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Tender 57 and Car52 responded to a house fire in Hopatcong the tender arrived and staged then was released. Car 52 went to the command post and stood by before being released.

Thursday night the New Jersey State Police requested the boat to assist with a body recovery from Allamuchy Pond off of Rt. 517. Cars 50, 51 and 52 along with Utility 54 and Marine 1 responded Allamuchy Engine and Chief were called to asset. Crews put the boat in the water and retrieved the body … Read more

Around lunch time Monday calls came in for smoke and arching from the roof of the mall at 206 in the Flanders section. Cars 50, 52 and 91 arrived along with Tower 96 and Engine 53 and went to the rear. T 96 laddered the roof while E-53 secured the power to a heating system … Read more

Recently the Tender along with Car 52 responded to Washington Twp. for a house fire. Tender 57 stood by at the scene then was released after a half hour.

The department participated in local government visit by the 3rd graders from Chester M. Stephen School kids toured the Municipal Building then out to see the police, Fire and Ambulances. It is great to see the kids learning.

The month of May may have brought flowers but also many car accidents. The Rescue responded to several crashes most minor injuries a few were had some more serious injuries. The jaws of life were used 3 times please drive with caution and don’t be distracted.

On May 31st, 2026, was the 15th anniversary of the passing and line of duty death of Assistant Chief Thomas Shields. The Budd Lake Fire Department was honored to be a part of the ceremony Ladder 58 along with Roxbury Tower 15 proudly flew the flag over the street entrance. Tom Shields was a dedicated … Read more

The month of May was wildland training starting with work in the woods using UTV-1 and making lines and starting fire attack. The second part was working on progressive hose lays and advancing line into fires. Then the crews took turns working on chain saw safety and proper use in cutting and felling trees.

Early Saturday morning the Rescue was called to route 46 and Connelly av for a piece of guardrail that was sticking out into a lane of travel. 55 Used their K-12 saw and cut the rail and opened up the roadway. Several cars hit the piece before it was removed no injuries or major damage … Read more