Waldwick Fire Department

During the January business meeting, Boro Clerk Kelley Halewicz, assisted by Fire Commissioner Joseph Oravetz gave the oath of office to the 2019 Line Officers.  Chief of Department Mike Ferrara, Assistant Chief Walt Riker, Captains DJ Fearon and Andrew Agugliaro, and Lieutenant … [Read more...]

During our January business meting, Chief of Department Michael Ferrara and President Thomas Giordano presented the 2018 Chief's Award and President's Award.  The deserving recipients were Matt Amos and Chris Moses respectively.  Both men went over the top in the past year to … [Read more...]

On Behalf of Chief Mike Ferrara, the Line Officers, Myself and the Company Officers We would like to wish all of you a safe & exciting New Years Eve and a Happy New Year. May 2019 be a year of Health & Happiness Wealth & Wisdom Peace & Prosperity Love, … [Read more...]

The WFD was dispatched to a business on West Allendale Avenue yesterday for a 2nd alarm fire.  Engine 632 and Chief Ferrara responded to the scene.  AFD was fighting a stubborn fire that was located above the ceiling of a resturnate and below the floors of  several 2nd floor … [Read more...]

Operation Santa took place today and it was a huge success. Thank you to all the families that participated. Thank you for the cookies! Plans are already underway for next years event. … [Read more...]

A 3rd alarm structure fire took place in 2 story residential home on Franklin Turnpike on October 30.  It was reported that a firefighter was injured and was transported to the hospital, but only one firefighter was injured and treated at the scene.  No one was home at the time … [Read more...]

A 13:42 on Friday 10/5, the WFD responded to Route 17 for a reported tractor trailer on its side. Responding units found an overseas container had separated from its transport vehicle. The truck was traveling northbound when the incident happened. The container started to roll … [Read more...]

On Behalf of our Chief Mike Ferrara, Myself and all our Line & Company Officers, I would like to wish all our members and their families a Happy 4th of July.   On This Independence Day, let us take a step back and cherish our life and the country we live in while … [Read more...]

Ladder 641 responded on the 2nd alarm to a structure fire on Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. Upon arrival the crew of 641 found the fire under control and assisted with overhaul. … [Read more...]

The Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Ashley Riker, Jared Ramundo who are graduating from Waldwick High School and to Brandon Riker who graduated from Middle School to the Waldwick High School. … [Read more...]

Members assembled on a rainy Sunday to hoist Old Glory above the runners who participated in the Chamber of Commerce's 5K run, IMG_2805IMG_2805 … [Read more...]

As we spring ahead this weekend, spring up to your smoke detectors and change the batteries. As we review reports from fire and life safety inspections conducted by professional fire protection engineers, there is one consistent theme: smoke alarms without batteries! Guest … [Read more...]