Mahwah Fire Rescue Co #1

Yesterday evening, Fire Companies 1, 2, and 3 were dispatched to the Mahwah Train Station for a reported train on fire. Upon arrival, Rescue Engine 117’s crew made contact with the train crew, who had already shut down the locomotive and evacuated passengers to the platform. After gathering information about the reported fire location, E-117’s crew used a ground ladder to access the roof of the train and conducted a thorough inspection. Simultaneously, Rescue 1’s crew evaluated the locomotive’s exterior and mechanical spaces. E-115 & RS-1 arrived ready to supply water & manpower if necessary. After determining there was no active fire or hazardous conditions, Engine 117 remained on scene with the train crew while awaiting the arrival of New Jersey Transit mechanics. Approximately one hour later, the scene was turned over to NJ Transit and all fire units returned to quarters.

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