This afternoon Mahwah Fire and EMS responded to Route 17 for a fire inside of a building’s dust collector. While firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, which had been contained to the collector, others entered the building to ensure that the fire had not spread into the building and also to remove the smoke.
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Last night at our weekly drill, Company 1 Firefighters practiced their search techniques at one of our local playgrounds. This helped to practice searching through obstacles, confined spaces, and also helping other firefighters all of which could be present during an actual search for potential victims in a fire. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org
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With all the snow remember to dig out the hydrants near your home. We appreciate it and it really helps us during an emergency.
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This February the volunteer firefighters of Company 1 Responded To 42 Calls For Service 2 Boiler Issues 2 Burning Smells 3 Burning Utility Wires 2 CO Alarms 2 EMS Assists 1 Electrical Issue 3 Extrications 18 Fire Alarms 7 Gas Leaks 1 Smoke Condition 1 Smell of Smoke 1 Vehicle Fire As always, the volunteer members of Company 1 are ready to respond 24 hours a day 7 days week.
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With what could be a serious snow storm arriving tonight and a state of emergency declared, Mahwah Fire is reminding everyone to be safe and if possible please stay off of the roads during the storm. Click here for up to date weather information Click here for information about the State of Emergency Click here for the NJ Office of Emergency Management
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Company 1 firefighters are always training and tonight’s drill was no exception. As pictured below, firefighters practiced preforming ice rescues at one of our local ponds. Think you would like to join us? Stop by Wednesday nights at 730 or emails us info@mfdco1.org
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The Mahwah Fire Department turns 105 this year. An even bigger Anniversary is the 75th Anniversary of the Township of Mahwah! The creation of the MFD had a significant impact in Northwest Bergen County. It began the formation of what would become the township. In the 1920’s the fire department built the first municipal building at 100 Miller Rd (today still in use as Mahwah Fire Co. 1). The ground floor was the fire department. The top floor the courtroom. The basement the police department and jail. With government infrastructure in place it took 30 years after the MFD but The Township of Ho Ho Kus became incorporated as the Township of Mahwah through an act of the NJ State Legislature after a vote in the municipal election on November 7, 1944. Attached is a copy of the original incorporation document certifying the vote. Stay tuned for special events this
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