Fardale House Fire

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Friday evening, Fire Companies 1, 2, and 4 were dispatched for a reported smoke condition inside a residence in the Fardale section of town. Upon arrival of Mahwah Police, the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire, bringing Fire Company 3, Mahwah EMS, along with mutual aid companies from Ramsey and Wyckoff. Rescue Engine 117 arrived first on scene and immediately stretched a handline into the structure where they discovered an active fire within the first-floor wall. 117’s crew worked to quickly extinguish the fire while Rescue 1 and Tanker 425’s crews performed searches. Once the initial tasks were completed, overhaul operations were conducted in the fire area and basement directly below the fire ensuring everything was opened up and washed down. Ladder 4 was positioned in the driveway and set up for aerial operations and deployed fans to ventilate the smoke. Engine 115, RS-1, Tower 2, and Engine […]

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Welcome Back Novino Ristorante

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The members of Company 1 would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Novino Ristorante for their generous donation providing dinner after our monthly business meeting last night. We are pleased to see Novino back serving the Mahwah community after they experienced a serious fire this past October. Their resilience and determination to rebuild and reopen demonstrates the strength of our local business community. We congratulate the owners and staff on their successful reopening and wish them continued success. Thank you for your support of the volunteer firefighters of Company 1.

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Dine & Donate for Mahwah Fire Company #1

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Join us for a great night out while supporting our local volunteer firefighters! Mahwah Bar And Grill (2 Island Road)Thursday, March 26, 20265:00 PM – 10:00 PM 10% of all food sales will be donated to Mahwah Fire Co. #1 You can dine in or take out, so it’s an easy way to support the fire company while enjoying a great meal with family and friends. We’ll also have fire prevention giveaways for the kids, so bring the whole family!

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Bus Accident

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Wednesday morning, Fire Company 1, EMS, and Police responded to Ramapo Valley Road and Franklin Turnpike for a reported bus accident with entrapment involving the bridge overpass. Upon arrival, crews discovered the bus had struck the bridge with only the driver on board. While there was no technical entrapment, the driver required assistance exiting the damaged vehicle. Company 1 firefighters assisted the driver safely out of the bus and brought them over to Mahwah EMS who evaluated them and brought them to an area hospital for treatment.

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Sloatsburg Recycling Fire

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Yesterday afternoon, Fire Companies 1 for an Engine and 2 for FAST Team were requested as mutual aid into Sloatsburg, NY for a working fire at a commercial recycling facility. Upon arrival of first due units, firefighters encountered heavy fire inside the transfer station building with additional fire involving heavy equipment located within the structure. Rescue Engine 117’s crew was ordered to establish a water supply, deploying approximately 1,000 feet of 5-inch supply line from the nearest hydrant to the scene. Engine 117 then supplied Suffern FD’s Tiller, 19-99, with water for master stream operations. After securing the water supply, 117’s crew transitioned to fire attack operations with Sloatsburg and Suffern firefighters, coordinating with heavy equipment operators who excavated the burning material, allowing firefighters to access the deep-seated fire. After operating for approximately 3 hours, a second crew from Company 1 responded to assist 117’s crew with breaking down and

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New Rescue Truck Update

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We are pleased to share an update on Rescue Company 1’s new Pierce Arrow XT Heavy Rescue, which is currently in the final stages of production at Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin. Recent progress includes completion of the body construction, installation of the body onto the chassis, and final assembly. The apparatus is now undergoing electrical systems integration, striping and lettering, and final quality control inspections. Within the next month, our apparatus committee will travel to the factory to conduct a final inspection to ensure the vehicle is built to specifications. We look forward to sharing additional updates as this project nears completion. The new heavy rescue will significantly enhance and modernize our technical rescue capabilities and ensure Company 1 can continue providing exceptional service to Mahwah Township and our mutual aid partners.

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Probie Drill

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This week, Company 1’s probationary firefighters conducted training on power tool operations, focusing on grinders and our portable bandsaw. These tools are essential for various rescue and forcible entry operations, and early proficiency ensures our newer members are prepared to assist on the fireground. We would like to thank our experienced members who took the time to mentor and train our probationary firefighters during these evolutions. Passing on knowledge in the fire service is a huge component to being successful on the fireground.

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Marine 1 To Tallman

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Shortly before 6am this morning, Marine 1 was requested as mutual aid to Tallman NY to assist with ventilation operations at a warehouse following a fire. Upon arrival, Marine 1’s crew used the airboat’s large propellers to conduct positive pressure ventilation, clearing the heavy smoke condition from the building. This allowed interior crews to safely conduct overhaul operations inside the building. Marine 1 operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the Township.Job well done by Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments on their quick knockdown of this incident.

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Department Drill

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Last evening, Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 conducted a joint training drill at an acquired structure within the Township. Firefighters practiced multiple search and rescue techniques including Vent-Enter-Search (VES) operations through second-floor windows, primary search patterns, and victim removal from various locations throughout the structure. These realistic evolutions allowed members to sharpen their skills and work on challenges they would face during operations. Training opportunities in structures scheduled for demolition are invaluable, as they provide our members with real-world environments that cannot be replicated with traditional training props. We would like to thank the property owner for allowing us to utilize this building for training purposes. Job well done by all members who participated in this valuable training evolution.

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287 MVA

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At approximately 7:45am yesterday morning, Fire Companies 1 and 2, along with Mahwah EMS and Police responded to Route 287 near the flyover for a reported rollover with entrapment. Upon arrival, crews discovered the driver had self-extricated prior to FD arrival. Rescue 1’s crew secured and stabilized the vehicle while conducting a thorough check to confirm there were no additional occupants. The patient was treated by Mahwah EMS And transported to a local hospital. All units returned to quarters within 30 minutes.

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