Mutual-Aid FAST Team Responds to Waldwick Commercial Fire
Photo by Courtesy of Saddle River Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Saddle River Fire Department
— November 11 — addle River firefighters responded mutual aid to Waldwick with Rescue 1142, assigned as the Firefighter Assistance and Search Team (FAST) during a working structure fire.
The crew operated alongside firefighters from Waldwick and other mutual-aid departments, providing specialized support during fireground operations.
FAST teams are assigned to monitor conditions and remain prepared to assist firefighters who become trapped, lost, injured or otherwise require emergency assistance inside a structure. Their role is an important part of firefighter safety during working fires.
The initial response was handled by the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. Other mutual-aid resources included Franklin Lakes Fire Department Ladder 3, which was initially assigned to cover the second-alarm response before being redirected to the scene.
The coordinated response provided additional resources and firefighter safety support during the incident.
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