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The Hillsdale FD responded to 3 calls for service on August 9th, 2 of which were caused by the winds brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Debby.

Just after 0800 hours, the FD was dispatched to the area of Ruckman and Piermont for a transformer fire. 27 Car 1 arrived and determined there was a tree rubbing against the high tension wires which caused the fire. The fire had self extinguished and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 22:00 hours, 27 OEM 2 requested the FD to respond to 17 Glendale to assist a motorist who attempted to drive through street flooding and their vehicle became stuck.

3 members of the HFD Swiftwater Team, Chief Dan Schuster, Captain Joe Solda III, and FF Mike Koons made their way through the water to assist the party. The incident was cleared with no injuries to civilians or members of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to an injury sustained at a residence in town, a patient needed to be airlifted to HUMC by Hackensack 1. The FD stood by at the LZ and assisted in loading the patient into the helicopter. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:37 this morning HFD was dispatched to a low hanging wire that was potentially arching. 27 Engine 2 and Captain 27-4 arrived to confirm there was no fire or hazard, releasing the FD almost immediately.

Shortly after, around 12:30, we were hit out again for a Tree vs. House. 27 Car 2 arrived shortly after dispatch and confirmed the incident, with severe damage. Crews from 27 Engine 2 and 27 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank You and Congratulations to Chief Dan Schuster and the Hillsdale Fire Department on the order of their new E-ONE HR 100 Ladder, sold by Mike Thomasey!

The HR 100 features:
- Cyclone Cab
- 575 lb dry/wet tip load with 2.5 to 1 safety factor
- 11’ Jack spread
- Sound-Off Signal warning lights
- Cummins X12 500 HP motor
- Single chute hosebed

We look forward to seeing this HR 100 serve the community ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:22 this afternoon, WLFD units along with Montvale FD under an AMA policy were dispatched to the Garden State Parkway for a reported MVA with entrapment. HFD was also dispatched as some 9-1-1 calls originally reported it in their jurisdiction. Chief 68-1 arrived and confirmed an entrapment at milemarker 168.9 and advised the Rescue Engine to put the tools to work on arrival. 68-Rescue Engine arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

For the 2nd run of the day, 27 Rescue responded to an MVA w/ a reported person trapped. FD & PD units arrived on scene quickly to determine there was no entrapment. The crew mitigated a fluid spill in the roadway and cleared shortly after. The 1st run was an activated fire alarm shortly after noon, determined to be set off from cooking smoke.... (Full Story & Photos)