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Twitter account of the City of Hoboken Fire Department. Account is not monitored 24/7. Call 911 or 201-420-2004 for emergencies.
Hoboken, NJ
Joined May 2017
Thank you to all first responders on duty this Christmas Eve!
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We stand in solidarity with each other and with Hoboken. Tonight, we pay tribute to FF Dan Soto, PO Frank Soto (ret), PO Tyler Soto, and PO Chris Soto who just lost their mother/grandmother. We offer our deepest condolences. @HobokenFire .@HobokenPD .@CityofHoboken.@PAPD911
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Nice job by all HFD members working today with a quick knock-down
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Today, we say farewell to retired HFD Battalion Chief Michael Taglieri, who passed away earlier this week. We send our deepest condolences to the Taglieri family.
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Happy Easter from our family to yours. Thank you to all first responders, health care workers, and essential personnel on duty today.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from our family to yours! Thanks to all the dedicated professionals on duty.
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Excellent work by Hoboken’s bravest , top floor fire quickly knocked down by members of Group D under the command of BC Moyeno and BC Grossi
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Thank you to all emergency personnel on duty today. Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
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Huge thanks to FF David Turner and Rescue 1 for assisting a special needs child and family after arriving at our firehouse. 👏👏👏. Our doors are always open to the @CityofHoboken community.
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Today we honor the memory of HFD Firefighter Gus Koschig, who passed away this evening at HUMC. Gus was a Vietnam Veteran, retired Firefighter, and a good friend to us all.
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Thank you to @HobokenFire and @HobokenPD for coordinating another successful Thanksgiving food drive!. This morning, 150 turkey dinners were collected and are now being distributed to @CityofHoboken residents in need. Thanks to all who donated or volunteered their time.
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Freezing temps and high call volume, but @HobokenFire is up to the task. Please continue to call 911 or 201-420-2004 for frozen pipes, carbon monoxide alarms, odor of gas, etc. and fires.
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Earlier today, HFD performed lifesaving CPR on a Hoboken resident, along with @HobokenPD @McCabeAmbulance and @JCMedCenter paramedics. Thanks to @HobokenFire Rescue, under Capts Grossi and Zampella. Our prayers for the patient and family.
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Group D quickly extinguished a car fire near 621 Washington Street this afternoon.
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Special thanks to @ShopRiteStores and all who donated to the annual @HobokenPD & @HobokenFire turkey drive. Today, over 150 Thanksgiving dinners were donated to @CityofHoboken families.
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HFD worked throughout the night at a partial collapse at 1st and Willow. Portions of the roof, fire escape, and cornice fell from the building. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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A 3 alarm fire at 231 Clinton Street has been extinguished. Residents of 6 apartments are displaced. No injuries have been reported.
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Thank you to HFD Marine 1 for rescuing a semi-conscious victim from the Hudson River near Pier C this morning at approx 1:15 am. Great work by all involved, especially Capt Chaneski, FF Twyford, and FF Matos! 👏👏👏 #NJRFTF
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Sadly, we announce the passing of retired Deputy Chief William Bergin. Bergin also proudly served as Veteran, President of PFANJ Local 1076, Public Safety Director of Hoboken, and Curator of the Hoboken Fire Museum. Thank you for your service. We will miss you, Chief.
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A 3 alarm fire at 2 Marine View Plaza has been declared under control. @HobokenVol_EMS is treating victims. Great work by BC Moyeno and Group D. Thanks to our partners at @JCFireOfficers @HobokenPD @McCabeAmbulance @jcmcems @HobokenOEM
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The HFD stands by @JerseyCity in the wake of today’s events. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Det Joseph Seals and all of the members of @JCPoliceDept.
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Congratulations to Thomas Aligo, honored today as Hoboken’s Italian Firefighter of the Year.
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Congratulations to our newly promoted members! Battalion Chief Carter will serve as Training Officer and Captain Piñeiro will serve as Health and Safety Officer.
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Thank you to @FollowStevens for opening your doors to the HFD! Special thanks to President Farvardin, Beth McGrath, @chieftgriffin, Dan Cunning, and @CityofHoboken for making this happen. #HobokenStrong.
A big shout-out to @FollowStevens and President Nariman Farvardin for opening their Jonas Hall dormitory so the folks at Hoboken University Medical Center and @HobokenFire can have a place to recharge. Thank you to everyone at Stevens for thinking about their Hoboken neighbors.
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Rescue personnel from @HobokenFire successfully extricated a victim from an overturned vehicle on 9th and Monroe. Great work, Capt Zampella and company. Thanks to #HobokenVolunteerAmbulance and @HobokenPD.
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3rd alarm fire at 514 Washington St has been declared under control. No injuries reported. Great job to Group B, under command of IBC Piccininni. Thanks to @JCFireOfficers for mutual aid, @HobokenPD DPW and #HobokenVolunteerAmbulance and @HobokenOEM
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All @HobokenFire units are back home safe & sound in @CityofHoboken after assisting #NorthHudsonRegionalFire in fighting two separate fires - for 11 hours - today. No injuries reported. GroupA/Ladder1/Engine1 under command of Interim Battalion Chief Matthew Markey.
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A fire at 116 14th Street has been declared under control. Thank you to BC Peskens and Group C for promptly mitigating the incident.
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A 2 alarm fire at 419 Monroe Street has been declared under control. One resident was treated on scene for smoke inhalation.
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Thanks to our probationary firefighters for giving Headquarters a fresh coat of paint.
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After successfully completing the fire academy, our 2 newest members took their Oath of Office today. Congratulations to FF Ross and FF Talerico. Welcome to the HFD!
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Please help @CityofHoboken and @HobokenFire by clearing the snow away from fire hydrants. In an emergency, every second counts.
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Hoboken’s Police and Fire Departments joined forces and delivered 150 Turkeys to families and shelters throughout the City of Hoboken. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Congratulations to Firefighters Tamborra, Palamara, and Sorrentino, who took their Oath of Office today. Thank you to Mayor @RaviBhalla for welcoming these new members, and thank you to @fema SAFER grant for funding their salaries.
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A 2 alarm fire at 166 6th Street has been extinguished. One fire captain is being treated for minor injuries. Thank you to BC Moyeno and Group D.
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Thank you to Rabbi Schapiro for inviting the HFD to participate in the @CityofHoboken Menorah Lighting tonight. Happy Hanukkah!
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2 alarm fire at 510/512/514 Observer Hwy has been knocked down. No victims or injuries have been reported. Great job to Group A under command of BC Turner. Thanks to @JCFireOfficers @IAFF1066 and BC Hart for mutual aid.
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Excellent work by @HobokenFire Group C and @HobokenVol_EMS for rescuing a construction worker that suffered a traumatic fall today. Thanks also to @HobokenPD and @jcmcems
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Today, HFD completed 4 weeks of inter-agency training for subway emergencies. Thank you to our partners @PAPD911 and @PATHTrain and to our Training Officer BC Rozmester.
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HFD supports a greener Hoboken by promoting bicycle transportation. Park here when you visit our headquarters for a certificate or permit. Thank you, @TheParkCatalog. We’re happy with our purchase.
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Thank you to Principal Baker for inviting us to set up a firefighter station at Calabro field day today.
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Throughout the pandemic, the HFD has continued its mission of responding to medical calls by assisting residents suffering from COVID-19. Today, we began firefighter vaccinations. Thank you to our partners at HUMC and Riverside Medical for administering the doses.
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“I am honored to dedicate my career to improving the resilience of our community and to promoting the finest fire department in the State of New Jersey.” - Chief Crimmins. Thank you to @RaviBhalla and @CityofHoboken City Council for supporting the HFD.
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Today, we honored the memory of Deputy Chief Bergin. Eulogized as a giant among men, and someone who taught us unconditional love, Bergin touched many lives. Chief, we thank you for your selfless dedication to our department and to our community. You were a true Hoboken hero.
The funeral for Deputy Chief Bergin will be on Jan 7, 2020 at 11am at @StFrancisHobo Church (308 Jefferson Street).
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A big welcome & congrats to @HobokenFire recruits Nicole Barron, Zachary Bascio, James Davis, Rafael Flores, Vincent Libretti, Kaylee Oliveiri, Thomas Pettit, Christopher Picinic & Joseph Rossano. They prep this week for training which starts next Mon. w/ Bergen Co. Fire Academy!
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A two alarm fire at 76 Bloomfield Street has been declared under control. Three residents are being treated by @HobokenVol_EMS.
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This weekend, the HFD celebrated our 127th anniversary!. Prior to our founding in 1891, the Hoboken Volunteer Fire Department served this community.
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Outstanding day of #AutismAwareness training. Thank you @POACAutism, @Fight4A, and @WeRockthe21 for your contributions. Thank you to the dozens of police officers, EMTs, firefighters, inspectors, parents, teachers, and caregivers who attended!
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Thank you to @RaviBhalla and @CityofHoboken for hosting today’s Autism Awareness #LIUB ceremony. Thank you also to @RaviBhalla @HobokenEmily and @sheillah_d for recognizing @MarkMautone and HFD for our Autism Awareness training initiatives.
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Thank you to BC Cassesa and Group A for extinguishing a 2 alarm fire on the 7th floor of 1450 Garden St. One adult was treated by @HobokenVol_EMS. Students from Elysian Charter School were temporarily evacuated as a precaution.
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Congrats to the newest @HobokenFire Firefighters who were sworn in at @CityofHoboken City Hall today. FFs B. Lui, R. Maldonado, D. Lisa, N. Freeman, E. Colon, A. Cepeda, A. Pietri & T. Perkins officially graduate from the Passaic Fire Academy on Thurs. Welcome #HobokenHeros
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Thank you to @CityofHoboken‘s @RSharp20, Kimberli Craft, and Gregory Francese for joining us today to test the concept of protected bike lanes on Jefferson Street.
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The HFD prepares for all emergency situations. Today, that included an interagency active shooter exercise with our police and EMS partners. Thank you to @HobokenSchools and @HobokenPD for hosting today’s training exercise. It was a valuable experience.
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Thank you to @HobokenPD and @KenFerrante for a fun push-up competition today at @CityofHoboken‘s Health and Wellness event. #HobokenStrong 💪
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We are pleased to announce that @FEMAGrants has awarded the HFD with $60,099 in federal funding under the FY2019 Port Security Grant. Funds will pay for 3 years of fireboat training, maintenance and fuel. Thank you to @SenBooker @SenatorMenendez & @RepSires for your support.
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Hands-on training at the HFD: hoseline selection, advancement, and placement. Thanks to all members who participated, and special thanks to Instructor Alider Pratts (who also serves as a Battalion Chief of @iaff3951)
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The HFD is collecting school supplies for @CityofHoboken’s children to be distributed at the WestSide Women Annual Flea Market. Please drop off your donation at any HFD firehouse before Sept 12. Special thanks to our coordinators, FF Walker and FF Dortch!
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The HFD mourns the loss of @HobokenPD Sergeant Peter Zanin. We offer our deepest condolences to the Zanin family.
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of @HobokenPD Sergeant Peter Zanin, (pictured far right), at 4am this morning at St. Claire's Hospital in Denville. He leaves behind his wife Samantha, 3 young children, his mother Arlene, brother Kevin, & brother-in-law Ryan.
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With SantaCon underway today, HFD inspectors are on duty to prevent fire code violations such as overcrowding. Please call 911 or 201-420-2004 to report emergencies.
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We send condolences and prayers to the family of retired @HobokenFire Chief Richard Tremitiedi who we learned tonight has passed away. Thank you for your service Chief. #RIP
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A 3 alarm fire at 300 Observer Highway has been declared under control. Thank you to BC @LGMoyeno and Group D.
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Congratulations to @HobokenFire‘s award recipients from The 200 Club of Hudson County. Alexis Montoto, daughter of Capt Danny Montoto, received a scholarship award. FF Ricardo Bracero received a valor award.
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Thank you to Hoboken bar owners for being 100% compliant with @HobokenFire code inspections yesterday. No violations were issued.
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Today, tomorrow, and always, we thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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Great work by HFD Group D extinguishing a fire at 508 Washington Street.
Hoboken Fire Department responding to smoke near @EastLAHoboken . (Mike Dunn photos). #Hoboken #Fire @CityofHoboken @HobokenFire
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With SantaCon underway today, HFD inspectors are on duty to prevent fire code violations such as overcrowding and blocked egress. Please call us at 201-420-2004 to report any issues.
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Congratulations to @hobokenlegion @HobokenPost107 on today’s ribbon cutting ceremony for homeless veteran housing. Thank you to @joe_joegjr10 and the HFD honor guard for saluting our veterans at this event.
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HFD is proud to work with our partners at @HobokenVol_EMS today and every day.
Some of the #HobokenEMS crew at the #StAnnsFeast in #Hoboken | here to keep you safe all weekend ❤️ 🚑
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Well done, @ReadyNJ 👏👏👏.Over 100 rescues and counting! Thank you especially to @HobokenFire Captains McGlinchy and Marsh. Stay safe!.
NJ-TF1 Update: Early start this morning with a mission beginning at 4 a.m., just before #HurricaneFlorence made landfall. Over 100 residents & pets rescued in Beaufort County, NC during today's operations. The team is safe tonight. #ReadyNJ #NJSP #NJTF1 #FlorenceHurricane2018
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We are pleased to announce that @FEMAGrants has awarded the HFD with $45,310 under the FY2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Funds will pay for NIMS/ICS training necessary to manage expanding emergencies. Thank you to @SenBooker @SenatorMenendez & @RepSires for your support
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The @HobokenFire / @HobokenRotary 10th Annual Coat Drive is underway. We are collecting coats, hats, thermals, and gloves. Please bring in your donations to benefit @hobokenshelter.
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Welcome back, FF Ross. Thank you for your service to our country. 🇺🇸. @USNavy @NJ_ESGR @ESGR @NJDMAVA @PFANJ_IAFF @FirehouseNews @fireengineering @navy_reserve @CityofHoboken @RaviBhalla.
Honor to welcome home a #Hoboken hometown Hero, Officer Michael Ross of the U.S. Navy & @HobokenFire. Officer Ross just returned to Hoboken from a tour of duty with the Navy in Djibouti, East Africa, in service of our Country. Thank you Officer Ross - you make us proud!
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Today, HFD did a 7pm salute to our senior citizens at 5 locations in #Hoboken. Pictured here: Fox Hill Gardens, Columbian Towers, and Marian Towers.
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HFD extinguished an early morning fire on the 10th floor of 10 Church Towers. One resident was transported to @CarePointHealth HUMC. Thank you to BC Moyeno and Group D. Thanks to our partners @HobokenPD and @HobokenVol_EMS.
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Great job by #Hoboken Firefighters Frances Daliani & Kristopher Koukounas of Rescue Co 1. Both are commended for efforts Sunday when they helped save a cardiac arrest victim. Their lifesaving measures are credited for helping to get the man to the hospital in time. @HobokenFire
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Thanks to NJ-TF1, including our own Capt Chris McGlinchy, activated once again. Stay safe!.
New Jersey Sends Personnel to Alabama to assist in Hurricane Michael Response .Find out more #ReadyNJ #NJSP #NJTF1 #HurricaneMichael
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Congrats to 9 new Firefighters, sworn in at @CityofHoboken City Hall today. They are the next generation of #HobokenHeros. @Local1078 @HobokenFire #HobokenFire
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Good luck to FF Ralph Eusebio, who is preparing his third good will mission delivering firefighting equipment to the Dominican Republic. More info to come. ¡Felicidades bombero!. FF Eusebio (right) with Hoboken business owner and charity co-organizer Joseph Branco (left) in 2017
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Thank you to @HobokenPD for hosting another great National Night Out. Thank you to HFD Rescue 1 and Engine 3 personnel for demonstrating auto extrication capabilities, and to Inspectors Frye and Mulvaney for discussing fire prevention.
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With LepreCon underway today, HFD inspectors are on duty to prevent fire code violations such as overcrowding and blocked egress. Please call us at 911 or 201-420-2004 to report these and other emergencies.
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Congrats to our own Ricardo Bracero, HALEA’s Firefighter of the Year! This award is presented for heroic life-saving actions at a fire in June 2018. 👏👏👏
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Today is @HobokenSchools and @HobokenFire free #AutismAwareness training. Please join us at the Wallace School gymnasium. 8:30am: first responders.1:00pm: parents, teachers, caregivers. *Lunch provided by @WeRockthe21
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Thanks to all who attended the 72nd HPD/HFD Communion Breakfast today. Special thanks to our host, Monsignor Andreano of SSPP Church, guest speaker Imam Rifat Alili, HPD Sgt E. Drishti, and HFD Capt @RChaneski.
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Thank you to Sandy Shaw for leading our CPR and Emergency Medical Responder refresher training at the HFD this week.
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Last night, HFD extinguished a fire in Greektown Restaurant (86 Garden Street). No injuries have been reported and upstairs residents have not been displaced. The restaurant will be temporarily closed. Thank you to BC Cassesa and Group B.
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A 2nd alarm fire at 638 Willow Ave has been declared under control. No victims or injuries are reported at this time. One pet dog was removed from the building without incident. Thanks to BC Turner and Group C for the hard work.
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Thank you to @HobokenFire Capt Maria Diaz for celebrating women’s empowerment today by speaking to students from @HobokenSchools. Thanks also to professionals from: .@JCMedCenter @HobokenPD
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Thank you to BC Moyeno and Group A for extinguishing a 3 alarm fire last night. Fire occurred on the 2nd floor of 20 Hudson Place (Body Balance Massage). Two people on the 1st floor (Pop up Pizza) were treated for smoke inhalation.
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No injuries have been reported. Thank you to @IAFF1066 @JCFireOfficers for mutual aid. Thanks to @HobokenPD, @HobokenOEM, and @HobokenVol_EMS. Thank you to @RaviBhalla for helping displaced residents on scene, along with @JFreemanNJ and Caroline Caulfield.
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Thank you to all who donated to the HPD/HFD toy drive. Thanks to the organizers and participants, including Sgt Zanin, Capt Goldsack, and Sgt A. Drishti:
.@HobokenPD & @HobokenFire are collecting new, unused toys that will be distributed to local children in need. Toy donations can be dropped off at HPD at 106 Hudson St or HFD at 1313 Washington St. An Amazon wish link for the event has also been set up at
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Thank you to @HobokenFire Capt McGlinchy and Capt Marsh, who are now deployed to North Carolina with NJ Task Force 1 for a preemptive Hurricane #Florence response.
Earlier today, @NC_Governor Roy Cooper stopped by to meet with & thank the members of #NJTF1 that have deployed to Kinston, NC ahead of #HurrianceFlorence. Governor Cooper spoke with @GovMurphy today personally. For the full story visit #ReadyNJ
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Thank you to all who are donating to the @HobokenPD and @HobokenFire toy drive today at 630 Washington St.
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HFD is responding to power outages and electrical emergencies across Hoboken. @PSEGdelivers is also responding.
The scene just a few minutes ago at 11th & Hudson in @CityofHoboken. Anyone able to shed light on the situation? Seems like power is out in much of uptown Hoboken. @RaviBhalla @KenFerrante @ABC7NY @brian4NY
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A 2 alarm fire on the 9th floor of 221 Jackson Street has been declared under control. No injuries have been reported at this time. Thank you to BC Rozmester and Group D.
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