Paterson Fire Department
The Paterson Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Paterson, New Jersey. With a population of 146,199 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 Company | Ladder Company | Ambulance | Special Unit | Chief | Battalion | Address | Neighborhood |
| Engine 1 | Tower Ladder 1 | Ambulance 91 Ambulance 99 | EMS Supervisor Car 9, Supply Unit, Spare Apparatus 5 | 2nd | 850 Madison Ave. | Madison Ave. | |
| Engine 2 | Ambulance 92 | Spare Apparatus 2, Spare Apparatus 3 | 3rd | 221 Union Ave. | Hillcrest | ||
| Engine 3 | Ambulance 93 | Haz-Mat 1 | 1st | 127 Trenton Ave. | Lakeview | ||
| Engine 4 | Tower Ladder 2 | Ambulance 94 Ambulance 98 | Spare Apparatus 4 | Battalion 3 | 3rd | 48 Temple St. | Northside |
| Engine 5 | Ladder 3 | Ambulance 95 | Battalion 2 | 2nd | 236 Lafayette St. | Riverside | |
| Engine 6 | Ambulance 96 | Rescue 2, Rescue 1, Special Operations Flood Rescue Unit& Zodiac Boat | Battalion 1 | 1st | 124 Getty Ave. | South Side | |
| Engine 7 | Ambulance 97 | Air Cascade Unit, Mobile Command Unit, Arson Investigation Car 6, | Deputy Chief/Tour Commander, Battalion 4 | 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.- 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.