The Chief and Deputy Chief are elected from the membership every three years. They are responsible for command at fires and the administration of the department. The Fire Department answers between 250 and 300 calls for assistance each year. We operate with three pumpers, a heavy rescue truck and a 106' ladder truck. Members are trained at the county fire academy and also participate in regular training drills with their companies.
Fire prevention is an important function of the department.
The fire official and the fire inspectors conduct regular inspections in the Borough and every year firefighters visit the schools to teach children about fire safety. Remember to test your smoke detectors regularly. Every family should plan and practice fire drills in the home. The Metuchen Auxiliary Police, under the leadership of Captain Richard Dana, Jr., provides the Borough with a well-trained unit of volunteers who assist the Police Department in many ways. Their duties include traffic control, court duties, parade duties, patrol functions and assistance in various Borough functions such as the Country Fair and Christmas Parade.