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

Drill Night: Playground Search

Posted in Events and Happenings
Last night at our weekly drill, Company 1 Firefighters practiced their search techniques at one of our local playgrounds. This helped to practice searching through obstacles, confined spaces, and also helping other firefighters all of which could be present during an actual search for potential victims in a fire. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org

Clear Your Hydrants

Posted in Announcements
With all the snow remember to dig out the hydrants near your home. We appreciate it and it really helps us during an emergency.

February 2019 Calls For Service

Posted in Announcements
This February the volunteer firefighters of Company 1 Responded To 42 Calls For Service 2 Boiler Issues 2 Burning Smells 3 Burning Utility Wires 2 CO Alarms 2 EMS Assists 1 Electrical Issue 3 Extrications 18 Fire Alarms 7 Gas Leaks 1 Smoke Condition 1 Smell of Smoke 1 Vehicle Fire As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week.

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