On Saturday Evening, the GTFD was dispatched to a tree on fire in a local cemetery. Upon arrival, Asst. Chief Olivier reported a large tree down that had active fire in the trunk. Engine #2 arrived shortly after dispatch and extinguished the blaze! … [Read more...]
GTFD Responds to Chimney Fire
On Tuesday Evening January 12th, the GTFD Responded to a chimney fire. Chief Rose contacted the Sussex County Dispatch Center reporting an active chimney fire with visible flames and embers coming from the flu pipe. Chief Rose requested 95 fire an a ladder truck from … [Read more...]
Holiday Season Festivities
As the holiday season approaches we wanted to take the time to provide some updates on upcoming events within the GTFD. Annual Santa Breakfast - Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic and the restrictions for indoor gatherings, we have made the difficult decision to … [Read more...]
Battery Safety
Please watch this very important video which shows the hidden dangers within all of our homes. Stay Safe! … [Read more...]
Welcome Home to the New Engine 2
On Thursday night, the members of the Green Township Fire Department, as well as the council members from both Green township and Frelinghuysen township came out to welcome the arrival of the new Pierce Enforcer Engine 2. The arrival completes the 20 month process by the Green … [Read more...]
Annual Chicken BBQ
After much discussion and planning, the members of the Green Township Fire Department have decided for the safety of the members of our community to cancel this year’s Chicken Barbecue. Our members felt that given the current situation with COVID-19 and the different challenges … [Read more...]
Fire 1 Graduation
Recently GTFD Member Tommy Giordano graduated from the Sussex County Fire Academy Firefighter One Program. This intensive 160 hour program trains our firefighters in the latest methods of firefighting to keep them safe while operating. We would like to congratulate Tommy on … [Read more...]
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Reminder to all of the residents of Green Township: The fire department will be escorting Santa on Saturday, December 21st through the streets of Green Township and Frelinghuysen Township. The escort will begin at 9 AM, so look and listen for the firetrucks! … [Read more...]
2019 Election of Officers
Congratulations and Good Luck to the 2020 Officers of the Green Township Fire Department Chief - Mike Rose Assistant Chief - Bob Olivier Captain - Randy Gould Lieutenant - Jeremy Willis President - Rich Porzilli Treasurer - Robert Schieble Secretary - Tommy … [Read more...]
Breakfast with Santa & Toy Drive
The annual GTFD Breakfast with Santa will take place on Sunday, December 15th from 8am-12pm at the firehouse. This year, we will be participating in a toy drive for Seasons of Hope to help bring toys to those in need this holiday season. Please help this very worthy cause and … [Read more...]
GTFD Assists at Blairstown Fire
On November 5th @ approximately 8pm the GTFD was dispatched to assist our neighbors in Blairstown while they were working at a structure fire in their town. The crew from 95-62 setup a draft site on Hope Road and served as the primary water supply until approximately … [Read more...]
GTFD Responds to Car Fire in Byram
At approximately 3pm on 10/15, the GTFD was dispatched to assist Byram at the scene of a working car fire on Whitehall Hill Road. Chief 95-1 responded and reported a well involved pickup truck on fire approximately 50 feet from the home. Byram and GTFD units arrived on scene … [Read more...]
