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Downed power line ignited an explosion and bank fire
On Friday, July 7th the Hawthorne FD was dispatched for mutual aid assistance for a working fire at 139 Lincoln Avenue, Fair Lawn,...Read More
Stay safe this 4th of July
The Governor signed into law the sale and use of non-explosive fireworks. This is limited to non-explosive such as sparklers, glow worms, smoke...Read More
Hazardous weather brings multiple fire department calls
On Monday, June 19th the Hawthorne FD was dispatched to multiple calls throughout the town as a severe storm rolled through which brought...Read More
Heavily involved Box Truck Fire on Route 208
On Wednesday, June 14th at 10am the Hawthorne FD was sent to Route 208 for a possible Box Truck fire. Companies arrived...Read More
Grill Safety
Grilling When the warmer weather hits, there’s nothing better than the smell of food on the grill. Three out of five...Read More
Chaplain Van Der Wall Retirement Service
This past Sunday April 23rd, a service celebrating Rev Ken Van Der Walls dedication to faith and caring. His ministry service spanned...Read More
Busy Easter Weekend for Hawthorne FD and Mutual Aid Partners
Busy start to the holiday weekend for the members of Tower 2. On Friday at 230 pm the Paterson FD was sent to...Read More
Weather playing havoc with electrical lines
Heavy rains have lead to power line issue, two high voltage lines fell in less than a 12 hour period. The first...Read More
Spill challanges dept resources
The department was dispatched for a large spill of cooking oil and sewage. The spill a result of a sewer backup lead...Read More
Quick knock down saves further damage to condo
Members of the department started there morning off today with a 2nd alarm fire. Companies were dispatched for a report of a...Read More
Busy Weekend for Department
HFD Members had a busy weekend starting a with a serious fire at Bobs Tire and Wheel at 136 Goffle Road Saturday...Read More
Dept Drill Tests Responders Rescue Techniques
Department members where tested with a Sunday morning drill which simulated several victims of hiking group falling into the deep ravine off...Read More
Busy Night for Department Assisting Glen Rock FD
2 firefighters injured battling Glen Rock house fire Matthew Birchenough and Keldy Ortiz , NorthJerseyPublished 9:34 p.m. ET Feb. 20, 2017 |...Read More
Hawthorne Units Assist at Major Fire at Marcal Paper.
Elmwood Park firefighters battle a fire at Marcal Paper Factory in Elmwood Park Mitsu Yasukawa/NorthJersey.com (Photo: Mitsu Yasukawa/NorthJersey.com) 685CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE ELMWOOD PARK —...Read More
Weather conditions lead to serious incident
Sunday February 12th began with snow, and ice pellets causing local roads to be quite slippery. At approximately 9:00am a vehicle traveling...Read More