Readington Volunteer Fire Company

09/03/2026

Yesterday afternoon Chief Hoffman attended the Hunterdon County Commissioners meeting where they approved the funding for this years fire/ems grant. $500,000 allocated in this years budget to assist first responder agencies fund various projects.

RVFC received $15k that will be used to fund Paratech stabilization equipment.

Thank you to Hunterdon County Commissioners for their support of our responders.

https://wrnjradio.com/hunterdon-county-awards-500000-in-grants-to-local-fire-ems-organizations/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUFtcdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNvUJ-aoAjHoXnKsVzv-F_zYNdp7EWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6H41pMdtqbUw-tw-wg23JMomxt_NGlz4Omb12KqFjIJd_1a3Ig87Hvam8YmQ_aem_r0_jSa1Yojq82y7rmMG2tQ

HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — Hunterdon County commissioners have awarded $500,000 in grants to local fire and emergency medical services organizations to help cover the costs of equipment, safety gear and …

08/07/2026

For the last two days and two nights (now thanks to a cancelled flight) the RVFC truck committee has been at Pierce Mfg for a pre-construction meeting for the new Squad 32. In April 2023 Branchburg township approved the purchase of a replacement apparatus and our build spot is coming up.

During pre-construction the committee toured the factory to see the construction process and look at ideas from other trucks. Following the tour we met to plan out compartment, switch, lighting layouts, and finally go over graphics.

08/06/2026

🔒 Right where it belongs.

These Holmatro Tilt-N-Deploy mounts were built for Readington Volunteer Fire Company through our dealer, First Due Fabrication. 🚒👏

By keeping hydraulic rescue tools secure, organized, and easy to access, Tilt-N-Deploy helps crews maintain a clean apparatus compartment and quickly deploy the equipment they depend on most. ⚡🔧

Because confidence starts with knowing your tools are exactly where you need them.

A huge thank you to Readington Volunteer Fire Company and First Due Fabrication for trusting Poly-Tech America with this project! 🤝🔥

07/24/2026

Mark your calendars!!!

07/16/2026

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves…. 😂Thanks Raritan Township Fire Company

Over the next day or two, you may notice hazy skies or the smell of smoke throughout our area. This is due to smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires being carried into our region by the upper-level winds.

While the smoke may be noticeable at times, there is no cause for alarm. Depending on conditions, it may reduce visibility and temporarily impact air quality, especially for those with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory conditions.

If you're sensitive to smoke: • Limit prolonged outdoor activity if the air quality worsens. • Keep windows closed if smoke becomes heavy. • Monitor local air quality conditions before spending extended time outdoors.

The Raritan Township Fire Company will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if needed. As always, if you see active flames or a localized smoke column, don't assume it's related to the wildfire smoke—call 9-1-1 so it can be investigated.

07/09/2026

New Equipment Alert: Last evening the mounting was completed (for the most part) in house of our new state of the art Holmatro Extrication Tools purchased from ESI Equipment. With the pre-construction trip for our new truck on the horizon, last last year RVFC asked Township of Branchburg for a capital purchase to update our dated extrication equipment and they delivered! These battery powered extrication tools will be able to be placed into operation on scenes quicker and are designed to tackle the challenges of the modern day vehicle technologies with ease!

Equipment in placed into service include:
Holmatro Pentheon
PSP50 Spreader
PCU50 Cutter
PTR50 Ram
TRE04 and TRE05 Ram Extensions
CCU10 Mini Cutter
Cross Ram Support Set
Junkyard Dog Crash Bag
6 batteries, 3 chargers, and tool cables

The mounting was completed in house with Poly-Tech Amercia Tilt and deploy mounts provided by First Due Fabrication.

We would like to thank Branchburg Township for their continued support of our efforts and looking forwarded to seeing these tools on our new truck and in service for years to come!

06/06/2026

🚒 Readington Volunteer Fire Company – May 2026 Calls Report 🚒

May kept our volunteers busy, responding to 33 calls for service throughout Readington and Branchburg Townships and our surrounding communities.

📟 May Call Breakdown:
🔥 Fires (Structure, Appliance, Vehicle, Brush) – 5
🚑 Rescue & EMS Incidents – 0
⚠️ Hazardous Conditions (Gas Odors, Burning Odors, etc.) – 9
🚨 Alarm Activations – 19

📊 Total Calls for May: 33

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who answer the call day or night, rain or shine to help keep our community safe. Interested in serving your community? Stop by the station or send us a message to learn more about becoming a member.

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06/06/2026

Members of RVFC and Tender 32 joined forces with Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company and North Branch Volunteer Fire Company for the annual Stony Brook Schools wet down ceremony, celebrating the 5th-grade class's transition to their new school.

Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company
North Branch Volunteer Fire Company

05/26/2026

Yesterday RVFC members attended Memorial Day Parades in Readington and Neshanic. Some great shots were captured of us in the parades thank you for sharing (Bruce, Casey, and Nick). Remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country! 🇺🇸