Protecting Our Own: Bergen County Boosts Ice Rescue Readiness with New Gear and Training
photos co0urtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
MAHWAH, NJ — In a county where winter weather can turn treacherous in an instant, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is ensuring first responders aren’t just brave—they’re better equipped than ever before.
Drawing on his nearly 50 years as a volunteer firefighter, Tedesco visited the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center in Mahwah this week to personally deliver specialized Ice Rescue Equipment Kits to 10 local fire and rescue departments.
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