Posted on 1 Comment

‘A Firefighter by Nature’: Remembering Ridgewood Fireman Mark Cassidy Two Decades After His Loss

710082780 1438328631655328 830279054797519423 n

Never Forgotten: Ridgewood Honors Firefighter Mark Cassidy on the 20th Anniversary of His Passing

photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Time may pass, but the legacy of true heroism never fades. The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 recently gathered with community members to honor the memory of Firefighter Mark D. Cassidy, marking the 20th anniversary of his poignant passing.

Continue reading ‘A Firefighter by Nature’: Remembering Ridgewood Fireman Mark Cassidy Two Decades After His Loss

Posted on Leave a comment

Honoring the Brave: Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Annual Service for the Ridgewood Fire Department

560584383 1229227149237797 6148725837447865526 n

Ridgewood’s Annual Tradition: Why Mount Carmel’s Post-Fire Prevention Week Service is a Must-Attend Tribute

photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Fire Department

Ridgewood, NJ | October [Relevant Year] – As Fire Prevention Week draws to a close, a powerful and poignant tradition takes place in the heart of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Each year, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (OLMC) hosts a special, reflective service dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women of the Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD)—both those who actively serve the community today and those who have passed on.

Continue reading Honoring the Brave: Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Annual Service for the Ridgewood Fire Department