Rochelle Park Fire Department

04/23/2026

RPFD & RPPD out at Carlock Field supporting the Access for All Committee’s annual Ice Cream Social

04/01/2026

At 01:13 Wednesday morning RPFD Volunteers were alerted to a possible fire on Somerville St. 330 arrived shortly after dispatch, confirmed visible fire from the home and transmitted the working fire. On arrival of Engine 1, the crew immediately stretched a line and began knocking down fire. Crews from Truck 1 and Maywood Truck 17 conducted a primary search and confirmed the home was safely evacuated. Engine 2 along with Maywood Engine 19 stretched a second line to the garage area while companies opened up and checked for extension.

The fast response from RPFD members as well as our mutual aid partners had the main body of fire quickly knocked down, and command placed the incident under control within 40 minutes of dispatch. There were no injuries reported at this incident.

We thank all our mutual aid companies who assisted both on scene and in coverage of our town while we operated.



All Photo Credits to Damien Danis and Massimo Maceri.

03/21/2026

Saturday Morning gear cleaning courtesy of

03/19/2026

Shortly before midnight last night RPFD was dispatched to Woodland Ave for a report of a truck fire. 330 arrived shortly after dispatch and confirmed multiple trucks well involved. Crews from Engine 1 and Engine 2 quickly deployed handlines and contained and extinguished the fire. A fast response from RPFD volunteers, with assistance of Maywood FD, kept the fire from extending.

02/21/2026

On Friday 2/20 just after 7pm RPFD was dispatched for a report of smoke and flames visible from an auto body shop in town. 330 arrived and confirmed smoke showing from the building, and transmitted the working fire. Engine 1 arrived shortly after dispatch and quickly deployed a handline into the building. A fire was located in the spray booth ventilation system of the auto body shop. Crews from Truck 1, Engine 2, and Maywood Truck 17 went to the roof in the area of the ventilation ductwork. A handline was stretched to the roof while the area was opened up.

A quick response from our volunteers along with all of our mutual aid partners kept the fire from extending any further.

We thank all of our mutual aid that assisted both on scene and in coverage of our town while we operated.

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02/20/2026

The officers and members of Rochelle Park Fire Department are sad to report the passing of retired RPPD Officer Michael Gallagher. Son of RPFD Ex-Chief James Gallagher. Mike was a friend to all of us and he will be missed. We extend our deepest condolences to Rochelle Park Police Department and the Gallagher Family during this difficult time.

02/15/2026

RP American Legion Post 170 is keeping this great tradition going. Anyone interested in participating please reach out to the email address in the post below. Thank you Commander Duddie for bringing this to Rochelle Park!

Good afternoon Rochelle Park residents, it’s that time of year again the Hometown hero banner is here starting February 16 to March 30. We will have open enrollment for anyone interested in the Hometown hero banner program.. the cost of the banner this year is $225 that guarantees you three years with the banner. Due to where and tear we can only guarantee three years.. if you are interested, please contact DDUDDIE [email protected] for further information. Thank you for your time and consideration.

01/27/2026

Don’t forget to shovel out the fire hydrants by your house!

12/23/2025

Just after 4am this morning RPFD was dispatched for an activated fire alarm at the NYSW Railroad building on Railroad Ave. While en route PD reported an odor of burning from the structure. 330 arrived moments later and reported smoke showing and upgraded the call to a working fire. Crews forced entry and located a fire extending to the attic. Companies made an aggressive attack and had the majority of the fire under control quickly.

Thanks to the fast response from our volunteers, as well as our mutual aid partners who assisted, the fire was quickly knocked down with no further extension was reported.

This incident is another example of the importance of working smoke detectors. A fully operational fire alarm alerted us to this incident early.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners who assisted both on scene and in covering our firehouse while companies operated.

12/13/2025

RPFD & RPPD showed up strong at the Toys for Tots Train this morning. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this possible!!

Rochelle Park PBA Toy drive will still be accepted donations until Dec 17th! Drop boxes are located in front of the firehouse on Lotz Lane, Police Headquarters on W Passaic St, and Stone Brook Garden Center on Market St in Saddle Brook.