ELMWOOD PARK — Authorities say an Elmwood Park fire captain drove a ladder truck while intoxicated early Sunday and struck two utility poles, putting the truck out of commission, the Record reported.

Police charged Russell Fenn IV with assault by automobile, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Bergen County Police Capt. James Mullin said.

Elmwood Park Fire Chief Scott Muttell has since banned alcohol from borough firehouses.

The truck was unavailable Wednesday when borough firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire at the Red Carpet Inn. Firefighters rescued five people who were trapped by smoke in the motel.

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