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Harrison Fire Dept. Honors Fallen Hero at St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024 east newark fire department firefigher vincent doffont harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Mar 11, 2024

In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and...

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Harrison Mayor and Council Meeting Tues. Mar. 5, 2024 6:15 p.m. agriculture department environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department mayor & council red bull arena toxic sludge Mar 04, 2024

The Town of Harrison is set to host its Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. This session is anticipated to address a variety of resolutions, ordinances, and community concerns.

The...

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Harrison Fire Dept's Company Engine 4 Featured on National Fire Radio anselmo millan captain steve spera chief henry richard councilman anselmo millan firefighter joe schroek harold stahl harrison fire harrison fire department harrison nj national fire radio Mar 02, 2024

In the heart of Harrison, New Jersey, the Harrison Fire Department, led by Chief Henry Richard, was featured by National Fire Radio in a video (see below). Jeremy Donch of the National Fire Radio organization recently spotlighted the department for its forward-thinking Fire Committee, composed of...

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The After The Storm: Mayor & Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 13, 2024 6:15 p.m. harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department harrison town budget harrison treasurer mayor & council mayor james fife Feb 13, 2024

The Harrison Mayor & Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Town Hall located at 318 Harrison Avenue. The session is scheduled to commence at 6:15 p.m. in the Caucus Room on the Third Floor, with the official meeting following at 6:30 p.m.  The Mayor &...

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(Update) Ho-Ho-Holiday Saturday Cheer: Santa's Grand Tour 2023 Thru Harrison community event harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison police harrison police department santa santa claus Dec 16, 2023

The spirit of Christmas is descending upon Harrison, NJ, in the most magical way this Sunday, December 17, 2023. Saturday, December 23 2023 Get ready to deck the halls and jingle all the way, as none other than Santa Claus himself will be gracing our town with his jolly presence. From 1 p.m. to 4...

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Concerns Over Transparency & Decision-Making in Harrison environmental protection agency epa harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department harrison police dispatchers harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency kearny fire department mayor & council Nov 16, 2023

In a series of recent developments that raise questions about transparency and decision-making, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is witnessing a troubling trend in its local governance. A critical look at these events reveals a pattern of special meetings, failure to notice a Mayor & Council...

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Mayor Fife's Plan: Harrison to Switch to Bergen County Dispatchers harrison harrison dispatchers harrison emergency services harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj harrison police department harrison police dispatchers Nov 14, 2023

Revisiting Tradition and Technology: The Outsourcing of Harrison's 911 Dispatch

The decision to outsource Harrison's 911 police dispatching service to Bergen County, as reported by NJ.com on November 13, 2023, has sparked a critical reevaluation of the town's priorities and its commitment to...

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A Day of Celebration:Upcoming Events in Harrison NJ Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fest holiday party harrison fest queens gala harrison fire department harrison holy cross church harrison nj mayor james fife Oct 19, 2023

UPDATE: Due to the forecast of Rain on Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Hispanic Month planned for Saturday are being moved to Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Junior Firefighter Day planned for Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is still ON AS SCHEDULED.

Harrison, New Jersey, is...

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Vincent J. Doffont Jr. 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Sun. 3/26/2023 5k race 5k run firefigher vincent doffont fundraiser harrison fire department harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. west hudson park Mar 21, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, a 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. from West Hudson Park en route to Harrison in a memorial fundraising for Vincent J. Doffont Jr's.  Last March, Doffont passed away suddenly at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters after coming back from a training exercise....

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Harrison Fire Department Junior Firefighter Day Sat. Oct 29, 2022 harrison harrison fest harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj junior firefighter day Oct 28, 2022

The Harrison Firefighters will be holding their Junior Firefighter Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 11 am to 2 p.m. at the Library Park on Harrison Avenue.  There is Fun for Everyone.

There will be Food, Face Painting, Bounce House, activities under the supervision of Harrison...

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Harrison FD Backyard Bush Fire Call Turns Into Extensive Interior Fire east newark firefighters east newark volunteer fire department harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj kearny fire department kearny fire fighters Aug 24, 2022

The Harrison Fire Department got a call for a brush fire in the back yard of a house on the 300 block of Ann Street in Harrison. Upon arrival there was no fire visible from the street but when the Harrison firefighters along with Tour 4 Battalion Chef Greenemeier reached the rear of the building...

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Harrison Firefighters Remind Applicants of Aug. 31, 2022 Deadline firefighter job application harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj job application Aug 19, 2022

The Harrison Firefighters posted a reminder on their social media to potential firefighter applicants that the deadline to apply for firefighter positions is August 31, 2022, at 4 p.m.

To become a firefighter in Harrison you have to be a resident of Hudson or Essex County when you apply and...

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