Glen Rock Firefighter Injured During Santa Detail, Recovering from Non-Life-Threatening Injury

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock  NJ, A 24-year-old Glen Rock volunteer firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening head injury on Saturday night, December 21, during a festive “Santa Detail” event. The incident occurred near Doremus Avenue, close to the Glen Rock Municipal Pool, when the firefighter’s head was struck by a low-hanging tree branch while riding on top of a fire truck.

The injured firefighter was transported to The Valley Hospital by ambulance for medical evaluation and treatment.

Collaborative Emergency Response

The situation required a coordinated effort from multiple first responders:

• Hawthorne Rescue Company #5 assisted Glen Rock Fire Department personnel in safely moving the firefighter from the truck’s hose bed to the ground.
• Glen Rock EMS provided immediate medical care, supported by paramedics from The Valley Hospital.
• Glen Rock Police Department responded to assist at the scene.

Community Safety and Awareness

The Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department hosts the annual Santa Detail to spread holiday cheer throughout the community. While this incident was an unfortunate event, safety remains a top priority for all involved, and the department is committed to ensuring the well-being of its volunteers and the public during community events.

The firefighter is expected to make a full recovery, and the Glen Rock community continues to express its gratitude for the dedication of its volunteer first responders.

 

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