Garfield Fire Department Rescue Engine Co. #3

A huge thank you to Pastrami Bistro & Grill on River Road in Garfield for once again taking care of our membership with an unbelievable spread of pastrami sandwiches at tonight’s monthly meeting. The food was absolutely outstanding, fresh, packed with flavor, and truly second to none.

Pastrami Bistro & Grill continues to show why they are one of the best local businesses around. Not only do they consistently provide incredible quality food that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else in the area, but they are always stepping up to support the community in meaningful ways. Their generosity and dedication to the people of Garfield never go unnoticed.

We sincerely appreciate everything they do and highly encourage everyone to support this amazing local business. Thank you again for your continued support and for delivering another fantastic meal tonight!

This morning Monday, may 5th at 0741 hours members of garfield fire company #3 were dispatched to the area of MacArthur Avenue and Arnott Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash with an entrapment.

Chief 2-0, Deputy 3, deputy 4, Deputy 5 and members of Garfield Fire company #3 were on scene.

The vehicle was stabilized By deputy 3 and deputy 5 and the occupant was successfully extricated by members of company #3 within minutes.

The occupant was then turned over to members of EMS and transported to the hospital.

On Sunday, May 3rd 1st Lieutenant Magdziak and 2nd Assistant Engineer Robertson attended a Hi-Water Rescue Truck course held at Overpeck Park with members from several other departments. This type of specialized training was offered to help familiarize members with proper operation and to further their knowledge and abilities in urban flooding.

Support the Garfield Fire Department by helping us fill the boot!🚒

Our volunteers from all five companies are out at the intersections listed until 3:00PM! Any support is greatly appreciated!

At approximately 5 PM members of Rescue Engine 3 and Engine 5 were dispatched for the report of a vehicle fire on Outwater Lane in the area of First Street. On arrival Rescue Engine 3 encountered a vehicle with its engine compartment on fire. One line was stretched and the fire was put out in a matter of a few minutes. Members of Engine 5 and Saddlebrook Engine 2 were on scene and assisted with overhaul. The sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured.

Photo credits to Damien Danis and proper owners.

The officers and members of Fire Company 3 are out and about this weekend doing their annual letter walk fundraiser. They hand deliver 15,000 letters to your doors in hopes of a donation to help offset costs of things like training, equipment, firehouse appliances, repairs, food, etc. Please consider donating when you receive one!

While our members have not been placed on an official emergency standby as of yet, we have already answered several calls for service and remain at the firehouse ready. Please stay off the roads as the Dpw continues to try to keep up with the storm and to allow emergency vehicles to get where they need to be!

To our residents:

Rest assured we will be ready to respond despite the conditions of the upcoming storm. The Officers and Members have spent the last 24 hours preparing and are ready to answer calls for service. Please help us help you by clearing fire hydrants of snow (if you’re physically capable) to make them readily available and visible in case of a fire.

Please don’t throw the snow in the roadway, this could not only hinder our response but also make the DPW’s job harder. Please support them as they are the ones who wait for us on fire calls and plow our way to calls to get to you safely.

Lastly please check your vents for your appliances that maybe snow covered or frozen over. This could create a hazard to you and your family by creating a fire hazard by overheating your appliances, like dryers, and also can create a backup of carbon monoxide that can fill your home and create serious health hazards or worse.

21 years ago on this day, our brother Angelo Petta paid the supreme sacrifice. Responding to a call for a natural gas leak, Angelo put his neighbors under his protection and brought them all out to safety. While he was exiting the home, he suffered a medical emergency. Despite immediate emergency medical interventions, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Angelo is remembered for many things. His wit, his caring personality, his love for his family, his love for his City, his love for his duty as a firefighter, but mostly for his selflessness and always doing for others.

“And then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me.'"

Last night members participated in an Extrication Training led by 2nd Assistant Engineer Robertson.

Members trained on opening the hood, disconnecting the battery, breaking/cutting windows, stabilization of the vehicle and different techniques removing the doors and roof.