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

Burning Smell In A Home

Posted in Events and Happenings
Shortly before 3 this afternoon Fire Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4 responded to Courtland Trail for a burning smell inside of a home. Once on scene, the first arriving units found a strong burning smell coming from the basement and began searching for the source. After discovering this issue, some smoldering insulation, fire crews overhauled the affected area and secured the issue. After about an hour all crews had began returning to quarters.

Motor Vehicle Accident With An Entrapped Driver

Posted in Announcements
This afternoon Rescue 1 and Fire Company 2 responded to Route 202 and Route 17 for a motor vehicle accident with an entrapped driver. Once on scene Rescue 1 worked quickly to free the patient by removing the driver’s door. After he was freed, the driver was transported to an area hospital.

Marriott Smoke Condition

Posted in Events and Happenings
Last night at around 10PM, Fire Companies 1 and 2 were dispatched to the Marriott hotel for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, the first units on scene immediately noticed smoke emanating from the roof, and a moderate smoke condition inside of the indoor pool room. The alarm was immediately re-dispatched as a smoke condition and Companies 3 and 4 began their response. After about an hour of searching, a faulty air conditioner was found to be the cause. The air conditioner was shut down and all crews returned to quarters shortly after.

Chimney Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 4:45 this afternoon fire companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to the Ramapo Ridge Shopping Center for a chimney fire. The first responding units found fire coming out from the top of the chimney, and worked quickly to extinguish it. After about one hour all units returned to quarters. 

December Call Break down

Posted in Announcements
This month Company 1 responded to 32 calls for service. This month there was 1 brush fire, 1 EMS assist, 1 extrication, 13 fire alarms, 1 helicopter landing zone, 3 requests for mutual aid, 2 smells of natural gas, 5 smells of smoke, 1 smell of gasoline, 1 call for burning wires, we were dispatched to 1 structure fire and we responded to 2 working fires.

New Years Eve Entrapment

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 6:45 tonight Rescue 1 along with members from Fire Companies 2, 4 and EMS responded to 287 for an MVA with entrapment. Once arriving on scene Rescue 1 found an SUV flipped over on its side with the occupants entrapped. After stabilizing the vehicle the passengers were successfully extricated and transported to an area hospital. We would like to thank everyone who to time away from their friends and families to come out and help tonight. As always we wish everyone an happy and safe new year.

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