Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 908-233-1047
January 30, 2026 - Mountainside Fire Department was called to a reported fire early in the morning on January 30, 2026. Within minutes, Truck1 with a full crew was 1st to respond and arrive on scene. Heavy smoke was observed from the roof ridge line. Positive water supply was established, and hose lines were stretched to the source of the fire. Mountainside Rescue Squad was also on scene to assist where needed. 2nd alarm mutual aid companies were assigned to the scene from Summit Engine, Westfield Engine and Springfield Truck w/ MAC 1, 2A and 12. The cover assignment was Cranford Engine, Plainfield Engine, and Union Ladder w/ MAC 2. However, the fire was put under control by Assistant Chief Matt Watson within 30 minutes of the alarm. The extreme cold made everything a challenge for the crew. There were no fatalities or injuries and the homeowners were displaced.
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Founded in 1910, the Mountainside Volunteer Fire Department is located in Mountainside, NJ. Today, the department serves the Mountainside community of 7,000 and covers approximately 4.1 square miles. In addition, the fire department is responsible for responding to fires in the Watchung Reservation and serious motor vehicle accidents on a 2.7 mile stretch of State Highway 22.
Providing the borough with an array of fire, rescue, and community services, the fire department responds to over 300 calls per year. The department is not only responsible for protecting residential properties, but it also protects Mountainside's wide array of commercial properties including hospitals, nursing homes, professional buildings, retail stores, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and a movie theater. Whether you live, work, or are traveling through Mountainside, rest assured, we are prepared for every emergency.