Mahwah Fire Rescue Co #1

Wednesday evening at approximately 9pm, Mahwah Fire Department responded to Stephens Lane for a reported structure fire with smoke and fire showing from the attic. Rescue Engine 117 was first arriving, immediately stretching a handline to the second floor. Rescue 1 arrived next and performed a primary search. Crews removed portions of the ceiling and discovered active fire conditions in the attic which were quickly knocked down by 117’s handline. Co1 and Co3 Firefighters entered the attic and found the fire originating from the furnace and had spread to surrounding areas. Firefighters continued to extinguish flames and started to overhaul the fire area. In addition to the firefighters working inside of the home, additional firefighters from Engine 115 worked to set up a water supply for Engine 117. Tower 2 and Ladder 4 arrived simultaneously and began to set up for roof operations, if needed. Ramsey Tower 442 was staged […]

With the snow starting, we recommend clearing the snow and ice from around fire hydrants to help firefighters access them during an emergency.

Last evening marked a busy start to the weekend for the volunteer firefighters of Rescue Company 1. At around 8pm Friday, Engine 117, Rescue 1, along with Companies 2 & 4 responded to a residence for a reported burning odor. Upon investigation, firefighters traced the source to the fireplace, which was used earlier. On Saturday, we were dispatched to one of the township hotels for an activated fire alarm. Engine 117, Rescue 1, & Engine 115 responded. Later in the day, the third call brought Engine 117, Rescue 1, and Engine 320 to a residence for an odor investigation. Upon arrival, crews located the source as a malfunctioning clothes dryer. Co.1 firefighters secured the appliance before returning. Between calls, our members took time to prepare apparatus and equipment for the forecasted winter storm. With several inches of snow expected tomorrow followed by extreme cold temperatures throughout the week, we remind […]

Yesterday afternoon, Rescue 1, Rescue Engine 117, along with Fire Company 2 were dispatched to Route 17 for an MVA with entrapment involving multiple vehicles. While units were responding, dispatch advised that the trapped occupant had self-extricated. Upon arrival, Company 1 crews confirmed all patients were out of their vehicles before returning to quarters.

This past weekend was exceptionally busy for the volunteer firefighters of Company 1. Friday evening, we concluded our annual Santa Present Delivery fundraiser and on Saturday, after escorting Santa through the Cragmere section of town, Companies 1 and 3 represented Mahwah at the Orangeburg Holiday Parade. On top of these community events, our volunteers have responded to 7 emergency calls since Friday evening ranging from gas leaks and fire alarms to providing mutual aid coverage in Tallman NY. The busy stretch continued into early Monday morning when Engine 115 responded mutual aid into Ramsey for a working structure fire, followed by calls for gas leaks and CO Alarms in our township. Job well done by our dedicated members who balanced both emergency response and community service throughout the weekend.

Company 1 firefighters, Engine 115, and Sloatsburg, ladder 15-78, are currently standing by at Tallman Fire headquarters while they operate at a structure fire.