On 3-21-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted South Essex Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire in South Orange.
Members overhaul second floor check for hidden fire
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to South Orange
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CGFD Responds Mutual aid to Livingston
On 3-15-2026 cedar Grove firefighters provided coverage while Livingston Firefighters battled a second alarm fire.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to South Orange
On 3-14-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted South Essex Firefighters at the scene of a structure fire in South Orange.
CGFD Attends West Essex Drill
On 3-14-2026, Cedar Grove firefighters participated in a West Essex Fire Department Wide Drill at the Bergen County Public Safety Complex.
CGFD Responds to Brush Fire
On 3-11-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the wooded area behind a Cliffside Drive commercial business. The fire was ignited by a down power line located adjacent to NJ Transit Rail Line.
CGFD Responds To Fire
On 03-4-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters where dispatched to a activated fire alarm at an area catering hall 1131 Pompton Ave. While responding the department was advised of a active fire in the basement. The fire was quickly extinguished, there was some minor damage and no injuries reported.
Blizzard of 2026
2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters stood by in there fire stations throughout the blizzard. The states first in over thirty years.
CGFD Responds to Primary Electrical Wire Down
On 2-18-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighter responded to the area of Route 23 and Stevens Ave. on the report of a electrical wire down and fire. Firefighters stood by until the scene could be safely turned over to PSE&G personnel.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid To Montclair
Cedar Grove Firefighter provided coverage while Montclair Firefighter battle a general alarm fire.
CGFD Monthly Drill
On 2–01–26 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted their February monthly drill. Firefighters trained on orientated search, forcible entry and rapid intervention techniques.
