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Motor vehicle crash - SUV vs. utlity pole

February 04

At 16:45 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to the area of Hackensack St. and Sussex Rd. for a motor vehicle crash with air bag deployment. Companies arrived to find a motor vehicle had struck and severed a utility pole. The driver was transported to HUMC with non-life threatening injuries. All units were back in service at 17:40 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Two lieutenants elected

February 03

At the February meeting, Firefighters Michael Donato and Thomas H. Burniston were elected to the rank of lieutenant, filling the two open lieutenant positions. Congratulations and best of luck Brothers!... (Full Story)


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Honorary Member Tom Gonnella passes

January 19

WRFD Honorary Member Cosimo "Tom" Gonnella passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 19, 2025. Tom was a long time Wood-Ridge Councilman and Fire Commissioner. He was a great supporter of the WRFD. Rest in Peace Commish. ... (Full Story & Photos)

WRFD Honorary Member Tom Gonnella
WRFD Honorary Member Tom Gonnella

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FF R. Phillips Jr. venting a third floor window.
FF R. Phillips Jr. venting a third floor window.

Carlstadt house fire

January 14

At 20:40 hours, Carlstadt Fire Command requested a ladder truck respond to 617 First St., Carlstadt for a working house fire. Chiefs Meglio and Cribben, T904 and R903 responded and assisted the CFD with extinguishing the fire in the main fire building and an adjacent garage. All WR units were back in service at 22:00 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

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2025 Installation Dinner

January 11

The WRFD held its annual Installation Dinner at the Fiesta on January 11, 2025. The following officers for 2025 were sworn in by Mayor Paul Sarlo:

Chief of Department Kevin Cribben

1st Assistant Chief Nicholas Meglio

2nd Assistant Chief Michael Cribben

Captain Liam Maloney

Lieutenant Mateusz Czwakiel

Treasurer Ronald Phillips Sr.

Corresponding Secretary Nicholas Fallon

Recording Secretary ... (Full Story & Photos)

The 2025 WRFD Officers
The 2025 WRFD Officers

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No Caption WRFD assists the HHFD at a large outside rubbish fire

January 09

At 06:20 hours, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command requested an engine respond to Green St. in Teterboro for a large pile of rubbish on fire that had been dumped on the street from a garbage truck. Chief Berta, E901 and T904 responded and assisted the HHFD with extinguishing the fire and checking nearby buildings for flying embers. All WR units were back in service at 07:59 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

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New member

January 08

At the January meeting, Chief Cribben appointed James Hutchison to a one year probationary firefighter period and assigned him Badge #8. Best of luck James!... (Full Story)


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No Caption Happy New Year!

December 31

Chief Kevin Cribben and the officers and members of the Wood-Ridge Fire Department wish you all a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year!... (Full Story & Photos)

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