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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A painting contractor employee was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon, August 12, after falling two stories from a ladder in the 100 block of Kenilworth Road, according to Ridgewood Police.
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Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 proved once again that they’re ready to help with any emergency — big or small.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A potentially tragic situation was averted thanks to the quick thinking and expert guidance of Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Jonathan Hyslop of Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch. On July 18, 2025, at 10:47 AM, Hyslop took a 9-1-1 call reporting a 2-month-old infant choking and not breathing at a local shop on Chestnut Street in the Village of Ridgewood.
Continue reading Hero Dispatcher Helps Save Choking Infant in Ridgewood Shop
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Ridgewood NJ, as part of ongoing training, teams from the Ridgewood Fire Department will be participating in rescue dive drills at Graydon Pool on:
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Ridgewood NJ, on May 19th the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 announced the passing of former Ridgewood Fire Chief Robert Missel. Chief Missel started as a probationary firefighter on November 16, 1964, was promoted to Lieutenant on August 1, 1978, and Captain on November 1, 1983. He was then promoted to Deputy Chief in 1986 and Chief in 1987.
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Ridgewood Nj, the Village Council unanimously adopted a $64.8 million budget at Wednesday night’s meeting. The budget brings with it a 3.14% municipal increase, which is consistent with the current rate of inflation in the northeast. For the average home in Ridgewood assessed at $712,700, this translates to a municipal tax increase of $149.63.
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UPDATE: Yes, unfortunately Glen was just an April Fools joke that our social media manager didn’t expect to gain so much popularity so quickly! Wow! Now I’ve got some people to answer to! Apologies to anyone who had to field phone calls this morning about this one! We will miss you, Glen!
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Ridgewood NJ, after years of requests, the Ridgewood Fire Department is thrilled to announce the adoption of a firehouse dog! Say hello to Glen, named after the street where fire headquarters has stood for over 30 years.
Continue reading APRIL FOOLS UPDATE: Meet Glen: Ridgewood Fire Department’s New Firehouse Dog!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Rowathon fundraiser this past Saturday, featuring an exciting competition among local firefighters with police officers cheering them on. The event, held under gorgeous weather conditions, drew unprecedented community support and set a new fundraising record for the team.
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Ridgewood NJ, a Thursday afternoon fire on March 13 prompted a swift response from Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) patrol officers and Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD) firefighters in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 proudly welcomed three members Probationary Firefighter Biagi, Lieutenant Kelly, and Captain Papietro-Zales into their official roles during a swearing-in ceremony at the Village of Ridgewood Council Meeting on Wednesday night.
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Ridgewood NJ, a routine garbage collection turned hazardous early Wednesday morning when smoke began billowing from the rear of a Village of Ridgewood sanitation truck. In response, the driver dumped the truck’s contents into an empty parking lot to prevent further danger.
Continue reading Garbage Truck Fire in Ridgewood Quickly Contained by Firefighters
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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood driver walked away unscathed after his 2018 black Volkswagen Jetta rolled onto its driver’s side on Wednesday morning, February 19, after hitting an ice patch on Van Buren Street.
Continue reading Driver Unharmed After Volkswagen Jetta Rolls Over on Icy Ridgewood Street
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Ridgewood NJ, in recent years, Narcan has become a critical tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. But what exactly is Narcan, and why is it so important?
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Ridgewood NJ, a serious crash on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood late Tuesday morning (February 11) resulted in emergency responders administering Narcan to the driver of a blue Mercedes-Benz sedan after the vehicle collided head-on with at least two utility poles. South Maple Avenue was closed near Stillwell Place due to the accident.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crash: Driver Revived with Narcan After Slamming Into Utility Poles
