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Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels in New Jersey and Nationwide

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Fire departments across the United States are battling more than just flames — they’re fighting a dangerous shortage of volunteer firefighters, and the impact is being felt most in small towns like those across New Jersey.

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Ridgewood High School’s Toi Murai Honored with West Point Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award

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RHS Junior Recognized for Outstanding Leadership, Academics, and Community Service

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School junior Toi Murai has been awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award by the West Point Society of New Jersey. The award was presented by Mr. Stephen Kalish, a former U.S. Army officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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