Training under real smoke and live fire ensures that when our neighbors call, we answer with skill, speed, and precision,” said Park Ridge Fire Chief Rich Bosi.

On Saturday, our volunteer firefighters spent the day at the Bergen County Fire Academy participating in intensive live-fire training evolutions. Crews rotated through realistic scenarios including rapid search and rescue, aggressive interior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews worked in fully smoked-out conditions, practicing downed-firefighter operations and victim searches. During the drill, Chief 47-1 and 47 Engine also responded to a fire alarm and a reported natural gas odor.

Training in an acquired structure provides valuable opportunities to sharpen skills that are difficult to replicate in a firehouse setting. If you have property scheduled for demolition, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Estimated time frame will be 7:30pm-9:30pm.

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Estimated time frame will be 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Park Ridge Police Department Borough of Park Ridge... (Full Story & Photos)

Doors open at 6pm.

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We are hosting a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at the firehouse today Friday, August 14th to support the Park Ridge Firemen’s Association!

Great night out—your $100 buy-in includes a buffet, beer & wine, and a shot at a $5,000+ prize pool. Plus, if you register early, you get an extra 500 chips to start!

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It started with a fire alarm activation on Pascack Road, followed by a call on 2nd Street where a lightning strike hit an invisible dog fence, causing a smoke condition in the garage.

Next, we responded to Fremont Ave for a reported lightning strike to a house. The smoke condition was actually caused by an AC unit issue.

On Noyes Drive, the elevator equipment suffered a mechanical failure, filling ... (Full Story & Photos)

Upon arrival, PRFD personnel utilized our ladder truck to assist with fire suppression and scene operations.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.... (Full Story & Photos)