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Ridgewood Firefighters Quickly Knock down Monday Afternoon on Liberty Street

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters quickly knocked down an early Monday afternoon, 12/11, structure fire that reportedly originated in the kitchen of a single family home on Liberty Street, Ridgewood. No injuries were reported in the blaze; however, there was an unconfirmed report of a missing dog. Ridgewood Police, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident along with mutual aid fire and EMS units from several nearby communities.

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FedEx Ground Delivery Truck Slams Into a Utility Pole in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, FedEx Ground delivery truck slammed head on into a utility pole at the intersection of Deerhill Drive and Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus just prior to 12 noon on Friday, 12/08. The vehicle’s driver sustained a minor facial injury in the incident, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to the incident along with crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division. Wearimus Road was temporarily closed between East Saddle River Road and Powderhorn Drive while PSE&G crews worked to replace a downed pole and restore electric service.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Dench Family 3 Generations of Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Pictured here are 3 generations of firefighters (Dench Family) . Well, we haven’t heard for sure on the 3rd gen commitment, but we’ll have their application awaiting them on their 16th birthday for our JR firefighter program.

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SUV Careens off of Route 17 Southbound in Ho-Ho-Kus Narrowly Missing a Bus Stop Shelter

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the driver of a silver colored SUV was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a crash in which the vehicle careened off of Route 17 southbound in Ho-Ho-Kus early Friday morning, 10/20, and slammed head on into a large tree. A bus stop shelter was narrowly missed by the fast moving car, but a bus stop sign was not as fortunate. The incident took place just south of Hollywood Avenue. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage.

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Fire Started by Contractor Damages Crest Road Home in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a contractors performing decorative flooring/tile work may have unintentionally caused the fire that damaged a large single family home in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 04/25. Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had spread up an interior wall prior to their arrival at the home. Two (2) adults and an infant who were present when the fire broke out safely evacuated the home before police and firefighters arrived. Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters assisted Ridgewood Fire Department at the scene. Volunteer Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident and Ridgewood Police were on hand.

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Twp of Washington House Fire : “Ignited by paint or stain cans stored outside, basically cooking all summer in the heat and sun, which finally ignited”

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Twp of Washington NJ, on Friday afternoon the Westwood fire department was dispatched mutual aid to Washington Township for a working house fire. Truck 1 was the first due truck company, due to Township still being trained on their new ladder truck. Truck 1 took the front of the structure and went right to work with 2 crews. While the first crew went up to the second floor to start opening up the ceiling the second crew laddered the building for multiple escape routes in case of an emergency. The interior crews made a good stop in the attic so the fire could not spread further into the house. Also on scene was Engine 1 and Utility 1 with manpower. Good job by all crews and good job to Twp of Washington Fire Dept. . – Bergen County with a quick knock on the main body of fire.  Pascack Road was closed in both directions (in front of Memorial Field) .

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Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Marked 50 Years of the Junior Auxiliary

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on June 25th , Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department marked 50 years of the Junior Auxiliary. They celebrated this milestone with a reunion honoring junior members past and present earlier in the month. Young men and women are welcome to join our ranks at age 16. The  borough thanked all for their service !

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Ho-Ho-Kus Fire with the Aid of Waldwick and Ridgewood Fire Departments Clear Route 17 Vehicle Fire in 45 Minutes

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Tuesday May 10th the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department around 6:40 was dispatched to Route 17 southbound near Racetrack Rd. for a reported vehicle fire. Engines 733 & 731 arrived to find a fully-involved utility van on the shoulder. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, assisted by Waldwick Fire Engine 633 and Ridgewood Fire Engine 35. There were no injuries and all units cleared the scene within 45 minutes.

 

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HO-HO-KUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RUNNING OPERATION “SANTA SUNDAY” ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department is happy to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town! As part of its long-standing tradition known as “Operation Santa Sunday”, the The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa on his rounds of all Ho-Ho-Kus streets on Sunday, December 19, between 1 – 4 pm.

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2 Alarm Barn Fire Draws Ho-Ho-Kus and Allendale Firefighter to Assist Saddle River Fire Department

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Saddle River NJ, just before 6:30pm Sunday evening, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to respond for a barn fire in the South East section of the town. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing in additional manpower and apparatus to combat the difficult blaze. Saddle River Fire Department apparatus deployed over 2500’ of fire hose. 3 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion by Valley Hospital’s BLS. A special thank you to our brothers and sisters at Allendale Fire Department and Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department for helping us repack the hose onto our apparatus back at Saddle River Fire Department .

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No Injuries Report in Saddle River Fire

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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home on the East side of town for a reported structure fire. Upon signing in service, Chief Salvatori was advised by Saddle River Police Department that the attached garage was fully involved and he asked for his 2nd alarm mutual aid companies.

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Saddle River Fire Brings Out Multi Borough Response

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Saddle River NJ,on Tuesday March 24th at approximately 12:10 pm the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home within the borough for a report of a possible fire. Upon their arrival , Chief Salvatori arrived on scene and found smoke showing from the residence and requested a second alarm be transmitted. Engine 1131 arrived on scene and began advancing a hose into the structure to extinguish the fire. Ladder 1141 arrived on scene second , began laddering the building and assisting with the fire attack. The fire was under control shortly at approximately 12:30pm and Saddle River Fire Department  sends a big Thank you to all of the mutual aid who responded to the scene and covered the firehouse.

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Fire Crews Battle Early Morning Fire At Albert’s Café Amici in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho Ho Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters responded to a fire at Albert’s Café Amici on Sycamore Avenue early Thursday morning.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department : Operation “Santa Sunday”

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HO-HO-KUS, N.J.,The season is bright with joy! Santa Claus will be riding the fire truck with the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Sunday, December 23rd, 2018.
Residents on all borough streets will have the special opportunity to greet Santa Claus, take photos, and receive a candy cane from Santa, himself! This long standing tradition, known as “Operation Santa Sunday” will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”

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Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department The Truck 7 WET DOWN and BLOCK PARTY

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June 8,2018

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, The Truck 7 WET DOWN and BLOCK PARTY is today June 9th ! Join in on the fun from 2-6 pm when we will commission Truck 741 for availability to service. In long standing tradition, neighboring fire departments will arrive to anoint our new fire apparatus with fog streams (no foam)…Live entertainment by Black Diamond Band, delicious food, craft beer from Defiant micro-brewery, commemorative cups, T-shirts and special merchandise for sale… plus lots of fun for the kids – games, a dunk tank and a bouncy house. DON’T MISS OUT! Everyone is invited!