Originally, the staff was comprised of members of the Marshal Service and Borough Police. Today the Department has 16 members and 2 dispatchers. No. 1, was founded the same year of the Borough was incorporated, 1903. While the current 47 member organization is all volunteer, they receive the same training as professional firefighters. Due to the volunteer nature of the organization, the members have a vast diversity of personal skills and training which benefit those they serve.
Volunteers are welcome.
The First Aid Squad was founded in 1939 by six members. Until 1948 the ambulance was housed in the fire station, then with donated time and materials the members built their present building. There are currently 32 members that answer an average of 400 calls per year. Volunteers are always welcome. The Garwood Public Library celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 1993.