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Ridgewood Fire Responded to an Electrical Fire on Godwin Avenue

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Ridgewood firefighters responded to a suspected electrical fire in a second floor bedroom at a single family home in the 400 block of Godwin Avenue on  Monday morning, 01/31. No injuries were reported in the incident and damage to the structure was very minor in nature. A malfunctioning heater, not a fire as initially suspected, was confirmed by fire department personnel to be the source of excessive smoke inside of the structure.  Ridgewood PD provided  traffic control at the scene.

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Brush Fire Along the PSE&G right-of-way Near Prospect Street in Glen Rock Quickly Contained

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Glen Rock NJ, An early Saturday afternoon, 10/02, brush fire along the PSE&G right-of-way near Prospect Street in Glen Rock was quickly contained and extinguished by Glen Rock police officers and firefighters. A nearby homeowner using a garden hose also assisted in fighting the blaze, which generated a large amount of smoke, but caused very little damage. Neighbors reported hearing at least one (1) explosion just prior to noticing smoke coming from the area. No PSE&G electric transmission equipment appeared to have been damaged in the conflagration, nor were there any injuries reported. Ridgewood firefighters assisted their Glen Rock counterparts in ensuring the area was completely free of “hot spots.”

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Heavy Rains and Flooding Bring Out Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management reported that the Village of Ridgewood experienced severe flooding and multiple roads were impassable. Some homes have experienced flooding as a result of the volume of water.
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Ridgewood Emergency Services Receives 26 Requests for Assistance between 630 and 930 pm During Tuesday Evenings Thunder Storm

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services reported that Tuesday evenings  quick moving storm overran Ridgewood and the surrounding area last evening. Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to 26 requests for assistance between 630 and 930 pm last evening. 13 members responded in 5 vehicles to emergency situations involving wires down, trees down, lights out and road closures. Ridgewood Emergency Services worked alongside Ridgewood Police Officers and Ridgewood Firefighters, providing the assistance to keep everyone safe.

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Ridgewood firefighters used the “Jaws of Life” to extricate driver in Heights Crash

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters used the “Jaws of Life” to extricate an adult male driver from a silver SUV involved in a two (2) vehicle, Friday afternoon, 06/04, collision at the intersection of Fairmount Road and Hillcrest Road, Ridgewood. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital also responded to aid the victim. The driver of the other vehicle involved was apparently uninjured. Ridgewood Police issued two (2) crash related summonses at the scene. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Driver Hits Single Family Home on West Linwood Avenue in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Ridgewood firefighters extricated the adult female driver of an SUV that crashed into a single family home in the 0-100 block of West Linwood Avenue, Paramus on Sunday afternoon, 05/02. A 911 caller who was unfamiliar with the area had reported the crash to Ridgewood Police, hence Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS units were the first to arrive at the scene. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A tow truck removed the heavily damaged vehicle from the scene. Damage to the structure required evaluation by a Borough of Paramus building inspector. Paramus Police , Paramus Fire Department, and the Paramus Rescue Squad also responded to the incident.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Fire Prevention Week

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Ridgewood NJ, On Sunday October 6th we will be hosting our Annual Open House at Fire Headquarters at 201 East Glen Ave from 1:30-3:30. All are welcome to come and see the different fire trucks we have and some fun events planned for the day!

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Ridgewood Firefighters used a Thermal Imaging camera to find Trapped Cat

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July 22,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood Fire Department Engine Company #35 and Rescue Company #42 responded to a single family home in the 400 block of Dorchester Road, Ridgewood on Saturday night, 07/21 to rescue a kitten who had become trapped within one of the home’s interior walls. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to assist in locating the feline, who was successfully rescued within 30 minutes of their arrival on scene. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident. Property damage to the home was minimal. The somewhat traumatized kitten, Toby, was immediately wrapped in a blanket and placed in his master’s arms.

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Ridgewood Firefighters participated in the 30th annual Super Science Saturday at Ridgewood High School

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March 7,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 members participated in the 30th annual Super Science Saturday at Ridgewood High School. This year attendees could have forced a door using our battery powered Hurst tool and viewed various other tools while learning about fire safety.

Pictured here is Lieutenant Young with the Hurst spreaders and Lieutenants Young and Krug speaking to a few of the visitors who stopped by our display. We look forward to next year!

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Ridgewood Police, EMS and Firefighters Team up to Assist Baby Delivery

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October 6,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday September 3, 2017 Engine 35, staffed with 3 EMT certified Firefighters, was dispatched to a reported woman in labor. Upon arrival at the home approximately 4 minutes later, we had found that the baby had been delivered by the father prior to the arrival of emergency service personnel and the first arriving police officers and the duty EMT were tending to the mother and a healthy newborn.

The crew of Engine 35 assisted in this care until the arrival of Ridgewood EMS medical director Dr. Lahita, who assumed care and cut the umbilical cord prior to transport to the hospital. As part of our daily assignments and duties, one of our Firefighters rounded out the ambulance crew and continued on to the hospital with the second EMT. Both mother and child were doing well upon arriving at the hospital.

A child birth is a very happy occasion and the crew was very glad to be part of it. Local 47 wishes the family well!

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Ridgewood Firefighters Pay a Visit to the NJ Fireman’s Home in Boonton

Ridgewood Firefighters Pay a Visit to the NJ Fireman's Home in Boonton
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August 6,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 paid a visit Friday afternoon. A few Ridgewood Firefighters  stopped by the weekly picnic at the NJ Fireman’s Home in Boonton to lend a hand and mingle with the residents. It was a great day.

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On a side note; the small museum which they maintain is super and packed with memorabilia. It is open to the public 7 days a week. Admission is a small unstated donation to the home.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Annual Open House

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October 6,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 invite you to join them for their annual Open House. Demonstrations, tours and light refreshments.

201 E Glen Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-4226
Open 24 Hours
https://fmbalocal47.org/

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Ridgewood Firefighters Visit the NJ Fireman’s Home

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August 31,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 visited the NJ Fireman’s Home in Boonton recently. Each Friday in the summer months the Northern District of the NJFMBA has sent a local to help out at the resident’s picnics. This is our second year doing this and we hope to be a part of this for a long time, for it is a great day for all.

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Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished a fire inside a document shredding truck at Valley Hospital

Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished a fire inside a document shredding truck at Valley Hospital

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August 23,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that occurred inside of a document shredding truck that was operating in the parking lot of The Valley Hospital on Monday morning, 08/22. No injuries were reported in the incident and the truck sustained very minor damage. Ridgewood Fire Chief James Van Goor, who was present at the incident, stated that firefighters and truck’s driver were unable to determine what caused the fire.

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Ridgewood firefighters Quickly Douse Hopper Ave Kitchen Fire

Ridgewood firefighters Quickly Douse Hopper Ave Kitchen Fire

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July 17,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, A kitchen fire at 341 Hopper Avenue, Ridgewood was quickly knocked down by Ridgewood firefighters on Saturday afternoon, 07/16. No injuries were reported and damage to the kitchen was minimal. Ridgewood PD also responded.

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