We honor our fallen brothers and sisters for many reasons. We carve their names on walls of stone to immortalize their sacrifice. We gather their families together to assure them that the brotherhood will always be there. We learn from their sacrifice to make our craft safer. … [Read more...]
For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is … [Read more...]
October 21st at 3:52pm, the Glen Rock Fire Department, due to the large area of the incident required assistance from fire departments in several nearby communities of Hawthorne, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Midland Park, Wyckoff, and Paramus to battle a series of brush fires along NJ … [Read more...]
On Sunday, October 22nd, student Stephen. D from Roosevelt Elementary School was the recipient of the "Assistant Chief for the Day" award. Stephen assisted Chief Speranza during the Water Tender Operations Event. Congratulation Stephen! … [Read more...]
Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 9am - 1pm, the Hawthorne Fire Department is hosting the Passaic County Fire Coordinators Office with a Water Tender Operations Event. This training is open to all Passaic County Fire Departments. Topics to include: Fill site management Dump site … [Read more...]
On Thursday, October 12th while the Hawthorne Fire Department was out at local schools involved in the Fire Prevention Education program. An alarm was called in for a light fixtures fire in a 2nd floor bathroom at 10 Lee Ave. Arriving Hawthorne companies from Company 4, Tower 2 … [Read more...]
On October 12th & 13th, the Hawthorne Fire Department visited area schools, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Washington and the Boys & Girls Club offering fire prevention education to the children and teachers. The program which began in 2002 has successfully evolved over the … [Read more...]
On October 9th and 10th, two new firefighters were sworn in before a crowd of relatives, friends and fellow firefighters. Asst. Chief's Warren and Van Der Velde welcomed Firefighter Brandon Adair on October 10th, he will be stationed at Rescue 5. On October 10th, Fire Chief … [Read more...]
Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, September 27th at 2am the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Sunrise Dr. in Hawthorne. The arriving companies on scene reported a home with heavy fire pushing out of the attic. Crews were put to work operating hose lines to control the … [Read more...]
The Hawthorne Fire Department wishes to thank the following for providing this demonstration. New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (providing the demonstration grant) The Sprinkler Coalition East Coast Fire Systems Insurance Restoration Specialists Van Dyk Park … [Read more...]
UPDATE: The Hawthorne Fire Department would like to thank all those that donated items to the Drive for Hurricane Harvey. The event was successful and appreciated. Photography Credit: J.Speranza Hawthorne Fire Department Assisting in a Drive … [Read more...]
On Sunday, September 3rd at 6:22am the Hawthorne FD and Wyckoff FD responded to Route 208 for a multiple car accident. Companies arrived and reported that two vehicles were involved, one that was against the median of 208 and the other located down the embankment off the exit … [Read more...]
Thursday, August 17th, the Hawthorne Fire Department attended the Hawthorne Police Department's Leadership Camp. The camp is a one-week, 30-hour program for students entering the sixth grade at Lincoln Middle School in September of 2017. The program runs from Monday through … [Read more...]
On Thursday, August 17th at 9:48am, the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to 111 Wagaraw Road for a car fire. Arriving companies reported a car in the parking lot that was fully involved. Members from Hawthorne Engine Company 4 and Tower 2 with mutual assistance from Fair … [Read more...]
