Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Fireman Suffering From Heart Failure Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Fireman Suffering From Heart Failure
Support Surges For Beloved North Jersey Fireman Suffering From Heart Failure Support is skyrocketing for a beloved North Jersey firefighter at risk of losing his family home after suffering from critical and ongoing heart problems. After accomplishing his lifelong dream and being sworn in as a firefighter in Cranford in 2013, Robert Hurewitz’s aspirations devastatingly came to a halt when he started suffering from heart palpitations in July 2021, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family’s expenses. “All he has ever wanted was to be a fireman,” reads the fundraiser. “It is rare to live your dream but he got to do that every day.” Hurewitz was diagnosed with …
Hawthorne House Fire Doused Hawthorne House Fire Doused
Hawthorne House Fire Doused Firefighters doused a stubborn house blaze Tuesday morning in Hawthorne. It came in as a ceiling fire on Prescott Avenue off North 9th Street, but firefighters found heavy flames on the second floor and in the attic shortly before 7:30 a.m. Two alarms on arrival quickly went to three alarms. It took about an hour to extinguish all visible fire. Firefighters continued to douse hot spots past 9 a.m. Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Prospect Park and Wyckoff. No injuries were immediately reported.
Son Of Bergen County Executive Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Florida Son Of Bergen County Executive Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Florida
Son Of Bergen County Executive Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Florida The son of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco was arrested on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer on Route 95 in Florida, authorities said. James J. Tedesco IV, 43, of Nanuet had an NYPD jacket and DEA hat with him, as well as two AR-15 rifles, 1,139 rounds of ammo and a bag loaded with gas mask equipment and suits, when he was stopped on the southbound interstate in Vero Beach shortly after 4:30 p.m. Monday, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office said. He was arrested, processed and sent to the county jail about 2½ hours later, records show. Tedesco posted a $26,000 b…
Harrington Park Firefighters Make Quick Work Of House Blaze Harrington Park Firefighters Make Quick Work Of House Blaze
Harrington Park Firefighters Make Quick Work Of House Blaze Harrington Park firefighters quickly doused a house blaze Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the two-alarm fire, which broke out in the attic of the two-story wood-frame home on Bogerts Mill Road around 1 p.m., firefighters said. No injuries were reported. "The fire was knocked within 15 minutes of arrival with no extension to the lower floors," the Harrington Park Fire Department reported. "A great stop by members. We want to thank neighboring companies for the assistance and coverage." These included companies from Emerson, Old Tappan and River Vale. PSE&G was also summ…
‘No Reduction In Manpower’ Following Picatinny Arsenal Fire Station Closure, Lt. Says ‘No Reduction In Manpower’ Following Picatinny Arsenal Fire Station Closure, Lt. Says
‘No Reduction In Manpower’ Following Picatinny Arsenal Fire Station Closure, Lt. Says Despite continued protests from crew members and local residents, Picatinny Arsenal representatives say that the closure of one of its fire stations earlier this week may have a marginal effect on response times but has caused no reduction in manpower. Fire Station Two, located near the commissary, started to operate “strictly in an administrative capacity” on Oct. 12, representative Eric Kowal said in a release alongside Lt. Col. Adam Woytowich, Picatinny Arsenal garrison commander. The same day, the majority of firefighting duties were consolidated to Fire Station One, which the official…
Firefighters Make Quick Work Of Vacant House Fire Firefighters Make Quick Work Of Vacant House Fire
Firefighters Make Quick Work Of Vacant House Fire Washington Township firefighters made a quick stop Sunday morning to keep a garage blaze in a vacant home from spreading. There were no injuries in the Ridgewood Boulevard East fire, which broke out shortly before 8 a.m. and was doused within minutes, Township Fire Chief Kevin Zitko said. "Credit to my members for a quick response that enabled the fire to be contained to the garage," Zitko said. Firefighters from Woodcliff Lake, Westwood and Ho-Ho-Kus provided mutual aid either at the scene or in coverage. Also responding were the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service and a rig from the V…
Firefighters Douse Ridgefield Park Apartment Blaze Firefighters Douse Ridgefield Park Apartment Blaze
Firefighters Douse Ridgefield Park Apartment Blaze Firefighters extinguish an early-morning co-op blaze in Ridgefield Park. The fire broke out in a unit at the three-story garden apartment building on Bergen Turnpike off Teaneck Road around 7 a.m., responders said. No injuries were immediately reported in the two-alarm blaze, which they said went to three bells for coverage. A complete list of mutual aid companies wasn't immediately available. At the scene.Kevin Duffy for DAILY VOICE
Brick Township Fire Destroys Waterfront Homes Brick Township Fire Destroys Waterfront Homes
Brick Township Fire Destroys Waterfront Homes Firefighters battled a raging blaze in Brick Township resulting in injuries and destruction to multiple waterfront homes Monday afternoon. The fire broke out at 31 Bay Way in the Bay Harbor section of the township around 3:30 p.m., bring crews from across the Jersey Shore to the scene. Wind caused flames to spread to the home next door. Aerial ladders and fire boats were being used to battle the wind-whipped fire. At one point, there was an unconfirmed report of an explosion with all firefighters accounted for. Several firefighters were overcome by smoke, reports said, and required assis…
Sedan Impaled, Driver Injured In River Edge Crash Sedan Impaled, Driver Injured In River Edge Crash
Sedan Impaled, Driver Injured In River Edge Crash A driver was hospitalized with what responders said were compound leg and ankle fractures after a freakish crash Thursday afternoon in River Edge. The Honda Civic ended up atop a bollard in the parking lot of the CVS on Kinderkamack Road at Rutgers Place near the Hackensack border around 3 p.m. Firefighters doused a blaze in the engine compartment as police officers got the driver out safely. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center. River Edge police got the driver out safely while firefighters doused a small engine blaze.Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE Two Holy Name Medical Cen…
Funeral Arrangements Set For Bergen Firefighter Timmy Rice Funeral Arrangements Set For Bergen Firefighter Timmy Rice
Funeral Arrangements Set For Bergen Firefighter Timmy Rice A funeral Mass is scheduled Tuesday for a beloved Bergen County firefighter who died this weekend. Timothy “Timmy” Rice, 42, of Emerson fought a valiant battle with cancer, supported by legions of loved ones, friends and fellow firefighters. Rice, who served with the Hackensack and Paramus fire departments, died Saturday at Hackensack University Medical Center. "Timmy was a fireman's fireman," his Hackensack brethren wrote. He was "always there to help out in the firehouse, with union activities and any time anyone needed a hand or someone to talk to." Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 p.m.…
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter A career Bergen County firefighter's valiant battle with cancer ended Saturday, leaving countless loved ones, first responders, friends and others devastated. "We all ask why the great ones are taken to soon and we can't find the answer," Hackensack Fire Capt. Justin Derevyanik wrote as news of the death of Timothy Rice spread on Saturday. Timmy Rice, 42, of Emerson leaves Regina, his wife of 15 years, their daughter, Aubrey, and their son, TJ. He was "one of a kind, truly one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever known," Doug Habermann wrote -- just one of a rapidly growing collect…
Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Oakland Home Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Oakland Home
Multi-Alarm Fire Ravages Oakland Home Two firefighters suffering heat exhaustion were hospitalized during a fast-moving fire that began in an attached garage and extended to an Oakland home. No other injuries were reported in the noontime Ramapo Valley Road fire, which went to five alarms for coverage Tuesday amid extreme temperatures. Firefighters from Franklin Lakes, Mahwah, Pompton Lakes, Waldwick and Wyckoff assisted their Oakland colleagues. Ramapo Valley Road was temporarily closed between Navajo Way and Franklin Avenue. The cause remained under investigation, although authorities don't believe it was suspicious, Oaklan…