This afternoon fire Companies 1, 2, and 3 responded to Margaret Court for a smoke condition inside of a home. After investigating firefighters found that the smoke was coming from an attached neighboring home, who had an oven fire but was able to extinguish it.
At around 1130 this morning Mahwah Firefighters along with the Ramsey Fire Dept. responded to MacArthur Boulevard for a smoke condition. After entering the building Mahwah Firefighters were met with a considerable smoke condition and began their search for the cause. Firefighters found that smoke was coming from a battery back up system that had malfunctioned. After securing the power to that system firefighters worked to remove the smoke from the building before returning to quarters.
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Remember when we had to call a helicopter to fight a fire? in April of 2017 Mahwah Firefighters were joined by our colleagues from Ramsey, Hillburn, and the NJ State Forest Fire Service while we battled a large fire at the Ramapo Reservation. Firefighters worked on the ground to contain the fire, eventually calling in the State Forest Fire Service who would bring specially trained Firefighters and equipment to fight this kind of fire. The video below shows some of this specialized equipment, in this case a helicopter.
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Earlier today fire companies 1 and 2 responded to Corporate Drive for a fire alarm. After investigating it was determined that the alarm was cooking related. Fire companies 1 and 2 vented the smoke from the area before returning to quarters.
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For tonight’s drill Mahwah Fire practiced their CPR skills. In the below picture firefighters learned how to preform CPR on a firefighter who is wearing full gear and an SCBA. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 7:30 or email us at info@mfdco1.org
At tonight’s drill Company 1 members got to work with our new Hurst eDraulic tools. This drill gave members the opportunity to practice using the new tools as well as practice different extrication methods. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or email us at info@mfdco1.org
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This weekend members of Rescue 1’s dive team went to upstate New York learn how to safely dive under a frozen lake. Diving under the ice is an extremely hazardous task that requires specialized equipment and training that not all divers and dive teams are equipped for. This training allows our dive team to respond to emergencies, evidence recoveries, and other calls for service on the frozen lakes in our area.
Yesterday just before 5am Mahwah Fire and many additional firefighters from the surrounding area responded to Franklin Turnpike for a large fire inside of a commercial building. The first arriving firefighters found the fire had extended through the second floor and roof. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and ensured that it had not spread to the neighboring businesses.
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With the snowstorm arriving later this weekend Mahwah Fire is reminding everyone to be safe and if possible, please stay off the roads during the storm. Click Here For Winter Storm Preparedness Info Click Here For Up To Date Weather Info Click Here For The NJ Office of Emergency Management
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