(January 20) Around 4:45 PM, Friday 3/30, a 911 call brought JTFD#1 units to a report of smoke in the area of Ridge and Russia Rd. Upon arrival, Asst Chief A. Schmidt (731) and Capt R. Boonstra (732) hike about 3/4 of a mile up the mountain behind the Preston Lake development to find approx. 3 acres burning. The area was not accessible by Milton units, and NJ Forest Fire Service arrived soon on the scene with 3 ground units and the helicopter. The helicopter brought the fire under control in about an hour, using Preston Lake as a fill site. Chief E. Mangold (730) had command.

(January 2007) At the Zeris Inn in Denville, Chief Ed Mangold and his officers for 2007 were sworn in by Jefferson Mayor Russell Felter. A number of local officials, neighboring dept chiefs and friends and family were on hand for this special night. This is Chief Mangold’s first term as chief. He has served JTFD#1 during two separate stints spanning 20+ years. Congratulations to the chief and all of the 2007 officers.