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Dramatic Nighttime Rescue: Hackensack Firefighters Save Driver from Sinking Car in Frigid River

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City of Hackensack Fire Department executed a high-stakes water rescue that likely saved the individual’s life

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Hackensack NJ, a terrifying scene unfolded at the Court Street Bridge on Tuesday night as a vehicle plunged into the Hackensack River, leaving a driver trapped and fighting for their life in rising, icy waters.

In a race against time and an incoming tide, the Hackensack Fire Department (HFD) executed a high-stakes water rescue that likely saved the individual’s life.

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Quick Action in Hackensack: Sprinkler System and Firefighters Limit Damage in Main Street Apartment Blaze

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Disaster Averted: How a Sprinkler System and Hackensack Firefighters Saved a Residential Building from a 4th-Floor Fire

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Hackensack NJ, The City of Hackensack Fire Department demonstrated rapid response and efficiency this morning after a fire broke out on the 4th floor of a residential building at 389 Main Street. Thanks to a quick-acting sprinkler system and the specialized efforts of the fire crews, potential structural and water damage was significantly limited, allowing residents to return home swiftly.

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Fire at Riverside Square Mall: Quick-Thinking Hackensack Firefighters Save Shopping Center from Major Damage

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Mall Fire DRAMA: How Two Sprinklers & Hackensack Firefighters Saved Riverside Square from Disaster

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Hackensack NJ, A routine Saturday morning at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack, New Jersey, was disrupted by an urgent alarm, but thanks to the swift, professional response of the City of Hackensack Fire Department (HFD), a potentially devastating fire was contained and controlled.

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Hackensack Firefighters Race to Apartment Blaze Started by… a Pet?

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Quick Action by Hackensack Fire Department and Alert Neighbor Prevents Catastrophe at Blanchard Terrace

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HACKENSACK, NJ – A major fire emergency was narrowly averted on Sunday afternoon, October 12th, thanks to the swift, professional response of the City of Hackensack Fire Department’s 2nd Platoon and an eagle-eyed resident. The incident serves as a crucial, dramatic warning about one of the most unexpected causes of residential fires: household pets and stovetops.

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Garfield Fire Displaces 12 Families

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information regarding an investigation into the four-alarm fire that occurred at 568 Palisade Avenue in Garfield, NJ on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This joint investigation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Suspicious Fire Torches Multiple Hackensack Police Vehicles — Bergen County Arson Squad Investigating

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Hackensack, NJ — August 30, 2025 — A suspicious fire broke out Saturday night in Hackensack, torching at least three police vehicles in an overflow parking lot near Hackensack Fire Department headquarters and a nearby mosque, authorities confirmed.

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Hackensack Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire at Residential High-Rise

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Hackensack NJ, On Friday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 4:45 PM, the City of Hackensack Fire Department swiftly responded to a vehicle crash and fire at 235 Prospect Avenue, a multi-story residential high-rise.

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All Clear Given After Suspicious Item Triggers Investigation at Bergen County Plaza

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Hackensack NJ, authorities lifted a shelter-in-place order after a suspicious item was received in the mail on Tuesday at One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack, the home of county offices. Following an investigation, officials confirmed that the item posed no threat to public safety.

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Body Found at Ridgefield Fire Identified

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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an investigation into a fatal fire at 850 Broad Avenue in Ridgefield, NJ, that occurred on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Ridgefield Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Gallagher.

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Rutherford Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson in Rutherford Apartment Fire

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Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARY ANNE HAMPL (DOB: 12/06/1961; single; unemployed) of Rutherford, NJ on arson-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck, and the Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief John Russo.

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Oil Delivery in Hackensack Goes Sideways

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Hackensack NJ, Officials reported an unfortunate incident in Hackensack where a home, no longer equipped with an oil tank, received an unintended delivery of heating oil into its basement on Monday.

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Tesla Hits Home in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, Tuesday at 5:38pm City of Hackensack Fire Department received a mutual aid request from New Milford Fire Department for an occupied vehicle that crashed into a structure with entrapment at 495 River Road. Hackensack Deputy 1, Safety Chief, UASI Special Operations, Hackensack Shoring Unit and Hackensack Rescue 1 responded. Upon arrival units assisted New Milford Firefighters with extracting one victim from the vehicle. At 6:07 Deputy 1 reported victim was placed in the care of BLS for treatment and transport to local hospital. City of Hackensack units remained on scene to assist with shoring up the damaged area of the structure so the vehicle can be safely removed.

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No Injuries Reported at Hackensack Taco Bell Fire

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Hackensack NJ, on Sunday July 10th 2nd platoon operated at 500 South River Street Taco Bell for a fire in the cockloft. Hackensack Fire Companies work extensively to open up the exterior wall and the roof area to contain the fire. Fire was brought under control in 45 Minutes. Englewood Fire, Teaneck Fire  and Bogota Fire assisted at the scene. No injuries reported Fire is currently under investigation.

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Sunday Moring Fire in Hackensack Leaves One Firefighter and One occupant Injured

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Hackensack NJ, on Sunday April 3rd @08:11 Hackensack Fire Desk received a 911 call reporting a fire at 99  Fair Street. While companies were responding Deputy 4 reported smoke from a distance and requested a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival companies were met with heavy smoke and fire conditions on the 2nd floor of the home with fire extending into the attic. Companies put several handlines in service to begin knocking down fire on the 2nd floor and to protect the house next door. Ladder 1 and rescue 1 conducted searches and began to open up the 2nd floor ceilings to gain access to the attic. Fire extended to the attic area due to limited access.

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Shelter in Place Order Once Again Lifted at Hackensack High School

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Hackensack NJ, for the second time this week the Hackensack Police Department gave  the “All Clear” and the shelter in place order has been lifted at Hackensack High School , everyone is safe and schools will resume normal operations.

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