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Garbage Truck Fire Shuts Down University Way in Paramus

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Firefighters Warn Against “Invisible” Household Hazards

Morning Commute Scare: Flaming Trash Dumped Onto University Way

photos courtesy of Paramus Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

PARAMUS, NJ — An early morning garbage truck fire forced emergency crews to scramble on University Way in Paramus on Thursday, July 16, 2026, serving as a stark public reminder about the dangers of improper waste disposal.

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Reader says , “stop complaining and sign up if you qualify”

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file photo by Ridgewood Fire

“Here you go. stop complaining and sign up if you qualify. Just remember this section.

To be a volunteer firefighter, applicants must be at least age 18, live or work in Ridgewood, hold a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and be prepared to commit the necessary time and effort involved in being a volunteer firefighter.

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