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Close Call in Wyckoff: Vehicle Strikes Residence, No Injuries Reported

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Car Slams into Wyckoff Home: Local Firefighters Detail Shocking Weekend Scene

photo courtesy of Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD)

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WYCKOFF, NJ – Residents in a quiet Wyckoff neighborhood received a startling wake-up call this afternoon when a vehicle veered off the road and collided with a residential home.

The Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) was dispatched immediately to the scene of the accident. Upon arrival, first responders found a vehicle had jumped the roadway, traveling across the property before striking the side of the structure.

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Miracles in Teaneck: Off-Duty EMTs and Local Heroes Honored for Saving 5 Lives

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The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC) gathered to honor the incredible “CPR Saves” and heroic acts that defined 2025

screenshot courtesy of the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC)

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TEANECK, NJ – In a year defined by split-second decisions and life-saving courage, the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC) recently gathered to honor the incredible “CPR Saves” and heroic acts that defined 2025.

From an off-duty EMT saving a teenager at summer camp to a roadside rescue on Route 4, the annual awards dinner on February 9 served as a powerful reminder of the thin line between tragedy and hope.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Run for a Hero: Local 47 Takes on the Tunnel to Towers 5K

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Ridgewood Firefighters Conquer Tunnel to Towers 5K in Heartfelt Tribute to 9/11 Heroism!

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The spirit of sacrifice and service was alive and well in New York City this September, thanks to the dedicated members of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47. The local unit laced up their running shoes to participate in the iconic annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, a moving tribute to the heroism displayed on September 11, 2001.

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Meet Ridgewood Firefighter Matt Bombace Senior Firefighter Engineer ,EMT, Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu and a Doctorate in Education

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, in Ridgewood, NJ, Senior Firefighter Engineer and EMT Matt Bombace is a true hometown hero, balancing life-saving rescues with a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and a Doctorate in Education. As a member of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 since 2009, Bombace’s incredible skills—from swiftwater rescue to teaching active shooter response nationwide—make him a standout in Bergen County. Dive into his inspiring story, from daring technical rescues to his passion for family and fishing, and see why he’s a pillar of the community in 2025!

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