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RIVER EDGE, NJ – Earlier today, the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Battalion 9, responded to a reported hazardous materials incident on the 700 block of Sixth Avenue in a residential garage.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A potentially disastrous Fourth of July evening in downtown Westwood was averted thanks to the swift and coordinated actions of local first responders and utility crews, according to Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The River Edge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a working apartment fire early Saturday morning at 84 Rutgers Place, after receiving a report of an oven fire at approximately 6:50 AM.
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — On Saturday morning, July 5, the Fair Lawn Fire Department responded swiftly to a working truck fire on Route 208 southbound near Virginia Drive. The vehicle, a tree service truck, caught fire just before noon, prompting an emergency response from local firefighters and police.
Continue reading Truck Fire on Route 208 in Fair Lawn Quickly Contained by Firefighters
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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — June 23, 2025 — It was a scorching Monday in Bergen County, but that didn’t stop the dedicated volunteers of the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department from answering the call—four times, in fact.
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department Battles Outdoor Kitchen Fire in Extreme Heat
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Hackensack, NJ — at approximately 10:30 PM, the Hackensack Fire Department 3rd Platoon, under the command of Deputy Chief M. Christensen, responded to a working fire on Fairmount Avenue near the Maywood border.
photos courtesy of the City of Englewood Fire Department
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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — As scorching temperatures continue to grip the region, the City of Englewood Fire Department has been working tirelessly, responding to over a dozen emergency calls amid the extreme heat.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Fire departments across the United States are battling more than just flames — they’re fighting a dangerous shortage of volunteer firefighters, and the impact is being felt most in small towns like those across New Jersey.
Continue reading Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Reaches Crisis Levels in New Jersey and Nationwide
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TETERBORO, NJ – June 20, 2025 — A serious fuel spill incident unfolded early Friday morning at Teterboro Airport, when a jet fuel tanker overturned at Signature Aviation, prompting a multi-agency emergency response that lasted for over nine hours.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s bravest were called into action Thursday night for one of the most heartwarming tasks in a firefighter’s repertoire: rescuing a stranded pet.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck on Roof in Late-Night Operation
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 A Platoon responded to a potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) alarm at a mixed-use commercial and residential building, highlighting the ongoing risks of gas-powered equipment use indoors.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council has officially proclaimed the week of May 18 to May 24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, during a council meeting held on May 14.
Continue reading Ridgewood Proclaims May 18–24 as EMS Week 2025, Honoring Firefighters and EMTs
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Paterson NJ, on Saturday, May 3, the Diocese of Paterson held its 25th and final Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, concluding a cherished tradition that began in 2000 to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
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Ridgewood NJ, a dryer fire at a Warren Place home in Ridgewood filled the basement with thick smoke and caused visible damage to the property early Saturday evening, May 3rd.
Continue reading Clothes Dryer Fire Fills Ridgewood Home with Smoke, Causes Exterior Damage
