On Saturday, November 24, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department participated in the annual Christmas Parade in Wallington. Apparatus from all over New Jersey, as well as a few other states participated in this successful holiday show.

On Saturday, November 3, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched on reports from a caller of flames on Content Avenue. Upon arrival, crews encountered van fully involved in fire that caused nearby wooden pallets of wood flooring and crates of floor tiles to ignite and burn. Engine 615 was first due with Third Assistant Chief Anthony Maiolo running command.

On Monday, Octover 29, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to what was reported to be an "explosion" on Albert Street.

Upon arrival on scene, companies found a vehicle on fire, parked between two trailers. A successful attempt was made at gaining access to the ...

On Saturday, October 27, 2007 the Lodi Fire Department held an evaluation for the members of the new Junior Firefighter program at the Westervelt Firehouse.

At 22:22 hrs the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire in a bedroom at 124 Burns Ave. Upon arrival Asst Chief Baldino (F-1) reported he had a 2 ½ story frame with nothing showing from the exterior and established command...

On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, Rescue Truck Company 1 held an Extrication Drill at Fire Headquarters. The purpose of the drill was extrication / rescue training and education using the newly acquired Hurst rescue tools.

October 8th through the 15th marked Fire Prevention Week in Lodi. Members of the Lodi Fire Department, along with Sparky the Dog, went to all elementary schools in Lodi to educate children on the dangers of fire and fire safety.

On Monday, September 3, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to what was reported to be a vehicle fire at 340 Essex St.

Upon arrival on scene, Second Assistant Chief Telep reported ...

On Tuesday, August 28th, the Lodi Fire Department received delivery of two new Rescue One rescue boats from Mid/Atlantic Rescue Co. Both are 18 foot aluminum boats with Yamaha Jet Drive motors.  The lettering has been done by Niland Signs.

On Friday August 24th at approximated 15:00 hours the Lodi FD FOAM Team was requested to Route 17 North in Hasbrouck Heights for a mutual aid call for a tanker accident.

Upon arrival, units found a fully loaded gasoline tanker laying on..

At 05:42 hours early Saturday morning, The Lodi Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in the basement of a Liquor Store on Terhune Ave. Police on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of a Chinese Food Restaurant next to the liquor store...

At approximately 10:30 AM, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to Essex Street near Route 80 for a motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler and a van. Dispatch also mentioned a possible entrapment.

On Tuesday, July 10, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to the Armory with reports of a truck on fire. Upon arrival, command requested that dispatch retransmit to approaching companies a second message stating that the fire was actually on Route 80.

At approximately 00:58 hours on Monday morning, July 9, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to 82 Westervelt with reports of a house fire. First due engine and truck companies encountered flames beneath a window coming from the rear of the house. Walls were opened up on the interior of the house behind the flames until it ...

On July 5, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department held a ceremony to swear in the new officers and chiefs. Services were held from 7:00 PM to 20:30 hours at Hose Company 2 firehouse on Kennedy Drive.

At 11:51 AM on June 20, 2007, the last and final call for Lieutenant Lance E. Porco was announced by dispatch as the Lodi Fire Department honorably saluted his firehouse. Staying with Lodi Fire Department tradition, the bay doors were raised and lowered as...

On Sunday, May 6, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to 34 John Street at 09:30 hours with a report of a fire. Details were given that the homeowner had smoke in the home but couldn’t locate the fire.

At approximately 00:28 hours, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to 20 Rennie Place with reports from an officer on scene of smoke coming from the second floor. The first-due interior crew encountered a mattress that was on fire. Tools were used to cut open the mattress ...

On Sunday, April 22, 2007, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to Yolanda Place with a report of a fire. Upon arrival, the officer on scene reported a heavy smoke condition in the basement due to a fire which, reportedly, was already out. The first due interior ...

On Monday April 16, 2007, the Borough of Lodi experienced the after-effects of a massive Nor-Easter that traveled through our area. Similar to the devastation of Hurricane Floyd, emergency services were dispatched to assist the public and make emergency evacuations/rescues.

The Lodi Fire Department has purchased and received Air-Pak® Fifty self-contained breathing apparatus from SCOTT Health and Safety.

Every member who participated in the fit testing has...

On February 10, the Lodi Fire Department held the annual Chief's dinner honoring Chief Steve Moravick and his 3 assistant chiefs. The dinner was celebrated at the Venetian in Garfield and a wonderful time was had by...