The Teaneck Fire Department provides emergency response to the township, and aids surrounding communities. In addition to fire calls, the TDF responds to car accidents and other emergencies.
The department's headquarters on Teaneck Road is home to the main fire dispatch center. Teaneck's volunteer fire service support unit, known as Box 54, is based at headquarters. Box 54 is used to provide meals, shelter and other rehabilitation to first responders at major incidents.
Fire headquarters is also home to the TFD Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention Bureau -- all township fire codes are enforced by fire department inspectors. The Bureau also assists law enforcement agencies with investigations into arson or suspicious fires.