Fire alarms, mutual aid runs, even a smoke condition kept Allendale's Bravest on their toes the past couple of weeks.

On Wed the 7th, Waldwick FD requested an engine as part of their 2nd alarm gas leak incident.  Engine 935 responded directly to the scene as per Waldwick command and stood by a hydrant for 45 minutes while WFD crews evacuated the immediate area. Public Service managed to bring the leak under their control and all units were released shortly thereafter.   Later on the 7th, Engine 932 and Ladder 941 responded to a residence on Hillside to investigate a fire alarm.  Chief 930 also responded. A piece of plastic in an oven during use resulted in a slight smoke condition thus setting off the alarm. Natural vent was used to alleviate the condition, a report was taken and all units returned back to service.

On the 8th Engine 935 and Ladder 941 responded to a residence on Homewood to investigate a fire alarm. Crews confirmed a report of dust created by contractors on scene was the culprit.  The night of the 8th AFD hosted their annual Fire Prevention Open House.  Many parents and kids enjoyed the festivities and tour of the station and equipment.

During the early evening of Friday the 9th, Engine 932 and Ladder 941responded to an alarm at a residence in Rio Vista. Crews determined dust from a basement work shop was the cause. 20 minutes after returning from this alarm were dispatched to another alarm activation on Edgewood.  Steam from a shower was the culprit.

On Saturday the 10th, Allendale Fire hosted the annual Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Memorial Service at the Guardian Angel Church.  The service honors the members of the mutual aid who passed away during the previous year. Representatives from area departments and the deceased's family members were in attendance. Mayor Vince Barra spoke at the service as well.

A fire alarm at a residence on E. Crescent on Columbus Day was handled by Engine 932 and Chief 930. A malfunction of the alarm system was determined to be the cause.

On Monday the 19th, Waldwick requested station coverage due to a working fire in their first alarm response area. Engine 935 provided the service and logged no runs during the 45 minute time frame.

During the early morning hours of the 20th, Engine 932 handled a waterflow alarm at a commercial establishment out on Commerce Drive.  Crews performed a search of the structure with nothing found. During the incident, a neighbor reported smoke issuing from a house on Hillside Ave. 932 and Chief 930 took up from Commerce to handle the 2nd incident but it was determined to be steam from a dryer vent. Later on the 20th a fire alarm on Orchard Street was caused by unattended cooking on a stove. Engine 932, 935 and Ladder 941along with Chief 930 and 940 all handled the incident.

An alarm at the daycare/preschool facility at Archer Church was inadvertently set off due to good intentions by the principal conducting a fire drill. No f.d. intervention was required.

Engine 932, 935 and Ladder 941along with Chief 930 handled a malfunctioning alarm system at a residence on Hillside on Saturday the 24th. An alarm on the 25th at a residence on Allen St. was caused by stovetop cooking. Chief 930 handled the incident.