At 08:08 hours, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command requested a ladder truck and engine respond to 215 Madison Ave., Hasbrouck Hts. for a house fire. Chiefs Cribben and Maloney, T904 and E901 responded. Wood-Ridge firefighters assisted the HHFD ventilating the structure and overhauling the fire area which was located in the attic. All WR units were back in service at 08:55 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

At our October meeting, Deacon Nick Valdez retired from his position as our department chaplain. Deacon Nick was our chaplain for 15 years, guiding our members and their families through their darkest hours with grace, humility, and wisdom.

Nick is a lifelong resident of Wood-Ridge, a veteran of the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, a retired Wood-Ridge Police Detective, a charter ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 09:28 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 20 Fifth St. for a report of a structure fire. Companies arrived to find a fully involved detached garage threatening to extend to the nearby homes. Engine 901 lead off with a 2.5” handline to contain & extinguish the fire in the garage. The nearby homes suffered heat damage but did not burn and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 29th, members completed their annual bailout refresher training. Every Wood-Ridge firefighter is equipped with an hook & rope system that can be used for a "last resort" self rescue. We thank Fireground Technologies for supplying this equipment and instruction.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 09:48 hours, Carlstadt Fire Command requested an engine to respond to 535 Broad St., Carlstadt for a fire in a church. Chief Maloney and E901 responded and assisted the CFD in extinguishing the fire and checking for fire extension. All WR units were back in service at 11:12 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

At the August meeting, Chief Meglio appointed Matthew Bhargava to a one year probationary firefighter period and assigned him badge #32. Best of luck Matt!... (Full Story)

At 06:58 hours, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command requested the ladder truck and an engine respond to the IHOP Restaurant, 111 Rt. 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights for a structure fire. Chief Cribben and Chief Maloney, Truck 904, and Engine 901 responded and assisted in extinguishing the fire. All WR units were back in service at 09:50.

Photo 1: Cristian Fernandez
Photo 2: HHFD Facebook
Photo 2: Justin Derevyanik
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We were honored to host Wood-Ridge native and Stanley Cup Champion Bill Burniston at the firehouse today. Bill serves as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Burniston family has a long history of service to the department. Bill’s brother Tom is an Ex-Chief and current Captain, his nephew Tommy is a firefighter, and his mother Christina was a long serving member ... (Full Story & Photos)