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Fire Fighters Rescue Occupant in Teaneck Apartment Fire

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Teaneck NJ, on January 2nd, members of the Teaneck Fire Department 2nd Platoon responded to 34 State Street, on a reported fire on the 5th floor, with a possible occupant still inside. First arriving units were able to confirm no occupants were in the apartment.
Because of the high life safety risk, Englewood Fire and City of Hackensack Fire Department Ladders were requested to the scene. Members put the aerial to the roof to assist with ventilating the top floor fire. Englewood Fire Truck 2 and Car 4 operated for approximately one hour.

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Fire in Hackensack Displaces Several Residents on Christmas Morning

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Hackensack NJ, at 1232am members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department Second Platoon were dispatched to 64 Prospect Ave on activated fire alarm. While in route dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls from residents reporting a fire. Units arrived on scene and found a working fire in apartment B5 on the second floor. This quickly escalated to a 3rd alarm due to multiple rescue of residents on the fire escape including two children whose parents dropped them into the arms of firefighters below. The fire was quickly extinguished by an aggressive interior attack coupled with multiple rescues of residents on the Fire escape all with 18 on duty firefighters and assistance from mutual aid. No injuries were reported several residents were displaced and went to stay with relatives. The Red Cross assisted other residents. The fire under investigation by fire prevention.

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Vehicle loses Control Strikes Steps of Passaic Street Building in Hackensack Causing Exterior Damage

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Hackensack NJ, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department third platoon and Police department responded to 213 Passaic Street today on reported motor vehicle accident. On arrival found vehicle lost control coming around the corner struck the steps causing exterior damage to the building. Both occupants of the vehicle refused medical treatment, building department responded and vehicle was removed by city towing company.

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Tuesday Afternoon Fire at Riverside Square in Hackensack Under Investigation

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Fire companies responded 390 Hackensack Ave Shops at Riverside For a fire in the hallway between Barnes and Noble and Cheesecake factory. Fire was mostly knocked down by the sprinkler system before fire department arrival companies checked for extension and ventilated. The area. Fire is currently under investigation. No reports of injuries

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Hackensack Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

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Hackensack NJ, the Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial service was held on Friday July 1st, 2022 at 6pm at  Memorial park on the corner of Main Street and Temple Avenue Hackensack .

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South Hackensack Fire Leaves Two Dead

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South Hackensack NJ, On Friday June 10th  South Hackensack Firefighters responded to the blaze just after 3 a.m. The blaze happened right around the corner from South Hackensack’s firehouse. Heavy smoke limited immediate access to the building .

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Memorial Day Apartment Fire in Hackensack Quickly Subdued

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Hackensack NJ, on Monday May 31st @ 22:58 hours Members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department first platoon operated all hands at 240 Prospect street for a fire and apartment 209. Fire was quickly knockdown by the first arriving fire companies. Searches throughout the building were negative. No injuries reported at the scene. Englewood and Teaneck Fire departments assisted on scene along with Hackensack UMC, NLS and ALS.

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Early Morning Hackensack Crash Sends Two to The Hospital

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 2, Rescue 1, Engine 2 , & Hackensack UMC responded to an early morning Prospect Avenue and Central Avenue for two vehicle motor vehicle accident. Two parties were treated and transported to Hackensack University medical center. Hackensack police will be conducting the investigation. No further information available at this time.

 

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Regent Care Exterior Wall Collapses in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department was called to 50 Polifly Road , Regent Care For an exterior wall collapse. All residents were moved to a safe area. A Structural engineer was called in to determine the stability of the building. No injuries were reported . Once again all residents were moved to a different wing of the facility into a safe area .

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NJ Transit Bus and Car Collide in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 5, Rescue 1, Deputy 1, & HUMC BLS and ALS responded to car and NJ Transit buss accident on Main and Coles. Fire Fighters  extricated 1 person from the car and the occupant was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center . No injuries reported on the bus . Hackensack police are conducting an investigation .

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Fallen Power Line Engulfs Two Cars in Flames in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department 3rd platoon responded to several cars on fire on Arcadia Road due to a power line down. Fire Companies had to wait for the arrival of PSEG to secure power before extinguishing the cars on fire. No damage reported to any buildings. Time of incident 1:15 am on Thursday the 18th with no reported injuries.

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No Injuries Reported at Atlantic Street Gas Leak in Hackensack on Saturday

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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday January 22 , Hackensack Fire Department had all hands operating in the area of 2nd and Atlantic Street for a major gas leak. PSE&G was also on scene trying to find the source. Multiple buildings being checked for gas odor. The fire department received the all clear while PSEG continued it’s investigation . No injuries were reported .

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Hackensack Fire Department Fights Heavy Smoke Conditions to Knock down 3 Alarm Fire

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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday October 9th at 2256 City of Hackensack Fire Department 911 received a call reporting a fire at 952 Main St. First arriving company Engine 5 reported smoke coming from the building and stretched the initial handline.

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