Archive for February, 2011

February - 27 - 2011

On Saturday, February 26th 2011 the Pompton Lakes Fire Department arrived at 119 Central Ave to find a fully involved 1.5sty frame.  Companies operated with exterior operations to knock down fire that was showing out all sides of the home until entry was able to be made.  Once inside, crews overhauled and were eventually withdrawn [...]

February - 25 - 2011

On Thursday, February 24th 2011 the Fair Lawn NJ Fire Department responded to 2-06 Fair Lawn Ave after receiving multiple calls reporting a fire.  First arriving chief found fire blowing out 10 windows from all four sides and through the roof of a 2.5sty occupied 2-family dwelling.  Crews were able to darken down heavy fire [...]

February - 19 - 2011

On Friday, February 18th, 2011 the Paterson NJ Fire Department responded to 324 Grand St on a report of a fire.  Engine 7 reported visible fire while arriving first due.  Additional alarm levels were called as the rapidly spreading fire was making it’s way through three adjoining similar type buildings.

February - 18 - 2011

Paterson General Alarm on North Main St Makes Cover of February 2011 Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment Magazine!

February - 8 - 2011

On Sunday, February 6th, 2011 the Totowa NJ Fire Department responded to the rear of 22 Jefferson Pl for a reported working fire.  On arrival companies found a pickup truck on fire inside a 1.5sty detached garage.  Large amounts of debris and an initial bad hydrant delayed operations however it was contained to the vehicle [...]

February - 3 - 2011

Paterson General Alarm on North Main St Makes Cover of February Fire News Newspaper!

February - 1 - 2011

On Tuesday, February 1st 2011 the Paterson NJ Fire Department responded to 254 Liberty St on a reported fire.  First arriving companies reported the rear of a 2sty multiple dwelling well involved.  Hampered by mounds of snow and a rapidly spreading fire, a 2nd alarm was requested as the “D” exposure became involved.  Crews placed [...]