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Ridgewood NJ, One (1) person was injured when a Honda CRV crashed head on into a tree in the 300 block of Prospect Street, Ridgewood on Saturday evening, 02/15. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to aid the victim. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire personnel from “C shift quickly extinguished a structure fire at a single family, split level home in the 400 block of Race Track Road late Wednesday afternoon, 02/05. No injuries were reported in the blaze; all occupants were able to safely evacuate prior to the arrival of Fire Department personnel.
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Ridgewood NJ, One (1) individual was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 02/03, crash at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Paramus Road, Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to the incident. Tow trucks removed all three (3) vehicles involved. A second crash occurred during the accident investigation when a pick up truck unlawfully crossed police lines and backed into a stationary object. It is not known whether the pick up truck driver was issued a summons in connection with the second crash.
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Trenton NJ, On Monday, the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney that allows EMTs from other states to work in New Jersey.
Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,
Winter weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in the afternoon, Monday, December 2, 2019. Therefore, all children will be dismissed according to the Emergency Minimum Day Schedule listed below. Cafeterias will not operate and lunches will not be provided. All after-school activities are canceled as well. Students will attend school as follows: RED Program and REACH PreK: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Grades K-5: 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Grades 6-8: 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Grades 9-12: 7:47 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Thank you and please be safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department extinguished a fully involved car fire in the 700 block of East Ridgewood Avenue on Friday afternoon, 11/22. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood EMS also responded. The crispy Toyota Camry was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. No injuries were reported; the driver was able to flee the burning vehicle unharmed.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village is conducting a resident survey to give us insight as to residents’ thoughts about different aspects of the Village and its services. The link to the survey is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTGSSP5. Please take a few moments to fill out the survey, which will assist the Village in determining what areas can be improved upon and what services or other aspects of Village life are important to you. The deadline to complete the survey is November 30, 2019.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department executed a full platoon recall in connection with a residential structure fire located in the 200 block of South Van Dien Avenue late Wednesday afternoon, 11/13. No injuries were reported to either the home’s occupants or firefighters in the blaze, which reportedly originated in a clothes dryer and extended to a small portion of the structure. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ. The driver of a 4-door Honda Civic was not injured during a crash in which his vehicle slammed head-on into a utility pole in front of the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 10/23. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services volunteer becomes Ridgewood Police Officer.
” Ridgewood Emergency Services congratulates James Bigos to his appointment as a Police Officer for the Village of Ridgewood. Officer Bigos has been serving the Village for several years as a volunteer at Ridgewood Emergency Services. The members of Emergency Services now look forward to working with you in your new career. Thank you for your service. “
Dear Neighbor:
Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services, (FOREST), conducts one fund drive per year in support of Ridgewood Emergency Services (RES) Volunteer first responders. Ridgewood Emergency Services depends on your generous donation to support its mission to provide the best available emergency medical services and emergency assistance to the residents and guests of the Village of Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services will be joining the Ridgewood Fire Department on Sunday October 6th at the Annual Open House at Fire Headquarters at 201 East Glen Ave from 1:30-3:30.
All are welcome to come and see the different fire trucks , learn what it takes to be a Volunteer for Ridgewood Emergency Services . Enjoy all the fun events planned for the day!
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Ridgewood NJ, A Friday afternoon, 09/20, crash in the 100 block of West Glen Avenue, Ridgewood may have occurred just after the driver experienced a serious medical episode. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS personnel worked jointly to free the injured driver from his wrecked work van, which had left the roadway and crashed into a lightly wooded area. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMS with patient care. The damaged van was towed from the scene. A traffic control sign was also damaged in the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department made short work of a fully involved 20 foot by 30 foot detached garage located in the rear of a single family home on the 200 block of Claremont Road, Ridgewood late Thursday night, 09/19. No mutual aid fire companies were requested at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services also responded to the incident. No injuries were reported.
