pThe GRFD welcomed the Terrific for Tots 3 years olds from the Glen Rock Community School.nbsp Firefighter Degregorio dazzled the students with his knowledge of firematics and apparatus operation.nbsp The kids especially enjoyed seeing Ladder 832s boom extended proudly in the … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD hosted a pancake breakfast for scores of borough residents.nbsp The breakfast was held in conjunction with the start of National Fire Prevention Week.nbsp Members of the Department made pancakes of all shapes and sizes and handed out fire prevention materials.nbsp In … [Read more...]

pMembers of the GRFD participated in a roof ventillation drill at the Bergen County Fire Academy.nbsp The simulator was constructed by burning pallets under a plywood roof.nbsp Under such live fire conditions all participating members were able to practice the various skills … [Read more...]

table border0 cellSpacing0 cellPadding3 width100 aligncentertbodytrtd height38 width30tdtd vAlignmiddle alignleftpOn October 6 2013 at 930 am the GRFD will be hosting a pancake breakfast at Fire Headquarters Harding Plaza for the residents of the borough. The breakfast is being … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD participated in a Central Bergen Mutual Aid Drill at the Marcal Paper Factory in Elmwood Park.nbsp The mutual aid drill helped test the water supply uses at the vast paper factory.nbsp 830 Chief Jenningsnbspand Engine 833 Lt. Aguilarnbsphooked into the hydrant atnbspthe … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD was dispatched to 251 Rock Road for a report of someone stuck in an elevator between the first and second floors.nbsp Rescue 834nbspLt. Aguilar responded tonbspthe scene and used its elevator key to manually open the elevator doors.nbspnbspThe GRFDnbspmembers on scene … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspcontinued its annual tradition of participation in the Borough July 4th Parade.nbsp All four GRFDnbspapparatus as well as the chiefs vehicles were in top condition for their run along the parade route.nbsp The officers and members along with the GRFD color guard were … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD responded to the report a hazardous substance in the Diamond Brook at the intersection of Rock Rd and the Boulevard.nbspnbspAsst Chief Maurice 840 established command and initiated an attempt to locate the source of the substance.nbsp Operations were re-located to the … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbsphelped Garfields Company 4 welcome its new truck.nbsp The new tiller truck is a sparkilng 2012 Spartan GladiatorCrimson.nbsp GRFDs Engine 833 staffed by Chief Jennings Lt. AguilarnbspFF Azzopardi as well as future firefightersnbspNicknbspJennings Ryan Jennings MJ … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspresponded to an early morning rollover on Lincoln Ave.nbsp The rollover involved a single vehicle.nbsp Chief Jennings 830 established command andnbspRescue 834 Lt. Jennings as well as Engine 833 Capt. Sgarella responded to the scene.nbsp GRFD members assisted in … [Read more...]

pThe officers and members of the GRFD voted to make probationary FF Dave Azzopardi a full member of the department.nbsp FF Azzopardi who had been a probationary member since January has successfully completed all of the requirements for full membership.nbsp FF Azzopardi lives in … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspprovided mutual aid assistance to the Fair Lawn Fire Department while they battled a stubborn fire at a Broadway spa.nbsp Engine 833 Lt. Felt provided standby coverage at Fair Lawn Company 3s quarters.nbspppAdditional information can be found at a … [Read more...]

pMembers of the GRFDnbspparticipated in live fire training drills at the Bergen County Fire Academy.nbsp The training focused on hose advancement fire supression and victim searches in fully involved rooms.nbsp Members were able to experience a simulated first floor fire in a … [Read more...]

pThe GRFDnbspresponded to a rollover of a Jeep at the intersection of Rock Rd. and Ackerman Ave.nbsp The vehicle rolled over after being struck by a New Jersey Transit Bus.nbsp Rescue 834 Lt. Aguilar responded and controlled substances leaking from the vehicle as a result of the … [Read more...]

pThe GRFD provided mutual aid assistance to Fair Lawn in connection with a kitchen fire on Garfield Place.nbsp Ladder 832 stood by in GRFD headquaters to cover any calls in Fair Lawn while the FLFD extinguished the fire.nbspppAdditional information can be found at a … [Read more...]