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Waldwick NJ, on Wednesday April 3rd at approximately 05:30 the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a single vehicle MVC with the vehicle off the roadway and down the embankment.
Continue reading Motor Vehicle Crash Sends Car Over Embankment in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Just past 2 in the morning July 5th the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Route 17 southbound near the bus stop. A Chevy pickup left the roadway and crashed through the guardrail coming to rest on its passenger side. Two occupants needed assistance in exiting the truck. Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department crews first stabilized the vehicle before assisting them out. The patients were turned over to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were transported to Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Fire Department units stood by till the vehicle was removed.
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Wyckoff NJ, at approximately 0340 am, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Lakeview Drive for an activated CO alarm. Upon the arrival of the first police officer, it was reported that they had heavy smoke and fire showing. Wyckoff Fire Chief Vanderplaat transmitted the 2nd alarm.
Continue reading Early Morning Fire on Lakeview Drive in Wyckoff
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Waldwick NJ, just after noon the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the third call of the day, an active fire in a dumpster trailer parked in the driveway of a home on Glenair Avenue which was in close proximity to the home. First arriving Squad 633 pulled one attack line to knock down the fire.
Continue reading Waldwick Dumpster Fire Caused by Improper Disposal of Floor Refinishing Products
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Waldwick NJ, Saturday afternoon just past 4:30 the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a working house fire on Moore Avenue. First arriving apparatus found a heavy volume of fire extending from the front of the house and the B side.
Continue reading Single Family Home Fire Brings Out All Hands on Deck in Waldwick
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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.
Continue reading Unattended Cooking Leads to Heavy Smoke Condition in Saddle River
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department responded to two alarms to the Methodist Church less than 12 hours apart for different reasons. The first alarm occurred around 11:30 Saturday night for an activated fire alarm. 1st arriving crews found a broken heat pipe on the second floor. The furnace was secured with the assistance of the building manager. This morning at 9:45 another fire alarm was reported. First arriving companies found a heavy smoke condition coming from the basement. A second alarm was sounded due to the age of the structure. A hand line was stretched and crews entered the basement to find a very large blower motor on fire. The power was cut to the unit and the fire quickly went out. Mutual aid companies assisted with ventilation of the facility and overhaul.
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Ho-Ho- Kus NJ , Yesterday at approximately 12:00 the Ho-Ho- Kus Fire Department was alerted to a home on Spruce Place for a report of smoke emanating from the first floor of the residence.
Initial reports from Police and Fire units confirmed a heavy smoke condition in the basement.
Continue reading Quick Action by Firefighters Results in Minimal Damage in Ho Ho Kus House Fire
