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...]
Busy week for Tower 641
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 60 Year Member
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...]
Happy New Years 2018!!
Happy New Years 2018!!
Merry Christmas!
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...]
Change the Clock, Change Your Batteries
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...]
Kidde Recalls 40 Million Fire Extinguishers
Kidde has recalled more than 40 million fire extinguishers used in homes, vehicles, and boats because they can become clogged or fail to discharge during a fire. The company has received one report of a related death in 2014, when a fire extinguisher failed to work during a … [Read more...]
Garage Fire on Charles Terrace
On Thursday afternoon, the WFD was dispatched for a possible garage fire on Charles Terrace. Upon arrival, firefighters found an outside fire involving a grill. A resident was reported to have sustained a burn injury and was treated by WALVAC who transported to Valley. Midland … [Read more...]
Over the last month the WFD has been busy training in recently acquired structures within the borough. The members wasted no time in putting this great opportunity to use. Over the month we trained in all aspects of firefighting including: forcible entry, search, hose stretching, … [Read more...]
Welcome to the updated website for Waldwick Fire Department!
Our hosting company has recently upgraded their environment and you are viewing the new WaldwickFireDepartment.com site. Please be patient while our department website admins familiarize themselves with the new system to bring you the latest and greatest WFD information. … [Read more...]
Rescue 642 responded to Wyckoff for a Haz Mat incident on Clinton Avenue. Waldwick FD delivered approximately 2 pallets of speed-dri to assist Wyckoff FD who were handling a fuel spill that extended about a mile through their community. … [Read more...]
The Junior Fire Brigade is back. We invite all Waldwick residents aged 16 & 17 to stop by Co #1, 15 East Prospect Street, any Thursday night after 7pm to seek an application. We need your help! … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!! WFD members participated in Ridgewood's 4th of July parade. Later Engine 632 stood by at Ridgewood's fireworks display while Engine 631 went up to Allendale and assisted at their fireworks display. … [Read more...]
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