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KFD purchases thermal-imaging cameras with FEMA grant
By Kevin Canessa Here’s a scenario we’ve all probably faced at one point or another. You…
CLIMBING THE LADDER
KEARNY Four Kearny Fire Department promotions took effect on April Fool’s Day but you’d be a…
CHRISTMAS JOY DELIVERY: Barroso, KFD, bring Christmas to the less fortunate
By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com KEARNY — The Kearny Fire Department’s Chief Fire Inspector Juan Barroso has…
66-year-old Kearny man dies in fire
By Kevin Canessa KEARNY — A man and one of his eight dogs died in a…
Man dies from burns sustained in Kearny fire
The victim at today’s fire at 422 Forest St., Kearny, has died. Fire Chief Steven Dyl…
THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 … until cadets did research
This is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated…
Pesky fire was difficult to locate: KFD
KEARNY — A kitchen fire in an apartment at 824 Kearny Ave. Friday, Aug. 4, was…
A year later, Davis Ave. firehouse reopens
KEARNY — A little more than a year after it was shuttered for emergency repairs, Kearny’s…
Nutley fire truck overturns near HQ
Nutley’s Truck 1 flipped not too far from headquarters Saturday night, June 17. Reports say three…
Trained & ready to go …
KEARNY – Thirteen new probationary firefighters, including the fire chief’s son, are now riding KFD rigs. Although…
5 public safety promotions
KEARNY – It was a hail and farewell day for certain Kearny public safety employees last Tuesday.…
Firehouse fix expected to start soon: chief
KEARNY – Public safety infrastructure and personnel were among the focal points at the Dec. 6…
Schuyler Co. 2 carries long family legacy
NORTH ARLINGTON — This is the story of a volunteer fire company that is celebrating its centennial…
Driver saved from burning auto
KEARNY — A motorist caught in a burning car beneath a tractor trailer on the Belleville…