At 10:48 hours the General Alarm sounded for a reported working fire at the DPW Building located on Aladdin Avenue. It was reported that the borough gas pumps were on fire. Chief Molinaro (Car 210) was the first unit on scene and confirmed a working fire involving the gas pumps. He requested the first due Engine to stretch a foam line. Engine 5, under the direction of Captain Gracey was first due. Engine 5’s crew stretched the foam line. Engine 3 arrived second due and stretched a 1-¾ line off of Engine 5 to back up their crew. The fire was quickly knocked down. Companies continued soaking the area to cool off what remained of the gas pump. Rescue 3, Squad 1 and Truck 2 stood by until the fire was extinguished and then were released. Engine 5 and Engine 3 stood by until Bergen County HazMat responded to the scene to assess diesel and foam run off. Chief Byrd (Car 211) was on scene as well.

 A worker who inadvertently backed a garbage truck into one of the pumps caused the fire. As far as who that individual is and more information on this story… I will remain silent!! You’re welcome Fatrick.

Members of the Fire Department, under the direction of Lt. Byrd assisted the Dumont Police Department with the D.A.R.E. Graduation events for this years 5th graders.  Throughout the year, Officer John DiGirolamo from the Dumont Police Department is assigned to the Dumont Schools.  Officer DiGirolamo is the towns D.A.R.E. Officer.   D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. 

Each year Officer DiGirolamo requests assistance from the Fire Department as well as from the Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps to be present at the graduations. 

Chief Molinaro would like to thank all the members that participated; Chief Byrd, Lt. Byrd, Lt. Spina, FF Ledermann, FF C. Baierwalter, FF Hargrave and Fire Auxillary Members Baierwalter and Hilcken.

For more information on D.A.R.E., please visit    http://www.dare.com

It is the only fair and right thing to do.  I have no choice but to bring to light that today, June 23, 2009, is the 26th Birthday of Lieutenant Jonathan Byrd.  I am not at liberty to mention who brought this to my attention, all I can say is "It's payback".  Jon plans on spending the first part of his day with his buddy Nubes.  Although we would all like to take Jon out tonight to celebrate his birthday, his leash has been pulled tight by Leslie and she has him confined to the house.  Happy Birthday Jonathan....   :)

After the East side companies were returning from extinguishing an unattended burn on Lexington Ave, Dumont Police requested their presence at 77 Howard Street. A very large tree in the back of the home was slowly splitting in two with a risk of causing severe damage to two homes and power lines. Each time the wind would gust you were able to see the tree separating more. A tree company was contacted and was able to respond immediately with a large crane. The crew worked late into the night removing the entire tree. Squad 1 and Rescue 3 along with the three Chiefs stood by until 02:00 hours.

At 06:06 hours the general tone sounded for a reported motor vehicle accident with a rollover at the intersection of West Madison Ave and Prospect Ave. Upon arrival of the PD they reported that all occupants had self extricated and one car was resting on its roof. Engine 5 was first due and began applying Speedy-Dry to the fluid leaking from both vehicles. Upon the Rescue's arrival the crew assisted Engine 5 with Speedy-Dry and popped the hood of the other vehicle and disconnected the battery. Crews stood by while DeMauro towing uprighted the one vehicle and removed both from the roadway. Cars 210, 211 and 212 were on scene. Chief Molinaro had command.

Progress has been made on the old 214.  After a long winter, Company 3 members Jim Molinaro, Pat Conner and Pete Daniele have managed to get the truck running.  John Molinaro has worked on painting the truck to bring it back to its original shine!  The road ahead is still long but sooner then late the truck will be road ready and their accomplishments will be great.

On Monday morning the Dumont Fire Department gathered together in front of the Borough Hall for the start of its services.  Each Memorial Day, we start the day at the Firefighter's Memorial where we stand together to honor and remember those who have served our country and for those who pay the ultimate sacrifice.  From there we gather on Howard Street to await the parade.  This year's parade route was shortened but it was still a great parade and a great honor to be able to march and show support to all our Veterans! 

That's right!! Assistant Chief Glenn Byrd is celebrating his 54th Birthday today, May 15, 2009. Chief Molinaro, Glenn's son Lieutenant Byrd and the rest of the members of the Dumont Fire Department all wish Glenn a very happy birthday! Glenn is planning on bringing cup cakes and juice boxes to school with him today to share with all his friends! Feel free to stop in and wish him a happy birthday. His favorite flower is the Petunia, do not hesitate to bring a nice arrangement to brighten his day. Enjoy a few pictures of Glenn for your viewing pleasure. Once again, Happy Birthday Glenn! We wish you a pleasant day filled with sunshine and a year full of success and happiness and many, many more!

At 19:35 hours Company 3 was dispatched to the intersection of New Milford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue for a car accident.  Chief's Molinaro, Byrd and Lissemore along with Engine 3 (acting Rescue 3) responded.  A two car accident had occurred with one car coming to rest on on top of a fire hydrant that it tore out of the ground and another car coming to rest about 100 feet away on top of a fence.  Crews used the battery operated Holmatro Tool to pop the hood of the one vehicle and disconnect the trunk.  By hitting the fire hydrant the other vehicle snapped the stem causing a steady river of water on New Milford Avenue.  Crews from United Water worked throughout the night to replace the damage hydrant. 

At 13:26 hours Engine 5 was requested mutual aid to the Borough of Bergenfield's Alert Firehouse to provide cover up. Bergenfield FD was on scene at 73 River Edge Avenue knocking down a fully involved attached garage. As Bergenfield arrived on scene and were stretching lines a propane tank inside the garage exploded. Mutual to the scene was the FAST Team from New Milford FD and Hackensack Engine 4. Engine 5 along with Deputy Chief Lissemore Car 212 and Englewood FD's ladder covered Bergenfield. Chief Molinaro, Car 210 responded to the scene. Bergenfield Chief Robert Byrnes Jr., Car 740 was command. For pictures of the job please visit: