Kingston and Monmouth Junction Fire Departments to
Host 100th Anniversary Events
The Kingston Volunteer Fire Company and Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department are celebrating their 100
th anniversaries in 2024. In recognition of the milestones, a motorcade around the township will be held on Saturday, July 27
th.
Dozens of emergency vehicles are anticipated to participate in the motorcade, which will start at 11:30 AM from Campus Drive off Route 1 south. The route will proceed southbound on Route 1, making a right onto Ridge Road, bearing right onto Heathcote Road, right onto Route 27, then right onto Promenade Blvd. The motorcade will cross over Route 1 onto Route 522, then go right on to Stouts Lane, left onto Ridge Road, right onto Route 522, left onto Kingston Lane, right onto Georges Road, right onto Culver Road, right onto Friendship Road, left onto Broadway Road, terminating in Rowland Park. The Fire Departments will be holding a private event at Rowland Park.
Residents are encouraged to come out and wave to the first responders as they participate in the motorcade, which will be held rain or shine.
Both Fire Departments will host public celebrations of their 100
th anniversaries during Fire Prevention Week in October. The Kingston Volunteer Fire Company will host an open house on Saturday, October 5
th from 12 Noon to 4 PM at their station at 8 Heathcote Road, Kingston. The Monmouth Junction Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Sunday, October 6
th from 1 PM to 4 PM at their station at 573 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Both open houses will feature fire safety displays, equipment demonstrations by firefighters, food and drinks, and lots more.
