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Medical Episode Caused the Driver to Lose Control and Crash into a Wall on the Exit ramp of Route 17 northbound to Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A devastating medical episode apparently caused the driver of a KIA Sportage to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a concrete wall on the exit ramp of Route 17 northbound to Linwood Avenue westbound in Ridgewood on Saturday afternoon, 04/25. Personnel from Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Fire Department, along with a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital, rushed to aid the seemingly lifeless victim, who was rushed by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A tow truck removed the wrecked SUV from the roadway. All traffic was diverted away from the exit ramp while emergency personnel were engaged in performing life saving procedures.

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Ridgewood EMS assisted by Ridgewood Fire Department donning PPE

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS are actively responding to calls protecting the Ridgewood Community during this pandemic. If a patient is COVID-19 positive then appropriate safety measures are taken to protect everyone. Pictured here is Ridgewood EMS assisted by Ridgewood Fire Department donning PPE prior to transporting a patient to the hospital.

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Ridgewood Cycle Presents Ridgewood Fire with a “Thank You” Gift

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Ridgewood NJ, On Sunday 4/5/2020 there was a major structure fire at Bagelicious in the central business district and thankfully firefighters were able to rescue a resident that was trapped in their apartment and they are going to be okay. In the midst of this large scale event, water was flowing into the basement of @ridgewoodcycle and once this was realized firefighters were able to mitigate the problem and get the water out of their basement.

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Easter Bunny Will Make the Rounds on a Ridgewood Fire Truck

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Fire Department will be taking the Easter Bunny for a ride through the streets of Ridgewood. Saturday, April 11, 2020 starting at 12pm Please stay in your yard and maintain social distancing. When you hear the sirens, the Easter Bunny is coming! Sponsored by the Village of Ridgewood and FMBA/Ridgewood Fire Department

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UPDATE : Four Alarm Fire in Ridgewood’s Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, A multiple alarm fire destroyed a 3-story mixed use (commercial/residential) structure located at Bagelicious 19-23 North Broad Street, Ridgewood on Sunday night, 04/05. Numerous fire departments from Bergen and Passaic Counties assisted Ridgewood Fire Department in extinguishing the conflagration. At least one (1) residential occupant of the building was rescued by firefighters and transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM were all represented by personnel at the scene.

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Car Takes Out Utility Pole on West Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, The adult female driver of a BMW sedan sustained non life threatening injuries during a Friday morning, 04/03, crash in which a utility pole was severed near 60 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services also responded to the incident. The crash forced the closure of a portion of West Ridgewood Avenue for several hours while utility crews worked to restore services.

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Car Collides with Amazon Delivery Truck on South Pleasant in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The adult female driver of a Honda Civic was injured when her vehicle collided with an Amazon delivery van at the intersection of South Pleasant Avenue and Grove Street, Ridgewood, on Friday afternoon, 03/27. The victim, who appeared to have sustained non life threatening injuries, was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the incident.

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Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department respond to a single vehicle crash on Mulberry Place

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of Mulberry Place, Ridgewood, on Monday afternoon, 03/09. The vehicle’s driver, an adult female, was medically evaluated on the scene by Ridgewood Fire Department. She refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital following the evaluation. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Fire Department personnel also attended to a minor crash related fluid spill.

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Glen Rock Fire Brings In Multiple Towns to Assist

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Glen Rock NJ, At 1834 hours on Monday, the Glen Rock Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke on the second floor of a residence on the Boulevard. A second alarm was transmitted in route by 830 upon reports by GRPD of a heavy smoke condition. The main fire area was in the attic space of the home. Crews used a combination of interior and exterior attacks to bring the fire under control. Thanks to all mutual aid towns, including Hawthorne, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Paramus, Waldwick, Wyckoff and Elmwood Park. Also thanks to the GRVAC and Glen Rock Police  for on scene assistance as well as Northwest and Central Bergen Mutual Aid coordinators and safety officers.

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Vehicle Takes Out Utility Pole infront of Ridgewood Fire House

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #31 was on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon, 03/04, motor vehicle crash within 30 seconds of its occurrence as the crash occurred directly in front of their fire station. The adult female driver of the 4-door sedan involved refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. A utility pole was damaged when the vehicle struck it almost head on. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck from the roadway.

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Minor Damage Reported at Dunkin’ Donuts after SUV hit Building in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department  were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle that crashed into the Dunkin’ Donuts building at 657 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood on Saturday afternoon, 02/22. Fortunately no injuries were reported in the crash. Damage to the building was cosmetic in nature only. The vehicle, a full sized SUV, was able to be driven from the scene.

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Ridgewood Fire Called in to Clean Up Fluid Spill

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department was dispatched to mitigate an accident related fluid spill near 129 Prospect Street on Thursday evening, 02/20. No injuries were reported in the crash. Ridgewood Police also responded.

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Victim Transported to Valley Hospital with Non life Threatening Injuries after East Glen Crash

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital, and Ridgewood Police operated at a rollover motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the 600 block of East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 02/19. One (1) driver, an adult female, was transported to The Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Another injured individual refused medical attention at the scene. Two (2) vehicles were totaled in the crash and removed from the scene by separate tow trucks.

 

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Sedan Barrels in to Bank Brand in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,No injuries were reported following the crash of a 4-door Infiniti sedan into the side of a Chase Bank branch located at 65 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood on Monday afternoon, 02/17. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Damage to the structure was significant. The Village of Ridgewood’s building sub-code official was requested at the scene to determine whether occupants would be allowed to return on Tuesday (bank was closed at the time of the crash due to a Federal holiday). The vehicle, which was driven by an adult female accompanied by an adult male passenger, appeared to have sustained very minor damage. No word as to whether any summonses were issued to the driver.

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Ridgewood Fire personnel from “C shift quickly Extinguished a Fire at a Single Family Home

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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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