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Maywood Intersection Accident Leaves one Victim Trapped in Vehicle , then Rushed to HUMC

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Maywood NJ, on Monday at approximately 11:50am City of Hackensack Deputy 2 and Rescue 1 responded with mutual aid to Maywood at the intersection of Maywood Ave and Howcroft Road on reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival they found two car motor vehicle accident with one vehicle operator entrapped and injured. Maywood Fire Company Engine stretched and charged a hose-line as Rescue 1 used Holmatro cutter and spreader to remove drivers side door. HUMC BLS stabilized the patient and Rescue 1 assisted with removing the driver from the vehicle and packaging the patient for transport to HUMC.

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City of Hackensack Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service July 1st 6pm

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Hackensack NJ, the Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial service was held on Saturday July 1st, 2023 at 6pm to 7pm at  Memorial park on the corner of Main Street and Temple Avenue in Hackensack .

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City of Hackensack Fire Department Have a Busy Week

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Hackensack NJ,while many of us were lying low last week due to the smokey air caused by Canadian Wildfires , first responders did not have the same opportunity.

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City of Hackensack Fire Fighters Rescue Occupant from Stuck Elevator

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Hackensack Nj, on Monday at 10:27am City of Hackensack Firefighters Engine 2 was dispatched to 380 West Pleasantview Avenue on a stuck occupied elevator. Upon arrival Engine 2 found a occupied stalled elevator in a blind shaft, Engine 2 requested Ladder 1 and Deputy 3 to respond for assistance. Power was secured to the elevator and members manually lowered the stalled elevator down out of the blind shaft and removed occupant.

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City of Hackensack Fire Department Deals with Multiply Accidents Eastbound and Westbound on the Hackensack River Bridge at the Same Time

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Hackensack NJ, at 4:00pm Thursday May 11th the City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 were dispatched to Route 80 Eastbound on the Hackensack River bridge for a reported motorcyclist down.

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City of Hackensack Fire fighters Log a Busy Week

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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.

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City of Hackensack Hires Five New Firefighters

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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack has hired five firefighters using a $1 million federal grant to bolster the department’s ranks as the city grows. Five probationary firefighters Anthony Alexander, 28, Ruben Ceballos, 29, Anthony Colantino, 36, Corey Eyer, 23, and Charles Redstone IV, 25 ,have begun training at the fire academy to prepare them to join the 100-member department.

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Teaneck, Hackensack and Englewood Fire Fighters Converge on Teaneck Residence for a Quick Knock Down

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Teaneck NJ, Wednesday at 4:50pm City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 1 and Ladder 1 responded mutual aid to 108 West Englewood Avenue, Teaneck on a working structure fire. Teaneck firefighters quickly extinguished the fire confining it to the room of origin. Englewood Fire Ladder and Safety officer were also on scene.

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Firefighters Quickly Extinguished a Fire at the Crows Nest Restaurant in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 1200pm Saturday the City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon was dispatched to reported kitchen fire at 309 Vincent Avenue , aka The Crows Nest . Arriving units investigated and found no fire in the kitchen. Further investigation revealed fire on the roof deck extending to an exterior office door frame.

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Passenger Transported to Hospital after Car-Truck Accident on Route 80 Eastbound in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Tuesday at 14:06hrs members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 1 responded to Route 80 Eastbound near mile marker 64.8 for a reported motor vehicle accident. Arriving units found a truck and passenger vehicle crashed with the truck resting on the divider. One passenger was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center . Units remained on scene while the truck was lifted off the divider and removed as well as the passenger vehicle. New Jersey State Police were also on scene .

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Hackensack and Hasbrouck Heights Fire Fighters Offer Mutual Aid on Little Ferry House Fire

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Little Ferry NJ, on Saturday Hasbrouck Height Fire Department, City of Hackensack Fire Department gave mutual aid to Little Ferry Fire Department at a single family home fire . At 11:15am City Hackensack Fire Department Ladder 1 and Deputy 1 responded to 37 Woodland Ave Little Ferry on mutual aid house fire. Hasbrouck Heights responded with Chief 60, Chief 62, and Ladder 1  as a fast team.

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Hackensack Explosion Causes Hazardous Materials Release

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Hackensack NJ, Friday morning at approximately 10:45am City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon’s Ladder 1 and Deputy 1 responded to 375 Huyler Street South Hackensack on reported explosion and hazardous materials release.

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Multi-vehicle Accident on Route 17 South in Hackensack Leaves One Injured

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Hackensack NJ, on February 3rd at 10:15am members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department  Second Platoon’s Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 2 responded to 405 Route 17S on a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival units found 4 vehicles involved in an MVA with one reported injury. Firefighters provided first aid and checked for injuries on vehicle operator until the arrival of HUMC BLS who took over patient care and obtained an RMA. Firefighters applied absorbent to a minor fluid leak and remained on scene until on duty city tow removed vehicles.

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City of Hackensack Fire Department Dispatched to Motor Vehicle Accident Involving a Building

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 12:25pm on Saturday City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 5, Rescue 1 and Deputy 4 were dispatched to 390 Hackensack Ave on report of a vehicle crash into the building. Upon arrival units found a motor vehicle accident involving the building, firefighters provided first aid on two patients reporting injuries until the arrival of BLS. Both patients were transferred to the care of BLS, Engine 5 applied absorbent to a minor fluid spill, City of Hackensack building department responded to check the structure. Engine 5 remained on scene until city tow removed vehicle.

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Two Car Collison at the Intersection of Essex Street and State Street in Hackensack Sends Occupants to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 2:25pm City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 4, Rescue 1 and Deputy 1 responded to the intersection of Essex Street and State Street on reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. On arrival they found a two car motor vehicle accident with two people still in one vehicle. Rescue 1 began setting up extrication equipment and Engine 4 stretched a precautionary hand line. Both occupants inside the vehicle were able to self evacuate. The occupants were transported to HUMC with non life threatening injuries. Rescue 1 and Engine 4 remained on scene and applied absorbent to minor fluid spill. On duty city tow removed both vehicles. This intersection has been the scene of a series of mishaps over the years with residents saying there needs to be a left turn light Essex Street and State Street.

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