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Ridgewood NJ, before Ridgewood Fire B Platoon completed their shift Thursday morning, Ridgewood firefighters were dispatched to a working dumpster fire in Engine 31’s West Side district. The fire was reported in a 30-yard construction dumpster, prompting a quick response from both Engine 31 and Rescue 42.
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Midland Park NJ, a driver behind the wheel of a red KIA Sportage escaped serious injury in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, April 24, on Erie Avenue in Midland Park.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 proudly welcomed three members Probationary Firefighter Biagi, Lieutenant Kelly, and Captain Papietro-Zales into their official roles during a swearing-in ceremony at the Village of Ridgewood Council Meeting on Wednesday night.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen Emergency Medical Services marks its 2nd anniversary. In just 2 years, our team has responded to over 12,500 calls and grown to a staff of 16 full-time EMTs and 33 per diems, with 9 ambulances in our fleet and 2 more set to be delivered this summer. Operating 24/7, Bergen EMS has visited every one of our 70 municipalities since its creation.
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Paramus NJ, with certification exam outcomes exceeding the statewide average, Bergen Community College paramedic science program students have secured the National Conference on EMS “Director’s Award” for the institution. More than 99 percent of Bergen paramedic science students pass their certification and licensing exams compared with 96.7 percent of students across the state. Professor Joanne Piccininni leads Bergen’s paramedic science program, which features a team of two full-time and 16 part-time faculty members.
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Glen Rock NJ, a dramatic two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, June 27, at the intersection of High Street and Norwood Avenue in Glen Rock, left five people injured and necessitated the use of four ambulances to transport victims to multiple local hospitals.
Continue reading Rollover Crash at Glen Rock Intersection Results in Five Injuries
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Ridgewood NJ,a reminder that in less than 2 days the Valley Hospital will be moving to Paramus. At 6:00 am on Sunday, April 14th the new Valley Hospital facility will open in Paramus. Patients will be transported from Ridgewood to Paramus via Linwood Avenue, and ambulance staging will take place at Graydon.
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Trenton NJ, legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Continue reading Senate Clears Corrado “Safe Haven” Bill Protecting Newborn Babies
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Hawthorne NJ, at 1:43pm the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Sunrise Dr on a reported house fire. Upon the arrival of the Hawthorne Fire Department and Fire Chief Speranza the members were advised this was a confirmed working fire. As the Chief Speranza evaluated the conditions of home during his 360 he was advised of an occupant being trapped in the home and transmitted a 2nd alarm.
Continue reading Victim Rescued from Burning Home in Hawthorne
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Hoboken NJ, the New Jersey EMS Task Force, working closely with the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management’s EMS Coordinator, State and Hospital officials, successfully coordinated a planned evacuation of Hoboken University Medical Center on Tuesday night because the facility was experiencing water issues stemming from a water main break in the city.
Continue reading NJ EMS Task Force Coordinates Hoboken University Medical Center Evacuation
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Tenafly NJ, according to Tenafly police a Tenafly teenager was killed in a car crash Saturday night in the borough.
Continue reading Tenafly Teenager Dies in Crash, 3 others Sent to Area Hospitals
The ability to drive could be considered essential in this day and age. It allows people the freedom to cover more ground and opens up opportunities that would be difficult without wheels. There is more traffic on the road than ever before. In the US alone, there are 276 million drivers; that’s a lot of vehicles! More traffic means more risk, and it’s a sad fact that 1.35 million people die in traffic accidents each year.
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, today announced that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s dedicated first responders including fire, police and EMS personnel.
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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey EMS Task Force, a statewide organization designed to respond to large-scale man-made and natural disasters, has been awarded a generous grant from the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation. The $25,000 grant will go directly to providing personal protective equipment to the NJ EMS Task Force members on the frontlines of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The men and women of the NJ EMS Task Force have been integral in the fight against COVID-19,” said Michael Bascom, President of the Non-Profit Board of Directors. “This grant from the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation will provide us with funds to assure our members have the right PPE they need now, and well into the future.”
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April 6 2018
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Ho Ho Kus NJ,
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho Ho Kus Police, EMS, and Fire Department personnel responded to a rollover MVA at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Warren Place on Thursday morning, 04/05. Ambulance transportation to a local hospital was provided to one (1) adult female crash victim. Her injuries appeared to have been non life threatening in nature. The rolled over vehicle was righted by several Police & Fire Department members and subsequently removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.
