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Driver Trapped After High Winds Knock Down Tree in Upper Saddle River

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Upper saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department swiftly responded to Weiss Road following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a fallen tree and entrapment. The incident occurred when a tree toppled onto a vehicle traveling east on Weiss Road, causing power lines to collapse onto the vehicle and trapping the driver inside. Teams from both the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Mahwah Fire Department Rescue 1 collaborated to extricate the driver safely, once the power to the downed lines was secured. Additional support was provided by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, Saddle River Fire Department, Upper Saddle River EMS, and Hatzola EMS.

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Woman 79, killed in Midday Fire in Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, a tragic incident occurred in which a 79-year-old woman lost her life in a fire that consumed a home on Meer Avenue. Here are the key details:

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Unattended Cooking Leads to Heavy Smoke Condition in Saddle River

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Saddle River Nj, Sunday morning Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department Truck 641 responded to a commercial occupancy on Boroline Road in Saddle River for smoke on three floors from unattended cooking kitchen fire. The Waldwick truck crew assisted in ventilation before being released by command. No injuries reported.

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No Rest for Local Fire Fighters on Easter Weekend

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department along with several other Bergen County Fire Departments had a very busy Easter Sunday.

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Small Garage Fire Quickly Brough Under Control in Saddle River

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Saddle River Nj, The Saddle River Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the borough. Companies operated at a small fire a semi attached garage. Thank you to all our mutual aid companies!
24/7 365, we are at your service 100% Volunteer. Don’t hesitate, if you see something say something…Emergency Dial-911.

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Massive Fire Engulfs Upper Saddle River Mansion

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Upper Saddle River NJ, just a little after 4:30 this afternoon, Upper Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home on Hillside Avenue for a reported structure fire. First arriving Fire Department and Upper Saddle River Police units found heavy fire in a residential structure. The fire was brought under control about 2.5 hours after dispatch.

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Saddle River Car Show a Huge Success

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River proudly hosted its first Car Show on October 8th and everyone was cordially invited. The event received a great response from Saddle River and the neighboring towns!

The event was sponsored by Saddle River PBA Local 348, Saddle River Police Department, and Saddle River Fire Department! The Saddle River Borough staff and Special Events Committee members
did a great with the event! Several people received trophies for their unique classic cars, and Mayor Al Kurpis delivered awards!

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Car Carrier Catches Fire Closing Route 17 North Wednesday Morning in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was called into action Wednesday morning when a car carrier loaded with hybrids caught fire on Route 17 North , causing some major morning backups. Saddle River Fire Department Engine 1131, Tanker 1134, Ladder 1141 and Engine 1133 worked the scene . A mutual aid Tanker 1233 was called from Upper Saddle River Fire Department.

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Twp of Washington House Fire : “Ignited by paint or stain cans stored outside, basically cooking all summer in the heat and sun, which finally ignited”

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Twp of Washington NJ, on Friday afternoon the Westwood fire department was dispatched mutual aid to Washington Township for a working house fire. Truck 1 was the first due truck company, due to Township still being trained on their new ladder truck. Truck 1 took the front of the structure and went right to work with 2 crews. While the first crew went up to the second floor to start opening up the ceiling the second crew laddered the building for multiple escape routes in case of an emergency. The interior crews made a good stop in the attic so the fire could not spread further into the house. Also on scene was Engine 1 and Utility 1 with manpower. Good job by all crews and good job to Twp of Washington Fire Dept. . – Bergen County with a quick knock on the main body of fire.  Pascack Road was closed in both directions (in front of Memorial Field) .

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Saddle River Fire Department Responds to Friday Afternoon Fire

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Saddle River NJ, according to the Saddle River Fire Department at approximately 3:30pm Friday afternoon, the fire department was requested to a home in the borough for a reported structure fire. Fast arriving police units confirmed a fire on the second floor. Chief 1130 requested our 2nd alarm be dispatched to the scene. Engine 1131 arrived on scene, established a water supply and stretched an attack line quickly knocking down the fire. Thank you to all of the mutual aid who responded to the scene to assist us and covered Saddle River while we operated at this scene.

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2 Alarm Barn Fire Draws Ho-Ho-Kus and Allendale Firefighter to Assist Saddle River Fire Department

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Saddle River NJ, just before 6:30pm Sunday evening, the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to respond for a barn fire in the South East section of the town. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing in additional manpower and apparatus to combat the difficult blaze. Saddle River Fire Department apparatus deployed over 2500’ of fire hose. 3 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion by Valley Hospital’s BLS. A special thank you to our brothers and sisters at Allendale Fire Department and Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department for helping us repack the hose onto our apparatus back at Saddle River Fire Department .

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Saddle River Fire Department: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives

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Saddle River NJ, last week the Saddle River Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Old Woods Rd for an activated Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Engine 1131, PSEG, and Saddle River Police responded and investigated the cause for the activation. Valley Health System Paramedic Unit 413 also responded and evaluated the residents for Carbon Monoxide exposure.
These types of Incidents are reminders that smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives.

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Slippery Roadway Sends One Victim to the Hospital in “off the roadway” crash, near East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, Route 17 southbound was the scene of another rainy Sunday, 03/28, “off the roadway” crash, this one occurring in Saddle River, near East Allendale Avenue. What appeared to have been a Toyota pick up truck wound up in a wooded area between a highway entrance and exit ramp. One (1) victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A significant fuel spill was associated with the mishap according to a police supervisor at the scene. Two (2) tow trucks were required to remove the vehicle from the wooded area and haul it from the scene. Saddle River Police was assisted by Upper Saddle River Police and Allendale Police at the scene. Saddle River Fire department also responded along with Allendale EMS.

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Saddle River Loses Longtime Member of the Fire Department

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Fire Department announces the untimely passing of Firefighter and Vice President Mark Murray. Mark was a life member and currently held the position of Vice President of the fire association. Mark was called the “cornerstone ” on the department .

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