North Haledon Fire Company Remembered the Sacrifices of 9/11

NORTH HALEDON, NJ — On September 11 — The North Haledon Volunteer Fire Company One honored the firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and civilians who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.The attacks resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people and triggered one of the most significant emergency responses in New York City's history.Approximately 1,000 firefighters were involved in responding to the World Trade Center, and 343 firefighters from the New York City Fire Department lost their lives that day.In addition, 23 NYPD officers and 37 Port Authority Police Department officers were also killed.

For those in the emergency services field, September 11 remains a day of reflection on the importance of preparedness, collaboration, and dedication to service.

Emergency responders continued their efforts for many months following the attacks, and recovery teams ultimately cleared about 1.8 million tons of debris from the World Trade Center site.

North Haledon Fire Company One, situated at 811 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508, continued to provide essential emergency services as part of the borough's volunteer fire department system.

The department had a consistent tradition of regular training and played a key role in safeguarding the community of North Haledon.

No specific mutual-aid departments were mentioned in the information provided for this remembrance, so none were included to prevent the inaccurate naming of agencies that were not confirmed.