Upper Saddle River Fire Department

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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This afternoon the USRFD along with USREMS were dispatched to a reported overturned vehicle with possible entrapment. Prior to USRFD arrival the patient self extricated with the assistance of the USRPD. Patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries. … [Read more...]

It is with great sadness that our brothers and sisters in the Saddle River Fire Department announce the passing of their youngest honorary firefighter, Tommy Fitzpatrick. In 2018, At just five years old, Tommy became an honorary member of the Saddle River Fire Department. On … [Read more...]

The Upper Saddle River FD recently honored former chief Larry Rauch with at a testimonial dinner held at Seasons in Washington Township. Shown in the picture are many current and former USRFD members who have served with Larry. After 49 years of service, Larry is leaving the … [Read more...]

Tonight the members performed our monthy maintenance drill on the apparatus. … [Read more...]