Cedar Grove Probationary Firefighters Zac Wiiliams and John Marotta completed over 200 hours of their intial fire training. Pitured below they are being tested at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy Evaluation Day. Both successfully completed the firefighter portion of the program. They now move on to the hazardous material operations portions. Congratulations !
On 3/23/25 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted their monthly rope drill.
On July 23, 2024, Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a car vs tractor-trailer crash on Ridge Road. One person was removed from the car and transported to an area hospital. Cedar Grove Police are investigating.
On June 24, 2024 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the scene of a fallen tree onto two vehicles with power wires down. Firefighters were able to safely assist one operator from his vehicle. PSE&G and DOT crews responded. The highway did remain closed while repairs were being made.
The 2024 Dept. Dinner Recognizes Ex Chief Michael Grasso
On 10-8-2023 Cedar Grove Firefighter responded to So. Orange to provided coverage while they handled a general alarm fire.
On November 11th 2020 C.G.F.D. Responds to Ridge Road and Route 23 to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash with Extrication. One subject was removed and transported to a local hospital.
Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted Fairfield Firefighters at the scene of a three alarm fire at the Animal Hospital of Fairfield. The building was vacant and no animals or staff were injured.
Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage for the Township of Montclair while they battled a general alarm fire.
Cedar Grove Police and Fire were dispatched to the area of Pompton Avenue between Vincent Road and East Lindsley on a report of a possible vehicle fire. Upon arrival police located a vehicle parked in the outside lane of Pompton Avenue Southbound. The vehicle’s engine compartment was fully engulfed. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly. No injures were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown however it does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
