Ridgefield Park Fire Department Engine Co. 1

Ridgefield Park Fire Department Engine Co. 1 Captain - Robert Stauffer Sr. 1st LT - Peter Arciuolo. 2nd LT - Bill Graves In December of 1891, three houses on Preston Street were destroyed in a single fire.

This fire prompted the call for organized fire protection. Meeting at Mergler's Store on Main and Mt. Vernon Streets, those citizens unanimously agreed to organize a fire company and on January 10, 1892, Ridgefield Park Hose Company Number One was incorporated. Members contributed funds and a 2 wheeled hose jumper and auxiliary equipment were purchased. Bonds were also sold and $1000 was raised to purchased a lot and erect a building on the site where Hose Company Number One presently stands.

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63 Mt Vernon St
Ridgefield Park, NJ
07660

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The RPFD is always looking for new members. Engine 1 is located in the center of town. If you think you have what it takes to become one of Ridgefield Parks Bravest stop by one of the firehouses on a Sunday.

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