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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is reminding all residents and visitors to stay clear of emergency blockades—they’re there for your safety, not your inconvenience.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village Council has officially proclaimed the week of May 18 to May 24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, during a council meeting held on May 14.
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Ridgewood NJ, before Ridgewood Fire B Platoon completed their shift Thursday morning, Ridgewood firefighters were dispatched to a working dumpster fire in Engine 31’s West Side district. The fire was reported in a 30-yard construction dumpster, prompting a quick response from both Engine 31 and Rescue 42.
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Wood-Ridge NJ, students and staff at Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School in Wood-Ridge, NJ, were safely evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a small fire broke out in a construction area of the school. Thankfully, no injuries or structural damage were reported, and the school returned to its regular schedule on Wednesday.
