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Early morning house 200 Club of Ocean County’s fire in Garfield Meritorious Service Award
A fire burned through a house in Garfield on the morning of June 22nd. Fire companies were dispatched to 57 Irving Place at 6 a.m. Police units confirmed a working fire. Assistant Chief Morano arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the home. Engine 3 first due stretched lines to the rear of the structure while Truck 4 set up in the rear. Assistant Chief Kovacs took command of the incident calling for additional units to the scene. Engine 2 arrived and stretched additional lines. It took firefighters less then an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported during the operation. Mutual aid from Lodi and Saddle Brook assisted on the scene while Wallington was used for a FAST team.
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Don with other members of Beachwood Fire Department (L-R Asst. Chief Dennis Allen, Don, Chief Roger Hull, Firefighter Mark Rutkowski)
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The New Milford Fire Department would like to congratulate Deputy Chief Ross Rhein and his wife Mariel on their wedding on July 12th. May your futures hold many years of happiness and love! Congrats Chief!
The Beachwood Fire Department is honored to announce that long time member and Past Chief Donald Wiesner was a recipient of the 200 Club of Ocean County's Meritorious Service Award. The 200 Club's mission is to support the families of fallen police, fire, first aid squad members and members of the New Jersey State Police who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Other goals of the 200 Club are to provide scholarships and annual Valor, Life-Saving, and Meritorious Service Awards to members of emergency services. At the 27th Annual Awards Reception held June 10, 2015 at the La Bove Grande in Lakehurst, Chief Wiesner was one of twentyone individuals honored. Former New York Giant Keith Elias was the keynote speaker and provided powerful, heartfelt opening remarks. Chief Wiesner was recognized for proudly serving the Beachwood Fire Department for over 62 years, where he is still active. Don started his fire service with the United States Air Force, serving in Anchorage (AL) with the Air Force and with the Anchorage Fire Department on his "off hours". Don answered his first call in Beachwood in 1953 while he was on leave from the military. Don was then shipped out to Korea, where he was a firefighter during the war. Don almost lost his life when his base and fire station were bombed and his truck was destroyed by heavy enemy fire and shrapnel. After the war, Don settled in
JUMP TO FILE #071415114 Beachwood and became a member of our department in 1956. Don was the Chief of the Department from 1967-1973. He served as an Ocean County Fire Coordinator for 33 years, initially as a deputy then as chief coordinator. Don represented Ocean County on the Board of Managers of the New Jersey Fireman's Home for 24 years, where he also maintained the Fireman's Home Museum, donating and restoring numerous pieces of his personal collection. Don also served in the Toms River Chemical/ Ciba-Geigy Fire Brigade, where he also was chief. Don toured firehouses around the world representing the Beachwood Fire Department as part of a People to People program for the fire service. Don is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the New Jersey State Fireman's Association. Don continues to serve today and is our department's historian. Don has amassed a numerous personal collection preserving the history of our department, the Borough of Beachwood, Ocean County, and the fire service in general. The Beachwood Fire Department would like to thank the 200 Club for recognizing Chief Wiesner and congratulate Don and all of the other recipients. - ROGER HULL
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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
Ohio: David Knapke, 55 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: May 30, 2015 Death Date: June 5, 2015 Fire Department: Williamsburg Township Emergency Services Initial Summary: Fire Lieutenant Knapke suffered a sudden cardiac event and collapsed while operating at the scene of a mutual aid structure fire in Mt. Orab, Ohio, on May 30. Knapke was resuscitated at the scene of the fire and flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment. Subsequently, due to test results and in accordance with his end of life care plan, Lieutenant Knapke was moved to the Hospice of Cincinnati where he succumbed to his injury on June 5th.
Alabama: James Donald “Donnie” Keith, 59 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 3, 2015 Death Date: June 4, 2015 Fire Department: Mount Zion Fire & Rescue Initial Summary: While at home several hours after responding to two fire calls, including one in a recreational vehicle at the Clear Creek Recreation Area Campground, Fire Captain Keith complained of not feeling well and suffered a cardiac arrest. Captain Keith was treated and transported to a local hospital by fellow responders where despite all efforts he succumbed to his injury.
Virginia: Ian Haxton, 31 Rank: Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Incident Date: June 6, 2015 Death Date: June 6, 2015 Fire Department: Student Conservation Association Veteran Fire Corps Initial Summary: Veteran Fire Corps Crewmember Haxton suffered a medical emergency and collapsed 200 yards from the finish line while participating in the Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity Test. Medical care was immediately rendered by local emergency medical responders who had been staged
on-site for the test. Crewmember Haxton was transported to an Advanced Care Facility where he passed away from a nature and cause of injury still to be determined. At the time of the fatal incident, Haxton was serving at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in Sasabe, AZ, preparing for a series of prescribed burns scheduled to take place at the Refuge.
New Jersey: Thomas D. Miserendino, 71 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 25, 2015 Death Date: June 4, 2015 Fire Department: Beachwood Vol. Fire Company #1 Initial Summary: Firefighter Miserendino arrived at the fire station on May 25th in full dress uniform to participate in the fire department’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade. Miserendino officiated over the memorial services at the fire station and then drove fire apparatus in the parade across town where he was scheduled to perform memorial duties during the town’s official ceremony at a local veteran’s park. Shortly after his arrival at the town’s ceremony, Firefighter Miserendino began to feel ill, and other members observed that something was wrong with him. EMS responded and he was transported to a local hospital for care. Miserendino was admitted for cardiac treatment and was discharged the next day. A few hours after returning home, he suffered an apparent heart attack, and was transported by EMS back to the hospital. Firefighter Miserendino remained there for treatment, however, his condition gradually worsened and he passed away at the hospital on June 4th.. Pennsylvania: Wille O. Sensenich, 69 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2015 Death Date: June 49 2015 Fire Department: North Huntingdon Township Circleville Volunteer Fire Department Station #8 Initial Summary: Firefighter Sensenich died from apparent cardiac arrest several hours after responding to an electrical fire in a residential structure.
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CIKALO PHOTOS
Flanders fights car fire in the fire lane
While the fire lane is designed for emergency apparatus and not civilian vehicles, that was not the case with a passenger sedan that caught fire during the late evening hours. On July 16th, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Mount Olive Communications Center dispatched Flanders Fire and First Aid to the front of Walmart for the reported motor vehicle fire in the fire lane. Upon the arrival of patrol, the vehicle was fully involved, starting in the engine compartment. A quick knock was made by Flanders Fire and extensive overhaul took place. The front of Walmart was also investigated for any signs of extension due to the proximity of the fire. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A Jersey City Medical Center EMT gives O2 to King, a pet cat that escaped a smoky three alarm dwelling fire on Dales Avenue, July 25th.
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Labor intensive multi-alarm fire in Carlstadt Two Carlstadt engine companies were working a fully involved truck fire on the New Jersey Turnpike when a call for a smell of smoke at Bella Pizza on Hackensack Avenue and Broad Street JUMP TO FILE# 063015152 was received. The stubborn blaze began just after 11:30 a.m. on June 29th. An exhaust fan at the rear of the building caught fire then extended to the upper floors. Several employees tried to extinguish the fire, but their efforts proved futile. Mutual aid was quickly called to the scene as a second alarm. Moments later, a third alarm was called. As mutual aid units began to arrive with low manpower, a fourth alarm with a request for two engines and a ladder above the fourth alarm assignment was transmitted. The fire was running the walls on all floors of the building and the exposure building. Interior units reported a portion of the rear second floor had collapsed. This labor intensive operation required firefighters to open up the walls, floors, and ceilings to get at hidden pockets of fire. The fire was declared under control around 1:20 p.m.. Officials later said the fire went to five alarms, fourth alarm assignment working on scene while fifth alarm companies to cover. Two firefighters were taken to Hackensack Medical Center; one, from Carlstadt, for a shoulder injury and the other, from Moonachie treated for heat. Mutual aid that operated on
scene came from East Rutherford, Wallington, Hasbrouck Heights, Rutherford, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Wood-Ridge, Secaucus and Lodi. Companies that covered at the
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Jersey City displays new fire apparatus UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers
A fleet of shiny new pumpers and trucks rolled into Liberty State Park in June, along with city officials, to show off the new equipment that will protect the 280,000 residents, plus workers and visitors in Jersey City. The new units were purchased with a combination of city, state and federal funds. Two 1500-gpm pumpers were assigned to Engine Co.'s 7 and 15. A 2000-gpm model operates with Engine Co. 9, in the center of the city. A unique piece of apparatus in this group is the Marine Coastal Response Unit (MCRU), which is part of Marine Co. 1. The officers and members of this company man the city's fire boats. This land unit is also used by the company for land responses, including its use as additional manpower at working/multiple alarm fires, plus first responder medical calls. Members of the company are trained in areas consisting of, but not limited to: 100 Ton Masters, Firefighting I and II, rescue operations, shipboard firefighting, hazardousmaterials, CBRNE technicians, First Responder-D and water rescue. This unit was purchased in response to “vulnerabilities that the city discovered during Hurricane Sandy,” said Public Safety Director James Shea. The city is surrounded on the West by Newark Bay and the Hackensack River and by New York Harbor and the Hudson River on the East. Liberty and Ellis Islands are located in these waters. There are numerous marine terminals to serve the Port District, which are among the busiest in the country. The MCRU vehicle is built on a Ford F-550 4WD, four-door crewcab chassis and it is commonly known as a brush rapid attack unit. It has a rear-mounted pump rated at 250-gpm, plus a 200-gallon water tank. In addition, there is an inflatable Zodiac boat roof mount. Ladder Co. 6 has been assigned a 95-foot mid-mount platform. In the 1960's, this company was assigned a 90-foot American LaFrance “AeroChief” model platform. This was followed by two tower ladders and a rear mount aerial ladder. The tradition of a platform has been re-activated with this new apparatus. Ladder Co. 12 received a 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder. Mayor Steve Fulop, Chief of Department Darren Rivers and other city dignitaries assembled at the park to greet media personnel, with Jersey City's new skyline, One World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop. Deputy Chief Joseph Giancaspro said the city last purchased new apparatus in 2009. Ladder 6's tower was purchased with 80 percent of the funds paid for via a federal grant, and the MCRU
was paid for with a federal grant, officials said. “This is really a commitment to making sure the fire department has all the equipment necessary to be the premiere fire department in the state of New Jersey,” the mayor said. DOWNS: A 42-year-old Blairstown woman died after a fire damaged the home she rented on Route 94, June 10th. UPS: Jim Miller suffered a heart attack in his Carneys Point home in April, and thanks to local emergency responders and his neighbor the man is alive and was able to personally thank them at a recent township committee meeting. The neighbor gave him CPR and got a pulse, his wife Diane said. Carneys Point ambulance squad members, firefighters and police arrived. Jim flat-lined again. Within the time of getting Jim in the ambulance and transporting him to the hospital, he flat-lined at least four times, she said. Those honored at the meeting were AMR crew Jason Ellis and Sean Driscoli, Firefighters Charles Mille, Ted Stranhan Jr., Paul Mulbaier and Eric Sheppard. Also recognized were police Captain Andrew Kleban and Police Officers Donald Haines along with Inspira paramedics G. Roberts and K. Montgomery and their neighbor. DOWNS: A 74-year-old man died after a fire ripped through his Brower Dr. home in Brick on June 14th. The man and his wife escaped from the house on their own, officials said. When first responders arrived, they found neighbors giving the man CPR. First responders took over, but attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful. UPS: North Brunswick Fire Co. 1 is celebrating 90-years of service to the community. The company received a proclamation from the Township Council in June. DOWNS: The owner of 500 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, a management company in Clifton, was cited for failure to properly maintain fire escapes and for obstructing a means of egress due to a fire escape being blocked by a metal gate, officials said. The violations came to light after a two alarm fire at the four-story apartment building in June. The building owner was also cited for having multiple fire alarms that were either disabled or removed and for having a locked exit door. UPS: Atlantic City firefighters set to be laid off in June will keep working for at least two and a half more months, thanks to a $3.2 million federal grant. The SAFER grant was paying the salaries and benefits of 50 firefighters, but the city planned to lay off them and 35 others to help close a huge budget gap. The city is awaiting news of a two-year extension that would kick in after this one runs out, officials said. DOWNS: An Eastampton fire police vehicle crashed in Medford Twp. while on a mutual aid run, June 23rd, sending two members to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said. UPS: Twenty-eight Linden firefighters recently completed a technical rescue training class. The training consisted of three parts-high
Jersey City firefighters pose with their new firefighting apparatus
angle rope rescue, confined space rescue and trench rescue. The training was funded through a $92,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant. DOWNS: Members of Station 1 in Atlantic City are out of their firehouse due to mold. They relocated to a lifeguard station on States Ave. UPS: Ocean City firefighters rescued several people, who were trapped on balconies at a burning home located steps away from the boardwalk on July 5th. Firefighters removed all, including one person using a wheelchair, to safety. Officials said seven people, including a firefighter, suffered smoke inhalation and/or minor injuries and were treated at hospitals. DOWNS: A three alarm fire on Beatty St., Trenton, damaged four homes, displacing two families and injured two firefighters, June 23rd, authorities said. UPS: A GoFundMe web page has been set up by the Hope House Humane Fire Company to try to raise $15,000 for the restoration of a 1794 hand pumper to be displayed in the Fireside Museum in Bordentown. The museum will display equipment from the period when Old City Hall, which was closed in the late 1960's, was one of five operating firehouses in Bordentown. It will be located in the three rooms that made up the firehouse, which was in operation beginning in the 1880's. The rest of the building is used to hold events. DOWNS: A fire at broke out at the Wendy's restaurant on Route 17, June 25th, in Rutherford that caused part of the roof to collapse, officials said. The “accidental fire” was caused by maintenance personnel working on the roof, Fire Chief Craig Scott said. The fire burned through a portion of the roof, causing part of a HVAC unit to fall into the building, Scott said. Everyone was evacuated from the building and one East Rutherford firefighter was treated for exhaustion. UPS: An Assistance to Firefighters grant (AFG) of $25,397 was awarded to the Berkeley Heights Fire Department for new haz-mat suits and a mobile repeater.
DOWNS: The Red Cross assisted 15 people displaced by a fire in a Nichols St., Newark, dwelling on July 5th. One firefighter suffered minor burns, officials said. UPS: The Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad received a $33,700 AFG for safety operations. DOWNS: More than 30 people were displaced after a four alarm fire on Hamilton Ave., Paterson, consumed three homes, June 30th. UPS: The Pattenburg Rescue Squad received a $56,167 AFG for safety operations. DOWNS: A smokey fire in the abandoned Curtis-Wright aircraft engine plant in Wood-Ridge was deliberately set by two juveniles, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said. He added that the two, as well as three more juveniles, who were present when the fire was started, were charged in connection with the multiple-alarm fire. The fire broke out among piles of discarded pallets and tires in Building 60 on July 8th. UPS: Firefighters who possess a Burlington County Library card can borrow fire service books from the library thanks to a donation of 25 books from the Hunter's Heroes Foundation. This is a non-profit group formed to honor the memory of Cinnaminson Lt. Christopher Hunter. Lt. Hunter passed away in 2014 after working his shift and responding to emergency calls. Hunter was constantly reading and training to better himself and his department. DOWNS: Jersey City Engine 8 was involved in a MVA at Bergen and Virginia Avenues, July 12th, while responding to an alarm. UPS: New firefighters in Wildwood are Dave Bannon, Darrick Kobierowski, Matt Long and Rich Harron. DOWNS: One person was killed in an overnight fire in a Pine St. dwelling in Morristown, July 13th. UPS: Dozens of first responders in Bergen County received training on how to handle a potential oil train derailment in a series of drills given in July by CSX, the railroad company that hauls millions of gallons of volatile crude oil through the region.
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DOWNS: A four alarm fire on East 21st St., Bayonne, claimed the lives of a husband and wife on the morning of July 11th. Three people, besides the two, who perished, were unconscious on the second-floor when firefighters rescued them, Fire Chief Gregory Rogers said. UPS: Paterson has been awarded $7.5 million in SAFER grant money to pay for 49 firefighters' salaries over the next two-years. DOWNS: A Newark woman has been charged with arson after she allegedly set fire to a mattress in an abandoned Bergen St. building, July 8th, following an argument with her boyfriend where the couple was squatting, according to an Essex County spokeswoman. UPS: The Westampton Township Fire Department will hire three new full-time firefighters after the department secured a $372,000 SAFER grant. This will allow the department to have four paid firefighters on duty during each shift. DOWNS: Moviegoers were forced out of a Hamilton multiplex, July 13th, after a popcorn machine caught fire, sending thick smoke throughout the building, officials said. Concession workers doused the machine with fire extinguishers before firefighters arrived at the AMC Hamilton on Sloan Rd. UPS: On July 15th, members of Netcong Fire Co. 1 reunited ducklings that had been separated from their mother. A police officer told firefighters a group of ducklings had fallen over the falls on Musconetcong Lake and could not find their way out, officials said. Firefighters found four ducklings huddled together in the corner of the dam. They then threw a ladder over the railing to gain access to the dam and held hand lights as the crew made its way into the water. Firefighters rescued the ducklings and reunited them with their mother. Involved in the rescue were Assistant Chief Rob Schellhammer, Lt. Ray Bock and Firefighters Jim Hess and Frank Schomp. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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NJ Metro Fire Photographers Association’s 30th Anniversary Photo Night Ridgefield Park, NJ. The New Jersey Metro Fire Photographer’s Association held their 30th Annual Photo Night on June 20th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. In addition to photo and video presentations, there JUMP TO FILE # was a fire apparatus 062715103 photo shoot in the parking lot of the Ridgefield Park High School with the weather not giving the photographers the bright sunshine they wanted, but they photographed Ridgefield Park's new Sutphen pumper for Engine 4. This year’s event was dedicated to the club's members, Joe Christman and Harvey Eisner, who passed away last year. Vice President Paul Stabile served as master of ceremony for the evening. Before the show, a roll call was made of local firefighters who died in the line of duty since last year’s photo night. The night started out with
photos by club member Robert Knobloch, which featured images from his father Arty, who was one of our original club charter members. The NJMFPA produced a presentation featuring the FDNY. Club President Scott Wentworth was next. After intermission, this year's featured photo presentation came from Ret. FDNY Lt. Bob Pressler, a former club member. He showed images from the 70's and 80's from the FDNY, Newark (NJ), and Boston. Then, Ret. FDNY Dispatcher 120, Warren Fuchs, a longtime friend of the club, produced a presentation of images and audio from the Blackout of 1977, that occurred in New York City. Club Member Bill Tompkins did a recap of major blazes from years’ past from the city of Paterson. The evening ended with several raffle drawings, which were held for door prizes.
The crowd gathered for the presentations
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The NJMFPA cover board's of club members photos appearing on covers of publications. Several hundred have appeared and the boards are still growing
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NJMFPA club founder Rich Wolfson addressed the crowd.
Vice President Paul Stabile was the MC for the evening.
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DOWNS: One of Flemington-Raritan Rescue Squad's ambulances caught fire, July 21st, while en route to a medical call. The crew escaped unhurt and another ambulance took the call. UPS: Ridgewood Fire Lt. Brandon Corcoran was recently honored for setting a new world record. The record was for running a mile in full turn-out gear in 6 minutes and 45 seconds at the annual Fred d'Ella Memorial Day Ridgewood Run. The old record was 7 minutes and 58 seconds. Corcoran was presented with a proclamation commemorating his accomplishment by state Assemblyman David Russo at a village council meeting. DOWNS: On July 19th the victim of an assault ran to the quarters of Jersey City Engine 8 for help. The man, who was bleeding profusely, was assisted by firefighters until EMS arrived. UPS: A beloved Elmwood Park landmark has received a $12,000 facelift. A Vietnam war-era anti-tank gun has returned to the Boulevard and Market St., where it has stood over 40 years. Known locally as “The Tank,” it was refurbished by Valtek Truck & Body Shop of Paterson, which specializes in restoring fire apparatus and other heavy machinery. “It is iconic to many of our long-term residents and especially our veterans,” said Councilman Joseph Domsrowski. DOWNS: A three alarm fire in a Dales Ave., Jersey City, dwelling quickly worked its way up from the second to third floor on July 25th. Jamille Paul created a rope out of sheets and tied it to the bed frame. He then used his “rope” to carry his niece to the ground and then, with his mother's help, he brought his two dogs down as well. Firefighters arrived in time to wedge a ladder into a small alley to rescue the mother, now hanging outside the window, officials said. The mother, Helen Paul, sustained a broken wrist and cuts to her forearm. UPS: Lyndhurst Fire Chief Paul
Haggerty and Police Sgt. Andrew Marmorato used an extension ladder from the sergeant's vehicle to help rescue a couple down from the roof of a burning Willow Ave. home on the morning of Aug. 1st. Off duty P.O. Nick Abruscato was driving home when he noticed the smoke and called the fire in. He tried to enter the house but was prevented by heavy smoke. The couple were awakened and trapped by the smoke, Police Captain John Valente said. The couple moved to the roof where they awaited help. The man and woman were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment of smoke inhalation. DOWNS: Spotswood EMT Hinal Patel was killed in a multi-vehicle accident involving her ambulance while enroute to a mutual aid MVA call in East Brunswick, July 25th. The ambulance turned over in the crash at Cranbury Rd. and Ryders La. Patel was an EMT with the North Stelton Vol. Fire Co. and Spotswood EMS. She aspired to become a physician or physician's assistant and was planning to attend a master's program at the Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences this fall, officials said. UPS: Kearny will receive $1,595,844 in SAFER funds to hire 12 firefighters. DOWNS: A Linden probationary firefighter and his family lost their two pet dogs in an August 1st fire that destroyed their Hayes Ave. home. Firefighter Daniel Sura, 23, was about three-quarters of the way through his training at the time of the fire. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Denise and Michael Hreha to collect donations for the family at http://www.gofundme.com/3u2atsfug . Fire Chief Joseph Dooley said the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental involving possible electrical equipment. UPS: On July 1, before the Hackensack Fire Department's annual memorial ceremony, New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Association President Charles Lind, Jr. presented city firefighters with a donation for the H.F.D.'s Widows and Orphans fund.
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New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Association President Charles Lind, Jr. (fourth from left) presented Hackensack Captain John Taylor with a donation for the H.F.D.'s Widows and Orphans Fund before the department's annual memorial ceremony on July 1st.
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Navigate or Die! The Importance of Land Navigation Skills for First Responders
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The captains of Truck Co.'s 1 and 2 accepted Unit Citations for their rescue of a victim trapped in an auto at Overpeck Creek in August. RON JEFFERS
Ridgefield Park Independence Day tradition continues Ridgefield Park, N.J. On the morning of July 4th, at 8 a.m. sharp, officers and members of the fire department gathered at the memorial fire bell site on Euclid Avenue for the annual inspection and awards ceremony. Fire Chief Mike Lauer welcomed firefighters and their families, village officials and residents to the event. The chief gave a report on the status and activities of the department and welcomed Engine Co. 4’s new Sutphen pumper to the event for the first time. Retired history school teacher, George Fosdick, the village mayor and fire commissioner, offered a history lesson about this country on its 239th birthday. Fire apparatus parked along
their rope-rescue of a person trapped in an auto at Overpeck Creek on August 19th. Before concluding, Commissioner Fosdick spoke of the fire department and its accomplishments, but stressed never to sit back on morals. He added, “We have to do better, we will do better. Service, sacrifice and respond 24/7 for the people we serve, working together with our neighbors.” After the inspections, firefighters assembled for breakfast at the Knights of Columbus before participating in one of the oldest parades in the country and the awarding of trophies.
JUMP TO FILE #070615103 the street with turn-out gear neatly lined up next to each rig for inspection. Before the inspection, current and former fire chiefs, local officials and judges participated in the traditional walk passed all six fire companies to greet their members. During the ceremony, Firefighter Tim Wilson was recognized for 55-years of service. Captain William Graves, of Engine Co. 1, was cited for 40-years of service. Chief Lauer and Assistant Chief John Malool presented two unit citations to the members of Truck Companies 1 and 2 for
- RON JEFFERS
APPARATUS IN ACTION
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Elizabeth Engine 1 operating at a three-alarm house fire on Alina St.
Land Navigation, or Orienteering, is an essential individual skill and valuable training tool for first responders and supervisors. After a disaster strikes, once familiar terrain may be unrecognizable and difficult to traverse by vehicle or on foot. In many situations, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) may not function leaving Responders dependent on use of map and compass to navigate, orient and provide locations for rescue efforts. Learning to use a map and compass teaches valuable skills and can save lives. For supervisors, land navigation is itself a valuable training event and can easily incorporate other tasks at low cost and with minimum time to set up. My career in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret and my volunteer emergency service experience in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) have proven the worth of solid land navigation skills without the use of technology. As a small unit leader in elite units of the 82d Airborne Division and Special Forces, I learned a lot about myself and honed my leadership skills using land navigation during training exercises and combat operations. Land navigation also provides a tremendous assessment opportunity for supervisors of candidates and trainees. U.S. Army Special Forces uses land navigation as a valuable source of information on candidates during the infamous Assessment and Selection program. I had the honor of supervising this program to screen Army officers and noncommissioned officers trying out for the Green Berets. The ability to navigate on foot over extended distances without a GPS was a vital aspect of our assessment process. Easily done in all types of terrain and weather conditions, land navigation is a high impact, low cost training event. Conducted by itself or with additional training tasks incorporated, land navigation develops individual and leader skills and is a valuable assessment venue for trainees and candidates of your First Responder team. I love land navigation! Some people know it as "orienteering". By either name, it basically means the skill of moving from point to point using a map and compass. In my quest to become a Green Beret, land navigation taught me valuable lessons in trusting my equipment, confidence in decisionmaking, control of fear and panic, and when leading others - leadership. That's right, learning to navi-
gate with a map and compass is a leader development opportunity. Invaluable Self Development Orienteering with a map and compass is a perfect training event for people performing various roles in emergency services. Individuals in search and rescue, law enforcement and disaster relief will benefit greatly from developing orientation skills. My training in the U. S. Army Ranger School and later in Special Forces required me to hone skills at traveling alone on foot for long distances over varied terrain in all weather conditions, day and night. Nothing compares to facing a challenge alone to assess your decision-making, attention to detail, judgment, motivation, and control of fear. Part of leader development is knowing your strengths and weakness and orienteering alone will help you do a self-assessment. Essential Leader Development You, as the leader, set the example and make decisions for your team. If lives are at stake, you want to make navigation decisions with confidence and teach those skills to your subordinates. During training, making decisions on route selection, search areas, and teaching team members navigation skills are great leader development opportunities. High Impact Training Land navigation provides a great amount of training on a wide variety of topics in a short amount of time. The training is simple to set up, low cost, and affords the incorporation of many other training tasks. For example, in a multiple point course each point can have a station set up so a person navigates to a point then performs a mission related task before moving to the next point. Even setting up the course can be a training event. GPS Is Not Your Friend – The Case for Map and Compass Skills Sadly, the ability to navigate with a map and compass is quickly becoming a lost art as technology makes us complacent. Even though all it takes is thick cloud cover or dead batteries and your GPS is not going to work. Keep in mind, after a disaster your own neighborhood may not be recognizable - think post tornado, hurricane, massive snowfall, or bomb-blast. Unfortunately, all of us from first responders to the military are heavily relying on GPS for navigation. Next time you are planning training incorporate land navigation. Individual and collective tasks can be trained at low cost with high impact results. The ability to navigate with a map and compass could save your life and the lives of those you under your command. - DAVID P. FITCHITT
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Smoke increases as fire took hold of the rear of the Central Avenue dwellings.
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Seven firefighters injured in Union City fifth alarm Union City, NJ. A column of smoke rose above the lower end of this city which was spotted by police on patrol and visible from several firehouses as units pulled out of their quarters, on July 26th. A total of seven firefighters were sent to area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries, and O.E.M. JUMP TO FILE # 080713101 reported 13 families displaced. Shortly before 5 p.m., Police Officer Frank De Pinto was on patrol with rookie P.O. Jose Ascencio. They spotted heavy smoke in the area of Central Avenue and 10th Street. De Pinto radioed in to have the Fire Department start rolling to 10th St. between Central Avenue and West Street for a fire as they approached the scene. They pulled up to find “a wall of flames,” according to De Pinto, rising up the side of a three story wood-frame dwelling at 618-10th St. Fortunately, no one was home in this building. The entrance to this structure was on the side, where the fire was burning. If residents were home, they would have had to escape via windows on the second and third floors above a garage. They began to alert tenants in 626-10th St., (Exposure B, a three-story OMD) some of whom, were unaware that there was a fire. North Hudson fire companies were dispatched for a report of a fire on the 600 block of 10th Street. Engine Co. 1 is located at 10th St. and Paterson Plank Rd., some three blocks away. As the company began to turn-out, they observed fire and smoke and called in a working fire and transmitted the second-alarm before arrival. As other fire companies pulled out of their quarters on 16th Street and 29th Street, they observed the “loom up.” Acting First Battalion Chief Kevin Cowan arrived and struck the third-alarm. Firefighters quickly knocked down the exterior visible fire between the two buildings, but fire had extended into all floors of 626 as well as in the rear of two three-story wood-frame dwellings that front on Central Avenue (Exposures B-1 and
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Landing zone needed for near drowning On the July 4th holiday, Mystic Island Station 72 ws dispatched for a landing zone set up at the Community Center for a drowning victim. Southstar had a less then seven min eta. That patient was loaded and flown to a nearby trauma center for treatment.
A Jersey City firefighter is removed from 1002 Central Ave. after falling down stairs when a banister gave way.
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B-2). Firefighters advanced hand lines into all floors to attack the heavy volume of fire. A fourth-alarm was sounded by Deputy Chief Mike Cranwell. Truck companies managed to get their aerial ladders up on the Central Avenue side, despite numerous overhead power lines. Truck company members began to open up. One trench cut showed fire beneath them. Another was cut to stop extension towards the Central Avenue side. Fire involved 1002 and 1004 Central Avenue. A fifth alarm was transmitted for additional manpower, as the humidity was effecting members and EMS units began to examine and treat firefighters on Central Ave. The Gong Club canteen arrived on the fourth alarm and began placing coolers filled with bottled water at strategic locations. The increased alarms brought numerous units from Jersey City to the scene and Hoboken Engine 3.
As firefighters were making progress, Jersey City members radioed a “Mayday” for Exposure B-1 on Central Avenue. A banister gave way and two firefighters fell, one landing on his back and SCBA. They were quickly removed and attended to by EMT's before being taken to the Jersey City Medical Center. No residents were reported injured. Residents were taken to a nearby school for shelter and the Red Cross was called in for assistance. The fire was under control around 6:30 p.m. Off duty North Hudson officers and firefighters were recalled to duty to activate reserve units and replaced members that were sent to the hospital. The preliminary investigation leans towards an outside fire that started between the buildings on the 10th Street side. The investigation will continue on Monday morning with city police and the N.J. Division of Fire Safety. - RON JEFFERS
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Vineland YMCA Fire Camp Vineland, NJ. For the 12th straight year, the Vineland Fire Department conducted a week long fire camp during the first week of July at the local YMCA. According to Lt. Tony Saltar, eighteen kids, between the ages of 9 and 15, attended the camp this year. The participants were exposed to fire prevention, water rescue, fire extinguishers, tactical rescue and various other fire department operations as well as different types of fire apparatus.
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Codes, Rules, and Initiatives, a Safety Refresher - Part IV STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
The 16 Life Safety Initiatives (FLSI) were jointly developed by representatives of the major fire service constituencies in 2004 at a Firefighter Safety Summit in Tampa, FL and passed off to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to implement. In March, 2014 they reconvened to review and assess the effectiveness of the 10 year campaign. It was reported 955 firefighters died in the line of duty that time period, averaging 95 firefighter deaths per each of the 10 years. These figures indicate that progress has been slow and that more work still must be done to reduce firefighter deaths.
The 16 Life Safety Initiatives are as follows: 1) Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety, incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability, & personal responsibility. 2) Enhance the personal & organizational accountability for
health & safety throughout the fire service. 3) Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels, including strategic, tactical, & planning responsibilities. 4) Empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices. 5) Develop and implement national standards for training, qualifications, and certification (including regular re-certification) that are equally applicable to all firefighters, based on the duties they are expected to perform. 6) Develop & implement national medical & physical fitness standards that are equally applicable to all firefighters, based on the duties they are expected to perform. 7) Create a national research agenda & data collection system that relate to the initiatives. 8) Utilize available technology wherever it can produce higher levels of health & safety. 9) Thoroughly investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries, & near-misses. 10) Ensure grant programs support the implementation of safe practices and/or mandate safe practices as an eligibility requirement. 11) Develop & champion national standards for emergency response policies & procedures. 12) Develop & champion na-
tional protocols for response to violent incidents. 13) Provide firefighters & their families’ access to counseling & psychological support. 14) Provide public education more resources & champion it as a critical fire & life safety program. 15) Strengthen advocacy for the enforcement of codes & the installation of home fire sprinklers. 16) Make safety a primary consideration in the design of fire apparatus.
The NFFF also includes the “Everyone Goes Home” program that has to do with returning to quarters from each and every alarm with the same number of members as you departed with. It goes further than alarms, it also includes everyday fire service duties, station activities, and non emergency functions performed on a regular basis. Everyone Goes Home is a program meant to reduce the annual number of line-of-duty deaths, and if you review the annual LODD causes, you will note that not all firefighter deaths occur at an emergency scene. Has your department adopted the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, if not, why not? Stir the pot, blow the siren, bang the drum and make some noise until they do. Stay abreast of all the informa-
tion and programs offered to the fire service from the NFFF and the Everybody Goes Home program, information that will help keep you safe. For additional information on the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and other related firefighter safety information go to: Everyone Goes Home-http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/16-initiatives/ The last code in this series of articles is the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association (FEMSA) PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE. The code should serve as a warning for emergency responders to be sure they understand their role and responsibility in their own safety relative to using, wearing, or operating any new equipment or protective clothing. Training must be provided in the use, precautions, and care of any equipment you may be called upon to use. DANGER! Personal Responsibility Code The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following:
1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities requiring proper training
in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times. 2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user’s instructions, including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment you may be called upon to use. 3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in Firefighting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions, andhttp://www.1strespondernews.c om/webpages/Correspondent/Spell Check.aspx?Modal=true care of any equipment you may be called upon to use. 4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use. 5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other severe injury.
You can contact FEMSA at Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940-0147 • www.FEMSA.org Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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Former Red Bank Truck 91's American LaFrance 100-foot tiller is now part of the Andy Leider collection in Orange County, N.Y. RON JEFFERS
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River Edge Assistant Chief Dave Stucke answers alarms in a 2007 Dodge Durango.
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Englewood Safety Officer, Lt. Pete Giannuzzi, operates this Jeep.
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Firefighter I graduation ceremony On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 7 p.m., graduation ceremonies were held at Burlington County Institute of Technology located at 695 Woodlane Road, in Westampton for the Burlington County Fire Academy Firefighter 1 class. F i r e f i g h t e r JUMP TO FILE# Ryan Tilton of 070615121 Ridgeway Fire Company was a member of the class receiving his Firefighter 1 certificate. Ryan has been a member of Ridgeway Fire Company for the last four years. He is a very active member of the company and maintains a high degree of professionalism. He has been awarded firefighter of the year among his accomplishments. The ceremony awarded certificates for Firefighter 1, Fire Officer and Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics. Ridgeway Fire Company members, who attended, were Chief Mike Trimarchi, President Bob Annitto, Lieutenant Nick Jakelsky, Firefighters Joe Morgan and Stephen Newnom. Congratulations to all the graduates, and good luck in your careers. - BOB ANNITTO
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Heavy fire brings four alarms in Paterson Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, June, 30th, Paterson firefighters were dispatched to 327 Hamilton Ave for a reported structure fire. Engines 5, 1, 4, 3; Ladders 3 and 1; Rescue 2; and Battalion 2 were the initial units dispatched. Battalion 2 reported smoke showing from quarters and a minute later a working fire was transmitted for heavy fire on the second floor and attic of a two and a half story frame with fire extending to two similar structures on the bravo and delta sides. A second alarm was quickly transmitted as first alarm companies attempted to make an interior attack on the main fire building and bravo exposure, which now
JUMP TO FILE #070315101 had heavy fire in the attic. As firefighters were attempting interior attacks on all three structures, second alarm companies were advised to hit hydrants outside the area and bring water in. With conditions deteriorating, command advised all members to evacuate all buildings and go to an exterior attack. A third alarm was then transmitted as companies set up for defensive operations. Firefighters went exterior on the main fire building and bravo exposure with one ladder pipe,
one deck gun and multiple handlines as heavy fire vented though the roof of both structures. Crews re-entered the delta exposure to knock down the heavy fire in the rear attic area. About an hour into the fire, a fourth alarm was transmitted for manpower as units on scene knocked down the heavy fire in all three structures. The fire took over two hours to bring under control; however, no injures were reported. Multiple mutual aid companies provided help at the scene and covering the city. The fire remains under investigation.
Minivan versus garbage truck sends four Just after 1:00 p.m. on July 24th, Little Egg Harbor Police received a report of an MVC with entrapment on Route 539 and 7th Ave. Units arrived to find a minivan versus garbage Truck with one patient still inside. West Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor Township Fire Departments were dispatched. Command on scene quickly requested a medevac for one of the drivers. MONOC 1 had a 15 minute ETA. The patient was extricated and flown to a trauma center.
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Brush truck donated to Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Co. MATT SPADARO
This 1974 Hahn pumper saw nearly 30 years of service for the Kenilworth Fire Department in Union County, NJ. Currently owned by Joel Bain and Mark Williams, the pumper was on display to all at the Annual Tri-County Fire Muster in Jamesburg, NJ on June 28, 2015.
On Monday July 27th, Chief Bob Cromer, Ryan Keyes and RJ Smith III of Morganville Independent Fire Company came out to Roosevelt to donate their 1988 Ford F350 Pierce Brush Truck to Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company. Thank you so much to Chief Bob Cromer and all the officers and members for this generous gift. We are extremely grateful.
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Woodbridge makes nice stop
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Far Hills-Bedminster equipment fire On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:06 p.m., the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department and Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad were dispatched to Route 202/206 for a piece of construction equipment on fire. Engine 29-101 arrived on scene and stretched a one and three quarter inch handline to extinguish the fire. Chief Eric Murphy arrived on scene, confirmed a working fire and established command. Tanker 29 established a water source to the engine.
JUMP TO FILE #071715101 Crews from Rescue 29 and Engine 29-102 assisted with establishing a water supply, lighting and overhaul of the machine as well as the mulch around the machine that had caught fire. The Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad provided rehab. No injuries were reported. - ERIC MURPHY
Woodbridge, NJ. Woodbridge firefighters battled a house fire on one of the hottest days of the year, but were still able to make a nice stop and prevent a total loss of the home. The Woodbridge Fire Department was dispatched at 12:25 p.m. on July 28, JUMP TO FILE # 2015 to 23 Dunlop 062215100 Dr. for a reported smoke condition in a house after a family member arrived home to find the house filled with heavy smoke. Woodbridge police arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing on all floors. Engine 2 and Truck 6 arrived on scene shortly after and found heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor window on the A/Dcorner. A hand line was advanced through the front door to the second floor, where firefighters encountered heavy heat and smoke banking down to the floor. The main body of fire was located in what appeared to be a large closet off of a bedroom. A back-up hand line was advanced through the front door to the third floor where flames were auto-exposing from the second floor. The bulk of the fire was darkened quickly on both floors, but some residual flames were evident on the outside of the home. The remainder of the fire was extinguished with an exterior hand line. The fire was declared under control around 1:00 p.m., but firefighters remained on scene for a while conducting overhaul and extinguishing hot spots.
Mutual aid fire departments from Fords and Hopelawn assisted at the scene, while Colonia stood-by and covered the town during the incident. Woodbridge Township EMS was on scene to monitor firefighters
and provide rehabilitation. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Woodbridge Fire Prevention Bureau, but appears to have started in a second floor closet.
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Vineland fire displaces family
Vineland firefighters battle the Quince St. blaze.
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Vineland, NJ. A blaze in a duplex dwelling, on July 24th, caused heavy damage and displaced a family of three. At 6:33 p.m., Engines 61, 11, 22, Ladder towers 6 and 1 and Vineland EMS were dispatched to 720-22 Quince Street for a dwelling fire. The 720 side was reported to be vacant. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two and a half story, brick duplex dwelling with heavy fire showing from the first floor on the B side and extending to the second floor and heavy smoke throughout. The occupants of the 722 side were home at the time, but escaped unharmed. Captain Mark Cifaloglio ordered the All Hands struck, which brought Ladder 4 and Engine 31 to the scene with Engine 53 to cover Station 1. Captain Cifaloglio and his crew advanced a one and three quarter inch line through the front door of the 720 side and attacked the flames as other firefighters took another one and three quarter inch line to the second floor.
JUMP TO FILE 072515100 Engine 11 laid a five inch supply line to Engine 61. Crews were able to knock down the flames quickly and keep the fire from spreading to the occupied 722 side. Chief Robert Pagnini declared the fire to be under control at 7:03 with crews remaining on the scene until 8:37. Forty-eight firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. The 720 side suffered heavy damage to the first and second floors while the 722 side had smoke and minor water damage. The B exposure, a two story dwelling, suffered minor damage from the radiant heat. The cause of the blaze, which originated in the 720 side, is under investigation. The family of three adults received assistance from the Red Cross. - JOHN CARR
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Paterson blaze requires a fourth alarm Firefighters from Passaic and Bergen Counties responded in to Paterson on June 19th to assist at the scene and to cover the empty firehouses as flames tore through several dwellings leaving almost thirty homeless. An apparent explosion rocked 477 Ellison St. at about 3:45 a.m., leaving debris piled in front JUMP TO FILE # of the building and 062215117 scattered across Ellison St. Heavy fire soon followed, trapping several residents, who were forced to jump from the upper windows. When the first fire units arrived, heavy fire was showing from the original fire building and spreading to the “D” exposure. A second alarm was immediately called for as well as additional ambulances for the residents that had jumped. Lines were quickly stretched including an exposure line that helped protect the “B” exposure. Heavy fire vented out of multiple windows in the rear of the fire building and heavy smoke pushed from the attic of the “D” exposure. When the attic flashed over, all members were withdrawn and the operation went defensive on both buildings. Eventually, two more alarms
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transported to the hospital with nonlife threatening injures. One family dog was reported killed in the blaze. The Passaic County Prosecutors Office and the Paterson Fire Department are investigating.
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Roosevelt graduates from FF1 class On Wednesday, June 24th, two brothers James and Grayson Asprocolas, members of Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Co,. graduated from the FF1 class at the Monmouth County Fire Academy. James and Grayson are residents of Millstone, NJ and became members of RVFC in November 2014. Congratulations James and Grayson!
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Car versus pole sends one to trauma center
On June 21st just after 4:00 p.m., a motor vehicle collision involving a pole with wires down occurred on East Main St in front of the National Guard Armory in Tuckerton. Tuckerton Fire Department along with Tuckerton Police were dispatched. Police officers arrived on scene and requested two EMS rigs to the scene. Quality EMS responded. EMT's on scene requested a medevac for a patient. West Tuckerton was assigned to the landing zone. SouthStar arrived within 15 minutes.
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Bayonne blaze claims two despite rescues A fast moving fire tore through the upper floors and roof of an apartment building in Bayonne on July 11th, taking the lives of two residents, but thanks to firefighters, the toll was not higher. At about 3:45 a.m., Bayonne fire units were dispatched to 77 East 21st St. for reports of a fire. On arrival, flames and heavy smoke were visible from the second floor of a large three story frame OMD with reports of people trapped. A second alarm was transmitted as companies made a search of the second floor and encountered five
JUMP TO FILE #071415103 individuals, with reportedly three of them unconscious. All were quickly removed, but two of them, a man and woman in their sixties were not able to be revived. The others were transported to Jersey City Medical Center. A third alarm was sounded as the flames spread up to possess the third floor and broke through the roof. Jersey City units responded in an attempt to hold the fire to the
original building. The decision was made to go defensive as the roof collapsed into the top floor and a fourth alarm was transmitted bringing North Hudson Fire & Rescue companies to the scene. Bayonne Truck 2’s tower went into service and along with several handlines, the fire was able to be contained with only exterior damage to the exposure building. The fire was placed under control in about two hours. Nineteen residents were reported to have been left homeless. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Vehicle fire for Camden City On June 19, 2015, Camden City Engine 11 was dispatched to E. State St. and Harrison Ave. for a vehicle fire. BLS Unit 21, who was returning from a recall two blocks away, arrived and reported to Camden County Communications an engine compartment fire. Communications then advised the BLS unit to stay on the call due to the someone possibly still inside the vehicle. The BLS unit confirmed one inside the vehicle. Engine 11 arrived and went into operation for extinguishment.
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The Clark Fire Department operates this 1995 Pierce Lance 100’ Aerial Platform as Truck 2.
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Hackensack remembers their fallen firefighters Hackensack, NJ. On the evening of July 1st, city officials, firefighters, families and friends gathered at the firefighter's memorial in Fairmont Park for the 27th anniversary of the 1988 auto dealership fire that killed five members of the department. A 60-ton bow JUMP TO FILE # string truss roof col- 070615102 lapsed killing Captain Richard Williams and Firefighters William Krejsa and Leonard Radumski. Lt. Richard Reinhagen and Firefighters Stephen Innis were trapped in a closet and running out of air as they radioed for help, and rescuers tried to find them. As it is every year, the park was filled with blue uniforms from city and area firefighters, and members of the FDNY, who assembled to pay their respects to the fallen heroes. As the ceremony began, on duty members of Engine Co. 2 and Rescue Co. 1 left to answer a call, as the beat goes on. Two wreaths were placed at the base of the five monuments that represent the members killed at the Hackensack Ford dealership fire. One wreath represented those firefighters and another for other deceased members.
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Hackensack firefighters placed wreaths at the base of the five monuments representing the officers and members killed in 1988.
This memorial has become a reunion over the years as retired firefighters and friends gather on an evening that many do not need a reminder to attend. The Hackensack Fire Department now has a Class 1 fire protec-
tion grade issued by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Buildings in New Jersey now possess a triangular sign that indicates truss roof construction. - RON JEFFERS
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North Hudson Firefighter Rich Gora, of Rescue Co. 1, uses a TIC to check for extension in the outside "D" wall of a Palisade Avenue dwelling in Union City, July 30th, as Firefighter Steve Alvarez stands by with a hook. The fire started in the wall of the garage below two-stories of apartments.
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FF1 graduates from the Monmouth County Fire Academy On Tuesday, June 23rd, Matthew Lawson, a member of Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Co. graduated from the FF1 class at the Monmouth County Fire Academy. He joined RVFC in February 2014. Matt is also a member of Hightstown Engine Co #1. Congratulations Matt! Pictured are Chief Dan Archer of Roosevelt Vol. Fire Co., Firefighter Matthew Lawson, Chief Scott Jenkins of Hightstown Engine Co#1
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Homeowner and two firefighters suffer minor injuries At approximately 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2015, the Beachwood and Pine Beach Fire Departments responded to a structure fire on the 500 block of Anchor Avenue. The fire was reported in a bedroom and had advanced into the attic area upon our arrival. A second alarm was requested for an engine from the Manitou Park Fire Department; a Rapid Intervention Team from the Pinewald Fire Department; and an engine from the Toms River Fire Department for coverage assignment. Deputy Ocean County Fire Coordinators also responded to as-
JUMP TO FILE #071415113 sist the Beachwood Command Staff of Chief Roger Hull and Assistant Chief Dennis Allen. The EMS assignment was handled by the Beachwood and South Toms River First Aid Squads. Heavy contents in the attic hampered firefighting, but the fire was under control in approximately 40 minutes. The homeowner was treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to Com-
munity Medical Center in Toms River. Two Beachwood firefighters suffered minor injuries, one member was treated for hand laceration on scene, the second member was transported to Community Medical Center for a shoulder injury. The fire is currently under investigation by the Beachwood Police Department, the Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office, and the Beachwood Bureau of Fire Prevention. - ROGER HULL
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Deptford lieutenant retires Deptford Township, Gloucester County, NJ. On July 2, 2015, Deptford Fire Department Lieutenant Edward Germscheid served his last tour of duty. Lt. Germscheid has been in the department 30 plus years and 25 of those as career. He held many positions over his volunteer and career years including chief, fire investigator, and fire inspector. His official retirement date is August 1. However on his last day; family, friends, and coworkers held a final lunch and party with the Lt. We wish him the best of luck in his retirement and thank him for all his years of service and dedication to the department.
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Allamuchy battles working car fire
On July 23, 2015, Allamuchy firefighters responded to Route 80 around 2:30 p.m. for a fully involved car fire. Firefighters on arrival found a VW Beatle fully involved and pulled a one and three quarter inch handline to battle the blaze. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and waited for towing crews to pull the car away. NJSP assisted at the scene blocking several lanes while firefighters worked.
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Hamilton firefighters battle house fire
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West Tuckerton’s building comes down After a rough Winter and many tears of planning, Station 71 in West Tuckerton has started the process of building their new bays. With the recent addition of two new Pierce’s, the old bays were just to small to accomodate. Demolition was under way and new footings were installed. The new building is quickly rising from the rubble. They are hoping to be in their new digs by the end of the year.
At just after 3:00 PM, on Thursday, May 28th, Hamilton firefighters were called to the 100 block of Field Avenue, between Lily and Lida Streets. Callers reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the dwelling. Chief 13 and Truck 13 encountered a heavy smoke condition coming from 132 Field Avenue. Chief 13 established command JUMP TO FILE# with Truck 13 fire- 070315102 fighters entering the rear of the dwelling. Firefighters from Truck 13 encountered a heavy smoke condition and high heat. Firefighters conducted a primary search to locate any possible victims. All searches were negative. Truck 13 firefighters located a rear bedroom well involved in fire with extension into a second room. Engine 15 and Engine 16 began fire attack, deploying two hose lines to confine and extinguish the fire. After the bulk of the fire had been knocked down, firefighters extinguished the remaining hot spots and checked for extension. After the investigation by assistant fire marshal as well as Hamilton Police Arson Division, the cause of the fire was accidental in nature. Fire Chief Thomas Gribbin credited a well-coordinated attack in keeping this fire from damaging the remainder of the house. There was heavy damage to the initial fire room with extension to a second adjoining room. Minor damage to the rest of house
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with smoke damage throughout. The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes. Companies who responded to the incident were Truck 13, Squad 12, Engine
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15, Engine 16, Tower 17, Engine 18, Engine 19, Robert Wood Johnson EMS, and Hamilton police. - FERD MATHER
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Multi agency training evolution
Members of the Brigantine Water Response Team, which consists of members of the fire and police departments, were on scene in Longport for a multi-agency training evolution on June 30. The US Coast Guard hosted the event and numerous agencies from around the county participated. This rare training opportunity allowed members to interact with other agencies to provide the best outcome on a real incident. Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department in Toms River, NJ
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Elizabeth families displaced after three-alarm house fire
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Two alarm fire in Hamilton Just after 10:50 a.m. on Monday June 8th, Hamilton Engine 14, Colonial Engine 18, Rusling Truck 13, Mercerville Squad 12, and Hamilton chiefs were dispatched to 117 Waverly Place for a reported house fire. Callers reported seeing two people enter the property, but never exit. Firefighters from Engine 14 arrived and encountered heavy fire from all windows on both floors. Firefighters began an exterior attack deploying a two and a half inch hand line and called for their full first alarm assignment. Chief 16 Richard Kraener arrived on scene and established command, reporting a large three story wood framed single family dwelling with fire showing on floors one and two. After Engine 14’s crew knocked down the fire on the main floor, they were advised of the possibility two people inside. Hamilton Chief Thomas Gribbin arrived and command was transferred. Gribbin requested a second alarm for additional personnel bringing Nottingham Tower 17, Slackwood Engine 21, DeCou Engine 15 and Special Services 15, Groveville Engine 19, Robbinsville
JUMP TO FILE #072415100 Squad 40 as Rapid Intervention Crew, Trenton Ladder 4, White Horse Engine 16, West Trenton Tower 33, rehab units from Mercerville, Princeton and West Windsor, Canteen Signal 22, RWJ Hamilton EMS and Mercer County Fire Coordinators. Crews from Truck 13, Tower 17, Engine 18 and Engine 14 entered through the rear of the building to conduct primary search for the victims. Both primary and secondary searches were negative. Slackwood’s Engine 21 arrived and took a third hand line through the front and extinguished the remainder of the fire on the first floor. No injuries were reported. Hamilton Township Fire Police assisted in traffic control. The fire remains under investigation by District Fire Marshal Scott McCormick, Hamilton Police Arson Unit as well as the Mercer County Prosecutors Office Arson Unit. - BOB SHERMAN, JR
Elizabeth, NJ. Approximately 100 firefighters from four fire departments battled the heat and a three-alarm house fire on July 27, 2015 that left two families homeless. Elizabeth fire- JUMP TO FILE # fighters were dis- 072815110 patched just before 9:00 a.m. to 1351 Alina St. for a reported house fire. When companies arrived, heavy smoke and fire was visible in the rear of a two and a half story wood frame dwelling. Multiple hand lines were advanced to extinguish the flames that were quickly spreading to the second floor and attic. Searches were conducted on all floors and found to be negative. Interior crews made their way up to the second floor and attic where heavy fire conditions were encountered. The fire quickly broke through the roof in several areas, but firefighters were able to remain inside and darken the fire from within the structure. A total of four hand lines were stretched and operated to bring the fire under control. Two hand lines were advanced to an exposure building that was in close proximity. All visible fire was darkened within an hour and declared under control around 10:00 a.m. Firefighters on the scene were rotated frequently due to the hot and humid conditions. Several EMS units were on scene to monitor and evaluate all personnel operating on the fire ground. There were no injuries reported at the scene. The Red
Cross was notified to assist the families with seeking temporary shelter. Mutual aid fire departments from Union, Hillside and Newark assisted at the scene, while additional Union County fire depart-
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ments covered the city during the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Elizabeth fire officials. - KEITH ADDIE
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Engine 9, a 1983 Pierce Arrow pumper from the Progressive Fire Company in South Amboy is still in service. It has a 1000 gpm pump 500 gallon water and 35 gallon foam tanks.
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Lt Ray Bock holding the last duckling WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES
One extricated in Lumberton Westampton Township Emergency Services assisted at an MVA in Lumberton Township with Lumberton Fire Company and Lumberton Emergency Squad, Station 139 on July 21st. Crews responded with Ambulance 2781 and Ambulance 2783. Each transported a patient from the scene to the hospital. One patient had to be extricated. Great job by all on scene including Lumberton Township Police.
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Netcong Fire rescues ducklings in Lake Musconetcong Just after returning from a RIC assignment in Randolph Township, Netcong Fire Company #1 was approached by Officer Tom Borgia of Netcong Police Department. He advised the returning crew that a group of ducklings had fallen over the falls and could not find their way out. Members of Netcong Fire Company #1 offered to rescue the ducklings and reunite them with their worried mother who was sitting above the falls. Members found four ducklings huddled together in the corner of the dam. Chief Warren Slahor, Firefighter Shannon Fluke, Firefighter Jeff Jozowski and Firefighter Mike Kunkel threw a ladder
JUMP TO FILE #072015132 over the railing to gain access to the dam and held hand lights as a crew made their way into the water. Lt. Ray Bock and Firefighter Jim Hess worked together to corner the ducklings so that Lt. Ray Bock could grab them. He then gave two of the ducklings to Asst. Chief Rob Schellhammer and one to Firefighter Frank Schomp and carried the last one out himself. They were all taken to the lake to be reunited with their mother. - SHANNON FLUKE
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Tuckerton Host the 2015 Fourth of July parade
On an overcast day, hundreds of people came out to watch the 2015 Fourth of July Parade in Tuckerton. Fire departments from Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor, Eagleswood, Bass River, Ship Bottom, and Stafford came out along with Great Bay EMS to take part in the parade.
Roselle, NJ. On June 20, 2015, Elizabeth Firefighters FMBA Local 9 was a recipient of the Community Service Award by Missionaries on a Mission for community involvement, outstanding leadership, and outstanding achievements. The award was presented by President Missionary Cerise Simmons at the Missionaries on a Mission Block Party and Community Awareness Day held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 on Poplar Street between 1st and East 2nd Avenues.
JUMP TO FILE #062215108 Local 9 Vice President David Bialas was on hand to accept the award on behalf of the organization. Missionaries on a Mission is a faith based organization that focuses on charity work in Elizabeth and surrounding areas in the county. This past year, FMBA Local 9 worked with Missionaries on a
Mission on Thanksgiving food baskets with a donation of turkeys and hams, and a Holiday Bicycle Giveaway in honor of late Elizabeth Police Department Det. Edward Gray, father of Local 9 member Mark Gray. “It has been a pleasure to work with Ms. Cerise Simmons and her organization,” said Vice President Bialas, “they are truly selfless in their tireless work in the community.” - ELIZABETH FMBA Local 9
Artist hits 35 year mark creating Burn Foundation images This September marks the 35th year for the artist and retired New Jersey State Police Arson investigator Joseph M. Getsinger in supporting the Burn Foundation. The fundraiser this year will start on Friday, September 18 at the Fireman’s Convention in the tented area adjacent to the Wildwood Convention Center. The new image is titled, "The View" and is sponsored for the 15th year by President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd (www.f-ss.com/ ) of South Plainfield, NJ and Pierce Manufacturing. The Burn Foundation will be raffling off a #1 Giclee Canvas print, framed and signed by the artist valued at $1,500 along with 25 signed and numbered limited edition prints valued at $60.00 each. The artist will be present at the Burn Foundation booth to help sell raffle tickets and meet their supporters. Stop by and introduce yourself and buy some raffle tickets. There will be “The View” collector pins available at the booth for a donation of $5.00. Collector card #36 will be
JUMP TO FILE #071513129 created and donated by Chip Lillie of Choice Marketing Inc., who has been creating collector cards and supporting the Burn Foundation and the artist since 2000. You can reach them at 1-800-999CHOICE or on the internet at: www.choicecustomcards.com “The View” originated from a photo shoot by the artist with the kind assistance of Chief William Kramer, Jr., Cinnaminson Fire Department members and their families. This is one of over thirty five fire related images, which have been created by the artist since 1980 when he first created, “Night Call” for the Burn Foundation. This image depicts the view of the driver from the “2nd truck in” while the first truck and crew members are simultaneously laying out line to fight the fire and rescuing occupants. This image honors all firefighters, who risk their lives during their career to save life and property, their families, who support them and the Burn Founda-
tion, who raises funds to help burn victims and burn survivors. Support the Burn Foundation by purchasing raffle tickets before the convention. If you can presell 50-100 tickets before the convention, send the artist a check made out to the ”Burn Foundation” and he will mail you your tickets that you can distribute and turn in at the convention. Tickets will be available in August 2015 through J.M. Getsinger Art Studio – PO Box 97 Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097, studio: 856-853-8039. You can also donate funds directly to: Burn Foundation - One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House - Upland, PA 19013. Supporting the Burn Foundation is supporting burn survivors and firefighters injured during the course of a burn or firefighting. Find out how you can support them at www.burnfoundation.org or make a contribution. Contact them at: (215) 545- 3816
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Hundreds of residents evacuated in North Brunswick for ten alarm blaze
North Brunswick, NJ. A fire located at 1600 Livingston Avenue in a North Brunswick complex, which included DCH Collision Center and a plastics chemical company, forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes. According to reports, the massive blaze exceeded ten alarms and brought in firefighters from five New Jersey counties as well as some departments from Pennsylvania. At about 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22nd, firefighters were dispatched to the warehouse, which was used by eight businesses, for reports of a structure fire. On arrival, heavy smoke was showing and a general alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene.
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JUMP TO FILE #072715117 The heat and flying embers from windy conditions caught several nearby vehicles on fire as well as siding at a nearby condominium complex and brush in the area. Firefighters worked diligently to keep the fire from spreading to the residences. Within the warehouse; tires, car parts, and other hazards added to the intense fire and heat. The fire was deemed under control at 2:56 p.m. on Sunday, July 26th. Command was terminated at 4:07 p.m. According to reports, over 200 residents were forced out of their
homes for several days until air quality and smoke levels returned to acceptable levels. A statement from North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company 1 expressed a "thank you to all. We are very proud of the community we serve, also greatful for the many brothers and sisters that provided, and continue to provide, much needed help to our town's emergency responders." No civilian injuries were reported, but minor firefighter injuries were sustained. The cause of the fire is under investigation by local officials.
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North Brunswick Engine 3 operated at a multiple-alarm massive warehouse fire on Livingston Ave. on July 22, 2015. The incident was concluded and command terminated after a total of 110 hours of operation.
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North Brunswick warehouse fire tender operations Sixty two water tenders/tankers from fire departments/companies in eleven counties and from two state provided water tenders assisted at the fire in North Brunwick in July. Over 20 engines from four counties provided refill sites, and water movement from three water supply points and seven fill sites
JUMP TO FILE #07275112 in two counties. The water tender taskforce supplied two-five inch lines and six ladder trucks. Later, the Neptune system with it's 12 inch hose was supplied by
the tender taskforce. Flows of up to 4000+ gpm were reach, with almost three million gallons of water delivered by water tenders! Of the 62 tenders used, the most in service at one time was 26. Tenders and engines were rotated out or crew were rotated out. According to reports, from
4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., numbers show 1,980,000 gallons of water pumped. They pumped between 3,800 to 4,600 gpm sustained to the Neptune system from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30a.m. This gave 2,500,000 gallons. This gives the total for the first 27 hours of flow to be approximately five million gallons.
This doesn't include Atlantic County and the other tanker/tender operations, that total flowed after the Neptune system was shut down. The grand estimate should be a little over seven million gallons. - JOHN H. RIETH, SCOTT KIVET
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Firefighting Camden City battles dwelling fire Air Tankers VIDEO REVIEW
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Firefighting Air Tankers by Firestorm Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 e-mail: support@firep o l i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $24.95 (DVD) This is a 60 minute DVD of air tanker operations at California natural cover fires. Model fixed wing, propeller driven planes are featured that are either operated by CAL FIRE of the California Division of Forestry or of private aircraft contracted to the U.S. Forest Service. Some models include the Cal Fire S2T air tanker and the Neptune Aviation System P2V and P2V5 all of which were anti-submarine warplanes once used the by Navy and then converted to air tanker status. The Lockheed P3 Orion is another aircraft, this one was formerly used for sub surveillance and presently operated by the Aero Union Corporation. The Canadair CL 215 and 415 are also featured. These are built as air tankers and have the capability of refilling with water in flying mode such as a lake. The 10 Tanker Air carrier which is a MacDonald Douglas DC-10 can hold 12,000 gallon of retardant. During the rundown of these aforementioned aircraft, you can see them operating at or near fires either directly dropping retardant on the fires or in proximity to them to slow its advance and giving the ground troops an edge when they go in for the extinguishment. Verbal air traffic between the planes and the ground can be heard, however later on in the video there is a section narrated by a retired member of the USFS who details the strategies and tactics of air tanker operations as you see them working and this provides and educational segment of the video. This narration takes up a good portion of the video. There is also a bonus section which features vintage aircraft now retired that is working at a 1999 fire and how they get prepared to go to duty from the Paso Robles, CA Air Attack Base. This DVD was chosen to provide a little different type of firefighting separate from that in urban areas. I also want to credit with videographer with a job well done!
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Camden City, Camden County, NJ. In the early morning of June 20, 2015, Camden City Fire Department and Camden City EMS along with Virtua paramedics were dispatched to 1739 S. 4th St. for a dwelling with reported people trapped. Camden County Communications advised units Metro Police reporting a house fire with possible en- JUMP TO FILE# trapment. 062215141 Battalion 1 arrived to report a two story middle of the row ordinary construction with heavy fire showing on the first floor and extending to the second. Companies arrived and made fast work from the exterior and moved in to complete the attack. The fire was under control around the 20 minute mark. Searches were negative. Units overhauled and the Camden City Fire Marshal was on the scene. - CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS
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The Dangers of Fire Smoke
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Flames rip through two homes in Orange on Father’s Day Orange, NJ. While most dads were spending Father’s Day with their families, firefighters from Essex County spent most of their evening battling a three-alarm fire that destroyed two homes. The Orange Fire Department responded on June 21, 2015 around 8:35 p.m. to 187 Hickory St. after multiple 911 calls were received reporting a house fire. Police officers arrived on scene and reported a working fire prior to the fire department’s arrival. Firefighters found heavy fire conditions on the third floor of a large threestory occupied multiple dwelling with an exposure problem on the Bside. Hand lines were advanced inside the building to make an attempt on an interior attack, but firefighters
JUMP TO FILE #062215131 were forced to evacuate the building due to deteriorating conditions. Once all personnel exited the building, exterior hand lines and master streams were set up to battle the heavy flames from a defensive mode. The fire extended to a similar large three-story occupied multiple dwelling due to the close proximity. Hand lines were advanced into the exposure where heavy fire conditions were encountered on the third floor and cock loft area. All firefighters were evacuated from the exposure building and operations commenced from the exterior until the bulk of the fire was darkened.
Firefighters were later able to reenter the buildings to extinguish hot spots and conduct extensive overhaul. The fire was declared under control around 11:00 p.m., but not before significant damage was sustained to both homes. There were no civilian injuries reported, but one firefighter was transported to the hospital for an unknown type injury. Several mutual aid fire departments from Essex County responded to assist and cover the city including; South Orange, Maplewood, West Orange, Irvington, Millburn and Montclair. The cause and origin of the fire is being investigated by Orange fire officials. - KEITH ADDIE
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The old idiom "where there is smoke, there is fire" insinuates that when something looks amiss, real trouble isn't far behind. But what this timeworn saying fails to convey is that smoke is not just something to be wary of, but is very dangerous in its own right. In my more than 25 years of fire service experience, I have learned all too well that smoke is often a constant, troublesome aspect of every fire; where there is fire, there is always smoke and where there's smoke, there are usually toxic gases lurking. In 2012, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,375,000 fires, resulting in 2,855 civilian fire fatalities, 83 percent of which were a result of fires in the home. The leading cause of death in a residential fire is not burn injuries, but smoke inhalation. In fact, a 2011 study by the National Fire Protection Association shows an 8-to-1 ratio of smoke inhalation to burns for home fire deaths. While this may seem surprising, when considering the material that burns in a structure fire insulation, fiberglass, plastic; the possibility of increased losses due to smoke inhalation doesn't seem so farfetched. As computers, couches, refrigerators, cleaning supplies and other products burn, toxic gases are released into the air: hydrogen cyanide, vinyl chloride, polyvinyl chloride, formaldehyde, and oxides of nitrogen, to name a few. As many of you know, in the event of a fire, oxygen levels decrease and the environment can be expected to contain high levels of carbon monoxide and a host of other toxins. As firefighters, we are trained to be on the lookout for carbon monoxide poisoning, noting symptoms including headaches, nausea and drowsiness. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal, but what is often overlooked is the presence of cyanide. While many associate cyanide with chemical weapons and HazMat scenarios, research has shown that cyanide is a significant contributor to the thousands of deaths related to fire each year. Together, carbon monoxide and cyanide - the "toxic twins"- create a deadly chemical asphyxiant. In the U.S., there are 12.4 fire deaths per million people each year, which is higher than Germany (6.3), the United Kingdom (7.6), France (9.8), Canada (10.7) and the international average of 10.7. This data highlights the importance of making sure that our fire service men and women have the right resources and training to recognize and treat both carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning. Education and awareness is the first step towards saving more lives.
While we still do not know cyanide's exact contribution to fire-related fatalities, we do know it is an important factor. Studies have shown that in fire smoke, hydrogen cyanide can be up to 35 times more toxic than carbon monoxide, a perceived rarity that can cause severe injury or death within minutes. In a review of major fires over a 19-year period, cyanide was found at toxic-to-lethal levels in the blood of approximately 33 percent to 87 percent of fatalities. Knowing that cyanide is a contributor is important because it is not often discussed as an important factor in firerelated deaths. Smoke inhalation is deadly and complicated, and the better we can understand it, the more lives we can save. I encourage all fire service men and women, as well as the general public, to better educate themselves on smoke inhalation. While determining a diagnosis of cyanide poisoning is a challenge - as unlike carbon monoxide - there is no readily available test for the presence of cyanide within victims, knowing that cyanide poisoning is a possible outcome of smoke inhalation will hopefully lead to more life-saving awareness. If just one victim, firefighter or civilian can be saved by bringing this dangerous issue to the forefront, then we've done our job. I invite you to visit the Fire Smoke Coalition for more information at www.firesmoke.org. About the Author: Rob Schnepp is a veteran firefighter with more than 25 years of fire service experience. He is a member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel. He is a member of the task group charged with revising NFPA 473 Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials. A published author on several fire-service topics, his works include Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations from Jones and Bartlett Publishers, and numerous magazine articles for Fire Engineering magazine. Rob is a member of the Fire Engineering editorial advisory board and of the executive advisory board for the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). Rob is a former hazardous materials team manager for California Task Force 4, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue program, and he is an instructor for the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency, providing HazMat/WMD training to an international audience. Rob Schnepp is a paid consultant for Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc., a Pfizer company, and received compensation for work on this project. - ROB SCHNEPP
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Woman medevac’d from Liberty Island
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The Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company and Hightstown Engine Company #1 participated in a CAFS drill. Pictured, Justin Lenart.
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It was a sunny morning on Liberty Island, visitation was slightly heavier then usual for the time of day. At 11:35, a visitor came running down the side of the screening tent yelling, "I need help! JUMP TO FILE# My mother is having 071415108 a heart attack!" An EMT from the Statue of Liberty's Division of Safety and Emergency Management happened to be standing within earshot of the visitor. The EMT, Scott Shanker, followed the patient up to 2P (Pedestal) and found a semi-responsive, conscious female lying on a bench outsdie the monument on the Fort Wood level. The patient was extremely pale, diaphoretic and cool to the touch. She also had a very weak pulse. The patient was from Brazil and did not speak English, so her son had to translate. The patient was complaining of midline chest pains and difficulty breathing with an onset time of ten minutes prior to the EMT's arrival. EMT Shanker proceeded to give the visitor four baby aspirin and advised her son to tell her to chew them. At this time, a second EMT, Matt McCullough, along with officers from the United States Park Police arrived, and EMT McCullough assumed patient care as EMT Shanker called for the medevac. The patient's vitals were weak and she kept complaining of increasing chest pains still with a shortness of breath. Liberty dispatch advised the EMT's that NJSP's NorthStar, was given the assignment and had an eta of 15 minutes.
Division EMT's loading the patient into NorthStar
While this was transpiring, the patient was being packaged and secured on a scoop stretcher and carried down on the external staircase of the monument. Once on the ground outside the monument, the patient was placed onto a stretcher and loaded into the awaiting ASAP. As this was happening, all visitors were cleared from the area around the immediate front and sides of the monument by National Park Service Rangers & United States Park Police in anticipation of NorthStar's landing. The patient was transported to the front of the monument and minutes later, NorthStar was on the ground. Patient care was assumed and transferred to the arriving flight nurse and medic. The patient was placed on a monitor and a line was started by the helicopters medical crew.
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The patient was eventually brought to the helicopter via the NPS ASAP and loaded into the helicopter for transport off Liberty Island. The patient was flown to University Hospital in Newark, NJ and was immediately brought to the cardiac cath lab. Quick recognition and response helped save this visitor’s life. We would like to thank the following divisions/agencies for their assistance with this flyout: - National Park Service- Interpretive, Maintenance & Grounds Divisions - Liberty/Ellis Island Dispatch - Jersey City Fire Department Marine One, Group C The United States Police- Uniformed, SWAT, and Marine Divisions - The NJSP/ NorthStar and its's crew - SCOTT SHANKER
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Firefighters honored at Middlesex County 200 Club’s 42nd annual awards banquet Middlesex County, NJ. Firefighters from Avenel, Woodbridge and South Amboy Fire Departments were honored on May 20, 2015 at the Middlesex County 200 Club’s 42nd annual awards banquet at the Pines Manor in Edison. These firefighters were recognized for their extraordinary actions performed in the line of duty in 2014 and for long-time service to their community. The first award recipient was Avenel Firefighter Matthew Mizak, who received a 2014 Valor Award. On June 10, 2014, Firefighter Matthew Mizak was a passenger in a vehicle on the Garden State Parkway, when the vehicle sustained a rear tire blow-out causing the vehicle to overturn. Firefighter Mizak observed the driver to be unconscious inside the vehicle, but Firefighter Mizak was able to exit the vehicle and assist two other passengers to get out and away from the vehicle. He then returned to the vehicle, which was now on fire and found he could not open the driver’s door due to the damage. Firefighter Mizak then cleared the glass from the driver’s window and was able to pull the driver from the vehicle as the flames engulfed the passenger compartment. Firefighter Mizak’s immediate actions, without regard for his own safety, resulted in the other occupants of the vehicle only sustaining minor injuries. The second award recipient was Woodbridge Firefighter/Dispatcher Eric Seniakevgch, who received a 2014 Valor Award. On June 16, 2015, Firefighter and Dispatcher Eric Seniakevgch was off-duty when he drove by a house fire on Capp Street in Carteret. When he stopped to assist, he was advised there were residents trapped in the basement of the burning home. With the use of a sledgehammer, he was able to expand the opening of a basement window, reach into the burning home and lift a man approximately six feet through the opening. Carteret Fire Chief Mark Hruska, who was on the scene, stated that this was one of the fastest moving fires he had seen in 37 years of service. Since there was no protective gear or hose lines available, it was clear that the quick thinking and action of Firefighter Seniakevgch prevented a tragedy from occurring. The third award recipients were South Amboy Captain Tom Szatkowski and Firefighter Dave Szatkowski, who both received a 2014 Meritorious Service Award. On June 26, 2015, Captain Tom Szatkowski and Firefighter Dave Szatkowski responded to the scene of a burning garage. They found a woman standing on
JUMP TO FILE #062215123 the garage roof trapped by the flames. The firefighters, using a ladder from their engine, climbed the garage and physically rescued the female from the burning garage roof, with no regard to their own safety. The fourth award recipients were Woodbridge Ex-Chief Robert L. Bader and Ex-Chief Todd Howell, who both received 2014 Community Service Awards. Ex-Chief Robert L. Bader has served 50 years with the Woodbridge Fire Department. He joined the department in August 1964 and served as lieutenant in 1969, captain in 1970, 2nd assistant chief in 1975, 1st assistant chief in 1976 and chief of department in 1977. He also has served as vice president in 1985 and 1986, and president in 1987 and 1988. He has been president of the Woodbridge Firemen’s Relief Association since 1982. Ex-Chief Todd Howell has also served 50 years with the Woodbridge Fire Department. He joined the department in March 1965 and served as lieutenant in 1969, captain in 1970, 2nd assistant chief in 1976, 1st assistant chief in 1977 and chief of department in 1978. He has been the financial secretary and treasurer, vice president from 1983 to 1984 and president from 1985 to 1986. He also served as fire commissioner from 1969 to 1975 and again from 2004 to present. He has been secretary of the Woodbridge Relief Association since 1994 and is currently secretary of the Woodbridge Exempt Firemen’s Association. - KEITH ADDIE
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Bay Head’s first Quint sold by FF1
The Bay Head Fire Company was established in 1913. Ex-Chief Fred Applegate, chairman of the new truck committee, tells us that they never had the need for an aerial apparatus until the town was struck by Hurricane Sandy. Many homes and businesses were destroyed or severely damaged. New or substantially repaired buildings must now meet new FEMA flood elevation standards, which resulted in somewhat higher structures for them to protect. The apparatus known as Truck 1415 built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus and sold by FF1 Professional Safety Services is being used as a truck with pumper capabilities and provides a more capable initial response with limited manpower. Mounted on the Ferrara Cinder chassis, it has a 210 inch wheelbase and a six seat cab. It is powered by a Cummins ISL 9, 450 hp diesel engine with an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. It mounts a Hale, Qmax, single-stage 1500 gpm pump with a 1 ¾-inch front bumper attack line, has three crosslays (two 1 ¾ and one 2 ½ inch), and a three-inch rear discharge. The water tank holds 500 gallons. The aerial ladder is a heavy duty 77 footer with a 500 pound tip load while flowing 1500 gpm. The outrigger spread is 18 feet. It has a prepiped waterway with an Elkhart Scorpion, electrically controlled ladderpipe. The aluminum body has ROM roll-up compartment doors and three dual wheel well sleeves for six spare SCBA cylinders. They elected not to have an onboard generator, but say that they are impressed with the two suitcase style, 1000 watt portable generators it carries, each of which has a floodlight. The apparatus division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles delivered a KME quint to the Runnemede Fire Department in Camden County. Specs include a Predator Panther chassis with MFD, 136 inch cab having six seats and a 10 inch raised roof with a center notch for the aerial, a Cummins ISL9, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Waterous, S-100, 2,000 gpm, single-stage pump, with side mount panel, three crosslays (two 1 ¾ and one 2 ½-inch), 450 gallon water tank, KME 3/16 inch aluminum aerial body, 79 foot three-section steel aerial ladder with 750 pound tip load, prepiped, pinnable waterway, two rear “H” frame outriggers with a 14 foot jack spread and two downriggers behind the cab, 115 feet of ground ladders and a Smart Power 10 kw hydraulic, pto generator. The ambulance division reports the following deliveries: A McCoy Miller 142SE Type III on a Ford E-350 chassis to the Dunellen Rescue Squad (Middlesex County), a Braun Signature Type III on a Ford E-350 chassis to the Randolph RS , two Braun Express, 4 x 4 Type III’s to the Par-Troy EMS (both Morris County) and a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford E-350 chassis under a Horton module to the River Road Rescue Squad in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County.) Ambulance orders include two Braun Chief XL Type III’s (one on a Chevrolet G-4500 chassis for the Mendham First Aid Squad and the other on a Ford E-450 chassis for the Roxbury FC-1.l EMS, both in Morris 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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Bay Head L-1415, 2015 Ferrara Cinder with a 1500 gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank and a 77 foot aerial. It was sold by FF1 Safety Services.
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Brooklawn E-344, 2013 KME Panther with a 1250 gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank and 6 kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.
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Carteret E-2, 2015 Pierce Arrow XT industrial foam pumper. It has a 2000 gpm pump, 750 gallon water and 250 gallon foam tanks, and a 6 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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Edison E-4 is a stock Spartan ERV Star pumper with Gladiator chassis. It has a 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water and two 25 gallon foam tanks, and a 10 kw generator. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co. LLC.
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Carteret L-1, 2015 Pierce Arrow XT with 2000 gpm pump, 500 gallon water and 25 gallon foam tanks and a 75 foot aluminum aerial. It also has a 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. County.) Capital Health EMS in Trenton (Mercer County) ordered a Braun Express Type III on a Chevrolet G-3500 chassis and Lawrence Township EMS ordered two Road Rescue Transmedic Type II’s also on Chevrolet G-3500 chassis (both Mercer County.) In Camden County, Pine Hill took delivery of an E-ONE Typhoon pumper. Specs include a severe duty cab with six seats and vista raised roof, Cummins ISL9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax, single-stage 2,000 gpm pump, UPF 500 gallon water tank, four 1 ¾-inch preconnects, (two each on front bumper and out of rear hose bed), one 2 ½-inch rear preconnect, low urban hose bed and a deck gun. All of the quartz type lighting units are FRC, LED (two brow,
and three down each side.) It has a six kw Harrison hydraulic generator. Oaklyn is expecting an E-ONE, HP 100 foot eMax ladder. It will be the first e-MAX 100 foot ladder in the state. Specs include a Cyclone II chassis with a severe duty cab interior and six seats, 1500 gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank, side stacker type body with hose bed capacity for 1,000 feet of four-inch supply line and 300 feet of three-inch. Additional compartmentation was achieved due to the E-MAX design. Additional ground ladders were also accommodated bringing the total complement to 165 feet. There is no prepiped waterway but it has an electrically operated master stream device for use at the tip of the ladder with a hose bin affixed to the ladder behind the sign board
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The Oakhurst Independent Hose Co. No. 1 received Quint 19, a 2015 Sutphen Monarch with 2000 gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank, 75 foot aerial and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Garden State Apparatus. that will house a three-inch supply line for the device. Both of these units will be on display in Wildwood. In Morris County, Flanders Fire and Rescue Co. in Mount Olive Township received an E-ONE, eMAX rescue pumper with 1500 gpm pump and 750 gallon water tank.. It has an E-ONE six tool hydraulic system (can operate six tools at the same time with no pressure
loss.) It has a 20 kw hydraulic generator, Will Burt Night scan, Cyclone IIX , Long Door chassis with six seat cab and storage for hydraulic rescue equipment and structural firefighting tools. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 87
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East Rutherford Fire Official Dennis Monks provides New 12 New Jersey with information at a restaurant fire in June.
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Ridgefield Park Ex-Chief A. Scheideler salutes the flag during the opening ceremony of the fire department's Independence Day Inspection and Awards Ceremony.
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North Hudson 2nd Battalion Chief Dan Giacumbo takes a break after operating at a two alarm apartment fire on Palisade Ave., Union City, July 5th.
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Bayonne Deputy Chief Keith Weaver discusses operations with Battalion Chief Peter McGonagle at the scene of a fourth alarm on July 11th.
Carlstadt Captain Jason Colombo, of Rescue 705, gives a verbal report to members below as fire rose up the walls of a wood-frame building with a pizzeria on the ground floor, June 29th.
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Collingswood firefighters thanked by patient A father of two young children, who was saved from drowning when he suffered a medical emergency and his car ran into the Cooper River on Fathers Day morning, had his chance to say thank you to his rescuers this evening. Members of Collingswood Fire Department Squad Company 16, the Collingswood Police Department and several community members who witnessed the accident and assisted with rescue efforts were recognized during this evening's Borough Commissioners meeting. Thank you for your heroic efforts to save a dad's life on Father's Day.
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The Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company hosted Roosevelt's annual Independence Day Parade, which was the biggest it has been in the last 30 years. Special thanks to the Roosevelt First Aid Squad, Hightstown Engine Company # 1, Hope Fire Company, Tinton Falls Fire Company No. 1, Millstone Township Fire Department, Millstone Township First Aid Squad, East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #1, East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #2, the Allentown Chapter of the FFA and the Saint Brendan the Navigator Pipes and Drums for making this parade the huge success it was this year.
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All hands in Bellmawr Bellmawr, NJ. Westville Fire Department Ladder Company 736 operated on the morning of July 22, 2015 at an all hands dwelling fire in the 200 block of Welsh Drive in Bellmawr.
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On June 14th, Westville Fire Department Rescue Company 738 covered Station 9-2 (Deptford) while they operated at an all-hands dwelling fire in the Oak Valley section of Deptford, the Rescue Company and Tower 1016 (Washington Twp.) handled a small kitchen fire in the 400 block of Winding Way in Deptford Township.
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Wallington Engine 2's Seagrave bears memorials to late Firefighter John Barnas on the jump seat windows. It is seen pumping at a mutual aid fire in June.
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Elizabeth Engine Co. 6 turns-out from fire headquarters for a reported air conditioner fire on the first day of summer, June 21st.
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This former Hess 1993 Freightliner/E-One 1500-gpm pumper with 1000-gallon foam tank is now owned by Buckeye Partners L.P. Global Marine Terminals (Perth Amboy) and operated by Port Reading Fire District 2 in Woodbridge Township. It is available for mutual aid calls and carries 400-feet of 7 1/4-inch hose.
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Carteret Fire Department's EMS 3, a 2006 Ford E/P.L. Custom Type III ambulance formerly saw service with the Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad in Woodbridge Township.
West Hazleton Fire Department now operates a 1993 Seagrave 100'Ladder. The unit came from Evesham, NJ. FRANK ROBINSON
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Former West Paterson Engine 3's 1982 Hahn pumper was converted into a D.P.W. flat bed utility truck and repainted yellow. West Paterson is now called Woodland Park.
Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser
Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-
beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.
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EMS recognition The Upper Greenwood Lake Ambulance Squad recently received Congressional Recognition from Congressman Scott Garrett.
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Atlantic Air flies Wantage resident to trauma center
Wantage, NJ. On July 1, 2015, Atlantic Air 3 prepared to transport an injured party, who was partially run over by a tractor suffering multiple injuries. The Wantage First Aid Squad was on the scene along with paramedics from the Saint Clare’s Hospital System, when the decision was made to fly the victim to the Morristown Memorial Hospital trauma unit. A landing zone was set up and secured at the Beemerville Fire House.
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Lake Hiawatha District 4 in Parsippany used this 1994 Freightliner/Marion unit.
This 9/11 memorial is on display at Elizabeth fire headquarters.
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In 2015, Allamuchy acquired Lake Hiawatha's rig and it now runs as their rescue truck
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT MONOC Donates Ambulance to Barnegat Aquatic Rescue Team
Scott Safety’s New Distributor
Sparta, NJ. 6/8/15 . Today FF1 Professional Safety Services has become a new dealer for Scott Safety for the state of New Jersey and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Territories include Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, and Morris Counties in New Jersey and Pike and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania. A majority of our customer base has been requesting that we carry and service Scott Safety products since the beginning.
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Wall, NJ – July 6, 2015 --- MONOC recently donated a used ambulance from their fleet to Barnegat Aquatic Rescue Team. The vehicle is a fully functioning Type II ambulance and is the second ambulance donated to the non-profit organization. The vehicle will be used for water search, rescue and recovery in the Barnegat and surrounding areas of Southern
New Jersey. Raymond Gormley, Barnegat Aquatic Rescue Team’s Chief Diver, said that having this vehicle allows them to get to the scene with all of the necessary equipment and man power at one time, act as dressing/staging area for the scene, and allows the team to effectively and efficiently do what is required of them.
MONOC’s Senior Vice President & COO, Jeff Behm said “MONOC is proud to support our community emergency services partners and this ambulance will help with water rescue and recovery efforts.”
Fire-Dex Welcomes Jessica Baumgartner and Jordan Paris as the Newest Editions to the Sale Team
Medina, Ohio - (July, 2015) - FireDex is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Baumgartner and Jordan Paris as Regional Sales Managers. Jordan Paris will be covering the Northwest Territory, T55, which includes AK, ID, MT, OR, WA & WY. Jordan is a Marine veteran, serving as squad leader during his two tours in the Middle East. He resides in Tacoma, Washington, not far from where he was raised. Jordan has a background in public relations along with over 5 years of
sales experience and is currently working on a Business degree. He enjoys spending time with his fiancé, hiking, snowboarding, and target shooting. Jordan's contact info is as follows: Email - jordanparis@firedex.com Office - (330) 723-0000 ext. 373 Mobile - (253) 677-1486 Jessica Baumgartner will be taking over the Southeast Territory, T20, which will now include FL, GA, AL, MS, and AR. Jessica has 10 years of sales & marketing experience working with such companies as Jim Beam, Unilever, Sony &
Cannon. She holds a degree from The Ohio State University.
Jessica currently resides in the Indianapolis area but will be relocating to Florida in the near future. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys cooking, running, traveling, and attending OSU football games. Jessica's contact info is as follows: Email jessicabaumgartner@firedex.com Office - (330) 723-0000 ext. 389 Mobile- (614) 638-9443
“Our customer’s asked, and we listened,” said Jonathon Van Norman, President of FF1. “Having municipal offices in Sparta and Wall Township, New Jersey as well as Carbondale, Pennsylvania allows our customers to drop off service items or have them picked up at their convenience and be helped by a company they already trust. We are excited for this new venture and the opportunity to sell and service Scott products.”
FF1 also allows customers the ease of submitting service requests online directly through our website at www.ff1.com/services/service-request-form/. “As the fire service evolves, FF1 continues to stay progressive within the technology driven market. We’re constantly striving to develop solutions to make our customer’s transactions as easy and convenient for them as possible.”
Scott Safety, a Tyco business, is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott products protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards in-
cluding smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), supplied air and air-purifying respirators, PPE, gas and flame detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighter communications and accountability devices. Headquartered in Monroe, North Carolina, Scott Safety generates approximately $500 million in revenues annually, employs more than 1,100 people worldwide, and has operations in Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, New Zealand, and more.
About FF1 Celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2015, FF1 Professional Safety Services is a premier provider for Fire, EMS & Police supplies across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Founded by an experienced firefighter and chief, FF1 serves the First Responder community with unprecedented levels of experience and efficiency. You’ll also discover knowledgeable service from a sales team of firefighters, police and EMS professionals. We have stood in your boots, we know what you need. FF1 offers a wide range of products and services including Scott Safety, Fire-Dex, Mustang Survival, Zodiac Milpro, 5.11 Tactical, All American Hose, Akron Brass, Cairns Helmets and MUCH MORE! Offering a fully staffed service division, FF1 has certified technicians on call to handle gas meter calibrations, apparatus service, small engine repairs and hydrostatic testing. FF1’s Training Division consists of dozens of experinced firefighters and certified instructors and boasts a large menu of classes as well as the ability to offer custom tailored programs to suit any department’s needs.
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200 Club Of Sussex County honors first responders The 200 Club of Sussex County was organized after a national model over 25 years ago. That model, which began in Detroit over 60 years ago, has the mission to financially assist surviving families of first responders who die in the line-of-duty. Mem- JUMP TO FILE# 071315106 bers pay $200 per year to join which provides for up to $10,000 within 48 hours to survivors of firefighters, police, EMS and emergency management first responders, who gave their lives to service to their communities. In addition, the 200 Club of Sussex County provides scholarships to first responder’s families and valor awards for exceptional service to their communities. Such was the case recently for first responders from the Andover Borough and Township Fire Departments, the Lakeland Emergency Squad and an Andover Township 911 Telecommunicator. The incident that brought about the valor awards occurred on Route 206 in Andover Borough on October 17, 2013 when a tractor-trailer loaded with 8,500 gallons of gasoline crossed the lane of travel and struck a Honda, driven by a 27 year old EMT and mother of one, headon. First responding personnel were confronted with a heavily entrapped victim and the 8,500 gallons of gasoline leaking profusely. Members of the Andover Borough and Township Fire Departments had to use ladders to access the victim while operating under a water spray to suppress the explosive-level of gasoline fumes. The extrication was completed under life-threatening conditions and the victim was turned over to the Lakeland Emergency Squad while still in the ’hot zone’. On June 10th., both the Andover Borough and Andover Township Fire Departments received Team Valor Award plaques for their actions and members of the Lakeland Emergency Squad received a Team Meritorious Award for their efforts. The 911 telecommunicator received an Exceptional Performance Recognition Award for his effective work in following the incident commander’s directions and for anticipating the needs at the scene. The victim, Serena Perosi of Budd Lake, was transported to Newton Medical Center and transferred to Morristown Memorial’s Level 1 Trauma Unit, where she succumbed to her injuries on October 18th. Serena’s immediate family attended the ceremony and personally thanked the first responders for their efforts. Receiving individual certificates mirroring the award plaques were: Andover Borough Fire Department: Chief Jessica Casella, Asst. Chief Brian Stang, Firefighters John Hoag, Bill DeHaas Jr. and Lou Casella. Andover Township Fire Department: Chief Joseph Steinwand, Asst. Chief Dan Hennighan, Capt. Greg Martin, 2nd Lt. Jon Arlt, Ex-Chiefs Rick Melfi, Bill Gallagher, Eric
Danielson, Firefighters Jim Holmes, Luke Fortunato and Debbie Danielson. Lakeland Emergency Squad: Ex-Chief Debbie Reidmiller and EMT Bill Keller. Andover Township 9-1-1 Center: Telecommunicator Dan Crater Mutual Aid Agencies: Andover Borough Fire Department, Andover Township Fire Department, St. Clare’s Paramedics, Andover Township Police Department, Byram Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Byram Township Fire Department, Green Township Fire Department, Stanhope Fire Department and Auxiliary, Sussex County Division of Emergency Management, Sussex County Fire Marshal/Fire Coordinator, Sussex County HAZ MAT Team, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Incident Management Team, New Jersey DOT Traffic Diversion Team. - SKIP DANIELSON
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Little Egg Harboro Chief Lee Eggert Jr. on the radio with PennStar II at a recent landing zone
John Lenart, John Archer and Chris Suk of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company served up over 400 hot dogs and 500 hamburgers at the annual Roosevelt Fourth of July Parade and Picnic. This is the third year that the Fire Company has volunteered to run this event for the Borough.
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Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company returning from a brush fire on April 21. Pictured, John Lenart.
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Chief Dan Archer, Firefighter Brian Erxleben and Captain Chris Suk of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company at a pump-ops drill in June.
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Firefighters Sam Lopez and Grayson Asprocolas of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company stretching a handling as part of a first due engine drill on July 16th.
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On the evening of June 17, 2015, the Deepwater Fire Department held a drill at Kent Avenue Apartments.
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Before the Hackensack Fire Department's annual memorial ceremony on July 1st, some officers and firefighters gathered at fire headquarters. L-R: Hackensack D.C. Steve Kalman, Kearny Chief Steve Dyl, Jersey City B.C. Charles Lind Jr., Hackensack D.C. Charles Grieco, North Hudson B.C. Robert Morrison, Union D.C. Craig Bierbaum, Hackensack Chief Thomas Freeman, D.C. Fred Lungobardi, Captain John Taylor and Firefighters Scott Dugan and Jason Conkle
Congrats to Westampton Township Emergency Services Firefighter/EMT Dave Shaw for being recognized by American Legion Post 509 for his dedication and duties in Public Education and Fire Prevention. Pictured here with members of Post 509 and WTES.
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Members of the BCBP were recognized by the mayor and council for distinguished service during a successful rescue and resuscitation on the July 4th weekend.
Members of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company and Roosevelt's Mayor Beth Battel with the recently donated E-One engine.
Robbinsville Fire Department Squad 40 was dispatched on the second alarm as rapid intervention crew for a fire at 1400 East State St. Hamilton Twp. (L-R) Captain Erik Eitel with Firefighters David Engle, Brendan O'Donnell and Ryan Frank.
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North Hudson Captain Joe Candeloro, of Safety 1, left, received a personal plaque from Firefighter Rich Nicols on his retirement day, June 23rd. The "plaque" included a wallet and inscription: "For 25 years of never having his Wallet on him." Candeloro started with the former Union City Fire Department and served over 25-years of duty.
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Members of Deptford career staff with Lt. Germscheid on his last day.
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Totowa firefighters stand by in the staging area at the Paterson fourth alarm on June 19th.
Members of Jersey City Engine Co. 15 with their brand new Pierce Saber 1500-gpm pumper.
Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac and Woodbridge Firefighter/Dispatcher Eric Seniakevgch
Members of the Allamuchy and Budd Lake rapid intervention crews
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North Hudson promotes five and shows off new apparatus JOHN M. MALECKY
In Branchburg Township, Neshanic’s Brush 48-141 is this 1997 Ford F-350 XL, 4 x 4 pickup with an M & W conversion. It has a Power Stroke diesel engine. It mounts a Hale, 20FD pump (100 gpm @ 20 psi) and a 250 gallon water tank. Other features include a one-inch booster line, 6 ton winch, long hand tool storage and hand fire extinguishers.
West New York, NJ. Less than 24 hours after they operated at a five alarm fire in Union City, four North Hudson firefighters were promoted to the rank of captain at fire headquarters, on July 27th. In addition, one captain rose to battalion chief. Sworn in by Chief of Department Frank Montagne as captain were Jose A. Vargas, Steven A. Hillis, Brian Stahl and Michael Flood. James J. Corso was escalated to battalion chief. Representatives from the five municipalities that make up the regional department were on hand as well as family, friends and active and retired firefighters. After the swearing in of the five, participants got a look at five new pieces of firefighting apparatus located in the parking lot. This included four 1500-gpm
JUMP TO FILE #072815103 pumpers and a new 95-foot tower ladder. This is the first newly purchased tower for North Hudson, and it will be assigned to Ladder Co. 3. In addition, Tower 6's 1994 75-foot platform was present. This unit was acquired as part of an inter-local agreement between the town of Secaucus and North Hudson. The Secaucus Fire Department took over North Hudson's former fire boat after the NHRF&R received a new stateof-the-art boat through Port Security funding. Tower 6 will be used as aback-up unit. - RON JEFFERS
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Right rear view of Neshanic's Brush 48-141 shows pump panel and long tool storage compartments.
Marlboro Fire Bureau patch
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Protecting the protectors EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO
Mass casualty drills need to be more than just learning how to care for patients. First responders need to know how to protect themselves during response. In a world filled with man-made as well as natural disasters, rescuers are painfully aware that we are only vulnerable human beings. There was an increased focus on emergency response readiness after September 2001, when more than 400 emergency responders perished. There is no way to practice for every event. There is no script and the emergencies we deal with may be far from the textbook scenarios we were taught in the classroom. There is danger in the unknown. Although the initial attack on 9/11 involved airplanes crashing into the buildings, structural damage fires fed by jet fuel led to the Twin Towers crashing to the ground and the possibility of secondary explosions from un-burnt jet fuel posed unexpected dangers to rescuers and building occupants. Natural disasters caused by the forces of nature can include any or all hazardous risks such a floods, fires, building collapse, downed wires, explosions, heat, cold, and more. Terrorism always runs the risk of secondary attacks after first responders have arrived, simultaneous system failures and large scale confusion and panic. In addition, terrorism creates crime scenes where evidence should be preserved. And there is increased need for vigilance. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 defines emergency response providers as including "federal, state, and local public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities." Depending on the scenario, there will be multiple agencies on scene. In addition to EMS, FD and PD, there may be other rescue workers and volunteers, who have not trained
with the same intensity as uniformed services. Cross training between agencies is vital and fosters a clearer understanding of each unit’s training and strengths. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together seamlessly and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards—regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity—in order to reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment. Egos definitely need to be shelved when it comes to “Who is in charge?” Cross training in Incident Management will help the responders work together more cohesively. In studies conducted soon after 9/11 actual responders and their respective agencies were asked where they felt there were shortcomings and to make suggestions about needed improvements. PPEs were discussed and the lack of adequate protection during large scale operations. There were several complaints about what the PPEs provided and the restrictions placed on movement. Drills using full PPE helped to point out where equipment hindered the rescuer as well as helping the rescuers get used to donning the necessary gear. Because of the different events involved in MCIs, responders had to assume unfamiliar roles (like crowd control, construction, etc.) and work alongside potential rescuers whose training was different or even untrained. Even when responders participated in training drills extensively, they rarely had to endure the long hours, harsh temperatures, and lack of supplies like food and rest. First response agency leaders need to arrange disaster drills, stock supplies in bulk, arrange support for their responders, communicate with other agencies and encourage CISD and follow-up after every incident.
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Members of the Carteret Fire Department pose with Ladder 1 and Engine 2's new Pierce apparatus. L-R: Chief Mark Hruska, Lt. Brendan Rhodes, and Firefighters George Carpenter and Frank Welch.
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Carlstadt Probationary Firefighter Robert Carella, of Friendship H&L Co. 1, gratefully receives a wet towel and bottle of water from a Hackensack University Medical Center Paramedic after operating at a multiple-alarm restaurant fire on June 29th.
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Members of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company after a pump-ops drill in June. Pictured, John Lenart, Brendan Powers, Tim Curry, Sam Lopez APRIL SUK
North Hudson Probationary Firefighter Glen Harney prepares to line-in at Palisade Avenue fire in Union City on July 30th.
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Woodbridge firefighters make a nice stop on house fire
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Woodbridge, NJ. Woodbridge firefighters battled a house fire on one of the hottest days of the year, but were still able to make a nice stop and prevent a total loss of the home. The Woodbridge Fire Department was dispatched at 12:25 p.m. on July 28, 2015 to 23 Dunlop Dr. for a reported smoke condition in a house after a family member arrived home to find the house filled with heavy smoke. Woodbridge police arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing on all floors. Engine 2 and Truck 6 arrived on scene shortly after and found heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor window on the A/Dcorner. A hand line was advanced through the front door to the second floor where firefighters encountered heavy heat and smoke banking down to the floor. The main body of fire was located in what appeared to be a large closet off of a bedroom. A back-up hand line was advanced through the front door to the third floor where flames were auto-exposing from the second
JUMP TO FILE #072815114 floor. The bulk of the fire was darkened quickly on both floors, but some residual flames were evident on the outside of the home. The remainder of the fire was extinguished with an exterior hand line. The fire was declared under control around 1:00 p.m., but firefighters remained on scene for a while conducting overhaul and extinguishing hot spots. Mutual aid fire departments from Fords and Hopelawn assisted at the scene, while Colonia stood-by and covered the town during the incident. Woodbridge Township EMS was on scene to monitor firefighters and provide rehabilitation. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Woodbridge Fire Prevention Bureau, but appears to have started in a second floor closet. - KEITH ADDIE
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Brush truck donated to Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Co. On Monday July 27th, Chief Bob Cromer, Ryan Keyes and RJ Smith III of Morganville Independent Fire Company came out to Roosevelt to donate their 1988 Ford F350 Pierce brush truck to Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company. Thank you so much to Chief Bob Cromer and all the officers and members for this generous gift. We are extremely grateful.
Boat hits sandbar sending four people to the hospital, one to trauma Just before 2 p.m. on July 11th, a boat accident was reported in the Little Egg Inlet. When Coast Guard and NJSP arrived, they found a 50' boat, which ran aground. 13 people were on board and four suffered injuries. One had to be airlifted to a trauma center with head injuries. Great Bay EMS (Squad 85)
JUMP TO FILE #071115103 along with Stafford EMS (Squad 38) sent rigs to the drop off point at the end of Great Bay Blvd. NJSP, CG and others brought the injured to shore. They were taken to the
staging area, where they were loaded for transport. One patient was transported to the landing zone, where PennStar II transported to a trauma center.Tthe cause of the accident is under investigation by the NJSP Marina Unit. - ROMAN ISARYK
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Elizabeth EMS-74 is a Ford F-450/Stahl special opera- North Hudson Ladder Co. 3 has been assigned a 2015 The Flanders Fire and Rescue received this 2015 E-One tions unit acquired with Homeland Security funding. Pierce Arrow XT 95-foot platform sold by Fire & Safety E-MAX rescue pumper, a 750 gallon tank, pumps 1750 gallons per minute, and carries extrication equipment. Services. RON JEFFERS
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Jersey City Engine 15 has been assigned a 2015 Pierce New Vernon Engine 1 placed into service a 2015 Pierce EnSaber 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper sold by Fire & Safety forcer 1500-gpm top-mount pumper with CAFS, 8 man cab Services. and a light tower. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
Elizabeth's new quick attack unit was assembled by Emergency Equipment Sales & Service. It has a 114 gallon foam tank and two TFT 2000-gpm monitors.
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Car snaps pole in two Newton NJ. On July 28, 2015, Newton Fire and EMS operated at a multi car MVA on Mill Street near Sussex Community College. Units from the Newton Police Department, Newton Fire Department as well as the Newton First Aid squad responded to the scene along with power company crews. The injuries sustrained were believed not to be life threatening.
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Over the course of a week, Captain R. Policht and Firefighter M. Pini traveled to Pueblo, Colorado to attend a Crude by Rail training class conducted at The Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC). Members spent three days learning about the anatomy of commercial railcars and the immediate dangers of crude oil as it compares to other commodities being transported today. On the third and final day of training, members went through four vigorous incident scenarios
JUMP TO FILE #072915107 raging from a small pool fire to multiple derailed cars with many uncontained fires. The crews had the opportunity to work with firefighters around the country including a group from San Bernardino County California, Kansans, New York State, and many more. - ROBERT POLICHT
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The current fleet of the Wyckoff Fire Department Company 3.
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Second alarm for Plainfield On Sunday, June 28th firefighters in Plainfield were dispatched for a fire in a commercial building in Plainfield. Crews arrived at 187 East Front Street to find fire in the ceiling. Two lines were stretched and the ladder truck operated on the roof.
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The current fleet of the Wyckoff Fire Department Company 2.
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the Wyckoff Fire Department’s current fleet. Their newest edition is Engine 234, a 2015 Spartan ERV pumper.
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Allamuchy and Budd Lake Fire drill together On July 21st, Allamuchy firefighters conducted a RIC drill with Budd Lake Fire Department. Firefighters reviewed the equipment both departments utilized during RIC calls, and were put to work in search and rescue scenarios. To begin the drill, firefighters were alerted that a firefighter failed to exit the structure with his crew and the RIC team was deployed. The team was assigned to locate the missing firefighter, determine the issue, and quickly remove the firefighter from the structure.
JUMP TO FILE #072515103 The drill lasted approximately two hours and all members debriefed upon completion. With Allamuchy hosting the drill in their mask confidence course, Budd Lake supplied the burgers and dogs for dinner afterwards. - JAMES BESSEMER
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Quick knock in New Milford Just after midnight, New Milford firefighters were dispatched to 799 Columbia Street for a smoke condition. New Milford Police arrived on scene and advised fire command that there was heavy smoke showing. Less than a minute later, command arrived on scene and a working fire was called.
JUMP TO FILE #071513129 A fast team from Dumont was requested, as two lines were stretched to the second floor apartment where a fire in the living room was located. Crews vented the roof above
the apartment and reported no fire in the attic. The fire was knocked down withing 15 minutes. No injuries were reported and one cat was rescued from the apartment. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Three injured in rollover crash
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On July 20, 2015 at 1:10 p.m., three people were injured, including an Elmwood Park Park police officer in a motor vehicle crash rollover at the intersection of Lyncrest Ave and Willow Street near the Fair Lawn/Elmwood Park border. Fair Lawn Rescue, FD and Volunteer Ambulance, as well as Elmwood Park Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene to assess and treat the victims. All three were transported to local hospitals for further observation. Injuries did not appear to be life threatening. Bergen County Police responded to the scene for the accident investigation.
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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
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Campbell Supply Co., LLC reports that the Township of Denville (Morris County) ordered a Wheeled Coach Type 1 Fire Medic ambulance on a Dodge 4500 4 x 4 chassis with liquid spring suspension. A Spartan ERV Star rescue pumper was ordered by the Adelphia Fire Company in Howell Township (Monmouth County.) Specs include a Gladiator ELFD chassis with 20 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISX, 500 hp diesel engine, Hale 1500 gpm pump, 15 kw Harrison generator, six bottle air cascade system with portable 6,000 psi breathing air charging unit, back stop system, Will Burt light tower with 120 volt LED, FRC Spectra lighting and two Hannay electric cord reels. The Edison Division of Fire (Middlesex County) purchased a stock Spartan ERV, Gladiator MFD, Star pumper. Specs include a Cummins, ISX 12, 500 hp diesel engine, six seat, x-treme duty cab with 10 inch raised roof, Rudd automatic snow chains and Vogel lubrication system, back up camera, severe duty bumper, front suction, Hale Qmax single-stage 1500 gpm pump, Hale Foamlogix 2.1A system complete with two 25 gallon foam tanks and two tank level foam gauges, Elkhart electric wireless remote control telescoping Vulcan RF deck gun with both panel mount and portable controller, Harrison10 kw hydraulic generator complete with two FRC Optimum 1500 watt telescoping lights, Hannay electric cord reel, with 200 feet of cable, stainless steel body, UPF 750 gallon “L” shaped water tank, low hose bed design, aluminum, diamond plate hose bed covers and a built in speedy dry compartment in the wheel well area. The pumper was a replacement for an engine burned up in a township garage fire. It was assigned to a different fire station. The Oakhurst Independent Hose Co. 1 of Ocean Township (Monmouth County) a received the Sutphen SL-75 quint from Garden State Apparatus. It has a Monarch chassis, a Cummins ISL 9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, UPF 500 gallon water tank and Harrison 10 kw generator. The 75 foot aerial has a prepiped waterway with an Elkhart Scorpion ladderpipe. It replaced a 1980 Hahn custom pumper and now provides an aerial apparatus in each station. (see photo) Fire & Safety Services reports the fol-
lowing Pierce orders: For Clifton in Passaic County an Arrow XT, 75 foot ladder and for Springfield Township in Union County a Velocity PUC pumper and a Velocity 105 ladder. Pierce deliveries include an Arrow XT pump to Mahwah (Bergen County), an Arrow XT PUC pumper to Stafford Township (Ocean County) and an Enforcer pumper to New Vernon (Morris County.) Two of the photos this month feature a Pierce Arrow XT industrial foam pumper and a 75 foot Arrow XT quint both for Carteret (Middlesex County.) Specs on the foam pumper are a Detroit DD13, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous S 100 single-stage 2000 gpm pump, Pierce Husky 60 foam system, UPF 750 gallon water and 250 gallon Class “B” foam tanks, William six-inch, 4000 gpm monitor with Ranger 3 hydro foam auto nozzle, two rear mount TFT Monsoon deck guns and a Harrison 6 kw generator. The quint replaces a mid mount platform without a pump. The Carteret Fire Department reports that the new truck negotiates better when it comes to getting into tight spots on the fireground and has the versatility of pumping water. It has an Arrow XT chassis. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles delivered a Smeal rescue pumper to Waretown in Ocean Township (Ocean County.) Specs include a Smeal Sirius EMFD chassis with 190 inch wheelbase and a 10 inch raised roof cab with six seats and occupant protection system. It has a Cummins 400 hp diesel engine, severe duty bumper, stainless steel rescue style body with upper storage compartments and speedy dry hopper. The pump is a Waterous single-stage 1500 gpm and there is a 750 gallon water tank. It has a 32 foot 10 inch overall length and a nine foot 11 inch overall height. They also delivered to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department a Rescue 1 heavy duty rescue with an 18 foot nine inch walk-around body. Specs include a Spartan Metro Star X chassis with a 10 inch raised roof cab and Cummins ISL, 380 hp diesel engine. Allison 3000 EVS transmission, 24 inch front bumper extension, lowered side skirt compartments L/R-1 and L/R-2, ROM roll-up compartment doors, Zico folding roof access ladder, Whelen NFPA lighting package, Onan 25 kw pto generator, Will Burt 6 kw light tower with 15 foot mast and a curb side manual awning.
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Your workout can be “A Day At The Beach” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson
With Fall right around the corner, a “Day at the Beach” may be just what your workout plan needs. In many areas of the country, September is an awesome time to be at the Beach. It’s often less crowded, less humid, somewhat cooler and perhaps ideal for a Beach Workout. Here on Long Island, I lead clients through a Beach workout once a week. We workout through the Summer, but in the evening the Sun isn’t quite as strong. There is usually a terrific breeze coming off the water, which keeps things cooler and the pesky mosquitoes away. There are many ways to grab a Beach Workout. Here’s what we do… Often, we forego the use of equipment. This leg workout gets us mobile and uses more of the beach. We start closer to the water, where the sand is firm, yet not too too wet. (Some wear water shoes or go barefoot for this one). Each segment proceeds along the shore line, is 45 seconds in duration, then turns to head back in the opposite direction for the next segment. First we walk. Your basic walk will do, preferably slightly brisk. Next, it’s up on tip toes to get those calves involved. Then, we break into an easy jog or brisker walk. The next three segments keep us in place for 45 second sets (each) of squats, lunges and side leg lifts (switching legs about ½ way through). Then, we take it from the top – walk, tip toe, jog, squat, lunge, side leg lift, until we have gone through the entire circuit three times. Then, it’s up to softer sand. The softer sand is a bit more challenging when it comes to both intensity and balance. This circuit is the opposite of the first. It starts with travelling lunges, followed by travelling squats (standing sideways – step the right leg out to the side into a 90 degree squat - stand up bringing the left leg in - - - after 45 seconds we repeat stepping out with the left and that has us moving back in the opposite direction). Then, it’s jog in place, jumping jacks, and simulated rope jumping. Exercising control and caution to avoid kicking up the sand is an added challenge of the routine. All segments are 45 seconds in duration, and once again we go through the full circuit 3 times. Some days after completing both circuits a total of three times, we venture into the adjoining park for some bench push-up, dips and crunches to round things out.
Nonetheless, we are always sure to round out these workouts by fitting any missed exercises/muscle groups into our other workouts during the week. There are times when a full body workout is in order. For that we usually go with a medicine ball and or elastic band workout. Sometimes, we use mats and include lying exercises like chest press, crunches and side leg lifts. More often, we minimize contact with the sand and do this circuit standing. We include: bent-over rows, squats, shoulder presses, lunges, bicep curls, side leg lifts, triceps overhead extensions, and heel raises. We do 45 seconds to one minute of each exercise and repeat the circuit three times. Throughout the month, we often trade our Med balls and bands for dumbbells. In those instances, we usually do a combo of seated, lying and standing exercises. We are sure to have the towels or mats for this one. Here’s my favorite: chest press, side lying leg lifts, seated (often referred to as Russian) twists, seated shoulder presses, squats, one arm rows, lunges, bicep concentration curls, heel raises, triceps kickbacks, crunches. There are days we do them in that order for 60 seconds each in circuit form. On hotter days or when we are looking for a change we slow the pace, forgo the circuit and go with three consecutive sets of each exercise before moving on to the next exercise. When using this straight set format, we usually begin with upper (chest press, one arm row, shoulder press, curl, kickback), move on to legs (squat, lunge, side leg lift, heel raise) and finish with abs (seated twist, crunch) Regardless of the workout, we choose, we always park a bit away from the workout site and use the six minute walk there as our warm-up. That walk also serves as the cool-down on the way back to our cars where we end with five minutes of stretching. If these workouts don't peak your interest, create your own. You can always keep it simple with a beach walk or jog. Remember all exercises are not suitable for all individuals. Be sure to have your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program. Just a quick note, yes, unless it’s a private beach you may draw a few glances from beach goers. The one thing we have learned is that the “lookie Lou’s” are really only giving you that look because you are doing what they should be: taking care of your Health and Wellness and enjoying it! Your workout can be “a Day At The Beach”. Enjoy!
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Two homes burn in East Orange One child was injured and nine residents were left homeless as a three alarm fire spread through two homes in East Orange on July 25th. East Orange Fire Department firefighters were dispatched at 3:57 a.m. to 78 Amherst Street for a report of fire. On arrival, heavy fire was in the rear of the two and a half story frame dwelling and threatening the similar buildings on both sides.
JUMP TO FILE #071513129 Additional alarms were quickly transmitted bringing additional equipment and manpower to the scene from mutual aid companies. Flames extended to the exposure D structure, but were held from the B exposure. Opening up and extinguishing
the flames was a very labor intensive operation as the fire showed from different areas of each building at different times. Firefighters reacted and extinguished the flames until the fire could be placed under control in just over one hour and the mutual aid units began to be released. The cause is under investigation - BILL TOMPKINS
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Allamuchy and Hope firefighters practice extrication techniques
On July 14th, the Allamuchy Fire Department held a mutual aid extrication drill with Hope Fire. Members from both departments were able to conduct various training exercises utilizing the extrication equipment on hand. Upon completion of the drill, firefighters debriefed at the Allamuchy fire house and ate dinner.
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Maywood Truck 17 stands by at the borough’s fireworks.
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Rochelle Park Engine 2 and Truck 1 stand by at Maywood’s Fireworks display.
Elmwood Park Engine 2 stands by at the Maywood Fireworks Display on July 2nd. BILL TOMPKINS, WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM
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Saddle Brook Rescue 1 stands by at the Township’s fireworks on 7-3-15.
Millville battles stubborn multi-alarm blaze Millville, NJ. Firefighters had their work cut out for them at the onset, on a very hot and humid day, as they battled a stubborn blaze in the main business district. At 5:08 p.m., on July 29th, Millville firefighters were JUMP TO FILE # dispatched to 19 N. 073015112 High Street for a commercial structure fire. Engine 34, commanded by Act. Captain Steve Alcorn, was first on the scene and reported heavy smoke showing from a three story commercial structure, with a business on the first floor and vacant apartments on the second and third floors. Chief Michael Lippincott was en-route and, after hearing the initial report and seeing the smoke from several blocks away, immediately struck a second alarm for a recall of off-duty personnel. AC Alcorn and crew took a one and three quarter inch line through a side door on the D side at the rear and attacked the flames. Ladder 35 arrived on scene and laid in with a five inch line to the front of the building. The crew took a line through the front door on the first floor. The structure, which was built in the late 1800’s and had been remolded numerous times, had high tin ceilings on all floors. The first floor was broken up into smaller rooms. The floors were of tongue and groove construction. At about a half hour into the job, conditions started to look pretty good but shortly after that smoke conditions again became heavy as the flames found new pathways of travel and crews had opened up providing air to some concealed areas. The temperature and humidity were taking a toll on crews prompting Chief Lippincott to order a third alarm at 5:30 and a fourth alarm at 6:23 for additional personnel. In addition, several other companies were special called at 7:23. The third alarm brought units from Rosenhayn and
Vineland and Gouldtown covered Millville’s station. Gouldtown later responded to the scene and Cumberland covered Millville's station. The fourth alarm brought units from Bridgeton and another from Vineland. Special called were PortNorris, Cedarville, Heislerville and another unit from Rosenhayn. Also responding were two ambulances from Millville Rescue Squad which set up rehab areas in the front and rear of the building. Chief Lippincott declared the fire to be under control at10:00 and crews remained on the scene until 1:46 a.m. Crews played hide and seek with the fire up until about midnight, digging out hot spots with the aid of thermal imaging cameras, where fire was running in the walls, pipe chases and voids in the ceiling on all floors. A total of seven hand-lines were utilized and three aerial lad-
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ders performed ventilation. A total of 77 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Crews took a beating but, because of their hard work and perseverance, the building was saved. No injuries were reported. The first floor, which operated as a hair salon and barber shop, sustained heavy fire and smoke damage, while the second floor had moderate fire damage in three areas and the third floor had minor fire damage. All floors had smoke and water damage. The Cumberland County Fire Police, Millville Police, Millville OEM and the Cumberland County Fire Coordinator responded to the scene. The Salvation Army Canteen was on hand to provide food and cold drinks to firefighters. - JOHN CARR
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East Newark blaze involves home and DPW garage, displacing several families
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Low-banking smoke and fire covered the street.
East Newark Chief of Department Kenneth Grahin in front of the command board as flames consumed the duplex.
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East Newark, NJ. A fierce fire raced through a Grant Avenue wood-frame duplex that extended into the municipal Department of Public Works garage on the evening of July 28th, displacing several families. This, the smallest municipality in Hud- JUMP TO FILE # son County, is 072915108 only a few blocks long located between Kearny and Harrison and it is on the east side of the Passaic River from the city of Newark. Shortly before 11 p.m., the borough's volunteer firefighters were dispatched to a fire on Grant Avenue. They turned-out with their two engines and one truck to find fire involving a two-story occupied duplex with flames impinging on the DPW building on the B side. As water supplies were established, Chief Kenneth Grahin called in mutual aid to the scene. The immediate response came from the career Harrison and Kearny Fire Departments, which sent an engine and truck each. Flames quickly spread to the DPW building on this narrow street with buildings that are separated by small alleyways. Apparatus were in front of the fire buildings, making it impossible to remove vehicles from inside the garage. As East Newark units set up on Grant Avenue, Harrison Ladder 1 was sent to a rear lot and placed their ladder pipe into operation. The roof of the DPW garage was now involved. East Newark set up a ladder pipe on this structure and Engine 1 placed a deck gun into operation. Kearny Ladder 2's tower was also used north of the East Newark truck. During a search of the duplex, firefighters located a pet
dog, which they removed and teamed up with EMT's to give the canine oxygen. It was then removed to an emergency veterinarian office in Lyndhurst. Heavy, acrid low-banking smoke covered the fire scene and the command post, sometimes blocking out vision except for emergency lights. To make things worse, power was cut off sending the neighborhood into darkness. This included police and fire headquarters, where and engine and tower were stranding by from Secaucus. Residents took to the streets in the dark to see what was happening. Additional mutual aid that was called to the scene came from North Arlington, Lyndhurst and Jersey City. In addition, the Harrison Fire Department recalled off-duty members. Large diameter hose (LDH) covered the streets to improve the water supply going to master streams, with some LDH lines extending for several blocks to fire hydrants on different water mains. Downed live wires also hampered firefighting efforts. Portions of the roof of the duplex also collapsed. Numerous cases of water were delivered to the scene and the Gong Club canteen also responded and set up one block from the scene before the LDH lines in the street. On this humid night, firefighters took off their turnout gear and took a break on the sidewalks with bottled water. Firefighters were containing the fire around 1 a.m. and shortly thereafter some mutual aid companies started to pick up and were released. As the sun rose over the scene, municipal workers began the clean up and salvage process in their DPW building. The duplex appeared to be destroyed. - RON JEFFERS
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The Town of Weston is seeking bids on a 1976 Mack R-600 Attack Pumper. 50 Gallon Fuel Tank • 21,000 miles. Heavy Duty 5 Speed Standard Transmission. 1,000 Waterous Pump 1,000 Gallon Water Tank. Very Good Condition. All bids must be submitted to the Town Office in a sealed envelope by noon September 21, 2015 clearly marked “Bid 1976 Firetruck.” Mail to Town of Weston Attn: Selectboard PO Box 98 Weston, VT 05161. Bids will be opened on September 22, 2015. The Town of Weston reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids. For more info please contact Brian Lundberg at 802-824-6788 or email lundbergvt@myfairpoint.net.
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Members of Jersey City's Marine Costal Response Unit (MCRU) pose with their Ford F-550/BRAT apparatus.
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Jersey City Engine 9, Group A crew stand by their new Pierce pumper. From L to R, Firefighter Brian Roach, Captain Dan Delaney and Firefighter Jeff Gorman.
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The Bogota fire Department posing after training at the Bergenfield live burn training center in New Jersey.
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Harold Harper and Josh Tomon (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services in VA) Damien Danis (Saddle Brook Fire Department in NJ) and Chris Mickal (New Orleans Fire Department) came from all over the East Coast to attend the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore.
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Hasbrouck Heights Assistant Chief Rob Knobloch, left, escorts Firefighter Mike Lesane to EMT's after he suffered some debris in his eye. He was treated at the scene and went back to work.
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Behold the new Ascendant endant ™ 107' steel aerial ladder er from Pierce. With 107' vertical height ight and 100' horizontal reach, h, it’s brilliantly designed and engineered eered to give you more capabilities lities with no sacrifice in water capacity pacity, performance or safety. You refuse to compromise. omise. And so do we. Learn more about the Ascendant cendant 107: piercemfg.com
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