Ridgewood Talks Meets Our Village Manager and the Ridgewood Police and Fire Chiefs

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May 8, 2025 • 56 mins

Ridgewood Talks Meets Our Village Manager and the Ridgewood Police and Fire Chiefs Welcome to Ridgewood Talks, hosted by Jeanne Johnson and Jordan Kaufman. In this episode, Village Manager Keith Kazmark guests on the show to help introduce Police Chief Forest “Cenzo” Lyons, and Ridgewood Fire Chief John T Judge. Discover their crucial roles, the challenges they face, and their initiatives to keep Ridgewood safe. Learn about the community's ongoing efforts to improve police and fire department services, safety measures, and the importance of public awareness and personal responsibility. Get inspired by their dedicated service and commitment to creating a safer, more connected, and vibrant community. 00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks 00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeanne Johnson and Jordan Kaufman 01:07 Special Episode: Ridgewood's Top Leaders 02:29 Fire Chief John T Judge on Ridgewood Crew Row-A-Thon 03:23 Challenges in Police and Fire Recruitment 06:50 Community Outreach and Recruitment Efforts 09:25 Fire Department Services and Initiatives 15:12 Downtown Safety and New Ordinances 19:33 School Resource Officers and Training Programs 28:43 Increased Emergency Calls and Response Times 29:10 Partnership with Valley Hospital 31:20 Fire Station Locations and Response Times 32:19 CPR Saves and Fire Department Achievements 34:21 Common Emergency Calls and Public Safety Tips 38:02 Accidents and Distracted Driving 39:23 Pedestrian Safety and Community Initiatives 49:11 Police and Fire Department Collaboration This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service! Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey! Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083 Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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