Upper Saddle River Fire Department

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...]

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...]

  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...]

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...]

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...]

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 … [Read more...]

2015 Project Santa Crew! Great job by all for a very successful year! … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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On Saturday December 5th at 4pm, please join the SRV Junior Women's Club and the USR Volunteer Fire Dept for the annual tree lighting ceremony held at Boro hall. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served by the SRVJWC and a very special surprise visitor will arrive by fire truck to … [Read more...]

Fire Safety Tip of the Week CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer. Picking the tree If you have an artificial tree, be … [Read more...]

USRFD Engine 1232 at this years Wallington Fire Dept Holiday Fire Truck Parade. … [Read more...]

THANKSGIVING SAFETY TIPS Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with three times the average number. The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is … [Read more...]