Fire Department
The East Hanover Fire Department was founded in 1927, a successor to Hanover Neck Hook and Ladder. Presently, there are 35 active firemen. Several of them are considered auxiliary members; all of them are volunteers. the Fire Prevention Bureau is allied to the Department and does the inspections in town.
There are eight fire trucks: one aerial ladder, an engine truck equipped with a "snozzle," three pumpers, a command/rescue truck, a rescue pumper, and a utility truck. There are also three cars assigned to the fire prevention bureau.
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All of the men receive training at the Morris County Police and Fire Academy. They also hold drills and training sessions with in-house instructors.