Wood-Ridge Fire Department

Saturday, November 12th, 2022

At 02:25 hours, Little Ferry Fire Command requested an engine to cover the empty Main St. firehouse while the LFFD battled a house fire at 9 Franklin St., Little Ferry. Chief Berta and E901 responded...

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Carbon monoxide incident

Monday, October 31st, 2022

At 07:47 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 135 Wesmont Dr. for an activated carbon monoxide detector. Firefighters recorded 30 ppm of CO on their meters in the garage. The source of the CO was deter...

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Cat in a tree

Tuesday, October 18th, 2022

At 13:38 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to the rear of the library, 238 Hackensack St. for a special detail. Firefighters responded and found a cat to be stuck in a tree, approximately 30-40 feet in ...

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Hasbrouck Heights structure fire

Monday, October 10th, 2022

At 07:22 hours, T904 was dispatched to 192 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights for a report of a smoke condition. Chief Berta, T904 and R903 responded and upon arrival found an apartment on fire. WR firefigh...

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News headlines

Fire Prevention Week

Friday, October 14th, 2022

During Fire Prevention Week your firefighters spent time with the hundreds of students in the school district delivering age-appropriate fire safety presentations. We thank the students and faculty fo...

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Cub Scout Pack 183 visit

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

The WRFD visited Cub Scout Pack 183 at their monthly meeting. Chief Schulz, a former cubmaster, along with FF Maloney, FF, FF Giordano and Prob. FF E. Gaige displayed T904 and turnout gear. Thank yo...

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New member

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022

At the September meeting, Chief Schulz appointed Joseph Caputi to a one year probationary firefighter period and assigned him badge #21. Joe has moved up from our Junior Firefighter program. Best of...

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125th Anniversary celebration

Saturday, July 9th, 2022

On Saturday, July 9th the WRFD celebrated it's 125th Anniversary with an open house party at the firehouse. Food, drinks, live music and rides for the kids were available for all to enjoy. Mugs,...

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One Hundred and Twenty Five Years of Dedicated Service

1897-2022

Welcome to the official website of the Wood-Ridge Fire Department. We are an all-volunteer organization providing fire suppression and rescue services to the Borough of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey.

I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine -

Kurt Vonnegut

2022 US Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths - 89

Please click on "The Fallen" section above

for more information on these heroes.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN....

OUR ANNUAL CALENDAR DRIVE FUND RAISER

If you did not receive a calendar or need an additional one, please use the "CONTACT US" button above and send us a message with your address and we will get one out to you.

We thank you for your continued and generous support!

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE THIS DAY POSSIBLE.

WE HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD TIME...

WE SURE DID!

"Join Our Family, Help Us Protect Yours"

The Wood-Ridge Fire Department is looking for members to join our family. Be part of the community and know that you make a difference in peoples lives.

If you are interested in becoming a member please contact the Fire Department at 201-939-2387 or send us an e-mail in the CONTACT US section above. We currently have two types of memberships:

Firefighter

Junior Firefighter (16-18 yrs)

Take a look around and please sign our guest book.

Thank you.

Last update - 11/16/22

Recent call added

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FOR ALERTS, ADVISORIES AND COMMUNITY MESSAGES

FROM THE BOROUGH & THE WRPD

PLEASE INSTALL SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME AND TEST THEM MONTHLY... USE THE "CONTACT US" BUTTON ABOVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON TYPE OR AREA OF PLACEMENT. ALSO, SMOKE DETECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY TEN YEARS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY FIVE YEARS...

SMOKE & CO DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!