Paterson Handles 2nd Alarm During Citywide Water Crisis
Photo by Marty PeltaMain body of fire knocked down
Photo by Marty PeltaCrews working inside on the fire floor
Photo by Marty PeltaWetting down hot spots in the eaves from inside
Photo by Marty PeltaDeputy Chiefs Macones and Cleenput at scene. All of the PFD deputies were recalled due to the water crisis
Photo by Marty PeltaPFD rehab unit on scene
Photo by Marty PeltaPicatinny Arsenal Tanker 22 breaking down hose lines after fire is out
Photo by Marty PeltaDoor Emblem on Picatinny Tanker 22
PATERSON, NJ - On August 8, 2025 at approximately 11:15 A.M., with the city of Paterson in a citywide water crisis due to a broken 30-inch water main, the PFD made a great stop at 325 Park Ave. in a large three-story multi-family dwelling. Due to the problems with the major water main break, the city had called for mutual aid tankers to assist. The tankers, from West Milford and Picatinny Arsenal, were on scene to assist with water supply. Due to the excessive heat, the PFD rehab unit, as well as the Passaic County Rehab unit were on scene providing refreshments and rehab for the men as they came out of the fire building. Mutual Aid companies were also on scene and covering city firehouses during the fire. The water problem in the city was expected to be repaired within 24 hours according to local TV news stations.
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