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Elizabeth, NJ LODD

 A Union County firefighter died early Friday after being run over by a fire truck at the scene of a blaze authorities s...

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2008 Run Stats

For the year 2008, the WRFD responded to 241 fire calls and 652 EMS runs for a total of 893 responses.

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2008 Line of Duty Deaths - 115

According to the United States Fire Administration, 114 firefighters died in the line of duty  as a result of ...

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Elizabeth, NJ LODD
Fri. Jan 2nd 2009
 A Union County firefighter died early Friday after being run over by a fire truck at the scene of a blaze authorities say was set inside a vacant house by a homeless man trying to keep warm. Gary Stephens, 57, a 28-year veteran of the Union County department, fell under the wheels of the truc...

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2008 Run Stats
Fri. Jan 2nd 2009
For the year 2008, the WRFD responded to 241 fire calls and 652 EMS runs for a total of 893 responses....

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2008 Line of Duty Deaths - 115
Fri. Jan 2nd 2009
According to the United States Fire Administration, 114 firefighters died in the line of duty  as a result of incidents that occurred in 2008 and one from a prior year incident.  Rest in peace brothers. Tribute is being paid to these firefighters at: www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservic...

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Santa visits Wood-Ridge
Sat. Dec 20th 2008
Santa Claus stopped by the Wood-Ridge Fire Dept. to spread some Christmas cheer and pose for pictures.  He then was driven around town on Engine 902 which was transformed into a sled for him.  The annual Santa Ride is a long time tradition in Wood-Ridge and was one of the first in Bergen C...

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2009 WRFD Emergency Squad Officers
Thu. Dec 18th 2008
At the December WRFD Emergency Squad meeting, the following officers were elected for the year 2009; EMS Captain Richard Keller, EMS Lieutenant Frank Materia, Corresponding Secretary Corey Sherman, Recording Secretary Damian Cauceglia and Treasurer Stephen Sarracino.  Best of luc...

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2009 WRFD Officers
Tue. Dec 2nd 2008
At the December FD meeting the following officers were elected for the year 2009; Chief of Department Anthony Gentile, First Assistant Chief Thomas Burniston, Second Assistant Chief Paul Clemente, Captain Damian Cauceglia, Sr., Lieutenant Richard Keller, Lieutenant Scott Russo, Corresponding Secreta...

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New Member
Mon. Dec 1st 2008
At the December monthly meeting, FF Steven Allegretta was appointed as a permanent member after completing his one year probationary period.  Congratulations Steve!...

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New Member
Mon. Nov 3rd 2008
At the November FD meeting, Michael Marano was appointed to a one year probationary period as a firefighter and assigned badge #37.  Mike joins the WRFD with two years of experience with the Fairfield, NJ FD.  Good luck Mike....

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Ragamuffin Parade
Sat. Oct 25th 2008
The WRFD participated in the borough's annual Ragamuffin Parade held on Valley Blvd. and Wood Ridge Ave.  The apparatus brought up the end of the parade behind dozens of ghosts, goblins and costumed characters.  Have a SAFE and HAPPY Halloween!...

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New Member
Mon. Oct 6th 2008
At the October FD meeting, Michael Maloney was appointed to a one year probationary period as a firefighter and assigned badge #44.  Mike rejoins the WRFD as he was a member from 2000-2002.  Good luck Mike....

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Recent Calls

Tue. Dec 30th 2008
Moonachie All Hands Fire

At 19:59 hours, the WRFD RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew) was requested to respond to the Sara Lee Corp., 10 Empire Blvd., Moona...

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Sun. Nov 30th 2008
Hasbrouck Heights Working Fire

At 12:38 hours, one engine was requested by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Command to respond to 377 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Height...

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Sat. Nov 15th 2008
MVC - Car into the WR Civic Center

At 15:39 hours, the WRFD was dispatched to 495 Highland Avenue, the Wood-Ridge Civic Center, on the report of a car into the ...

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