New Milford FD responds to a Mutual Aid

Just after 3:30 Battalion Nine companies were dispatched to the 700 Block of Chestnut Street for a reported fire with elderly occupants attempting to evacuate the structure. The first arriving chiefs made sure the occupants were out of the home and attempted to knock the fire down with a extinguisher. Companies quickly stretched a line and checked for extension. Fire was brought under control within 15 minutes. The home was vented and turned back over to the residents. Companies operated on scene for just over an hour. Fire was determined to be started by a lithium ion battery on the nightstand

New Milford FD at a mutual Aid Call

Battalion Nine companies responded to Oradell yesterday just after 3:30 for a reported detached garage fire. Upon arrival companies found smoke and fire coming from the garage located at the rear of the home. New Milford units operated on scene for an hour before being released back to the Borough.

Busy Day for the New Milford FD

he NMFD kept busy answering alarms, a mutual aid ladder request, a mutual aid fire and this outside fire yesterday.

Companies responded to Cypress St. early afternoon yesterday for a reported outside fire. A commercial style hair dryer was found to be on fire outside the rear of the house. The caller noticed the fire and threw the unit out of the window. The home was vented and turned over to the homeowner.

THE ACCIDENTS KEEP COMING

Companies responded to the Boulevard today in the area of Cedar rd. for another rollover with reported entrapment. While responding dispatch advised inbound units that all parties were out of the vehicles. 31 Truck, Engine 32 along with Squad 36 made both vehicles safe and waited for the tow company to upright the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital by Holy Name EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

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ALARMS AND CRASH

November 6, 2023

Companies kept busy this morning answering alarms and a 2 car MVC with injuries.

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Company #1 249 Center Street Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30

Company #2 680 Trenton Street Thursday nights 7:30-9:30

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