Princeton Fire Department (New Jersey)

==Overview==
The Princeton Fire Department is a combination fire department. They employ around 6 career firefighters and around 60 volunteers protecting a population of 30,000 in an area of around 18 square miles. Princeton is home to Princeton University, an Ivy League school; the fourth-oldest university in the country - home to around 8.500 students, and spanning 600 acres in the center of town. 
== History==
The Princeton Hook & Ladder and Chemical Engine Company No. 1 was formed in 1788. The Princeton Engine Company No. 1 was formed in 1794 when they formed their own company. The Resolution Engine Company was formed in 1833 and later disbanded. The Mercer Engine Company was formed in 1847. They are a combination fire department.
===Former Stations===
Station 	Address 	In Service	Notes
61 - Engine Company No. 1 	13 Chestnut Street 	1949-? 	Building still stands - currently used to house Princeton Fire Police and OEM vehicles.
62 - Princeton Hook & Ladder Company	27 North Harrison Street	1957-? 	Building still stands - currently used to house Capital Health System "LIFE-12" MICU Unit.
63 - Mercer Engine Company No. 3 	16 Chambers Street 	1933-1992 	Building still stands - converted into a local store/shop/boutique.
==Apparatus Roster==
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
===Station 60 - 363 Witherspoon Street===
Built 1992 / Engine Company No. 1 / Princeton Hook & Ladder Company / Mercer Engine Company No. 3
:Engine 60 - 1996 Pierce Dash (1750/750/30F) (SN#E9810)
:Squirt 60 - 1999 Pierce Dash (2000/500/52' Snozzle)
:Ladder 60 - 2016 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/500/75' rear-mount) (SN#29581)
:Tower 60 - 2001 KME Excel 6x4 (2000/200/20/95' mid-mount platform)
:Rescue 60 - 2016 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/500) (SN#29580)
:Special Services 60 - 2007 Ford F-550 / KME walk-around
:Chief 60 - 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV
:Deputy 60 - 2019 Chevrolet Suburban
:Assistant 60 - 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV
:Fire Marshal 60 - 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
==Retired Apparatus ==
:1989 Pierce Lance pumper (1750/500) (Ex-Engine 60-1)
:1982 Mack CF pumper (1250/?) (Ex-Engine 632) (Donated to Managua, Nicaragua, August 2016)
:1979 Hahn pumper (1500/500)
: 1971 Mack CF / Baker (-/-/75' Aerialscope) (Sold to Metropolitan Fire Association, Inc.)
==External Links==
* Princeton Fire Department
* Princeton Fire Department Facebook page
* Princeton Fire Department Professional Firefighters Facebook page
==Station Map==
Category:Mercer County, New Jersey
Category:New Jersey departments operating KME apparatus
Category:New Jersey departments operating Pierce apparatus
Category:Former operators of Hahn apparatus
Category:Former operators of Mack apparatus