Welcome to the official website of the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department. Located in Oradell, New Jersey, the OFD has been providing fire and rescue services since 1897 to the borough. We are made up of nearly 60 dedicated professional volunteers, responding to approximately 300-400 calls a year including alarms, fires, accidents, rescue incidents, and public service requests, day or night.

On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for visiting our website and for your continued support.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Dan Nywening
Chief of Department

Around 5pm this evening the Oradell Fire Dept was dispatched to an oven fire on Summit Avenue. Arriving Chief 20 discovered smoke showing and directed E24 to stretch in from the hydrant and stretch an attack line to the front door. Upon initial investigation crews found the fire contained to the oven, with a heavy smoke condition. T21 arrived and assisted with a vent and S22′s crew assisted in disassembling the stove and removing the contents.

As the warm weather arrives, so do the cool crisp nights and fire pit season. Here we have a few tips for your safety.

-Always place your fire pit away from your house, shed, deck or any other structure.

-Place them away from any trees or other vegetation.

-Never leave them unattended.

-Always make sure they are fully extinguished after use.

-Do not use any flammable liquids to light the fire (gasoline, lighter fluid etc.).

-Do not allow children to play near them.

-Always be cautious of where burning embers my land.

If you feel the fire has grown to large or out of control, dial 911 immediately.

Just after 4pm today, the OFD was dispatched to Kinderkmack rd and Oradell ave on an MVA where a Jeep had rolled over. Arriving units learned that the driver had already removed themselves from the vehicle. Car 202 and Squad 22 assisted with a battery disconnect and applied speedy dry.

Just before 10pm last night, the OFD was dispatched to the scene of a single car accident at Kinerkmack Rd and East Dr. The Honda left the roadway and struck several signs, a few bushes, and finally a tree. Car 201, 202 and Squad 22 responded for a battery disconnect and minor fluid spill and assisted while the tow cleaned up.

On Tuesday, the OFD was requested mutual aid into River Edge to assist at a house fire. C20 E24 and T21 responded and assisted with Laddering the house and performing overhaul. River Edge FD made a nice stop and the house was not substantially damaged. New Milford FD also responded as well as REPD and REVAC.

Video courtesy of Mike Villanova

As Spring rounds the corner, the Oradell Fire Department  would like to remind you about Barbecue safety . If you have not done so yet, please be certain to check your BBQ grills before the cooking season starts.

- Check to see that all connections do not leak, (use soapy water sprayed on connections to check for leaks) and check hoses to make sure there are no cracks or worn spots and replace worn or torn parts if necessary

- Never store propane cylinders indoors. Check with your local distributor to be sure that the cylinders are not out of date and are safe for use

- For charcoal grills , use caution in storing lighter fluid . Always use the approved containers for storing lighter fluid . Never store any flammables near any source of ignition

As always , should an emergency arise dial 911 immediately for the fire department.