Mendham Fire Department proudly protects 5,000 people living in an area of six square miles. We operate out of one station that protects a primarily residential area. Our department is a municipal department whose members are on a volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 5/9. We respond to an average of 150 calls each year.
Our Station ID# is 14180 – Station 18 – Morris County, N.J.
The Mendham Fire Department is made up of the Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder Co.—formed in 1905, the Mendham Hose Company—formed in 1913 and the Mendham First Aid Rescue Squad—formed in 1940. We are a total volunteer organization.
The Fire Department has an active Junior Fire Fighters program to help build interest in fire fighting. Young adults ages 16 – 18 are encouraged to join both the fire department and the Rescue Squad through a high school program.
The Fire Department is also supported by the Mendham Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.
We want to thank the community for it’s support of our fund drives, and would encourage them to join our department because there is no better feeling than neighbors helping neighbors.
Our Mission
It is the intent and goal of the Mendham Fire Department to provide the safest Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Assistance and Education to its members, residents and the general public at no charge.
The manner in which we will provide these services shall be systematically approached and in accordance with standard practices and procedures of the Mendham Fire Department.
Above all, it is the intent of the Mendham Borough Fire Department to provide the safest and quickest out come of any Emergency or Non-emergency Incident that is confronted by our members.
We want to thank the community for it’s support of our fund drives, and would encourage them to join our department because there is no better feeling than neighbors helping neighbors.
About the Borough of Mendham
The Borough of Mendham is a small community in northern New Jersey, located on Route 24, midway between the towns of Chester and Morristown. It is the home of about 5000 residents as well as the Black Horse Inn, a local restaurant that dates back to 1742.
For more about our department, please read our history.
For more information about the Borough of Mendham, please visit mendhamnj.org.