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Last night just after 9:30 pm. The Dept was dispatched to River Road just in front of the High School for the strong odor of gas. Chief 30 and 302 first on scene confirmed the strong odor and requested Public Service to the scene. 34 Engine and 31 Truck arrived and quickly started monitoring with mutli gas meters which did confirm a small gas leak from the street. The High School and surrounding area were checked to ensure there were no leaks into the structures. By the time the buildings were cleared Public Serviced had arrived. The leak was confined to the street area with levels low enough not to pose any serious concerns. The dept waited on scene for about 45 minutes until Public Service cleared the dept to return.
The volunteer firefighters of New Milford Fire Department wish you a happy, calm, and safe holiday season. We could not be more thankful for this past year. Ending this year with over 400 calls for service, we are very grateful for the support of the citizens of New Milford and our mutual aid partners.
COOKING FIRES NEARLY DOUBLE ON THANKSGIVING DAY, OCCURRING MORE THAN TWICE AS OFTEN THAN ON ANOTHER DAY. THANKSGIVING DAY HOME FIRES CAUSE MORE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND CLAIM MORE LIVES THAN HOME FIRES ON OTHER DAYS.
As you prepare for the holiday feast, here are some safety tips to keep in mind: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
Turkey Fryers can be dangerous. If you must use a turkey fryer, make sure it is outdoors and in an open area away from all walls, fences or other structures that could catch on fire and away from moisture that can cause serious burns from steam or splattering hot oil. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Early this morning 11/24/2025 just after 2:30am a Battalion 9 Box alarm was struck for a reported activated fire alarm with a smoke condition inside a restaurant in Oradell on Kinderkamack Road. First arriving units confirmed a moderate smoke condition inside the restaurant near the Bar area. Crews searched the entire building with Thermal imagining cameras but couldn't locate the source of the smoke or burning smell. Crews were also sent onto the roof to check the rooftop HVAC's and it was determined that one of the units was the cause of the smoke. All power to the unit as well as the Bar area were shut off and secured. The building was then vented using fans. The owner was instructed to keep the business closed until the HVAC could be checked by a licensed contractor. All units operated onscene for just under 2 hours.
On 11/14/2025 just before 6:30 pm. The dept was dispatched for a single car MVA on Beech Place. Chiefs 30 and 302 on scene confirmed the single car MVA that struck a telephone pole with significant front end damage and fuel leak. Tower 31 and Engine 32 arrived and secured the vehicles battery and put Speedy Dry Absorbent down on the leaking fuel. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and was treated by Holy Name EMS and BLS on scene. The crews remained on scene until a tow removed the vehicle.
On the morning of 11/8/2025 just before 9:30am a Battalion 9 box was transmitted for an activated fire alarm with reports of smoke on the first floor at the River Edge Borough Hall. Chief 10 was first on scene and confirmed a slight haze in the building. Crews from Battalion 9 stretched dry lines to the structure and performed a quick floor by floor search of the structure. The burning smell and slight haze was determined to be coming from a burnt out Ballast light on the first floor. Crews secured the light and vented the structure before being released by command.
If you missed out the past 4 years now is your chance. New Milford Fire Department announces our 5th Annual Operation Santa Fundraiser taking place Sunday December 14th, 2025
If you missed out the past 4 years now is your chance. New Milford Fire Department announces our 5th Annual Operation Santa Fundraiser taking place Sunday December 14th, 2025
Last night 11/5/2025 NMFD Hazmat team participated in a large mutli agency drill at the Veolia Water Treatment Facility in Haworth. The drill simulated a large Ozone Leak in the plant with reported victims. NMFD Hazmat team along with Veolia Hazmat Team conducted searches, air monitoring and Decon. This is a yearly drill performed to help outside agencies with coordination and familiarization of the large Facility in the event of a real emergency.
After another day of multiple calls (4) on Friday in town the night was capped off with a Battalion 9 Box alarm for a reported oven Fire on Elm Street in Oradell. NMFD Engine 34 and Chief 302 were first on scene and found there was a small fire inside the oven which had been extinguished by the homeowner just prior to F.Ds arrival. 34s crew along with Oradell's Tower 21 checked the kitchen and oven with thermal cameras to make sure there was no extension and that the oven was safe. All units were returned after approx. 30 minutes.
On 10/27/2025 just before 8:30 pm the dept was dispatched to the wooded area behind the swim club for a possible brush fire. P.D confirmed the brush fire to Chief 30 while in route. 33 Engine was first on scene and stretched a line into the wooded trail and began extinguishing the fire. Engine 32's crew checked the surrounding area to ensure no fire embers had ignited other fires then assisted 33s crew. Fortunately the fire was confined to the one area. Crews operated on scene for approx 45 minutes.
It was a very busy night for the members of the NMFD with a total of 6 calls for service starting at 6:20 pm and ending at 3:30 am.
Calls ranged from actived fire alarms, reported smell of something burning in a home,a small mulch fire, mutual aid into River Edge,and ending with a serious MVA on Milford Ave early this morning.
But as always the men and women of the NMFD were up to the task and performed their duties flawlessly, even with no sleep. Fortunately besides the lack of sleep there were no reports of serious injuries and everyone finally got to get some sleep.
Yesterday 10/15/2025 members from Company 1 took time in the morning to go over their fire equipment and the engine with students at Gibbs Elementary School.
The members including Chief Leonardo explained different pieces of fire equipment and discussed fire safety with the students. Throughout the year the Dept will perform visits like this to schools as well as other community events.
Due to the impending severe storms tomorrow Oct 12th we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our annual Fire Awareness Day. Please keep an eye here for future planned fire safety events.
