About the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company
Incorporated in 1921, located in Mercer County New Jersey, the West Windsor
Fire Co. provides fire protection for West Windsor Township as well as
surrounding townships through various mutual aid agreements. We respond to
fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and many other
emergencies that occur within the community. We are a combination department
made up of about 35 active volunteers and we have 2 career firefighters that
help staff the station during the week. They are employees of that are cross trained as firefighters, EMT's, haz-mat
technicians, and fire inspectors.
While the bulk of the equipment and vehicles utilized by the fire company
are owned by the township, the building and property located at 153 South Mill
Rd. are owned and maintained solely by the West Windsor Fire Company. We also
furnish any additional equipment not provided by the township as well as pay
for training and other necessities. This is a rather expensive operation to
maintain, and could never function without the donations and support from the
community.
As stated above, our primary membership is made up of volunteers. The
majority are firefighters, however we have many associate members and life
members that play a vital role in administrative and support positions within
the fire company. While our members do not receive any compensation for their
work, they do receive free training and can participate in the LOSAP (Length of
Service Awards Program) volunteer pension program. Without our dedicated
volunteers, the company would cease to exist, and the taxpayers would be faced
with an expensive burden to replace our free services.
How Can You Help Us?
Donations of any amount are always welcomed. Remember while we are free of
charge, we are not free of expenses. Donations can be sent to this address:
West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1
153 South Mill Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Volunteer! New members are always needed. Help your community and have fun at
the same time. General requirements are to live or work within the township,
be at least 18 years of age (16 for junior members). to email us
for more information.
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