NJ Division of Fire Safety Now Mandates 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarms

Published: March 9, 2019  ~   0

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Fire Safety is informing residents of a new smoke alarm regulation, effective January 1, 2019, which requires 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms be installed in homes built before January 1, 1977. continue reading →

How Often Should Wood Burning Fireplaces Be Inspected and Cleaned?

Published: February 14, 2019  ~   0

A resident recently asked “How often should wood burning fireplaces be inspected and cleaned?” A great question considering many in our community have wood-burning fireplaces in their homes—there is even one in our firehouse—so we are sharing the response from our Fire Official, Craig Bellamy. continue reading →

Your House Number Should Be Clearly Visible

Published: January 14, 2019  ~   0
The importance of having an address number on your home can not be emphasized enough, so we are asking our residents to take a moment to look at your house number. Make sure your numbers and make sure that they are clearly visible from the street.  It will help our department, as well as the police and first aid squad, find you easier and faster in the event of an emergency. continue reading →

Mendham Firefighters to Run in 2018 Tunnel to Towers 5k

Published: September 19, 2018  ~   0

On September 30, 2018, a group of Mendham Fire Department members, lead by Capt. Gary Lynch will run in the Tunnel to Towers 5k. While the event continues to grow as each year passes, the goal of the fundraiser remains the same; to not only support first responders and military injured in the line of duty, but also to honor them for their sacrifice to their country. continue reading →

In Memoriam: R. Thomas Crammer

Published: June 19, 2018  ~   0

Ronald Thomas “Tom” Crammer, Sr. was born on October 13, 1935. He passed away peacefully at home in Newport Beach, California on April 2, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. continue reading →

In Memoriam: Louis Esposito

Published: May 24, 2018  ~   0

Mr. Louis E. Esposito, 89, died on May 18, 2018, in Morristown Medical Center. Born in Port Morris, New Jersey, Mr. Esposito lived in Mendham, from 1957 to 1978, Netcong and Long Valley before moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 1989, where he was an avid golfer. continue reading →

112th Annual Dinner

Published: May 19, 2018  ~   0

Saturday, May 19, 2018 — This evening the Mendham Fire Department will celebrate accomplishments occurring in 2017 at its 112h Annual Dinner celebration. continue reading →

Matthew Bruin is Awarded MFD’s 2018 Scholarship

Published: May 1, 2018  ~   0

The Mendham Fire Department is pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship Winner is Firefighter Matthew Bruin. Matt, a member since November of 2015, was awarded $2,500.00 by the Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder Company on Monday, April 30, 2018. He will formally be be presented the scholarship during Mendham High School’s Awards Ceremony, on June 4, 2018. continue reading →

Mendham Fire Department Receives Grant from Wells Fargo

Published: October 13, 2017  ~   0

(Whippany, NJ , October 12, 2017) – Mendham Fire Department was awarded a $1,000 grant on October 12, by Wells Fargo Foundation to support the organization’s mission of fire suppression, prevention and education in the Borough of Mendham.  The community event was hosted by Wells Fargo’s newly selected region bank presidents, Greg White and AZ Abdulghani, at the East Hanover Marriott in Whippany. continue reading →

In Memoriam: Edward Amerman

Published: September 15, 2017  ~   0

Edward W. Amerman Jr, 84, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Mendham, died on Friday, September 15.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years MaryLou (Day), and children Edward, Keith, LouAnne and Robert.

Ed served in the Mendham Fire Department and First Aid Rescue Squad from 1966 through 1978.