Upper Saddle River Fire Department

The USRFD would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.  Remember all the troops serving today and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our independence. … [Read more...]

July 1, 1988 was a tragic day for the fire service not only here in Bergen County, NJ but around the world.  The Hackensack Ford fire changed the fire service forever.  Please take a moment to remember our brothers from the Hackensack Fire Department. … [Read more...]

Engine 1231 responded into Waldwick last night and stood by along with Saddle River Rescue 1142 while Waldwick and several other mutual aid towns operated at a second alarm in a strip mall. … [Read more...]

Last night the Upper Saddle River Fire Department was the recipient of a donation made by The Canine Company.  The USRFD received three sets of animal oxygen masks.  This donation was made possible by the hard work of local girl scout Caroline Clifford and The Canine Company.  … [Read more...]

Last night the members of the USRFD participated in a vehicle extrication drill.  Members practiced on stabilization, door removal, roof removal, dash extrication and roof peels.  Special thank you to Instructor Joe Alvarez for your time and education during the drills. … [Read more...]

Last Friday the Upper Saddle River Fire Department assisted the Upper Saddle River Police Department with the 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run which supports the New Jersey Special Olympics.  We hope this year is as successful as last year as Upper Saddle River made the top 10 in … [Read more...]

This afternoon Tanker 1233 Responded into Saddle River and assisted them with a working car fire on Route 17. … [Read more...]

The Upper Saddle River Fire Department would like to recognize all the dispatchers that assist us on a daily basis especially our very own firefighters Bob Hyman, Akira Yamaki, Greg Pink and Assistant Chief Arman Fardanesh all dispatchers with the Upper Saddle River Police … [Read more...]

Last night Firefighters Jon Hart and Erin McGuire joined two hundred first responders in New Jersey and New York for a special opportunity. They learned basic sign language as well as a sign language developed just for first responders. Hasbrouck Heights Middle School hosted the … [Read more...]

This year members of the Upper Saddle River FD have joined forces with members of the Mahwah FD to play softball in the Bergen Firefighters Softball League.  Yesterday the team had beautiful weather for opening day against the Oradell FD.  Unfortunately after jumping out to a … [Read more...]

Just after noon today USRFD was dispatched to the Borough of Waldwick.  Engine 1231 covered for Waldwick as they were operating at the scene of a structure fire. … [Read more...]

This morning the USRFD responded to a confirmed fire at 25 Park Way.  The fire was discovered to be in the dust collection unit located on the exterior of the building.  The dust collector was mostly filled with aluminum shavings.  Due to the reactivity with water, Mahwah Haz-Mat … [Read more...]

Early this morning the USRFD was requested at the scene of a crash at the Valero Gas Station on Route 17 North.  A truck traveling North swerved off the roadway striking the gas pumps which ignited.  No injuries were reported. … [Read more...]

R.I.P. Capt. Jacob Ringering - Godfrey Fire Protection District (Ill) … [Read more...]

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