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Busy Start To The Weekend

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Yesterday was a busy day for the Volunteer Firefighters of Company 1. Our day started at around 245 in the morning with a smell of smoke in a residence. Later in the morning after the heavy rain had started Co.1 was requested into Rockland County for a water rescue, with a report of multiple people trapped. Arriving Rockland units confirmed no one was trapped and we were stood down shortly after. Our volunteers continued to stay busy throughout the day with multiple fire alarms and ended that evening with a motor vehicle accident on Route 202. After securing the vehicle, the members of Rescue 1 helped EMS attend to the patient, before they were transported to an area hospital. After operations completed, our friends at The Ice Factory treated us to some ices, a much needed relief after such a long day and busy start to our weekend. We would like […]

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Photo Shoot

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Earlier today, Fire Co.1 hosted CBS Fire Photography to get some professional photos of Engine 117, Marine 1, and an updated photo of Engine 115. Our Technical Rescue apparatus was not available as it was at a confined space class with several of our firefighters. The photos turned out great, and we look forward to having them back to photograph our entire fleet

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HUMMER EV Demo and Hose Drill

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Last night (07-26-2023) at our weekly drill Co1 firefighters and our colleagues from Ramsey Rescue received a special demonstration and Q&A session with the all-new GMC HUMMER EV. This was a great way for us to learn about the car’s structure, design, and how to handle possible emergencies. Afterword’s Co1 firefighters and Ramsey Rescue Members worked together on their skills advancing hose lines. This was a great night of training for all involved

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Confined Space Training

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This past weekend Co.1 and Co.3 firefighters along with our colleagues from the area and around the state took part in an extensive confined space operations class taught by Rescue Products International. Firefighters received hands on training in confined Space entry and rescue along with regulations, rigging and hauling systems, air monitoring, and site management. The class included live evolutions with entry teams who donned SABA (supplied air breathing apparatus) then packaged and rescued ‘Rescue Randy’ from inside a 15’ storm drain basin, and down a 24’ drainage pipe. RPI and our firefighters will return next month for part 2 of the class for more extensive evolutions and receive their technician certification.

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Mutual Aid and Garage Fire

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Yesterday was a busy day for Co.1 Firefighters. At around 2pm Co.1 was requested into Ramsey for an Engine along with Co.2 FAST to assist Ramsey Fire dept. was operating at a working fire in a townhouse. Engine 117 responded and performed searches and overhaul before returning to the township. Later in the day just before 8pm, all 5 of Mahwah’s Fire companies were dispatched along with EMS to a structure fire on Sherwood Ave. Upon arrival crews were met with a fully involved detached garage that was in close proximity to the house. An aggressive attack prevented any extension into the home. Once the fire was knocked down, extensive overhaul was performed, and any remaining hot spots were wet down. We thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance.

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Drill Night: Patient Packaging & Ladders

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For this week’s (06/14/2023) drill Co1 Firefighters focused on their patient packaging and evacuation skills. In one scenario, a firefighter took on the role of an injured patient who required rescue from a basement area. Firefighters practiced their techniques for safely bringing the patient up and down a narrow stairwell, ensuring they were well-prepared for such situations. Following the patient packaging and evacuation exercise, some of our younger firefighters also had the opportunity to work on their skills with ground ladders. This vital aspect of firefighting ensures that we can swiftly access different levels of buildings and provide assistance when needed.

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Playground Entrapment

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Children are inquisitive beings… Sticking their limbs in all sorts of places. Sometimes, those limbs get stuck. Earlier today, firefighters from Rescue Co 1 and Co 4, along with Mahwah EMS and Police responded to just such a call when a small child got her leg stuck in the railings of a wooden jungle gym. After EMS assessed the patient, firefighters from Rescue 1 examined the trapped limb and determined how to free it. In this case, the tool of choice was a hydraulic Hurst spreader more commonly used to rescue victims trapped in cars after severe accidents. In short order, the girl’s leg was freed and she was safely turned over to her mother and school staff. Her reward for being so brave? Seeing the fire trucks and honking the air horns.

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