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 Welcome to the Sparta Township Fire Department, protecting the citizens of Sparta, NJ since 1923.
The Township of Sparta, population 19,000, is located in Sussex County in the northwestern part of New Jersey and lies approximately 45 miles from New York City. The township spans an area of approximately 39 square miles, comprising of farmland, residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
The Sparta Fire Deparment provides fire protection and heavy rescue services with a dedicated, all volunteer force responding from three fire stations.
We are looking for members to join our family. Be part of the community and know that you make a difference in peoples lives. Click the Recruitment link above for more information.
Know What To Do
What to do before an emergency is just as important as what you do during an emergency. Prepare yourself and your children by posting emergency telephone numbers for your area on each phone. Make sure your house numbers are clearly visible from the road and that your children know what their address is. At night time, turn on all outside lights to help emergency service crews find your location. When speaking to a dispatcher, remember to remain on the line, speak clearly, and stay calm. Always stay on the line until the dispatcher sys it is okay to hang up.
Kids need to know what to do in an emergency too. Teach your kids when to dial 911... your child could save your life as well as their own.
Sparta Township Emergency Number for Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies : 911
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Community Alerting System - Phone Registration |
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The Sussex County Office of Emergency Management has
put into service a Community Alerting System (also known as Outbound 911)
that may be used to notify residents of Sussex County in the event of
an emergency. While all traditional 'land line' telephone numbers for Sussex County residents are already included in the system's database, cellular and non-traditional home phone services (VoIP, etc.) may not be included. For more information on this service or to register non-traditional telephone numbers with the system, please visit the Sussex County Sheriff's Community Alerting System website at http://www.sussexcountysheriff.com/Community%20Alerting.htm.
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 On June 15, 2009 at around 6 o'clock in the evening, the Sparta Township Fire Department responded to a confirmed structure fire at the Sparta Ambulance Service Headquarters on Sparta Avenue. The first units to arrive observed fire showing from the garage area. A quick knockdown resulted in damage being mostly contained to the garage area. There were no injuries reported. Two of the three Squad's ambulances were destroyed in the fire. Mutual aid assistance was received from the Ogdensburg, Jefferson Township, and Andover Fire Departments as well as Ogdensburg and Hardyson EMS. Pictures from the blaze can be found in our Photos section here . |
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Drill at Hamlet at Towne Centre |
 On Monday evening, March 9, 2009, the Sparta Volunteer Fire Department conducted practice and planning activity at the Hamlet at Towne Centre, 16 Main St. in partnership with the building’s management. The drill simulated a car fire in the back corner of the below-building covered parking structure. Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and quickly deployed an “attack line”- a fire hose and crew to immediately attack and control the fire, while other crews secured a water source by connecting to the on-site fire hydrant and connected back-up lines to feed water through the buildings sprinkler and fire control standpipe system.
Following the drill, fire department personnel toured the interior of the building to become familiar with the layout. Drills and exercises such as this allow the Fire Department members to become familiar with new facilities in the town and to develop procedures to follow in the event of an emergency at the site. These pre-planning activities allow the Fire Department to determine the best access routes to various portions of the building, the best means of evacuating the occupants, and the means by which water can be delivered to potential fires in various locations within the building. They also allow the fire department to become familiar with the floor plan without dealing with the added difficulties of a smoke filled building.
The Hamlet at Towne Centre is the first of its kind in the community. It offers a living complex for persons over 55 years of age. It includes floor plans ranging from one-bedroom 1,120 sq. ft. units through three-bedroom 3,420 sq. ft. units. The facility includes an interior courtyard, multiple elevators, protected parking, and other amenities.
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Engine 7 Photo now online |
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A photo of Engine 7, the latest addition to the Sparta Fire Department fleet, is now available in our photos section under 'Active Apparatus'. Engine 7 is a 2007 E-One Cyclone pumper with a Hale 1500 gallons per minute (GPM) pump and a 1000 gallon onboard water tank. In addition, this engine is equipped with the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) along with two 30 gallon foam tanks.
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The Sparta Fire Department Indepdence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2008 commencing at 10:00 AM. The Parade will start along East Shore Trail and continue onto Mohawk Avenue and end at the Mohawk Avenue School. Refreshments will be served so come down and join the fun!
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Your Fire Safety Tip from the National Fire Protection Association |
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Have propane gas equipment inspected periodically by a professional for possible leaks or malfunctioning parts. |
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