Harrison Fire Department, 206 Harrison Ave

The first Harrison Fire Department was housed at the Mansion House was located on the corner of Halstead Ave. and Purdy St. Their only equipment was a horse drawn pumper and a horse reel.

Thanks to a project by the Harrison Library, a digital collection of photos of the Harrison Fire Department are on display for everyone to see. “The Harrison firehouse, built between 1895-1896, was more than just a hub for firefighting; it was the heart of Harrison's social life, hosting public events, religious services, court sessions, and even the town's first school sessions and library.” [1]

In 1921, the firehouse was destroyed by fire and it was rebuilt in 1923. This firehouse remains today and underwent an addition and renovation in 2023.

There is a bronze statue outside the firehouse of Albert 'Big Al' Mazzullo.Mazzullo was honored for his 45-year dedication as a volunteer firefighter.

[1] “Harrison Firehouse.” Harrison Remembers: Digital Collections. Accessed June 14, 2024. https://www.harrisonpl.org/harrison-remembers/collections/show/16.