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Posted on February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

Multiple Accidents at Ridgewood Crash Scene

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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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Posted on February 2, 2020February 1, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

Ridgewood Fire Chief James Van Goor was awarded the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve

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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday 1/29/2020, Ridgewood Fire Chief James Van Goor was awarded the Patriot Award for Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He was awarded this honor for his continued support of the men and women who serve in the military who are also Firefighters at the Ridgewood Fire Department! Congratulations Chief!

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Posted on January 20, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Fire Responds to Electric box Smoke Condition in Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, Part of Ridgewood’s Central Business district was shut down on Sunday morning after smoke was found coming from an electrical box on South Walnut Street, according to police and fire department officials.

Around 11 a.m., the Ridgewood Fire Department dispatched shift “B” Shift to investigate an underground smoke condition coming from an electrical box at 11 S. Walnut St. PSE&G responded to make the needed repairs.

Posted on January 16, 2020 by James — 9 Comments

Village Council welcomed a new career Firefighter to the Ridgewood Fire Department and new Patrol Officer to the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood Village Council members welcomed a new career Firefighter to the Ridgewood Fire Department and new Patrol Officer to the Ridgewood Police Department during their Public Meeting of Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

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Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by James — 10 Comments

The Ridgewood blog would like to challenge our readers and all residents to read as many books as possible for 2020, Lets build a smarter Village!

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Ridgewood NJ, There’s no secret to how to get smarter. You read a lot it’s that simple .There’s a whole host of people who have excelled , from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to Richard Branson and Barack Obama, who will tell you the same thing. In the old days it was often said you can tell the second you enter a room if anyone there has ever read a book before.

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Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 by James — 15 Comments

Ridgewood Fire Department toured Chestnut Village and checking construction techniques and the non flammability of the project

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Ridgewood NJ, Work continuing at Chestnut Village. Dense element continues. Roofing continues. Getting our new retaining wall installed. When done the wall will be stained to blend more naturally. Wedding the vibration absorbing hvac mounts to the structure. Ridgewood Fire Department has been touring the building and checking out our construction techniques and the non flammability of the project. They also are familiarizing themselves with the layout and construction. We can appreciate their diligence and dedication to the safety of our workers and also our residents to come. Our switch gears are being installed for the electric as well.

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Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Reader says , “stop complaining and sign up if you qualify”

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“Here you go. stop complaining and sign up if you qualify. Just remember this section.

To be a volunteer firefighter, applicants must be at least age 18, live or work in Ridgewood, hold a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and be prepared to commit the necessary time and effort involved in being a volunteer firefighter.

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Posted on December 29, 2019 by James — 19 Comments

Reader Questions ‘Mutual Aid”

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“And as ALWAYS the Ridgewood FD is there fighting the fire because we have a paid FD that is always on duty and all the surrounding towns get by with volunteers (when any are available). Now I am not saying that we shouldn’t help our neighbors, but come on people. We pay dearly for the privlege of having a fully paid fire department, which is an awesome benefit to living in this town. Why can’t our neighbors do the same?”

Posted on December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood Police,Fire and EMS respond to late Night Route 17 North at West Saddle River Road Rollover

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire department, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel responded to a Friday evening, 12/13, roll over MVA with vehicle fire on Route 17 northbound near West Saddle River Road, Ridgewood. Both occupants of the vehicle self-extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders. The two (2) victims sustained non life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreck. Traffic on Route 17 northbound was backed up well into Paramus. Ho-Ho-Kus Police units assisted with traffic control.

Posted on November 23, 2019November 24, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Fire Department Extinguishes Car Blaze on Ridgewood Avenue

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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.

Posted on November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Senator Kristin Corrado Accrediting Fire Academy Classes Advances

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado’s legislation to help firefighters use their academy training to earn college credits advanced in the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States

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Ridgewood NJ, its getting colder and just a reminder about space heaters. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States. More than 65,000 home fires are attributed to heating equipment each year. These fire result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in property damage.

Posted on November 16, 2019November 17, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

RIDGEWOOD RESIDENT SURVEY – DEADLINE TO COMPLETE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2019

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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.

Posted on November 14, 2019November 13, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

Ridgewood Fire Responds to Clothes Dryer Fire on South Van Dien

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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.

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Grease spill in Chestnut Street Municipal Parking Lot

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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday at the Chestnut street Municipal parking lot in Ridgewood’s central business district, Ridgewood Fire Fighters and Police were summoned to what appeared to be a chemical spill of some kind. While the exact nature of the spill remains unknown cooking oil appears to be the culprit.

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