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Close Call! Quick-Thinking Workers Save Ridgewood Garbage Truck from Raging Lithium Battery Fire

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HEROES: How Sanitation Workers and Police Averted a Major Disaster in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the morning of Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, nearly turned disastrous in Village of Ridgewood,  when a seemingly harmless piece of trash ignited into a serious fire hazard. However, due to the sharp eyes of Village of Ridgewood Sanitation Division employees and the quick action of a Ridgewood Patrol Officer, a major incident was averted, and thousands of dollars in municipal equipment were saved.

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Ridgewood Fire Safety Champs: Orchard Elementary Wins Coveted White Helmet for Best Fire Drill Performance!

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Fire Drill Victory! This Ridgewood Elementary School Just Earned a Huge Honor for Stepping Up School Safety

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Ridgewood, NJ – Fire Prevention Week wrapped up with a major victory for school safety in Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Fire Department concluded its annual timed fire drills across all public schools, celebrating the school that showed the most significant commitment to improvement and readiness.

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Lifelong Resident Becomes Ridgewood Firefighter

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 would like to congratulate and welcome Firefighter Connor McGuire to the department this week. Firefighter McGuire is a lifelong Ridgewood resident and Ridgewood High School graduate, and has been a volunteer firefighter since 2022, , responding to numerous fires, and holds both Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications. He comes to the Ridgewood Fire Department with the fire academy already completed and is ready to jump right into things with us.

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Ridgewood Firefighters to Join Tunnel to Towers 5K Honoring 9/11 Hero FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Members of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 will lace up their running shoes next month to participate in the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City, a powerful tribute to the heroism of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller.

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Ridgewood NJ Firefighters Help Remove Stuck Ring — Plus Expert Tips to Safely Remove a Ring from a Swollen Finger

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Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 proved once again that they’re ready to help with any emergency — big or small.

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Former Ridgewood Fire Chief Robert Missel has Passed Away

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Ridgewood NJ, on May 19th the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47  announced the passing of former Ridgewood Fire Chief Robert Missel. Chief Missel started as a probationary firefighter on November 16, 1964, was promoted to Lieutenant on August 1, 1978, and Captain on November 1, 1983. He was then promoted to Deputy Chief in 1986 and Chief in 1987.

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

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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 Firefighters Respond to Smoke Emergency in Downtown Mixed-Use Building

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Ridgewood NJ, on the evening of March 11, 2025, the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 swiftly responded to a fire alarm activation at a large mixed-occupancy building located at Maple and East Ridgewood Avenue.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Conduct Training at The Benjamin to Enhance Emergency Preparedness

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 took advantage of the beautiful weather this morning to conduct pre-plan training at The Benjamin on Franklin Avue in the central business district , one of the town’s large multi-family residential buildings.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Conduct Ice Rescue Drill at Graydon Pool

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 members from A and B platoons participated in an ice rescue drill at Graydon Pool, enhancing their life-saving skills in cold-water emergencies.

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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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Ridgewood Honda Accord Crash Sends Driver to Hospital in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, a Thursday morning collision on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood left a Honda Accord driver injured and caused significant damage to the vehicle, according to local authorities.

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Ridgewood Firefighter Dan Steen Retires After 25 Years

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Ridgewood NJ, after 25 years of service, we celebrate Firefighter Dan Steen and his remarkable career with the Ridgewood Fire Department. Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Wishing him all the best in his well-deserved retirement and a big thank you for your service.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Named a 2024 Grant Recipient for the Purchase of Four Thermal Imaging Camera Kits

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, receiving $29,905 for the purchase of four thermal imaging camera kits.
“We are honored to be chosen by the Foundation for this grant, which will fulfill a critical need in our department,” said Fire Chief John Judge. “Thermal imaging cameras allow firefighters to quickly detect heat signatures and provide visibility in dark and/or smoke-filled environments, locating fire and victims quickly, and identifying hotspots that might reignite.”

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Fire Prevention Week Recap: Ridgewood Fire Department’s Timed Fire Drill Contest & Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

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Ridgewood NJ, Every year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ridgewood Fire Department holds a timed fire drill contest at all the public schools. This year’s contest was full of action, as always! The school that shows the biggest improvement in their fire drill time compared to the previous year wins the highly coveted white fire helmet—a symbol of fire safety excellence that the winning school gets to display until the next year’s contest.

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