This Memorial Day weekend there was a structure fire in a two-story, 4,200-square-foot on Carlough Road, USR that broke out around 8 p.m. on May 27, 2023. USR 1232 engine had a rapid response as it had returned from a prior call. Additional engines from Saddle River … [Read more...]
May 4,2023 International Firefighters Day
International Firefighters Day is observed annually on May 4 internationally, and this year is no exception. Fire is a powerful force and has a reputation for being destructive, but there’s so much more to fire than that. It gives energy in the form of heat, and light that is … [Read more...]
Firefighter Alex Moss, Line of Duty Death
It is with deep regret and great sadness the Upper Saddle River Fire Department announce the untimely passing and Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Alex Moss. Please keep the Moss family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this tough time. Line of Duty Death … [Read more...]
Passing of former Chief Larry Rauch
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of former USRFD Chief Larry Rauch. Larry joined the department in 1970 and served for 49 years, before moving to Manchester NJ with his wife Sherry. … [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...]
Chief Rauch Retirement Dinner
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...]
July Images
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...]
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...]
