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. 

Our second annual tricky trey is in 2 weeks (4/24). There are still some tickets left if you haven’t gotten yours yet. There will be many opportunity’s to win prizes of all types, including a 50/50 raffle last year’s winner won over $400. Refreshments will also be served.  For more information contact Tim Tedesco at (551) 265–1114 or by email ttedesco@mfdco1.org

Yesterday Company 1 held its annual blood drive and open house. Thanks to the community 57 pints were donated.

Tonight members from Company 1 went to Midland Park to welcome their new Ladder Truck and spend time with friends and colleagues.