pThe GRFD conducted a drill to review the operations of Ladder 832.nbspnbsp In particular the drill covered setting the truck up for a boom evolution and safe operation of the platform.nbspnbsp All tools and systems involved in the operation were discussed as well as … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspwas dispatched to a report of a person stuck in an elevator at the Bank of America Building on 208 Harristown Road.nbspnbsp Upon arrival Rescue 834 Capt. Aguilar consulted with building representatives and determined the elevator was between the first and second … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspresponded to the scene of a working fire at 41-77 Rys Terrace.nbsp The fire started outdoors between two structures and ended up with both structures involved.nbspnbsp A crew from Ladder 832 Capt. Aguilar assisted Fair Lawn with opening up walls and ceilings in the … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspparticipated in a Central Bergen Mutual Aid Drill.nbspnbsp The drill was hosted by Elmwood Park FD and involved numerous towns flowing water from aerial and master streams.nbspnbsp Ladder 832 Capt. Aguilar was paired up with a Rochelle Park Engine.nbspnbsp The drill … [Read more...]

On Saturday September 26th at 6PM the Ethan Allen Chapter DeMolay Leaders of Bergen County and Fidelity Lodge 113 FAM is hosting a beefsteak dinner. Proceeds from such dinner will benefit the GRFD and the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The dinner will be held at Fidelity … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspresponded to a call of an odor of burning at 930 Prospect Street.nbsp On arrival Asst. Chief Zannotti 840nbspestablished command and directed Engine 831 Capt. Aguilar to the roof of the structure to assess the HVACnbspunits.nbsp Ladder 832 Lt. Sellitti assisted with … [Read more...]

pFF Thomas Pimlott IV gave a presentation on fire safety at tonights borough council meeting.nbspnbspFF Pimlott a fire safety professional discussed all aspects of home fire safetynbspnbsp His discussion touched on topics such as smoke detecors carbon monoxide and home escape … [Read more...]

pGRFD Engine 833 helped Paramus Company 4 celebrate a wetdown of three new apparatus.nbsp FFs Sexton and Pimlott demonstrated a mastery of handling 833s booster line during the festivities.nbsp The wet down wasnbspwell attended withnbspparticipation from Fair Lawn Washington … [Read more...]

pIn an annual tradition the GRFDnbspparticipated in the boroughs Memorial Day Parade.nbsp GRFDnbspMembers in their Class A uniforms marched along Rock Rd to Borough Hall in honor of those who have served and lost their lives.nbsp Special thanks to the VFWnbspfornbsporganizing the … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD ran a drill at the Wilde Park playground.nbspnbsp The drill was intended to simulate the rescue of a downed firefighter at the end of a hose line.nbsp The hose was stretched thourghout the playground equipment and FFs under limited visibility conditions followed the … [Read more...]

pCongratulations to Junior Firefighter Kevin Sasek on attaining the rank of Eagle Scoutnbspnbsp Only 4 of all Boy Scouts manage to make it all the way to Eagle Scout.nbspnbsp Kevins Eagle Scout project involved painting house numbers on curbs on select streets in the … [Read more...]

pGRFDnbspOfficers Mike Aguilar Pete Flannery William Burbano and Kevin Sellitti continued their hands on as well as classroom training today at the FDIC.nbspnbsp Hands on training included effective hose line stretching aerial operatons forcible entry and vententerisolatesearch … [Read more...]

pGRFDnbspOfficers Mike Aguilar Pete Flannery William Burbano and Kevin Sellitti are presently at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis IN.nbspnbsp After a long drive across many states yesterday training began in earnest early this morning.nbsp Todays hands … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspheld its annual beefsteak dinner at fire headquarters.nbspnbsp The dinner honored all exempt members of the GRFD.nbspnbsp At the dinner Capt. Mike Aguilar received his exempt status which is attained after seven years of maintaining a set level of attendance at fire … [Read more...]

pIn a continued busy stretch the GRFDnbspbattled a blaze on Hazelhurst Ave.nbspnbsp The howeowners called for the Fire Department after seeing smoke outside their front door.nbspnbsp The fire quickly made its way up into the eaves of the home and the attic space.nbspnbsp On … [Read more...]