Fair Lawn Rescue Squad Deploys Inflatable Boat to Save Two Adults from Submerged SUV
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fair Lawn NJ, Two people were safely rescued on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, after their vehicle became trapped in deep floodwaters on McBride Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Emergency responders acted quickly as heavy rain and flash flooding conditions hit the region, leaving the black SUV partially submerged in rising water.
Inflatable Boat Deployed for Safe Operation
Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad responded to the scene on McBride Avenue and deployed an inflatable rescue boat to navigate the floodwaters safely.
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The Rescue: First responders reached the stranded vehicle and successfully evacuated both the driver and the lone adult passenger without incident.
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Health and Safety: Both individuals escaped without injury and did not require immediate medical transport.
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Inter-Agency Support: Patrol units from the Fair Lawn Police Department and supervisory personnel from the Fair Lawn Fire Department assisted on the scene throughout the operation.
Following the successful extraction of the occupants, a tow truck was brought in to remove the flooded vehicle from the roadway.
Local Authorities Urge Caution During Flash Floods
With severe storms bringing rapid water accumulation to low-lying roads across Bergen County, public safety officials continue to urge drivers to turn around when encountering flooded streets.
As local emergency crews remain on high alert, residents are encouraged to report flooded roadways and avoid driving through standing water.
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