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Recent News Clips
HHFD
Drills with PA TEB Police
On
Saturday, June 28, 2008, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department
participated in a familiarization drill at Teterboro Airport
with the Port Authority Police, led by Sergeant Frank S. Farfalla
Jr. The purpose of the exercise was to foster better coordination
of resources and to familiarize the HHFD with protocol during
an aircraft incident on the airfield.
[Photos and story]
HHFD
Memorial Day Service 2008
Following
the Hasbrouck Heights Memorial Day Veterans ceremony, the
parade continued along Passaic Avenue to the Firemen’s
Memorial at The Circle for a brief service.
[Photo and story]
The
Big Payoff
On
Saturday, May 10, 2008, at about 10:50 a.m., the pagers sounded
the call for an overturned vehicle with two people trapped
at the corner of Terrace and Bell Avenues.
[Photo & story]
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 2007
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]
Memorial Day
2008 Firemans
Service · 2007
Firemans Service
2006 Firemans Service · 2005
Firemans Service · 2004
Firemans Service
2002 Firemans Service
· 2001 Service
· 2000 Service
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]
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]
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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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