At 01:05 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 1 Humboldt St. for a reported car fire. Chief Meglio arrived on scene and found a car well involved in fire parked in the driveway near the house. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire preventing extension to the house and further damage. There were no injuries reported. All WR units were back in service at 02:16 hours.

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It is with heavy hearts the WRFD announces the passing of Exempt Firefighter Robert Eschert, 55, on March 27, 2026. Bob was a Wood-Ridge fireman from August 1994 to April 2006 and was assigned badge number 25. He was awarded two commendations for bravery during his career. Rest In Peace Brother. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 05:31 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 78 Columbia St. for the reported house fire. Firefighters arrived and found a fire on the first floor of the vacant home. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the first floor. There were no injuries reported. The fire remains under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau and the WRPD. All units were back in service at 07:45 hours.

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Truck 904 and Rutherford Truck 1 proudly displayed the American and Irish flags at the annual Rutherford St. Patrick's Day parade. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Overnight, the Cadets at West Point Military Academy participated in the grueling Norwegian Foot March. This event consists of a 18.6 mile march wearing a 35 lb. ruck sack and must be completed within a 4.5 hour time limit. Firefighter and Cadet Luke Cho completed the NFM in under 4 hours while carrying Wood-Ridge Fire Department’s American Flag for the duration of the march. Thank you Luke for not ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 17:09 hours, Moonachie Fire Command requested the ladder truck to respond to 1 State Street, Moonachie for a fire in a large foam manufacturing building. Chiefs Meglio and Maloney, T904 and R903 responded and assisted the Moonachie FD with venting the building and extinguishing the fire. All WR units were back is service at 19:30 hours.

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While the WRFD was covering the Lodi FD with an engine company, Chiefs Meglio, Cribben and Maloney and E901 responded at 23:44 hours to 38 Bel Vista Ct., Lodi for a reported fire that was extinguished. Firefighters arrived and found there had been a fire in the bathroom of the apartment and the resident had successfully extinguished it prior to FD arrival. Firefighters checked the affected area ... (Full Story)

While the WRFD was covering the Lodi FD with an engine company, Chiefs Meglio, Cribben and Maloney and E901 responded at 21:16 hours to 27 Lawrence Ave., Lodi for an activated carbon monoxide detector. Firefighters recorded 60 ppm of carbon monoxide on the meters and determined the source to be a faulty furnace. The unit was shut down, the house was ventilated and PSEG responded to the scene. Garfield ... (Full Story)