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Tenafly NJ, on Saturday, July 6th, a fire broke out in Tenafly, NJ, apparently triggered by a downed tree. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Continue reading Downed Tree Sparks Fire, Evacuates Tenafly Home
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Englewood NJ, Englewood Fire Department 3rd Platoon Companies operated at a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Grand and Van Nostrand with one victim trapped in the car.
Continue reading Englewood Fire Frees Trapped Motorist From Multi-car Motor Vehicle Crash
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an apartment fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck, NJ, that occurred on Monday, February 19, 2024. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
Continue reading The Cause and Origin of the Teaneck House Fire Determined to be “Suspicious”
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Englewood NJ, Englewood Fire Department Fourth platoon firefighters operating at a car fire on Belmont St. earlier this afternoon.
Continue reading Never Park A Car on Dry leaves They are Highly Flammable
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Englewood NJ, Englewood Firefighters battled an early morning fire in a commercial structure in the 200 block of West Englewood Avenue. 2 Alarms were needed to bring the fire under control with the assistance of Teaneck Fire Department, City of Hackensack Fire Department ,Tenafly Fire Department and more. There were no injuries but the building suffered severe damage.
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Continue reading Car Crashes into Building in Leonia, Explodes into Flames
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Englewood NJ, on Saturday May 6th Englewood Fire companies were dispatched to the 400 Block of North Woodland Street for a report of a person trapped under a vehicle. Firefighters found a car lift in a private home collapsing and an occupant trying to keep it from falling further. Members placed two Paratech struts to stabilize the load and make it safe. The building department was notified and a full platoon recall was requested while companies operated.
Continue reading Englewood Fire Fighters Rescue Man Trapped Under a Vehicle
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Englewood NJ, a 61-year-old man sustained injuries after his car rolled into a building in Englewood.
Continue reading Out of Control SUV Hit Building on Grand Avenue in Englewood
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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack has hired five firefighters using a $1 million federal grant to bolster the department’s ranks as the city grows. Five probationary firefighters Anthony Alexander, 28, Ruben Ceballos, 29, Anthony Colantino, 36, Corey Eyer, 23, and Charles Redstone IV, 25 ,have begun training at the fire academy to prepare them to join the 100-member department.
Continue reading City of Hackensack Hires Five New Firefighters
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Teaneck NJ, Wednesday at 4:50pm City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 1 and Ladder 1 responded mutual aid to 108 West Englewood Avenue, Teaneck on a working structure fire. Teaneck firefighters quickly extinguished the fire confining it to the room of origin. Englewood Fire Ladder and Safety officer were also on scene.
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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 1200pm Saturday the City of Hackensack Fire Department First Platoon was dispatched to reported kitchen fire at 309 Vincent Avenue , aka The Crows Nest . Arriving units investigated and found no fire in the kitchen. Further investigation revealed fire on the roof deck extending to an exterior office door frame.
Continue reading Firefighters Quickly Extinguished a Fire at the Crows Nest Restaurant in Hackensack
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Englewood NJ, Englewood Fire Department Fourth Platoon responded to an activated fire alarm at 44 East Palisade Avenue (Dim Sum Sushi Asian Grill ) . Once on scene, firefighters found a fire in the crawl space in the rear of the restaurant. A second alarm was transmitted bringing our mutual aid partners to the scene. The building was searched and evacuated. Fortunately, the fire was contained to a small area of the building and there were no injuries.
Continue reading Englewood Fire Fighters Respond to Palisade Avenue Restaurant Fire
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Englewood NJ, earlier this week, Third Platoon Firefighters responded to Englewood Health for an activated fire alarm. While the members of #Engine 3 were standing by in front of the emergency room entrance, they heard screaming coming from a car. They ran over to find a woman who had just delivered a new born baby. Our firefighters assisted mom while bystanders alerted the ER staff. Happy to report that mom and baby are doing well! Pictured is the crew of E3: Lieutenant Motta, FF Doherty and FF Wilson.
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Englewood NJ, Sunday was not a day of rest at the Englewood Fire Department . Englewood Fire Department responded to a 5:00am call, after it drove into the woods on Route 4 and crews set to work fighting a car on fire .
Continue reading Car Catches Fire after it drives into the Woods off Route 4 in Englewood
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Hackensack NJ, on Sunday April 3rd @08:11 Hackensack Fire Desk received a 911 call reporting a fire at 99 Fair Street. While companies were responding Deputy 4 reported smoke from a distance and requested a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival companies were met with heavy smoke and fire conditions on the 2nd floor of the home with fire extending into the attic. Companies put several handlines in service to begin knocking down fire on the 2nd floor and to protect the house next door. Ladder 1 and rescue 1 conducted searches and began to open up the 2nd floor ceilings to gain access to the attic. Fire extended to the attic area due to limited access.
Continue reading Sunday Moring Fire in Hackensack Leaves One Firefighter and One occupant Injured
