Waldwick Fire Department

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...]

Tower 641 responded to 4 mutual aid working fires this week.  The first was on Monday, a 3rd alarm residential structure fire.  The Towers crew provide coverage to the Boro of Ramsey while there units fought a fully involved 2 story structure fire on Franklin Turnpike.  The next … [Read more...]

Gene Smith, who joined the Waldwick Fire Department in December 1958 recently began his 60th year with the WFD.  Gene joins a very exclusive club with William Schust, Buddy Litchult, Wilbur Daniels and John Riccardi.  All the men and women of the WFD salute and congratulate Gene … [Read more...]

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT On behalf of our Chief Mike Ferrara and all the Line & Company Officers I would like to wish all our members an there loved ones a very Merry Christmas. May your Christmas sparkle with the moments of Love, Laughter & Goodwill. May … [Read more...]

Its time to push those clocks back 1 hour tonight, its also time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A working smoke detector will save your life! … [Read more...]