8/20/2005: Shortly After 9pm Byram Fire was dispatched to 239 Rt. 206  for the reported structure fire at the dwelling located next to Porky's Restaurant.  Upon arrival, 43-121 quickly confirmed a one story dwelling involved with fire from the rear of the structure.  The crew from Engine 101 were directed to the rear parking lot to perform fire suppression and interior operations.  Tanker 107 moved in behind Engine 101 to supply water until Engine 104 and 106 arrived to set up additional water supply and tanker shuttle operations.  The Fire was quickly knocked down and was contained to the rear of the building.   No one was home at the time of the fire and Porky's Restaurant was temporally evacuated for

precaution.  Mutual Aid from Netcong, Stanhope, Andover Boro., AndoverTwp., Green Twp., and Sussex Fire Marshall assisted at the scene.  No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.  More Photos  - photos courtesy of L. Shaver Special to fire department

5/13/2005: Shortly After 4pm Byram Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire with explosion and possible entrapment.  Upon arrival, patrol and 43-120 quickly confirmed a one story dwelling fully involved with fire and entrapment.  The crew from Engine 101 tried to make entrance into the dwelling to perform fire suppression and rescue operations, but  were hampered by a collapsed roof.  A defensive attack was set up and continued until the fire was out.  Mutual Aid was requested from Netcong, Andover Boro., Andover Twp., Green Twp., and Stanhope.  One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion and later released.  No other injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.

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3/19/2005: On Saturday March 19, with over 1000 people eager to watch, the Harlem Wizards Basketball team rolled into Lenape Valley Regional High School to play the Byram Fire Department in a charity Basketball game.  The Byram Fire Department all-star team put up a fight but in the end the Wizard's skill and talents brought them to victory.  The comedy act lead by Wizard's player 'TOJO", had many audience members laughing at the very firefighters that protect their town.  At one point in the game the Wizard's entire team sat down on the court while a firefighter struggled to get a basket.  The wizard's eventually escorted the firefighter to the stands and told him he was better suited for watching the game.  In all the night was a complete success and was capped off by the wizard signing autographs for every person in the gym.  More Photos

1/6/2005: The members of the Byram Fire Department partook in a drill explaining and displaying operating procedures of the departments hovercraft.  Each member in attendance took time to learn the components as well as drive the craft around the sports fields at the Byram Intermediate school.  More Photos