FAQ

The Denville Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical care for the Township of Denville, responding to a wide range of emergencies including fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical calls and rescues.

Yes. The Denville Fire Department is an all-volunteer department made up of community members who donate their time to train and respond to emergencies. It is organized as a local volunteer agency with multiple stations serving the township.

The department operates three stations within Denville and has approximately 70 volunteer firefighters, along with support personnel.

For non‑emergency business, you can contact the department’s headquarters at 973‑627‑0762 during regular administrative hours. In all emergencies, you must call 911 instead of the station phone number.

Yes, the department may provide station tours, fire safety presentations, and community event appearances when staffing allows. Residents, schools, and community organizations can submit requests through the department’s contact form or by calling the non‑emergency number in advance.

Yes! Denville is always looking for new members to respond to emergencies and support operations. Stop by our information night any Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, apply with the new member form on our Join Us page, or call the non-emergency number.

Requirements include meeting a minimum age requirement of 18 for active interior firefighting and EMT, with junior members starting at 16 years of age, living or working within an acceptable distance of town, having a valid driver’s license, and passing background and medical evaluations.

No prior fire or EMS experience is required. New members receive the training they need after being accepted into the department. The department generally provides all required training at no cost to the volunteer, such as Firefighter I, EMT, and other certifications depending on the role.

Expect one weekly maintenance night and one monthly training night, plus time responding to calls, which varies with call volume and your availability. An officer can walk you through how training, meetings and duty schedules work in Denville.

Start by applying with our new member form on the Join Us page, calling the non-emergency number, or stopping by the Main Street Firehouse any Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. From there, you'll complete an application, meet membership and township requirements and, once approved, begin your training.

Yes. The department offers a junior firefighter and EMS program that lets local youth learn about the fire service, take part in supervised training and prepare for full membership. Junior members must meet age, school performance and parental consent requirements set by the department and township, and their activities are limited and closely supervised to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.