10/07/2026
It is a busy week for the PLVFD. We started today with our annual Fire Safety program at our grammar schools. Today was Lincoln School, K- 2nd grade, tomorrow it is Lenox School. Today, just after returning from Lincoln School, we were toned out to the new Meridia residential building on Wanaque Ave.
The PLPD reported that a ventilation unit on the fourth floor caught fire and created a dense smoke condition. Residents were evacuated. Not knowing for sure whether the fire spread beyond the original location, mutual aid requests were ordered and several surrounding towns responded. The fire was extinguished and the heavy smoke ventilated, resulting in only minor damage to the building. Wanaque Ave. was closed by the PLPD for a time to keep all safe. PLVFD thanks our fellow first responders, including the PLPD, PLRFAS, Pequannock FAS, Riverdale FD, Wanaque FD, Oakland FD, Wayne Co 3, Bloomingdale FD, Haledon FD and W Milford Fire Co 4. This was another example of the very responsive mutual aid system, and helps assure the best response to our emergencies.
Monday was our monthly department meeting, Tuesday was a special meeting and next Monday is our annual Open House. See other posts for details on the open house.
