At the December meeting, Chief Cribben appointed Steven Turi to a one year probationary firefighter period and assigned him badge #32. Best of luck Steven!... (Full Story)

The WRFD was honored to give Santa a ride to this year's Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. We wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year!... (Full Story & Photos)

At 18:15 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 83 Wesmont Drive for an activated carbon monoxide detector. Firefighters arrived and recorded 65 ppm of carbon monoxide in the residence and 40 ppm of CO in the garage on their meters. The house was vented and CO levels were reduced to zero. There were no injuries reported. The source of the CO was determined to be an idling vehicle. All WR units were ... (Full Story)

It's that time of the year again!

Your firefighters will be out and about every day this week delivering your 2026 WR Recycling Schedule calendars. If you have not received your calendar by Monday, November 17th or need an extra one, please send us a message in the CONTACT US section with your address so one can be delivered to you.

We thank you for your continued and generous support!... (Full Story & Photos)

At the November meeting, Chief Cribben appointed Corrado Scarimbolo to a one year probationary firefighter period and assigned him badge #3. Best of luck Corrado!... (Full Story)

At 22:47 hours, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command requested the rescue truck to respond to Rt. 17 North and Franklin Ave., Hasbrouck Hts. for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Chief Meglio, R903 and E901 responded and assisted the HHFD with extricating the trapped party and removing the spilled engine fluids from the roadway. All WR units were back in service at 23:45 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:32 hours, Garfield Fire Command requested an engine respond to 67 Prospect St., Garfield for multiple structures on fire. Chiefs Kevin and Michael Cribben and E901 responded and assisted the Garfield FD with extinguishing the fire. All WR units were back in service at 15:30 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

The WRFD held its General Inspection on Saturday, October 4th. This annual event allows the Mayor & Council and the public to inspect our equipment and greet our members. Members spent the Thursday and Friday beforehand cleaning and repairing all of the apparatus, equipment and firehouse. Brand new Scott SCBAs were also on display for review. Photos by J. Derevyanik.... (Full Story & Photos)