Recent calls
BFD responds to Brush fire on rainy day,
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
The BFD responded and extinguished a brush fire off Glenwild Ave.
Ladder 664 runs Ringwood House Fire
Sunday, February 19th, 2017
Ladder 664 responded to the scene of a Second Alarm House fire in Ringwood NJ on the evening of Sunday February, 19, 2017
Engine 661 responds to cover Pompton Lakes
Friday, May 8th, 2015
Engine 661 covered Pompton Lakes to cover while they responded to a working house fire. Other units responded to several calls in town.
Squad and Ladder run mutual aid to West Milford
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
663 and 664 were requested to the scene of a fire in the Apshawa section near the town line for a RIT request
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Car & Bike Show - July 24th!
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
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The BFD is hosting a Car & Bike Show on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Bloomingdale Firemen's Hall, 97 Hamburg Tpk., Bloomingdale, NJ. Music and entertainment to be provide...
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Word from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!
Monday, December 7th, 2020
This Saturday, December 12th (rain date 12/14) Santa is visiting the Boro! The BFD is proud to continue this tradition, although, it will be a bit different this year. Santa and his elves will follow ...
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Ziti Dinners on Pause, to Continue in Spring!
Monday, November 30th, 2020
The BFD would like to thank our community for supporting our take out ziti dinners this past fall! We regret to announce that we will putting a pause on our dinners for the winter months. Thank you fo...
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Its Fire Prevention Week! October 4th through 10th
Sunday, October 4th, 2020
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As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Bloomingdale Fire Department reminds residents:“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™ October 4, 2020 – The Bloomingdale Fire Department is...
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Word from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!
Monday, December 7th, 2020

This Saturday, December 12th (rain date 12/14) Santa is visiting the Boro! The BFD is proud to continue this tradition, although, it will be a bit different this year. Santa and his elves will follow the route below, waving and spreading holiday cheer throughout town! Unfortunately the BFD, will not be stopping the parade at anytime due to COVID restrictions and at no point will Santa exit the truck. Have a happy and safe holiday!

The BFD will depart with Santa around 9 am following this route:
• Union Ave to Morse Lakes Rd
• Raffman Rd to Sunset Rd To Overlook Rd to Ridge Rd To Morse Lakes Rd
• Avalon Way
• Van Dam Ave to Walnut St to Maple Ave To Tice St to Van Dam Ave to Poplar St to Maple Ave to Chestnut St to Van Dam Ave to White Haven PL (Back to Chestnut to Van Dam) to Ballston St to Union Ave to Orchard St to Van Dam Ave to Hamilton St
• Main St to Ryerson Ave to Oak St to Leary Ave to Reeve Ave
• Reeve Ave to Andrews Pl to Rafkind Rd toward MBD School Hilltop Ter to Natalie Ct to Woodlot Rd to Rafkind Rd to Heather Ln to Knolls Rd to Jeffrey Dr & Mathews Ter to Union Ave to Rafkind Rd to Knolls Rd (MBD end) to Reeve Ave.
• Reeve Ave to Pleasant View Ave to Grove St to Captolene Ave to Valley View Ave to Pleasant View Ave to Pearl St to Captolene Ave to Glenwild Ave to Hamburg Tpk to Warren St to Hester St to Sophia St to Vreeland Ave to Ella St to William St to Elizabeth St to Mary St to Vreeland Ave to Cedar St to Vreeland Ave to Ridge Rd to Star Lake Rd to Bailey Ave to Hamburg Tpk to Elizabeth St to Catherine St.
• Star lake Rd to Red Twig Trl to Clark St to Star Lake Rd to Hamburg Tpk to Fichter St to Crane Ave to Woodward Ave to Fichter St to Oakwood Ter to Lakeside Ave to Woodward Ave to Sunrise Ave to Clark St to Walter Dr to Roy St to James St to Charles St to Ann St to Elm St.
• Hillside Dr to Hillcrest Dr to Hillside Dr to Bogue Dr to Linden Ln to Sandra Ln
• Glenwild Ave to Anna Rose Ct To Kampfe Lake Gazebo
• Glenwild Ave to Demarest to South to Glenwild Ave to Hamburg Tpk
• Hamburg Tpk to Waterfall Court to Macopin Rd to Treetop Village to Macopin Rd at Townline.
• Macopin Rd to Hamburg Tpk to Main St to Van Dam Ave
• Return Santa to the North Pole!

Check our social media for updates!

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Car & Bike Show - July 24th!
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
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The BFD is hosting a Car & Bike Show on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Bloomingdale Firemen's Hall, 97 Hamburg Tpk., Bloomingdale, NJ. Music and entertainment to be provided by the legendary DJ, Danny C.
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Word from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!
Monday, December 7th, 2020
This Saturday, December 12th (rain date 12/14) Santa is visiting the Boro! The BFD is proud to continue this tradition, although, it will be a bit different this year. Santa and his elves will follow the route below, waving and spreading holiday cheer throughout town! Unfortunately the BFD, will not...
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Ziti Dinners on Pause, to Continue in Spring!
Monday, November 30th, 2020
The BFD would like to thank our community for supporting our take out ziti dinners this past fall! We regret to announce that we will putting a pause on our dinners for the winter months. Thank you for your support and understanding! Check back for other upcoming events including our Santa Run!
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Its Fire Prevention Week! October 4th through 10th
Sunday, October 4th, 2020
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As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Bloomingdale Fire Department reminds residents:“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™ October 4, 2020 – The Bloomingdale Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official spon...
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Spread the word, Ziti Dinners are back!
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
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Beginning August 12, we will be offering take out dinners from 5 pm to 7 pm for $10 payable by cash or check at time of pickup.Each dinner includes ziti, meatballs, salad, and Italian bread.In an effort to minimize overcrowding and shorten wait times, we are asking diners to use the reservation form...
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UPDATE: Santa Claus is coming to the Borough December 21 & 22!
Friday, December 13th, 2019
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POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER on 12/14! See below for more info and check back for updates!We have just received word from the North Pole that Santa is coming to Bloomingdale on December 22 & 21, 2019! To keep the reindeer in tip top shape for the big night, Santa has asked the Bloomingdale...
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2nd Annual Beefsteak
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
The BFD is happy to announce our Second Annual Friends and Family Beefsteak on November 16, 2019. Tickets will be $50 and include our family style beefsteak dinner, tap beer and soda. A cash bar will be available.
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Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!
Sunday, October 6th, 2019
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The Bloomingdale Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape.
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Corned Beef & Comedy March 16th!
Monday, December 24th, 2018
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Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Bloomingdale Firemen's Hall with Danny C at our 9th Annual Comedy Night! This year will feature a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Tap Beer, and Soda. A Cash Bar will also be available.
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Pancake Breakfast for the USA!
Thursday, December 20th, 2018
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The BFD is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on January 27, 2018 to support the continued restoration of our 1940 Holabird Fire Engine, "The USA." Breakfast will include Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Coffee, Tea, and Juice.
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Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
Friday, December 7th, 2018
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We have just received word from the North Pole that Santa is coming to Bloomingdale! To keep the reindeer in tip top shape for the big night, Santa has asked the Bloomingdale Fire Department to give him a ride on the fire truck to visit all the boys and girls!As always keep an eye out for the bright...
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Christmas Trees are Back!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018
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Christmas Tree sales will be December 7th 5 pm to 8 pm, 8th 11 am to 5 pm, and 9th 11 am to 2 pm at the Firemen's Hall.
First Annual Friends and Family Beefsteak- SOLD OUT! Thank you!
Monday, August 6th, 2018
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Enjoy the BFD's Traditional Family Style Beefsteak Dinner followed by a Comedy Show with John Pizzi and Danny C spinning your favorite hits! Tickets are $45 per person and includes: Dinner, Tap Beer, and Soda.
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BFD to host seminar with Deputy Chief Terpak
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
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The BFD will be hosting the following seminar on October 3, 2018:STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE: In conjunction with friend and mentor FDNY Chief Vincent Dunn’s book, “Collapse of Burning Buildings“, this 3 – hour program reviews the different classes of construction and the inherent oc...
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Tastefully British Fish and Chips Fundraiser
Sunday, January 21st, 2018
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On March 10th, the BFD will be hosting our annual Fish and Chips Dinner catered by Tastefully British. Tickets are $15 per person and include Fish and Chips or Chicken and Chips (requested at time of ticket sale), Coleslaw, Soda, Coffee, and Tea.
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Here comes Santa Claus 2017!
Monday, December 11th, 2017
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The BFD is happy to announce that our community tradition continues with Santa making his rounds on the fire truck on December 15th and 16th (weather permitting).On the 15th, we will be visiting the following streets between 5:30 pm and 9 pm: Union Ave, Main St, Van Dam Ave, Hamilton St, Orchard St,...
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Christmas Trees have SOLD OUT
Sunday, December 10th, 2017
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Thank you to everyone who supported our First Annual Tree Sale! We sold every tree on the lot by Sunday afternoon. We will be back again next December! Thank you again to everyone that purchased a tree, dropped off lunch and coffee, we appreciate it!
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BFD's First Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Sunday, November 12th, 2017
Our First Annual Christmas Tree Sale will take place on December 8 (4 pm - 8 pm), December 9 (10 am - 6 pm), and if trees are still available December 10 (11 am - 3 pm). Our tree lot will be set up at the Firemen's Hall, 97 Hamburg Tpk, Bloomingdale.
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Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Friday, November 3rd, 2017
Please check out the link below regarding the Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall:http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/support/product-alerts/recall-of-industrial-fire-extinguishers/fx-recall-affected-models/
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BFD makes quick work of Structure Fire
Monday, July 17th, 2017
Just after midnight on July 16, 2017, the Bloomingdale Fire Department was dispatched to an activated fire alarm at a residence on South Road. The resident reported that she smelled smoke in the house. Upon arrival of the first in engines, the resident had exited the house along with several pets. ...
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