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.[1][3]
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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| City | Paterson |
| Agency overview[1] | |
| Established | November 15, 1895 |
| Annual calls | 45,223 (2014) |
| Employees | 410 (2017) |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Alejandro Alicea |
| EMS level | BLS |
| Facilities and equipment[1][2] | |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Battalions | 4 |
| Stations | 7 |
| Engines | 7 |
| Tillers | 1 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| Ambulances | 7 |
| USAR | 1 |
| Rescue boats | 1 |
| Light and air | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
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.[4]
Stations and apparatus
As of February 2020[update] below is a complete listing of all station and apparatus in the Paterson Fire Department.[2][5][6]
| Engine Company | Ladder Company | Ambulance | Special Unit | Chief Unit | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 1 | Tower Ladder 1 | EMS-1 | EMS Supervisor Car 9, Supply Unit, Spare Apparatus 5 | 2nd | 850 Madison Ave. | Madison Ave. | |
| Engine 2 | EMS-2 | Spare Apparatus 2, Spare Apparatus 3 | 3rd | 221 Union Ave. | Hillcrest | ||
| Engine 3 | EMS-3 | Haz-Mat 1 | 1st | 127 Trenton Ave. | Lakeview | ||
| Engine 4 | Tower Ladder 2 | EMS-4 | Spare Apparatus 4 | Battalion 3 | 3rd | 48 Temple St. | Northside |
| Engine 5 | Ladder 3(Tiller) | EMS-5 | Battalion 2 | 2nd | 236 Lafayette St. | Riverside | |
| Squad 6 | EMS-6 | Rescue 2, Rescue 1 (Metro USAR Collapse Rescue Strike Team Unit), Squad 6A (Special Operations Flood Rescue Unit) & Zodiac Boat | Battalion 1 | 1st | 124 Getty Ave. | South Side | |
| Engine 7 | EMS-7 | Air Cascade Unit, Mobile Command Unit, Arson Investigation Car 68, | Deputy Chief/Tour Commander, Battalion 4(Safety Chief) | 3rd | 300 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.[7]
- 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.