Paterson Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today, the Paterson Fire Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the freedoms secured by those who gave everything.

05/24/2026

**Mutual Aid Rescue Assignment**

Shortly after shift change, Tour 2 Rescue 1 (operated by squad 6), Rescue 2, EMS 6, and Car 6 were requested to Route 80 West in Elmwood Park for an MVA with entrapment.

A fully loaded tractor trailer rolled over onto a passenger vehicle with heavy entrapment. Paterson Rescue units operated hand in hand with and other various mutual aid companies to extricate the trapped occupant. A heavy duty tow crane was requested to lift the trailer while crews utilized teamwork to crib and stabilize the lift with box cribbing and air bags. Once enough space was made, crews began cutting and spreading to tunnel to the driver.

Excellent teamwork by all units and agencies involved to ensure a positive outcome for the patient.

05/24/2026

05/18/2026

Please join the Paterson Fire Department for our Annual Memorial Service on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Fire Headquarters.

Together, we will honor the 37 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Paterson.

All are welcome. Light refreshments to follow.

05/13/2026

The Paterson Police Department is aware of the “TikTok Door Kick Challenge,” where individuals kick or strike residential doors before running away and recording reactions.

While some may view this as a prank, these actions can cause property damage, create fear among residents, and may lead to criminal charges.

PPD is actively monitoring reports related to this activity and increasing patrols in affected neighborhoods. Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about the serious consequences of participating in dangerous social media trends.

Residents should report suspicious or unlawful activity immediately and avoid confronting individuals directly. If possible, safely provide home security footage or descriptions to responding officers.

We will continue working with the community to keep our neighborhoods safe and respectful for everyone.

05/13/2026

On Saturday, Red Cross volunteers joined our firefighters to install more than 145 FREE smoke alarms in 110 Paterson homes.

Crews also provided fire safety education to over 525 residents throughout the day!

05/02/2026

The Paterson Fire Department has teamed up with St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, and will host a Spring Blood Drive on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm in the Training Room at Fire Headquarters. Please see the attached flyer for details and the QR code for recommended pre-registration. The need for blood is great. Please take an hour out of you busy schedule and help! Thank you for your generosity and support!

05/01/2026

The newest recruits of the Paterson and Newark Fire Departments proving that pride is earned one rep at a time.

04/30/2026

Please join us for a special Memorial Mass honoring the 25th Remembrance of our fallen first responders and those lost during the last year.

Where:
DIOCESE OF PATERSON
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
381 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505

When:
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 / 10am

BBQ To Follow, All are welcomed

04/27/2026

Join us as Battalion Chief Michael Hook discusses Roof Rope Rescue Operations using our Anderson Roof Rope Rescue Kit