Structure Fire

Marine 1 To Tallman

Shortly before 6am this morning, Marine 1 was requested as mutual aid to Tallman NY to assist with ventilation operations at a warehouse following a fire. Upon arrival, Marine 1’s crew used the airboat’s large propellers to conduct positive pressure ventilation, clearing the heavy smoke condition from the building. This allowed interior crews to safely conduct overhaul operations inside the building. Marine 1 operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the Township.Job well done by Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments on their quick knockdown of this incident.

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Rubbish Fire

Last night, Fire Companies 1 , 2, and 3 were dispatched to a residence for a reported rubbish fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a small pile of rubbish that had been actively burning but was now in a smoldering state. Company 1 firefighters overhauled the affected area to ensure complete extinguishment and prevent any rekindling.

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Mutual Aid to Airmont NY

Saturday afternoon, Fire Company 1 was requested as mutual aid to Airmont, New York for a working structure fire. Upon arrival, Engine 115’s crew stretched an additional handline into the garage and first floor areas, extinguishing remaining pockets of fire. Crews then transitioned to overhaul operations to ensure complete extinguishment. Engine 115 operated on scene for approximately 2 hours before returning to the Township. Job well done by Ramapo FD and all mutual aid companies who operated at this incident.

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Mutual Aid to Orangeburg

At approximately 12:30pm this afternoon, Marine 1 was requested as mutual aid to Orangeburg, NY to assist with ventilation operations at a commercial warehouse. Upon arrival, crews found a heavy smoke condition throughout the structure caused by an exterior fire in the adjacent area. Marine 1’s crew used the airboat’s large propellers to conduct positive pressure ventilation, clearing the smoke from the warehouse. Our firefighters operated on scene for approximately 40 minutes before returning to the Township. Job well done goes out to the Orangeburg NY FD for their quick response to this incident. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

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Upper Saddle River Fire

Friday afternoon, Fire Company 1 was requested as Mutual Aid into Upper Saddle River for a working house fire. Engine 115 was on the road quickly with a full crew. Upon arrival, with no hydrants in the area, 115 drafted from Saddle River’s Tanker and portable pond that would also be filled by other mutual aid tankers until a permanent water supply could be established. After securing the water supply, 115 supplied Ramsey Tower 441 for master stream operations. After completing this task, the crew stretched an additional hand line to assist in extinguishing the fire. After the main body of fire was knocked down, the crew entered the building to overhaul and wash down any hot spots. Engine 115 operated on scene for nearly 4 hours before returning to the Township. Job well done to all depts. on scene.

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Dumpster Fire

At around 10:30 last night, the Mahwah Fire was dispatched to the Fardale section of town for a dumpster fire that was in close proximity to a home. Rescue Engine 117, Rescue 1, and Engine 115 all responded. Engine 117 arrived behind Co.4 units who had a majority of the fire knocked down. Crews washed down and overhauled the dumpster before returning to quarters.

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HAZMAT And Other Calls

Tuesday proved to be an exceptionally busy day for the volunteer firefighters of Company 1. At approximately 1:30pm, Companies 1 and 2 responded to a local business for a reported fluid spill. Engine 117’s crew was first arriving, securing the affected area and establishing a perimeter while awaiting Bergen County Hazmat. While clearing from that incident, Companies 1, 2, and 3 were dispatched to a residence for a reported kitchen fire. Upon arrival, crews from Engine 117, Rescue 1, and Engine 320 found a malfunctioning stove with no active fire or smoke conditions. Firefighters secured the appliance before returning to quarters. Later that evening, units were dispatched to Ramapo College for a reported smoke condition. Engine 117’s crew located the source, a pot left unattended on a stove. After securing the appliance, firefighters vented the smoke with assistance from Rescue 1 before returning to quarters. Job well done by all

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Allendale Fire

Shortly before 10pm last evening, Fire Company 1 was dispatched as mutual aid to Allendale for a house fire. Initially requested to stand-by at Allendale’s firehouse, Engine 115 was redirected to the scene while enroute. Upon our arrival, Firefighters from Allendale and the surrounding mutual aid were searching for the fire which was deeply seated in the walls and attic space. Engine 115’s crew was immediately ordered into the building to assist in getting access to the seat of the fire. Working as a team, interior crews from several towns opened up walls and ceilings to expose and then knock down the fire. After the initial knock down extensive overhaul was completed and any remaining hot spots were extinguished. Co.1 operated on scene for around 2 hours before being released. Job well done to the Allendale FD & the mutual aid scene.

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Appliance Fire

Shortly before 5pm yesterday evening, Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a residence for a reported appliance fire in the kitchen. Upon arrival, crews found that a dishwasher had caught fire but was extinguished prior to FD arrival. While the fire was contained to the appliance, firefighters removed the damaged washer from the residence and checked for extension while additional crews set up ventilation to clear the smoke condition from the home. All units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning to quarters.

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