Whippany Fire Department

06/03/2026

Quick question for our followers: How heavy do you think a fire hose gets once you fill it with water? (Hint: Way heavier than it looks!) 🚒😅

That’s why our crew was out last night drilling hard on the basics of hose advancement. We were practicing with the Wichita Firehouse Pack—a highly regarded, flat-loaded hose bundle designed for lightning-fast deployment.

Getting the hose laid out perfectly before it charges is an art form, and our younger guys knocked it out of the park.

05/24/2026

What does "community" truly look like? For the Whippany Fire Department, it looks like this.

Over the past few days, you may have seen our own Tom Braviak quietly working in the cemetery. He takes it upon himself to clean and restore the funeral plaques of some of our deceased members, ensuring their final resting places are cared for with dignity.

This morning, the torch was passed to the next generation. Our current members, alongside their children, were out placing American flags throughout the grounds, honoring every veteran resting there.

This is the spirit of the fire service. We watch out for one another—past and present. We pass these values of respect and service on to our kids. And we honor those who served our country.

As we go into Memorial Day weekend and look forward to the parade on Monday, let us all pause to remember the men and women who gave their ultimate life and sacrifice to help one another and serve our nation. That is an amazing and touching legacy, and that is what the fire service is about.

Please join us on Monday for the Memorial Day Parade as we collectively remember and honor our heroes.

05/10/2026

🚒 COMMUNITY OUTREACH: We are sharing this vital information as part of a collective effort with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and local Law Enforcement.

Human trafficking can affect anyone, but knowledge is power. Everyone in our community can play a role in prevention by staying informed and knowing what to look for.

Please keep an eye out for these RED FLAGS:

R – Reluctant to speak

E – Exhausted

D – Dominated or controlled

F – Fearful

L – Long work hours

A – Alienated from family and friends

G – Gifts from older partner

S – Signs of abuse

📞 How to Help or Report:
If you see something that doesn't seem right, please reach out. You can report human trafficking to the 24-hour National Hotline:

CALL: (888) 373-7888

TEXT: "HELP" or "INFO" to BE FREE (233733)

NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking: safernj.org | (201) 903-2111

Please share this post and the attached flyer to help spread awareness throughout our community.

05/05/2026

Better Together! 🤝🚒 & 🚓

Change of plans for Sunday, May 17th! We’ve realized our friends over at the Hanover Township PBA Local 128 are hosting their "Cars, Coffee, and Cops" event on the same morning.

In the spirit of community and supporting our brothers and sisters in blue, we have decided to cancel our Hot Rods & Hoses show for this year. We don't want to divide the crowd when there is such a great cause to support right up the road!

We’re encouraging everyone to head over to the Hanover Marriott instead. All proceeds from their event go toward buying gifts for sick children at Goryeb Children’s Hospital—a cause we can all get behind!

Where: Hanover Marriott (1401 Route 10 E, Whippany)

When: Sunday, May 17th @ 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Entry: $20 (All for the kids! 🧸)

Let’s show them some Whippany love. See you there! ☕🏎️

04/28/2026

⛳ Register Now: 37th Annual Whippany Fire Golf Classic July 15th — Plus Hot Rods & Hoses May 17th! - https://mailchi.mp/2580851ff218/register-now-37th-annual-whippany-fire-golf-classic-july-15th-plus-hot-rods-hoses-may-17th

04/25/2026

Community Awareness Event: Human Trafficking Awareness

The Whippany Fire Department encourages our neighbors to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event hosted by Hanover Township and The Mayors Wellness Campaign.

Understanding the warning signs and knowing how to report suspicious activity is vital to keeping our community safe. Please join us for this important discussion featuring special guest speaker, Gina Cavallo.

When: Wednesday, May 6th

Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:15 pm)

Where: Hanover Township Municipal Building (1000 Rt 10, Whippany)

Details: Learn to recognize, prevent, and protect yourself and others.

Note: Seating is limited. You can register via the link or QR code in the flyer below. Food will be generously provided by Chimney Rock Inn.

Let’s work together to stay informed and vigilant.

02/02/2026

🩸 Be the Reason for Someone’s Tomorrow

Join the Whippany Fire Department on Monday, Feb 2nd, for the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive.

Blood donations gave Gary and his family the precious gift of extra time. Let’s come together to pay it forward and give that same hope to others.

🗓 Monday, Feb 2, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Whippany Fire Dept (10 Troy Hills Rd)

🪙 Donor Gift: All donors receive the Gary Letizia Memorial Donor Coin.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments help us plan! 👉 Book now:

Be the reason for someone's tomorrow. Donate blood at the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive.

01/26/2026

We’ve already battled two fires last week. Please don’t let a buried hydrant slow us down during the next one.

Here's a quick post as to why clearing a 3ft circle around your hydrant is critical (especially with a frigid week ahead of us that is going to turn these snow mounds into hard ice: 👉

Winter Storm Fern | Why 3 Feet of Snow Can Cost Us Minutes We Don’t Have Jan 25, 2026 | Events, Fire, News As Winter Storm Fern buries Whippany in over a foot of snow, our town looks beautiful—but for firefighters, that snow represents a serious ticking clock. It has been an incredibly busy few ...