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Recent News Clips

HHFD Brightens Holidays
Members of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department designed and constructed two new holiday floats at their own expense. The float on the left is a miniature HHFD Rescue Truck, complete with working smokestack, mounted on an ATV. The float on the right is a Gingerbread House with a smoking chimney, music, and a live gingerbread character, mounted on a trailer. [Photo & story]



HHFD-EMS Captain’s Award Presentation
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department convened December 19, 2007 for its last Emergency Medical Services (EMS) monthly meeting for 2007. During this meeting, EMS Captain Ron Botelho presented the “EMS Captain’s Award” with trophies to 9 members of the Hasbrouck Heights Police and Fire Departments for their dedication to duty for one particular emergency medical call that had a significant outcome to patient care.
[Story & photo]


HHFD Extrication
On November 16, 2007 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Rescue Squad was called to a Kipp Avenue home that was struck by a car. [Story & photo]



HHFD Visits Students During Fire Prevention Week
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department visited local schools for Fire Prevention Week, which was held October 7 through 13, 2007. [Story & photo]



In the Nick of Time
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to a smoke condition at Nick’s Quick Stop, 183 Boulevard, about 11:30 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2007. A small fire in the storage area was extinguished by the owners. The cause of the fire was undetermined and under investigation. No injuries were reported. [Photo]



The Almost Disaster
It could have been a disaster. But wasn’t. On Friday afternoon, August 24th, about 2:18 p.m., a fully loaded gasoline tanker collapsed on Route 17 at the jug-handle across from White Castle.
[Story & photo]



HHFD Search & Rescue Drill
On the evening of August 22, 2007, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted training at a Kipp Avenue house scheduled for demolition. The exercise was led by First Assistant Chief Mike Ratowski, Rescue Lt. Chris Halloran and Ladder Company Capt. Brian Morrow. [Photo & story]



Rt. 17 Accident Injures Eight
On July 9, at about 2:17 p.m., the HHPD received calls of a multiple motor vehicle accident on Route 17 North.  It was reported that a car with six passengers came in contact with a tractor trailer while changing lanes, overturned, slid on its roof and was then rear ended by another vehicle that then crashed into a pick-up truck parked at Kundert Motors. The tractor trailer continued down Rt. 17 striking two more vehicles.   [Photo & story]



HHFD Memorial Day Service
Following  the Memorial Day Parade along Terrace Avenue and a Service at Veterans Memorial Park honoring Veterans, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department marched to the Fireman's Memorial at The Circle to honor those who served in The Department. [Story & photo]



HHFD Annual Inspection 2007
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted its Annual Inspection at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Department personnel were in full dress uniform. The equipment and new headquarters were presented for inspection and Department personnel were available to answer any questions.
The event was attended by local officials, as well as Fire Chiefs from mutual aid towns.
[Photo & story]



HHFD Responds to Car Fire
Fiery Exit Claims Vehicle: Driver OK.  [Story & photo]



Firefighters Work Under Brutal Conditions
In the grip of winter’s extreme temperature of 17 degrees, with NNW winds at 17 mph, gusting to 25-35 mph, and a wind chill of one degree, South Bergen Zone II Mutual Aid Fire Departments worked a 2-alarm call at 200 Hollister Road in Teterboro for a smoke condition at 10:30 p.m. on March 5, 2007.
[Story & photo]



HHFD Conducts “Jaws of Life” Training
Training under freezing temperatures on Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2007, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department conducted rescue and “Jaws of Life” training at the DPW yard near the airport. Two donated vehicles were used in the exercise that practiced the basic techniques that are regularly used by the Department. [Photo & story]



Brownie Troop 595 Tours Fire Department
On the afternoon of February 8, 2007, Brownie Troop 595, from Lincoln and Euclid Schools, toured the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. The tour began with First Assistant Chief Michael Ratkowski discussing fire safety. He discussed -- what to do if there is a fire in your home: go to a neighbor and have them call 9-1-1, do not go back into your home. [Photo & story]


Fit to Breathe
On January 31 and February 1 and 10, 2007, every member of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department performed their annual respirator fit test. Firefighters authorized to enter smoke-filled structures using “air tanks” test the seal of their mask annually. [Photo & story]



Fire Department Holds Installation Dinner
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department held their installation dinner for Chief Angelo Roccamo and the Department Officers at The Venetian on January 13, 2007. Master of Ceremonies was former Fire Chief Tony Greco. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by First Assistant Chief Michael Ratkowski and a Benediction was given by Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Joseph Pickard. [Photo & story]



Fireman’s Funeral
Former Hasbrouck Heights Fire Chief Artie Knobloch passed on November 18, 2006.
During visitation at Costa Memorial Home on the evening of November 21st, firefighters from area departments paid their last respects in full dress uniform. Members of the Heights Fire Department were posted throughout and the Heights Honor Guard was posted at the casket during viewing hours. A brief service was conducted by Fire Department Chaplain Rev. Joseph Pickard. [Photo & story]



HHFD Extrication
Motor Vehicle struck flag pole in Memorial Park on June 26, 2006
Photos of HHFD Rescue extricating victim [Photos]



Terrace Avenue Apartment Fire
June 24, 2006 [Photos]



Mutual Aid EMS @ Swim Club
Hasbrouck Heights, Moonachie & East Rutherford EMS and the Swim Club life guards participated in training exercise on June 11, 2006 [Photos]





Memorial Day
2006 Firemans Service  ·  2005 Firemans Service  ·  2004 Firemans Service
2002 Firemans Service  ·  2001 Service  ·  2000 Service



House Fire on LaSalle Avenue
May 27, 2006 at approximately 3:20 p.m. the HHFD responded to a house fire
on LaSalle Avenue.  [Story & photos]



HHFD Annual Inspection
May 12, 2007, 7:00 p.m. @ New Firehouse [2007 Photo]
May 20, 2006, 7:00 p.m. @ New Firehouse [2006 Photos]
May 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m. @ New Firehouse [2005 Photos]
May 8, 2004, 7:00 p.m. @ Temporary Firehouse [2004 Photos]
May 17, 2003, 7:00 p.m. @ Euclid Lodge [2003 Photos]
May 18, 2002, 7:00 p.m. @ Euclid Lodge [2002 Photos]
May 19, 2001, 7:00 p.m. @ Euclid Lodge [2001 Photos]
May 20, 2000, 7.00 p.m. @ Euclid Lodge [2000 Photos]



House Fire on Longworth
April 10, 2006 at approximately 6:10 p.m. the HHFD responded to a house fire
on Longworth Avenue.  [Story & photos]



Brother's Helping Brothers
Hasbrouck Heights, Fort Lee & Rockleigh Donate Fire Trucks to Pascaggoula, MS
Commemoraticve ceremony held March 2, 2006 -- by Justin Watrel
[Story & Photos][Goodby Engine # 1]




Central Avenue House Fire
On January 31, 2006, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Central Avenue. [Story & photos]





PA Donates Foam/crash Truck to HHFD
The Port Authority donated a 1996 Walters Rapid Intervention Response Vehicle
to the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. [Photo & story]
[Blessing of vechicle] May 20, 2006





HHFD Installation Dinner
The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department held their installation dinner for Fire Chief Joseph Taylor Jr. and The Department Officers at The Venetion on January 14, 2006.  Guests included representatives of the Pascagoula Mississippi Fire Department.  There was a tribute to Harry M. Maisch, Jr. who retired after 40 years of service.  [Story & photos] [Tribute to Harry Maisch]

Previous Fire Department Installation Dinners
2006 [Photo & story]      2005  [Photos & story]  
2004 [Story & photos]   2003 [Story & Photos][More photos]




Fire Chiefs Take Oath of Office on January 1, 2006
[HH Reorganization Meeting]





Santa Visits Heights
Santa Claus traveled with the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
Santa Waving 120k mpg with sound
Santa Arriving on Sleigh 2003 -- 600k
Santa Passing on Sleigh 2004-- 1 meg
Santa Passing on Sleigh 2005-- 1 meg

Sunday, December 18, 2005 [Photos]
Sunday, December 19, 2004 [Photos]
Sunday, December 21, 2003 [Photos]
Sunday, December 22, 2002 [Photos]
Sunday, December 23, 2001  [Group 1][Group 2]
Sunday, December 17, 2000 [Photos]
Sunday, December 19, 1999.[Photos]




HHFD was "At The Ready"
HHFD responds to American Legion fire in Lodi on December 14, 2005
[Photo & story][Movie]



Live Fire Training
On Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. on October 1, 2005, elements of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department went "out of service" to conduct "live fire training" at the Middletown Township Volunteer Fire Department Training Academy.   The community’s coverage was augmented by the Wood-Ridge Fire Department, until the HHFD returned at 3:00 p.m.  About a third of the Department participated and traveled to the Academy with Engine 2 and EMS 604.
Once on location, the Department connected to a hydrant, set up hoses, put on turn-out gear, and prepared the necessary equipment. [Photos & Story]




Codey Signs Bills at Hasbrouck Heights Fire House Sept 7, 2005 [Photos]




Going to the edge of human endurance
[Group1] Story & Set-up  [Group 2] Search and Rescue  [Group 3] Hose work
[Group 4] Seat of Fire   [Group 5] The Scene   [Movie] 1 meg



Danson Jewelers Fire June 29, 2005 [Photos]



Twin-engine plane crashes at Teterboro Airport May 31, 2005 [Photos & story]





HHFD Conduct Live Fire Exercises
On Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. on April 30, 2005, elements of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department went "out of service" to conduct "live fire training" at the Middletown Township Volunteer Fire Department Training Academy. [Story & Group 1 Photos][Group 2 Photos]
June 1, 2003 training at this facility [Group 1] [Group 2]
October 26, 2003 training at this facility [Group 1] [Group 2]





Daisy Troop 613 Tours the Fire Department
On April 12, 2005, Daisy Troop 613 toured the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department and its new facility at 248 Hamilton Avenue. The tour was led by former Fire Chief Christian Semenecz First Assistant Fire Chief Angelo Roccamo and Fire Department Secretary Thomas Rubino. Also present were firefighters Joe Fehl, Mark Waring, and EMS member Liz Waring. Chris provided an overview of the 54 volunteer men and women who operate two engine companies, ladder company, rescue company and ambulance squad.   [Group 1 Photos][Group 2]




A visit with Fire Chief Joe Taylor
by Justin Watrel



Teterboro Air Crash
On February 2, 2005, a twin-engine Challenger 600 skidded off the runway, through the fence, across Route 46 striking several cars before crashing into Strawberry clothing warehouse. [Photos & story]
[Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Responds to Crash]





Kiss Goodbye [Photos & story]


Fire Department Installation Dinner January 15, 2005  [Photos & story]
2004. [Story & photos]       2003 [Story & Photos][More photos]



Hasbrouck Heights/Teterboro Get New Fire Chief January 1, 2005  [Story]



New Fire Chiefs Take Oath of Office on January 1, 2005
[HH Reorganization Meeting]




Madison Avenue House Fire
On very rainy Thursday evening on November 4, 2004 at approximately 7:00 p.m. the HHFD responded to a working fire at the 200 block of Madison Avenue. [Photos & Story]
mpg Movies:  [Front Right - 500k] [Side View - 400k] [Rear View - 350k]




Dedication Ceremony
for the new Public Safety Complex at 248 Hamilton Avenue was held on October 2, 2004. 
Tours and light refreshments followed. [Story & photos]




Hit & Run Kills 4 Year Old
On September 3, 2004 about 11:30 a.m., an adult and a four year old boy, had just left Dunkin' Donuts and were holding hands and crossing with the light on the Boulevard heading east when a red Ford Expedition traveling east on Williams, turned left onto the Boulevard and struck the pedestrians. Witnesses said that the adult was clipped by the vehicle, but the child was hit by the left bumper before the vehicle sped off. It appeared that the child traveled about 15 feet.   HHFD fire department responded and transported the child to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Gloria Amendano, 35, of Hackensack was stopped shortly thereafter in Little Ferry on Route 46 heading east and was arrested.   The Bergen County Fatal Accident Investigation Unit was reviewing the incident.  Story & scene photos
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Mass Decontamination
The radio crackles: "There has been a contamination of unknown substance at ...."  Office building, factory or stadium -- regional first responders are trained to handle the decontamination of large numbers of people.

Carlstadt, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Moonachie, Wallington and Wood-Ridge Fire Departments  participated in this hands-on mass decontamination exercise. The training was held on August 22, 2004 at a Route 46 office complex parking lot  in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Classroom instruction preceded this drill.  This course is given to every fire department in Northern New Jersey and with this common training -- all departments can mobilize in highly-coordinated, scalable efforts.
[Story and set-up] [Group 2 photos][Group 3 photos]

Train/Auto Collision
May 20, 2004 at Malcom/Franklin Avenue. Driver injured. Photos & Story




Chief Howard "Buddy" Baker
Record Obituary March 24, 2004     Shopper Obituary
Family Photos   Career Photos    Message from Chief Baker   Biography
Funeral Procession



Lovey's Pizzeria Fire
February 27, 2004 [Photos & story]


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Mutual Aid Links

Carlstadt Fire Department - Web Site for mutual aid partner Fire Department

Lodi Fire Department

Wood-Ridge Fire Department - Web Site for mutual aid partner Fire Department

South Bergen Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Association - Mutual Aid Organization of South Bergen County Fire Departments



Related Bergen County Links

Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute - Fire fighting training center for Bergen County

Bergen County EMS Training Center - EMS training facility for Bergen County

Bergen County Firefighter's Pipe Band - A bagpipe band whose members are drawn from Bergen County fire departments.

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Volunteers looking for interesting and exciting work in EMS or Fire Department
should contact the Chief  @ 201-288-0082  [Recruitment Poster pdf]

Did You Know? . -  That we do not bill anyone for our services -- it is free of any charges. -  That we are an ALL VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT. -  Our members are 'ON CALL' 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and holidays. -  That the average life of a fire engine is 20 years. -  Our Fire Department has a Junior Firefighter Program. -  That husbands, wives, and sons of the same family -- are members of our Fire Department. -  Our Department members volunteer their time freely to maintain the equipment and quarters -- thus saving Hasbrouck Heights TAXPAYER'S money. -  That George Washington and Ben Franklin were volunteer Firemen

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