Dedicated to Ringwood Since 1946 Copyright 2012 - Erskine Lakes Fire Company No 1 * 70 Mohawk Trail - Ringwood, NJ 07456 * All Rights Reserved* Web Design by Jonathan Casteline Erskine Lakes Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Chimney Fire extends to walls On Sunday October 30 at 1747, the Erskine Lakes Fire Company was requested to Windbeam Loop to check the residents’ fire place. The police department arrived on scene and reported smoke conditions and requested all three fire departments be dispatched. Erskine Lakes Engine 241 arrived on scene to a one story wood frame house with smoke coming out the front door. Stonetown Assistant Chief 265 arrived on scene and established command. Crews from 241 investigated inside to report the fire in the fireplace was already out. A crew was sent to the roof and dropped chimney chains. The smoke started to push from around the fireplace. It was found that there was a fire inbetween the inside wall and fireplace. A second alarm was called with a FAST Team requested out of Pompton Lakes . West Milford Company 3 was summoned to the scene to assist with manpower. Also assisted as Ringwood Ambulance Corp. and Eagle Valley Fire Company. The building was deemed unsafe to live in.