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No Injuries in Late Morning Crash Involving a School Bus in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, two (2) students being transported from Midland Park to Paramus on a mini school bus escaped injury when their bus collided with BMW SUV in Ridgewood late Wednesday morning, 01/25. The crash occurred just after 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway. Neither driver involved in the mishap was injured. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with the incident. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to mitigate a crash related fluid spill.

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Collision at the Intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway in Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon Sends One to Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) person sustained a non life threatening injury when a VW Golf collided with a Ford SUV at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon, 01/15. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and towed from the scene. The injured party was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services all responded to the incident.

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Head-on Crash at the Intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle Friday night, 01/13, head-on crash at the intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street, Ridgewood caused serious injuries to at least two (2) individuals. Multiple ambulances transported victims to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital provided Advanced Life Support care to one (1) of the victims. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel assisted with extricating victims from the wreckage, assisted with basic EMS care, and mitigated a crash related fluid spill. Midland Park Police assisted Ridgewood Police with traffic control. The roadway remained closed for an extended period following the crash to facilitate a complete accident investigation; lighting was provided by Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel.

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UPDATE: Retired Ridgewood Firefighter Captain Greg Hillerman AKA “The Dude” has Died

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Ridgewood NJ, Retired Ridgewood Firefighter Captain Greg Hillerman has died on Friday morning :

In a comment on the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Facebook page : “We at Ridgewood FMBA Local 47 regretfully have to say goodbye to one of our own. Retired Captain Greg Hillerman AKA “The Dude” passed away yesterday morning after a hard fought battle. Those who worked with and knew him will never forget all the fun he brought every single day. We’ll miss you brother ????????????. Visiting Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 9-10 AM, with a Service to follow at 10:30 AM, at the Feeney Funeral Home 232 Franklin Ave Ridgewood. Interment at Westwood Cemetery”

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Despite Election Promises New Council Moves to Shut Down Ridgewood Emergency Services

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Ridgewood Nj, after promising residents the retention of Ridgewood Emergency Services during the contentious Village council election and lambasting Mayor Kundsen over the discontinuation of the per diem program , the new council has scheduled  Ridgewood Emergency Services to begin its merger with Ridgewood Fire Department on January 1st. Once again voting has consequences .

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Ridgewood Fire Department: Santa Will be Making the Rounds on Friday, December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday , December 23rd see Santa as he rides around the Village of Ridgewood on a firetruck!

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony !

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Ridgewood NJ,  it was a bit brisk but Mayor Susan Knudsen showed no fear as she was hoisted up  the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree in the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Tree lighting  ceremony. Cheers erupted along the Central Business District as the tree came to life.  An overflow crowd gathered throughout East Ridgewood Avenue Friday evening to admire the dazzling decorations, enjoy the festivities ,browse vendors,and kick off the Christmas season at the annual Downtown for the Holidays . The Village of Ridgewood tree was a donation , cut and delivered by Downs Tree Service and the lights were donated by Daves Tree Service in Ridgewood.

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Driver Walks Home After Rollerover Crash in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a Tuesday night, 11/22, single vehicle rollover crash in Ridgewood may have been caused by the vehicle’s driver falling asleep at the wheel. The 4-door Toyota Camry rolled on its side after striking a tree located in the 400 block of Berkshire Road, Ridgewood. After being evaluated on scene by Ridgewood Emergency Services EMTs, the driver refused medical aid and walked to his home, which was just a few hundred feet away from the crash site. A hydraulic lift tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department units also responded to the incident. Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.

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Pedestrian Hit at the Intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services units responded to a horrific vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 11/15.

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Car Jumps Curb Becomes Impaled on Guardrail Near Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a summons was issued to the adult driver of a Ford Mustang 5.0 following a late Sunday afternoon, 11/06, crash in which the vehicle, traveling eastbound on East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, jumped a curb, careened across a sidewalk, and crashed head on into a steel guardrail associated with a bridge over the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook. Neither the driver nor lone passenger was injured in the mishap, but the vehicle and bridge were heavily damaged.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Celebrates it’s 125th Anniversary!

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Ridgewood NJ, this year is a big year for the Ridgewood Fire department as it is it’s 125th anniversary! They are selling shirts to commemorate it and they are open to the public as well! If you are interested in a shirt, they are $20 cash or check just reach out if you know anyone that works at the fire department or feel free to stop by our headquarters at 201 E. Glen Ave! Checks should be made out to Ridgewood FMBA Local 47. Thank you and we hope to see a lot of our neighbors rocking these awesome shirts!

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Ridgewood EMT modifications had already been tested in February of 2021

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Ridgewood NJ, in May of 2021 Ridgewood Fire Chief Van Goor divulged some interesting information to combat the rash of misinformation circulating in the mainstream and over social media about the per diem EMT issue . The Chief in an EMT FAQ rattled off a litany of Firefighter qualifications , who responds to emergency medical calls  and yes, the modifications have already been tested in February 2021 when no per diem EMT’s  were available .

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The Real Story on the Defunding of the Per Diem Ridgewood EMT Program

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Ridgewood NJ, recently there has been a renewed push of disinformation as to the defunding of the Per Diem EMT Program . To set the matter straight the Ridgewood is re-posting the May 10, 2021 article recounting all the FACTS in detail . For the record this blog has always been a big fan of the volunteer EMT’s in the Village of Ridgewood , but certain agenda pushing residents have tried to use this event to further their own aims ,distort the public record and hurt Ridgewood Emergency Services Reputation.

Unfortunately  candidates  Winograd and Weitz driven by special interests have opted to engage in a disinformation campaign in an attempt to misinform voters .

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Ridgewood Firefighter Mike Ferraro Retires After 23 Years with the Village

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Ridgewood NJ ,on Thursday September 29th the Ridgewood Fire Department wished firefighter Mike Ferraro a happy healthy retirement! After 35 years in the fire service and 23 of those with Ridgewood , Mike certainly earned this. Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 thanked him for your years of dedicated service .

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Ridgewood Crash Sends One Victim to the Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, an adult occupant of a 4-door Mazda 3 was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Saturday evening collision in the 100 block of South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. The victim’s injuries appeared to have been non-life threatening in nature. Both vehicles involved in the collision were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police Department, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services officers/firefighters/EMTs responded to the incident.

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