Photos courtesy of Hackensack Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2081
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire fighters had a busy couple of days March 27th at 2:54pm Engine 1, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, Deputy 2 and Car 2 responded to the rear of 500 South River Street on reported vehicle into the River. Arriving units found a van down the embankment, partially into the water. The driver stated he accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Members of the Second Platoon secured the vehicle using ropes to keep the rising tide from floating the vehicle further into the water. The vehicle was eventually removed by on duty city tow.
March 29th the Third Platoon members of Engine 4 responded to 239 Main Street on reported motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival they found single car crash involving a large planter with air bag deployment. No injuries were reported and absorbent was applied to a minor fluid spill. Vehicle was removed by city tow.
March 30th at 1:40am Engine 5, Rescue 1 and Deputy 4 responded to Route 4 East at Marginal Road to assist the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department with a tractor trailer accident. Upon arrival firefighters provided first aid and checked for injuries to the truck driver until the arrival of BLS who took over patient care. Also assisted with containing a large fluid spill.
