Today at 10:20am Mahwah Fire was requested to the Fardale section of town for a structure fire on Chapel Road. The first arriving chief had reported that was nothing showing from the outside. Upon further investigation he reported a smoke condition, and a possible basement fire. Units from multiple fire companies responded and quickly extinguished a small fire in the crawlspace. A FAST Team from Wyckoff also responded. All units returned quarters after about 2 hours. We would like to thank all of our VOLUNTEERS who continue to do great work and responded to both today’s and yesterday’s fire. The Mahwah Fire Department and also Mahwah EMS are 100% volunteer.

At around 11 this morning Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, 4, and EMS responded to Grove Street for a working structure fire. Arriving units found that an enclosed trailer located behind the residence has caught on fire. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and ensure that it did not spread to the adjacent home. After roughly two hours all units had returned to quarters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

This month Company 1 responded to a total of 41 calls for service. There were 19 fire alarms, 3 CO alarms, 2 smells of smoke, 6 smells of gas, 3 elevator rescues, 2 EMS Assists, 1 Gasoline spill, 1 sign fire, and we were dispatched to 3 structure fires. 

Last night members from Company 1 took part in the annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade. While there we received an award for best-decorated boat.

This month Company 1 responded to a total of 27 calls for service. There were 7 fire/CO alarms, 4 smells of smoke, 1 smell of gas, 2 smoke conditions, 1 vehicle extrication, 1 vehicle fire, 1 brush fire, 1 downed electrical line, 2 elevator rescues, 1 rescue of an injured hiker, and we were dispatched to 6 structure fires. 

This morning Rescue 1’s dive team hosted Parsippany Rescue and Recovery dive team at the Ramapo Reservation. Both teams spent a few hours diving and training together. We are looking forward to working with them again in the future.

At around 9:20 this morning Rescue 1 and Fire Company 3 responded to Airmont Avenue for an MVA with entrapment. After arriving on scene, Rescue 1’s crew found that one car was involved and had 2 trapped occupants. After quickly extricating the driver Rescue 1 worked to extricate the passenger. After the extrication both patients were transported to an area hospital and the police began their investigation. Shortly after Rescue 1 and Company 3 returned to quarters.

At around 4am this morning Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition at the Hampton Inn. After a brief search of the hotel, the cause of the smoke was found to be from burnt food. Not long after all units returned to quarters.

Last night at around 8:15 Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition on Konight Court. After arriving on scene the responding units found a light smoke condition coming from the kitchen. After investigating, the cause was found to be a towel accidently left on the stove. Shortly after all units returned to quarters. Not long after returning from Konight Court Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to an oven fire on Vista View Drive. After arriving on scene Engine 115 found a small grease fire and proceeded to extinguish it. After checking the surrounding area and ensuring that there was no extension, all units returned to quarters after about an hour.

At around 7PM tonight Rescue 1 responded to the Ramapo Reservation for an Injured Hiker. The hiker who was located near the waterfall had fallen and hurt his leg. After arriving at the patient’s location Rescue 1 transported him down the trail and to a waiting ambulance for transport to an area hospital.