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Teaneck NJ, we poached this from the Teaneck Police Department :
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No Injuries Reported ,2 Cats Rescued from House Fire in Westwood
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Westwood NJ, on Thursday August 17th, just after 8am, the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Mountain Avenue for a reported house fire. Upon arrival of the first due units on scene it was confirmed that there was a fire with smoke coming from the front door. Command then called for a working fire assignment, which dispatches the River Vale Fire Department for a “fast team”. (A fast team is used in the fire service as a stand by crew ready to grab a downed firefighter at a fire scene in case the firefighter becomes injured or trapped).
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Disadvantages and Dangers of Artificial Turf Fields
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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial turf fields have gained popularity due to their durability, low maintenance requirements, and year-round usability. However, they also come with several disadvantages and potential dangers:
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Figuring Out Your Wellness Type
Wellness is more than your mental and physical state; it also includes your spiritual being, financial positioning, and how you spend your day. A holistic integration and knowing your wellness type allows you to meet your personalized needs in various aspects of your health: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and occupational spheres.
Ford Motor Recalling 870,000 F-150 Trucks
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday Ford Motor announced it is recalling 870,000 F-150 trucks in the United States because of the risk of an unexpected activation of the electric parking brake due to a potential wiring issue.
911 Call Claiming a Women was Dumping a Child into the Passaic River Triggers a Massive Multi-agency Search
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Paterson NJ, a 911 telephone call received by the Paterson Police Department from an individual who witnessed a woman dumping a child strapped in a car seat into the Passaic River triggered a massive multi-agency search on Monday morning, 07/17. Water, air (drone), and land searches were conducted for over one (1) hour before they were terminated after the witness’ account was not able to be verified. The search included , Fair Lawn Police Department, Elmwood Park Police, Elmwood Park Fire Dept, NJ Paterson Police Department, Paterson Fire Department ,Fair Lawn Rescue Squad, Fair Lawn Fire Department, Fair Lawn Fire Company #4 ,Fair Lawn Fire Company #3, Fair Lawn Fire Company 2 ,and Passaic County Sheriff’s Office.
Electrical Fire Temporally Disrupts Business at the Coach House in Hackensack
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Hackensack NJ, a late-morning fire temporarily disrupted business at the Coach House diner on Route 4 East before City of Hackensack firefighters arrived . The 11 am fire at the popular breakfast spot was according to sources a small electrical fire . No injuries reported .
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SUV Veers off Route 4 through steel guardrail, and into a tree in Paramus near Spring Valley Road
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Paramus NJ, a Nissan SUV headed westbound on Route 4 near Spring Valley Road in Paramus on Wednesday morning, 07/12, veered off of the highway, through a steel guardrail, and into a tree. The driver was entrapped upon impact. Officers from the Paramus Police’s Emergency Services Unit worked with Paramus firefighters and Paramus Rescue Squad members to free the heavily entrapped driver from the Nissan. The driver and a rear seat passenger were transported by separate Paramus EMS ambulances to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for evaluation and treatment. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Nissan from the scene.
Safety Secrets of Expert Shippers: 6 Crucial Steps to Protect Your Vehicle During Transport
Are you in the process of shipping your vehicle and want to ensure it is properly protected during shipment? Whether you are a first-time shipper, an enthusiast looking for ways to safely transport your prized possession, or an operator in need of safe and reliable methods of transporting vehicles; this blog post will cover important tips that will help you protect your car throughout its journey. We’ll explain why choosing the right auto transport company is essential and how proper preparation can make a big difference when your vehicle is in the care of another. Not only that but we’ll provide insight into six crucial steps expert shippers take to avoid any potential problems. Keep reading if you’d like some peace of mind about shipping your vehicle!
Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Congratulates Newlyweds and Apologize that the Ceremony got Interrupted by the Fire
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, on June 24th the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department reported an extremely busy day with over 6 runs in one day. In addition to two fire alarms, one elevator entrapment, a minor vehicle fire, and an oven fire, the department just operated at the Hilton Hotel for a minor fire in the kitchen. A 10-30 was transmitted and the Wood-Ridge Fire Department was called to the scene. Engine 2 had one line stretched. Crews knocked the fire with no extension. Heights Thanked the Wood-Ridge Fire Department for their assistance. Praised the dedicated volunteers who spend hours of their time on these calls. Also, congratulations to the newlyweds! We apologize that the ceremony got interrupted by the fire.
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer Visits Graydon Pool to Promote New “Safe Swimming Strategy”
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Ridgewood NJ, June 20, 2023, at Graydon Pool, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his new Safe Swimming Strategy to help prevent drownings and protect our children and families in pools, especially during the summer months.
SUV Overturns In 3-Vehicle Crash Involving UPS Truck on Route 17 in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ,Traffic on Route 17 northbound through Ridgewood was temporarily restricted to one (1) lane following a Thursday morning, 06/01, three (3) vehicle crash with rollover and entrapment. Ridgewood Police Patrol Division officers freed the driver of a Subaru Forester that rolled over during the collision. A Nissan sedan and a UPS truck were also involved. No injuries were reported by the UPS driver, however the other drivers involved in the mishap sustained minor injuries. Ridgewood Police was assisted at the scene by uniformed officers from Paramus Police and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The Nissan and Subaru were both towed from the scene.
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Victim Rescued from Burning Home in Hawthorne
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Hawthorne NJ, at 1:43pm the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Sunrise Dr on a reported house fire. Upon the arrival of the Hawthorne Fire Department and Fire Chief Speranza the members were advised this was a confirmed working fire. As the Chief Speranza evaluated the conditions of home during his 360 he was advised of an occupant being trapped in the home and transmitted a 2nd alarm.
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Jewelers Hit by SUV Early Saturday Moring in Ramsey
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Ramsey NJ, this morning at approximately 6:54 Ramsey Rescue, Ramsey Fire and Ramsey Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with Entrapment on Main Street. The patient was rapidly extricated and responding units assisted in securing occupants of the structure and working with the building department & borough engineers to determine viability of the underlying building structure. Units remained in scene as Ramsey Police completed their work.
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Rollover Crash at the Intersection of Dayton Street and South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Dayton Street and South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, resulted in both adult drivers being taken by ambulances to The Valley Hospital late Tuesday morning, 05/09. The driver of the rolled over Toyota RAV4 was entrapped in his vehicle and had to be extricated by Ridgewood firefighters. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.
