Wallington Fire Department

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The Wallington Fire Department (WDF) wears many hats to serve its community. Sitting down and talking with former Fire Chief Bob Ventura, who was Chief in 2020, I found there are many components that make up the WFD. As Bob explained “Besides our 3 Company’s, all of which were organized more than 100 years ago, our department also umbrellas a Rescue Team, the Emergency Medical Ambulance Corps, and a Scuba Team. We have about 90…

Lyndhurst Police Department

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This “Note of Thanks” is posting at a time when we have more than a pandemic to deal with here in the United States. I had the opportunity to reach out to the Lyndhurst Police Department and interviewed Acting Lieutenant Paul Higgins as well as Police Chief Richard Jarvis a few weeks ago. As much as this article is about how the Covid-19 pandemic affected their department and community, it is their words that are far more reaching than just about the pandemic.

Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps

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One of their members and current Crew Chief for the WVAC is Linda Andresen. I had the honor of speaking with Linda regarding her experience being a volunteer during this Covid-19 time. The Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) keeps busy as their town continues to grow and change. Back in 1935 when the WVAC was first formed, things were a little quieter. However, as in the past, the WVAC members serve because they care.