INTO THE ATTIC: Franklin Lakes Firefighters Stop House Fire in Minutes With Massive Mutual Aid Response
photos courtesy of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – The rapid, coordinated response of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department (FLVFD) and its mutual aid partners prevented a catastrophic loss last Thursday afternoon. Firefighters successfully battled a structure fire that originated in the kitchen and quickly extended into the attic space of a home on Covington Place East.
Quick Action Prevents Disaster
The emergency call came in at 1:18 PM on Thursday, October 23rd, reporting a building fire. The speed of the initial response was critical:
- 1:21 PM: Just three minutes after the alert, Car 2 (Assistant Chief Piccoli) arrived on the scene and immediately reported smoke showing from the structure. Recognizing the danger, he quickly transmitted the working fire signal and established initial command.
- Escalation: Car 1 (Chief Bohny) arrived shortly after and assumed command, immediately requesting a 2nd Alarm from the Bergen County Public Safety Communication Center, bringing in essential mutual aid resources.
Fire Located and Extinguished
A crucial 360-degree assessment of the building confirmed the fire had started in the kitchen and was already spreading into the attic space above.
The arrival of Ladder 3 was timely. Crew members quickly stretched a line into the structure and successfully extinguished the bulk of the fire concentrated in the kitchen.
Additional Franklin Lakes companies and multiple mutual aid departments then worked together to:
- Extinguish the remaining pockets of fire (hot spots).
- Conduct thorough searches of the structure.
- Perform extensive overhaul operations to ensure the fire was completely suppressed and prevent reignition.
Thank You to Mutual Aid Partners
The FLVFD extended its sincere gratitude to the multiple agencies that responded to the 2nd Alarm call, emphasizing the strength of the Bergen County mutual aid network.
Special thanks were given to:
- Franklin Lakes Police Department (@franklinlakespd)
- Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps (FLVAC) (@franklinlakesvac)
- Wyckoff Fire Department (@wyckoff_fire_department)
- Protection Fire Company 1
- Mahwah Ladder Co. 4 / Eng Co 425 (@mahwahladderco4_engco425)
- Oakland Volunteer Fire Department (@oaklandnj_vol_fire_dept)
- Ramsey Fire Department (@ramseyfd_nj)
- Midland Park Fire Department (@midland_park_fire_department)
The seamless coordination between these departments ensured the fire was brought under control swiftly, minimizing damage and reinforcing the dedication of North Jersey’s volunteer first responders.
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