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Meet Ridgewood Firefighter Matt Bombace Senior Firefighter Engineer ,EMT, Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu and a Doctorate in Education

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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Ridgewood NJ, in Ridgewood, NJ, Senior Firefighter Engineer and EMT Matt Bombace is a true hometown hero, balancing life-saving rescues with a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and a Doctorate in Education. As a member of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 since 2009, Bombace’s incredible skills—from swiftwater rescue to teaching active shooter response nationwide—make him a standout in Bergen County. Dive into his inspiring story, from daring technical rescues to his passion for family and fishing, and see why he’s a pillar of the community in 2025!

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Devastating Storm Hits Glen Rock: Homes Damaged by Falling Limbs in 2025 Thunderstorm

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On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.

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Two-Car Crash With Airbag Deployment Closes Intersection in New Milford

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.

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Massive Tree Collapse Damages Two Homes in New Milford — Fire Department Confirms Residents Safe

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New Milford, NJ — August 29, 2025 — Just before 8 p.m. on Friday night, the New Milford Fire Department was dispatched to Beech Place after receiving reports of a tree crashing into a home. Upon arrival, Unit 304 confirmed that a large section of a tree had come down, striking two houses.

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