Ridgewood NJ, HoHoKus and Ridgewood emergency services personnel rendering aid to an adult male jogger found by a passerby to be unresponsive and not breathing at the intersection of West Saddle River Road and Kingsbridge Lane in Ridgewood shortly after 2:00 PM on Sunday, 04/17. The victim was transported to The Valley Hospital by ambulance. Paramedics from The Valley Hospital were also on the scene. There was no identification on the victim; Ridgewood Police are currently seeking his identity.
Ridgewood NJ, 04/03/2016: Ridgewood firefighters were kept busy throughout the day by two (2) incidents of fallen trees that became entangled in high voltage power lines. The incidents, located within a few blocks of one another, required responses from the Village’s police, Emergency Services, and Shade Tree Division personnel as well.
Ridgewood NJ , Chief Tony Lillo announced that the department purchased a new 2016 Ford F-450, four-wheel drive,Type I Horton ambulance from VCI Emergency Vehicles. “In accordance with our fleet replacement plan, this new ambulance will replace a 2000 Ford E-450 Type III PL Custom ambulance, one that has been in service for 15 years, well beyond its expected replacement date,” Lillo said.
The new ambulance, Ambulance 12, is now in service with the RES Ambulance 11, a 2003 International Freightliner and Ambulance 10, a 2007 Ford E450.Horton Emergency Vehicles Group, based in Grove City, Ohio, designed the state of the art ambulance in conjunction with RES Officers. The vehicle was manufactured with improvements in design and safety for the Emergency Medical Technicians and the patient. Improvements include 3 point restraints, privacy glass, airbags for EMTS in the patient compartment as well reverse cameras and blind spot cameras as well.
The ambulance is licensed by the NJ Department of Health and is staffed by NJ EMT’s.
In 2015, RES responded to 1704 requests for assistance. This amounts to 19,236 hours donated by the volunteers to the Village of
Ridgewood on active duty — a cost savings of more than $1 million to the Village of Ridgewood. This does not include time spent on
training, meetings, meeting and event preparation.
As a volunteer organization, RES is always looking for those who would love to serve their community. If you are interested in becoming a part of our family, a tour of our facility is highly recommended calling (201) 670-5589 or by emailing us at
membership@ridgewood911.org.
NOVEMBER 14, 2014 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014, 1:21 AM THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — The village’s Emergency Medical Services division has acquired a new ambulance, officials said.
The ambulance is a 2015 Ford F-450 4WD chassis, and will cost the village $184,266, officials said.
Ridgewood owns three ambulances, including its newest rig.
The village traded in an older ambulance — a 2000 Ford E-450 chassis — as part of its latest purchase.
“Extensive research was performed by our Emergency Services Department to decide upon the type of ambulance that would best suit our needs,” said Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld.
JULY 18, 2014 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014, 12:31 AM Print
Service with EMS was gratifying
Angela Altschuler, RN retired
to the Editor:I was an active member of Ridgewood EMS for more than 25 years and a former resident of Ridgewood for 32 years. I have to say they were the most gratifying years of my life. The relationships I formed with other members will continue for years to come.
There is nothing so satisfying as to help someone in need, whether it is in an acute situation or helping a person get settled comfortably at home after a hospital stay. Both situations are equally important.
Ridgewood EMS has the reputation for providing exemplary care to its citizens and visitors to the village. This is possible by having continuous education to the members and providing them with the most up to date equipment.
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