Wanaque Boro Fire Dept

09/11/2026

We shall NEVER FORGET 9-11-2001. In our hearts and minds this is a day that we will ALWAYS REMEMBER those that died while under Terrorist attack. WE remember and Thank all the Firefighters and EMS that lost their life we attempting to save thousands under attack in New York City, Shanksville, PA and Washington DC. We also thank all the first responders that survived this horrific attack. This attack did not just affect these major points but our entire country was under attack. NEVER FORGET what these terrorists did to our country. They thought they would destroy us, but we are a STRONG and UNITED Country. We showed them what Resilience and Strength will do. Let us never lose this Love and Support of our country.

08/11/2026

The volunteers of the Wanaque Fire Department responded to 33 calls in the month of July. 221 YTD
17- Fire Alarms
1 - Gas Leaks
5 - CO alarms
1- Motor Vehicle Accidents
1- Extrication
4- Mutual Aid Calls
2- Brush Fires
1- Dumpster Fire
1- Lift Assist
5-Fire Drills
Members also attended 1 Company meeting and 1 Department meeting.
There were a total of 462 manhours provided by volunteer firefighters, for the month of July for firematics only. This is not inclusive of manhours utilized performing other necessary Fire Department activities.
We thank our community for their continued support.

08/03/2026

The Members of the Wanaque Fire Department wishes to shout out to all the Wanaque Borough dispatchers. We truly appreciate the dedication and service that you provided to the Wanaque Fire Department, Police Department and First Aid Squad over all the years that you served Wanaque Borough. Your cooperation and knowledge of all the emergency services to provide professionalism to us and the residents of Wanaque Borough have not gone unnoticed.
YOU ALL WILL BE TRULY MISSED! We wish you all success in your future endeavors.
We can only hope the the new Passaic County dispatch system can meet the high standards that you have set.
THANK YOU ALL!

07/31/2026

Sadly enough, Wanaque FD was requested to deploy our Swiftwater Rescue Raft to Passaic today to assist with the search of a missing 10 year old girl lost in the Passaic River yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the children involved in this horrific tragedy. We also pray for the safety of all the First Responders involved in this search.

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

Come out and support our neighboring FD in honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9-11

07/27/2026

Wanaque FD on standby with Tanker 544 at Apshawa Firehouse in West Milford while working at a house fire on Oak Ridge Rd.

07/22/2026

🚒 Join the Wanaque Borough Fire Department at National Night Out! 🚒

The members of the Wanaque Borough Fire Department are excited to be a part of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Memorial Field!

Stop by to meet your local firefighters, check out our fire apparatus, learn about fire safety, and see the equipment we use to protect our community every day. It’s a great opportunity to meet the first responders who proudly serve Wanaque while enjoying an evening filled with food, music, activities, and fun for the whole family.

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter? We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our department. We’d love to talk with you. Stop by the truck during the event to learn more about what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter and how you can make a difference.

We look forward to seeing everyone there as we come together to celebrate the strong partnership between our first responders and the community.

See you at National Night Out! 🚒❤️🤍💙

07/22/2026

🚴 New Jersey E-Bike Law Now in Effect 🚴

If you ride an e-bike, moped, or other electric-powered two-wheeled vehicle, be sure to understand the new licensing, registration, insurance, helmet, and age requirements.

Review the reference guide below to see which rules apply to your vehicle. Ride safely and obey all traffic laws! 🚲⚡