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

Working Structure Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
Today at 10:20am Mahwah Fire was requested to the Fardale section of town for a structure fire on Chapel Road. The first arriving chief had reported that was nothing showing from the outside. Upon further investigation he reported a smoke condition, and a possible basement fire. Units from multiple fire companies responded and quickly extinguished a small fire in the crawlspace. A FAST Team from Wyckoff also responded. All units returned quarters after about 2 hours. We would like to thank all of our VOLUNTEERS who continue to do great work and responded to both today’s and yesterday’s fire. The Mahwah Fire Department and also Mahwah EMS are 100% volunteer.

Working Structure Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 11 this morning Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, 4, and EMS responded to Grove Street for a working structure fire. Arriving units found that an enclosed trailer located behind the residence has caught on fire. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and ensure that it did not spread to the adjacent home. After roughly two hours all units had returned to quarters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Escorting Santa

Posted in Announcements
Yesterday Company 1 members escorted Santa around the Cragmere section of town. Thank you to everyone who came out to meet and take pictures with Santa. 

November Call Break down

Posted in Events and Happenings
This month Company 1 responded to a total of 41 calls for service. There were 19 fire alarms, 3 CO alarms, 2 smells of smoke, 6 smells of gas, 3 elevator rescues, 2 EMS Assists, 1 Gasoline spill, 1 sign fire, and we were dispatched to 3 structure fires. 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Posted in Announcements
Company 1 firefighters will be escorting Santa around the Cragmere section of town this Saturday, December 5, starting at around 9am. Come out and meet Santa when you hear us by your home.

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