Early this morning Rescue Engine 117 was requested Mutual Aid to standby at Erskine Lakes Firehouse in Ringwood while they operated at a structure fire. 117 returned to Mahwah around an hour later.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Busy Super Bowl Sunday for the Volunteers of Company 1 At approximately 4:15pm, Companies 1, 2, and 3 were dispatched as mutual aid to Ramsey for a working house fire. Upon arrival, Ramsey FD was making an aggressive interior attack and had heavy fire on the 1st floor with extension to the 2nd floor and attic. Engine 115’s crew was immediately sent into the building to assist with hose lines and also to open up the ceilings and walls to expose and extinguish the fire. As Engine 115’s crew worked interior operations, Company 2 stood by as the FAST team, and Company 3’s Air Unit provided SCBA support. Engine 115 operated for about 2 hours before returning to quarters. Job well done goes out to Ramsey FD who were faced with tough conditions upon arrival. Later that evening, Companies 1 and 2 responded to the Homewood Suites for an activated

Wednesday evening at approximately 9pm, Mahwah Fire Department responded to Stephens Lane for a reported structure fire with smoke and fire showing from the attic. Rescue Engine 117 was first arriving, immediately stretching a handline to the second floor. Rescue 1 arrived next and performed a primary search. Crews removed portions of the ceiling and discovered active fire conditions in the attic which were quickly knocked down by 117’s handline. Co1 and Co3 Firefighters entered the attic and found the fire originating from the furnace and had spread to surrounding areas. Firefighters continued to extinguish flames and started to overhaul the fire area. In addition to the firefighters working inside of the home, additional firefighters from Engine 115 worked to set up a water supply for Engine 117. Tower 2 and Ladder 4 arrived simultaneously and began to set up for roof operations, if needed. Ramsey Tower 442 was staged

Last evening marked a busy start to the weekend for the volunteer firefighters of Rescue Company 1. At around 8pm Friday, Engine 117, Rescue 1, along with Companies 2 & 4 responded to a residence for a reported burning odor. Upon investigation, firefighters traced the source to the fireplace, which was used earlier. On Saturday, we were dispatched to one of the township hotels for an activated fire alarm. Engine 117, Rescue 1, & Engine 115 responded. Later in the day, the third call brought Engine 117, Rescue 1, and Engine 320 to a residence for an odor investigation. Upon arrival, crews located the source as a malfunctioning clothes dryer. Co.1 firefighters secured the appliance before returning. Between calls, our members took time to prepare apparatus and equipment for the forecasted winter storm. With several inches of snow expected tomorrow followed by extreme cold temperatures throughout the week, we remind