Mahwah Fire Rescue Co #1

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 […]

Earlier this morning, Co.1 was requested for an Engine and manpower to back up fire companies 2 and 4 for a working tractor trailer fire on Route 287 Northbound. Rescue Engine 117 responded with a full crew and assisted with water supply, extinguishment, and overhaul. Units operated for just over an hour before returning to quarters.

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.

At around 6pm this evening, Fire Companies 1 and 3 responded to the area of Masonicus Road and Airmont Avenue for a reported brush fire. After arriving on scene, Engine 115 found that an area approximately 20 feet by 20 feet was burning. 115’s crew immediately stretched a hand line and began to extinguish the fire. Rescue Engine 117, RS-1, and Engine 320 arrived to assist with manpower, extinguishment, and overhaul of the area. Also on scene was Mahwah Police who assisted with traffic control. Crews returned to quarters after operating for about 45 minutes.

Yesterday evening, Fire Co.1 responded to a local business for an activated fire alarm. Upon arrival, 1st due Rescue Engine 117 gained access to the business to investigate the source of the alarm. Additional crews from Rescue 1 and RS-1 arrived to assist 117. While conducting a thorough search, crews located the source of the alarm activation to be a malfunctioning rooftop HVAC unit. Firefighters secured utilities to the affected unit and verified no signs of fire or smoke. All units operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to quarters.