Last night’s drill had the members of the USRFD reviewing rescue techniques.  First the members reviewed air bag and stabilization usage on a vehicle.  Second stage was a unique drill where the members honed their precision skills with the extrication tools by playing a game of “Jenga” using the combi tool and spreaders.

On Saturday morning, the USRFD was dispatched to a multi vehicle accident on Route 17. Rescue 1242 and Engine 1231 responded. Crews secured the vehicles, contained a fluid spill, and assisted tow company to clear the roadway. Once clear all units returned.

Yesterday afternoon the USRFD was dispatched to Mahwah for a working fire in a condo complex on Juniper Court.  Engine 1231 was initially assigned to cover Mahwah Co. 3 but was re-assigned directly to the scene.  USRFD assisted the Mahwah FD and multiple mutual aid departments from Bergen County and Rockland County (NY) in extinguishing the blaze.  Special mention to the Mahwah Police Department who saved a 9 year old girl that fled the blaze by jumping from a third floor balcony into the arms of three Mahwah Police officers.  Great job by all first responders.

Firefighters battled a basement fire this morning on Holly Drive.  The fire which appears to have started in the furnace room and extended to the first floor is under investigation.  Mutual Aid was provided from Saddle River, Mahwah, Ramsey, Allendale, Waldwick and Wyckoff.

Last night at the Mayor and Council Meeting the 2016 Fire Officers were sworn in by the Mayor.  Pictured from left to right are Chief Erik Vierheilig, Asst. Chief Larry Rauch, Capt. Craig Sklar and Lt. Brandon Bach.

This morning at 9:15am, members were dispatched to respond to a home on Grandview Ave for an activated fire alarm investigation. Chief Vierheilig and Engine 1232 arrived on scene and crew confirmed the alarm was set off due to a Christmas morning breakfast mishap. The smoke was naturally ventilated and all units returned to HQ.

At 1:09pm, the volunteers were called away from their families as they responded to an activated fire alarm on Oak Drive. Chief Vierheilig and Engine 1232 arrived on scene and it was determined the alarm was set off due to cooking. The home was naturally ventilated and once alarm system was reset, all units returned.

The USRFD is 100% volunteer and respond to calls 24/7/365.

Today at 3:05pm, the USRFD was dispatched to set up a landing zone at Lions Park for a medivac transport for the ambulance corps. Chief Vierheilig, Asst Chief Rauch, Engine 1232, Rescue 1242, and Engine 1231 responded and maintained a safe zone for the landing. Once the patient was loaded on board and flight on its way, all units returned to HQ.

2015 Project Santa Crew! Great job by all for a very successful year!

The Upper Saddle River Fire Department would like to thank all of the USR residents for participating in this years Project Santa fundraising event. This year, we visited over 70 homes and will be donating over $2000 to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund at Hackensack University Medical Center; helping children and their families accept, understand, and fight cancer and serious blood disorders.

Santa is coming to USR during the USRFDs annual Project Santa fundraiser! $50 per household. Gift drop off at firehouse Wednesday December 16 and Thursday December 17 5-8pm. Gift delivery to your home Saturday December 19 4-8pm. 50% of the proceeds go to the Tomorrow Children Fund at HUMC. Contact us at usrfdprojectsanta@gmail.com or call us at 201-327-0285 for additional info.  Download the form today by clicking on the “Downloads” icon on the left side of the page and select “Project Santa 2015” from the list.