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

May 2020 Calls for Service

Posted in Announcements
This May despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteers of Mahwah Fire Company 1 responded to 18 calls for service. 3 EMS Assists 1 Elevator Rescue 8 Fire Alarms 2 Gas Leaks 1 Smell of Smoke 1 Technical Rescue 2 Working Fires As always the 100% volunteer members of Mahwah Fire are ready t respond 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Throwback Thursday: Our Mascots

Posted in Announcements
Cindy (left) and Embers, the official mascots of Mahwah Volunteer Fire Company One, are proudly displayed by their owner Kenneth Werring (foreground) and Steve Jackson. The volunteers will parade the two Dalmatians June 2 at the Ramsey Fire Dept.’s 75th anniversary parade. Fire departments from 75 other area communities will also participate. MAY 26 1974 Photo courtesy of Ann Straut-Esden

Ed Gingras

Posted in Announcements
Company 1 Fire and Rescue regrets to announce the passing of former firefighter Ed Gingras. Ed joined Company 1 on October 1, 1975 and served as company 1 ambulance lieutenant. He also served company 1 fire and rescue as secretary, lieutenant and battalion chief. Ed and his family moved in 1986 to Herbertsville New Jersey and he continued to volunteer as president and trustee there. He worked the pile after 9/11. Ed was a dedicated and loyal volunteer to the fire department and will be missed. The Mahwah fire department sends their condolences to the family.

April 2020 Calls for Service

Posted in Announcements
This April despite the COVID-19 pandemic the Volunteer Firefighters of Mahwah Company 1 responded to 28 calls for service. 1 Dispatched Structure Fire 5 EMS Assists 2 Electrical Issues 1 Elevator Rescue 12 Fire Alarms 5 Gas Leaks 2 Smoke Conditions As always, the 100% volunteer members of Mahwah Fire are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Double Rescue at Ramapo Reservation

Posted in Events and Happenings
This afternoon Mahwah Rescue along with Fire Company 2, Mahwah EMS, and the Bergen County Sheriff responded to the upper lake of the Ramapo Reservation for an injured hiker. After reaching the patient and assessing their injuries Mahwah Rescue deployed a small boat to reach the hiker. The hiker was then transported across the lake to EMS, who then brought them to an area hospital. While this was happening a park visitor alerted firefighters to a second injured hiker in another part of the park. After reaching them and assessing their injuries Mahwah Rescue set up a rope system to bring them safely down a very steep trail. After reaching the bottom of the trail the hiker was transported by Mahwah EMS to area hospital.

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