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Ramsey Fire Dept 2nd Annual Golf Invitational MAY 09 - Get out the clubs, the Ramsey Fire Department is sponsoring the 2nd annual RFD Golf Invitational. It will be held on July 21, 2012 at Loch Mor Golf Club in the Catskills. The cost is only $125 per golfer and that includes a full day of meals, golf and beverages as well as transportaion from Ramsey to the course and back. Last years inaugural event had over 80 golfers and featured a $10,000 hole ... (Full Story)

Ramsey firefighters practice drafting from lake APRIL 22 - On Monday April 16, 2012 members of the Department spent the evening practicing drafting water from a nearby lake. In anticipation of a potential drought this summer, the department may not be able to rely on the towns water system in the event of a fire. The seldom used practice of drafting water as a primary water supply requires pump operators to to hone their skills as it requires a certain ... (Full Story)

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Update on New Utility Truck FEBRUARY 20 - On Monday February 20th, a few members of the Fire Department did a field inspection of the new truck. Things are progressing along. A final inspection of the truck will be done in the next week. The RFD expects delivery soon after that. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Utlity Truck Makes Progress FEBRUARY 05 - The new Utlity Truck (451) has been painted and is now in the process of the mounting of the necessary equipment. The FD expects delivery sometime later this month. A final inspection is planned before delivery so RFD members can go over the truck to ensure all is done properly. Once delivered, FD members will letter it and place and mount equipment for service. The truck will replace a former DPW ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Utility Unit 451

RFD Members Inspect New Truck DECEMBER 09 - Members of the RFD went to Odessey Specialty Vehicles in Wharton, N.J. on Friday afternoon to inspect the new utility truck that was ordered earlier this year. The truck is built on a 2012 Ford F-550 FWD 4-door chassis. The body construction has been completed and the vehicle will be prepared for paint and the installation of lights and other specific equipment. When the vehicle is placed in service ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Kerry Conklin Receives "Volunteer of the Year" Award NOVEMBER 13 - At the November Borough Council meeting, Ramsey Firefighter Kerry Conklin was awarded the "Volunteer of the Year" award from the Mayor & Council. Kerry joined the FD several years ago and has been very active with the Public Education team, who works many hours bringing Fire Prevention and safety education to groups of people of all ages during the year. This year she took an active role in scheduling ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo By John Conklin

FF James Warnet center of photo running

Ramsey Firefighter in Tunnel to Towers Run SEPTEMBER 25 - Ramsey Firefighter James Warnet participated in the "Tunnel to Towers" run in New York City on Sunday Sept 25th The run is in Honor of FDNY firefighter Steven Siller who made the run from Brooklyn to the World Trade Center on 9/11 on foot in full turnout gear. He later gave the Supreme Sacrifice and for the last several years the run has grown to nearly 40,000 runners, walkers and riders who make ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tree on a House with Trapped Residents SEPTEMBER 04 - After the brunt of the storm came through and the sun started shining again, Irene was not done with us yet. Strong winds began blowing trees and power lines down into the night, which brought the now exhausted emergency services back on their toes. During the afternoon on Sunday, a call to the Ramsey PD, who in turn dispatched the FD, Rescue, and EMS units to 293 South Central ave. for a large tree ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tree into a garage on Elm Ave Photo by FF Kerry Conklin

Storm Totals SEPTEMBER 02 - When the paperwork was done and the equipment restored back to regular duty, we came up with the following statistics for Ramsey Fire: 80 calls answered between 10pm Saturday and Tuesday afternoon, including 55 during the time the storm was raging Saturday and Sunday. Almost 10 inches of rain fell here in Ramsey. and tropical storm force winds blew down some very large trees. Most residents if not ... (Full Story & Photos)

Irene Problematic, But not a Disaster AUGUST 29 - Tropical Storm Irene wreaked havoc within Ramsey but no problem was insurmountable for Ramsey's First Responders. While some areas are still without power, overall planning and preparation assured appropriate response to storm related incidents. From flooded roads and basements to trees crashed into houses with people trapped, Ramsey's emergency responders addressed every need with urgency, compassion ... (Full Story)

Irene On The Way AUGUST 25 - As of this writing it seems that Hurricane Irene will affect our town beginning late Saturday night/Sunday morning and quite possibly with hurricane force (>74mph) winds. Residents and emergency responders should be preparing for widespread power loss possibly for a period greater than 24 hours. Residents should move valuables to higher levels in your home if you have a basement sump pump. If you ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual Aid to Allendale Garage Fire JULY 25 - At 2:00 A.M. on Monday 7/25 the Ramsey Fire Dept was called to Allendale for a fully involved garage fire on Franklin Turnpike. Tower Ladder 441 with Lt Jon Krehel (OIC) responded with Chief Jim Dougherty (430), Deputy Chief Randy Sterbinsky (450) and Captain Lou Warnet (460). Tower 441 was directed into the driveway and instructed to go to work with a master stream and then assist in extensive overhaul. ... (Full Story)

Thank You .....

Thank You Ladies !!!!! JUNE 15 - The Ramsey Jr Woman's Club has recently donated to the Local Emergency Services ... Thank You ladies for your hard work and time ... The money donated to the fire department has been used for the purchase of FIT - 5 .... Fire Interruption Technology....a new tool in the fire service to be deployed by first arriving Chiefs to "hold" a fire in check until the troops arrive. Thank You!... (Full Story & Photos)

Monsignor Cull Retires JUNE 14 - On Sunday June 12,2011 , Monsignor Cull Served his last Mass as Pastor of the St Paul's Parish.. Monsignor has been a long time Chaplin of the Ramsey Fire Department and a long time friend of the Department members. We wish him well along his journey of life .. Good Luck Good Health, and may God be with you sir!... (Full Story & Photos)

Senior Firefighter Arther Keys , Monsignor Cull, Ex-Chief George Rough

Fireman of the Year Honored JUNE 14 - On Friday June 10 the Reverend Patrick Pindar Council of the Knights of Columbus honored Ramsey Emergency Services at their Annual Ceremony. The Ramsey Fire Department honoree was Lieutenant John Krehel. John is a third generation Emergency Services servant who is currently employed by the Paterson, NJ Fire Department as a Firefighter/Rescue Technician on Paterson Rescue 2, and a per diem Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

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