On 10-19-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a Hillside Ave residence on a possible fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a door bell camera had caught fire. The fire was extinguished. The damage was minor and no injuries were reported.
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CGFD Responds To Large Mulch Fire
On 9-14-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters extinguished a large mulch fire at a Village Park Road Business
CGFD Responds To Reported Grill Fire
On 8-4-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a Mountain Ridge Drive residence on the report of a grill fire. In route the department was advised the fire had been extinguished. Upon arrival firefighters found that a exterior wall had caught fire and was still smoldering. The area was wet down and overhauled. No injuries were reported.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to Montclair
On 6-8-2025 Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage while Montclair Firefighters were at the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash.
Firefighter Evaluation Day
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 !
CGFD Conducts Rope Training
On 3/23/25 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted their monthly rope drill.
CGFD Responds to Car vs Tractor-Trailer Crash
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.
CGFD Responds to fallen tree, with people trapped.
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.
2024 Department Dinner
The 2024 Dept. Dinner Recognizes Ex Chief Michael Grasso
Zac Lynch, Dan Cirasa, Bret O’Connell, Steve Sinisi
