2009 Archives Tuesday October 13th- Food on the Stove on Bogert Road. Units were dispatched to the 100 block of Bogert Rd this evening at 1924 hrs. for a reported odor of something burning. Chief 1-0 (Weismann) arrived on scene and reported nothing evident from the street. Upon further investigation crews discovered a smoke condition in a downstairs apartment. It was discovered to be a pot on the stove that had ignited it's contents. Truck 1 (OIC Lt. Rush) assisted the Rescue Company by venting the structure. Units were placed available shortly thereafter.
Thursday October 8th- Truck runs New Milford 2nd Alarm This morning at 0615 Truck 1 (OIC Lt. Mahoney) was dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment to the 800 block of Berkley Street in New Milford for a fire in a garden apartment complex. The truck was the second arriving mutual Ladder Company and was requested to standby on scene and cover the remainder of the Tri-Boro by New Milford 3-0. Truck 1 cleared the scene around 0700. Sunday September 20th- Busiest day of the Weekend Company 1 members didn't get much of a break after a busy Saturday when the Tri-Boro units were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with a fire at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Richard Court at 0237 hrs. Chief 1-0 (Weismann) arrived to find a one vehicle crash with the vehicle into a building. The vehicle involved also struck a utility pole causing it to fall and the power and phone lines to come down with it. When this occured the primary began burning creating a second incident. Chief 1-0 instructed the Oradell and New Milford Company 1 units to to take care of the motor vehicle accident. The River Edge and New Milford Company 2 units were to respond to the wires down and burning. Truck 1 (OIC Lt. Mahoney) responded and arrived first due and began to conduct searches of the buildings affected by the power line. Engine 3 arrived shortly thereafter and assisted. Oradell Squad 22 and Engine 23 arrived on the northern end of the incident and removed the victims from the vehicle once the power was cut by PSE&G. New Milford Squad 36 arrived and assisted with lighting the scene. Once all the buildings and vehicle were deemed safe all units were requested to standby for PSE&G. After a long night units cleared the scene at 0545 hrs. A great job was done by all involved. The day continued bringing in 5 more calls for the Tri-Boro units. After a very busy weekend the members were glad to take a break and get some well needed rest. Thanks to everyone who helped make the weekend go very smooth!!! Saturday September 19th- 3 More Runs for Tri-Boro Units The trend continued on Saturday afternoon bringing 3 more runs for the Tri-Boro Units. The day began with an activated fire alarm at the New Milford Elks Club. Truck 1 responded with the remainder of the Tri-Boro assignment to find smoke from cooking. Fans were placed in operation to remove the smoke and all units cleared the scene and returned to the borough At 1822 hrs. Truck 1, Engine 3 and the rest of the Tri-Boro units responded to the intersection of Elm Ave and Voorhis Ave in River Edge for the reported outside smoke condition. The cause was discovered to be an outside fire pit on Manning Ave. All units were released. Saturday night ended with an activated fire alarm at the former River Edge Senior Residence at 2358 hrs. Truck 1, Engine 3 and the Tri-Boro Responded and were quickly released. Friday September 18th- 3 Runs for the day Friday morning was the start to a very busy weekend for the members of Company 1. Due to the annual New Jersey State Fireman's Convention in Wildwood the members of the Tri-boro South Mutual Aid Association(River Edge, Oradell & New Milford) would all respond on every call in the 3 towns. At 1119 hrs Central Dispatch was contacted by the Cresskill Fire Department requesting 1 Engine to respond to a 3rd alarm structure fire on the 100 block of Palisade Ave. All 3 towns were dispatched and Oradell Engine 23 responded. Chief 1-0 (Weismann) released all remaining Tri-Boro units. The day continued shortly after the first call with a mutual aid request from the Dumont Fire Department for 1 Engine to respond to Wyndotte Ave. for a garage fire. River Edge Station 1 units were assigned to respond but were quickly cancelled due to a quick knock down of the fire. The third and final call was in Oradell on the 600 block of Schaefer Ave. for the activated fire alarm. A good job was done by all who responded as well as the Cresskill and Dumont Fire Departments at there respected fires.
Wednesday September 9th, Truck 1 responds to New Milford for a tri-boro response
Monday September 7th - Truck Responds to Oradell Public School This afternoon at 1529 hrs Truck 1 was requested to respond to Oradell Public School for an activated fire alarm. Truck 1 along with Oradell were on scene for the investigation and were made available shortly after arrival.
Sunday September 6th- Truck responds to Oradell At 2009 hrs Truck 1 was dispatched to the 700 block of Glenside Ct. due to Oradell Tower 1 being out of service. Truck 1 was released shortly after arrival.
Friday September 4th- Pedestrian Struck by Train At 2014 hrs the units were requested to respond the the New Bridge Landing Train Station for a wash down after a pedestrian struck by a train. Engine 4 assisted with the investigation. Units cleared in about 45 minutes. Wednesday September 2nd- Dumpster Fire on Jefferson Ave. At 0152 Company One units were dispatched to the 200 block of Jefferson Ave for a reported dumpster fire. Upon arrival Chief 10 (Weismann) confirmed a fire in a 15 yard dumpster. Engine 3 (OIC Lt. Rush) arrived and stretched a reverse lay due to the heavy volume of fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and overhaul was completed. Units were up from the scene and available at 0300.
Monday August 24th- Pedestrian Struck by Train This morning at 0703 hours Chief 10 (Weismann)discovered what appeared to be a human body on the tracks just south of the Riverside Way crossing and notified the River Edge Police. NJ Transit requested the Fire Department to assist with the investigation. Units cleared in about 45 minutes. Friday August 21st- MVA with Extrication Kinderkamack Rd and Main St. This evening at 1818 hours units were dispatched to the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Main Street for the reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Engine 3 (OIC Lt. Rush) arrived first due and stretched a precautionary handline. Rescue 1 arrived shortly thereafter and removed the victim. Units cleared in roughly an hour. Wednesday August 19th- Rollover on Route 4 This morning at approximately 0300 hours units were dispatched to Route 4 in the area of Marginal Road for a reported rollover. Truck 1 and Squad 7 quickly responded and were told to stand by as the victim was out of the vehicle. All units cleared shortly thereafter. Tuesday August 18th- WIres down on Kinderkamack Road At 1000 hours units were dispatched to the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Voorhis Ave. Chief 10 (Weismann) arrived and reported the primary power line down and burning in the roadway. PSE&G was notified and responded to disconnect the power. Units stood by for the arrival of PSE&G and were released upon their arrival. Sunday August 2nd- Units respond to Gates Ave for a Structure Fire Just after midnight units were dispatched to Gates Ave for a report of smoke coming from the roof of a house. Upon arrival Chief 102 (Mauthe) confirmed fire on the Bravo side of the building. Truck 1 was first due and started a primary search of the building. Engine 3 arrived simultaneously and dropped a supply line and their crew stretched a 1 3/4" attack line. The fire was quickly contained to the side of the house. All units cleared the scenes within an hour. Saturday, July 11th - TRUCK 1 Takes 2nd Place! Saturday, July 4th - Independence Day Monday, June 1st - New Milford House Fire Friday. May 30th - Eagle Scout Ceremony Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day and Flags Wednesday, May 13th - Woodcrest Nursing Home Fire April, 20th 2009 - Arching wires leaves north end without power REFD was dispatched to Contiental Avenue at Kimberley Way for an exploding transformer with wires down arching. Units secured the scene and awiated PSEG's arrival. April 17th, 2009 - Car Fire Van Saun Park April 6th, 2009 - TRUCK 1 to New Milford For a House Fire March 29th, 2009 - New Company 1 Video
March 10th, 2009 Firefighter T. Curran Recieves Black Shield At tonight’s monthly company meeting, Firefighter Tim Curran came off probation and received his black shield. This accomplishment is achieved after successful completion of the Firefighter 1 course at the Bergen County Fire Academy and 1 year of being on probation. Congratulations Tim! January 26th, 2009 - Car Vs. Building
January 17th, 2009 - REFD Keeps Busy With Mutiple Calls This Week. 2009 Chiefs: Captain: Eric Schultz
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