On Saturday December 1 2007 at approximately 1502 hrs Tower Ladder241 was dispatched mutual aid to Merk Medco in Franklin Lakes. Merk Medco is a large multi floor commercial office complex. Initial reports were a smoke condition on the third floor. Chief Murphy and Deputy Chief … [Read more...]
The Wyckoff Fire Department has recently changed all Hurst tool couplings over to the new Hurst Quick Connect Couplings. This change will make all tool changes on a scene faster and easier. You will no longer need to shut down or utilize a dump valve. Please stop by and review … [Read more...]
On Thursday November 29 2007 at approximately 1315 hrs dispatch toned out for a mutual aid assist to Franklin Lakes for the landing of the State Police Northstar Helicopter. Franklin Lakes Fire Department units were involved in a serious vehicle extrication on Route 287. Wyckoff … [Read more...]
The Wyckoff Fire Department would like to congratulate FF. Jake Miller Company2 for his successful completion of the Bergen County Police Academy Special Class 1B. FF. Miller completed the 15 week course followed by a graduation ceremony last Monday evening. Jake will further his … [Read more...]
On Wednesday November 28 2007 at approximately 0625 hrs as the sun was rising dispatch toned out for an activated fire alarm on Carlton Road. Upon arrival units located a faulty thermostat creating a heat condition in a second floor room. While operating at that scene dispatch … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning marked another year of the WFD coming out to support our friends from the Lions Club with the Christmas Tree Delivery. Thanks to all of the members who came out to brave the cold and help. Maybe next year we can get the snow taken off of the trees first-249 … [Read more...]
On Friday November 23 2007 at approximately 1946 hrs dispatch toned out for a motor vehicle crash with an entrapment at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Madison Avenue. Chief Murphy230 Rescue 242OIC BC Rose Squad234OIC LT ZivkovichEngine231OIC FF KoflerEngine232OIC BC … [Read more...]
On Wednesday November 21 2007 at approximately 1115 hrs one engine was requested to respond to the Borough of Saddle River for a confirmed structure fire on Adams Rd. Chief Murphy 230 and Engine231OIC DC Brockresponded. Engine231 was detailed to water supply as the nearest … [Read more...]
At 1746 hrs dispatch toned out for a single vehicle crash off the roadway in the area of Fire Company3. The air bags were reported to be deployed and smoke was showing from the vehicle. PD arrived on scene and reported that the vehicle was off the roadway behind a guardrail onto … [Read more...]
On Wednesday November 14 2007 at approximately 0650 hrs dispatch toned out for an activated fire alarm at the Christian Health Care Center. DC Baker 237 arrived on scene and established command. Just after arrival dispatch reported that they received a second call from the staff … [Read more...]
The Wyckoff Fire Department held its Centennial Gala on Friday evening November 9 2007 at the Liberty House in Jersey City. It was nice to see so many faces from the past township committee members and all current firefighters. A great time was had by all. It was an evening that … [Read more...]
The Wyckoff Fire Department recently attended a day of training at the Rockland County Fire Academy with the Waldwick and Franklin Lakes Fire Departments. It was a good day of live burn training and the ability to work together with our closest mutual aid towns. We look forward … [Read more...]
On Monday November 5 2007 before a packed court room The Wyckoff Fire Department proudly announced the swearing in of five new members. Together with their familes the following were inducted. From Company1 Fire Police Kenneth Dyer Firefighter Andrew Bone and Firefighter James … [Read more...]
On Thursday November 8 2007 at approximatley 1229 hours Wyckoff Communications dispatched the bravest to the intersection of Franklin and Monroe Avenue for a reported two car MVA. Police and ambulance corp. members were on scene and requested assistance in popping the rear … [Read more...]
In October The Oakland Fire Department hosted a lecture and demonstration of the State Police North Star Helicopter. After an informative lecture the helicopter landed on a nearby field for a practical demonstration and tour. Thanks to the Oakland Fire Department for the … [Read more...]
