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

Congratulations Juliette Bosco

Posted in Announcements
Company 1 would like to congratulate one of our own. Today, FF Juliette Bosco graduated from the FDNY EMS academy. After 18 weeks of hard work Juliette also had the honor of being class valedictorian. Good luck and stay safe on your new career!

Drill Night: Airbags

Posted in Events and Happenings
For this Wednesday’s (02/19) drill, the members of Rescue Co.1 drilled with our Airbags. After reviewing lift points, proper cribbing & setting up the system, various evolutions were performed using a simulated victim pinned under a vehicle. These tools are just one of many ways we can safely lift heavy objects. As the Townships Rescue Company, we constantly train with our technical rescue equipment to keep ourselves sharp for these challenging incidents where seconds count!

Appliance Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
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.

Super Bowl Sunday

Posted in Events and Happenings
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

Posted in Events and Happenings
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.

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