Fireman’s Field has been a cornerstone of our community since the early 1920s. In September 1924, the Packer and Zabriskie families sold 5.18 acres to the Franklin Lakes Fire Department. Over time, the Fire Department transformed the land into a baseball and soccer field for the local children. Later we added a small 25′ x 30′ single-story garage to house our 1926 Seagrave Firetruck and our 1943 “GI”. 

However, our current building, which has been in use for over 60 years, is showing its age and unfortunately needs to be replaced

The current building needs to be replaced for a multitude of different reasons such as:

• . Age: The building is over 60 years old.
• . Original Design: It was initially built to accommodate just one truck.
• . Lack of Climate Control: Without climate control, mold has developed inside.
• . Structural Issues: Cracks and breaks in the walls are causing structural defects.
• . Fire Safety: The building lacks proper fire protection.
• . Roof Damage: The roof is beginning to rot in numerous places and needs replacement.

We are planning to replace it with a new aesthetically pleasing 3 bay garage. This upgrade will provide a climate-controlled space to protect our historic fire trucks and ensure they remain in top condition for years to come.

If you’d like to support this important project, please head over to our donation page. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!