Rahway Fire Department

== Overview==
The Rahway Fire Department is a career fire department that employs around 51 firefighters who protect a population of approximately 30,000 residents in an area of about 4 square miles out of 2 firehouses.
==History==
Washington Engine Company No. 1 was established in 1815, Franklin Engine Company No. 2 was organized in 1823, Eagle Engine Company No. 3 was organized in 1835, Independence Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was formed in 1850, Vulcan Engine Company No. 4 was formed in 1858, Liberty Engine Company No. 5 was formed in 1875, Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company was formed in 1875, Washington Hook & Ladder Company, Washington Chemical Engine Company and Lincoln Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 were the last to organize. A paid department was established in 1923.
===Former Stations===
Station 	Address 	In Service	Notes
Eagle Engine Company No. 3 	59 West Main Street 	?-1977 	Building still stands
Franklin Engine Company No. 2 	511 Seminary Avenue 	1868-1977 	Building still stands
Washington Engine Company No. 1	West Milton Avenue and Augusta Street	?-1977 	Building demolished
==Apparatus Roster ==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Fire Department Headquarters - 1300 Main Street===
Built 1977
:Engine 1 - 2022 Spartan ER Metro Star (1500/750)
:Engine 3 - 2013 Spartan ERV Metro Star (1500/750/30F) (SN#213025)
: Spare Engine 5 - 2001 Spartan / Saulsbury (1500/500)
: Spare Engine 6 - 1997 HME / Marion (1500/750) (Ex-Engine 1)
:Truck 10 - 2005 E-One Cyclone II (2000/300/95' rear-mount platform)
:Rescue 1 - 2019 Ford F-550 / 2021 Rescue 1 (SN#R328)
:Hi-Water/Flood Rescue 2- 1984/1994 AM General M939 6x6 / Eastern Surplus
:Rescue Boat - Zodiac Milpro w/motor & Load Rite trailer
:Flood Rescue - Argo 8 wheeled amphibious vehicle
:Incident Command - 2015 Ford Expedition
:Special Services (Utility) - 201? Ford F-250
:Special Services (Utility) - 199? GMC Sierra 2500
:1994 International 4900 / Rescue 1 (Ex-Rescue 1)
===Fire Station 2 - 619 Maple Avenue===
Built 1956
:Engine 4 - 2018 Spartan ERV Metro Star (1500/750/30F) (SN#217188)
==On Order==
:Spartan ER / LTC (1500/500/110' rear-mount ladder) (Ordered January, 2022)
==Retired Apparatus==
:1998 Ford Expedition (Ex-Incident Command)
:1995 E-One pumper (1250/500) (Ex-Engine 7)
:198? GMC / E-One mini-pumper
:1976 American LaFrance pumper (Ex-Engine 4)
:1969 American LaFrance pumper (Ex-Engine 5)
:1954 American LaFrance pumper
==External Links==
*Rahway Fire Department
==Station Map==
Category:Union County, New Jersey
Category:New Jersey departments operating E-One apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Marion apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Rescue 1 apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Saulsbury apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Spartan ER / Crimson apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Zodiac boats
Category:Former operators of American LaFrance apparatus