Earlier this morning, Rescue Company 1, Fire Company 3, along with Mahwah EMS and Police, responded to Armour Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with fire and entrapment. Upon arrival, Rescue Engine 117 and Rescue 1 discovered a vehicle resting on its side with heavy smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver had self-extricated prior to arrival. Upon investigation, crews determined the smoke was the result of fluids spilling on the hot motor from the crash impact and overturning rather than an active fire. Company 1 firefighters stabilized the vehicle and secured the ignition while awaiting the arrival of the tow company for vehicle removal. The driver was evaluated on scene and transported by Mahwah EMS to an area hospital for treatment. All units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning to quarters.

Friday morning, Rescue Company 1, Fire Companies 2, 4, along with Mahwah EMS, and Police, responded to Route 202 for a Motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Upon arrival of first due units, firefighters discovered a vehicle had left the roadway and traveled down an embankment, rolling over before coming to rest on its wheels. While the driver was not trapped inside the vehicle, they required assistance navigating the steep terrain back up to the roadway. Due to the patient’s condition and challenging terrain, Company 1 firefighters used a stokes basket to properly package and safely transport the patient up the embankment to an awaiting ambulance. They were then transported by Mahwah EMS to an area hospital for treatment. All units operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to quarters.