BROOKLYN -- One firefighter has died and another was badly injured while trying to put out a fire in Brooklyn.The fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in the Crown Heights section. Lt. John Martinson did what heroes do. There was a building in flames and lives to be … [Read more...]
We will be having mandatory Blood Borne Pathogen Training and Hazcom Refresher this coming Monday Evening 1708 700pm at Co 1. Please try and make this class to complete this mandatory training requirement for the year. … [Read more...]
We have scheduled two exciting nights of training for the month of January for the department. We have Capt. Mike Dugan and Lt. Mike Ciampo both from the FDNY coming in on Monday January 21st and Monday January 28th. The purpose of this course will be to train our personnel on … [Read more...]
On Monday December 31 2007 at approximately 0715 hrs dispatched toned out for an activated fire alarm at a residentail apartment located on Wyckoff Avenue. Chief Murphy230 Engine 231OIC Capt Fisher Truck241OIC Capt VanderplaatEngine232OIC DC Graglia and Engine 233OIC Capt Pruim … [Read more...]
As the year comes to a close The Wyckoff Fire Department looks back on an exciting and busy year. Throughout this year many goals and accomplishments have been achieved. From the Centennial celebrations to the highest call volume in 100 years the department has truly been … [Read more...]
It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter with East Greenwich Township N.J. died in the Line of Duty this morning while responding to a fire call. Companies were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire where a neighbor was seeing flames in the window. Police … [Read more...]
On December 24 2007 at approximately 2320 hrs dispatch toned out for an activated fire alarm at a home on Old Post Road. Engine231OIC BN Rose Engine232OIC DC Graglia Engine233OIC Capt Pruim Truck241OIC FF J.Ciampoand Rescue 242OIC Ex Chief Pettit responded to the assignment. … [Read more...]
Dispatch toned out the department at 0435 hours this morning for a one car motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole on Ravine Ave near Grandview Ave. Chief Murphy established command upon his arrival while Engine 232 and Rescue 242 were en route. Chief Murphy reported a … [Read more...]
At 1730 hours on Sunday Evening dispatch toned out the FAST Team to respond to Waldwick for a smoke condition in a strip mall located at 38 Franklin Turnpike. Wyckoff Chief Murphy 230 and Res2cue 242 OIC Bn. Rose responded for the FAST Assignment. Upon arrival of Waldwicks … [Read more...]
Well what should have been a nice quiet Sunday proved to be a busy day for the boys from the WFD.At 718am dispatch toned out a general alarm for a truck fire at the Christian Health Care Center located at 301 Sicomac Avenue. It was reported that the vehicle was located at the … [Read more...]
The Wyckoff Fire Department Officers would like to wish all friends families and fellow brothers a safe and happy holiday season and best wishes for a good new year. … [Read more...]
In the early hours of Friday dispatch toned out the Fast Team for a reported structure fire in a commercial building in HoHoKus on North Maple Avenue. Chief Murphy 230 and Rescue242OIC DC Brock responded to the scene. Upon arrival the crew was assigned to stage at the alpha side … [Read more...]
On Tuesday evening December 18th The Wyckoff Fire Department proudly swore in two of our newest members. They are Raul GarcesCo1 and Aaron GettlemanCo3. Both men were supported by their closest family members and newest brothers. Congratulations and good luck in your career in … [Read more...]
At 252am on Wednesday December 19th Wyckoff Police received a report from a passing motorist of a one vehicle accident with rollover and possible entrapment in the area of Franklin Avenue and VanBlarcom Lane. This particular location has been the site of several serious motor … [Read more...]
Protection Fire Company No. 1 Firefighters and trucks will be helping Santa bring Christmas to Wyckoff on Sunday December 23 2007. If children and grown-ups would like to come out and see Santa he will be at the following locations at the specified times Trip 11. Old Post Rd. … [Read more...]
