This December Company 1 responded to 43 calls for service . 1 run-away boiler 1 chimney fire 1 carbon monoxide alarm 2 dispatched structure fires 1 EMS assist 2 vehicle extrications 23 fire alarms 7 gas leaks 1 mutual aid request for fire 1 smoke condition 3 vehicle fires As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week.
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Last night at our weekly drill Company 1 firefighters practiced setting up and using ladders, along with raising and lowering tools to the roof of a building, in this case the Township’s DPW. Both of which are important skills that each firefighters needs to be proficient at. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org
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The Mahwah FD Heavy Rescue is considered one of the best. They are well trained and certified to cover almost every kind of rescue. From simple elevator rescues, vehicle accidents, structure collapse, confined space, water rescues. and many others. This is not an accident. They have been training longer than most. Here is a picture from the early seventies (submitted by former member Dan Tyrell).
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This morning the township held its annual swearing-in ceremony for all of the fire department officers. We would like to congratulate Company 1’s 2019 officers Battalion Chief – Eddie Drejman Fire Captain – Chris Stricker Fire Lieutenants – Matt Myhr and Steve Ruit Rescue Captain – Eric Moritz Rescue Lieutenant – Charlie Brow
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The members of Company 1 regret to announce the passing of Ex Department Chief and 25+ year member, Don Stricker Jr. Don was the son of Company 1 Firefighter Don Stricker Sr, and father to current Company 1 Captain Chris Stricker. Wake: Thursday Dec. 27th 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm with a Fire Department service at 7:30pm at the VanEmburgh Funeral home in Ramsey. Funeral: Friday Dec. 28th at 10am at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Island Road. Following the mass we will escort him to his final resting place at Maryrest cemetery in Mahwah.
As Christmas comes closer Mahwah Fire is reminding everyone to keep your tree watered. Each year over 200 homes experience a fire that started with their Christmas tree. As this video from NIST and the NFPA shows a fire in a dry tree can spread to the entire room in as little as 1 minute. Mahwah Fire is reminding everyone to keep heat sources such as fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, and lights at least 3 feet away from your tree.
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Company 1 members spent today escorting Santa around the Cragmere section of town. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet and take pictures with Santa, we had a great turnout this year and are looking forward to seeing everyone again.
