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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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Retired Fairview Police Chief and Ridgewood Resident Frank Del Vecchio will lace up his running shoes for his 15th annual 26-mile 9/11 Remembrance Run

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photo courtesy of Frank Del Vecchio

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On September 11, 2025, retired Fairview Police Chief Frank Del Vecchio will lace up his running shoes for his 15th annual 26-mile 9/11 Remembrance Run, this time joined by his three children in a powerful tribute to honor the fallen and support the homeless. Starting at Ridgewood’s Duck Pond and ending at the World Trade Center, the run benefits the Run For Hope Foundation, which has raised $300,000 for first responders, veterans, and hunger relief. Here’s why this Bergen County hero’s mission is a must-know story for 2025!

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