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 – 2024

Cord Meyer

Chief of Department – 130

Thomas Loreto

First Assistant Chief – 140

Christopher Rupert

Second Assistant Chief – 150

Fire & Rescue Co #1 Officers

Steven Ruit

Battalion 1 Chief

James Warnet

Fire Captain – 171

Michael Walsh

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

Walnut Street Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 4:15 this morning Mahwah Fire responded to Walnut Street for a house fire. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and overhaul the affected area.

Drill Night: Extrication

Posted in Events and Happenings
At tonight’s drill Company 1 Firefighters and Mahwah EMS had a joint extrication drill. This not only allowed us to practice our extrication skills and EMS to work on their skills but also allowed both groups to practice working together. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org

July 2019 Calls For Service

Posted in Announcements
1 Brush Fires 6 Dispatched Structure Fires 18 Fire Alarms 4 Grill Fires 1 Kitchen Fire 1 Mutual Aid Request For The Fan Boat 1 Search And Rescue 1 Sparking Utility Wire 2 Smells of Smoke 2 Vehicle Fires As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week

Drill Night: Cribbing Jenga

Posted in Events and Happenings
At this week’s drill Company 1 firefighters worked with the Hurst Tools or more commonly known as the Jaws of Life. Firefighters used the tools to remove pieces of cribbing and place them on top of the tower. This drill allows the firefighters to practice their tool handling and maneuvering skills. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org

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