The History of MLVFD

In 2016, the Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 100th 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-one members have proudly served the department as Chief.  Numerous members have served the department for decades, including one who has served for over 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 116 calls during 2020.  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 8 drills in 2020.  The Junior Department  held 19 drills in 2020. Activities included: Call response, training, 35 meetings and 17 community events (lower than a typical year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic).

 

In addition to responding to a variety of calls and monthly training, the MLVFD also kept busy with sponsoring or participating in community events. Some 2020 events include: 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 following usual events were cancelled due to COVID: the annual Memorial Day parade, Little League parade, Mountain Lakes Day, 4th of July.

 

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.