Overview[]
The Carlstadt Fire Department is a volunteer department protecting a population of approximately 6,300 residents in an area of a little over 4 square miles.
History[]
The Carlstadt Fire Department was formed in 1872 when Friendship Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, Bergen Hose Company No. 1 and Carlstadt Engine Company No. 1 were formed. Hose Company No. 2 was formed in 1904 and Hose Company No. 3 was formed in 1907. Hose Company No. 4 was formed in 1913. Bergen Hose Company No. 1 and Engine Company No. 1 were consolidated in 1920 as Engine Company No. 1. Hose Companies 2 and 3 were also consolidated as Hose Company No. 1 in 1920. In 1951 Hose Company No. 1 was reorganized as Engine Company No. 2 and Hose Company No. 2 became Engine Company No. 3.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hose Company No. 3 | 503 6th Street | 1919-???? | Now Carlstadt Historical Society Museum |
| Headquarters | 3rd Street | Demolished |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Headquarters Fire Station - 500 Madison Street[]
Bergen Engine Company No. 1, Engine Company No. 2, Friendship Hook & Ladder Company No. 1
- Engine 1 (701) - 2005 Sutphen (2000/750)
- Ladder 1 (704) - 2014 Pierce Velocity (-/-/100' rear-mount) (SN#27413)
- Rescue 1 (705) - 2002 Spartan Gladiator / Rescue 1 walk-in
- Boat 1 - 2008 18' Boston Whaler w/motor & trailer
- Engine 2 (702) - 2014 Pierce Velocity (2000/500) (SN#27412)
- Boat 2 - 2007 14' Mercury / ?
- Chief (E1) - 201? Ford Explorer AWD
- Assistant Chief (E2) - 201? Ford Explorer AWD
- Deputy Chief (E3) - 201? Ford Explorer AWD
- Antique - 1971 Mack R pumper (1250/300) (Ex-Engine 702)
Engine Company 3 - 480 Washington Avenue[]
- Engine 3 (703) - 2008 Pierce Velocity (2000/750) (SN#20812)
Assignment Unknown[]
- 20?? Chevrolet Suburban 4x4
On Order[]
Pierce Enforcer pumper (SN#44062) (Ordered February 2025)
Retired Apparatus[]
- 1997 HME 1871 / Marion pumper (1500/100/115' Schwing Snozzle) (SN#55433) (Ex-Ladder 704)
- 1992 Pierce Lance pumper (2000/500) (SN#E6691) (Ex-Engine 702)
- 1983 Mack CF pumper (1500/750) (Ex-Engine 703) (Donated to Bergen County Fire Academy)
- 1981 Duplex / Grumman / 1991 remount pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 701)
- 1980 Mack MC / 3D walk-in rescue (Ex-Rescue 705)
- 1969 Mack CF / Pierce aerial (1000/500/75' Snorkel) (SN#7027-C) (Ex-Ladder 704)
- 1967 Mack C pumper (Ex-Engine 703)
- 1964 Mack C95 pumper (1000/300) (SN#C95F-1232) (Ex-Engine 701)
- 1964 Cadillac ambulance
- 1961 GMC 5500 / Adam Black walk-in rescue (Ex-Rescue 705)
- 1954 Maxim quad (750/)
- 1951 Mack L pumper (Ex-Engine 702)
- 1948 Seagrave pumper (Ex-Engine 701)
- 1927 Maxim 55' city service ladder truck
- 1925 REO hose wagon
- 1921 Seagrave pumper (600/)
- 1909 Seagrave horse drawn ladder
- 1865 James P. Smith Hand pumper