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

Smoke Condition

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 4am this morning Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition at the Hampton Inn. After a brief search of the hotel, the cause of the smoke was found to be from burnt food. Not long after all units returned to quarters.

Busy Night For The Department

Posted in Events and Happenings
Last night at around 8:15 Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to a smoke condition on Konight Court. After arriving on scene the responding units found a light smoke condition coming from the kitchen. After investigating, the cause was found to be a towel accidently left on the stove. Shortly after all units returned to quarters. Not long after returning from Konight Court Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to an oven fire on Vista View Drive. After arriving on scene Engine 115 found a small grease fire and proceeded to extinguish it. After checking the surrounding area and ensuring that there was no extension, all units returned to quarters after about an hour.

Injured Hiker

Posted in Events and Happenings
At around 7PM tonight Rescue 1 responded to the Ramapo Reservation for an Injured Hiker. The hiker who was located near the waterfall had fallen and hurt his leg. After arriving at the patient’s location Rescue 1 transported him down the trail and to a waiting ambulance for transport to an area hospital. 

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