Fire Department 7 Springfield Avenue 908.709.7360 non-emergency firehouse@cranfordnj.org Leonard R. Dolan III Chief Captains Wesley Ditzel Jr. H. William Merwede Heldge Nordtveit John Talbot

The Fire Department is comprised of paid and volunteer (on-call firefighters) who handle weather and other emergencies, in addition to fighting fires. The department has 18 state certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to provide medical treatment when an ambulance is not available. Personnel also do building and hydrant inspections, work with schools to teach students the ABC's of fire safety and instruct senior citizens about kitchen safety.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Where can I find the requirements for a Certificate of Continued Occupancy and how do I apply?
A. Click here to go to to the Certificate of Continued Occupany (CCO) application. The requirements are detailed in the application. The fee for the inspection and certification is $70.

Q. Where can I find information regarding the Township's Recreational Fire Ordinance?
A. Click here.

Q. How can I obtain a fire report?
A. Incident reports are provided free of charge. You may request a copy of an incident report by calling Fire Headquarters at (908) 709-7360. You may also send written correspondence detailing the request to:

Cranford Fire Department
7 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016

Q. How do I submit a complaint about fire code or permit violations?
A. To report fire code or permit violations please call Fire Headquarters at (908) 709-7360. You should also call Headquarters with any questions regarding possible violations or concerns.

Q. Where should I install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in my home?
A. Cick here to view requirements for placement of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as well as guidance on installation of sump pumps.

Q.Where can I find information regarding employment with the Cranford Fire Department?
A. The Cranford Fire Department accepts applications for volunteer firefighter positions with the Call Department and part-time EMT positions. You may pick up an employment application at Fire Headquarters. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis.