Editing Garfield, New Jersey (section)

===Fire===
The Garfield Fire Department (GFD) is a fully [[volunteer fire department]].<ref>[https://www.garfieldnj.org/Departments/fire-department Garfield Volunteer Fire Department], City of Garfield. Accessed May 27, 2024. "The City of Garfield is served by a volunteer Fire Department comprised of five separate fire companies. Each company is composed of a 20-person roster of members."</ref> The GFD was organized on July 17, 1893.<ref>[http://www.tccweb.org/newjersey.htm Garfield History]. Accessed August 29, 2017. "On July 17, 1893 a group of citizens gathered at Hollingshead Hall on Washington Place and formed the first Fire Department. It is still called 'Old Reliable' today. Fire Company No. 1 used the bell at the First Presbyterian Church as the companies' fire alarm."</ref> The department is staffed by 150 fully trained [[firefighter]]s operating out of five firehouses. The department has three engine companies, one rescue engine company and one ladder(tiller) company. In addition they have a hazardous materials unit, a water rescue boat and a foam tender.<ref>[http://www.firedepartments.net/NewJersey/Garfield/CityOfGarfieldFireDepartment.html City Of Garfield Fire Department], Fire Departments Network. Accessed June 30, 2011.</ref>