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Heavy fire shows through roof of 328 Suydam St. and threatening other homes.
Netcong goes mutual aid to Mt. Olive brush fire Just before 4 p.m. on April 7th, a request was made for one engine from Netcong Fire Department to assist Mt. Olive with a brush fire on Interstate 80 East by Exit 26. Upon arrival, crews made their way up the hill through the thick brush with 250 feet of one and three quarter inch line. Crews had to use bolt cutters to cut through a fence blocking access to the scene. When at the top, firefighters accompanied Budd Lake, Flanders and NJ Forest Fire with dousing the burning brush. Units were released a short time later.
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Heavy fire damages three houses in New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ. Firefighters had their hands full on the morning of April 6, 2013 as they battled flames that gutted one home and left two others severely damaged, forcing more than a dozen people to seek temporary shelter. The New Brunswick Fire Department was dispatched just before 4:00 a.m. for a reported structure fire at 328 Suydam St. Police on scene reported a working fire and started to evacuate people from their homes. Firefighters arrived on scene and found the rear of the two and a half story wood-frame dwelling engulfed in flames with exposure problems on both the B and D sides of the building. Hand lines were advanced inside to make an aggressive attack and conduct searches, but the intense flames were quickly spreading up the rear of the house to the
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roof and to the interior of the home, preventing firefighters from advancing further. The fire was also spreading to the exposures as the buildings are only separated by a few feet. Interior conditions started to rapidly deteriorate and the suppression crews were faced with extreme heat, forcing them to back out and switch to a defensive mode. Firefighting efforts at this point were focused on protecting the exposure buildings to prevent the fire from spreading further down the block. Master streams were set up around the buildings and hose streams were directed through windows and down narrow alleys to extinguish the flames before
additional buildings were affected. Two elevated master streams were set up to douse the heavy fire in the roof area. There were very few angles that the fire could be fought from due to the close proximity of the buildings. Firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading beyond the three homes and had the bulk of the fire knocked down in approximately an hour and a half. The fire was declared under control shortly after and mutual aid departments started to be released. Mutual aid fire departments from East Franklin, East Brunswick, North Brunswick and Edison were on scene to assist. The cause and origin of the fire is being investigated by New Brunswick fire officials. - KEITH ADDIE
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty New Jersey: Jeffrey Scheurer, 35 Rank: District Forest Fire Warden/Firefighter Incident Date:Mar 28, 2013 Death Date: Mar 28, 2013 Fire Department: New Jersey Forest Fire Service Fire Dept. Info: NJ Division Fire Warden Jason Von Oesen Initial Summary: While conducting a controlled burn in Hunterdon County with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Firefighter Scheuerer was struck by a motor vehicle driven by a civilian. The accident apparently happened after the wind shifted causing heavy smoke from the controlled burn to reduce visibility on the road where Scheuerer was present. Firefighter Scheuerer did not survive the injuries he sustained when struck by the vehicle.
Missouri: Harold Hollingsworth, 47 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: Apr 7, 2013 Death Date: Apr 7, 2013 Fire Department: Fort Osage Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: John E. Yocum Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Hollingsworth was en route to a reported structure fire on Atherton Road during an active severe weather event. He was involved in a single vehicle accident during this response striking a tree. Assistant Chief Hollingsworth was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment but succumbed to his injuries. Incident Location: 2620 North Old Atherton Road (structure fire)
Pennsylvania: Michael R. Goodwin, 53 Rank: Captain Incident Date: Apr 6, 2013 Death Date: Apr 6, 2013 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Departmentt Fire Dept. Info: Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers Initial Summary: Captain Goodwin passed away while fighting a three alarm blaze after a third-floor roof collapsed beneath him. Captain Goodwin is to be promoted posthumously to the position of Battalion Chief. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by authorities. Incident Location: 748 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA
New Hampshire: James B. Clark, 56 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: Apr 11, 2013 Death Date: Apr 11, 2013 Fire Department: Bedford Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Scott Wiggin Initial Summary: Several hours after working a very active shift at the fire department that included a number of emergency calls, Lieutenant Clark was found deceased at his residence from a cause still to be determined.
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Reality strikes during annual search and rescue drill UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers
On the first day of the annual North Jersey Metro Urban Search & Rescue Strike Team's disaster drill, firefighters learned of the terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. They checked their cell phones for information and photos. Then another disaster for the week of April 15th when a fertilizer plant exploded in West, Texas, killing civilians and first responders. Reality hit as North Jersey firefighters and Port Authority police officers participated in the drill, held for the 6th straight year at the Newark Fire Academy for four days. This years drill involved the “Metro City Water Treatment Plant” and a search for six victims after an explosion. Emergency workers had to make their way safely through obstacles to find the victims after a bomb was set off at the facility. They crawled on their hands and knees through tunnels to conduct searches and taking air samples, among other tasks. They drilled through concrete to reach one of the victims who was still alive. The crews also learned that when they found a “dead victim,” they had to radio for assistance from police before touching or moving anything in the immediate area for evidence collection. Different emergency crews “responded” to the scene for morning and afternoon shifts this year with their heavy rescue trucks containing specialized equipment Newark veteran Firefighter Frank “MacGyver” Bellina, of the Special Operations unit, began creating courses for emergency response drills after September 11th. He takes his job very seriously and if it helps save a life, he's proud to be part of the emergency response education. “It's not just a drill anymore, this has become a reality,” said Newark Chief John Centanni. “It's a necessity.” Battalion Chief Art Mauriello, whose unit organized the drill, said, “We have to practice, practice, practice.” DOWNS: An elderly Harrison woman died in a blaze, on April 8th, in what appeared to be an accidental kitchen fire at her North Second St. home, authorities said. UPS: Members of Hillsboro Co. 2 surprised one of their founding members with a plaque marking his 65 years with the fire unit. John Stanczak, 87, was surprised when about two dozen firefighters snapped to salute him at his new residence at the Stonebridge at Montgomery care facility in April. Mr. Stanczak was one of the company's charter members in 1948. DOWNS: A mother and daughter were found dead after a fire broke out in their Ideal Ave. home in Middletown on April 3rd. The fire started in a second floor bedroom and the cause
was ruled accidental, said Charles Webster, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. UPS: The Hillsdale Fire Department Cadet Program marks 25 years, Fire Chief Jasen Durie said. The department currently has 20 cadets. DOWNS: A discarded cigarette started a fire that closed Fuddruckers restaurant in Wayne on April 7th. Firefighters found smoke inside a walk in refrigerator and fire inside walls and the ceiling of the building, said Fire Commissioner Steven Toth. Officials from the fire investigation bureau determined that a lit cigarette discarded in the mulch of a flowerbed outside the building caused the fire, Toth said. UPS: Newark will hire 21 firefighters thanks to a $3.1 million federal grant. DOWNS: An elderly woman was killed in a house fire on Waldens Dr. in Fairfield Twp. (Cumberland County) on April 8th. The two story house was reported to be fully involved when firefighters arrived. UPS: The Haddon Heights Fire Department will receive $38,803 in AFG money to help replace the department's 40 year old air compressor and bottle fill station. DOWNS: Trenton's bronze fireman statue became the victim of vandalism when it was knocked from its pedestal on April 7th. The more than a century old statue was pushed down, breaking off the head and snapped off the feet at the statue's base. The broken statue was moved to the Trenton Fire Museum to avoid further damage. The monument stood in front of city hall. UPS: The Bloomfield Fire Department will be awarded $266,800 in AFG funds to be used for operations and safety programs. DOWNS: An Elizabeth woman was killed and another seriously injured after a fire ripped through a home on Orchard St., April 10th. Five firefighters were injured, including one who sustained a broken arm. Two police officers were also injured, according to Deputy Fire Chief Carl Heitmeyer. None of the injuries were life-threatening. Security bars on the house at 238 Orchard St., where the victim lived, slowed rescue efforts. A heating oil tank also exploded, which accelerated the fire quickly, authorities said. UPS: The North Arlington Fire Department will receive $290,548 in AFG funds for operations and safety programs. DOWNS: An electrical fire at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, April 11th, damaged the roof of one of their buildings. UPS: The Dunellen Fire Department will receive $185,250 in AFG funds for operations and safety programs. DOWNS: Parsippany officials say an overheated electrical cord led to a fire at Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah on Hawkins Ave., April 11th UPS: The Robbinsville Fire Department will receive $21,660 in AFG funds for operations and safety programs. DOWNS: After more than a century of service, the Paterson firehouse on Grand Street was shut down in
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Paterson firefighters remove a "victim" after breaching a wall to reach him during the annual North Jersey Metro Urban Search & Rescue Strike Team's disaster drill in April.
April. Officials say the building has too many structural problems to remain in use. Engine 7 was relocated to Union and Sherwood Avenues, Fire Department spokesman Glenn Brown said. By next year, city officials plan to open a new $8 million firehouse on McBride Ave. UPS: Woodbury Heights Fire Chief Robbie Conley will participate in the 2013 edition of fundraiser “Dancing With Gloucester County's Stars,” to raise funds to rebuild the local firehouse that was destroyed by fire in 2012. DOWNS: In Middletown Twp., an 81 year old Lincroft man was taken to St. Barnabas Burn Center after being injured at a fire in his Rimwood Dr. home on April 16th. The man was doing plumbing work (sweating pipes) in a bathroom when the fire broke out, according to Police Lt. Stephen Dollinger. UPS: Jersey City firefighters responding to a medical call at a Belmont Avenue home, April 16th, found a 3 year old girl unresponsive. With no ambulance on the scene, they rushed the child to the hospital in their apparatus. When firefighters arrived, the girl had no pulse and was not breathing. “It was a life and death situation and the firefighters took the unusual step of bringing the child to the hospital themselves,” said Fire Director Armando Roman. Firefighters performed CPR on the way to JCMC. Medical Center spokesman Mark Rabson said the girl arrived at the hospital in critical condition and was treated by the trauma team. A short time later she was upgraded to critical, but stable condition, Rabson said. DOWNS: A bug bomb that was set off near an oven sparked a fire in a New York Avenue apartment building in Union City, April 1st. An explosion was caused when the fumes from the bug bomb made contact
with the oven's pilot light, officials said. UPS: Lee Magnes and Kevin Woodside, owners of the Meadowlands Parkway Wendy's in Secaucus, are civic minded and charitable guys. They often hold fundraisers in their restaurant with proceeds going to a good cause. On the evening of April 9th, the restaurant held a fundraiser with proceeds going to The Anita Kaufmann Foundation. The group says it is the only foundation in the world that focuses on educating the public about epilepsy and seizures. Their mission is to educate the public not to fear people with epilepsy, seizures or brain trauma. The fundraiser was created after Secaucus Firefighter Ray Cieciuch attended an
event at the restaurant to raise money for a local child with leukemia. The owners told Cieciuch that they were there for the fire department if they had a need for such an event. Cieciuch's son, Donald, was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was five years old. Donald, now in the 5th grade, is an active youth who loves playing basketball and hopes to be in the NBA someday. He's proud of his dad who has been a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. The restaurant owners used their connections and had former Giants Superbowl player Bart Oates attend the evening dinnertime event to sign autographs and meet people. A large group of customers participated in the even, including firefighters from surrounding communities.
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The owners of the Meadowlands Parkway Wendy's in Secaucus, Kevin Woodside (left) and Lee Magnes (3rd from left) with local firefighters and friends at the April fundraiser. The tall guy in the center is former New York Giants Super Bowl champion Bart Oates.
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East Greenwich dispatched to Good Friday dwelling fire On Good Friday, March 29 at 10:14 a.m., East Greenwich Township Fire and Rescue District 19 was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 43 W Cohawkin Rd. Also dispatched were Paulsboro Station 17, Harrison Twp Ladder 2316, and Gibbstown Ladder 2116. Engine Co 1911's crew found fire in the rear portion of the house and went into service with a two inch line. Crews encountered burning Magnesium rims in the building and had to deploy a Class D extinguisher. Engine Co 1912 provided manpower assistance. Rescue Co 1918 provided cascade services. Crews were in service for about 45 minutes. The Gloucester Co Fire Marshals office was dispatched to investigate.
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Still rebuilding Silverton faced with structure fire On April 7, 2013 and five months after Superstorm Sandy hit the Silverton area along with the Eastern shores of NJ, Silverton Volunteer Fire Company is still rebuilding their station and neighborhoods. An early Saturday morning fully involved fire at 40 Bay Point Drive, at the end of Silver Bay Road, broke out in a three story dwelling on all floors. It was already extending to the exposure building by the time police and firefighters arrived. Toms River Fire Department Communications transmitted a second alarm on the arrival of Chief Gus Baxes 2900 and Assis-
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tant Chief Gary Tattersall 2910. Pleasant Plains and Toms River were dispatched to the scene and Brick Township and Manchester Township were dispatched to cover Stations 29 and 30. E ngine 2911 and Ladder 2905 quickly went into operation protecting the exposure houses and attacking the house. The surrounding area of the house fire has been vacant since Superstorm sandy and only a few residents are living on the street. The original
fire building collapsed quickly. Command (Chief Baxes) ordered crews to pull multiple hand lines for an aggressive attack of both the garage and living area of the home. Other firefighters worked on an additional water supplies using the turbodraft appliance to draft from the lagoon. No injuries were reported and power was secured on the street because of electrical lines down. The fire is under investigation by the Toms River Police Department and the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention. - ROBERT SINNOTT JR
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Life saving animal mask donated to Passaic City of Passaic Fire Department is now equipped to administer life saving oxygen to cats and dogs, who are victims of fire. Chief Patrick Trentacost received the three mask set of resuscitators from members of Companion Animal Advocates a non-profit group in North Jersey. Sherry and Steven Nalbone, the sponsors, were on hand to make the presentation to members of the fire department. Chief Trentacost stated how pleased he was to receive this donation, especially with reductions in budgets the past few years, which does not allow for this type of equipment. “We are now able to save the life of a pet who has been exposed to smoke.” The masks were immediately placed in service. Pictured left to right BC Payne, Lt Rutherford, Melissa, Sherry, Steve, Chief Trentacost and FF Jones with Boxer Brandy
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A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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NJ Transit police officers use their 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 1500-gpm rescue-pumper, equipped with railway gear, during a large brush fire outside of the Mount Olive Train Station on April 8th. Brush fires extended from Netcong to Hackettstown. Firefighters from 10 departments along with the NJ Transit unit operated in the area.
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St. Baldricks event McAfee Fire Department in Vernon, NJ recently held a St. Baldrick's event to raise funds for childhood cancer. They raised over $22,000. Pictured are Firefighters TC Storbeck and Bud Braitsch. TC is graduating in May from the US Coast Guard Academy.
BILL TOMPKINS
Fatal fourth alarm in Elizabeth Elizabeth, NJ. At least one person has died and more injured, including several first responders as a four alarm fire struck several structures in Elizabeth on April 10th. Elizabeth firefighters faced several challenges when they responded to 225 Mellon Place at about 3:00 a.m. Heavy fire was venting out a two story 20 x 50 frame dwelling. The fire building was at the end of a dead end street and had a row of garages in front of it and a fence around most of the property. A two and a half story frame was close on the D side and the rear yards of the homes on the adjacent street were in the rear.
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The first due engine laid in a supply line and was the only apparatus that could fit inside the fenced in area. Reports of people trapped and security bars on windows added to the difficulties. A second alarm was called for immediately, followed closely by third and fourth alarms, bringing units from across Union County and several from Essex. One resident was removed by firefighters in very serious condition. Flames extended to the garages and the two and a half story frame
before firefighters were able to knock the heavy fire down in about a half hour with lines from the front and through the rear yards of the homes on Orchard St. The body of a female resident was located on the second floor of the fire building. Beside the badly injured resident, five firefighters and two police officers were also transported to the hospital. The first responder’s injuries were not considered life threatening. The cause is under investigation, but due to the volume of fire on arrival, it is initially being considered suspicious. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Pancake breakfast East Greenwich Township Fire and Rescue hosted its annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 24th. This 50+ year tradition is a major fundraiser for the department. It brings residents and people from the surrounding communities together for an all you can eat pancake and sausage meal. This year's event was an astounding success and everyone cannot wait to do it again next year. CHRIS TOMPKINS
The Closter Fire Department recently replaced their old tower 769, a 1991 Simon Duplex - LTI 1500500-85' with a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 2000-300-95'.
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Training on their new truck in Rochelle Park Members of the Rochelle Park Fire Department trained on their new tower ladder with representives from LTI . Later on that day, the new Truck 1 was officially placed in service.
DAVID HICKSON
Bridgewater tasked with car fire On April 12, 2013 at 10:01 a.m., Green Knoll and North Branch Fire Departments were dispatched to 55 Corporate Blvd in the Green Knoll section of Bridgewater for a reported car fire. First arriving Chiefs Vitale of Green Knoll and Hickson of North Branch were greeted with three cars well involved and rapidly spreading down the parking lot. First arriving Engine 34-109 from Green Knoll quickly deployed a one and three quarter inch hand line to knock down the fire and prevent it from spreading further. North Branch Engines 49-
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108 and 49-102 followed quickly behind and deployed a second one and three quarter inch hand line. Realizing that the fire was too large to extinguish with tank water from the responding engine’s, Chief Vitale requested a tanker from Far Hills to supply water. Firefighter’s were hampered with burning tires, gasoline and magnesium auto parts, all of which are very difficult to extinguish. Firefighters used a foam line to extinguish the petroleum-based
fire and had all three cars fully under control within ten minutes. Chief Vitale deployed the Somerset County Hazmat Team for the run off of fuel and other hazardous materials that were being sent to the storm sewers due to the high volume of rain during the incident. Units responding included Green Knoll, North Branch and Far Hills Fire, Martinsville Rescue Squad, Bridgewater Police and Somerset County Hazmat. Fire units remained on scene for approximately 45 minutes. -DAVID HICKSON
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Saddle River responds to Hoboken On Thursday, March 28th, 2013, Hoboken had two almost simultaneous water main breaks in the city. Due to the severity of the breaks, multiple county tanker task forces were requested to assist with water supply in the event of a emergency in the city. At 1:00 p.m., Saddle River Tanker 1134 was requested to respond to assist with the water shortage. In addition to the tanker, Chief 1130 responded into the city and staged at 14 St and Washington Ave in the event of a water supply assistance. PROVIDED
The Barnegat Fire Department has loaned their snorkel to Seaside Park Fire Department while their snorkel is out of service. Snorkel 4515 is a 1988 Pierce Arrow 1250/500 55 ft.
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Woodland Park rollover blocks Route 80 entrance ramp CHRIS TOMPKINS
Woodland Park, NJ. An early March snowstorm caused major traffic delays and caused accidents during the afternoon rush. West Paterson Engine 3 and Rescue 1 responded to an accident on the Route 80 east entrance ramp off of Exit 56, Squirrelwood Road. The driver lost control of a pickup truck and the rollover blocked the ramp. Firefighters attended to the driver and he was transported to a local hospital. In addition, a minor spill was handled at the scene.
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Glen Rock handles pick up truck fire On April 16, 2013 at 6:30 a.m., Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department under the command of Fire Chief Tom Jennings responded to the scene of a working car fire at the Ridgewood DPW facility located in Glen Rock. A parked pickup truck was heavily damaged by the fire as well as a fire prevention vehicle that had been parked next to it in the parking lot. There were no injuries and no other vehicles were damaged.
Labor intensive fire in Fair Lawn on Broadway A labor intensive fire kept Fair Lawn firefighters and several mutual aid towns busy on the afternoon of March 29. Just after 2 p.m., a general alarm was dispatched, bringing firefighters to Broadway and Plaza JUMP TO FILE # Road. The building 033013107 housed the Broadway Adult Medical Day Care and a Spa. Arriving companies found a fire in the basement of the building. The stubborn fire made it into floor joists of the first floor. Several holes were cut in the floor to gain access to the voids created from stone walled saunas located in the basement of the spa. Mutual aid companies from Saddle Brook with an engine and Elmwood Park with an engine and a rescue were dispatched to cover, but were eventually brought to the scene along with a Wyckoff FAST team. Heavy smoke was issuing from the rear of the building as additional lines were stretched to the first floor as fire was extending up through the walls. Interior crews kept notifying command that there was was heavy smoke and fire extending. Outside walls had to be breached in several locations to relieve some smoke and heat so crews could operate inside. After almost three hours of intense interior firefighting, the fire finally vented to the first floor rear and very rapidly through a vent hole in the roof. Once the fire flashed on the first floor and vented itself, lines were able to knock the fire down.
Additional mutual aid from Maywood with an engine and a Paramus tower were called to the scene along with a Hackensack MSU truck company to fill air bottles. Box-54 was called also to take care of the battle weary firefighters.
Cover companies included an engine company from Hawthorne and a truck company from Rochelle Park. No injuries have been reported. - DAMIEN DANIS
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The Morristown Fire Department marches west along South Street along with their classic 1947 Ahrens Fox pumper at the parade.
Morris County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Morris County, NJ. Since 1979, the Morris County Saint Patrick’s Day parade has honored Ireland's patron saint. Originally, the parade itself was held in the small town of Wharton, located just west of Dover, but the parade and the crowds that gathered grew too large for the small town. By 1990, the largest ensemble of marchers and biggest crowd of spectators in its history converged on Main Street, overwhelming the town. It was decided to move it to
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the county seat and since 1991, it has been hosted by Morristown. The crowds and parade have grown every year since! The 2013 parade day stepped off at noon at the corner of South Street and James Street. The marchers traveled along South Street around the Green at Morristown downtown to Atno Avenue. There were about six fire de-
partments and a few EMS units in line of march plus numerous bands and various vehicles. With the warm Spring weather, about 50,000 people were in attendance, including those in the parade and spectators. It is the largest family oriented St. Patrick’s Day parade in New Jersey. This was a perfect day to enjoy the festivities, the bands and the fire apparatus and the local pub. - TODD HOLLRITT
Multi vehicle crash in Glen Gardner At approximately 11:50 a.m. on April 8th, Hampton EMS, North County EMS (BLS 2751) and the Glen Gardner Fire Department were dispatched into Glen Gardner to Route 31 in front of the liquor store for a reported multi vehicle MVA. BLS 2751 arrived on scene and found a three vehicle crash involving a box truck and a pickup truck with heavy damage sitting on the highway and a dump truck that had crashed through a guard rail, down an embankment and ended up resting on top of a tree along the banks of a creek. Command requested Hampton Fire Company for additional resources, Hunterdon Medical Center MICU to assist a BLS unit with one
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of the patients and the Hunterdon County Hazmat team due to fluids leaking into the creek. Later, command requested the Clinton Rescue Squad for Heavy Rescue 455 to assist the tow company and fire companies with removal of the guard rail so the dump truck could safely be removed from the creek. In all, three patients were transported to a local hospital for treatment. All units were clear of scene by 3:00 p.m. - RYAN NELSON
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Jersey City's new line chief vehicles are Deputy 1 and Battalion 4's 2012 Ford F350 trucks (on the ends) and 2013 Ford Explorer models for Battalions 1, 2 and 3.
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The Giving EMS ISSUES CHELLE CORDERO
A fellow member of my volunteer ambulance corps was surprised when she walked into her non-EMS “real job” shortly after the Boston Marathon bombing scenes were televised on the news. A few of her coworkers told her they were amazed to see the way first responders ran into the fray while everyone else ran away; “I never realized that’s what you guys do?” Kudos to the heroes who ran into the scene in Boston to help the injured – kudos to the first responders who ran into a burning fertilizer supply building in West Texas – kudos to the first responders who waded through the floods in Chicago – kudos to the first responders who helped rescue trapped residents during Hurricane Sandy – and kudos to every first responder who ever climbed on a truck to answer every call for help. First responders can make the critical difference to a trauma or medical emergency patient. Overall many first responders are givers in many more ways than simply jumping on trucks (ambulances or fire trucks) each time a 911 call comes in. Many agencies host events for their local communities-Halloween haunted houses, visits from Santa, bazaars; provide standbys for races, concerts, fireworks displays; offer courses for the community; help organize donation drops; and much, much more.
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Plainsboro fights a detached garage fire On Tuesday afternoon, April 16th, the Plainsboro Fire Company responded to 504 Plainsboro Road for a fire in a detached garage. Firefighters were met with heavy fire conditions upon arrival. Crews from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, Monroe Station 57, Cranbury Fire Company and Kingston Fire Company assisted on scene. The fire was brought under control after about 25 minutes.
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FREDDY TENORE
Fire Director Fateen A. Ziyad, Deputy Fire Chief Richard Zieser, Mayor Booker, Newark Firefighter Frank Bellina, Fire Chief John G. Centanni, and North Hudson Fire Department Battalion Chief Anthony Venezia. Firefighter Bellina and Deputy Chief Arthur Mauriello designed this year’s scenario
RON JEFFERS
In Mendham Township, Brookside Engine Co. 1's Fire Support 5 is a 1977 Ford/Wendel utility vehicle.
Sixth Annual Metro Urban Search and Rescue Strike Team exercise On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Newark Fire Department Special Operations Division hosted the Sixth Annual Metro Urban Search and Rescue Strike Team exercises, starting on Monday, April 15, through Thursday, April 18 at the Newark Fire Department Training Academy. More than 400 firefighters and emergency responders from ten fire departments across New Jersey, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Departments par-
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ticipated in this drill. The participating fire departments were Newark, Paterson, Bayonne, Hackensack, Morristown, Hoboken, Middlesex County Fire Academy, Jersey City, North Hudson and Elizabeth. This year, the Newark Fire Department’s Special Operations Divi-
sion has created a simulation of an explosion at a water treatment plant, that turned out to be a terrorist attack. The responders rescued trapped and injured “workers,” which required breaching walls, removing obstacles, shutting off steam pipes, crawling through tunnels, and rendering safe a simulated terrorist explosive device.
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Washington Valley FC, Unit 61-135, 1986 Freightliner FLD/Fouts Bros. 500/3000 bought by them in 1995, is still in service
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The East Hanover Fire Department in East Hanover, NJ still runs this 1982 Mack CF/ Baker 75' Aerialscope. The truck was originally spec'd to be an FDNY truck
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Fair Lawn O.E.M. Coordinator Wendy Demeraski (left) with her father, Walt, an Ex-Chief of Department, worked together at a recent multiple alarm fire in the borough.
The Forked River Fire Dept of Ocean County NJ, still runs this 1968 Ford C/Great Eastern 750/2300 tanker. It runs as Tanker 6008 out of their main station.
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Newark battles fourth alarm
ROMAN ISARYK JR
NJFFS conducting a drill with Ocean and Burlington Counties NJFFS had a drill on April 7, 2013 for stations in Ocean and Burlington Counties. The purpose of the drill was to go over how to fill the planes with water after a drop has happened. Crews went over safety on how to approach the planes and where the fill tank is. There are two ways the planes can be filled. One is from the side, which is the most common. The second way is a bit tricky and it has to be filled from the top. The drill was conducted at Coyle Field, where they house the two planes. The runway is about a mile long. NJ is home to over a million acres of pinelands forest. And a few days after this drill, NJFFS was busy with a hand full of jobs.
Newark firefighters used a fourth alarm response to hold flames from traveling down a block of attached buildings on April 1st. A strong wind and heavy fire made that job very difficult. A full box was transmitted just before midnight for a JUMP TO FILE # fire at 512 Orange St. 040213125 Heavy fire was venting through the roof of a two story frame building and a three story frame building. Both were residential above stores and were attached, or separated by about a foot from multiple other brick and frame structures running the whole block.A second alarm was transmitted before the arrival of the battalion and a third was sounded shortly thereafter. Ladders accessed the roof and trucks opened up. Lines were stretched to the upper floors of the structures as the metal gates were opened to get access to the first floor stores. Several lines were stretched down a rear alleyway and through a garage to hit the flames from the rear. A fourth alarm was transmitted as the fire was reported to have extended to another exposure. Members were ordered out of the exposure B building, but were soon back inside attacking the flames. Mutual aid of three engines and three trucks were called in to cover Newark firehouses. By about 12:30 a.m., most of the visible fire had been knocked down and companies started overhaul. Five people were reported to have been left homeless, and the two buildings heavily damaged, but firefighters successfully kept the flames from extending to other apartment buildings, keeping many more Newark residents with homes. No injuries were reported. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Garfield Truck Co. 4 received a 2013 Spartan ERV 1500-gpm/200-gpm/100-foot tractor drawn aerial ladder (left) that replaced the company's 1992 Duplex/LTI 500-gpm/200-gwt/100-foot model.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS May 6-10, 2013 NJ-The NJEPA Expo will take place at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Training will take place May 6-8, Breakout sessions will be on May 8-10 and Exhibits will be open May 8-9. Contact executive.director@njepa.org for more details. May 6-7, 2013 PA-Chaplain Training, “Managing School Crises” will take place in Hermitage PA. Pleae contact Chaplain David Williamson at 724-3422310 for more information. May 11, 2013 NY-Wolcottsville is hosting a Cash Raffle and Steak Dinner at 5 p.m. at $25 per person. Contact Bob Groff at rgroff29m7@rochester.rr.com for more information. May 19, 2013 OH-Finley Fire Equipment is hosting their 5th Annual Open House and Product Showcase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. It will be held at their corporate complex, 5255 N State Route 60 NW, McConnelsville, OH. For information, visit their website at www.finleyfire.com. May 19, 2013 NJ-A family fundraiser for Adalynne “Addie” Gill will take place at 3156 Fire Road in Egg Harbor Twp. Contact 609-569-1600 for details. May 19, 2013 ME-The Kittery Fire Association is hosting their 7th Annual 5K Run & Walk kicking off at 9 a.m. near the Kittery Fire Department on Gorges Road. All proceeds benefit the Kittery Fire Association. For additional information, visit ww. kittery5k.com. May 24, 2013 NY-The Ridge Fire Department, Company 3 is hosting their 1st Annual Golf Outing on May 24, 2013. For information, contact Steven Gray at 631-831-0984. June 1, 2013 NH-The 1st Annual Dan Jock Memorial Fireman’s Muster will take place at the North Haverhill Fairgrounds in North Haverhill, NH. For additional information, visit www.njfiremansmuster.webs.com.
June 1-2, 2013 VT-The North Country International Fire School will hold their annual course. Visit www.ncifts.org for additional information, course descriptions and an application. June 2, 2013 NJ-Newark Fire Department's Historical Association in conjunction with the Newark Museum will be hosting its 46th Annual Fire Apparatus Muster. For additional information, call Rich Mackey at 973-600-4961. June 2, 2013 NJ-The North Caldwell Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their 32nd Annual Pancake Breakfast at the North Caldwell Firemen's Community Center on Gould Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 973-228-4060 for details. June 3, 2013 NJ-The 2013 Wyckoff Fire Department Golf Outing will take place at the Otterkill Country Club in Campbell Hall, NY with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Contact Mike Rose at 201-697-1188 for additional information. June 8, 2013 NJ-The Avenel Fire Company No. 1 is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a parade stepping off at noon followed by a picnic in Merrill Park. Visit www.avenelfire.org for additional information. June 8, 2013 MA-The 36th Annivery Fire Apparatus Parade, Show and Firematic Flea Market sponsored by the Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association, Inc. will take place at Edgewater Park in Wakefield. Visit their website at www.mass.mafaa.net for additional information. June 10, 2013 TX-The Rio Vista Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a new 52 week raffle. Contact Rick Cumins at 817556-8580 for additional information. June 12-15, 2013 NY-The NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference will take place at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona. 2013 attendee and exhibitor registrations are available at www.nysfirechiefs.com.
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June 13, 2013 NY-The Oneida County Fire Chiefs is planning their Annual Fire Service Clambake and Picnic in conjunction with this year’s New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Expo at the Turning Stone Casino from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact the Oneida County Fire Chiefs Association for additional details. June 16, 2013 RI-The Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society, the Rhode Island Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will be holding its 9th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus and Equipment Show. Visit www.riafas.org for additional information. June 22, 2013 NJ-New Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Company presents a concert to Restore the Firehouse featuring Larry Chance & the Earls. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show time at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at door. Visit www.newpointcomfort.org for additional information. June 22, 2013 NJ-Arbor Hose will host the dedication of their new Engine 643 at Johnson’s Park in Piscataway from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional infor-
mation, visit their website at www.arborhosefire.org. June 22, 2013 NJ-Bound Brook Fire Deparment will conduct the 2013 NJ State Exempts Firefighters Convention in conjunction with the Bound Brook Fire Dept 125years of dedicated service state parade. Visit www.bbfd125.org for additional information. June 23, 2013 NJ-Tri-Counties Fire Association 22nd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show, Fire Truck Parade & Firematic Flea Market will take place at Thompson County Park kin Jamesburg from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information, call Mary Ann at 732-9423438. July 14, 2013 NJ-The Knights of Fire is hosting their Annual Poker Run with sign in at Redd’s Restaurant & Bar in Carlstadt from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.theknightsoffire.org for additional information. July 20-24, 2013 OH-2013 Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held at the Sharonville, OH Convention Center, Sharonville, OH. Visit their website at www.ohiofirechiefs.org.
July 27, 2013 NY-The Wallkill Hook, Ladder & Hose Co will host the 2013 Ulster County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention and Parade. Contact Steve Lenz at 845-895-9708 for additional information. September 20-22, 2013 CT-The South Windsor Fire Department is hosting the 2013 Connecticut Firefightes Association Annual Convention to include a parade, firefighters muster, food and entertainment. For details, contact Scott Fine at 860-463-0500. October 12-13, 2013 OH-The Ohio Emergency Response Expo will be held at the Eastwood Expo Center in Youngstown, OH. For additional information, visit www.simoneventmanagement.com. October 13, 2013 PA-A Model Train Show & Sale is being held at the Hawley Fire House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3, children under 12 free with paid admission. For information, contact Bill Delling at 570-2263206.
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Raritan prevents spread On April 16, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., Raritan Fire Departments quick response prevented a certain structure fire today at the new three story residential buildings under construction on Route 202, North of Quick Avenue by the Ortho Pharmaceutical site. North Branch Fire Chief Dave Hickson reported the fire as he could see the smoke from his office in Raritan. Responding in to assist Raritan, a 30 yard dumpster was found well involved within 20 feet of the new construction. Wind was whipping the flames dangerously close to the new structure. Quick thinking Raritan Firefighter Lou Laine deployed a deck gun from the fire apparatus to knock down the flames while Hickson and Raritan Firefighter
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Jeff McBride pulled a one and three quarter inch hand line to start extinguishing the blaze. The blaze was deep seated and impossible to extinguish without removing the contents from the dumpster. Incident Commander, Deputy Chief Brian Kredatus summoned a construction worker to bring a back hoe to the dumpster and pull the contents while the firefighters extinguished them as they were pulled out. The scene was declared under control within the 30 minute mark. - DAVID HICKSON
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A raccoon was forced to leave its home and run for shelter during a large brush fire in Port Reading on April 6, 2013.
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Teaneck, N.J. Electrical power was lost in a Garrison Avenue dwelling before a fire was discovered in the basement of a wood-frame dwelling shortly after 1 p.m. on March 30th. When firefighters arrived they had smoke showing from the basement, and soon JUMP TO FILE # smoke was escap- 040113145 ing from the eves. A second-alarm was transmitted by Battalion Chief Joseph Zbierski and a call for Public Service Electric with a rush. Firefighters had difficulty gaining entrance to the basement due to clutter and heat. After the windows were vented, they were able to enter and knock down the fire in the basement. Flames, however, were racing up the walls and soon extended to the secondfloor and attic. Firefighters were ordered out of the structure and a defensive attack commenced, as a heavy column smoke poured out of a vent hole. As flames vented out of the attic, master streams were placed into operation, which included Teaneck Tower Ladder 1, Engine 2's deck gun and Hackensack Ladder 1's ladder pipe. Initially, the Hackensack truck was called in as the FAST unit, but went to work. Englewood Engine 1 was called to the scene as the FAST team and Bogota Engine 1 also operated at the multiple-alarm. Several firefighters were treated at the scene by local EMS crews for smoke inhalation. The fire was declared under control shortly after 3: p.m. The Box 54 Club was on hand to provide refreshments to firefighters that battled the stubborn blaze. - RON JEFFERS
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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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Lodi Fire Department. Hose Company #1 in Lodi, New Jersey runs this 1992 Seagrave/Marion with a 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank, and 50 gallons of foam.
Port Reading responds to large brush fire Port Reading, NJ. Vehicles lined Port Reading Ave. and spectators stood on the side of the roadway observing and taking photos of a large area of brush burning that sent heavy smoke into the clear sky that could be seen for miles. Port Reading firefighters responded to the area of 800 Port Reading Ave. on April 6, 2013 around 1:40 p.m. for a reported brush fire. A large column of smoke could be seen as the apparatus was re-
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Vacant dwellings burn in Orange Another in a rash of vacant building fires to hit the City of Orange recently struck two more structures on the morning of April 7th. The early morning fire at 192 and 194 South Center St. had the entire rear of one dwelling fully involved on all floors and already extending to the exposure building by the time firefighters arrived. A second alarm was transmitted on arrival and after experiencing
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TYING THE KNOT If you have photos you would like to see in our Tying the Knot feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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South Plainfield makes a quick knock on well involved house fire South Plainfield, NJ. A family was left homeless, but was unharmed on April 4, 2013 after a fast moving fire caused significant damage to their home, leaving the single family dwelling uninhabitable. The South Plainfield Fire Department responded JUMP TO FILE # to 206 West Ave. 040713120 around 5:00 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two story wood-frame home engulfed in flames with no immediate exposure problems. All occupants were reported to be out of the structure. Engine 54 arrived on scene, established a water supply and went into hand line operation. A two and ahalf inch hand line was stretched and followed up with a one and three quarter inch hand line. The bulk of the exterior fire that was consuming the home was knocked down quickly and then a hand line was advanced to the interior to darken the fire that had extended from the outside. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before it consumed the entire interior of the home. All visible fire was knocked down within 15 minutes and declared under control shortly after. Extensive overhaul was needed on the exterior and interior of the home to ensure all hots spots were extinguished. An engine from Plainfield and a ladder from New Market responded to the scene to assist and stand-by as a FAST team. The fire is being investigated by the South Plainfield Fire Prevention Bureau, but it appears to have started on the exterior of the home. - KEITH ADDIE
Karen Ann Piasecki and Fire Captain Robert P. Morrison were wed onboard the yacht "Destiny," in the Hudson River, on April 5th. Morrison is a career captain with the North Hudson Regional Fire Department, assigned to Squad Co. 1, and he is a volunteer captain with Secaucus Eng. Co. 2/Rescue Co. 1.
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Hackensack, NJ. Members of the 4th platoon E-4, E-5, L-1 and R-1 during building pre plan on Pangborn Place.
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Vehicle News
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The Newtonville Fire Department of Buena Vista Town- North Hudson has placed into service a 2013 Chevy four South PlainďŹ eld Engine 5 has been assigned a 2013 Eship recently placed into service a new 2010 door pick up truck support unit. One Cyclone II 2000-gpm/750-gwt/30A-gft pumper with HME/Ahrens Fox 1500/2500/200A tanker. an eight man cab and 12 inch raised roof.
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Rochelle Park placed in service this 2012 American Lafrance / LTI. The new Truck 1 has a 1500 gpm pump/ 400 gwt and a 85 ft platform, using the trucks previous steel ladder and bucket sub structure.
Fort Lee Company 4 has placed into service a 4WD Ford F-550/Omaha Service Body support service unit equipped with pumps, six generators and haz-mat and decon supplies.
Parsippany Rescue-Recovery has accepted delivery of a Freightliner/Pierce unit which includes a changing room for scuba divers. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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The Closter Fire Department recently placed into service Utility 767, a 2013 Ford F350.
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The International-Matex Tank Terminal in Bayonne NJ recently put into service Ladder 14. Ladder 14 is a 2013 Sutphen Monarch Industrial Aerial with a 3,000 g.p.m/500 gallon water tank and 1,000 gallons of Class B Foam. The ladder is 75'ft with a 7 inch waterway and Akron Renegade Nozzle.
On Saturday, April 6, 2013, the Newark Fire Department Special Operations Division joined with FEMA to host a one day drill for emergency responders from seven New Jersey counties at the Newark Fire Department Training Academy. Firefighters from Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Union and Middlesex Counties participated in the drill, along with representatives from the FBI, the New Jersey Army National Guard, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police, NJ Transit Police, the Newark Police Department, the Jersey City Police Department and the Yonkers Fire Department. The exercise was prepared by the Newark Fire Department’s Special Operations Division, which created a scenario in which a major hurricane damaged a sewage treatment plant.
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Stabilization University stops in the North East!! Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park, NJ. Rescuers from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey descended on the little town of Lincoln Park, NJ on a sunny day in April. When they got there they were met with a car overturned and under another vehicle, a roll off dumpster on top of a Mercedes, and a dump truck rolled over onto a sedan trapping the occupants. These are just some of the challenging scenarios presented to the students of Res-Q-Jack’s Stabilization University! On the weekend of April 21st, members of the Lincoln Park Hose Company #2, led by Deputy Chief Shaun Mackey, set up various challenging scenarios in the vacant field behind the fire house. Vehicles were set up to resemble accidents involving multiple cars overturned, upside down on top of other vehicles, over rides, and under rides. One scene included a 6,000 lb culvert pipe on a car. This was all done to prepare for Res-Q-Jacks Stabilization University, a program developed by Res-Q-Jack to bring stabilization
training out to the fire departments. The event was brought to Lincoln Park by Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, INC the local Res-Q-Jack dealer. “We didn’t care if the students were using our equipment or our competitors, we just wanted to show folks there is more to stabilization then just throwing a strut under a vehicle on it’s side” says MidAtlantic owner Bill Lynch. Each station presented with different challenges. Students were broken into groups and rotated through each of the 12 stations with guidance from the instructors. “This was an opportunity for people from all over to get a chance to work with and learn from each other.” said Firefighter Dave Koldyk from Lincoln Park. “The class on the Res Q Jack struts was beyond my expectations. It is truly amazing to see the capability of what the Res Q Jack struts can accomplish”, said Chief Wesley Sharples of the Denville, NJ Fire Department. FF Jesse Eichelbaum from the Forks Township Fire Department in Easton
PA said “"We've used the Res-Q-Jack system for several years, and adding the STAB-U training was absolutely worthwhile. Great tools, great instruction, and sharpening skills while learning a few new tricks made for an excellent day. Don't miss out!" “ After taking this class, I don’t know why anyone would use anything else, no one has a product like this and backs it up with training!” said John Armstrong from Friendship Fire Company in Harpers Ferry, WV. “Well worth the trip!” In appreciation for hosting the event, Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems donated over $2,000 worth of equipment to Lincoln Park Hose Company #2. MidAtlantic is already working on next year’s event. For more information or to find a class near you, please visit www.Mid-AtlanticRescue.com .
Waterway in Northern New Jersey Initiative Waterway Inc, the nation's number one fire hose and ground ladder testing company welcomed Bob Cowan and Jim Ford to be their newest North Jersey franchisees. Bob Cowan, Bachelor of Science from Jersey State College, recently retired as Battalion Chief of the Elizabeth Fire Department, where he served 31 years. His last assignment was the Head of the Training Division. After retiring, Bob found that his passion was to bring top-level service and safety to firefighters. His son Tim, an Elizabeth firefighter, will be joining the team to help ensure quality and become a liaison between the franchise and the local departments. Jim Ford, who until recently ran his own highly successful inspection company, Amspec, LLC. has 35 years of experience in the industrial testing industry. He believes that quality control is important above all else and strives to ensure higher standards in testing by using only NSIT certified equipment. His mission is to ensure that all pressure and vacuum gauges, stopwatches and all other
measurement instruments are properly certified. His son, Jim Ford, Jr. will round out the North Jersey franchisee team by bringing his own managerial experience as well as mechanical and technical skills. Cowan and Ford's mission is to bring ISO certified testing to fire chiefs and companies everywhere. Their attention to detail and quality of service is beyond compare and they strive to make life easier for the chiefs, volunteers, and business owners in New Jersey. "I've watched Waterway expand its network steadily over the last few years and felt that I could leverage my experience and knowledge of fire departments in North Jersey with the outstanding testing service the Company offers," Bob said. The inception of this newest location will bring the number of Waterway franchisees to eighteen, distributed throughout the Eastern Seaboard, the midwest, Texas, Florida and New Mexico.
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First Priority Awarded $427,000 Federal Contract First Priority Emergency Vehicles, one of America's fastest growing emergency vehicle manufacturers and distributors, has been awarded a $427,000 contract for 28 specially equipped Chevrolet Tahoe specialty response vehicles for use by the Postal Inspector's Service. The units serve a critical homeland support function, and are used regionally to respond to Hazardous/dangerous mail events. Ken Rudnicky, First Priority's Production Manager noted, "This is our largest conversion unit order to date, and we are pleased it comes at a time of expansion in our Flanders facility, where the project will be completed. This was a very competitive bidding process, and we are honored the Postal Service recognized the quality and value that is long known as the hallmark's of First Priority's conversion brand.
tional and durable cabinet systems designed to safely carry a wide variety of sophisticated monitoring and detection equipment used by this specialized Postal Service unit. We are proud to support this mission, so critical in today's risk-enriched environment".
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Response to Terrorism, Revisited Following the April 15 explosion that took place at the Boston Marathon killing three and injuring more than 150 innocent people, we are once again reminded that terrorism continues to be a real threat. Be it home grown terrorists or from foreign lands, the threat remains the same as they STAYING attempt to SAFE strike fear into the hearts and Chief Henry Campbell minds of the American people. Fear is another word for terrorism and fear is what must be overcome. The American people must continue to carry out their daily activities as they normally would, but they must also be alert and vigilant to changes around them. Terrorism is designed to create panic and fear and meant to draw
public attention; wherein the terrorist strikes or makes threats, then disappears, to reappear who knows where and when. Determination and strong will can aid a free people in overcoming the terrorist threat and keeping us safe, but along with that, we as a country, and our emergency responders, must be prepared. We as first responders must be prepared for and respond to actual acts of terrorism. If there should be any form of terrorist attack in your community the fire and emergency services will be in the forefront of the response, and you must be capable of protecting yourself in order to protect others. That requires training of all department members in response to weapons of mass destruction (WMD); including nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons and explosive devices. In light of the Boston attack, it is important for first responders to review, revise, and or establish policies and guidelines that will protect responding members and
the public from acts of terrorism. Firefighters and EMS personnel must know how to react, precautions to observe and follow, what is expected of them at the scene of an incident and what they should and should not do. Since the terrorist incidents in Boston, there has been the usual increase in the number of reports of suspicious or abandoned packages on buses, trains, stations and terminals, office buildings, and on public thoroughfares. The public once again has gone on the alert and heeded the message “If you see something, say something!” Included also are mailings of packages to government officials and others containing possible chemical agents. All these incidents require a response that normally falls under police jurisdiction as crime scenes with fire and EMS personnel responding to assist the police agencies. What is a suspicious package? What is an explosive device? What does a bomb look like?
Maybe it is time to review or retake the FEMA Emergency Response to Terrorism Course at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/ert-ja.pdf What is your policy when responding to a reported bomb or explosive device? Don’t have one? Get one! You can start with the following information by retired Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn, FDNY with the complete text available at his web site: Terrorism Firefighting Strategies http://vincentdunn.com/dunn//n ewsletters/Terrorism-FirefightingStrategies.pdf Additional information may be obtained from the IAFC publication Terrorism Response A Checklist and Guide for Fire Chiefs at http://hps.org/homeland/documents/TerrorismResponse_GuideForFireChiefs.pdf The potential for a secondary device occurrence must be stressed in training and all first responders must always be alert to that possibility, note there was a secondary device used at the Boston Marathon on April 15. Strategy and tactics require ap-
proaching the scene of any suspected incident with caution and being prepared for any form of chemical or explosive release. The use of protective clothing and equipment including SCBA, being alert for outward warning signs that may indicate the type of danger present such as where vapor clouds, mist, and unknown liquids exist should trigger warnings. Should they be present, do not enter the area and withdraw to a safe position. The proper placement and staging of apparatus at the scene perimeter rather than at the front door, down the block or even around the corner is safer. Maintain scene safety and coordination using the NIMS and ICS, stay vigilant to your surroundings and what is going on while having an escape route in mind. All are important to your safety. Also remember that you are operating at a crime scene and the collection of evidence and your personal observations can be critical to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s). Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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earnings from sales. Seagrave is strong and will continue to build apparatus for many years to come. Today, FWD Seagrave produces a comprehensive range of custom apparatus ranging from pumpers, pumpertankers, rescue units to aerials, aerial quints, tractor-drawn aerials and platforms. Manufactured products include aerial ladders, telescopic boom platforms, custom chassis and custom bodies. Apparatus built at FWD Seagrave are constructed using long lasting and ulta high durability materials such as 3CR12 stainless steel and polyprene. All products are NFPA, DOT and FMVSS complaint. FWD Seagrave also produces specialized apparatus for commercial and military applications.
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Three car MVC in Allendale At approximately 11 a.m., AVFD was dispatched with AVAC to a three car motor vehicle crash on Franklin Turnpike just before West Crescent Avenue. Chief 930, Rescue 942 and Engine 932 responded and assisted with securing the vehicles and cleaning up the fluid spills from the vehicles. Franklin Turnpike was momentarily closed southbound from West Crescent Avenue to Ivers Road to clean up the incident.
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in two buildings Bayonne, NJ. Two buildings were heavily damaged on March 25, 2013 after a three alarm fire spread quickly from one building to another, injuring two and displacing six. Bayonne firefighters responded to 293 Broadway at 9:53 p.m. for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, JUMP TO FILE # heavy fire was 032613107 showing from an apartment located above a pizzeria with flames impinging on a three story brick building. Firefighters went into master stream and hand line operation and had the fire in the original fire building knocked down within 30 minutes, but the fire had already spread to the exposure building on the D side. Heavy smoke and fire started to show from the cock loft, forcing firefighters to direct their attention to the commercial building that housed a liquor store. Hand lines were advanced to the third floor via fire escapes to try and darken the fire, but the flames quickly consumed the cock loft and started to break through the roof. All personnel were evacuated from the building and two elevated master streams were placed in operation to darken the heavy fire showing from the roof. The bulk of the flames were knocked down around midnight, but water continued to flow into the building well after to hit remaining hot spots throughout. Access with water streams was limited due to the building having no windows on the second and third floors. The fire took several hours to bring under control. Firefighters remained on scene well into the morning flowing water on smol-
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dering structural members and breaking down equipment. Both buildings sustained significant damage and were unable to be occupied. Jersey City responded to the scene to provide assistance. Several
EMS units were on scene to provide rehabilitation. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Bayonne fire officials. - KEITH ADDIE
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“Mayday” called at Perth Amboy blaze Perth Amboy, NJ. A threealarm fire tore through a multipledwelling and damaged a second home on March 26, 2013, displacing 16 residents and causing non-life threatening injuries to three firefighters. The Perth Amboy Fire Depart- JUMP TO FILE # ment responded at 032613101 3:07 a.m. to 365 Grove St. for a reported fire. Upon arrival, companies found heavy smoke showing from a two-story ordinary constructed four-family home. Heavy fire conditions were found in the basement, but firefighters had difficulty accessing the windowless basement and getting water on the fire. Flames started to show through the floor and up the wall on the A side of the building and appeared to be gas fed, forcing firefighters to knock down the fire with hand lines from the exterior. Firefighters continued to search for a way to gain access to the basement to darken the fire, but were unsuccessful due to the conditions. Just about an hour into the incident, a firefighter on the second floor called a “mayday” as conditions deteriorated rapidly resulting in zero visibility and high heat. The RIT standing by was put to work and was able to get the trapped firefighter out the second floor window via ground ladder. The rescued firefighter was treated on the scene by EMS and later flown to St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston to be treated for possible burns and smoke inhalation. The intense flames eventually traveled up through void spaces and consumed the entire building, sending heavy smoke and fire through the roof, causing it to collapse. Several master streams were set up including two ladder pipes to douse the flames from the exterior. Efforts were also made to save a neighboring home from burning that sat just a few feet away from the fire building. The blaze took over four hours to bring under control. The original fire building was deemed a total loss, while the neighboring home suffered some fire, smoke and water damage. All of the residents were able to escape unharmed. Two of the firefighters suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released. Mutual aid fire departments from South Amboy and Sayreville responded to the scene to assist, while other departments covered the city during the incident. Several EMS units were on scene to provide rehabilitation and medical monitoring. Middlesex County Mutual Aid Coordinators were summoned to the scene to handle mutual aid assignments. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Perth Amboy fire officials, but it appears to have started in the basement. - KEITH ADDIE
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High line rescue training On March 23rd and 24th, the Toms River Fire Department's Technical Rescue team conducted a high line rope rescue training class. The training was facilitated by S.T.A.R.T. Rescue Training Inc. and was conducted at the Toms River Fire Academy. Most members of the technical rescue team are trained to the operations and technician level for rope rescue operations. The two day high line training course was selected as a good refresher for rope operations. High line rescue systems are inherently dangerous and should be used as a last resort if used at all. However, from a training perspective, a high line system is a very good training tool. In order to construct a high line system, all other components of rope rescue are required. This high line training requires the use of raising systems, lowering systems, patient packaging along with the understanding of angles and stress on anchors and knots.
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In Hudson County, the Town of Kearny Fire Department has in service this foam quick attack unit which is part of the UASI program. It is a 2012 Ford F-350, extended cab chassis with a Knapheide body. Specs include a Whelen custom lighting package, custom console, two Akron removable deck guns, two five inch custom steel pipe fabrications, AWG Harrington intake valves, a 120 gallon foam tank, a rear lift gate and a Boss snow plow. This vehicle was was converted by Emergency Equipment Sales.
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Two car MVC on the Garden State Parkway A little after 1:30 p.m. on March 23rd, a two car MVC happened on the Garden State Parkway milemarker 52 northbound. Station 421 from New Gretna was dispatched. Also dispatched was Squad 85 out of Ocean Co. 421 requested a second rig for one BLS patient. Southstar was summoned for the other patient. It took less then 15 minutes for Southstar. The patient was loaded in the ship and transported to a trauma center. The cause of the MVC was under investigation by the NJSP.
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Heavy fire on arrival in Egg Harbor Township Just before midnight, Egg Harbor Township fire companies Bargaintown and Cardiff were dispatched to 383 Heather Croft Apartments for multiple calls reporting a structure fire. Command arrived on scene reporting he had heavy fire on the top floor and through the roof of two units with extension to units on the bravo and delta side. Bargaintown Engine 1522 attempted to make an aggressive interior attack as Cardiff Tower 15 set up for aerial operations. Water problems were an issue as crews
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had to lay a long stretch down Hingston Ave to a good hydrant. As fire conditions began to deteriorate a second alarm was struck as well as a request for Somers Point Tower 45. As crews established a water supply, evacuation tones were sounded as exterior operations began to knock down the heavy fire. Scullville Ladder 15-35 and West Atlantic City Squirt 15-55
were set up in the rear and put into service in addition to Cardiff's tower and multiple hand lines. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within a half an hour, however crews remained on scene throughout the night performing overhaul. Mutual aid was provided by Scullville, Farmington, Somers Point, Northfield and Marmora. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.
Two car MVC sends one to hospital in Little Egg Harbor Township Just after 11:00 a.m. on April 2, an MVC occurred in front of the Cumberland Farms on Route 9 in the West Tuckerton section of Little Egg Harbor. Police shut down Route 9 in front of the store for about 35 minutes as members of Station 71 secured the vehicles and placed Speedy Dry down on the road. Squad 85 was dispatched as one subject was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The accident is under investigation by the LEHPD.
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Mobile home fire in Vineland Vineland, NJ. Flames caused extensive damage to a mobile home and displaced a family of four. At 11:43 p.m., on March 30th, Stations 3 and 6 were dispatched to 1887 N. Delsea Dr. (Route 47) Little Flower Mobile Home Park for a dwelling fire. Based on the calls received, the Cumberland County 911 Center struck the all hands. Companies responding on the initial box were E31, 33, 61 and Tower 6 along with Vineland EMS. Engines 11 and 42 (from stations 1 and 4) responded on the all hands. Station 1 Assistant Chief Phil
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McMahon was first on the scene and reported a double wide mobile home with fire through the roof. He ordered E-61 to lay in with a five inch supply line and stretch a one and three quarter inch line attack line. E-31 arrived on the scene and placed a one and three quarter inch backup line in service. Firefighters rescued a dog from the dining room area while conducting a primary search. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire.
Command declared the fire under control at 12:13 a.m. and the last crew left the scene at 4:02 a.m. Thirty-four fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze with five engines, a tower ladder and an ambulance. The dwelling appears to be a total loss. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the fire and police departments. The Southern Shore Chapter of the Red Cross provided assistance to the three adults and child. - JOHN CARR
At 1:19 p.m. on April 17th, North Branch and Green Knoll Fire Departments were dispatched into the North Branch section of Branchburg to the Taylor Forge Company for the reported fire in a dust collector on March 17th. First arriving Deputy Chief Mike Russoniello of North Branch reported a large smoke and fire condition to the side of the building. With that, North Branch Chief Hickson struck a second alarm, which brought in Bradley Gardens for a FAST team and Readington for a full response. Due to the nature of the manufacturing process of the facility, Somerset County Hazhat, Somerset County mutual aid coordinator and Branchburg Township fire officials also responded to the scene. Units took precautions deter-
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mining exactly what was in the container prior to starting fire suppression to protect themselves from potential hazardous materials. It was determined that the materials involved were various oils and filters used in the stainless steel manufacturing and fabrication process. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the exterior while a second crew inspected the interior of the structure for extension. Fire crews had the blaze under control within the 15 minute mark and all units were cleared within the 75 minute mark. - DAVID HICKSON
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A Kenilworth lieutenant stretches a three inch line at a five alarm apartment building fire on Irvington Ave. in Elizabeth.
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South Plainfield Chief Tom Scalera in command at a house fire on West Ave.
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Picatinny Arsenal Fire Chief Ron Guidetti and Morris County Coordinator Jack Alderton discuss foam operations at the scene of a multi-alarm fire in Rockaway Borough.
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2013 Skyline Lakes Fire Department officers pose in front of the memorial banner. Asst. Chief Doug Faber, Lt. Doug Everett, Capt. Mike Pellegrino, Lt. Jim Henderson, Chief Pete Lorie
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Fair Lawn Assistant Chief Howie Londner and Elmwood Park Assistant Chief Mike Pressler discuss operations during a fire on Broadway in Fair Lawn on March 29th.
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Fund set up to help survivors of fallen West, TX responders The NVFC is deeply saddened by the tragedy in West, Texas, which has claimed the lives of multiple firefighters, EMS responders, and community members and injured many others. We join the rest of the nation in grieving this terrible loss. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national JUMP TO FILE # fund to accept dona- 042513106 tions to assist the and survivors coworkers of the fire and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. http://firehero.org/news/2013/ westtx_041913.html In light of the tragic event in West, Texas on Wednesday and in cooperation with local support efforts, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national fund to accept monetary donations to assist the survivors and coworkers of the fire and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. Checks can be mailed to: NFFF c/o West, Texas Fire and EMS Fallen Hero Fund P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Donations also can be made by credit card at www.regonline.com/westtx. All donated funds will be used to assist the survivors and coworkers to rebuild their lives and support the programs and services they will need. As a result of the blast, the station along with the apparatus, equipment and turn-out gear were destroyed or badly damaged. If you would like to donate these items, please send a message with your contact information to www.firehero.org/contact and the Foundation will share this with the West, Texas department. "This fire and explosion have devastated the entire town in which so many people know and care about each other," said Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. "We want to ensure the survivors and coworkers of those who died in the line of duty know that the entire fire service family is holding them in our hearts and doing all we can to offer support." As part of the Foundation's mission to assist the survivors of the fallen, the Texas LAST (Local Assistance State Team) was activated on Wednesday night to pro-
vide support to local officials and public safety personnel in West. The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen
firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The NFFF also
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Command post at a fourth alarm on Belmont Ave. in Jersey City
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Garfield Chief Kopacz, Elmwood park Chief Shadwell, and Elmwood Park Assistant Chief Pressler direct units at the scene of a multiple alarm in Garfield on March 19th.
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Elizabeth Captain Gary Haszko at a four-alarm house fire on Marshall St.
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Carlstadt Fire Department Past Chief Dan Eckert and Wood Ridge Past Chief Tom Bischoff Jr. were in attendance at the installation of 2013 Carlstadt Fire Chief Jarrett Milligan. Chiefs Eckert and Bischoff are Jarrett's cousins.
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South Plainfield Captain Joe Abbruzzese takes a break after operating at a house fire on West Ave.
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TRT rescues driver of overturned cement mixer
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Rescue Technicians Tom DeSantis and Mike Bigelow assist from the ground as Nick Stitley works atop the mixer
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On April 4, 2013 at approximately 3:51 p.m., Somerville Rescue Squad’s (54 Rescue) EMS units and technical rescue team were dispatched to an overturned tractor trailer with entrapment in front of 280 Route 202/206 in Somerville. Also dispatched was an ALS unit from Somerset Medical Center and a request for a landing zone, but JUMP TO FILE # EMS units on scene 041313107 later canceled the medevac. Responding for 54 Rescue, Deputy Chief of Rescue, Mike Lapotasky (54-T1), arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. He discovered a tri-axle cement mixer on its side with the driver partially ejected through the driver’s side window of the cab. Somerville’s Rescue Squad’s Heavy Rescue (54-R1) was in service at that time, along with two Somerville Rescue Squad BLS units. It was subsequently determined that while the driver was not trapped or tangled in the vehicle, the driver was wedged in the window due to a partial ejection. Command was transferred to Somerville Rescue Squad Chief James Barry (54A) and 54-T1 assumed the role of section chief of rescue operations and 54-R1 arrived as well as two Somerville Rescue Squad BLS units. 54-T1 made a collaborative determination to conduct a short hoist using a 4:1 hauling device anchored to a high point from on top of the mixer. After the entrapped driver was assessed by on-scene BLS and ALS, it was determined that the driver’s position would not allow for the use of a KED or an LSB harness. Rescue crews then secured the driver’s cervical spine and protected his airway by placing a cervical collar on the patient and a full body hasty harness using webbing and attached the harness at the high point behind the driver’s head with a carabiner. TRT members established a high anchor point using ladders and rigged the 4:1 MA hauling device. After a well coordinated hoist to free the driver’s lower back, hips and legs from the window frame, a backboard was slid under the patient and webbing loops were tossed up to the hauling crew by the packaging crew. The driver was centered on the board and was subsequently removed from the vehicle with full cervical-spine precautions. The driver was transported by Somerville Rescue Squad with paramedics on board to Morristown Memorial Hospital. EMS crews from Somerville Rescue Squad (BLS) and Somerset Medical Center (ALS) monitored the driver’s vital signs. Responding were Somerville FD, Somerville PD, Bridgewater PD, Green Knoll FD, North Branch FD, and New Jersey DOT. 54-T1 and the TRT cleared the scene at 5:42 p.m.
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New TDA Quint for Garfield/EESS now with Seagrave In Bergen County, Garfield Fire Co. 4 received a new Spartan ERV tractor-drawn quint similar to ones that have become popular in the West Coast. The fact, however, is that Garfield did not get their idea from West Coast quints. They have had other generations of ladders trucks with tractors that carried a pump and water. According to fire company records, the present vehicle is the fifth generation of ladder trucks in the city. The first truck was described as a horse-drawn ladder wagon and saw service from 1906 through 1914. Walt McCall’s Iconografix book on city service trucks and quads indeed says that the term, “ladder wagon” was used back in the old days. It would also indicate that this was what was later called a “City Service Truck” or “CST”. The CST carried ground ladders and truck company equipment but did not have a pump. The Garfield records indicate that the replacement for their ladder wagon in 1914 was a CST, but there are no other details. Records show that in 1924, they bought a Seagrave aerial and in 1962 they bought another one with an 85 foot ladder. It is not known if this truck had a pump, but in 1971 a Maxim “F” Model tractor was bought to place under the Seagrave trailer, replacing the original tractor. I have taken photos of this truck and it had a 300 gpm pump, a booster reel and carried 150 gallons of water according to my notes. In 1978, a new Maxim aerial ladder and trailer were purchased and placed over the ’71 Maxim tractor, replacing the Seagrave aerial and trailer. In 1992, a Duplex/LTI 100 foot TDA was purchased with a 500 gpm pump and a water tank. The new 2012 truck sold by Campbell Supply Co. LLC., has an overall length of 63 feet, seven inches, a Spartan Gladiator ELFD cab with 10 seats, a Cummins ISX 15, 550 hp diesel engine, Whelen LED warning lights, 103 foot aerial ladder with wireless tip controls, Elkhart Scorpion monitor and 500 pound tip load, 16.5 foot outrigger spread, LED safety walkway lighting, heated/AC tiller cab, Hale DSD single-stage 1500 gpm pump, UPF 200 gallon water tank, a one inch trashline, two 1 ¾-inch crosslays, supply hose on the trailer, an aluminum body, 10 kw Smart Power generator, two Hannay electric cord reels and FRC scene lighting. A special “thank you” goes out to Chief John Kopacz and his members for assistance with the company’s historical records. As far as we are aware, it is the only tractor-drawn quint in the state. In other Campbell Supply news, they received three orders. One is for a Spartan ERV foam unit for Bayonne (Hudson County.) Specs include a Freightliner 114SD chassis with two door cab, Detroit DD 13, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax, singlestage 2250 gpm pump, 4,000 gallon Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.
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probably one of the last pierce platforms built on the Lance chassis is elizabeth avenue's L-26. delivered in 2006 it has a 2000 gpm pump, 150 gallon water tank, a 100 foot tower and 20 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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garfield Fc. 4, 2012 Spartan eRV gladiator eLFd, 1500/200/103' with 10 kw generator. it was sold by campbell Supply co. LLc.
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clinton First aid & Rescue, a-45-51 is a Renaissance Remount of a 2011 Ford F-450 chassis under a 2000 Braun chief XL. it was done by First priority emergency Vehicles.
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Matawan Boro L-2990, 2013 Sutphen 1500/500/75 ft with 10 kw generator. it was sold by emergency equipment Sales & Service.
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Wayne township e-2-2 of the p.o.L. Fire co.is a 2012 Spartan gladiator/toyne 1500/750/100/100 with a 10 kw generator.
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elizabeth avenue Fc, Franklin township, e-26, 1013 pierce arrow Xt 2000/750/25a/40B with 6 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services. foam and 200 gallon water tanks, Foam Pro Accumax 3150 system, Williams 500 pound Purple K system (The Gorilla) and an aluminum body. Also, Washington Township (Gloucester County) ordered a Spartan ERV pumper for the Hurffville station. Specs include a Gladiator MFD chassis, Hale Qmax 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water and 50 gallon foam tanks, Williams around-thepump foam system with E-Z Fill, 10 kw Onan generator and stainless steel body. It will join a 2011 Spartan/Crimson pumper which Campbell sold in that year. Also on order is a Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance on a Chevrolet chassis for Hamburg in Sussex County. They delivered to Malaga in
Franklin Township (Gloucester County) a Spartan ERV pumper on a Freightliner M2, 106 chassis. Specs include a 1500 gpm pump, 1250 gallon water tank, ladder rack, LED scene lights and a 6 kw Harrison generator. Also, the Union Beach EMS (Monmouth County) received two Wheeled Coach type III ambulances on Chevrolet chassis. Also in the news is that Emergency Equipment Sales & Service, LLC has been named the official Seagrave dealer for New Jersey along with the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Wayne. In addition they are also a factory approved service, warranty and parts center.
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Wildwood crest eMS, a-496, 2008 Ford e-450/Wheeled coach. They will be offering Seagrave pumpers, pumper-tankers, rescue units, aerials, quints and platforms. They parted ways with Sutphen, but still offer SVI Trucks apparatus and
Osage ambulances. They will still continue to service all makes of apparatus. - continued on page 58
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North Hudson Captain Mike Martin, of Squad Co. 1, worked his last tour on April 7th before retiring. Martin started his public safety career as a North Bergen police officer and later joined the North Bergen Fire Department. After the regional department was organized he was promoted to captain.
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Wood-Ridge Assistant chief Ron Phillips Jr. while on mutual aid in Hasbrouck Heights on April 5th at the scene of a house fire on Division Ave.
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Hoboken Fire Chief Richard Blohm welcomed friends and relatives to City Hall on March 25th during a promotional ceremony for three new battalion chiefs and eight new captains.
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Firefighters from Piscataway’s Arbor Hose Co. #1, joined Liberty Hose Co. from Keyport for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Newark Deputy Chief Mike Nasta directs operations at a four alarm fire in the city.
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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
- continued from page 54 They delivered to Hopewell Township (Mercer County) a Sutphen wetside tanker. Specs include a Kenworth T-800 chassis with two-door cab, Hale Sidekick 1,000 gpm pump, 4000 gallon water tank, pump and roll capability, three Newton dump valves,Whelen LED lighting package and stainless steel body and plumbing. They also delivered to the Borough of Matawan (Monmouth County) a Sutphen 75 foot aerial quint with a 1500 gpm pump, a 500 gallon water tank and a 10 kw generator. They have on order for Prospect Heights in Ewing Township a Sutphen support truck on an International TerraStar chassis with four-door cab. It will have an International MaxxFroce 7, 300 hp diesel engine, 12 foot non-walk-in body, Smart Power 10 kw generator and 6 kw Command L:ight. Two fire departments have ordered E-ONE quints on Cyclone II chassis.
West Windsor Township in Mercer County ordered an HP-75 and Sparta Township in Sussex County ordered an HP-100 platform. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has received an order from the Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department for a heavy rescue. It will have a Seagrave chassis with 22 foot 4 inch Rescue 1 walk-in body. Specs include a 30 kw hydraulic generator, 9K Will Burt Night Scan, 12,000 pound front winch, 9,000 pound portable winch with three receivers, speedy dry hopper and a CAFS system. It will be powered by a Cummins ISX 12, 500 hp diesel. Also on order is a USAR rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis for the Jersey City Fire Department (both Hudson County.) They made the following P.L Custom ambulance deliveries: In Hunterdon County, the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad received a Medallion 170 on a Ford E-450 chassis. In Morris County, the Milton First Aid
Squad in Jefferson Township received a Medallion 80 on a Ford E-350 chassis and in Monmouth County the Borough of Bradley Beach received a Type I Classic on a 2012 Ford E-450 4 x 4 chassis. Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce deliveries: an Impel, Encore medium duty rescue to the Washington Township Fire Department (Warren County) and to the Holland Fire Company (Hunterdon County) a 2000 gallon dry side tanker on a Freightliner chassis. They received an order from the Borough of Oakland (Bergen County) for a Velocity pumper with a split tilt cab, similar to Pierce’s old Lance model. First Priority Emergency Vehicles reports the following ambulance deliveries: a Braun Chief XL on a Ford E-450 chassis to Cliffside Park EMS (Bergen County), a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford E-450 chassis under a Road Rescue Ultramedic to the Lakewood EMS (Ocean County) and three McCoy Miller Guardian Type II’s on
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Ford E-350 chassis, one each to People Transport in Old Bridge Township (Middlesex County), Belleplain EMS in Dennis Township (Cape May County) and All American Ambulance in Clifton (Passaic County.) They have orders for the following ambulances: a Braun Chief XL on a Ford E-450 chassis for the Cape May Fire EMS, a McCoy Miller Guardian Type II on a Ford E-350 chassis for Rocket Medical Transport in (Passaic Wayne Township County) and two First Priority Renaissance Remounts of Ford E-450 chassis under PL Custom modules for the Wall Township First Aid & Rescue Squad in Monmouth County. The Fire Apparatus Division received two KME orders: One is from the Franklinville Fire Company, Franklin Township (Gloucester County) for a tanker. Specs include a Peterbilt 367 chassis, Cummins ISX, 500 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Whelen NFPALED lighting package, Hale Qmax, single-stage, 2,000 gpm pump, UPF 4,000 gallon elliptical water tank with mirror finish, side and rear pneumatic dump valves, 3/16 inch aluminum LX tender body, slide-out fender storage compartments and dual cribbing storage compartments. The NJ State Police ordered for the New Jersey Task Force 1, a heavy duty rescue truck. Specs include an International 7600, 6 x 4 chassis, International MaxxForce 13, 475 hp diesel engine, Allison 400 EVS transmission, Diamond Logic Multiplex
System, 3/16 inch heavy duty combination rescue body, dual armless awnings, R.O.M. roll-up compartment doors, Onan 35 kw pto driven generator, dual Hannay electric cord reels, FRC 120 volt LED scene lights and Federal Signal back up camera. They made the following KME deliveries: to Burlington County and assigned to Mount Laurel, a 4,000 gallon elliptical foam tanker on a 2013 Mack GU713, 6 x 4 chassis. Specs include a Mack MP-8, 455 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Edwards MFG, 300 series foam transfer pump, National Foam Balanced Pressure foam proportioning system, KME, “LE” 3/16 inch aluminum tanker body, FRC Spectra 12 volt scene lighting and R.O.M. roll-up compartment doors. Also, Millville in Cumberland County received a Predator Panther pumper on an MFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab. Specs include a Cummins ISL 9, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission, six seat cab, Waterous CMU, two-stage 2,000 gpm pump, 1,000 gallon UPF water tank, FRC Spectra 12v scene lighting, KME 168 inch Flushback 304L, stainless steel pumper body, rooftop storage compartments, R.O.M. painted roll up compartment doors, Harrison 15 kw hydraulic generator, Will Burt 9,000 watt Night Scan, one Hannay electric cord reel and Dual CMW reels in front bumper for extrication tools. - JOHN MALECKY
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Jim Henderson's son from the Skyline Lakes Fire Department in Ringwood, NJ proudly donned his dad's gear.
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