Welcome to the Web Home of Mahwah Fire Rescue Co #1 – Mahwah, NJ
Residing at 100 Miller Rd., Mahwah, NJ, Co No. 1 has proudly served the residents of Mahwah NJ with professionalism, dedication and above all, a domineering volunteer spirit since 1914.
Today, Co No. 1, has 6 pieces of emergency apparatus and the members of Company No. 1 specialize in the area of technical rescue which includes calls such as building and trench collapse, elevator rescues, motor vehicle accidents, and confined space emergencies. Co No. 1 allows provides water rescue capabilities in the form of our Swift Water and Dive Rescue teams. Co No. 1’s Dive Rescue team is a leading dive team in northern NJ and is a member of the NJ Regional SCUBA Task Force.
We currently house two class A pumpers, two heavy rescue trucks, a rescue support pickup, collapse and confined space trailers and three boats, to include the only fanboat in the tri-state area.
Mahwah Fire Department Chiefs – 2025
Cord Meyer
Chief of Department – 130
Christopher Rupert
First Assistant Chief – 140
Thomas Loreto
Second Assistant Chief – 150
Fire & Rescue Co #1 Officers
Steven Ruit
Battalion 1 Chief
James Warnet
Fire Captain – 171
Richard Burton
Fire Lieutenant – 161
Kevin Connell
Fire Lieutenant – 151
George Polster
Rescue Captain – 190
James Finneran
Rescue Lieutenant – 191
Timothy Andro
Dive Coordinator – 192
Recent Posts
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.
carbon monoxide alarm
Rescue Engine 117 and Engine 320 on scene at a carbon monoxide alarm earlier today
Super Bowl Sunday
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 […]
February Snow Storm
With what may be a significant snowstorm expected to impact our area later today, the volunteer firefighters of Rescue Company 1 have completed storm preparations and remain ready to respond. If possible, please stay home. If you must travel, use caution on the roads.
2024 calls for service
As 2025 begins, we would like to recognize the dedication and commitment shown by the volunteer firefighters of Company 1 throughout 2024. Our members responded to 436 calls for service both within Mahwah Township and surrounding communities. These emergencies ranged from technical rescue operations including vehicle extrications and dive team deployments to structure fires, vehicle fires, and numerous mutual aid requests to our neighboring departments. Beyond emergency response, Co.1 firefighters demonstrated their commitment to excellence by completing advanced training. Many members sacrificed their weekends to obtain advanced certifications including Firefighter 2, Rescue Technician, Confined Space Technician, and Man vs. Machine specializations. The dedication shown by our members, who balance their service with family and work commitments, continues to be the cornerstone of Company 1’s success in protecting our community. We look forward to serving Mahwah Township and our mutual aid partners throughout 2025. If you would like to join our […]
Stephens Lane Fire
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 […]