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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, An ordinary Monday quickly turned into a high-stakes local emergency response as the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department battled a rapid succession of emergency calls, culminating in a ruptured gas main.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, It was a chaotic and demanding start to the day for local first responders on Friday morning. The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department was pushed into high gear, responding to two separate, serious motor vehicle accidents within a tight 90-minute window.
Continue reading Two Serious Crashes in 90 Minutes: Inside a Busy Morning for Ho-Ho-Kus Firefighters
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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — An early morning single-vehicle accident caused significant traffic disruptions and infrastructure damage in Ho-Ho-Kus on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Continue reading Early Morning Crash: SUV Slams into Utility Pole on Sheridan Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ – A dramatic scene unfolded in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, this week as local emergency crews rushed to the scene of an overturned vehicle. On the afternoon of April 3rd, the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Mill Road following reports of a single-vehicle accident that left a car resting on its roof.
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Ho-Ho-Kus Nj, late Wednesday afternoon on November 12, 2025, the southbound lanes of Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, became the scene of a significant two-vehicle chain reaction crash. The accident, which occurred directly underneath the Hollywood Avenue overpass, severely impacted the evening rush hour commute.
The collision resulted in the injury of one individual and forced the closure of two crucial travel lanes (the left and center), causing southbound traffic to back up for miles across Bergen County.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Tuesday evening’s rush hour was a busy one for the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department, as crews responded to multiple vehicle accidents in town.
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Allendale NJ, a chimney fire in Allendale quickly escalated into a working structure fire late Monday night, but swift action by firefighters and mutual aid crews helped contain the blaze.
Continue reading Allendale Firefighters Battle Late-Night Chimney Fire, Prevent Major Damage
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a massive tree was brought down by high winds on Monday morning, February 17, completely blocking a portion of East Saddle River Road just north of Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
Continue reading High Winds Topple Massive Tree, Blocking East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters quickly knocked down an early Monday afternoon, 12/11, structure fire that reportedly originated in the kitchen of a single family home on Liberty Street, Ridgewood. No injuries were reported in the blaze; however, there was an unconfirmed report of a missing dog. Ridgewood Police, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident along with mutual aid fire and EMS units from several nearby communities.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, FedEx Ground delivery truck slammed head on into a utility pole at the intersection of Deerhill Drive and Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus just prior to 12 noon on Friday, 12/08. The vehicle’s driver sustained a minor facial injury in the incident, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to the incident along with crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division. Wearimus Road was temporarily closed between East Saddle River Road and Powderhorn Drive while PSE&G crews worked to replace a downed pole and restore electric service.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Pictured here are 3 generations of firefighters (Dench Family) . Well, we haven’t heard for sure on the 3rd gen commitment, but we’ll have their application awaiting them on their 16th birthday for our JR firefighter program.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the driver of a silver colored SUV was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a crash in which the vehicle careened off of Route 17 southbound in Ho-Ho-Kus early Friday morning, 10/20, and slammed head on into a large tree. A bus stop shelter was narrowly missed by the fast moving car, but a bus stop sign was not as fortunate. The incident took place just south of Hollywood Avenue. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage.
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Ridgewood NJ, a contractors performing decorative flooring/tile work may have unintentionally caused the fire that damaged a large single family home in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 04/25. Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had spread up an interior wall prior to their arrival at the home. Two (2) adults and an infant who were present when the fire broke out safely evacuated the home before police and firefighters arrived. Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters assisted Ridgewood Fire Department at the scene. Volunteer Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident and Ridgewood Police were on hand.
Continue reading Fire Started by Contractor Damages Crest Road Home in Ridgewood
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Twp of Washington NJ, on Friday afternoon the Westwood fire department was dispatched mutual aid to Washington Township for a working house fire. Truck 1 was the first due truck company, due to Township still being trained on their new ladder truck. Truck 1 took the front of the structure and went right to work with 2 crews. While the first crew went up to the second floor to start opening up the ceiling the second crew laddered the building for multiple escape routes in case of an emergency. The interior crews made a good stop in the attic so the fire could not spread further into the house. Also on scene was Engine 1 and Utility 1 with manpower. Good job by all crews and good job to Twp of Washington Fire Dept. . – Bergen County with a quick knock on the main body of fire. Pascack Road was closed in both directions (in front of Memorial Field) .
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on June 25th , Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department marked 50 years of the Junior Auxiliary. They celebrated this milestone with a reunion honoring junior members past and present earlier in the month. Young men and women are welcome to join our ranks at age 16. The borough thanked all for their service !
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