On March 20th 2023, Cedar Grove Police and Fire responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Firefighters assisted police securing the vehicles for removal.
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CGFD Responds to Vehicle Rollover
On March 1st 2023 at 10:50 Pm firefighters responded on the report of a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Essex County Hospital 204 Grove Ave. Upon arrival firefighters extricated one person from the vehicle. The victim was transported to a area hospital.
CGFD Conducts Extrication Training
On February 19th 2023 firefighters conducted their monthly drill at the public works garage. Members extricated an simulated victim from a large dump truck. Training foam was also flowed to suppress flammable vapors from a simulated fuel spill while the victim was removed.
CGFD Responds To Brush Fire
On February 16th 2023 Cedar Grove Firefighters we dispatched to a reported brush fire along Vincent Road near Route 23. Upon arrival firefighter discovered that a power line had come down and was burning in the PSE&G right of way. The power was secured and the fire was extinguished without further incident.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid to Verona
On January 5th 2023 at 4am Cedar Grove Firefighters assisted Verona Firefighters at the scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash. One person was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a area hospital.
CGFD Updates Extrication Tools
Cedar Fire Department transitions to battery powered vehicle extrication tools. Dept. members received manufacture training with the tools.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid To North Caldwell
On January 14th 2023, Cedar Grove Firefighters provided assistance to the North Caldwell Fire Department at the scene of a house fire.
CGFD Responds to Chimney Fire on Christmas Eve
Fire was seen coming out of the chimney of a Rugby Road Residence. Firefighters responded extinguished all remaining fire and checked for fire extension. No damage or injuries’ were reported. Santa was advised the chimney was all clear.
CGFD Responds to Car Fire
Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to a car fire on Ridge Road near East Bradford Ave. The fire was extinguished quickly without incident, the cause is undetermined at this time, no injuries were reported.
CGFD Responded Mutual Aid To Maplewood.
On September 19th 2022, Cedar Grove Firefighters provided coverage for the South Essex Fire Department in Maplewood while they were called to battled a general alarm fire in Irvington.