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Wyckoff NJ, on the afternoon of February 24th the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a reported residential structure fire.
Continue reading Residential House Fire in Wyckoff No Injuries Reported
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Wyckoff NJ, at approximately 11:00 PM on 8/1, a resident of Drury Lane reported hearing a smoke alarm sounding from her neighbors house to the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department .The resident also reported that they observed a smoke condition inside of the home. Upon police arrival, a fire in the kitchen area was located. The Wyckoff Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire. The house was unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported .Waldwick Fire Department also responded .
Continue reading Alert Resident Spots Fire Condition in Neighbors Home in Wyckoff
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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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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department along with several other Bergen County Fire Departments had a very busy Easter Sunday.
Continue reading No Rest for Local Fire Fighters on Easter Weekend
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Wyckoff NJ, Sunday afternoon, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire on Crescent Avenue. Arriving companies fortunately reported an agricultural greenhouse on fire and not the actual home. Crews extinguished the fire and conducted overhaul. Waldwick Fire offered mutual aid. No injuries reported .
Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Greenhouse Fire in Wyckoff Quickly Extinguished
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Wyckoff NJ, Shortly after 2pm on Tuesday , the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a confirmed garage fire in the Crescent Avenue area. A 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was knocked down a short time later. No injuries were reported .
Continue reading No Injuries Reported in Wyckoff Garage Fire
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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Thursday the Upper Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home within the borough for a reported structure fire. First arriving units from Upper Saddle River Police reported they had smoke showing from the structure and Asst. Chief 1240 requested the second alarm be struck bringing in additional apparatus and man power to the scene. The fire was placed under control shortly after arrival of Upper Saddle River Fire Department apparatus and there were no injuries.
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Wyckoff NJ, on May 12 the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Lafayette Avenue for a reported attic fire in a large residential home. Initial arriving crews reported heavy smoke emanating from the home. A second alarm was dispatched to the scene. An aggressive interior attack was conducted while exterior truck crews opened up. The fire was brought under control within an hour, with mutual aid from Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. Waldwick Ladder 641 responded on the third alarm structure fire on Lafayette Ave in Wyckoff. Once on scene the truck maneuvered up a tight driveway to set up as the second tower ladder.
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Wyckoff NJ, While answering multiple fire calls this morning, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential home for smoke filling the home. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a working fire and requested a second alarm to be dispatched. The fire was quickly knocked down and brought under control. Thank you to all the mutual aid that responded for their assistance. Our thoughts are with the owners of the home.
Continue reading Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department Quickly Quickly Knocked Down 2 Alarm Bedroom Fire
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Saddle River NJ,on Tuesday March 24th at approximately 12:10 pm the Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home within the borough for a report of a possible fire. Upon their arrival , Chief Salvatori arrived on scene and found smoke showing from the residence and requested a second alarm be transmitted. Engine 1131 arrived on scene and began advancing a hose into the structure to extinguish the fire. Ladder 1141 arrived on scene second , began laddering the building and assisting with the fire attack. The fire was under control shortly at approximately 12:30pm and Saddle River Fire Department sends a big Thank you to all of the mutual aid who responded to the scene and covered the firehouse.
Continue reading Saddle River Fire Brings Out Multi Borough Response
