Manalapan Township Fire Co. No. 1

Proudly serving the community since 1949

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About Us

Founded in 1949, Manalapan Township Fire Co. No. 1 is dedicated to providing exceptional fire protection and emergency services to the Manalapan community. Our team of highly trained volunteers is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our neighbors. With a proud history of service, we strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and dedication in all our efforts.

Our Misson

The purpose of this organization is for the protection of life, property, and the environment from fire and to render whatever aid is in our power to those in need.

The Manalapan Township Fire Company #1 has provided community-based fire service since 1949. We are a charitable community supported organization that provides the highest level of fire protection and rescue services for residents and businesses of the Township of Manalapan. We are a comprised of a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to providing professional, ethical, and the utmost care to those in need.

Our Vision

Excellence, Innovation, and collaboration in the fire service. We preserve life and property, promote public safety and fosters economic growth through a commitment to prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Who Are We?

Manalapan Township Fire Company #1 is an **all-volunteer organization**. We are staffed completely by volunteers and there are no paid members on our roster. Our organization is comprised of members that vary in age, occupation, and skill level.

What We Do?

Manalapan Township Fire Company #1 provides **around-the-clock fire protection and rescue services** to the residents and businesses of Manalapan Township. On occasion, the organization provides mutual aid to support surrounding towns, including but not limited to, Englishtown, Millstone, and Freehold Township.

History of Manalapan Township Fire Company No. 1

On September 13, 1949, the first fire company for Manalapan Township was established by a small group of 20 Manalapan residents. They formed this fire company for the purpose of protecting property and life from fire. The first Manalapan fire house was located on State Highway 33, which is known today as the Manalapan Township Community Center.

The founding members of this fire company are:

  1. Edward P. Orr
  2. A. Roy Fisher
  3. Tunis D. Smith
  4. Benjamin J. Hochberg
  5. Louis E. Cohen
  6. Fred Spevak, Jr.
  7. Michael Lamb
  8. Stanley M. Orr
  9. Lawrence Wagner
  10. Joseph Spevak
  11. Stanley Tvaroha
  12. Lester C. Hauck
  13. Joseph Woznek
  14. Emil Macho
  15. Adam Rucjdeschel
  16. Saul Donowitz
  17. Felix Schouderg
  18. Kenneth D. Axt
  19. Hans Krohn
  20. Charles Borodunovich

Today, the Manalapan Township Fire Company No. 1 is still in operation in our new firehouse, which is located at 5 Sweetmans Lane. Our fire company turned 75 years old on September 13, 2024, and to this day we are still **100% volunteer**.

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2025 Calls

TOTAL CALLS 2025: 223
TOTAL CALLS 2024: 535
TOTAL CALLS 2023: 509
TOTAL CALLS 2022: 473

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Past Presidents of Manalapan Township Fire Company No. 1

In Memoriam

We solemnly remember those members who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace.