Firefighters responded to 75 more calls in 2025. Chief of the Department Alex Beauchamp commented, that call volume has steadily increased over the years. He added, the 100% volunteer department continues to meet the challenges of the increasing call volume through a number of initiatives. Noting the departments recent successful recruitment and retention efforts.
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CGFD 2025 Santa Runs
On 12-21-25 Cedar Grove Firefighters asisted Santa spreading Christmas Cheer !
Center Fire Co.#1
North End Fire Co.#2
South End Co.#3
CGFD Responds to Maplewood Mutual Aid
On 12-20-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage for the So. Essex Fire Department while they battled a 2nd alarm fire.
CGFD Reponds Mutal Aid to Nutley
On 12-13-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters assited Nutley Firefighters at the scene of a 2nd Alarm Fire.
CGFD Responds to Car Fire
On 12-14-25 Cedar Grove Firefighters extinguished a unoccupied vehicle fire in front of the Staples Store. The fire was extinguished quickly no injuries were reported.
Recent Firefighter I Graduates
Cedar Grove Firefighters Zachary Williams and FF Jon Marotta completed their initial fire training December 5th 2025 graduating from the Passaic County Public Safety Academy. Pictured above, from the left, Captain Tower, FF Jon Marotta, FF Zachary Williams, Dep. Chief Alex Beauchamp.
North End Fire Co.#2 Ribbon Cutting
On 11-8-2025 Cedar Grove Firefirghters and Town Officials Open The New NE Fire House
The Fire Station was dedicated to Joseph Lipari (Pictured Holding The Left Side of The Plaque) who was instrumental in the buildings completion and long time member and resident.
A Look Inside
CGFD Responds to Small Fire
On 11–05–25, Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a small brushfire in Mills Reservation. The fire was extinguished without incident.
CGFD, Monthly Drill
On 11–02–25 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted their November monthly drill. Firefighters trained on oriented vent, enter, isolate, search (O-VEIS) techniques.
