| HFD Welcomes Staff Sgt. Tim Dench Back! |
| Sun. Mar 7th 2010 |
We received the great news this morning that HFD firefighter & US Army Staff Sgt. Tim Dench has returned to the states from his third and final tour of duty in Afghanistan. He has landed in Atlanta and is expected to be back home by the end of the week. The HFD family join...
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| March Drills Utilize House Scheduled for Demolition |
| Thu. Mar 4th 2010 |
For this months drills, HFD members utilized a house scheduled for demolition on Bridle Way. The training included SCBA Mask Confidence evolutions in which firefighters practiced breaching interior walls and other emergency escape techniques as well as reduced profile escape techniqu...
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| Members Attend Ice Rescue Drill in Washington Twp. |
| Mon. Feb 8th 2010 |
This evening HFD members attended an ice rescue drill in Washington Twp. Members took turns donning our cold water rescue suits and practiced working between the two departments, completing several ice rescue evolutions utilizing the WTFD's ice sled.
It was a cold, w...
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| HFD Salutes US Marine Sergeant Christopher Hrbek |
| Thu. Jan 21st 2010 |
On Thursday January 21, members of the HFD joined hundreds of other firefighters, police and other emergency services personnel lining the streets of downtown Westwood to salute US Marines Sergeant and Westwood firefighter Christopher Hrbek who was killed while serving his country in Afghanista...
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| HFD Escorts Santa Around Town |
| Sun. Dec 20th 2009 |
On a crisp, cold afternoon, a freshly fallen snow provided the background as members of the HFD escorted Santa Claus himself around the borough for his annual visit. Residents of all ages were clearly in the holiday spirit as they were treated to candy canes and photo op's with Old St. Nick!
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| HFD Hosts NORTHSTAR Medivac Helicopter |
| Thu. Nov 5th 2009 |
This Thursday evenings drill featured the NJ State Police's NORTHSTAR Medivac Helicopter demonstration. A lecture was given at Fire Headquarters by members of the State Police Unit to familiarize department members with the safety requirements involved with setting up a landing zone for the he...
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| HFD Visits Public School During Fire Prevention Week |
| Fri. Oct 9th 2009 |
Chief Don Seltmann, Lieut. Matt Menzel and Firefighters Dave Biswurm, Bart Richards, Vince McCarthy, Dan Monchek and Kim Raimondi visited the Lloyd Rd. Public School this morning, bringing a message of fire safety to the children in grades K through 3rd. The traditional visit during Fire ...
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| Sunday Morning Waterflow Drill |
| Sun. Aug 9th 2009 |
HFD members practiced the use of the 4-way hydrant assist valve at this morning's monthly Sunday drill. This valve would be utilized to boost hydrant pressure at a large fire in areas where water flow is sufficient but pressure is lacking. In this morning's exercise, ...
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| HFD Wins Big at Ridgewood July 4th Parade |
| Sat. Jul 4th 2009 |
As has become tradition for many years now, HFD attended the Village of Ridgewood's 99th annual Forth of July Parade, proudly marching in full regulation uniform with the accompaniment of a pipe band. The Department took home five awards including: 1st Place Dept in Regula...
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| Flashover Training at BCFA |
| Fri. Apr 24th 2009 |
Thirteen department members attended Flashover simulator training this evening at the Bergen County Fire Academy. Many members who had been through the training before commented that this was the hottest they had ever felt in the simulator! A big thanks the the Fire Instructors and ...
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