This morning at 1:37, the HFD received a 911 call from an employee reported a fire in the bakery area of the store. A Battalion 7 Box Alarm was transmitted adding Rivervale FD, Westwood FD, and Woodcliff Lake FD, as well as a Hillsdale Ambulance. 27 Car 2 arrived on scene shortly after dispatch, he confirmed a fire in the store being held in check by the sprinkler system.

The crew from 27 Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 8th, at 0454 hours, the Hillsdale Fire Department was dispatched to an activated fire alarm at 200 Piermont Ave, Pascack Valley High School. 27 Car 1 (Chief Farrell) arrived shortly after, establishing command, and releasing his Knox key to gain access to the building. Once Chief Farrell made entry, he was met with a heavy smoke condition, and after a brief investigation, it was determined ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at 20:17, the HFD was dispatched to a reported deck fire. 27 Car 1 (Chief Schuster) arrived in under 4 minutes and confirmed a fire in a 1 1/2 story wood frame with fire showing from the delta side. The working fire assignment was requested bringing units from Station 43, 53, 67, & 68.

27 Engine 1 arrived on scene while 27 Car 2 (DC Farrell) and 27-3 (Capt. Kelley) performed a primary ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hillsdale FD responded to 3 calls for service on August 9th, 2 of which were caused by the winds brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Debby.

Just after 0800 hours, the FD was dispatched to the area of Ruckman and Piermont for a transformer fire. 27 Car 1 arrived and determined there was a tree rubbing against the high tension wires which caused the fire. The fire had self extinguished and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 22:00 hours, 27 OEM 2 requested the FD to respond to 17 Glendale to assist a motorist who attempted to drive through street flooding and their vehicle became stuck.

3 members of the HFD Swiftwater Team, Chief Dan Schuster, Captain Joe Solda III, and FF Mike Koons made their way through the water to assist the party. The incident was cleared with no injuries to civilians or members of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to an injury sustained at a residence in town, a patient needed to be airlifted to HUMC by Hackensack 1. The FD stood by at the LZ and assisted in loading the patient into the helicopter. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:37 this morning HFD was dispatched to a low hanging wire that was potentially arching. 27 Engine 2 and Captain 27-4 arrived to confirm there was no fire or hazard, releasing the FD almost immediately.

Shortly after, around 12:30, we were hit out again for a Tree vs. House. 27 Car 2 arrived shortly after dispatch and confirmed the incident, with severe damage. Crews from 27 Engine 2 and 27 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank You and Congratulations to Chief Dan Schuster and the Hillsdale Fire Department on the order of their new E-ONE HR 100 Ladder, sold by Mike Thomasey!

The HR 100 features:
- Cyclone Cab
- 575 lb dry/wet tip load with 2.5 to 1 safety factor
- 11’ Jack spread
- Sound-Off Signal warning lights
- Cummins X12 500 HP motor
- Single chute hosebed

We look forward to seeing this HR 100 serve the community ... (Full Story & Photos)