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.
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 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)

At 13:29 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 16 Veterans Drive for a vehicle fire. While responding, units were advised the fire had extended to the structure. Companies arrived and were able to extinguish the rapidly extending fire in under an hour. Two dogs were safely removed from the building and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the WR Fire Prevention Bureau. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The WRFD was happy to assist the WRPD at their annual Junior Police Academy. Members assisted in securing a landing zone for the HUMC Air-1 helicopter. Afterwards, a demonstration on the workings of the department was given to the recruits.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 19:12 hours, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command requested the ladder truck respond to 101 Industrial Ave., Hasbrouck Hts. for a structure fire. Chiefs Cribben and Maloney, T904 and E901 assisted the HHFD with extinguishing the fire. All WR units were back in service at 21:51 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)