Paramus Fire Department

05/25/2026

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05/12/2026

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Members of the Paramus Fire Department attended the Paramus Police and PBA 186 Memorial Service this evening. Here are some of the highlights. Other emergency services such as OEM, CERT and EMS also attended. Photo credit: Denis Niland

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05/09/2026

One of our Chiefs was out in his neighborhood walking and noticed some smoke coming out of a nearby home. On a quick investigation he saw smoke and fire inside. The Paramus FD was able to respond quickly, force entry and keep the fire to the originating room. Smoke had filled the entire home. The home was under renovation so there was no one living there at the time and everyone went home. Fire is currently under investigation. Thank you to all of the mutual aid that covered Paramus while we were at the scene.

04/28/2026

🚒 Training Night Highlights – Monday Drill 🚒

Monday night, members of the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department participated in a productive hands‑on training session at the new apartment complex located on Vermella Way.

The evening began with basic ropes and knots training, reinforcing essential skills used across many emergency operations. Following that, members currently working toward their Confined Space Operations certification took part in a more detailed, hands‑on scenario‑based training to build confidence and proficiency.

A big thank you to Russo Development for generously allowing us to use their property for this important drill. Community partnerships like this help keep our firefighters prepared and our residents safe.

🔥 Interested in making a difference in your community? 🔥

The Paramus Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for new members! Stop by any Paramus firehouse on a Monday night between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM to learn more about joining our team.

04/17/2026

🚒 Paramus Volunteer Fire Department at the PHS Career Fair! 🚒

Today, members of the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department were proud to be set up at the Paramus High School Career Fair as part of our ongoing effort to recruit new members. It was great meeting so many students and community members who stopped by our table to learn more, ask questions, and check out our equipment.

A huge thank you to everyone who came by to say hello and show interest, your support means a lot to us!

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, we invite you to stop by any Paramus firehouse on a Monday night between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. to learn more about joining our team and serving the community.

🔥 Serve your town. Learn new skills. Be part of something bigger. 🔥

04/16/2026

🚒 Commercial Operations Training 🚒

On Sunday April 12 members received a rare opportunity to train at a commercial building that is being demolished. The building offers various different settings which allowed for a wide range of training opportunities. Since power has not yet been cut to the building, the members were able to train on key systems found in commercial occupancies, including:
• Fire alarm investigation & panel familiarization
• Sprinkler systems and proper FDC supply
• Wide‑area rope search
• Commercial kitchen suppression systems
• Ventilation in high‑ceiling and large area buildings
• HVAC gas leaks & duct detector alarms
Hands‑on training like this keeps our firefighters prepared, informed, and ready to operate safely in complex environments.

👨‍🚒 Train hard. Serve safely.

Interested in joining the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department?
Stop by any firehouse on Monday nights between 7:00–9:00 p.m. and speak with a member.

04/14/2026

Last night, PFD got called out to secure and protect a landing zone for a medical helicopter landing to transfer a patient to a Philadelphia Hospital.

02/23/2026

Because of the blizzard, several members of the department stood by at all 5 houses in town in order to respond more quickly to any calls that came in. They stayed from 6pm Sunday evening until 1 pm Monday afternoon - 19 hours total. We thank the members for their dedication to protecting the borough and keeping our residents and businesses safe in this emergency and appreciate the time it takes away from being with their families and responsibilities at home