Port Reading Fire Dept.

10/13/2026

Last week during Fire Prevention Week, members of the Port Reading Fire Dept. visited Port Reading School #9 to talk about fire prevention safety, demonstrate our equipment, along with offering the students a chance to spray the fire hose. Pictured below are members at the event. A special thank you to Miss Biancamano, "Miss B", for helping out and donning our gear for the students. Thank you to Principal DeRollo for allowing us the opportunity to visit.

10/13/2026

Last week during Fire Prevention Week, members of the Port Reading Fire Dept. visited Matthew Jago School #28 to give talks on fire prevention, demonstrate our equipment, along with offering tours of our engine. Pictured below are members at the event. A special thank you to Mrs. Agosta for being a good sport and donning our gear for the students. Thank you to Principal Perry for allowing us the opportunity to visit.

10/13/2026

As we are quickly approaching the colder months of the year, the members of IAFF Local 290 are honored once again to team up with the Operation Warm campaign to provide brand new coats to kids and families in need.

If you're interested in helping us with this campaign initiative, please reach out to Captain Ryan Horvath or scan the QR code on the bottom of the flyer for donation information.

We thank you in advance for your support!

New Jersey Firefighters PFANJ
International Association of Fire Fighters
Mayor John E. McCormac
Woodbridge Fire Department
Avenel Fire Department
Fords Fire Company
Port Reading Fire Dept.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow night is our annual Open House at the Port Reading Fire House starting at 6pm. Lots to do and see, meet your Port Reading Firefighters and enjoy a night of fun.

10/01/2026

This afternoon, the Port Reading Fire Department increased its manpower with the swearing in of its newest Firefighter.

Mayor John McCormac sworn in Raymond Kreusch, Jr. as the newest member of our Department.

RJ was a former volunteer member of the Port Reading Fire Co. #1 before accepting a position with the Keasbey Fire Department.

RJ proudly returns to Port Reading, where he will complete his in-house training and be assigned to Tour #4.

Looking on are Commissioners Santorelli and Cinelli along with Operations Manager Small.

Welcome back RJ, and may you have a safe career!

09/30/2026

09/20/2026

The annual Port Reading Fire Open House will be on Wednesday, October 7th starting at 6pm. Meet you Port Reading Firefighters, see demonstrations, giveaways and more. Join us at the station for a night of fun.

09/11/2026