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Secaucus NJ, on June 30, 2025, at 3:47 P.M., the Secaucus Police Department responded to Harmon Cove Towers, on a report of an unresponsive 42-year-old male. Upon arrival, Police Officer William Kosky found the victim was not breathing and was cold to the touch. Police Officer William Kosky immediately began Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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Ridgefield NJ, a Bergen County firefighter is being celebrated for his quick-thinking and heroic actions after helping save the life of a man involved in a serious car crash in Ridgefield last week.
Continue reading Off-Duty Ridgefield Firefighter Hailed as a Hero After Life-Saving Rescue
In today’s busy world, there is a growing need for emergency medical responders. As more people realize how important it is to be ready for emergencies, they are looking for ways to learn new skills. EMR classes teach important knowledge and skills for anyone who wants to help in emergency situations.
Luckily, there are many online courses that offer complete training for future emergency responders. Whether you’re just starting out or want to get certified, even if you’d like to obtain your AEMT recertification, it’s important to choose the right online platform for your learning.
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Continue reading NJ Transit Police perform life-saving CPR to save choking child
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Ridgewood NJ, a harrowing incident unfolded near Conimicut Point in Warwick on Sunday afternoon, when a father and son were electrocuted after their boat’s mast, mounted on a trailer, made contact with a power line on Dundas Avenue. The quick actions of two bystanders and local emergency responders ultimately saved their lives.
Continue reading Ridgewood Father and Son Electrocuted During Boating Incident
Imagine that you are in the middle of a normal job when all of a sudden, a coworker passes out. You might feel scared, but what if you knew what to do? This is where on-site CPR training for safety at work really makes a difference.
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by Jim Morgan
I don’t usually react to The Ridgewood Blog posts, but your the recent “reporting” on the incident at Habernickel, “Ridgewood Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Action”, completely missed the mark in describing the incident and should be corrected.
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Paramus NJ,the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado crew cab pickup truck was pulled unconscious from his vehicle by Paramus Police ESU officers after he crashed head on into a tree in the 100 block of East Midland Avenue, Paramus late Thursday morning, 04/11. CPR was immediately begun by police officers, who were supplemented by arriving EMTs and paramedics. The victim was rushed by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged pickup truck from the scene. The single vehicle accident’s cause remains under investigation.
Continue reading Driver Rushed to HUMC after Head On With Tree in Paramus
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday nights Village Council meeting , the Village council honored four Ridgewood Firefighter EMT’s . On January 23rd , Richard Brooks the Ridgewood Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board Chairman suffered a massive heart attack ,in which according to Mayor Paul Vagianos his heart stopped beating for 35 minutes .
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Action
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Continue reading NJ Transit Police Officers Administer CPR to save life of Unresponsive Commuter
photo courtesy of Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC)
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On December 3rd, Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC) was requested for a sick person. When the Alpine Police officers Matthew Gough and Justin Fierro arrived on scene, they found the patient unresponsive and started CPR. Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps members arrived shortly thereafter and assumed patient care. The patient was transported to Englewood hospital and they were released from the hospital a few days later. The hard work of the Alpine Police officers and the members of CVARC allowed the patient to be home for the holidays.
photo courtesy of Valley Health System
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Ridgewood NJ, in a Facebook post Valley Health System recognized the heroic actions taken by Sergeant Ferreira, Officer Bucci, and Officer Fullam of the Wyckoff Police Department and Randy Banks and Mae Yazdi-Bogdansky of the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus Police Chief Kenny Ehrenberg a 1-year-old boy is in critical condition after he nearly drowned at a pool at home Monday night around 7pm on Beechwood Drive in Paramus.
Continue reading 1 year old Nearly Drowns in Paramus Home Pool
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Emergency Services
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services held its TIES (Teenagers in Emergency Services) training in CPR at it’s recent drill night. Over 40 High School students learning CPR for the first time and several refreshing their skills. They are the First Responders on scene when seconds count, be it at home, at school, on the street or at the mall. Learning CPR and volunteering with Ridgewood Emergency Services are valuable skills. The teens are our future EMTs, Paramedics, Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers and Firefighters.
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Continue reading Quick Action by Ridgewood Police Officers and Bystanders Save a Life
