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PHOTOS: Ridgefield Firefighters Brave Frigid Waters To Hone Skills PHOTOS: Ridgefield Firefighters Brave Frigid Waters To Hone Skills
Photos: Ridgefield Firefighters Brave Frigid Waters To Hone Skills RIDGEFIELD, N.J. -- With about four inches of ice, Ridgefield's town pool was the perfect stage for borough firefighters to practice ice rescues using specialized suits and equipment. "This equipment gives us the capability to be able to rescue both people and animals in Overpeck Creek or anywhere we might be called for ice emergencies," Battalion Chief David Brierty said. Capt. Daniel Fugnitti led the drill, which Brierty said "gives us a chance to refresh our skills with equipment we don’t use often but is extremely important to our operation as a rescue company. They ensur…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Ridgefield, Leonia Firefighters Rescue Deer Who Fell Through Overpeck Ice Ridgefield, Leonia Firefighters Rescue Deer Who Fell Through Overpeck Ice
Ridgefield, Leonia Firefighters Rescue Deer Who Fell Through Overpeck Ice RIDGEFIELD, N.J. -- Responders rescued a deer who'd wandered into icy Overpeck Creek and fell through on Wednesday. Ridgefield and Leonia firefighters got their boats into the shallow water and led the frightened animal several hundred yards to safety just after 4 p.m. Blankets were stretched for warmth, and the deer bolted a short time later -- none the worse for wear, responders said. Teaneck firefighters stood by as backup.

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by Jerry DeMarco