Oradell Volunteer Fire Department

What Oradell Volunteer Fire Department does

The Oradell Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer municipal fire and rescue organization founded in 1897 (originally as the Delford Volunteer Fire Department) and headquartered at 335 Kinderkamack Rd in Oradell, Bergen County, New Jersey. The department delivers fire suppression, vehicle extrication, swift water and underwater rescue, elevator rescue, carbon monoxide response, and fire prevention education to the roughly 10,000 residents and visitors of the Borough of Oradell, supplemented by mutual aid to neighboring River Edge and a regional water rescue role alongside Wallington FD, Lyndhurst FD, Mahwah FD, and Bergen County Police. Operational capability is built around a modern apparatus fleet (Engine 23, a 2019 Pierce Enforcer Engine 24, a 2003 American LaFrance Tower 21 aerial, a 2010 American LaFrance Squad 22 rescue engine, two chief command vehicles, and two special service vehicles), Holmatro hydraulic extrication tools, and a specialized Swift & Underwater Rescue Team with 12 SCUBA divers and 3 motorized boats; members train through the Bergen County Fire Academy to NJ state and national certification standards.

The organization is a political subdivision of local government operating under municipal support from the Borough of Oradell and voluntary community donations (PayPal, QR code, mail), with a stated 2025 Annual Appeal goal of $60,000. All emergency services are provided free of charge to residents and visitors. Services are dispatched via 9-1-1 with firefighters mustering at the firehouse before response, while non-emergency engagement is driven through community outreach, station tours, fire safety education, and an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Leadership comprises elected line officers (Chief Terry Moran, Assistant Chief James Moretti, Captains and Lieutenants) and an administrative slate led by President Derek Kahill, reflecting the dual operational-administrative governance model typical of volunteer fire companies. The department is not incorporated as a separate corporate entity, has no external investors, and operates with an intergenerational volunteer base spanning ages 14 to over 80.

Name

Oradell Volunteer Fire Department

Legal name

Oradell Volunteer Fire Department

Website

https://oradellfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Oradell Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer municipal fire and rescue organization, founded in 1897, that provides fire suppression, vehicle extrication, water rescue, and fire prevention education to the roughly 10,000 residents of the Borough of Oradell, New Jersey, funded through municipal support and community donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Safety / Fire & Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency fire response
• Water rescue operations
• Vehicle extrication services
• Fire prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oradell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Support: The department receives financial support from the Borough of Oradell municipality to fund operations, equipment, and facilities.
2. Community Donations: The department accepts charitable donations from community members through online payment (PayPal), QR code mobile payments, and mail-in check donations. Annual fundraising campaigns target specific goals such as the $60,000 goal for 2025 to support gear, equipment, and training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Oradell Volunteer Fire Department provides free emergency fire suppression, motor vehicle extrication, swift water and underwater rescue, elevator rescue, carbon monoxide response, and fire alarm response to residents and visitors of the Borough of Oradell. The department also delivers fire prevention education programs to local schools, businesses, and community groups, and participates in regional mutual aid responses.

Product overview

The Oradell Volunteer Fire Department provides public safety and emergency response services to the Borough of Oradell, NJ. The department operates a fleet of modern fire apparatus including two engines (Engine 23 and Engine 24), one aerial tower ladder (Tower 21), one rescue engine (Squad 22), two chief command vehicles, and two special service vehicles. Core services encompass fire suppression, vehicle extrication, and water rescue operations. The department also provides community engagement through fire prevention education programs, station tours, safety workshops, and fire truck displays. The department serves over 10,000 residents and responds to fires, carbon monoxide incidents, motor vehicle crashes, and water rescue situations.

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Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression and investigation services including response to structure fires, odors of smoke, carbon monoxide incidents, gas emergencies, and alarm activations. Maintains 1 Tower Ladder, 2 Engines, 1 Rescue Engine (Squad), and 2 Command Vehicles. Provided at no charge to residents and visitors of the Borough of Oradell.
• Vehicle Extrication & Technical Rescue Motor vehicle crash response and extrication services using specialized Holmatro Rescue hydraulic tools to cut and spread damaged vehicles. Also handles elevator rescues for disabled elevators with trapped occupants.
• Water Rescue Services Swift water and underwater rescue operations with 12 SCUBA divers, 3 motorized boats, and a SCUBA Response Vehicle. Nearly every department member is trained in swift water rescue techniques. Provides regional mutual aid collaboration with Wallington FD, Lyndhurst FD, Mahwah FD, and Bergen County Police.
• Fire Prevention Education Fire prevention education provided to local schools, businesses, and community organizations, including safety workshops, station tours, and fire truck displays. Content covers smoke alarms, sprinklers, escape planning, cooking safety, carbon monoxide safety, and seasonal safety tips, sourced from NFPA and U.S. Fire Administration materials.
• Engine 24 2019 Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1,500gpm pumping capacity and 500 gallon water tank, serving as a primary fire suppression engine in the department fleet.
• Engine 23 1998 American LaFrance Eagle / RD Murray pumper serving as a primary fire suppression engine in the department fleet.
• Tower 21 2003 American LaFrance Eagle LTI mid-mount aerial ladder truck used for elevated fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Squad 22 2010 American LaFrance Eagle Rescue Engine with 1,500gpm pumping capacity and 500 gallon water tank, used for fire suppression and technical rescue.
• Chief Car 20 2024 Chevy Tahoe command vehicle used by the Chief of Department for incident command and on-scene leadership during emergency response.
• Chief Car 201 2019 Chevy Tahoe command vehicle used by departmental officers for incident command at emergency scenes.
• Special Service 25 2010 Ford E-Series/Econoline utility support vehicle used to transport personnel and equipment in support of emergency response operations.
• Special Service 26 2005 Ford F-350 dive/rescue unit supporting the Swift & Underwater Rescue Team and underwater rescue operations.
• Antique Pumper (Old Moe) 1928 American LaFrance Metropolitan Class B Type 145 fire pumper, affectionately known as 'Old Moe', preserved in original condition for historical preservation and parade participation.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• River Edge Volunteer Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2025Mutual aid partnership for fire response operations. The Oradell Fire Department responds to mutual aid calls in River Edge, and participated jointly in the 2025 River Dell Junior Police Academy with hands-on training stations including relay races, tower ladder operations, EMS demonstrations, and hose line operations.
• Wallington FD, Lyndhurst FD, Mahwah FD & Bergen County PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water rescue team collaboration for underwater rescue and recovery efforts. The Swift & Underwater Rescue Team works closely with water rescue teams from these neighboring departments and Bergen County Police.
• Bergen County Fire AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership where department members receive New Jersey state and national certifications through approved firefighter academies including the Bergen County Fire Academy.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContent source partner for fire and life safety educational materials and resources provided on the department's safety information pages.
• U.S. Fire AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContent source partner providing fire safety educational materials, statistics, and prevention resources referenced on the department's safety information pages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• River Edge Volunteer Fire Department: Neighboring Bergen County, NJ volunteer fire department that provides formal mutual aid response with Oradell and jointly participated in the 2025 River Dell Junior Police Academy. Operates a similar volunteer model serving a comparable small borough footprint.
• Lyndhurst Fire Department: Named regional water rescue partner that works jointly with Oradell's dive team on underwater rescue operations. Comparable municipal fire department serving a similar northern New Jersey community.
• Mahwah Fire Department: Identified regional mutual aid partner for water rescue operations alongside Oradell. Comparable Bergen County fire service with similar emergency response profile.
• Wallington Fire Department: Regional mutual aid partner that collaborates with Oradell's Swift & Underwater Rescue Team for underwater rescue and recovery operations. Comparable volunteer/combination fire service operating in a small Bergen County-adjacent municipality.

Others

• Pierce Manufacturing: Manufacturer of the 2019 Pierce Enforcer pumper (Engine 24) used by the department. Direct comparable as a fire apparatus supplier serving volunteer and municipal fire departments across the U.S.
• Bergen County Fire Academy: Training partner that delivers NJ state and national firefighter certifications to Oradell members. Functions as an enabler/training provider rather than a competing department, comparable to the broader fire training ecosystem.
• Holmatro Rescue Tools: Supplier of the hydraulic rescue tools (cutters/spreaders) used by Oradell for vehicle extrication. Comparable as a fire/rescue equipment vendor serving similar municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OradellFireDepartment
• Instagraminstagram.com/oradellfire/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oradell-volunteer-fire-department

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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