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Thursday Afternoon Fire Renders a 2-family on Walton Street, in Ridgewood Uninhabitable

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Ridgewood NJ, a multi-alarm, early Thursday afternoon, 05/04, rendered a 2-family home located in the 200 block of Walton Street, in Ridgewood uninhabitable. The fire reportedly began in the attic, and may have spread to portions of the building’s second floor. Ridgewood firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes of their arrival on site. Firefighters from Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department assisted at the scene. All occupants of the home had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of Ridgewood police officers, Ridgewood firefighters and Ridgewood Emergency Services ; no injuries were reported.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services is Hosting Trivia Night to kick off EMS Week May 21st

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Ridgewood NJ, are the the smartest person in Ridgewood? Prove it! Ridgewood Emergency Services with Joe Trivia is hosting Trivia Night to kick off EMS Week. Event is located at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450, 1st floor in Village Hall in the Youth Center. Doors open at 6:15pm, Trivia will begin at 7:00pm. Must have tickets to enter. Limited availability. This event is funded by F.O.R.E.S.T.

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Fire Started by Contractor Damages Crest Road Home in Ridgewood

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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.

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Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands and Green Ridgewood hosted the “Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair” together on Sunday, April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The weather held and this fun family event took place in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, located along East Ridgewood Avenue .

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Corvette Destroyed in Detached Garage Fire in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a 2015 Chevy Corvette was reportedly destroyed in a fire that heavily damaged the detached garage of a single family home located in the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, Ridgewood early Saturday evening, 04/22. A brand new BMW SUV and a snowblower were both safely removed from the garage after the property owner noticed smoke coming from the structure. Ridgewood firefighters extinguished the conflagration shortly after their arrival. No injuries were evident at the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Corvette’s battery was being trickle charged at the time of the fire. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.

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No Injuries Reported in Blaze That left Home Uninhabitable in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters received numerous telephoned reports of a house fire in the 400 block of George Street, Ridgewood shortly after 0945 hours on Monday morning, 04/17. Arriving firefighters observed heavy black smoke emanating from the single family house and immediately began fire suppression operations. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which rendered the house uninhabitable. Ho-Ho-Kus  firefighters assisted at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel also responded to the incident.

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False Alarm Sends Ridgewood High School into “lockdown”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Names Rahil Bhatia Member of the Month

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Ridgewood NJ, congratulations to Ridgewood Emergency Services April member of the month Rahil Bhatia. Rahil is a probationary member of Special Operations and a TIES Sergeant. He has been involved in the department since 2019. Rahil is inspired to help those in community where he has grown up and fortunate to work with a passionate group of volunteers. Rahil is currently a senior at Ridgewood High School and looks forward to attending the University of Michigan the fall.

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Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street Crash in Ridgewood Sends Driver to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ,. the adult driver of an older model Toyota Highlander was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday evening, 03/14, collision at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood firefighters attended to a crash related fluid spill and disconnected the batteries of both damaged SUVs. Ridgewood PD investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel attended to the victim.

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Ridgewood Village Council Swears in New Group of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Officers

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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday nights Village Council meeting  the Council swore in a new group of new group of Emergency Medical Services and Special Operations Officers. The group included Janine Gelles, Mary Hefferan, Robert Kearney and Kevin Scarpa being sworn in as lieutenants. Eric Frielink, Jonathan Hyslop, and Corinne Scarpa were sworn in as captains, physician Robert Lahita was sworn in as medical director, and Will Kievit took the oath for volunteer EMS coordinator and division commander of special operations.

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Oak Street Crash Wipes out a Fire Hydrant, and Damages Utility Pole in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) summons was issued in connection with a single vehicle Friday afternoon, 03/10, crash in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood that wiped out a fire hydrant, and damaged a utility pole. The vehicle’s 86 year old driver refused medical attention. Ridgewood firefighters mitigated a crash related utility spill before the vehicle was towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police investigated the crash and Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control. PSE&G Electric Division and Ridgewood Water Company personnel were also on the scene.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services February Member of the Month Mason Fraiman

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services February member of the month Mason Fraiman.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Holds Train Sessions for Teens in Emergency Services

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services over the past few days, has held two different training sessions at their headquarters. TIES members took part in bi-annual first aid training, and our Special Operations members practiced how to utilize our Inflatable Emergency Shelter.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Holds its Annual Emergency Service Dinner

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services held its Annual Emergency Service Dinner hosted by Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST). Emergency Services personnel danced the night away, recognized some huge achievements . Mayor Vagianos helped swear in our new officers.

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Local First Responders to Serve on Protection Details for VIPS, Celebrities, High-Net-Worth-Individuals, Models, Actors, Actresses

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Twp. of Washington NJ, it is a point that many first responders, in most recent years, have been wanting to make – that long gone are the days when Emergency Medical Technicians were mere ambulance drivers. Today, the modern-day first responder is a highly trained, technically skilled professional with a wide range of demanding duties ranging from counter-terrorism to the protection of high-value individuals.

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