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Ridgewood NJ, What would you do if a pipe burst in your home while you were thousands of miles away? For one Ridgewood, NJ family traveling overseas this week, that nightmare nearly became a reality.
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters (FMBA Local 47)
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Ridgewood NJ, When a fire breaks out, every second is the difference between a minor incident and a total loss. But for the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters (FMBA Local 47), those precious seconds are often wasted before they even pull a hose.
Continue reading Seconds Count: Why Ridgewood Firefighters Need You to “Adopt a Hydrant”
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Ridgewood NJ, with a massive Verizon outage currently pushing thousands of phones into “SOS mode” across the country, many Ridgewood residents are asking the same question: How do I call for help if my cell phone doesn’t work?
Continue reading Verizon Outage? How Ridgewood’s Vintage Red Fire Boxes Could Save Your Life Today
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The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is proud to introduce one of their dedicated members for this week’s “Meet the Members Monday.” Get an inside look at the passion and drive behind the badge with Firefighter/EMT TJ Benintende.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighter Reveals How 9/11 Inspired Him to Become a Lifesaving Hero
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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”
file photo by Boyd Loving
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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!
Continue reading Ridgewood Fire Department Celebrates it’s 125th Anniversary!
