Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department

In 2016, the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 100^th anniversary.  Over the years, hundreds of residents of Mountain Lakes have proudly served the department and the community.  The first Chief of the MLVFD, William Lewis, served from 1916-1926.  Since then, thirty members have proudly served the department as Chief.  Numerous members have served the department for decades, including one who has served for fifty-seven years.   For nearly fifty years, the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department has also had an active junior fire department consisting of high school juniors and seniors.

The Fire Department responded to 135 calls during 2016.  These calls included structure fires, car fires, brush fires, weather related emergencies,  and providing assistance to our mutual aid departments and the police department.  The Senior Department held twenty-eight drills in 2016.  The Junior Department  held twenty-one drills in 2016.   Call response, training, meetings and other department activities accounted for over 5,600 person-hours.

In addition to responding to a variety of calls and monthly training, the MLVFD also kept busy with sponsoring or participating in over 30 community events.   Some events include the annual Memorial Day parade, Little League parade, Mountain Lakes Day, 4^th of July, visiting the pre-schools and Wildwood School during fire prevention week, the Christmas tree lighting, and escorting Santa Claus around town on the fire engine during the Christmas season.

The Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department is always in need of eager volunteers to serve the community.   The members of the department are your friends and neighbors.  Please consider joining us today!