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Macopin Volunteer Fire Company
Macopin Volunteer Fire Company Known as the "Black Sheep" The Macopin Vol. Fire Co. was established in 1927 to protect life and property in West Milford Township, Passaic County New Jersey. We are located approximately 40 miles northwest of New York City.
The fire company is one of six Fire Company's that serve the residents of West Milford Township. We are trained to handle a wide array of incidents including Fire Fighting, Rescue (vehicle extrication, ice rescue, swift water rescue, high angle and S.A.R.) and Haz-mat.
History:
In the early part of 1927, a group of interested citizens got together and agreed that Macopin and the surrounding area needed adequate fire protection. At that time, the only fire company in town was Greenwood Forest and with the increase in population in the Macopin area it was decided it was time to take action.
A committee of four, which included Joseph Gerrity, Joseph Scott, Harry Newman and William McKenny Sr. were elected to raise the necessary funds to purchase a piece of fire fighting apparatus. Funds were successfully solicited from the residents in the area and Macopin purchased its first fire truck, a 1915 Rio for $325.00. This truck carried one hose reel, two 40 gallon soda and acid tanks, ladders and lanterns. All those who donated towards the drive for funds for this truck became charter members.
As soon as it was known that a fire truck was to be purchased, the Macopin Vol. Fire Co. was formally organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey as a
"incorporate association not for pecuniary profit formed for the purpose of
protecting life and property from fire".
During the years that followed, it was quite evident that a second truck was needed because of the growing population in the area. Around 1950, a 1929 Ahrens Fox was purchased from the City of Paterson. In 1962, the company purchased its second brand new fire truck,
Macopin added a 1949 Ford 1300 gallon. Tanker in 1964 and a year later a 1954 1800 gallon. Tanker. The addition of the Tankers meant that an addition was needed to the firehouse. In 1965, a 30' x 60' two bay addition was completed.
The fire company is one of six Fire Company's that serve the residents of West Milford Township. We are trained to handle a wide array of incidents including Fire Fighting, Rescue (vehicle extrication, ice rescue, swift water rescue, high angle and S.A.R.) and Haz-mat.
History:
In the early part of 1927, a group of interested citizens got together and agreed that Macopin and the surrounding area needed adequate fire protection. At that time, the only fire company in town was Greenwood Forest and with the increase in population in the Macopin area it was decided it was time to take action.
A committee of four, which included Joseph Gerrity, Joseph Scott, Harry Newman and William McKenny Sr. were elected to raise the necessary funds to purchase a piece of fire fighting apparatus. Funds were successfully solicited from the residents in the area and Macopin purchased its first fire truck, a 1915 Rio for $325.00. This truck carried one hose reel, two 40 gallon soda and acid tanks, ladders and lanterns. All those who donated towards the drive for funds for this truck became charter members.
As soon as it was known that a fire truck was to be purchased, the Macopin Vol. Fire Co. was formally organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey as a
"incorporate association not for pecuniary profit formed for the purpose of
protecting life and property from fire".
During the years that followed, it was quite evident that a second truck was needed because of the growing population in the area. Around 1950, a 1929 Ahrens Fox was purchased from the City of Paterson. In 1962, the company purchased its second brand new fire truck,
Macopin added a 1949 Ford 1300 gallon. Tanker in 1964 and a year later a 1954 1800 gallon. Tanker. The addition of the Tankers meant that an addition was needed to the firehouse. In 1965, a 30' x 60' two bay addition was completed.