Tonight the members of the department conducted annual ground ladder training during our Wednesday night drill. … [Read more...]

Former Chief Larry Rauch is retiring from the Upper Saddle River Fire Department after a career spanning 49 years. Please join us in honoring him on February 1st at Season's Restaurant in Washington Township. … [Read more...]

Today we celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to all of the men and women who help protect us everyday. Especially our very own officers of the Upper Saddle River Police Department … [Read more...]

Congratulations to USRFD’s new officers of 2019! On Thursday January 3rd, they were sworn in during the council meeting at the Borough of Upper Saddle River. A big thank you to the departing officers of 2018! Also, congrats to Upper Saddle River Police’s new Sgt. Kenny Osborne … [Read more...]

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Yesterday, the USR Police faced off against the USR Fire during their first annual softball game. The score was close throughout the game, entering into the last inning tied when the fire department pulled ahead for a 14-11 win. Perfect weather, lots of laughs and a great time … [Read more...]

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Recently, the USRFD took delivery of Car 1230, a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe incident command vehicle. The unit is outfitted with SoundOff Signal lighting, Kenwood radios and carries firefighting gear, extinguishers and other lifesaving equipment.   … [Read more...]

When firefighters responded to the Ford dealership on River Street in Hackensack 28 years ago, they did not know how deceptive the blaze would prove to be, nor how ill-equipped they were to fight it. They did not know that five of them would not survive. That fateful day, July … [Read more...]

Saturday was a very busy day for not only the volunteers of our department, but also for departments from our mutual aid. The USRFD hosted the North West Bergen Mutual Aid Association's annual field day. Congratulations to Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for taking home … [Read more...]

Last night, USRFD firefighter Nico Brusco was sworn in as Lieutenant of the fire dept. Congrats Nico! … [Read more...]

Richard Sheltra (Souce: Pineville Volunteer Fire Department) PINEVILLE, NC (WBTV) - A 20-year-old firefighter was killed while battling a fire in the Pineville area Saturday night. He has been identified as Richard Sheltra. He served as a volunteer firefighter for three … [Read more...]

Yesterday, the USRFD was requested to back to back emergencies. First, at the Extended Stay on Route 17 for a reported brush fire. Chief Vierheilig and Engine 1232 (OIC FF Andrews) responded. Crews extinguished the fire with a booster line. While clearing the brush fire, dispatch … [Read more...]

A special thanks to the band Sugarkane for performing at our annual dinner on April 16th.  The band performed free of charge as a thank you to the Upper Saddle River Fire Department who allows the band to practice at the firehouse whenever it is needed. … [Read more...]

April 16th, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department held it's 71st annual awards dinner. A huge thank you to LT. Brandon Bach for planning this event, and making it a huge success. Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you to all who attended. It was a good time … [Read more...]