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Bergen County Steps Up: New Ice Rescue Kits and Training for Local First Responders

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Protecting Our Own: Bergen County Boosts Ice Rescue Readiness with New Gear and Training

photos co0urtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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MAHWAH, NJ — In a county where winter weather can turn treacherous in an instant, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is ensuring first responders aren’t just brave—they’re better equipped than ever before.

Drawing on his nearly 50 years as a volunteer firefighter, Tedesco visited the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center in Mahwah this week to personally deliver specialized Ice Rescue Equipment Kits to 10 local fire and rescue departments.

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A Life Saved in NJ: Aidan’s Miraculous Return to Midland Park Police

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A Miracle in Midland Park: Local Heroes Reunite with Teen After Life-Saving Rescue

photo courtesy of the Midlkand Park Police

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Midland Park, NJ – In the line of duty, police officers often face high-pressure situations, but few moments are as rewarding as seeing a life saved come full circle. Recently, the Midland Park Police Department welcomed a very special visitor: Aidan, a local teenager who stopped by to personally thank the officers who saved his life just a few months ago.

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