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Glen Rock Firefighters Contain Construction Dumpster Blaze on Concord Avenue

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Glen Rock NJ, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Glen Rock Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire in a large roll-off container filled with construction debris on Concord Avenue. The fire, reported shortly after 11 a.m., was successfully contained to the container itself, preventing damage to the single-family home under construction nearby.

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Arson Not Suspected in Glen Rock Home Fire

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Glen Rock NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information regarding an investigation into the two-alarm fire that occurred on Birchwood Road, Glen Rock, NJ, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. This joint investigation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Glen Rock Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Ackermann.

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Traffic Snarls on Route 208 After SUV Rollover Accident

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Glen Rock NJ, Route 208 through Hawthorne and Glen Rock saw significant traffic delays early Wednesday afternoon, December 11, following a dramatic rollover crash. A white Cadillac SUV, traveling southbound between the Lincoln Avenue and Harristown Road exits, flipped onto its roof, prompting an emergency response.

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There is Still Time to Sign Up for the Sixth Annual Citizens Fire Academy

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Glen Rock NJ, the Fair Lawn Fire Department and Glen Rock Fire Department are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Sixth Annual Citizens Fire Academy. The six-week evening class will start on Tuesday October 1st and will give participants a chance to see what being a firefighter is all about. The class is open to all Fair Lawn and Glen Rock residents ages 18 and older. Participants are expected to attend all the sessions.

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Hawthorne Fire Department Responds to Multiple Emergencies During Intense Storm

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Hawthorne NJ, during a powerful storm Tuesday evening that swept through the area, the Hawthorne Fire Department was kept on high alert, responding to numerous emergency calls. The storm, which brought heavy rain and flooding, put the department’s skills and teamwork to the test as they navigated a series of challenging situations.

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Swift Response to Vehicle Fire on Route 208 in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, on June 28th, just after 11:30 am, the Hawthorne Fire Department swiftly responded to a reported vehicle fire on Route 208 North near Goffle Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Thanks to their quick and efficient action, the fire was extinguished within minutes.

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Rollover Crash at Glen Rock Intersection Results in Five Injuries

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Glen Rock NJ, a dramatic two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, June 27, at the intersection of High Street and Norwood Avenue in Glen Rock, left five people injured and necessitated the use of four ambulances to transport victims to multiple local hospitals.

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9 Year Old Boy Injured in Glen Rock Crash

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Glen Rock NJ, a two (2) vehicle Sunday afternoon, 01/07, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Park Avenue, Glen Rock resulted in two (2) injuries requiring ambulance transportation to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A heavily damaged KIA SUV was towed from the scene. One (1) of those injured was a 9-year old boy.

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Probationary Driver Involved in Glen Rock Rollover Crash

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Glen Rock NJ, A two (2) vehicle late Saturday morning, 12/16, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Rodney Street, Glen Rock resulted in the rollover of a Honda SUV, whose probationary driver was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for treatment of minor injuries. A hydraulic lift tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, and Glen Rock EMS responded to the incident.

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The Cause of the Small Fire is Being Investigated at Alexander Hamilton School in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, gathered “early arrival” students were safely evacuated from the Alexander Hamilton School, located at 380 Harristown Road in Glen Rock, after a ceiling fire was reported at approximately 0830 hours on Wednesday morning, 10/18. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries to students, staff members, or first responders were reported. The cause of the small fire was being investigated. Glen Rock Fire Department was assisted at the scene by mutual aid fire departments from several nearby communities.

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Three Glen Rock Police Officers and One Firefighter Honored

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Pictured from left to the right: S.P.O. Harte, Sgt. Trover, P.O. Pyatak, Chief Ackermann

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Glen Rock NJ, at the September 13th, 2023, public meeting of the Mayor and Council, three members of the Glen Rock Police Department and one firefighter were honored with Commendation Certificates for exemplary actions taken during 2023.

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Driver Extradited from Vehicle after it Slammed into a Utility Pole in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the adult driver of a KIA Sportage was extradited from her vehicle after it slammed into a utility pole and rolled over in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue, Glen Rock on Tuesday afternoon, 08/15. The victim was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital and Glen Rock Fire Department also responded to the incident. PSE&G Electric Division and Verizon crews began restoring service after a tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene.

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Glen Rock DPW Employee Rushed to Valley Hospital after Construction Loader Rollover at Recycling Center

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Glen Rock NJ, A Borough of Glen Rock Department of Public Works employee was seriously injured when the compact construction loader (Bobcat) he was operating at the Glen Rock Recycling Center on Doremus Avenue tipped over onto one side early Thursday afternoon, 07/27. He was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance. Glen Rock Police and Glen Rock Fire Department also responded to the incident, which will be investigated by OSHA at a later date. Glen Rock EMS was assisted at the scene by a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital.

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Rollover Crash Traps Passenger in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, a single vehicle, late Sunday night, 06/25, rollover crash in the 300 block of Harristown Road, Glen Rock trapped the passenger car’s driver inside until she could be freed by firefighters from Glen Rock Fire Department and Hawthorne Fire Department. The victim was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A paramedic team assisted with evaluating the victim prior to her transport. The rolled over vehicle was righted and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. PSE&G’s Electric Division was notified that a utility pole may have been compromised when it was struck in the mishap.

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SUV Hits Building Wall in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, a BMW SUV crashed into a commercial building located in the 200 block of Rock Road, Glen Rock early Wednesday afternoon, 04/19. The building has been the scene of at least two (2) similar accidents within the last few years. Glen Rock Police responded to the incident along with Glen Rock Fire Department. The vehicle’s driver was shaken up quite a bit, but refused ambulance transport to a local hospital.

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