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APRIL FOOLS UPDATE: Meet Glen: Ridgewood Fire Department’s New Firehouse Dog!

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photo courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47

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.

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Ridgewood Crew Hosts Record-Breaking Annual Rowathon

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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 Emergency Responders Extinguish Dumpster Fire Behind Retail Store

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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 Firefighters Honored in Swearing-In Ceremony

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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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Garbage Truck Fire in Ridgewood Quickly Contained by Firefighters

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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.

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Driver Unharmed After Volkswagen Jetta Rolls Over on Icy Ridgewood Street

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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.

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What Is Narcan and Why Is It Used?

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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 Crash: Driver Revived with Narcan After Slamming Into Utility Poles

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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.

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Ridgewood Fire: The plow is on the pickup truck!

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Firefighters are ready for action . The plow is on the pickup truck! With the possibility of a another snow evens this week starting with Tuesday, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 are getting prepared. The plow is not only used to keep our aprons and lots clear at two firehouses, but the truck can head out on emergency calls ahead of the apparatuses to clear the path. Remember to clear your hydrants, and your walkways in case of emergency!

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The Remains of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez Escorted Down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday Afternoon

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Ridgefield Park NJ, the remains of Steven Fernandez, a Ridgefield Park police officer, are escorted down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 02/04, en route to a funeral home in Ridgefield Park.  Officer Fernandez died on Saturday, 02/01, as a result of injuries he sustained in a tragic snowmobile accident that took place near Saranac Lake, New York. Firefighters and police officers from Ridgewood, along with paramedics and EMTs from The Valley Hospital, stood at attention on the shoulder of Route 17 as the three (3) minute long funeral procession passed.

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Remediation and Tank Removal Makes Progress at the Town Garage Site in Ridgewood and I Smell Gas

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Mayor Paul Vagianos the Town Garage property which “has been sitting dormant – and not very attractive – in our beloved downtown since about 2007. This past October the Village took ownership of the property, and a couple of weeks ago the building was demolished. We’ve begun remediation of the site – at the expense of the prior owner – which will be followed by two years of required environmental testing.”

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Three Injured in Ridgewood “T-Bone” Collision, Including Young Child

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Ridgewood NJ, a severe “T-Bone” collision at the intersection of Kenilworth Road and Laurel Road on Monday morning, January 27, required two ambulances to transport three trauma victims to Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).

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Contractor Injured in Scaffold Fall During Home Renovation in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a contractor was injured Monday morning, January 27, while performing exterior renovation work at a home in the 400 block of Eastgate Road. The individual fell approximately 17 feet from a scaffold located at the rear of the residence.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Celebrates Promotions and New Firefighter

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department proudly welcomed a new firefighter and celebrated two well-deserved promotions during an official swearing-in ceremony .

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2025 Village Council Budget Hearings February 3rd,19th and 27th

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Ridgewood  NJ, 2025 Village Council Budget Hearings kick-off tonight at 5 pm at Village Hall. The Village Council  invites residents to attend, learn more about the budget process, ask questions and participate at public comment. A budget is a set of priorities and resident input is key to our crafting a successful budget plan.

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