Two police officers rescued several dogs from a burning home in Saddle Brook Monday afternoon after a patio fire quickly spread to the structure, authorities said.
Patrol officers responded to John Ochs Drive at around 4:27 p.m. after receiving reports of a patio fire, Saddle Brook Police Chief John Zotollo said. When officers Theodore Skordinsky and Christopher Reece arrived, they found the flames had already spread to the home — and that the homeowner’s dogs were still inside.
The officers ran to the front door, opened it, and allowed the dogs to escape safely, Zotollo said.
“The quick and brave actions of these officers most likely saved the homeowner’s pets,” Zotollo said in a statement. “These officers continue to show their commitment and professionalism while serving the residents of Saddle Brook.”
The Saddle Brook Fire Department responded to the scene along with fire crews from Fair Lawn, Rochelle Park and Wallington. The Saddle Brook Office of Emergency Management and the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps also provided assistance.
Zotollo thanked all responding agencies. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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