WHAT WE DO

In the previous 2010 Fire year the membership of the Great Notch Fire Company responded to over 600-Fire Alarms, this included Smoke conditions, car accidents, storm stand bys, mutual aid to major fires in surrounding communities, and in assistance to other agencies and Fire Companies.

 The Great Notch Fire Company puts emphasis on pride, professionalism, and safety. Our Company is proud of the opportunity we have to serve our community, and we have set our goals high in order to provide the best fire and emergency service for the Residents and visitors of the Township of Little Falls. 

As you browse through our website, and learn more about the Great Notch Fire Company, you will discover that a lot has changed since the days of the horse drawn steamer and bucket brigades. A modern fire company is at the forefront of technology. The Great Notch Fire Company uses the most up to date and state of the art equipment and methods available. It therefore demands much from those who are members of the Company. The fire service also offers a life of rewarding public safety service to the community and opportunities for advancement. The citizens of Little Falls expect and deserve the best possible service from the Great Notch Fire Company.

The Great Notch Fire Company Building itself is a New Jersey Division of Fire Certified Training center and Class room. This prestigious recognition was awarded after Company members brought their building and Classroom which is onsite up to the High Standard of the State Division of Fire Safety. With this certification our On staff instructors who are also state and federally certified in numerous disciplines hold training classes to further educate members of the Fire Service as well as our own members.   The Great Notch Fire Company have sponsored numerous training seminars in conjunction with the Division and the Department of Homeland Security. This is an on going effort as is all educational opportunities provided through the Great Notch Fire Company. Partnerships with the Division, area community colleges as well as Montclair State University have afforded members enhanced opportunities and also afforded advanced training to the surrounding Towns.

Our efforts in Fire Prevention and Fire education at our facility as well as out in the Community have been ongoing as well and are well attended. We provide educational assistance in this regard to area schools and day cares at no cost to them. The many Community functions that the Company supports are numerous and as you peruse this site you will learn of these efforts, conducted again by all volunteers funded by donations from people just like you.