The Governor signed into law the sale and use of non-explosive fireworks. This is limited to non-explosive such as sparklers, glow worms, smoke devices, party poppers and snappers.  Sale of said non-explosive fireworks are 16 years of age and over. Read the full article at … [Read more...]

On Monday, June 19th the Hawthorne FD was dispatched to multiple calls throughout the town as a severe storm rolled through which brought down tress and power lines. At 4pm, the town of Glen Rock called for mutual assistance for a working fire at the Opici Wine Group, located … [Read more...]

On Wednesday, June 14th at 10am the Hawthorne FD was sent to Route 208 for a possible Box Truck fire. Companies arrived and reported the truck cab was heavily involved. Members from Engine Company 4, Engine Company 3, Tower Company 2 and Rescue were put to work operating hose … [Read more...]

This past Sunday April 23rd, a service celebrating Rev Ken Van Der Walls dedication to faith and caring. His ministry service spanned over 45 years and touched so many people especially William Paterson University where his Christen Ministries Program flourished. In 2005 Rev Ken … [Read more...]

Busy start to the holiday weekend for the members of Tower 2. On Friday at 230 pm the Paterson FD was sent to 21 Rose St for a possible fire. Companies arrived and reported a vacant house heavily involved extending into the exposures. Within minutes heavy very was consuming 3 … [Read more...]

Heavy rains have lead to power line issue, two high voltage lines fell in less than a 12 hour period. The first incident occurred near Van Winkle and Ruth Avenues. A 13,000 volt wire fell in heavy rain leading to a fire in the area of the line. As the line burned for some time a … [Read more...]

The department was dispatched for a large spill of cooking oil and sewage. The spill a result of a sewer backup lead to pushing a 300 gallon waste oil (cooking oil) onto Wagaraw Road. Chief Speranza arrived to assess and develop a plan to contain the spill. The spill spanned over … [Read more...]

HFD Members had a busy weekend starting a with a serious fire at Bobs Tire and Wheel at 136 Goffle Road Saturday AM. This incident was reported 01:41 AM as an activated fire alarm, quickly followed by residents which where awakened by the fire alarm on the second floor reporting … [Read more...]

Department members where tested with a Sunday morning drill which simulated several victims of hiking group falling into the deep ravine off route 208. The group attempted to help a fifth hiker who was fatally injured in this drill scenario and became victims … [Read more...]

Sunday February 12th began with snow, and ice pellets causing local roads to be quite slippery. At approximately 9:00am a vehicle traveling east on Goffle Road lost control on icy road conditions and crashed over a four foot wall and into the county pond. The vehicle ended … [Read more...]

The Department was dispatched to a fire at the property of the Old McBride Factory (50 Fifth Ave), this building which is under demolition to make way for condos in the future. On Sunday Jan 20th the Department was dispatched to assist a neighboring township, en route to that … [Read more...]