NMFD was dispatched at 21:19 to a home on North Prospect Avenue in Bergenfield at 9:19pm this evening as a mutual aid fast team. Companies stood by on scene as the Fast Team and assisted with deploying ladders on the C & D side, venting windows, and exterior overhaul. Units operated on scene until 10:45pm. Photo credit: Chris Saraceno
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NMFD RECEIVES GRANT FROM FM GLOBAL
New Milford Volunteer Fire Department to Bolster
Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department has received a $2,363 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.
FM Global representatives will officially present the award in the next few weeks. The award will be used to assist with fire prevention activities in the community to help educate the community and reduce the number of fires.
Because fire continues to be the leading cause of property damage worldwide, during the past 40 years FM Global has contributed millions of dollars in fire prevention grants to fire service organizations around the globe. Locally, the company has awarded grants to a number of New Jersey-based organizations.
We thank FM Global for supporting the continuing mission of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department.
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MUTUAL AID TO ORADELL FOR A STRUCTURE FIRE
At approximately 6pm this evening NMFD was dispatched to Oradell for a structure fire. The fire was quickly elevated to a 3rd alarm due to heavy fire conditions on the front of the residence as well as throughout the 1st floor, 2nd floor, and attic. Tower 31, Engine 34, and Squad 36 responded and assisted with fire attack, overhaul, utility control, and air cascade operations. Units operated on scene until approximately 9pm when the fire was deemed under control. Due to the quick actions of the OPD and first arriving units one party was removed from the structure and transported to an area hospital. Our thoughts are with the victim and their family in this difficult time.
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COMPANY 2 MONTHLY DRILL – LARGE AREA SEARCH WITH LIFELINES
Members of New Milford Volunteer Fire Co. 2 at their monthly drill. This month's training focused on search and rescue techniques using ropes as a lifeline.
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Mutual Aid Structure Fire
On 5/3/18 at 01:51, Tower ladder 31 was requested mutual aid to Bergenfield at 107 Bergen Avenue for a structure fire. Squad 36 was special-called to the scene for air cascade services. Units operated on scene providing extensive overhaul of the home.
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Congratulations to Firefighter Tyler Coss y Leon on successfully passing his probationary test and receiving his black shield.
-The Officers and Members of Fire Company 2
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Warning
WARNING WARNING WARNING
It has come to our attention that residents are receiving phone calls soliciting funds for this Department! The New Milford Volunteer Fire Dept. Co.1 & Co.2, FUND DRIVES ONLY USE DIRECT MAIL. Please do not fall victim to these PHONE SCAMMERS!! Show your support for the Volunteer Firefighters by donating when you receive their FUND DRIVE LETTER!!
Thank You To All Who Support The NMFD
The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department gratefully acknowledges the many local businesses who contributed food, paper goods, refreshments and supplies during the recent planning for and funeral of Firefighter Frank Matagrano, who passed away on December 22, 2017 after collapsing during the performance of duty earlier in the month.
Without such generosity of so many, the planning and implementation of the event and ceremonies would have been so much more burdensome. Thanks go out to the following:
Shop Rite of New Milford
Stop & Shop of Dumont
Subway of New Milford
Roman Pizza of New Milford
7 Eleven of New Milford (Main Street)
Section 201 of New Milford
Liberty Coca Cola
Barrel & Brew of New Milford
Big Jim's of New Milford
New Milford Deli (Brookchester) of New Milford
Houlihan's – Paramus
Applebees – Hackensack
Please patronize these businesses as a sign of appreciation for all that they did for our Department during a difficult time. If we missed mentioning any establishment, please accept our apologies.
Sincerely,
The Officers and Members of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department
New Members of Fire Company 2
New Milford Fire Company 2 would like to welcome 4 new members to the fire company and Department. Tim Seeback, Rebecca Satz, and Frank Gonzalez were sworn in at our January meeting. Justin Hugerich was sworn in tonight at our February meeting. Welcome to the Department.
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BERGENFIELD ELDER AVE HOUSE FIRE
On Friday evening at 10:01 hours the New Milford Fire Department was dispatched to 86 Elder Ave. in Bergenfield as a FAST team for a reported 2nd alarm house fire. Companies operated on scene for approximately 2 hours and assisted with FAST team duties and overhaul in and around the home.
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