Upper Saddle River Fire Department

With inclement weather approaching this winter, it's important to remind USR residents to clear the fire hydrant in front of or near their home. When seconds count and fire doubles in size every 30 seconds, a buried hydrant could jeopardize the lives of residents and firefighters … [Read more...]

One week until the USRFD Project Santa 2014 fundraising event begins! Gift drop off at USRFD fire house on Wednesday December 17 from 5-8pm and Thursday December 18 from 5-8pm. Gifts to be delivered by Santa on Saturday December 20th between 4 and 8pm. $40 for each USR family. … [Read more...]

RIP to our sister firefighter from the Philadelphia Fire Dept who died in the line of duty last night. … [Read more...]

At the December FD business meeting, the SRV Junior Women's Club presented the USRFD with a very generous donation in dedication of Ex-Chief Lou Manke. Many thanks go out to the SRVJWC for their continued support of the fire department throughout the years. Thank you ladies! … [Read more...]

The USRFD crew picking Santa last Saturday up to transport him to the USR tree lighting ceremony. … [Read more...]

Congrats from the USRFD to the three officers who received apprehension awards at the December council meeting; Upper Saddle River officers Michael Spina and Kyle Zyskowski as well as Ho-Ho-Kus Sgt. Jaime Bodart. A job well done by keeping our community a safe one! … [Read more...]

At 12:11pm, the USRFD was dispatched to a reported structure fire on East Saddle River Road in Saddle River. Asst Chief Vierheilig and Tanker 1233 responded and arrived on scene shortly after Saddle River FDs first due engine. The content fire was knocked down initially by first … [Read more...]

Today at approximately 1213 hours Tanker 1233 was requested in Saddle River for a reported structure fire on East Saddle River Road.  The tanker crew assisted Saddle River FD who had made a quick knockdown and were able to contain the fire to the contents of a single room.  Great … [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 or click on the "Contact Us" tab for more information! … [Read more...]

On Saturday December 6th 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...]

Never forget our 6 brother firefighters lost on this day in 1999 during the Worcester Cold Storage warehouse fire. Rest easy brothers! … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 1, 1958: Our Lady of Angels School in Chicago caught fire, killing 92 children and 3 nuns. Investigators believe the fire started in a basement stairwell. The brick structure was made of wood on the inside. The building had no sprinklers and only one fire escape. The … [Read more...]

Tonight, the USRFD is participating in the annual Wallington Holiday parade. It's a great event; if you don't have plans tonight head down to the parade and support the USRFD and area Fire Departments. … [Read more...]