Members of the Bergenfield Fire Department stood-by in their firehouses today in anticipation of tropical storm Hannah.  Alert and Prospect Fire Companies took in a couple of alarms, but the area was spared of any major problems from the weather.

The Bergenfield FD responded at 2052 hrs to numerous callers reporting a fire on the second floor of a three story occupied multiple dwelling with possible victims trapped.  Deputy Chief Byrnes (DC1) was first on scene and reported a working fire.  Ladder 742 under the command of Lt. Saito immediately entered the building upon their arrival and conducted a primary search of the fire apartment that turned up negative. FF J. Kirsch was able to locate the fire and keep in check with a water can as Engine 745 under the command of Captain Lodato stretched an attack line into the apartment and knocked down the main body of fire. Lt. Buehler and his crew from THE Rescue handled search and ventilation on the third floor along with Captain Lopez and his crew from engine 744.  Captain Lanzilotti and his crew from 743 along with Lt. Hoyt and his crew from 747 handled the secondary search and overhaul of the fire room.   

  Chief Gomez had command requested mutual aid from Dumont, Teaneck and Englewood to cover the town and an F.A.S.T. team from New Milford.  There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, but all the residents were displaced for the night due to PSE&G shutting down the electric to the building.  The Fire Official determined that the cause of the fire was an extension cord used for the air conditioner.

Bergenfield Fire Company 2 is hosting their annual Tricky Tray on Friday, October 17th from 7pm to 10pm. We will be serving Coffee, Tea and dessert. The Tricky Tray will be held at Fire Company 2 which is located at 8-10 Home Place Bergenfield, NJ 07621. For additional information please call (201)387-8474. Ticket price is $15 which includes a door prize ticket, as well as, some basket tickets. Please come out to win some great prizes and enjoy a great night with friends.

The Bergenfield Fire Department and Fire Company #2 would like to welcome:  Jason Kohlmann - former member of Dumont Fire Department and Joseph Suarez former member of  West Haverstraw Fire Dept., New York; both members have Firefighter 1 certification from the State Division of Fire Safety and both are EMT certified. Jason Kohlmann has additional certifications in Confined Space, Rescue Technician, and NIMS.

Firefighter Colin Swift of Company No. 2 and his wife Laura were blessed Thursday morning with the birth of their son Jacob Charles Swift.  Jacob weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.  Laura and Jacob are both doing fine.