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Thursday July 29th- 2010

Units responded to the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Bogert Road for a Motor Vehicle Accident with rollover.  Upon arrival FD units stabilized the overturned vehicle.  The driver of the overturned vehicle was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center.  All units cleared up in a half hour.

Wednesday July 7th- 2010

Units responded to Davis Drive at approx 0115 hours for a report of a car into a retention pond. Upon arrival FD units assisted the towing company in removing the vehicle from the pond. The owner of the vehicle was not injured.

Monday May 31st- 2010

The River Edge Fire Department would like to remind everyone to remember all of the soldiers who helped defend our country and preserve the freedom in which we enjoy today.

Saturday May 22nd- 2010

River Edge Fire Department attended Allendale Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Parade.  Members of both houses spent countless hours cleaning and maintaining the apparatus and equipment. Due to the hard work and dedication of the members of River Edge Fire, the department came home with seven trophies.  Congratulations to all the members the put in the time and effort that made this possible.

2nd Place Best Overall
-1st Place Color Guard
-1st Place Best Appearing Equipment
-1st Place Best Appearing Pumper (Over 25 years)
-2nd Place Aerial
-2nd Place Pumper (6 months-5 years)
-3rd Place Rescue

Photos taken by Brett M. Dzadik  *click photo for larger view 
More Photos of Allendale's Parade  

Monday April 5th- 2010

PSE&G will be starting to replace a gas main that runs underneath Kinderkamack Road from Midland Avenue to Howland Avenue starting today.  The construction will take place Monday through Friday from 7am until 4pm.  The project's estimated completion date is sometime in mid to late summer.  Please take note that there will be congestion during these times due to the construction.

Monday March 15th- 2010

Downed power lines, fallen trees, and numerous alarms have been keeping the River Edge Fire Department very busy during this storm and it is not over yet. The River Edge Fire Department would like to remind all of the residents to check the batteries on your smoke detectors and CO alarms. Here are a few pictures from the storm and it's aftermath:

Thursday February 18th- 2010

At 1003 hrs units were dispatched for a working car fire at Dinallo's Restaurant on Johnson Avenue.  First arriving PD on scene notified responding units that the car was under the office building behind Dinalos on Route 4 East. Chief 1-01 arrived on scene and established command. Engine 2 arrived on scene and stretched an attack line to make a quick knock down. Rescue 1 entered the structure to check for extension. Engines 3 and 4 stretched precautionary lines to the front door. All units were clear at approximately 1100 hrs.

Thursday February 18th- 2010

At approx 1140 hrs tri-boro units were dispatched to the 300 block of Demarest Avenue in Oradell for the working fire. River Edge 1-02, Truck 1, and Engine 2 responded into Oradell along with New Milford fire units for the second alarm. Engine 2 assisted with overhaul on the second floor with 1-02 as interior operations. All units cleared from the scene by 1400 hrs.

Video taken by Glenn Schneider 

Monday February 15th- 2010

At approx 0630 hrs units were dispatched to Lincoln Avenue for the reported MVA needing extrication. Fire units arrived on scene to find a garbage truck had struck a telephone pole and a tree. The driver had suffered from a heart attack while working. PD had extricated before FD's arrival. BLS from River Edge and ALS from Hackensack were also on scene. Rescue 1 secured the wheels of the truck and stood by.  The driver was transported to HUMC. All units cleared up from the scene by 0900 hrs.

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