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...]
Sugarkane Performs
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...]
Recruitment Video
Over the weekend several members of the USRFD finished filming footage for our 2016 recruitment video. A home scheduled for demolition was used during the footage. Stay tuned for the video airing soon. … [Read more...]
Sunday Runs
At 1:43am on Sunday, the USRFD was dispatched to assist the Saddle River FD set up a medivac landing zone while their crews, alongside Allendale FD rescue operated at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Chief Vierheilig, Asst Chief Rauch, and Engine 1231 responded and set up the … [Read more...]
Tree Into Home
Last night, at 10:18 PM, the USRFD was requested to a home on Hidden Glen for a tree that went through a window. Chief Vierheilig, Asst. Chief Rauch, Rescue 1242 and Engine 1232 responded and boarded up the window for the resident. Once the window was boarded up, the crews … [Read more...]
Rescue Review Drill
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 … [Read more...]
FD Responds to Multi Vehicle Crash on Rt 17
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. … [Read more...]
Mutual Aid To Mahwah
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 … [Read more...]
Early Morning Basement Fire
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 … [Read more...]
PLEASE Clear Your Hydrant.
Please help us help you. If you have a fire hydrant in front of, or near your residence please take a few minutes to clear the snow away from the hydrant. In the event of an emergency it is vital that the hydrant is visible and available for immediate use. … [Read more...]
2016 Officers Sworn In
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. … [Read more...]
USRFD Responds to Christmas Day Calls
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 … [Read more...]
