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New Milford Police Officers Drag Unconscious Victim from Burning Car Seconds Before Inferno

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Volunteer Fire Department Douses MVA Blaze on Birchwood Road; Quick Actions Saved a Life in Dramatic Morning Call

photos courtesy of the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department

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New Milford, NJ – Dramatic dashcam footage could scarcely capture the heroism that unfolded on Birchwood Road early this morning, Tuesday, October 8, 2025. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) where a car had struck a tree. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a life-or-death situation.

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A Scare on the Parkway: Children Safe After Bus Collision Near Exit 165 in Paramus

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School Bus Collision on Garden State Parkway Causes Emergency Response

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Paramus NJ, an early Friday afternoon collision on the southbound Garden State Parkway near Exit 165 in Paramus, New Jersey, involved a full-sized school bus carrying children and adult chaperones. While the incident required a significant emergency response, authorities reported that all individuals on board the bus were safe.

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Palisades Interstate Parkway Police De-escalate Crisis with Calm and Compassion

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a tense situation was successfully defused this week thanks to the swift response and crisis intervention skills of officers from the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department.

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Midland Park Firefighters Quickly Extinguish House Fire on Highwood Avenue

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Midland Park, NJ, Firefighters from the Midland Park Fire Department (MPFD) swiftly responded to a house fire on Highwood Avenue during the early hours of Thursday, February 20. Thanks to their rapid response, the single-family home fire was quickly contained, preventing further damage.

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Ramsey Fire Department Responds to Overnight Apartment Fire

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Ramsey NJ, in the early hours of the morning of December 16th, around 12:15 AM, the Ramsey NJ Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire alarm at an apartment complex within the borough.

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School Bus and Tractor-Trailer Collision Temporarily Shuts Down Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a Wednesday morning collision on December 18, involving a small school bus and a tractor-trailer, disrupted traffic on Route 17 northbound near the Garden State Parkway entrance in Paramus. The accident resulted in injuries, emergency responses, and temporary lane closures.

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