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...]
Fire Dept Family Snow Tubing Night
The Department held a family Snow Tubing Night on Monday Feb 6th, with 57 attendees enjoying the fun and excitement of snow tubing at Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah. … [Read more...]
Department Drill Held Jan 15th.
A dept drill was held Sunday at the former site of Frank McBride sheet metal factory on Centrail ave. The drill included mutual aid fire companies from Glen Rock, Prospeck Park, Wyckoff, Haledon and Fair Lawn fire departments. The Department Auxiliary, and the department Juniors … [Read more...]
Second serious fire this week causes significant damage to home.
Hawthorne house fire displaces at least two Donna M Rolando , Staff Writer, @Dmmrolando6:18 p.m. EST January 2, 2017 (Photo: Bill Tompkins/Special to NorthJersey.com) 183CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE HAWTHORNE – No injuries were reported in a … [Read more...]
Significant Damage in Two Alarm House Fire.
At 4:45 pm the Department was dispatched to a reported fire on the second floor of a three family home located at 139 Prescott Ave. Upon arrival police units reported smoke showing from the "D" side of the building second and third floors. Hawthorne Chief Speranza arrived and … [Read more...]
Christmas Toy Drive 2016
The members of the Hawthorne Fire Department visiting our township residents, those in need as well as several senior members of the department with Christmas Cheer! The event which is sponsored by the Hawthorne FD Ladies Auxiliary, the band "Bottoms Up" and Shortways … [Read more...]
National Home Sprinkler Collation Burn Demo.
Hawthorne Fire Department participates in "National Home Sprinkler Collation" Initiative. The department was presented a grant to coordinate and provide a live burn demonstration for the residents and visitors of the borough. It was decided to complete the demo at the … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Ribbon bring the the Pink Heals Fire Truck to Hawthorne.
The Hawthorne Fire Department assisted the Guardians of the Ribbon and The Pink Heals Group in delivering a local young lady fighting a battle against cancer with a visit to her home. The organizations spent some time encouraging this young lady to continue with great spirits and … [Read more...]
Annual Fire Dept Memorial Service held.
The Hawthorne Fire Department honored their deceased members at its annual Memorial Service which was held on Sat Nov 5th. The program which began at the departments monument pays homage to of our fallen members whom have passed. Members attended a service at the department … [Read more...]
National Fallen Firefighters National Stair Climb
. The National Fallen Firefighters Stair Climb was held at the Shea staduim this past Sunday Sept 24th, two memebrs from the department attended. As part of the program the NATIONAL STAIR CLIMB FOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS. The 2nd Annual National Stair Climb for Fallen … [Read more...]
Memorial Monument Dedication
Over the past several months the departments existing "Memorial Monument" has been undergoing a face lift. The monument is being cleaned, repainted and all of the brass being re-polished. There is even a plan to add granite to add to the beauty of our monument. The driving force … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention
The Hawthorne Volunteer Fire Department annually visits area schools offering fire prevention education to children and teachers alike. The program which began in 2002 has successfully evolved over the past 14 years to a dedicated venture of edification of fire safety. The … [Read more...]
Fire Department begins the “First Twenty Program”
The Hawthorne Fire Department recently was awarded a grant program funded by FEMA and provided by the First Twenty Foundation. Members from the department totaled 86 that are participating where greeted, evaluated and educated on the use and opportunity this program presented … [Read more...]
208 Car Fire
Aug 25th, Thursday starts off with a fully involved 2013 Volvo Wagon, the incident occurred on Route 208 South bound near Goffle Rd. The department was dispatched at 6:53 am to a car fire, on arrival the engine compartment was rapidly extending into the interior of the vehicle. … [Read more...]
Leadership Camp Fun!
The Hawthorne Fire Department working with the Hawthorne Police Departments Leadership Camp Program had a blast with the camps attendees this past Thursday Aug 18th. At the conclusion of the FDs portion a surprise deluge from our Tower Ladder was delivered to the camp … [Read more...]
