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Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Struck by Motorist while on Call

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Dumont NJ, on a Sunday earlier this month , the driver Side door of one of a Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps ambulance was struck by a motorist as one of our EMTs was exiting the vehicle after arriving on scene. Consequently, a second of their ambulances had to be called into service to transport the patient, and then another 9-1-1 was dispatched shortly thereafter with their primary rig going out of service.

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‘First Responders Appreciation Month’ Signed into Law in New Jersey

Sunday Morning Crash in Ridgewood Transports Three to Valley Hospital

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Governor Murphy has signed a bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado that would honor first responders throughout the state by designating October of each year as First Responders Appreciation Month.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services holds its TIES (Teenagers in Emergency Services) training in CPR

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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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Starbucks to offer free Coffee to front-line Responders Throughout December

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Ridgewood NJ, In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care community, Starbucks announced today that it will offer a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to front-line responders at participating U.S. Starbucks stores throughout the month of December to show appreciation for those keeping our communities safe during COVID-19.

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Hiring Certified EMT’s in Bergen and Monmouth Counties

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Paramus NJ, Bergen and Monmouth counties are seeking EMTs to assist at the drive through testing sites starting at the end of this month. Hours will be during the day and you can pick up as many or as few shifts as you want! Pay is $30/hr for certified EMTs. If you or someone you know may be interested, please email me at Akennedy@execu-search.com and I will get back to you ASAP.
Thanks so much!
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Bill Makes It Easier to Staff Local Rescue Squads

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RIDGEWOOD  NJ, A bill (A516) sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney that allows emergency medical technicians from other states to work in New Jersey unanimously passed the Assembly today.

“It is important that we make it easy for out-of-state professionals to get jobs they are already qualified for,” said Rooney (R-Bergen). “EMTs provide a vital service to our communities and we should be finding ways to help people employ their life-saving skills in New Jersey.”

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Two Injured in Saturday Night Crash in Ridgewood

Two Injured in Saturday Night Crash in Ridgewood

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July 18th 2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) individuals injured during a rear end crash at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Cottage Place on Saturday evening, 07/16, refused to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment and left the scene via means other than an ambulance. Both vehicles involved, a Subaru and a Honda, were towed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. RIdgewood FD personnel attended to a minor crash related fluid spill. Ridgewood PD and EMS personnel were also present at the crash.

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Thursday afternoon accident in Ridgewood , vehicle hit a utility pole

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June 17,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The adult female driver of a Toyota RAV4 SUV was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a Thursday afternoon, 6/16, accident in which her vehicle hit a utility pole, crossed over a lane of traffic flowing in the opposite direction, then rolled into a tree before coming to a rest. The incident occurred in front of 678 Grove Street, Ridgewood shortly after 4 PM. The victim reportedly sustained non-life threatening neck and back injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. Ridgewood PD, EMS and FD units responded. A minor crash related fluid spill was attended to by firefighters. The heavily damaged SUV was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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Adult male jogger found unresponsive in Ridgewood

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Adult male jogger found unresponsive in Ridgewood

April 18,2016
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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.
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Ridgewood Police Respond to physical altercation outside of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

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Ridgewood Police Respond to physical altercation outside of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 
March 14,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, A physical altercation outside of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, following a Sunday, 03/13 late morning church service, left one (1) individual seriously injured, but resulted in no arrests.

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Ridgewood PD units responded in mass to the Passaic Street side of the church after receiving numerous 911 calls reporting a heated dispute in progress. Responding units encountered an adult male victim, bleeding from a wound on his forehead, who claimed that he’d been assaulted by another adult male.

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As a Ridgewood EMS ambulance was being summoned to treat and/or transport the victim, uniformed patrol officers immediately began interviewing witnesses and the alleged perpetrator. At least one (1) bystander shouted out to arriving police officers that a priest from the church had been threatened by the injured man. No arrests were made at the scene and the victim refused ambulance transportation of a hospital. He was last seen leaving the area of the church on foot, accompanied by a female friend.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services ambulances will now carry advanced continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP devices

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February 24,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services ambulances will now carry advanced continuous positive airway pressure devices, which can help patients with breathing problems.The CPAP is a breathing device, which improves vital signs, gas exchange, lessens the work of breathing and decreases the sense of shortness of breath in patients who have pneumonia, asthma, and congestive heart failure to name a few.“Ridgewood is one of the few communities in the State of New Jersey that has its EMT’s trained in this advanced medical care as part of the emergency medical services”, says   Dr. Robert Lahita, Medical Director for Ridgewood Emergency Services. Advanced Life Support Paramedics from the hospitals could previously only provide this service.

The use of CPAP devices; administration of Narcan, a drug that can reverse the effects of an overdose; and the use of LUCAS automatic chest compression devices are among new practices authorized by the NJ Department of Heath for  agencies under the auspices of a Medical Director.“The inclusion of CPAP as an additional service offered by

Ridgewood EMTs highlights our effort to provide the Highest level of care available to Ridgewood,” said EMS Captain Murray Yang. “We have also initiated the protocol for the use of Aspirin in cardiac emergencies, which was just approved by the State Department of Health for EMT’s to administer.”

For the Month of January, Director and Chief Tony Lillo reported that Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to a total of 137 requests for aid for a total of 1656 volunteer hours.  There were 107 requests for Emergency Medical Services and 30 requests for Special Operations.

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Pedestrian Hit on East Ridgewood Ave in Ridgewood

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August 7th 2015

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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood police, fire and EMS personnel at the scene of a Friday morning, 08/07, accident involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Irving Street shortly after 7:30 AM.

The pedestrian sustained very minor injuries and refused transport to a hospital. Police issued a summons to the driver for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

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Late night Ridgewood collision results in 3 summonses issued

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Late night Ridgewood collision results in 3 summonses issued
July 11,2014
Boyd A. Loving
11:58 PMRidgewood NJ, Three (3) summonses were issued by Ridgewood PD to one of the drivers involved in a 11 PM, Friday, 07/11 collision at the intersection of North Maple and East Ridgewood Avenues.  Two (2) injuries were reported – one victim complained of a head injury and the other experienced chest pains – neither victim was willing to be transported by ambulance.  Both vehicles involved, a 2-door Pontiac and a 4-door Honda, were heavily damaged and had to be removed from the scene by a tow truck.  Ridgewood PD and EMS responded to the scene.

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No injuries after Chevy Suburban hits bridge abutment in Ridgewood

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No injuries after Chevy Suburban hits bridge abutment in Ridgewood
May 12,2014
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Ridgewood NJ, No one was injured during the crash of a Chevy Suburban into a concrete bridge abutment at the intersection of Meadowbrook and North Maple Avenues in Ridgewood shortly after 7 PM on Monday, 05/12.  Witnesses to the crash believe the driver lost control of his vehicle as he was making turn onto Meadowbrook from North Maple.  A flatbed tow truck removed the damaged vehicle from the scene.  Ridgewood PD handled the investigation.


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