John Kelly
It is with our deepest regret that we announce the passing of Former Assistant Chief John Kelly. We will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
It is with our deepest regret that we announce the passing of Former Assistant Chief John Kelly. We will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority for residents is to get out safely. Extinguisher Safety Tips Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called, and the room is not filled with smoke. To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS: – Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.– Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.– Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.– Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be
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Tonight members of Company 1 took part in a Vent Enter Search (VES) drill. Members were instructed on how to enter, exit, and search a second-floor room.Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesdays at 7:30 or email us at info@mfdco1.org
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For information about Fire Company 1 or recruitment info@mfdco1.orgFor public outreach please contact tmurphy@mfdco1.org or info@mfdco1.org Our address 100 Miller Road Mahwah New Jersey 70430 For reports, call information, permits, and fire code questions (including smoke or carbon monoxide alarms/detectors) please contact the Mahwah Department of Fire Prevention. Fire Prevention Address (Town Hall) 475 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 Department of Fire Prevention Phone (201) 529-5757 Mahwah Department of Fire Prevention website Township of Mahwah website
The Mahwah Fire Department is completely volunteer and is accepting junior (16 years old) and probationary members. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 No experience necessary, all training and equipment will be provided Email info@mfdco1.org Address 100 Miller Road, Mahwah NJ 07430 (Franklin Turnpike and Miller Road)
This weekend when you change your clocks remember to change your batteries
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At around 1:30PM Mahwah Fire along with units from Ramsey and Tallman were dispatched to a working structure fire on Brookwood Drive. The fire, which was accidentally, started by a construction crew, was extinguished in around 20 minutes.
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At roughly 1:30 am Mahwah Fire was dispatched for a working structure fire on Faulkner Court. Chief 130 arrived on scene and found heavy fire through the roof and throughout the cockloft area of several condos. Engine 115 (OIC Lt. Drejman) was second due engine right behind engine 217 and tower 2 and established a water supply to E217. After establishing water supply 115’s crew stretched a secondary hand-line off E217 and entered the building. An evacuation order was given roughly 10 minutes after that as the fire had moved quickly and caused the roof to collapse in. It is believed anywhere from 8-10 condos were destroyed in this fire, displacing over 25 people. A few minor, non-life threatening injuries were reported. Company 1 units were back in quarters at roughly 5:20am. Thank you to all our mutual aid departments who assisted at the scene, and covered our firehouses while we were at work.
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With all the snow remember to dig out the hydrants near your home. We appreciate it and it really helps us during an emergency
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This month Company 1 responded to a total of 25 calls. There were 6 fire/water alarms, 4 carbon monoxide alarms, 3 smells of smoke, 2 extrications, 2 lift/EMS assists, 1 odor of natural gas, 1 boiler emergency 1 dryer fire, and we were dispatched to 4 structure fires.
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