Small Fire in Laundromat

Just after midnight firefighters responded to Plaza 141 the laundromat for a fire in a dryer. Car 50 arrived and reported a smoke condition in the building Engine 53 arrived and stretched a hand line in and put out a small fire in the dryer a patron of the store had used a fire extinguisher … Read more

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Wood Pile in Budd Lake Catches Fire

Mount Olive Fire responded to Sandshore Rd. for a report of an outside fire called in by a passerby. Car 50 arrived and reported a 20 x 40-foot firewood pile on fire Engine 53 and Engine 95 arrived and used 2 hose lines to extinguish the fire, crew then started to pull apart the logs … Read more

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Firefighters Respond to Wildwood Ave Chimney Fire

Firefighters responded to wildwood ave. for a carbon monoxide alarm after investigating they found the chimney pipe was clogged at the base of the wood stove. Crews vented the house and unclogged the pipe and the home owner will have to make repairs. Units returned to service within an hour.    

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Firefighters Continue to train on Vacant House

Firefighter continue to train on a vacant house on goldmine rd. crews trained on breaching walls and venting roofs. Crews worked off the ladder truck and ground ladders as well as pulling celling’s and breaching walls to get out of dangerous situations they may face.

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Budd Lake Assists Stanhope

Stanhope Fire responded to a report of a Town House fire on Stone Gate lane (Sussex County). As units arrived they had smoke from the basement a line was stretched but had a hard time making the basement so a hole was put in the floor and water was poured in but the fire had … Read more

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Budd Lake Celebrates in Netcong

The fire department participated in the Netcong Christmas Parade Ladder 58 Chiefs 51 and 52 had a great time showing some Holiday Spirit.  

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Congratulations to our 2018 officers.

  Chief Michael Dorlon 1st Asst Chief Kevin Maloney 2nd Asst Chief Joe Compano Captain Robert Sheard 1st Lt Nick Bernabei 2nd Lt Keil Klaver President Dave Brown Vice President Mark Bernabei Treasurer Bob Hill Secretary Amanda Petrick Personnel Officer AJ Herring

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Christmas Tree Safety

Picking the tree Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Placing the tree Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2" from the base of the trunk. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents … Read more

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Rt. 80 Rollover

Squad 56, Car 52 and Car 50 responded to Route 80 west at mm 24.6 for a car rolled over into the woods. The SUV was 10 feet into the woods and rolled over on its roof next to a tree the driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. 56 Assisted the tow … Read more

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