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 – 2026

Tom Loreto

Chief of Department – 130

Ed Garza

First Assistant Chief – 140

Drew DeGroat

Second Assistant Chief – 150

Fire & Rescue Co #1 Officers

James Warnet

Battalion 1 Chief

Richard Burton

Fire Captain – 171

Kevin Connell

Fire Lieutenant – 161

Christopher Hill

Fire Lieutenant – 151

Christopher Stricker

Rescue Captain – 190

Matthew Baez

Rescue Lieutenant – 191

James Finneran

Dive Coordinator – 192

Recent Posts

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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