Glassboro Fire department is to actively promote, deliver, and preserve a feeling of security, safety and a quality level of service to the citizens of our community.

To accomplish this, the department provides a full range of emergency service responses to such incidents as fires, hazardous materials, confined space rescue, vehicle extrication, and other emergencies as they arise. Additionally, the department provides a number of proactive programs in fire prevention, public education, and disaster preparedness.

The department responds to approximately 600 emergency requests for assistance annually. In addition, the Bureau of Fire Prevention performs fire safety inspections in the business community as well as the private sector. Members of the Glassboro Fire Department work hard to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week and throuought the year. They host an open house for the public, work with our school children to promote fire safety, and also host a yearly Christmas party for all the Borough children.

The department covers a response area of 9.2 square miles with a population of 20,000 residents, which swells to approx. 35,000 residents when Rowan University is in full service.

Service to the community is provided from one centrally located station, which is located at 27 East High Street. Equipment housed at this location include one 105’ Aerial Platform, one Rescue Vehicle, three Class “A” pumpers, one Quick Attack Vehicle, one Fire Investigation Unit, and one Command Vehicle.
In addition to the resources identified above, the department participates in a countywide mutual aid system, which increases the total amount of resources immediately available.

The Glassboro Fire Department is a combination career/volunteer department. The station is covered 24/7 by one on duty firefighter per eight-hour shift. Currently, personnel consists of three career employees, career municipal chief, seven part time employees, and 40 volunteer on call members.

In 1996, the Glassboro Fire Department proudly celebrated it's 100th anniversary. During the course of the last century, over 250 volunteers have served the community. The Glassboro Fire Department plays a vital role in our community and saves taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. We have a rich history of tradition and excellence.