History[]
The Union City Fire Department existed until 1999 when the firehouses, apparatus, and members were merged with other area fire departments to form North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue.
During the early 1900s Union Hill was served by Union Hill Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, Palisade Engine Company No. 1, Pioneer Hose Company No. 1, Colombia Hose Company No. 2, Dispatch Hook & Ladder Company No. 2 and Union Hill Engine Company No. 2. The West Hoboken section was served by Engine Company No. 1, Engine Company No. 2, Engine Company No. 3, Truck Company No. 1 and Truck Company No. 2
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 21 / Ladder 11 | 1600 New York Avenue | ????-1999 | Now NH Squad 2 Ladder 1 |
| Engine 22 | 1003 Central Avenue | ????-1999 | Station Closed |
| Engine 23 / Ladder 12 | 541 29th Street | ????-1999 | Now NH Engine 4 Ladder 2 |
| Engine 24 | 318 34th Street | ????-1999 | Station Closed |
| Engine 25 / Ladder 13 | 419 43rd Street | ????-1999 | Now used by Union City police |
| Engine 26 / Engine 27 | 303 47th Street | ????-1999 | Station Closed |
| West Hoboken Fire Station | 527 10th Street | ????-???? | Station Closed |
Apparatus[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
- 1989 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 1)
- 1989 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 5)
- 1985 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 7)
- 1985 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 4)
- 1985 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn aerial)
- 1980 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn aerial)
- 1980 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 6)
- 1980 Mack CF / Ward 79 pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 3, Ex-Engine 7)
- 1973/1990 Seagrave pumper (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 3)
- 1973/1990 Seagrave aerial (-/-/100' tractor-drawn aerial) (Ex-Truck 2)
- 1969 Seagrave / Pierce aerial (-/-/75' Snorkel) (Sold to East Brunswick Independent Fire Company)
- 1969 Seagrave pumper (1500/)
- 1966 FWD pumper (1250/)
- 1948 American LaFrance pumper (1000/) (Ex-Engine 2)
- 1938 American LaFrance aerial (-/-/85' mid mount)