Village of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

2011 Slide Shows
On October 20, 2011 Volunteer Night: The Emergency Responders of our Village. Fun for all ages.	On October 27, 2011 the Fire Dept practiced their skills in forcable entry and hose line advancement.
On April 27th the members of the Fire Dept. participated in the annual 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robins on Main Street. All the proceeds went to the National Fallen firefighter Memorial.	July 4th, 2011 Ceremony and Parade.
On February 15, 2011, the RPFD reviewed their skills on Ropes and Knots at St. Francis School. This instruction was given by instructor Mark Solkov of the Fire Academy.	On March 20,2011, Members of Truck Co.#2 under the Command of Capt. J Antola Jr. practice their Extrication techniques at Apaches Auto wreckers who donated the cars to the Fire Dept.
On March 20, 2011, Members of Engine Co.#1 recieved instruction from a representative of Seagrave on the operation of their new Seagrave 2000 GPM Pumper.

2010 Slide Shows
On October 13, 2010 Members of the Fire Dept along with the emergency services held volunteer night which followed Fire Prevention week in the Village. This was held at St. Francis school parking lot. Members educated the public on different safety issues.	On Saturday August 21, 2010, The Ridgefield Park and Bogota Fire Departments worked together for their annual pump testing as required by the NFPA. Working together to save the tax payer money. Testing was done by Technical Fire Services Inc of Bergenfield.
Members of Ladder Two were called to a Domestic Bird rescue in the Hazelton Heights section of town. With the assistance of the PD, the bird was returned to its owner safe and sound.	On April 28th members of the Fire Dept attended the annual "31 cent scoop night" at Baskin Robins on Main St. The FD Scooped over one thousand cups of ice cream to residents. All proceeds went to the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. Thanks to all!
In March members of Engine company #2 operate at car fire and an overturned truck on Route 95 southbound.	April 6, 2010 - At 2:35pm, members of Truck 2 and Engine 3 assisted with an extrication at an MVA on Highland Pl. and Bergen Ave.
March 26, 2010 - Engine Co.#1 operates at a call at Main St and Park St. A NJ transit Bus ruptured a fuel line and spilled Diesel fuel on Main St at several locations. Members place "Speedy-Dry" on the affected areas.	March 13, 2010 - Members of Hook and Ladder Company #2 on the scene of a Chimney collapse on Edwin St. Crews check for Carbon Monoxoide gas as the chimney collapsed due to high winds.
March 17, 2010 - Engine 3 working at an MVA at North and 4th st. Several injured partys transported to the hospital.

2007 Slide Shows
June 25th, 2007 - RPFD Firefighters battle fully involved tractor trailer. Members endured excessive tempters during this mid afternoon fire. Photos provided by photo journalist Bill Hillermier.	March 14th, 2007 - Members pick up after making quick work of a Main Street apartment fire. Photos provided by Ross Wagner, RPFD.
February 6th, 2007 - Truck Co. 1 and Engine Co. 2 operate at the Hackensack third alarm fire on Gamewell Street. Photos courtesy of Damien Danis, NJ Metro Fire Photographers.

2006 Slide Shows
December, 2006 - Various photos from throughout the year.	November 9th, 2006 - Village emergency services combine to successfully extricate the driver involved in this early morning accident on Route 95. The driver survived and is doing well.
November 4th, 2006 - Members of Engine 1, Engine 2 and Truck 1 train under live fire conditions at the Rockland County Fire Training Center.	October 2, 2006 Village emergency services demonstrate teamwork in the extrication of a critically injured truck driver. The victim was transported to HUMC by State Police - North Star Helicopter.
September 9th, 2006 - Companies make quick work of early morning fire on Euclid Ave.	August 13, 2006, Route 80 Eastbound, Two car motor vehicle accident and fire. Engine company firefighters begin fire attack while members of Truck 2 deliver first aid to four injured victims.
July 4, 2006 - Department Inspection is interrrupted by major tractor trailor fire on the Route 80 East to Route 95 South ramp.	June 11, 2006 - Units operate on Route 95 at a serious accident. There were numerous injuries, none life threatening.
June 9, 2006 - Engine Co. No. 4 approaches typical Route 95 motor vehicle fire.	May 21, 2006 - Mayor Fosdick delivers keynote address during NJ & NY Volunteer Fireman's Association Memorial Service. R.P.F.D. Honor Guard in background. - Leonard Hatton Jr. and other 911 heroes honored during ceremony.
May 19th, 2006 - Companies stand fast as high voltage utility lines burn out of control on Ridgefield Ave.	May 14, 2006 - Members make rapid advance on Overpeck Avenue garage fire.
April 8th , 2006 - Truck's 1 & 2 raise the colors over the Little League Opening Day Ceremony	March 31, 2006 Companies prepare to begin a "ladder pipe" operation on an open rail car adjacent to Industrial Ave.
March 18th, 2006 - Members of Hose Co. 1 make quick attack on Christie Street dumpster fire, preventing serious damage to two homes. Photo courtesy of Gerard A. Paglione, Ridgefield Park Patriot	January 19, 2006 - Junior Firefighter Brian O'Grady Photos courtesy of Damien Danis