Rutherford Fire Department

09/06/2026

Rutherford Fire Companies are currently operating at a incident on Orient Way between Highland Cross and E Passaic Ave. Please avoid the area.

09/02/2026

Empty bays ... busy days. The Rutherford Fire Department operated at two runs so far today. Engine 4, Truck 1, Rescue 5 and 56-3 responded at 111 Chestnut Street for a stalled occupied elevator. This was Incident #479 for the RFD in 2026!

08/23/2026

Rutherford Truck Co. 1 auxiliary member David Bogosian has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and we are proud of his commitment to our country, stay safe Dave and Semper Fi.

07/29/2026

The Rutherford Fire Department is currently operating on the Passaic River at an incident.

***Jackson Avenue between W Newell Ave & Woodward Ave***

Please avoid the area until further notice.

07/14/2026

Never forget, Fireman Edwin L. Ward of Rutherford Rescue Company 5, who died in the line of duty July 14th, 1965.

07/04/2026

05/25/2026

Rutherford Companies are currently taking part in the annual department BBQ.

Rutherford Truck Co. 1
Rutherford Engine Co. 2
Rutherford Engine 3
Rutherford Engine Co. 4
Rutherford Rescue Co. 5

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

56-Engine 2 with 5 members, are currently providing house coverage for Belleville Fire Department along with other Bergen County companies overnight, while BFD continues to extinguish the large multi alarm fire from Sunday.

Rutherford Engine Co. 2

05/05/2026

Today, May 5th at approximately 7:30AM the Rutherford Fire Department responded to 1 Orient Way for a reported vehicle versus a building. Chief 56-3 arrived on scene, confirming a vehicle struck the building with damage. Companies later arrived and checked the area for further hazard and operated for approximately one hour. 

Any further questions about this incident please refer them to the Rutherford Police Department.

Rutherford Engine 3
Rutherford Rescue Co. 5
Rutherford Police Department