photo courtesy of the East Rutherford Fire Department
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East Rutherford NJ, Emergency crews in Bergen County executed a complex technical rescue on Friday, July 31, successfully freeing a worker who became trapped deep inside an excavation trench in East Rutherford.
photos courtesy of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD)
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WALDWICK, NJ — A swift response by the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) prevented a potentially serious situation this afternoon on Franklin Turnpike.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., the WFD received a report of smoke filling the second floor of a local office building. Given the location and the time of day, crews moved quickly to secure the scene and ensure the safety of any remaining occupants.
photo courtesy of Bogota Rescue Squad
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Bogota NJ, A high-stakes legal battle has erupted in Bogota, New Jersey, as the Bogota Volunteer Rescue Squad fights for its life. The nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit against the borough, its mayor, and the council, seeking to overturn a controversial ordinance that forcibly merged the squad with the local fire department.
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