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Patrolman Raymond C. Woods | New Milford Police Department, New Jersey
New Milford Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

Raymond C. Woods

New Milford Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 28, 1972

Biographical Info

Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 112

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: November 26, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Raymond Woods died as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire on Rhein Court.

When he arrived at the scene, the house was fully engulfed in flames, and several people were unaccounted for inside. Patrolman Woods and another officer entered the home with SCBA tanks to search for the residents. A backdraft occurred, and Patrolman Woods' partner was knocked down.

Patrolman Woods removed his partner from the house but re-entered in search of one resident who was still missing. Patrolman Woods was found on the second floor, and his SCBA tank was empty. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died two days later.

Patrolman Woods had served with the New Milford Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.