Upper Saddle River Fire Department

This happens all too often. Please be sure to yield to emergency vehicles responding to an emergency. And don't forget to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are stopped on the highway. Help to keep us alive! … [Read more...]

" The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen." -Gregory Widen, Backdraft Interested in becoming a fireman and joining the brotherhood? Message us at info@usrfd.org for more information! … [Read more...]

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USR Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Night Schedule Released for Wednesday October 7th 5-8pm at the Upper Saddle River Firehouse This years event will include many demonstrations and family activities; this is to include fire truck rides, fire safety house, honing your … [Read more...]

Tonight the USRFD was dispatched to a home on Terhune Ct. for an activated alarm. USRPD arrived on scene first to confirm a smoke condition in the basement. Moments later Chief Vierheilig and Asst. Chief Rauch arrived to find an electronic device had caught fire and was contained … [Read more...]

At 5:27pm, the USRFD was dispatched to a branch into a power line causing a fire on Rolling Ridge Road. Chief Vierheilig, Asst Chief Rauch, and Engine 1232 responded. Units closed the roadway and awaited the arrival of O and R. Once on scene, fire units were released and … [Read more...]

Earlier tonight, the USRFD was dispatched for a reported brush fire. Chiefs 1230 & 1240, along with Engine 1232 (OIC FF Pink) responded to locate the brush fire and extinguish it. … [Read more...]

Tonight the USRFD was dispatched to a home for smoke coming from an air conditioning unit. Chief 1230, Engine 1232 (OIC Capt Sklar) and Tanker 1233 (OIC Ex-Chief Levine) responded to find an air conditioning unit malfunctioning causing the air filter to catch fire. Crews … [Read more...]

Got a junk car taking up space in your driveway or collecting dust in your garage? The Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department would love to take it off your hands.The fire department is seeking donated cars that can be used for training exercises, and not only will they … [Read more...]

The USRFD responded to three calls for service this evening. The first came in at 6:46 pm for a reported power line down on Lake Street at the horseshoe bend. Chief Vierheilig arrived on scene to find a power line arcing on ground and a tree into the remaining power lines on fire … [Read more...]

Congrats to the Midland Park Fire Dept on the delivery of Ladder 541, 105' Pierce Velocity. Good luck with it guys! … [Read more...]

Tonight, the FD responded to two calls for service. The first call came in at 8:26pm for a tree down next to a home on Meadowbrook Road. Asst Chief and Engine 1232 responded. Crews identified a power line down and requested O and R to respond to clear the tree and repair the … [Read more...]

At 3:28pm, the USRFD was dispatched to a home on Cobblestone Drive for an activated alarm. Chief Vierheilig (IC) Asst Chief Rauch (Ops) and Engine 1232 responded. Crews investigated to find an alarm panel malfunction due to a power surge. Once clear all units returned. … [Read more...]