On 1-11-26 Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage for East Orange while they battled a multiple alarm fire. Above assisting Verona, Belleville and Milburn at 49 Prospect St Carbon Monoxide Incident.
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2025 Brings 22% Increase In Calls
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.
CGFD Responds to Reported Structure Fire
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.
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.
