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

Car Fire

Posted in Events and Happenings
The volunteer firefighters of Fire Rescue Company 1 had a busy morning responding to numerous calls. At approximately 9:30am, Fire Companies 1, 2, and 3 were dispatched to the Masonicus section of town for a reported gas leak. Firefighters conducted air monitoring and secured the area while awaiting the arrival of PSE&G technicians. Around an hour later, Companies 1 and 2 responded to Route 17 South for a vehicle fire. Rescue Engine 117 arrived on scene with a full crew and assisted with fire suppression operations along with supplying water to company 2. After extinguishing the flames, 117’s crew conducted overhaul to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.Additional Company 1 firefighters responded with the Reserve Engine (former Engine 117) providing additional manpower, water supply, and equipment if needed. All units operated for approximately 90 minutes across both incidents before returning to quarters.

Helicopter Landing

Posted in Events and Happenings
This morning Mahwah Fire Companies 1, 3, and 4 set up a landing zone for HUMC’s helicopter which landed as part of a demonstration for the police department’s Junior Police Academy. We are always happy to help out our police colleagues, especially for a wonderful program like this. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

Ramapo College Fireworks

Posted in Events and Happenings
Tonight Fire Rescue Company 1 along with the entire Mahwah Fire Dept., EMS, and Police stood by at Ramapo College for their annual fireworks show. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

Ramsey Fireworks

Posted in Events and Happenings
Tonight Engine 115, Rescue Support 1, and Chief 150 stood by in Ramsey for their annual Independence Day fireworks. We would like to thank the Ramsey FD for the invitation and hospitality. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

Allendale Fireworks

Posted in Events and Happenings
Tonight Engine 115 stood by in Allendale for their annual Independence Day fireworks. We would like to thank the Allendale FD for the invitation and hospitality. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

Mutual Aid to Orangeburg

Posted in Events and Happenings
At approximately 12:30pm this afternoon, Marine 1 was requested as mutual aid to Orangeburg, NY to assist with ventilation operations at a commercial warehouse. Upon arrival, crews found a heavy smoke condition throughout the structure caused by an exterior fire in the adjacent area. Marine 1’s crew used the airboat’s large propellers to conduct positive pressure ventilation, clearing the smoke from the warehouse. Our firefighters operated on scene for approximately 40 minutes before returning to the Township. Job well done goes out to the Orangeburg NY FD for their quick response to this incident. Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.

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