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...]

The Hawthorne Fire Department would like to thank those members and mutual aid partners that participated during Hawthorne Day. It was a huge success as we met over 250 children and families, handing out fire helmets and coloring books. Hollie the firefighter clown and Sparky the … [Read more...]

The Hawthorne Fire Dept. would like to recognize the following individuals and businesses that help provide the Side-by-Side Live Burn during Hawthorne Day this past Saturday. Thank you; Van Dyk Park Place, Insurance Restoration Specialist's, Hawthorne Auto Body, Jose Marin, … [Read more...]

On September 4th, firefighter Anderson was sworn in before a crowd of relatives, friends and fellow firefighters. Chief Speranza welcomed Ryan Anderson, he will be stationed at Rescue 5. Congratulations, the Hawthorne Fire Department thanks you for your dedication and commitment. … [Read more...]

09/11/2018   A driver trying to get onto Route 208 in Hawthorne early Tuesday night lost control of her car, which barreled down an embankment and over a wall into Goffel Brook. The woman was alert and thanking Hawthorne firefighters through tears of joy as they turned a ladder … [Read more...]

09/11/2018 Two (2) vehicles collided at the intersection of Goffle Road and Warburton Avenue, Hawthorne early Tuesday evening, 09/11. Hawthorne PD, Hawthorne FD, and Hawthorne EMS responded to aid at least two (2) individuals who were injured in the crash. One (1) accident … [Read more...]

09/11/2018 After the sun set on Tuesday, the "Tribute in Light" again shone from Lower Manhattan. Hawthorne Engine 1 was photographed this year as the 88 beams of light rose for the 17th year. Designed as a solemn, yet uplifting, memorial to those who died at the World Trade … [Read more...]

Remembrance and honor to the men, women and children killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 and recognition of the efforts of those who responded in it's aftermath. #NeverForget … [Read more...]

On the morning of 8/30 at 2:56am, 5-0, Rescue 5 and Engine 1 from the Hawthorne Fire Department were dispatched to a single car rollover accident on Lafayette Ave. Within minutes the single victim was extricated from the vehicle and transported to an area hospital. … [Read more...]