Wood-Ridge Fire Department

Friday, September 23rd, 2022

At 12:56 hours, Rutherford Fire Command requested an engine to cover the Ames. Ave firehouse while they fought a house fire at 211 West Newell Ave. Chief Cribben, E901 and R903 responded. There were...

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Carbon monoxide incident

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

At 13:19 hours, the WRFD responded to 238 Union Ave. for an activated carbon monoxide detector. Firefighters recorded 27 ppm of CO on the second floor and determined the source to be a faulty stove. ...

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Little Ferry carbon monoxide incident

Sunday, September 18th, 2022

At 05:37 hours, Little Ferry Fire Command requested an engine respond to Brix City Brewing Co,. 4 Alsan Ln., Little Ferry for a carbon monoxide incident. Chief Cribben and E901 responded and assisted...

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MVC - vehicle into a building

Saturday, September 17th, 2022

At 16:17 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 7 Wilson Lane for a vehicle into a building. The driver and passenger self extricated the vehicle and were treated by EMS and refused transportation to the h...

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News headlines

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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WRPD Junior Police Academy

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Chief Cribben and E901 assisted our WRPD Brothers at their annual Junior Police Academy. The engine and equipment was displayed and the recruits were "wet down" on the warm summer day.

WRHS Graduation

Friday, June 17th, 2022

Chief Cribben and E901 stood by at the Wood-Ridge High School graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all the graduates, especially our very own FF Luke Cho and Junior FF Alejandro Fonnegra!

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 - 78

Please click on "The Fallen" section above

for more information on these heroes.

WE NOW ACCEPT DONATIONS THROUGH PAYPAL.

PLEASE USE THE "DONATE" BUTTON ABOVE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

ARE YOU LOOKING TO PURCHASE 125th ANNIVERSARY

T-SHIRTS, CHALLENGE COINS, PLASTIC MUGS, CERAMIC MUGS (pre-order only) OR HISTORIC JOURNALS?

STOP BY THE FIREHOUSE ANY SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER FROM 10a - 12p.

WE WILL BE THERE SELLING THESE ITEMS.

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 - 9/24/22

Recent calls added

THE BOROUGH OF WOOD-RIDGE IS NOW USING

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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 ON THE LEFT 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!