Welcome to the Web Home of Mahwah Fire Rescue Co #1 – Mahwah, NJ
Residing at 100 Miller Rd., Mahwah, NJ, Co No. 1 has proudly served the residents of Mahwah NJ with professionalism, dedication and above all, a domineering volunteer spirit since 1914.
Today, Co No. 1, has 6 pieces of emergency apparatus and the members of Company No. 1 specialize in the area of technical rescue which includes calls such as building and trench collapse, elevator rescues, motor vehicle accidents, and confined space emergencies. Co No. 1 allows provides water rescue capabilities in the form of our Swift Water and Dive Rescue teams. Co No. 1’s Dive Rescue team is a leading dive team in northern NJ and is a member of the NJ Regional SCUBA Task Force.
We currently house two class A pumpers, two heavy rescue trucks, a rescue support pickup, collapse and confined space trailers and three boats, to include the only fanboat in the tri-state area.
Mahwah Fire Department Chiefs – 2025
Cord Meyer
Chief of Department – 130
Christopher Rupert
First Assistant Chief – 140
Thomas Loreto
Second Assistant Chief – 150
Fire & Rescue Co #1 Officers
Steven Ruit
Battalion 1 Chief
James Warnet
Fire Captain – 171
Richard Burton
Fire Lieutenant – 161
Kevin Connell
Fire Lieutenant – 151
George Polster
Rescue Captain – 190
James Finneran
Rescue Lieutenant – 191
Timothy Andro
Dive Coordinator – 192
Recent Posts
287 Truck Fire
Earlier this morning, Co.1 was requested for an Engine and manpower to back up fire companies 2 and 4 for a working tractor trailer fire on Route 287 Northbound. Rescue Engine 117 responded with a full crew and assisted with water supply, extinguishment, and overhaul. Units operated for just over an hour before returning to quarters.
Allendale Fire
Shortly before 10pm last evening, Fire Company 1 was dispatched as mutual aid to Allendale for a house fire. Initially requested to stand-by at Allendale’s firehouse, Engine 115 was redirected to the scene while enroute. Upon our arrival, Firefighters from Allendale and the surrounding mutual aid were searching for the fire which was deeply seated in the walls and attic space. Engine 115’s crew was immediately ordered into the building to assist in getting access to the seat of the fire. Working as a team, interior crews from several towns opened up walls and ceilings to expose and then knock down the fire. After the initial knock down extensive overhaul was completed and any remaining hot spots were extinguished. Co.1 operated on scene for around 2 hours before being released. Job well done to the Allendale FD & the mutual aid scene.
Brush Fire
At around 6pm this evening, Fire Companies 1 and 3 responded to the area of Masonicus Road and Airmont Avenue for a reported brush fire. After arriving on scene, Engine 115 found that an area approximately 20 feet by 20 feet was burning. 115’s crew immediately stretched a hand line and began to extinguish the fire. Rescue Engine 117, RS-1, and Engine 320 arrived to assist with manpower, extinguishment, and overhaul of the area. Also on scene was Mahwah Police who assisted with traffic control. Crews returned to quarters after operating for about 45 minutes.
Fire Alarm
Yesterday evening, Fire Co.1 responded to a local business for an activated fire alarm. Upon arrival, 1st due Rescue Engine 117 gained access to the business to investigate the source of the alarm. Additional crews from Rescue 1 and RS-1 arrived to assist 117. While conducting a thorough search, crews located the source of the alarm activation to be a malfunctioning rooftop HVAC unit. Firefighters secured utilities to the affected unit and verified no signs of fire or smoke. All units operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to quarters.
Congratulations Juliette Bosco
Company 1 would like to congratulate one of our own. Today, FF Juliette Bosco graduated from the FDNY EMS academy. After 18 weeks of hard work Juliette also had the honor of being class valedictorian. Good luck and stay safe on your new career!
Drill Night: Airbags
For this Wednesday’s (02/19) drill, the members of Rescue Co.1 drilled with our Airbags. After reviewing lift points, proper cribbing & setting up the system, various evolutions were performed using a simulated victim pinned under a vehicle. These tools are just one of many ways we can safely lift heavy objects. As the Townships Rescue Company, we constantly train with our technical rescue equipment to keep ourselves sharp for these challenging incidents where seconds count!