Applying for Five New Firefighters Through Federal SAFER Grant

The City of Hackensack has applied for grant funding to hire five new firefighters through the federal SAFER program, which is designed to help municipalities maintain adequate public safety staffing without overburdening local taxpayers. The city has formally amended its previous grant application, which included an ask for funding for 12 firefighting positions despite the […]

Pursuing Automatic Aid Agreements with Nearby Municipalities

Comprehensive Report Shows That Department’s Current Staffing Level Meets NFPA Standards The City of Hackensack is announcing that it will pursue automatic fire safety aid agreements with nearby municipalities in order to enhance public safety in a fiscally responsible manner. The City Council ordered a comprehensive review of the Hackensack Fire Department in March 2022 […]