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Emergency Incidents
22-year-old woman with chest pains in Ridgewood
Medical Emergency
Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue involving a 22-year-old woman in a black Kia near Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood, reporting chest pain, nausea, and dizziness.
22-year-old woman with chest pain at gas station
Medical Emergency
Franklin Tpke, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood for a reported 22-year-old woman in a black Kia experiencing chest pain, nausea, and dizziness.
Older man feels unwell at BBQ Chicken in Ridgewood
Medical Emergency
Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue at a restaurant on Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood for an older man who reportedly entered the business because he did not feel well.
Burnt food triggers fire alarm on Highland Avenue
Fire
Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Highland Ave. The alarm was reported on the first floor, and responders later indicated the cause was burnt food.
Woman experiencing breathing difficulty at Ridgefield Cafe
Medical Emergency
E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a cafe near East Ridgewood Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a 35-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
62-year-old woman with numb leg and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
Ridge Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, basic life support responders were sent to a location on Ridge Road for a reported 62-year-old woman sitting outside on a bench with left leg numbness, whole-body cramping, and difficulty breathing.
Hazmat fire response on Phoenix Ave in Ridgewood
Fire
Phoenix Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are managing a possible hazmat-related fire near Phoenix Road, with command transferred between units and some trucks waiting for the county hazmat team to arrive.
Box alarm at three-story building on Pomander Walk
Fire
Pomander Walk, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire at a three-story wood-frame building near Pomander Walk between River Road and Cedar Lane. Crews reported personnel outside the structure and a hydrant in front of the building.
86-year-old male coughing after blood test at residence
Medical Emergency
Woodside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Woodside Avenue in Ridgewood for a possible medical issue involving an 86-year-old man who was coughing after a blood test earlier that morning.
Traffic stop at West End and Godwin in Ridgewood
Traffic
West End Ave & Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near West End Avenue and Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood, New Jersey, involving a specific vehicle license plate.
Female trips and falls at village hall office
Medical Emergency
N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance crews responded to Village Hall in Ridgewood for a possible medical issue involving a woman who reportedly tripped and fell and requested an evaluation.
Female sustains injury after trip and fall at Village Hall
Medical Emergency
N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, ridgewood fire and ambulance crews were dispatched to Village Hall in the building department for a woman who reportedly tripped and fell and needed a medical evaluation.
Brake drum fire on Route 17 north extinguished
Fire
NJ-17, Ridgewood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brake drum fire on Route 17 North. The driver had already extinguished the fire, and fire units assisted in moving the vehicle to a safer location before clearing the scene.
Truck brake fire on Route 17 northbound
Fire
NJ-17, Ridgewood, NJ
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a tractor-trailer with tires and brakes on fire on Route 17 northbound near a gas station. The driver reported the brakes seized up, and the fire was reportedly extinguished but still lightly smoking.
Burglar alarm reported near Bel Air
Break-In
Bellair Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible burglar alarm at a location near Bellair Road after an earlier fire alarm entry was corrected as accidental.
Cooking sets off apartment fire alarm system
Fire
E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a tied fire alarm system between two buildings near South Broad and East Ridgewood Avenue. The alarm was traced to cooking in an apartment and all alarms were reset. The issue was forwarded to fire prevention for follow-up on building and zone labeling.
Fire alarm activation at South Broad Street business
Fire
S Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible activated fire alarm at a business near South Broad Street in Ridgewood. Units reported the alarm sounding and began investigating the reported zone pull station.
50-year-old male with broken leg at Maple Park
Medical Emergency
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Maple Park near Meadowbrook Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving a 50-year-old man with a broken right leg and visible deformity.
Man suffers broken right leg in Ridgewood park
Medical Emergency
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a park near Meadowbrook Avenue in Ridgewood for a reported 50-year-old man with a broken right leg and visible deformity, later located on a field under the lights.
50-year-old male feeling unwell in church requests hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Passaic St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a church in Ridgewood for a 50-year-old man inside the chapel who was reportedly feeling unwell and requested transport to a hospital. Engine 35 and a basic life support unit were assigned after the initially requested engine was unavailable.
