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Runaway Dump Truck Ends Up in Ridgewood Back Yard

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Jack Knudsen was assigned to investigate a Wednesday morning, 09/05, crash in which the driver of landscaping company’s dump truck lost control of the vehicle, which then veered off the roadway, down an embankment, over a retaining wall, and into a children’s backyard swing set before it came to a stop. Remarkably, there were no reported injuries in the incident. A heavy duty tow truck equipped with a hydraulic crane removed the dump truck and its attached trailer from their predicament. Officer Knudsen noted that the accident caused damage at two (2) properties at the accident site (Beechwood Road and Palmer Court). He would not comment as to the nature of summonses issued, if any. Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood EMS also responded to the incident.

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One driver taken to the Hospital after North Maple Collision in Ridgewood

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July 19,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, A apparent medical episode experienced by an adult female driver from Pennsylvania caused a two (2) vehicle collision in front of 522 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 07/18. Following impact, both vehicles were catapulted off of the roadway onto nearby front lawns. One (1) driver was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. No other injuries were reported. A flatbed tow truck removed both wrecks from the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, and Ho-Ho-Kus Police responded to the incident. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMTs.

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UPS delivery Truck Rear Ended Sends Driver to Valley Hospital

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January 26,2018

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Paramus NJ, A rear end crash involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a UPS delivery vehicle on Route 17 northbound near Linwood Avenue, East in Paramus caused extensive traffic delays on Thursday morning, 01/25. The UPS driver was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non life threatening arm injury. The Jeep’s driver was uninjured. Paramus Police investigated the incident. Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire Department provided assistance.

 

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Valley Hospital patient transported out by medical transport helicopter

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December 14,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Fire Department , and Emergency Services personnel responded to assist at a medical transport helicopter landing on Wednesday, 12/13 at Veterans Field, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. The transport involved a patient outbound from The Valley Hospital to an out of state facility.

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Ridgewood Police, EMS and Firefighters Team up to Assist Baby Delivery

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October 6,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday September 3, 2017 Engine 35, staffed with 3 EMT certified Firefighters, was dispatched to a reported woman in labor. Upon arrival at the home approximately 4 minutes later, we had found that the baby had been delivered by the father prior to the arrival of emergency service personnel and the first arriving police officers and the duty EMT were tending to the mother and a healthy newborn.

The crew of Engine 35 assisted in this care until the arrival of Ridgewood EMS medical director Dr. Lahita, who assumed care and cut the umbilical cord prior to transport to the hospital. As part of our daily assignments and duties, one of our Firefighters rounded out the ambulance crew and continued on to the hospital with the second EMT. Both mother and child were doing well upon arriving at the hospital.

A child birth is a very happy occasion and the crew was very glad to be part of it. Local 47 wishes the family well!

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Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS respond to utility pole crash

Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS respond to utility pole crash

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September 21,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a vehicle vs. utility pole crash on Wednesday afternoon, 09/20. The single vehicle crash occurred in front of 504 Corella Court, Ridgewood. The 4-door sedan’s only occupant, an adult male, refused ambulance transport to a hospital. Damage to the utility pole was minimal; the vehicle sustained heavy front end damage and had to be towed away.

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Ridgewood issues Proclamation to Ridgewood Emergency Services for EMS Week

Ridgewood issues Proclamation to Ridgewood Emergency Services

May 23,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, On Wednesday May 10th, the Ridgewood Mayor and Council issued a Proclamation to the Ridgewood Emergency Services for EMS Week, May 21st-27th. Ridgewood Emergency Services volunteers provide service to the residents and visitors of the Village of Ridgewood every minute of every day. For the 1st quarter of 2017, Ridgewood Emergency Service members responded to over 400 requests for aid and assistance with 6500 hours of donated time to the Village of Ridgewood. 

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Should you be interested in exploring the idea of becoming a member, please call us at (201) 670-5570. The comprehensive training you’ll receive is free, and while rigorous, it is personally rewarding.

Please visit our web page www.ridgewood911.org  and like us on Facebook.

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Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire dispatched to NJT Bus

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April 28,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, EMS, and Fire Department personnel were dispatched to aid an adult male who reportedly fell off of a NJ Transit bus at the intersection of East Ridgewood and North Pleasant Avenues late Thursday afternoon, 04/27. Preliminary results of an on-scene evaluation conducted by EMTs determined that the victim was apparently uninjured from the fall, but likely highly intoxicated. He was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation/examination. The bus was released by Ridgewood PD and continued on its route.

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Crash Closes Godwin Ave in Ridgewood in both Directions

Crash Closes Godwin Ave in Ridgewood in both Directions

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October 26,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, A two (2) rear-end crash at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and South Monroe Street in Ridgewood on Tuesday, 10/25, tied up evening rush hour traffic but resulted in no serious injuries. Ridgewood PD, EMS, and FD personnel were dispatched to the scene. Both drivers refused medical aid, but both vehicles were heavily damaged and towed from the incident location. Godwin Avenue was closed in both directions between South Monroe Street and Garfield Place until wreckage and debris was removed.

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Valleau Cemetery Crash Detoured Traffic for Hours in Ridgewood

Valleau Cemetery Crash Detoured Traffic for Hours in Ridgewood

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May 2,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The male driver and male passenger of a 1996 Toyota 4 Runner sustained non life threatening injuries in an early Sunday, 05/01, afternoon roll over crash in front of the Valleau Cemetery, 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood. Ridgewood PD, FD, and EMS personnel responded to the incident along with a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital. Both victims were transported to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. The vehicle was righted and removed by a flatbed tow truck. Traffic on East Glen Avenue in the vicinity of the crash was detoured until after the vehicle was removed.

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Failure to Yield Results in Pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood

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April 19,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, An adult female sustained a non-life threatening knee injury after being struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Bellair Road in Ridgewood on Monday evening, 04/18. She was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood PD reportedly issued a summons to the vehicle’s driver for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

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Chain reaction Route 17 crash injures 1

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Chain reaction Route 17 crash injures 1
August 5th ,2014
Boyd A. Loving
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RIdgewood police, fire, and EMS personnel all responded to a multi-vehicle chain reaction crash in the left lane of Route 17 southbound, just south of Paramus Road at approximately 5:30 PM on Tuesday, 08/05.  The driver of a red 4-door Mercedes was transported to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries resultant from air bag deployment in his vehicle.  Two vehicles involved in the crash were heavily damaged and had to be removed from the scene by flatbed tow truck.  A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office unit assisted with traffic control at the scene.  As a result of crash there were very heavy traffic delays on Route 17 south extending back to at least Hollywood Avenue in HoHoKus.  There were no rubbernecking delays northbound.

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Service with Ridgewood EMS was gratifying

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Service with Ridgewood EMS was gratifying

JULY 18, 2014    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014, 12:31 AM
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Service with EMS was gratifying

Angela Altschuler, RN retired

to the Editor:I was an active member of Ridgewood EMS for more than 25 years and a former resident of Ridgewood for 32 years. I have to say they were the most gratifying years of my life. The relationships I formed with other members will continue for years to come.

There is nothing so satisfying as to help someone in need, whether it is in an acute situation or helping a person get settled comfortably at home after a hospital stay. Both situations are equally important.

Ridgewood EMS has the reputation for providing exemplary care to its citizens and visitors to the village. This is possible by having continuous education to the members and providing them with the most up to date equipment.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-letters-to-the-editor/letter-service-with-ridgewood-ems-was-gratifying-1.1053647#sthash.9Zn2Z5dW.dpuf