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
Stag Hill Brush Fire
Earlier this afternoon, the Mahwah Fire Department was dispatched to Stag Hill Road for a report of smoke in the area. First arriving units found a large brush fire in a heavily wooded area. First due Rescue Engine 117 left a supply line in the street and proceeded down a long driveway to the incident and began extinguishing the fire with MP-2. Engine 115 arrived shortly after and supplied 117’s lines. Additional manpower was requested from Fire Company 3 to assist at the scene, as well as Mawhwah PD’s drone. Due to there being no hydrants in this area of the Township, a Tanker Shuttle was established using Tanker 425 and Tanker 5. These tankers supplied a portable pond which 115 drafted from to relay water to the scene. With all 5 of the department’s fire companies working at the scene mutual aid was requested for station coverage and additional […]
Attic Fire
Wednesday afternoon the Mahwah Fire Department, EMS, Police, along with mutual aid companies from surrounding towns responded to a reported attic fire off of Ridge Road. Initial reports indicated smoke showing from the roof. Upon arrival of first due units, firefighters confirmed a working fire in the attic space. Rescue Engine 117 arrived on scene with a full crew, immediately stretching a second hand-line to help knock down fire. Rescue 1 arrived and conducted a search of the adjoining units in the structure. Reserve Engine (acting Engine 115) arrived and supplied additional manpower if needed. After the main body of fire was knocked down, firefighters conducted extensive overhaul operations to ensure complete extinguishment and performed mechanical ventilation to clear smoke from the attic area. All units operated on scene for approximately 3 hours before returning to quarters.
Open House
Thank you to all who attended our Fire Prevention Open House Saturday at Company 1. What a great turnout! We were happy to open our doors to our residents for an afternoon of fire safety education, live demonstrations, and apparatus tours. We hope the community had as much fun as we did! A huge thank you to Secor Farm Half Baked Treats for their generous donations of cider, donuts, and cookies! Photos/videos may not be used or reproduced for any reason without express permission.
Joint Drill
This past Wednesday evening, Mahwah Fire held a department drill at an acquired structure within the Township. Firefighters practiced multiple realistic scenarios including advancing hose lines, fire attack operations, victim search and rescue, and rescuing a downed firefighter. The acquired structure provided an invaluable opportunity for our members to practice our skills in a real-world environment rather than traditional training props. This multi-company drill also allowed firefighters from across the department to train together, strengthening our coordination and teamwork. We would like to thank the property owner for allowing us to utilize this structure for training purposes. Job well done by all members who participated in this valuable training evolution.
Car Fire
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
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.