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
Tom Loreto
Chief of Department – 130
Ed Garza
First Assistant Chief – 140
Drew DeGroat
Second Assistant Chief – 150
Fire & Rescue Co #1 Officers
James Warnet
Battalion 1 Chief
Richard Burton
Fire Captain – 171
Kevin Connell
Fire Lieutenant – 161
Christopher Hill
Fire Lieutenant – 151
Christopher Stricker
Rescue Captain – 190
Matthew Baez
Rescue Lieutenant – 191
James Finneran
Dive Coordinator – 192
Recent Posts
Dine & Donate for Mahwah Fire Company #1
Join us for a great night out while supporting our local volunteer firefighters! Mahwah Bar And Grill (2 Island Road)Thursday, March 26, 20265:00 PM – 10:00 PM 10% of all food sales will be donated to Mahwah Fire Co. #1 You can dine in or take out, so it’s an easy way to support the fire company while enjoying a great meal with family and friends. We’ll also have fire prevention giveaways for the kids, so bring the whole family!
Bus Accident
Wednesday morning, Fire Company 1, EMS, and Police responded to Ramapo Valley Road and Franklin Turnpike for a reported bus accident with entrapment involving the bridge overpass. Upon arrival, crews discovered the bus had struck the bridge with only the driver on board. While there was no technical entrapment, the driver required assistance exiting the damaged vehicle. Company 1 firefighters assisted the driver safely out of the bus and brought them over to Mahwah EMS who evaluated them and brought them to an area hospital for treatment.
Sloatsburg Recycling Fire
Yesterday afternoon, Fire Companies 1 for an Engine and 2 for FAST Team were requested as mutual aid into Sloatsburg, NY for a working fire at a commercial recycling facility. Upon arrival of first due units, firefighters encountered heavy fire inside the transfer station building with additional fire involving heavy equipment located within the structure. Rescue Engine 117’s crew was ordered to establish a water supply, deploying approximately 1,000 feet of 5-inch supply line from the nearest hydrant to the scene. Engine 117 then supplied Suffern FD’s Tiller, 19-99, with water for master stream operations. After securing the water supply, 117’s crew transitioned to fire attack operations with Sloatsburg and Suffern firefighters, coordinating with heavy equipment operators who excavated the burning material, allowing firefighters to access the deep-seated fire. After operating for approximately 3 hours, a second crew from Company 1 responded to assist 117’s crew with breaking down and […]
New Rescue Truck Update
We are pleased to share an update on Rescue Company 1’s new Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Rescue, which is currently in the final stages of production at Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin. Recent progress includes completion of the body construction, installation of the body onto the chassis, and final assembly. The apparatus is now undergoing electrical systems integration, striping and lettering, and final quality control inspections. Within the next month, our apparatus committee will travel to the factory to conduct a final inspection to ensure the vehicle is built to specifications. We look forward to sharing additional updates as this project nears completion. The new heavy rescue will significantly enhance and modernize our technical rescue capabilities and ensure Company 1 can continue providing exceptional service to Mahwah Township and our mutual aid partners.
Probie Drill
This week, Company 1’s probationary firefighters conducted training on power tool operations, focusing on grinders and our portable bandsaw. These tools are essential for various rescue and forcible entry operations, and early proficiency ensures our newer members are prepared to assist on the fireground. We would like to thank our experienced members who took the time to mentor and train our probationary firefighters during these evolutions. Passing on knowledge in the fire service is a huge component to being successful on the fireground.
Marine 1 To Tallman
Shortly before 6am this morning, Marine 1 was requested as mutual aid to Tallman NY to assist with ventilation operations at a warehouse following a fire. Upon arrival, Marine 1’s crew used the airboat’s large propellers to conduct positive pressure ventilation, clearing the heavy smoke condition from the building. This allowed interior crews to safely conduct overhaul operations inside the building. Marine 1 operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the Township.Job well done by Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments on their quick knockdown of this incident.