Holmdel Fire Department Acquires New Fire Truck In 2021

HOLMDEL, NJ – A brand new fire truck has been added to Holmdel Township’s fleet of safety and rescue vehicles, officials announced Monday.

Engine 77 is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer truck that was acquired by Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company No. 2 last week. The pumper truck has a 750-gallon tank capable of pumping 2,000 gallons of water per minute and can seat up to six firefighters.

“The Holmdel fire department is extremely pleased to take delivery of this new fire truck,” said Fire Chief Eric Hernando in a statement. “The truck is state of the art, and it was custom designed to address the specific fire protection needs in Holmdel. It will give our members the ability to safely and effectively do our jobs for years to come.”

With the addition of the pumper truck, the fire department’s fleet currently has three Class A pumper trucks and one ladder truck.

Committeeman Prakash Santhana, who serves as the Holmdel Township Committee’s liaison to public safety, stressed the importance of fire safety and prevention:

“Fire safety and preparedness has been one of my top priorities while serving on Township Committee. In addition to our fire prevention and education efforts, we are making sure our fire department has the tools they need to protect our homes and businesses.”

The Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company No. 2 is an all-volunteer, non-profit fire company that provides fire protection and rescue services to Holmdel Township and the surrounding communities. They currently have 51 members, including 41 certified firefighters.

“Holmdel Fire and Rescue volunteers sacrifice their time and talents in service to their neighbors,” said Mayor Greg Buontempo in a statement. “We are proud to support our first responders with the equipment and technology needed to keep our residents safe.”

Anyone interested in volunteering with the fire department should contact info@hfrc2.org.

You can view Fire Chief Eric Hernando’s video statement to Holmdel residents below: