Tuesday June 23rd- 2009

Company 2 held the very first pie off. Members entered their favorite pies to be judged. Entries were judged by the membership. The winner is yet to be decided. Next month will be a chili off.

Photo taken by Justin Kearns  *click photo for larger view

Sunday June 14th- 2009

Old Engine 2 was entered in a Car and Truck Show in Washington Township. The apparatus was recognized as one of the top 30 veichiles in the show.

Photo taken by Justin Kearns  *click photo for larger view

Monday May 25th- 2009

WE REMEMBER

Photos taken by FF. Justin Kearns *click photo for larger view

Saturday May 2nd- 2009

River Edge Company 2 held their Awards Dinner tonight.  Awards given out consisted of awards for years of service and a distinguished member award.

Photos taken by Brett M. Dzadik  *click photo for larger view

Friday April 17th- 2009

At approx. 1407 hrs, REFD units responded to Van Suan County Park in River Edge for a reported car fire. 5 other vechicles were damaged from radiant heat. Engine 3, Engine 4 and Rescue 1 operated on the scene.

Photos taken by FF. Trinkleback *click photo for larger view

Monday April 6th- 2009

At approximately 1540 hrs New Milford firefighters were dispatched to a working house fire on the 1100 block of River Road. River Edge Fire Department was requested for mutual aid, Engine 2 responded along with Truck 1 to the scene.  

Photos taken by Brett M. Dzadik  *click photo for larger view

Thursday April 2nd - 2009

New updates and code/bug issues have been changed and the site should be overall faster than before, among other fixes. Calendar tab has been added and includes the new calendar when opened.

- All the fixes were successfully installed, almost complete with the members section and forum

- Flash hompage is in progress

For more information about what has been fixed see the email that was sent out

Wednesday April 1st - 2009

New Calendar Page has been added. Click Here to see it

Monday March 30th - 2009

*Attention Members* - 

Here is what is planned for our drills for the month of April:

Monday the 6th - Department Drill @ BCFA - Be at the firehouse no later than 6:30PM. Note - There will be no department drill on Tuesday the 7th.

Tuesday the 14th - Company Drill in New Milford - Be at the firehouse no later than 7:00PM

Tuesday the 21st - Company Drill - Hurst/Extrication Drill - Be at firehouse no later than 7:30PM

Other Events -
River Edge Run - Saturday the 18th. Be at the firehouse no later than 8:30AM.

Thursday March 26th - 2009

*Attention Members* - The Departamental Drill will be help on Monday April 6th at the Bergeny County Fire Academy. We will be doing a live burn on the fire ground at the BCFA. Everyone should be at their firehouse NO LATER than 6:30pm to attend this drill. Please let Lt. Rush or Capt. Schultz of Company 1 know if you plan on attending so they can establish a head count.

Wednesday March 11th - 2009

Bergenfield will be hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday the 15th. The parade will begin at approximately 2pm. Any member wishing to attend please be at the firehouse no later than 12pm.

Monday January 26th - 2009

At 0810 hrs River Edge Fire Department was dispatched for a reported car into a building with entrapment. Units responded along with Rescue 1 for extrication. The Driver of the vechicle was later transported to the hospital for treatment.

Photos taken by Brett M. Dzadik  *click photo for larger view

Monday January 19th - 2009

Another day of snow for the area, please use caution when driving.

The department has had a busy week with calls last week. Many being Carbon monoxide alarms and odors of gas in the residences. During the winter months, having the house closed up to keep the heat in accompanied with furnace operation may raise normal levels of CO and gas.

A CO detector is a life saving device that will prevent CO poisoning, and will alert you in the event of a potentially harmful spike in the level. The following guide will help with awareness to keep your loved ones safe.

http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/466.html

 

Wednesday December 24th - 2008

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and a happy holidays.

Friday December 19th - 2008

At 2130hrs River Edge Fire Department was dispatched to New Bridge Road next to the New Milford Border for a report of a car into a pole with lines down. Rescue 1 and Engine 4 responded to the scene. The driver was not injured and exited the vechicle under their own power.

Saturday November 22nd - 2008

At 1831hrs River Edge Fire Department Station 2 was dispatched to a fire call working structure fire in the area of Washington ave and Kinderkamack. Confirmed by numerous callers, first due chiefs called in for a 2nd and 3rd alarm as the heavy fire pushed from the first floor and to the roof. Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Engine 4 responded and attacked the fire from the exterior as the interior was deemed unstable.

Photos taken by Brett M. Dzadik  *click photo for larger view