Welcome to the OFFICIAL website of the Rutherford, NJ Volunteer Fire Department!

Most recent run:  414 Montross Avenue (Lincoln School) - Smoking light ballast.    Runs as of May 8, 2008:  210

    The Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department was organized in May of 1875.  We protect over 18,000 residents within an area of 2.4 square miles.  The Rutherford Fire Department consists of five fire companies and operate out of three firehouses strategically located throughout the Borough.  Truck Co #1 and Engine Co. #4 respond out of the Ames Avenue Firehouse.  Engine Co. #2 responds from the Mortimer Avenue Firehouse.  Engine Co. #3 and Rescue Co. #5 respond out of the West End Firehouse on Union Avenue at the corner of Wells Place.

    Borough Ordinance allows a total of 85 members to join the fire department (17 per company).  Currently, the strength of the Rutherford Fire Department is 75 members.

    Annually, the Rutherford Fire Department answers over 720 alarms.  With more CO detectors and fire alarm systems being installed, the number of alarms continue to rise.  Included in the runs are mutual aid calls to neighboring towns.  The Rutherford Fire Department is a member of the South Bergen Zone 1 Mutual Aid Association.

    The Rutherford Fire Department is dispatched on 154.1600 MHz (Repeatered) with a PL Tone of 167.9.  Our Fireground Operations are either on the same frequency (off repeater) or on 154.2800 MHz, with a PL Tone of 156.7. 

Rutherford Fire Department wil be conducting their first handout for the fund drive the weekend of May 9 - 11.  See department news for details.   Gamewell page updated with some interesting history about the fire boxes.  Its worth a look.  Click on the Fire Boxes button below.Gamewell Fire Alarm System continues to serve its purpose as Box 123 is pulled for a fire at  Pierrepont School.  Check Recent Incidents for details.