Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company #1 Station 63-2

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Training Never Stops!

Yesterday, our members spent the afternoon training on our new aerial, getting hands-on time with both aerial operations and pumping using the IDEX SAM system.

Every hour of training helps our members become more comfortable with the new apparatus and ensures we’re ready when our community needs us.

🔥 Want to be part of something bigger and serve your community? Stop by, meet our members, and learn what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter. We’re always looking for neighbors ready to step up and serve!

Train hard. Stay ready. Serve our community. 🚒🔥

09/11/2026

Wishing a very happy and sweet New Year to all of our friends, neighbors, and families celebrating Rosh Hashanah. 🍎🍯

May the year ahead bring good health, happiness, peace, and plenty of blessings to you and your loved ones.

From all of us at Cliffwood Fire Company, L’Shanah Tovah! ✡️

09/11/2026

25 years later, and for so many of us, it still feels like yesterday.

Everyone who lived through September 11, 2001 remembers that day. We remember where we were, who we were with, and the moment we realized something was terribly wrong. We remember watching the unimaginable unfold and wondering what would happen next.

But through all of the fear and uncertainty, we also witnessed something that will never be forgotten: people running toward danger to help complete strangers.

While thousands were trying to escape, firefighters climbed those stairs. 343 FDNY firefighters answered their final alarm that morning. They carried their tools, their gear, and the responsibility that comes with answering the call. They knew people above them needed help, and they went anyway.

For those of us who wear the gear today, 9/11 is more than a chapter in a history book. It represents everything the fire service is supposed to stand for—courage, brotherhood, sacrifice, and service before self.

Twenty-five years have now passed, and an entire generation has grown up without personally remembering that morning. That makes our responsibility even greater. We have to tell the stories. We have to say their names. We have to make sure their sacrifice is never reduced to simply a date on the calendar.

We remember the 2,977 lives lost that day, and we continue to remember the first responders and others who became sick and lost their lives in the years that followed.

Their names matter. Their stories matter. Their sacrifice matters.

From all of us at Cliffwood Fire Company, we remember those we lost, we honor those who answered the call, and we stand with the families who have carried that loss for 25 years.

09/10/2026

FUN FACT THURSDAY! 🚒💦

Ever wonder why firefighters get a little excited when there’s a hydrant close by? 😂

A fire hydrant can supply hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of gallons of water every minute. That’s a whole lot of water when you need it fast!

So here’s our friendly neighborhood reminder: please give the hydrants some breathing room. Keep cars, trash cans, snow, and other obstacles away from them.

When there’s a fire, we’d much rather spend those extra seconds putting water on the fire than playing hide-and-seek with the hydrant. 😆🔥

Clear hydrants = quicker water = happier firefighters. 🚒💧

— Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company | Station 63-2

09/04/2026

Annual Hose & Ladder Testing

Today we spent the day getting our annual hose and ground ladder testing done.

It’s one of those things that happens behind the scenes, but it’s an important part of keeping our equipment ready. Our hose gets pressure tested and our ladders are inspected and load tested to make sure everything is still in good working condition.

We do this every year because our equipment gets used, moved around, exposed to the weather, and put through some pretty tough conditions. Testing gives us a chance to find a damaged hose, bad coupling, cracked ladder, or other problem before we need that piece of equipment on an actual call.

When someone calls 911, we need to know that the equipment coming off the truck is going to work the way it’s supposed to.

A big thank you to everyone who helped get everything pulled, tested, and put back in service today.

Another yearly job checked off the list and another step toward staying ready for the next call.

09/03/2026

FUN FACT THURSDAY: FIREFIGHTER BRAIN NEVER TURNS OFF.

Ever walk into a restaurant and immediately notice the EXIT sign, fire extinguisher, and pull station?

Congratulations… you’re thinking like a firefighter.

But seriously, it’s a good habit for everyone.

Whenever you enter a mall, restaurant, hotel, office, or other unfamiliar building, take a few seconds to notice where the exits, fire extinguishers, and fire alarm pull stations are located. And remember where a second exit is in case your normal way out is blocked.

When there’s smoke, darkness, or panic, even a familiar building can suddenly become difficult to navigate.

Enter. Observe. Know your way out.

You don’t need turnout gear to have good situational awareness!

Always size up. Stay aware. Stay safe.

09/01/2026

August kept our crew on the move!

From answering calls and training together to taking part in community events, our members put in a lot of time throughout the month.

Here’s a look at August 2026:

26 incidents
5 training sessions
9 department & community events
363 member hours
Average response time: 5 minutes, 55 seconds
273 calls year-to-date

Some months are quieter than others… August apparently didn’t get that memo.

Thank you to all of our members who continue to give their time to the department and our community. And as always, thank you to our families for putting up with the interrupted dinners, plans, and everything else that comes with the pager going off.

Cliffwood Fire Company | Station 63-2
Dedicated. Trained. Ready.

08/30/2026

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 11 years since our last department BBQ! It was great getting everyone together again to enjoy some good food, play a few games, catch up, and just have a good time outside of the usual calls and training.

Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it a great day. Hopefully we don’t wait another 11 years to do it again!

Serving together. Laughing together. Growing stronger together.

Here’s to bringing back an old tradition and not waiting another 11 years for the next one!

08/27/2026

🔥 FUN FACT THURSDAY 🔥

Did you know smoke alarms don’t last forever? 🚨

Most smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years, even if they still sound when you press the test button. Over time, the sensors inside can become less reliable.

🏠 Take a few minutes today to check your home:
• Look at the manufacture date on the back of your smoke alarms
• Replace alarms that are 10 years old or older
• Test your alarms monthly
• Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home

That little device on your ceiling can make a BIG difference when seconds count.

Working smoke alarms save lives. Be prepared. Be safe.

🔥 Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company 63-2 🔥