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Ridgewood NJ, In the wake of the recent heavy snowfall in New Jersey, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is issuing a critical Public Service Announcement (PSA) for all residents. While clearing your driveway is likely your top priority, there is a “hidden” danger that could be lurking right outside your laundry room: a blocked dryer vent.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — For the latest installment of our #MeetTheMembersMonday, we’re sitting down with a familiar face within the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47.
Continue reading From Sewing Machines to Fire Engines: Meet Ridgewood’s Lt. Brian Peacock
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Ridgewood NJ, a Wednesday night commute in Ridgewood was brought to a standstill on January 7, 2026, following a significant two-vehicle accident at one of the village’s busiest junctions.
Continue reading Ridgewood Intersection Shut Down Following Heavy Front-End Collision
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Ridgewood NJ, Tradition, camaraderie, and heroics were on the menu this week as Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 gathered for their highly anticipated annual beefsteak dinner and awards ceremony.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Celebrate 2025 Lifesaving Awards at Annual Beefsteak Dinner
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Residents on Grove Street were jolted awake early Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, by the sight of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
The Ridgewood Fire Department and EMS units were dispatched to the 600 block of Grove Street after multiple reports of a car fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a compact SUV completely overtaken by fire.
Continue reading SUV Engulfed: Ridgewood Firefighters Battle Grove Street Vehicle Fire
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Ridgeewood NJ, The Ridgewood Village Council Meeting last night was marked by a celebration of public service and commitment, as two dedicated individuals were sworn into new roles within the Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD).
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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is sounding the alarm after a recent emergency highlights a growing public safety threat: the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
On October 29, 2025, A Platoon was dispatched to a smoking garbage truck. Thanks to the quick thinking of the sanitation crew, the truck was safely moved to a vacant parking lot, preventing a potentially serious incident in a crowded or residential area.
Continue reading FIRE DANGER ALERT: Why Your Old Laptop Battery is a Rolling Bomb in Garbage Trucks!
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Ridgewood, NJ – Every year, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 dedicates a week to promoting critical public safety messages. This year, the focus during #FireSafetyWeek couldn’t be more relevant to modern life: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Awareness.
While these powerful, compact batteries enable our digital world, their increasing prevalence—and particularly the proliferation of lower-quality, unregulated charging products—is leading to a significant spike in dangerous fires across the nation.
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Ridgewood, NJ – Behind every siren in the Village of Ridgewood are dedicated men and women who serve the community. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on a key leader and long-time servant of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47: Firefighter Jason Jacoby.
Ridgewood Firefighters Conquer Tunnel to Towers 5K in Heartfelt Tribute to 9/11 Heroism!
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The spirit of sacrifice and service was alive and well in New York City this September, thanks to the dedicated members of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47. The local unit laced up their running shoes to participate in the iconic annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, a moving tribute to the heroism displayed on September 11, 2001.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Run for a Hero: Local 47 Takes on the Tunnel to Towers 5K
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Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 continues its Meet the Members Monday series, spotlighting the dedicated men and women who protect the community. This week, the spotlight is on Firefighter/EMT Oscar Martinez, a proud member of Platoon C since 2015.
Continue reading Meet Ridgewood Firefighter Oscar Martinez: Army Medic Turned Local Hero
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s Professional Firefighters, FMBA Local 47, are more than first responders — they’re neighbors, family people, and community champions. For this week’s Meet the Members Monday, we spotlight Lieutenant Dave Kelly (Platoon A): a certified fire official, investigator, Level 1 instructor, EMT — and a certified therapy dog handler who helped save a life on duty.
Continue reading Meet Ridgewood’s Everyday Hero: Lieutenant Dave Kelly of FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 proved once again that they’re ready to help with any emergency — big or small.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department proudly welcomed a new firefighter and celebrated two well-deserved promotions during an official swearing-in ceremony .
Continue reading Ridgewood Fire Department Celebrates Promotions and New Firefighter
