Ramsey Fire Department

2009 Responses
Jan 42
Feb 33
Mar 28
Apr 29
May 35
Jun 32
Jul 5
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0
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2008 437
2007 458

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Ramsey Responds to Fire in Wyckoff

JUNE 22 - Saturday June 20 brought a FAST team request from the Wyckoff FD for a working fire on Long Drive in their town. Ramsey firefighters stood by and made sure our Wyckoff brothers were safe as they operated in the large 2 story structure.... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo by J. O'Connell. Photo by J. O'Connell.
NJ MVC Chapter 4 - Safe Driving Rules & Regulations

JUNE 22 - Chapter 4 - Safe Driving Rules & Regulations
Added March 26, 2009
MOVE OVER FOR STATIONARY EMERGENCY AND OTHER SERVICE VEHICLES
As of January 27, 2009, New Jersey's "Move Over" law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, ... (Full Story)


Knights of Columbus Shield Awards

MAY 15 - On Friday night May 15 all local emergency services were honored by the Ramsey Knights of Columbus Chapter 3962 ,Patrick Pindar Council by the installment of their Responders of the Year presentation. On hand were representatives of Federal, State, County and Local government. The Chief of the Ramsey Fire Department Michael Scalione was pleased to present two firefighters for awards for these most ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cheif Scalione flanked by Co-Firefighters of the Year Doug Harvey (left) and Gary Paul (right). Cheif Scalione flanked by Co-Firefighters of the Year Doug Harvey (left) and Gary Paul (right).
Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins

MAY 02 - On Wednesday night, April 29, 2009, Ramsey FD attended the "31 cent Scoop Night" held at the Baskin Robbins on Franklin Turnpike. The FD was on hand proudly displaying the 1927 American LaFrance antique pumper along with 2 engines (434,433) and Tower 442. Firefighter Bill Ackerson displayed his antique fire chiefs car as well.

The excited children took turns sitting on the trucks as well ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ramsey FD responds to a Working Structure Fire in Wyckoff

MAY 02 - Wyckoff Fire dept. was dispatched to a reported working structure fire on Clinton Ave. on Monday April 27, 2009 at around 3:30 P.M. Original reports were relayed to the Chief of up to 4 children were unaccounted for and possibly trapped. Chief Dave Murphy immediately called for Mutual Aid Assistance, bringing the FAST from Ramsey and Ho Ho Kus. Additional units from Franklin Lakes, Midland Park, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tower 442 and Bus 451 At the Scene Tower 442 and Bus 451 At the Scene
Members with Mike and Kevin Reilly posing in front of Stratford Engine Members with Mike and Kevin Reilly posing in front of Stratford Engine
Ramsey Fire Dept. & Ramsey Rescue attend a parade in Stratford Connecticut

APRIL 30 -


Video Link in YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF8DFYHoVbw

The Ramsey Fire Department and the Ramsey Rescue Squad were invited by special invitation to attend the 100th anniversary parade and celebration of the Stratford Connecticut Fire Department on Saturday, April 25.

Stratford FD was the beginning point of the career of fallen FDNY firefighter Michael Reilly, who ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ramsey neighbor helping in Iraq

APRIL 08 - In early March, Guy Green, the commander of the Ramsey VFW post, made it to Iraq, aka "the desert". He reported that he was doing well and making adjustments. Although he is not there with the military, (he retired from the Navy before he left Ramsey), he is there working for them and feels good to know that is making even a little difference in the way they can have some of the things they need ... (Full Story)


Photo by Jim O'Connell Photo by Jim O'Connell
Working Fire on S. Central Ave.

APRIL 05 - On Saturday evening, April 4, 2009, at 20:52 hrs, the RFD was dispatched to a 911 call of a structure fire at 101 South Central Ave. Pd units on scene confirmed the working fire on the second floor of a large 2 story dwelling. Deputy Chief Carl Held (450) was the first Ramsey FD unit on scene and he geared up for interior operations. Upon confirmation of a working fire, Chief Scalione requested a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Baskin-Robins 31 cent scoop night

APRIL 05 - The Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department has been invited again to support BASKIN-ROBBINS 31 CENT SCOOP NIGHT scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th. The event will be staged between the hours of 6pm and 9pm. Come join the hundreds of families that support the "Fallen Firefighters Foundation", that is supported by Baskin-Robbins every spring. Firefighters will be on hand to greet ice cream lovers and ... (Full Story)


Ramsey Firefighters Train Hard

MARCH 23 - On Saturday March 21 several Ramsey firefighters participated in a Firefighter Rescue training class at the Bergen County Fire Academy in Mahwah along with participants from numerous neighboring towns in a class sponsored by the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association. The class is designed to teach firefighters techniques in rapid rescue of downed firefighters inside a burning building. The class ... (Full Story)


DeBaun Home Owners Make Their Wishes Known

MARCH 17 - The following was forwarded by Patrolman Timothy Shoemaker:


THIS NOTICE REPRESENTS THE OFFICIAL WISHES OF THE GARDNER FAMILY, WHO WOULD LIKE RAMSEY TO KNOW HOW TO BEST HELP THEIR FAMILY COPE WITH THEIR RECENT LOSSES.

On March 10th, the Gardner's home and three dogs were lost to fire. All five family members have recovered from minor injuries, and are fairing well. They would like to thank ... (Full Story)


Conditions on arrival (Photo by J. O'Connell) Conditions on arrival (Photo by J. O'Connell)
Fully Involved House Fire on Debaun Ave

MARCH 10 - Click here for North Jersey News Story (right-click to open in a new window)
http://www.northjersey.com/breakingnews/ramseyfire031009.html

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At approximately 05:40 am on Tuesday March 10 an alarm was received by the Ramsey Dispatch Center of a large ... (Full Story & Photos)

Busy Night in Ramsey, No Rest for the Weary

MARCH 10 - At approximately 2am this morning the Ramsey FD was dispatched to Rte 17 southbound in the area of Presige BMW for a rollover Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA). All occupants were out of the vehicle with no major injuries reported. RFD worked with the Ramsey Ambulance Corps and Ramsey Police, took care of hazard and spill control and the scene was secured within the hour. This was just a minor event ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rte 17 wreck (Photo by Jim Dougherty) Rte 17 wreck (Photo by Jim Dougherty)
Dumpster Fire on Arrival
(Photo By Jim Dougherty) Dumpster Fire on Arrival (Photo By Jim Dougherty)
Dumpster Fire on Dogwood Terrace

MARCH 07 - On Saturday March 7, 2009 at 16:17 hrs., RFD members were dispatched to a dumpster fire in the front yard of 61 Dogwood Terrace. Deputy Chief Carl Held was the first to arrive to find a 40-yard dumpster full of building materials on fire in close proximity of a new home under construction. He ordered the first due engine to stretch an 1-3/4" line to knock down the fire which was beginning to grow ... (Full Story & Photos)

RFD Welcomes the newest family member

MARCH 07 - We would like to congratulate Bill and Vicky Ackerson on the birth of their daughter Samantha Grace Ackerson. Samantha was born March 7th at 3:12am. Weighing in at 6lbs 14 oz and 20 inches long. Mom, dad, brother Charlie, and sister Mia all doing well. Again Congratulations!... (Full Story & Photos)

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