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MONTHLY DRILL AT VACANT HOUSE
7/23/08 -
On Wednesday evening, members gathered for their monthly training
drill at a donated house on Lafayette Avenue. Using a smoke machine,
firefighters simulated a working house fire in a one-story residential
structure. Crews responded to the drill site in a "rolling response"
fashion, previously unaware of its location. Firefighters were able to
practice size-up techniques, hose-line deployment, laddering, and
search and rescue operations.
Click here to see photos from the drill.
REPORTED KITCHEN FIRE ON WASHINGTON
AVE.
7/23/08 -
At approximately 5:30 p.m. the WFD was dispatched to a reported
kitchen fire at 57 Washington
Avenue. While responding, fire units were advised by the police
department that the fire was caused by plastic bottles on the stove
top and had been extinguished. A crew from 14 Truck checked the
kitchen for fire extension and ventilated the smoke from the building.
LIVE BURN TRAINING IN ROCKLAND
COUNTY
7/14/08 -
On Sunday June 29th Westwood firefighters attended live burn training
at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. Seventeen members were
present for the training session and were able to experience realistic
fire conditions in a controlled environment.
Click here for photo gallery.
3RD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
6/9/08 -
The Westwood Fire Department's 3rd Annual Open House will be held this
Saturday June 14th from 11a.m. until 2p.m. The event will be located
at Westwood Fire Headquarters at 93 Center Avenue. Come enjoy face
painting, arts & crafts, fire safety information and demonstrations,
hot dogs and refreshments. Hope to see you there!
BERGEN COUNTY 200 CLUB VALOR AWARDS
6/8/08 -
The Westwood Fire Department was well represented this year at the
Bergen County 200 Club's 22nd Annual Valor Awards Luncheon. The
ceremony was held on April 17th, 2008 at the Glenpointe Marriot in
Teaneck, New Jersey. Seven WFD members were recognized at the
ceremony. Firefighter William Haffler received the "Distinguished
Service Award" for his actions at a fire near his home in Hillsdale on
May 30, 2007. Ex-Chiefs John Domville and Jaymee Hodges, Firefighters
Shawn Stewart, Brian Kronewitter, and Andrew Keane, and Cadet Tyler
Kademian, were recognized for their efforts in helping restore New
Orleans Fire Department's Engine 18 station which was devastated by
Hurricane Katrina.
Click here
to read more.
BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY
5/16/08 -
The Westwood Fire Department along with Community Blood Services will
be hosting a blood drive this Sunday, May 18th, at Westwood Fire
Headquarters (93 Center Avenue). The blood drive will take place
between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
WFD SOFTBALL WINS FOURTH
STRAIGHT
5/4/08 -
The WFD softball team won their fourth straight game on Sunday
improving their record to 4-1. They defeated the Upper Saddle River
Fire Department 16-11 in Upper Saddle River. Despite soggy field
conditions, Westwood displayed solid defense and clutch hitting to
secure the win. Next game is on Sunday May 18th against Garfield in
Westwood.
MVC AT 4TH AVE. AND ACKERMAN
AVE.
5/2/08 -
Units were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle crash at the
intersection of 4th Avenue and Ackerman Avenue at 16:46 hours. Rescue
17 responded and was instructed by incident command to perform a door
removal in order to extricate a victim from the vehicle. Engine 16 also
responded and units were on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
WORKING FIRE ON CYPRESS ST.
 4/30/08 -
At approximately 19:30 hours the WFD was called to 10 Cypress Street
for a reported structure fire. Engine 12 arrived first due and found
fire showing on the front of the structure. Crews were able to knock
down the main body of fire with water cans and then checked for
extension. The structure had a moderate smoke condition in the
interior which was vented by truck company members. Units picked up
after no fire extension was found and the scene was secured. The cause
of the fire is under investigation. Units on scene: Engine 12, 14
Truck, Engine 16, Rescue 17. F.A.S.T. Team from Park Ridge.
WFD SOFTBALL TEAM IMPROVES
RECORD TO 2-1
4/20/08 -
The Westwood Fire Department softball team improved their record today
to 2-1 by beating the Mahwah Fire Department 21-14. Home runs by Scott
"Skip" Stewart and Beau Hodges helped the WFD put 21 runs up on the
scoreboard. Pitching ace Joe Malley, pictured at right, pitched a
complete game. Next game is home on 4/27 against Franklin Lakes FD.
Photo Gallery
EXTERIOR HOUSE FIRE ON FOURTH AVENUE
4/16/08 -
At approximately 13:00 hours the Westwood Police Department dispatched
the fire department to 249 Fourth Avenue for an activated fire alarm.
Moments later the PD re-dispatched the FD to the same address for a
confirmed working fire. First arriving police officers reported fire
in the rear of a residential structure and were able to knock down the
main body of fire with a garden hose. Engine 12 arrived on scene and
its crew stretched a hand-line to the rear of the structure.
Firefighters then checked for fire extension into the dwelling. No
extension was found and units secured the scene. The fire is believed
to have been started by an improperly disposed cigarette which ignited
mulch and spread to the structure.
2008 officer's dinner
4/5/08
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The Westwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary hosted an Officer's
Dinner this past Saturday night at Fire Headquarters. The Ladies
Auxiliary prepared and served a delicious dinner for WFD officers,
members, and guests from surrounding fire departments and emergency
service organizations. The WFD would like to thank the Ladies
Auxiliary for a wonderful evening and their continued support.
Pictured above are Ladies
Auxiliary members and Chief Saul.
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