Communications dispatched the Volunteers to a home on Birch Rd. for a smell of something burning.  Enroute Chief Bohny was advised of a heavy smell of gas on the outside of the home.  Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy Jr), Engine 335 (Lt. Fahy), Engine 331 (FF Dodd) and Engine 334 responded. 

Ladder 342 arrived on location and investigated the basement area.  Finding the basement charged with gas the home was evacuated and 331's crew shut down the gas main on the outside of the home.  Crews then vented and re-entered the home.  Basement crews reported charred wiring and insolation.  They also reported a 1/4 inch hole in the gas flex pipe.  Crews then shut down the electrical main to the home.  PSE&G as well as Rockland Electric were dispatched.  Crews checked the rest of the home thoroughly and found everthing else in order.  Chief Bohny downsized and kept the Ladder on location until the utility supervisors arrived.  Once both supervisors were on location they were advised of the findings and the scene was turned over to them.

Crews reported that a lightning strike which exploaded a tree in the front yard had sent an electrical current thru an electrical dog fence into the home.  The wiring had been against the gas flex pipe and burnt thru it.  The pressure of the gas coming out of the pipe put out the fire burning in the insolation and had been too rich to reach an explosive level.

The Smokies had a busy weekend of softball. On Friday night 6/26 the Smokies won a slugfest 25-20 over Paramus.  On Sunday, the Smokies lost a tough one 9-8 to Oradell.  There are no games this weekend due to the 4th of July holiday.  The Smokies resume playing Friday night 7/10 under the lights against Glen Rock and then a Sunday morning showdown on 7/12 against Wyckoff. 

At 16:10 hours the Wyckoff Fire Department was dispatched to 545 Long Drive for a reported fire in the basement of a residential home. As per Wyckoff's standard operating procedures they immediately requested a "2-out-engine" from Franklin Lakes to the scene. At 16:12 hours one engine was requested by Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes engine 331 (OIC S. Post) with a crew of 5 was in service immediately. Captain Kohan (349) was already on location and was assigned to the interior of the home to supervise the crews working inside.

Wyckoff Chief Murphy (230) arrived on location and confirmed patrol's report of a working fire in the basement of the structure and requested a second alarm assignment to the scene. Franklin Lakes engine 331 arrived immediately behind first-due Wyckoff units and was directed by command to send it's crew into the home and begin primary searches on the second floor (division 2) for any possible victims. All searches were negative.

While the crew of engine 331 was performing aggressive searches of the second floor and conducting truck operations, Wyckoff's personnel were advancing additional attack lines into the structure and continuing their ongoing battle with the blaze in the basement.

Through a well-coordinated effort by the mutual aid and an outstanding job by the Wyckoff FD the fire was extinguished quickly and effectively, which resulted in the structure being saved as the fire was contained to the basement. JOB WELL DONE!

R3's wetdown was a complete success.  The Volunteers would like to thank everyone that attended the event.  Even though the weather didnt cooperate we still had a steady stream of incoming Fire Aparatus and a large crowd enjoying the day.

A special Thanks to Ex-Chief Jeremy Donch the Chairman of the wetdown committee and FF Alan Frankel who assisted Jay with the planning.  We would also like to thank our Ladies Auxilary who are always there to support us whenever we need them.

During the wetdown the Volunteers were dispatched to a truck fire in Urban Farms Shopping Center at 1553 Hours.  Chief Bohny (330), Chief Murphy (230) and Engine 335 (Capt Kohan) responded with Wyckoff FD.  Chief Bohny had Wyckoff's Engine stretch a line and the fire was quickly put out. 

As the wetdown was wrapping up Communications dispatched an Activated Fire Alarm at 1909 hours.  Chief Bohny (330), Chief Murphy (230), Engine 335 (Capt. Kohan) and Wyckoff Units responded.  Command reported an accidental activation and released all units.

Thank you to Chief Murphy and the Wyckoff Fire Department for your assistance.

Come help the Franklin Lakes Fire Department celebrate our new Rescue truck at Headquarters on Bender Ct from 2pm-7pm on Saturday June 13th.  The day will be full of fun for the whole family. 

At 0209 Hours Communications dispatched 1 Engine to respond mutual aid to Wyckoff for a smoke condition.  Chief Bohny (330), Assistant Chief Knubel (340) and Engine 331 (FF Comitto) responded.  Wyckoff Command (Chief Murphy, 230) reported a smoke condition on the first floor.  As crews arrived the smoke was found to be caused by a fire in an electrical panel. 

At 1844 Hours Communications reported an Activated Fire Alarm in a residence.  Chief Bohny (330), Assistant Chief Knubel (340), Engine 331 (FF Broek), Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy) and Engine 335 (FF Stanley) responded.  Crews reported an electrical problem in the home which caused the alarm to activate.

At 2256 Hours the Volunteers were dispatched to another Activated Fire Alarm in Headquarters first due.  Chief Bohny (330), Assistant Chief Knubel (340), Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy), Engine 335 (Lt Fahy) responded.  Command (330) arrived on location and reported the Alarm was activated by burnt cooking.  Ladder 342 arrived on location and took the report.

At 0405 Hours Communications dispatched an Activated Fire Alarm.  Chief Bohny (330) and Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy) responded.  Crews reported the alarm activated because of the weather.  Capt Fahy reported the homeowner will be contacting the alarm company in the morning. 

After two tough losses to Saddle Brook and Maywood, the Smokies bounced back with 2 strong wins against Hawthorne (22-10) and Mahwah (15-11).  After taking a weekend off due to the wetdown, the 3-2 Smokies will play in Paramus on Sunday 6/21.

At 0408 Hours Communications dispatched an activated fire alarm.  Chief Bohny and Ladder 342 (Devenney) responded.  Upon arrival Officers reported a smell of smoke coming from the home.  Communications dispatched a keyholder who responded immediately.  Upon investigation the cause was found to be an electrical adapter.  The unit was unplugged and Command terminated the incident.

At 1028 Hours Communications dispatched a possible fire under a truck.  Engine 332 (Capt. Fahy), Engine 335 (Devenney), and Engine 331 (FF Comitto) responded.  Upon Officers arrival the Volunteers were updated that the fire was out.  Engine 332 arrived and returned the rest of the incoming units.  Capt Fahy (348) reported that landscapers were filling a leaf blower with fuel and another worker accidentally dropped a cigarette and ignited the blower.  The fire was out prior to FD's arrival and no injuries occurred.  Command was terminated.

At 1324 Hours Communications dispatched an activated Fire Alarm.  Chief Bohny and Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy) responded.  Crews checked the home and it was found that a plumber had accidentally cut a line to the fire alarm system. 

Capt. Fahy Jr, Capt. Kohan, Lt. Fahy Sr and FF Broek took the day to support the Wounded Warriors Foundation.  Bergen County Harley-Davidson held the fundraiser called the "Freedom Run" from Hackensack Courthouse around Ground Zero and back to Liberty State Park.  It was a picture perfect day and we were glad to support the cause.  With over 4,000 participants the day was a complete success. 

Communications dispatched 4 runs on Sunday which included a Transformer Explosion, Gas Leak in a home, Overturned Vehicle on 287 South and a cover Engine to Wyckoff while they investigated a fire in a office space. 

Great job done by all those that responded. 

At 1149 Hours Communications dispatched 1 Engine mutual aid to Wyckoff for an Activated Fire Alarm at Eisenhower School.  Assistant Chief Knubel and Engine 335 (Capt. Fahy) responded.  Wyckoff Command (Chief Murphy) returned Franklin Lakes units as the cause for the activation was found.

At 1715 Hours Communications dispatched 1 Engine to Wyckoff for a possible fire in the old A&P.  Cheif Bohny, Assistant Chief Knubel and Engine 335 (Capt Fahy) responded.  Wyckoff Command reported a minor fire on the roof of the building.  Chief Bohny arrived on location and assisted Wyckoff Command.  Engine 335 tagged a hydrant and set up hose lines to feed the spinkler connections.  Once that task was completed the crew was split, a ladder was placed on the "B" side of the building and another crew went to the roof to assist.  The fire was found to have just been on the top of the roof and had not extended into the structure.  FLFD crews assisted in removing the equipment from the roof.  A great job done by Wyckoff FD.

Also on scene HoHoKus and Ramsey Fast Teams.  Waldwick Truck and Midland Park Engine covered the Township while units operated.

Photos courtesy of Waldwick Fire Department

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Tour "A" responded to (2) Activated Fire Alarms and a CO Alarm between 1030 Hours and 1600 hours.  All activations proved to be false after crews investigated. 

At 2147 Hours Communications dispatched for a car leaking transmission fluid.  Chief Bohny arrived on location and reported a small ammount of fluid in the parking lot.  Res3cue responded and put speedy dry down. 

As the Volunteers were enjoying down time after attending the Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff Parades, Communications dispatched an Activated Fire Alarm at 1540 hours.  Command (330) reported an ongoing problem with the alarm system.

At 2350 hours, Communications dispatched an Activated CO Alarm.  Ladder 342 (Capt Fahy Jr) and Engine 331 (FF Broek) responded.  Crews checked the building with the meters along with PSE&G.  Command (348) reported that no readings had been found.

The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.  Enjoy the parades and events of the day but remember those who have given thier lives while protecting us. 

Communications dispatched the Volunteers to a smoking tow truck.  Communications was updated by another caller that the engine block had caught fire.  Assistant Chief Knubel (340), Engine 331 (FF Meyers Jr) and Engine 332 (FF Kowalski) responded.  Upon Police arrival a passer by had stopped with a fire extinguisher and knocked down the fire.  FLFD arrived and cut the power.  Assistant Chief Knubel placed all units back into service.