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Firefighters Bravely Rescue Trapped Doe from Frozen Franklin Lakes Pond

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Stubborn Doe “Refuses Medical Attention” After Dramatic Bergen County Ice Rescue

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Franklin Lakes NJ, it was a cold, “doe-eyed” evening in Bergen County that took a turn for the dramatic. On February 3, 2026, a local resident’s quiet evening was interrupted when they spotted a deer that had fallen through the ice and become hopelessly trapped in a frozen pond.

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Fast Action Saves Franklin Lakes Home from Spreading Attic Fire

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Resident Rescued! Bergen County Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze Reaching Attic on Briarly Drive

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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – A quick response from the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, aided by essential mutual aid partners, contained a dangerous fire that had begun to extend through the roofline of a large residential home on Briarly Drive. The swift coordination not only knocked down the flames but also ensured the safe evacuation of a resident who was initially unaware of the danger.

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BLAZING KITCHEN FIRE: Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Battles Blaze Extending to Attic

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INTO THE ATTIC: Franklin Lakes Firefighters Stop House Fire in Minutes With Massive Mutual Aid Response

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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – The rapid, coordinated response of the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department (FLVFD) and its mutual aid partners prevented a catastrophic loss last Thursday afternoon. Firefighters successfully battled a structure fire that originated in the kitchen and quickly extended into the attic space of a home on Covington Place East.

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House Fire in Franklin Lakes: Incident Update

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Franklin Lakes NJ, on December 7th , the Franklin Lakes Fire Department responded to a structure fire after receiving an activated fire alarm and multiple 911 reports of smoke emanating from a residence. Upon arrival, the Franklin Lakes Police Department confirmed the presence of an active structure fire.

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Franklin Lakes House Fire Claims Two Cats, Leaves Home Uninhabitable

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Franklin Lakes NJ, a tragic house fire in Franklin Lakes on Saturday morning resulted in the loss of two cats, while a resident was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire, which occurred on Arapaho Trail, also rendered the home uninhabitable, officials confirmed.

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Driver Extricated After Vehicle Crash leaves Driver Trapped in Oakland

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Oakland NJ, at approximately 2:40 this afternoon, Franklin Lakes Fire Department Chief 330, 340 and Rescue 3 were requested into Oakland at Franklin Lakes Road and Bauer Drive for a vehicle off the road with entrapment. Crews assisted Oakland Fire Department in stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the driver. The patient was removed and turned over to Oakland First Aid Squad for transport to a local hospital. Companies cleared the scene within the hour. Great work by all on scene.

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Franklin Lakes Home Total Loss After Sunday Moring Fire

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Sunday morning at approximately 1:50am, the Franklin Lakes Fire Department was dispatched for a reported fire. Chief 330 and Chief 340 arrived on scene and reported a 2.5 story wood-frame residential home heavily involved in fire and transmitted the 2nd alarm. Crews had the bulk of fire knocked down within an hour. No injuries were reported. The house was demolished at daybreak due to safety concerns .The Franklin Lakes Police assisted and  Mutual aid ,  Wyckoff Fire , Oakland Fire ,Waldwick Fire , Allendale Fire, Mahwah ladder Company #4  and Engine Company 425  and Midland Park Fire  all offered mutual aid.

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Multi Vehicle Accident in Mahwah Closes Route 287 northbound Monday Morning

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Mahwah NJ, a multiple vehicle crash involving a flipped over roll-off container truck and an entrapment forced the temporary closure of Route 287 northbound near mile marker 64 in Mahwah on Monday morning, 08/22. Mahwah Fire Department, was assisted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department, and a Ramsey EMS ambulance was also observed at the scene. At least one (1) victim with a life threatening traumatic injury was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. No information was available regarding the condition of other victims, if there were any.

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Franklin Lakes Firefighters Free a Trapped Driver after a Rollover Crash on Summit Avenue

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes firefighters freed a trapped driver after a rollover crash. According to reports at 8:55pm crews were dispatched to a reported rollover with entrapment on Summit Avenue at Lynn Drive. Chief 330 and 340 and Franklin Lakes Police arrived on scene just minutes after dispatch to find an SUV on its side with 1 occupant trapped inside the drivers seat. Rescue 3, Squad 3 and Engine 334 quickly arrived on scene and stabilized the vehicle using Res-Q-Jack struts and began removing the roof. The victim was turned over to Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps and ALS for transport to a local hospital.

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Wyckoff Middle School burning odor caused by motor on HVAC unit

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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday was dispatched to Eisenhower Middle School for a report of a burning odor and smoke condition. A mutual Aid Engine from Franklin Lakes Fire Department was assigned as per the policy. Crews were able to isolate the cause to a burned motor on an HVAC unit located on the roof. The building was vented and all staff was returned.

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Arson Suspected in Franklin Lakes Church Fire

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Franklin Lakes NJ, according to North Jersey media ,Franklin Lakes police suspect an unidentified person started a fire at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church early Wednesday morning.

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