Paterson Fire Department


The Paterson Fire Department provides fire protection, hazardous materials services, and emergency medical services to the city of Paterson, New Jersey. With a population of 159,732 Paterson is New Jersey's third largest city.
The department is part of the Metro USAR Strike Team, which consists of nine North Jersey fire departments and other emergency services divisions working to address major emergency rescue situations.

Stations and apparatus

below is a complete listing of all station and apparatus in the Paterson Fire Department.
Engine CompanyLadder CompanyEMS Ambulance UnitSpecial UnitChief UnitBattalionAddressNeighborhood
Engine 1Tower Ladder 1EMS-Ambulance Unit 1EMS Supervisor Car 9, Supply Unit, Spare Apparatus 52nd850 Madison Ave.Madison Ave.
Engine 2EMS-Ambulance Unit 2Spare Apparatus 2, Spare Apparatus 33rd221 Union Ave.Hillcrest
Engine 3EMS-Ambulance Unit 3Haz-Mat 11st127 Trenton Ave.Lakeview
Engine 4Tower Ladder 2EMS-4Spare Apparatus 4Battalion 33rd48 Temple St.Northside
Engine 5Ladder 3EMS-5Battalion 22nd236 Lafayette St.Riverside
Squad 6EMS-6Rescue 2, Rescue 1, Squad 6A & Zodiac BoatBattalion 11st124 Getty Ave.South Side
Engine 7EMS-7Air Cascade Unit, Mobile Command Unit, Arson Investigation Car 68,Deputy Chief/Tour Commander, Battalion 43rd300 McBride Ave.Stoney Road

Disbanded Fire Companies

Throughout the history of the Paterson Fire Department, several fire companies have been disbanded due to departmental reorganization, budget, and renumbering. Listed are some recent company changes.
  • Engine Company 8 - 221 Union Ave. - Disbanded 2006
  • Engine Company 9 - 77 Highland St. - Disbanded 1989
  • Engine Company 10 - 236 Lafayette St. - Disbanded 1984
  • Engine Company 11 - 97 Grand St. - Disbanded 1982
  • Engine Company 12 - 36 Circle Ave. - Disbanded 1982
  • Engine Company 13 - 125 Trenton Ave. - Disbanded 1982
  • Squad Company 1 - 115 Van Houten St. - Disbanded 1982
  • Satellite Unit 9 - 77 Highland St.