12/6 At 6:15pm, the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to Glen Rock for mutual aid on a working basement fire. Engine 4 arrived on scene and was put to work on the first floor. Extreme heat and heavy smoke was encountered upon entering the home as firefighters searched for … [Read more...]

12/5 Tonight, a special visitor was escorted by the Hawthorne Fire Department... yes, it was our good friend Santa Claus. He was escorted to Van Dyk Health Care for the Annual Holiday Dinner for residents and family. Thank you Santa and we look forward to bringing you around town … [Read more...]

On December 4th during Fire Board, firefighter Geier was sworn in before a crowd of relatives, friends and fellow firefighters. Chief Speranza welcomed Cameron Geier, he will be stationed at Company 4. Congratulations, the Hawthorne Fire Department thanks you for your dedication … [Read more...]

12/01,  On a cool and sunny December morning, Hawthorne Fire Department members from Engine 1, Tower 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Rescue 5 and Ladies Auxiliary participated in the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce - 33rd Annual Santa Parade. Special thanks to Hollie the firefighter clown … [Read more...]

On December 23rd from 5pm – 8pm, the Hawthorne Fire Department in conjunction with the Ladies Auxiliary will be escorting Santa Claus through the Borough of Hawthorne in their annual SantaRUN. Make sure you are listening for our sirens so you don’t miss out on seeing him. … [Read more...]

The Hawthorne Fire Department will be participating in the 9th Annual Operation Toy Train, in conjunction with the NYS&W Railway. Drop off new toys in their original packaging (no gift wrapping, please!) 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵. #HawthorneFireDeptNJ Collection boxes … [Read more...]

This Black Friday, score deals at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3570639 and AmazonSmile donates to Hawthorne Volunteer Fire Department when you shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3570639 … [Read more...]

The Hawthorne Fire Department wishes you and your families blessings of health, happiness & success on Thanksgiving & always! #HawthorneFireDeptNJ … [Read more...]

On behalf of the Hawthorne Fire Department, congratulations FF Christopher DiBella Jr., FF Matthew Garrison and FF Brandon Terrizzi on your completion and graduation of Firefighter 1 Class at the Passaic County Fire Academy. We thank you for your dedication and … [Read more...]

On behalf of the Hawthorne Fire Department, congratulations to F/F Brandon Adair and F/F Brandon Frei on their completion and graduation of the basic Firefighter 1 class at the Passaic County Fire Academy. We thank you for your dedication and commitment. … [Read more...]

This past Sunday, members of the Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary attended a morning service at St. Anthony's Church for the Annual Fire Department Memorial Service. Following the service, members traveled to the department monument at Borough Hall, as this year marks the … [Read more...]

On behalf of the membership of the Hawthorne Fire Department, we would like to congratulate Chief Joseph Speranza for being elected to a new term of Borough Fire Chief. We would like to thank both candidates, Assistant Chief John Arturi and Chief Speranza for running professional … [Read more...]

On October 10th, Tower 2 and Engine 4 of the Hawthorne Fire Department visited area schools; Roosevelt Elementary School, Learning Tree School, Hawthorne Christian Academy. Offering fire prevention education to the children and teachers. Thank you Chief Speranza, 1st Lieutenant … [Read more...]

The Hawthorne Fire Dept. would like to thank the Hawthorne Gospel Church for hosting a First Responder Softball Tournament and BBQ on Sunday, October 7th. Members and family from the Gospel Church, Hawthorne and Wyckoff First Responders participated in a softball tournament … [Read more...]

The Hawthorne CERT team met recently at Company#1 of the Hawthorne Fire Department. Instructor Ex-Assistant Chief Christopher DiBella, Ex-Assistant Chief Mark Smith, Connor Smith and Mike Thimme walked participates through fire safety and fire extinguisher training.  … [Read more...]