Rescue 1 - THE RIDGEWOOD BLOG.

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 12:25pm on Saturday City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 5, Rescue 1 and Deputy 4 were dispatched to 390 Hackensack Ave on report of a vehicle crash into the building. Upon arrival units found a motor vehicle accident involving the building, firefighters provided first aid on two patients reporting injuries until the arrival of BLS. Both patients were transferred to the care of BLS, Engine 5 applied absorbent to a minor fluid spill, City of Hackensack building department responded to check the structure. Engine 5 remained on scene until city tow removed vehicle.

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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 2:25pm City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 4, Rescue 1 and Deputy 1 responded to the intersection of Essex Street and State Street on reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. On arrival they found a two car motor vehicle accident with two people still in one vehicle. Rescue 1 began setting up extrication equipment and Engine 4 stretched a precautionary hand line. Both occupants inside the vehicle were able to self evacuate. The occupants were transported to HUMC with non life threatening injuries. Rescue 1 and Engine 4 remained on scene and applied absorbent to minor fluid spill. On duty city tow removed both vehicles. This intersection has been the scene of a series of mishaps over the years with residents saying there needs to be a left turn light Essex Street and State Street.

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