The Hillside Fire Department provides professional Firefighting, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the Community.

The Hillside Fire Department continues to provide professional services through modern training, rapid response and enlightened leadership. We shall respond to the needs of the community in a professional, compassionate manner actively participating within the social structure to initiate direction and support.

The Hillside Fire Department was established in 1913. Originally a volunteer organization, the department evolved into a career operation in 1927. Hillside is located in Northern New Jersey surrounded by Newark, Elizabeth, Union and Irvington. The Township is 2.7 sq. miles in size with a population of almost 22,000. Hillside maintains a large industrial area which occupies approximately 1.5 sq. miles within the Townships limits. Three routes of traffic, Interstate 78, Route 22 and The Garden State Parkway as well as the northeast rail corridor intersect within the Township.

The Fire Department staffs two firestations with a compliment of 48 officers and men. These firefighters respond with 1 Engine Company, 1 Quint Company, 1 Fire Ambulance and a Command Vehicle. The department provideds 24 hour EMS transport services at the BLS level. All members of the department are N.J. State certified EMTs. In addition, a fully staffed Fire Prevention Bureau ensures all National and State codes are complied with. The department responds annually to aproximately 3,300 calls, this volume of responses requires a well-trained, dedicated emergency service. The members are kept abreast of all laws, NFPA & OSHA requirements and any Firefighting tenets through the Training Division. The Hillside Fire Department has provided and will continue to provide superior service to the community we are sworn to protect.