Monthly Run Report: January 2016

Mutual aid: 5

Carbon monoxide detector activation: 2
Alarm malfunction: 2
Accidental alarm: 4
Smoke condition: 1
Structure fires: 5
Water emergency: 1
Odor of natural gas: 12
Medical assist: 3
Assistance: 1
Vehicle fire: 3

Total calls: 39

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Power Lines Down with Car Fire

On January 9th at approximately 0800 hours, units were requested to Hoffman Avenue for a report of wires down with a car on fire.  Chiefs arrived on scene to find 2 primary wires down with a fully involved car fire.  Engine 33, 34, and Tower 31 responded as well as PSE&G.  Once power was secured to the wires units extinguished the fire.  As units were picking up from the car fire Engine 34 was requested to respond mutual aid to Oradell for the working structure fire.  All units cleared the scene by 1000.

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2016 Officers Swearing In

Yesterday, our 2016 Fire Officers were sworn in by Council President and Fire Liaison Dominic Collucci during a ceremony at Company 2. The 2016 Officers are
Chief of Department Alan Silverman
Assistant Chief Ross Rhien
Deputy Chief Angelo DeCarlo
Captains Ronald Stokes & Willian Mury
Lieutenants Matthew Calnan & Jared Birnbaum
In addition 2015 Chief of Department David Stormer was recognized for his tenure as chief and Gerald Howard for his 50 years of service.

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Retirement of Life Member / Police Captain J. Kiene

The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish Company 2 Life Member and New Milford Police Captain John Kiene a happy retirement. Today is Captain Kiene's last tour serving New Milford after a 33 year career.
Best wishes in your future endeavors and have a safe and happy New Year Captain!

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2016 Officers

The New Milford Fire Department would like to congratulate the Chiefs and Officers of the department on their elections and promotions

Chief of Department Alan Silvermann
Assistant Chief Ross Rhein 
Deputy Chief Angelo DeCarlo 
Captain Ron Stokes 
Captain Bill Mury 
Lieutenant Matthew Calnan
Lieutenant Jared Birnbaum

Civic Presidents Co 1 – William Drew Co 2 – Christopher Kerrigan
Vice Presidents Co 1 – Richard Neuner Co 2 – James Favia

Good luck and stay safe gentlemen!

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Santa's Coming by Fire Truck!

On Sunday December 13th 2015, New Milford Firefighters will be joined by the girl scouts and Santa Claus for our 24th annual toy drive for residents of New Milford.  All toys donated will go to New Milford Residents with help from the social services director.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS
1:00 PM – 305 GRAPHIC BLVD. (GIRL SCOUTS)

1:20 PM – BROOKCHESTER SHOPPING CENTER
                           FRONT OF CVS
 
1:40 PM – SHOPRITE
 
2:00 PM – BROOKCHESTER – FALLER DRIVE CIRCLE
 
2:10 PM – NEW MILFORD FIRE CO. # 2
                           680 TRENTON ST.
 
2:30 PM – PERRONE’S FARM (RIVER RD.)
 
2:50 PM – GIBBS SCHOOL (FRONT ENTRANCE)
 
3:05 PM – 70 RIVER RD. (GIRL SCOUTS)
 
3:25 PM – NEW MILFORD FIRE CO. # 1
                           249 CENTER ST.  

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Rollover on Boulevard

At approximately 9:00 pm on the 10th, New Milford Fire units along with New Milford Police and the New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps were requested to Boulevard and Monmouth for a motor vehicle accident with a rollover. Upon arrival of fire units the patient had extricated herself with the assistance of a homeowner nearby. Units secured the vehicle and disconnected the battery. New Milford Fire units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes. The driver of the vehicle, though not injured, had struck a parked vehicle when checking her phone. This is a reminder to not text and drive.

Photos by David Handschuh

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NMFD Sluggers Make it to Championship!

After a long season of wins and losses, game 1 of The Bergen County Firefighters' Softball League Championship will be held this Thursday night at 8PM on Memorial Field (behind Borough Hall). The Championship Series pits New Milford against East Rutherford.

The finals schedule is as follows:
Thursday 8 PM Home @ Memorial Field
Friday 7:30 PM Away @ East Rutherford
Saturday 10:00 AM Away @ East Rutherford

East Rutherford's field is located behind McKenzie School at 125 Carlton Ave.

Come down and support your Fire Department Softball and have a good time!

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Working Apartment fire

At approximately 11:35pm this past Friday night, NMFD responded for the reported heavy smoke condition in the 2nd floor apartment on the 700 block of Columbia Street. Chief 301 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire in a 2 story garden apartment and requested a fast team from Dumont Fire Department.  Engine 32(Acting Engine 33) was first due and stretched a line to the affected apartment. A secondary line was stretched to the front door. Interior crews opened up the walls and found a small fire in the wall which was quickly knocked down. Additional manpower arrived on scene and checked the adjacent apartments for extension. All searches were found negative. NMFD was assisted on scene by Oradell Fire Deparment, Dumont FD, and New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps. A feline was removed to safety from the adjacent apartment by FF Daniel Drew. Crews operated on scene for approx. 1 and a half hours.