The New Milford FD requested Ladder 742 to respond to 777 Asbury Street for a working house fire.  The ladder was returned to quarters prior to their arrival in New Milford.

At 0301hrs, Prospect Fire Co. No. 1 was dispatched on a still alarm for the R.I.C. team to respond into New Milford.  The RESCUE, under the command of Captain Lodato and a crew of five responded into the scene along with Chief Byrnes.  New Milford had a fire in a second floor garden apartment located at 225 Faller Drive.

Upon Bergenfield’s arrival the main body of fire was being knocked down.  The R.I.C. team setup as New Milford took care of hot spots and overhauled the fire room.  The RESCUE was back in town within an hour.

The Bergenfield Volunteer Fire Department’s fund drive committee recently sent out second mailers to the residents and businesses in Bergenfield. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have given donations to our volunteers. The three fire houses are owned by the fire companies and not by the borough; therefore, the fire companies are responsible for maintaining their buildings. We use the funds received during fund drive month to do just that. The fire department understands that times can be difficult, but any monetary donations that you can give are greatly appreciated. We would like to thank the residents in advance for their generosity.

Recently seven residents have stepped forward and joined the Bergenfield Fire Department.  Kevin Cook and Scott Gaston have joined and Prospect Fire Co. No.1. Barry Goldstein has joined Bergenfield Fire Company No. 2 while Alert Fire Co. has four new members.  Former member Pat Saito has rejoined the company and Kevin Harris, Will Prentice and Nicole Borges have come aboard as well.

 Best luck to all of the new members.

The Bergenfield FD responded on 9 calls today.  They had two minor fires in residential homes due to lighting strikes, a report of flames coming from another home, which turned out to be a barbeque, a street sweeper with a minor fire and a few activated alarms.

 During the evening storms the BFD was dispatched to 55 Garden Street for the reported house struck by lighting.    The crew from the ladder company secured the utilities and checked the entire house for a possible fire.  A fire was discovered in the roof line. The ladder company along with the crew from Engine 744 began opening the exterior wall using extensive hand tool work and multiple water cans all fire was knocked down and the entire area was overhauled.  Deputy Chief Kniesler remained on scene as command.

 As that operation was going on members were dispatched to 42 Elm Street for the reported working house fire.   Chief Byrnes was in command and had a fire on the exterior of the house due to another lighting strike.  Members checked in the entire interior and found no fire.  The exterior fire as knocked and the section was overhauled.  New Milford FD responded into Elm Street as the R.I.C. but was released shortly after their arrival.