Protecting Lawnside since 1912

The Official Home of the Lawnside Fire CompanyOriginally organized in 1912 and incorporated in 1914, the Lawnside Fire Company is historically one of the oldest all African American fire companies in the United States. The Lawnside Fire Company is completely 100% volunteer.The Lawnside Fire Company currently operates out of the Lawnside Borough Hall at 4 Douglas Ave STE 3, Lawnside, NJ 08045

Lawnside Fire Department Centennial Celebration - Sept. 26 - 27, 2026
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The Lawnside Fire Company is a non-profit and runs on donations and volunteers. If you would like to help the Lawnside Fire Company, donate today! Thank you for your support!


Help the community and those in their time of need
Receive free professional training (fire, EMS, rescue, HAZMAT, water rescue, ect.)
Working with great people and leaders
Develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, and confidence
Be apart of something bigger and give back to the community
Live within 1 mile of service area
Must be 18 years or older
Firefighters will be fully trained in firefighting and rescue skills to respond to emergencies. All training is provided. The training is about 6 months long.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
EMS
Fire & Rescue
Receive your Firefighter 1 (FF1) certification



