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HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from Wednesday noon to 8pm on Thursday .

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Ridgewood Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 47 hosted their 29th Annual Charity Golf Event

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Local 47 hosted their 29th Annual Charity Golf Event at the Preakness Valley Golf Club in Wayne, New Jersey. Proceeds from the event will go to The Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Conducts “ladder operations training” at the Board of Education Building

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Ridgewood NJ, readers noticed some unusual activity at the Board of Ed building on Cottage place this weekend . According to the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 Facebook page , the Ridgewood Fire Department conducted a drill on Saturday 3/26/2022 .  “B” Shift conducted ladder operations training using the Ridgewood Board of Education headquarters .

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Ridgewood Fire Fighters Host Santa Meet and Greet at all Ridgewood Elementary Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday December 23rd the Ridgewood Fire Department made the rounds with Santa . Santa visited all Ridgewood elementary schools. Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 thanked all those who came out for the Santa meet and greet . Santa even walked away with a note hopefully everyone got what they wished for!!!

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Car Strikes the Side of a Multi-family home on Union Street Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported by the adult female driver of a white colored, 4-door Hyundai Sonata sedan that crashed into the side of a multi-family home in the 100 block of Union Street, Ridgewood on Thursday morning, 10/07. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck assisted in removing the vehicle from its impaled position. Despite crash related damage, the vehicle was able to be driven away on its own power. Damage to the home appeared to have been cosmetic in nature only.

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NJ Transit Train Conductor Assaulted at Ridgewood Station

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) adult male was apprehended by Ridgewood Police and subsequently taken into custody by NJ Transit Police in connection with an alleged Monday afternoon, 08/02, assault of an on duty, NJ Transit train conductor. The alleged assault took place on a Hoboken bound train, either at or near the Ridgewood station. Both the conductor and alleged assailant were injured. The conductor was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. The alleged actor was treated at the scene before being placed in handcuffs, secured in the back seat of a NJ Transit marked patrol vehicle, and driven away from the train station for processing at an undisclosed location.

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Ridgewood Fire, Waldwick Fire , and Wyckoff Fire Aid Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department at Hollywood Avenue Fire

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, at approximately 1223hrs on Thurday June 24th,  the Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department was alerted to a reported fire in the area of 1 Hollywood Avenue.
Initial reports from Police units confirmed a working fire on the exterior of building 6 at Dale Brook Industrial Park.
Due to these reports, as well as the occupancy type, mutual aid was quickly requested bringing a Ridgewood engine, Waldwick engine and Wyckoff tower ladder to the scene.

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Village of Ridgewood Garbage Truck Takes Out Balcony

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Ridgewood NJ, a garbage truck owned and operated by the Village of Ridgewood struck a balcony in a garden apartment complex on Heights Road, Ridgewood on Friday morning, 04/09. No injuries were reported in the mishap and the truck was able to drive away on its own power. However, the balcony was severely damaged and deemed unusable. Firefighters from Ridgewood FD made the scene safe. A Village of Ridgewood construction code official was called to inspect for structural damage. Ridgewood Police also responded.

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Ridgewood Fire Department : Keep Your Hydrant Cleared of Snow

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fire Department wants to remind everyone that if you have a hydrant on or near your property to make sure it is properly cleared of snow. This can be critical as any that are not clear will be precious minutes spent trying to clear them to gain access to water! Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe and keep them clear.

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Ridgewood Firefighters Take Santa ,While Police Take the Grinch Around the Village

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Ridgewood NJ, today Ridgewood Firefighters took Santa for a ride on the fire truck! The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters  partnered up with the Ridgewood Police and the Grinch making appearances all around the Village of Ridgewood .
These photos were taken at Glen School by Boyd Loving .

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Ridgewood Fire Department Taking Santa For a Ride on Wednesday

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Ridgewood NJ, this Wednesday 12/23/2020 the Ridgewood Fire Department  will be driving Santa around to all the Ridgewood Elementary Schools!  The department says they won’t be able to hit every neighborhood, but they will try and hit any streets they can.  So come on out and see Santa and just remember to wear your masks and maintain social distancing!

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CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK AT RIDGEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT ?

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Ridgewood NJ, it is being reported that multiple Ridgewood Firefighters have tested positive for COVID19  and it is being alleged that currently covid testing is being dissuaded by Village management with alleged threats to withhold health insurance payments for testing and sick days .

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Hudson Parking Garage One Step Closer

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday 9/3/2020: “C” Shift practicing Standpipe Operations at the new Village Parking Garage. Fire hydrants work by tapping into a pressurized system.  In addition, a fixture called a standpipe facilitates firefighting within buildings and works like an overhead sprinkler system.

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Ridgewood Fire Department Honors 2 With Scholarships

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Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 “C” Shift was honored to officially present 2 of the recipients of the Ridgewood Fire Department Association Scholarship! Congratulations to both of them!
The recipients were Meghan Grasso  and Michelle Bombace.

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Ridgewood Fire Extinguishes Car Fire on South Broad Street

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire extinguished a passenger vehicle fire in the parking lot of an auto body shop located at 264 South Broad Street, Ridgewood on Friday afternoon, 06/19. No injuries were reported in the conflagration. The vehicle, a 4-door Buick sedan, was totaled. No tow truck was necessary due to the charred remains’ location.

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