Dumont Fire Department goes through it’s annual Hose Testing

SUDDEN STORM HITS DUMONT BY SURPRISE, DFD GET HIT OUT FOR 3 ALARMS DUE TO STORM. WIRES WERE SENT DOWN IN FRONT OF HOUSE ON MADISON AVE. DFD STOOD BY UNTIL PSE&G CUT WIRES TO SECURE HOUSE AND AREA.

Pictures of Memorial Day Parade 2008. Pictures are courtesy of Mike Somma.

The rescue made by Rescue 1 has a Spartan cab and chassis. Equipment is being placed on the truck and is expected to be placed in service this week.

On Saturday, May 10 TH, members of Squad / Engine Company 1 participated in a benefit called
"Operation Touch a Truck" to support the Special Olympics. Squad 1 was on display for kids from all around Bergen County. Squad 1 members provided tours of the truck. Fire Patrol members also assisted the Special Olympics Event Staff.

Emergency service vehicles including police, fire, EMS, Rescue, DPW as well as monster trucks, construction vehicles, tow trucks, antique sports cars, utility vehicles from PSE

ENGINE 3 OPERATING AT HAWORTH BRUSH FIRE ON THE WATER COMPANY PROPERTY. ON 4/25.

Ind Hose Company Making progress in back room.

RESCUE 3 IS COMING ALONG, STRIPING IS IN PROGRESS TOOL MOUNTING WILL BE NEXT. MORE PICTURES TO COME.

SQUAD 1 / FAIR LAWN QUINT 2 DRILL AT BERGENFIELD TRAINING CENTER

On 3/27/08, Squad and Engine 1 Firefighters trained with members of Fair Lawn Fire Co 2 at the Bergenfield Training Center. Fire attack, accountability and search drills were conducted under simulated fire conditions. Deputy Chief Byrd participated and supervised crews as members practiced a new accountability procedure implemented in January of 2008.

A special thanks to Fair Lawn Fire Chief Pete Yuskaitis, Fair Lawn Fire Co 2 and Bergenfield Fire Training Center Instructors Lodato and Kirsch for their contribution. The members had a great experience and look forward to training together again in the near future!

On Saturday, March 8th members of the Rescue 3 truck committee took a trip down to Rescue 1 to check on the progress of the company’s newest piece. As you can see from the pictures the truck is coming along quickly. An April delivery date is expected.