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Newark Third-Alarm Damages Several Homes

DAMIEN DANIS

Newark, NJ - Newark Firefighters fought a three-alarm fire on the early evening of March 18th. Just before 7:00 P.M., firefighters arrived to the 147 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue and found a dwelling heavily involved with flames and extending to the exposures.

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Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Two Homes in Haledon, Destroying One Haledon, NJ - A two-alarm fire gutted one home and damaged another on February 27th, but caused no injuries despite an initial report of an unaccounted for resident.

HFD units were JUMP TO FILE# dispatched to 65 022819108 Barbour Street for reports of a fire at approximately 7:30 P.M. Heavy fire was showing from the front door and from the rear on multiple floors of the large, two-and-a-half story frame dwelling. A second-alarm was transmitted as companies opened up and performed a search.

Initial water problems were quickly overcome and the majority of the heavy fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes, but the fire was in the walls of the old balloon-frame structure. Flames extended to all floors and attic, and eventually broke through the roof of the home in the rear.

Members were withdrawn for a short time to allow exterior streams to hit the visible fire.

Exposure lines were operated to protect the similar exposure separated by only a couple of feet. There was some extension to the exposure when heavy fire vented from the 'B' side of the fire building. Companies in the exposure building were able to open up and extinguish the fire before major damage could occur.

The fire was placed under control before midnight and mutual aid units picked up.

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Child Rescued from Newark House Fire

Newark, NJ - A six-year-old girl was rescued by Newark firefighters as flames from a heavily involved vacant dwelling spread to the home she was in, temporarily trapping her. Members of Engine 7 made the rescue before the girl received any serious injuries.

Shortly after 5:00 P.M. on March 16th, companies were dispatched to 43 S. 12th Street. The two-and-a-half story vacant frame was heavily involved in the rear with fire spreading to both exposures. A second-alarm was sounded as searches were made and the trapped child removed via ground ladder. Multiple lines were

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Truck 12’s ladder pipe also operated from a parking lot in the rear.

The fire was able to be controlled in less than one hour with two structures receiving extensive damage and a third suffering less.

The rescued child was transported to the hospital to be evaluated, but was not seriously injured.

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Jersey City Firefighter Scott Dressler, left, with his buddy, Firefighter Dan Martin, take a Gong Club break after operating at a 6-alarm fire involving 10 dwellings in 2012.

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Massachusetts: Christopher J. Roy, 36 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 9, 2018 Death Date: December 9, 2018 Fire Department: Worcester Fire Department Initial Summary: On December 9, 2018, Firefighter Christopher Roy responded with the Worcester Fire Department to a basement fire of a 3-story, 6-unit apartment building. Conditions deteriorated rapidly and, ultimately, the fire went to five alarms. Heavy fire forced several firefighters to the second floor to evacuate. With the assistance of other crews and the Rapid Intervention Team, five firefighters escaped using ladders.

Two additional firefighters, including Firefighter Roy, became trapped and had to be rescued by fire crews.

Both were transported to a local hospital where Firefighter Roy passed away from the injuries sustained. The second firefighter was evaluated and released.

where he passed away a short time later. The nature and cause of the fatal injury have not yet been reported.

Captain Dannheimer was a member of the Coal Township Fire Department/East End Fire Company, Station 120.

Pennsylvania: Scott Dannheimer, 53 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 20, 2018 Death Date: December 20, 2018 Fire Department: Coal Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, 12/20/18, Captain Scott Dannheimer, after working the scene of a structure fire, was in the seat of an engine performing after action duties when he collapsed. CPR was immediately performed, and Dannheimer was transported to the hospital

Wisconsin: Christopher P. Truman, 46 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 31, 2018 Death Date: December 31, 2018 Fire Department: Lake Mills Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Christopher Truman stopped to assist individuals involved in a single-vehicle accident. While assisting, Truman was hit by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

Washington: John Ostergard, 63 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 14, 2018 Death Date: December 16, 2018 Fire Department: East Olympia Fire District 6 Initial Summary: On Friday December 14, 2018, Captain Ostergard collapsed at the scene of a working structure fire in Yelm, WA. He was immediately transported to the Providence Saint Peters Hospital in Olympia, WA, where he passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

The nature and cause of fatal injury have not yet been reported.

Mississippi: Robert Lee "Bobby” Dunaway, 72 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: December 23, 2018 Death Date: December 23, 2018 Fire Department: Howell Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While working his third call of the day, a vehicle fire, Fire Chief Robert Dunaway suffered a medical emergency and was found unresponsive. Attempts to revive Dunaway on scene were not successful.

Dunaway was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

New Jersey: Natalie Dempsey, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 25, 2018 Death Date: December 25, 2018 Fire Department: Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company Initial Summary: Firefighter Natalie Dempsey was responding to the fire station for a structure fire call in her personal vehicle when she lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a guardrail. Dempsey was pronounced dead on scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the single-vehicle accident.

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Union City High School Band Receive Jackets Courtesy of North Hudson Firefighters UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

As the Union City High School basketball team celebrated their 5854 victory over Hackensack H.S., to win their first NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 boys basketball tournament championship game, March 5th, the school's marching band had an informal celebration on the next afternoon.

No matter what the temperature, and the long march from 83rd Street south to 32nd Street on Bergenline Avenue, the Union City High School band has been a loyal participant of the annual North Hudson Fire Union's Charitable Foundation Holiday Parade, every December.

Their outstanding performance is one of the highlights of the parade, entertaining children, parents and residents.

With some extra parade donation money from 2018, the charitable foundation decided to thank the band by having custom jackets made for its members, with UCHS logo. Mirta Serret, District Supervisor/Multi-Arts Festival Director Fine & Performing Arts, said the band never had an official jacket before, since the high school opened 11-years ago. The citywide school consolidated the former Emerson and Union Hill High Schools.

North Hudson Captain Lou Morales and Firefighter Ralph Albarran delivered the boxes, containing 50 jackets. The firefighters wanted to give back something to the marching band members for being there every holiday season.

As band director, Robert Dubois, assembled the band members in their practice room, the students were quickly attracted to the five boxes containing their gifts. As Firefighter Albarran put it, “It was like Christmas morning.”

After searching the boxes for the jacket with their name, the students lined up for a photo. Captain Morales thanked them for their participation to help make the holiday parade a success.

The firefighter's foundation is already making plans for this December's parade, with their usual dedication.

DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire damaged four dwellings and displaced several families on Oak St., Trenton, Feb. 11th.

UPS: New deputy fire chiefs in Belleville are Marty Lutz and Tim Buckley.

DOWNS: An 83-year-old Bloomfield resident died as the result of a 2-alarm fire in her Watsessing Ave. home, Feb. 8th. Firefighters found the woman unresponsive and they tried to revive her with CPR, officials said. She succumbed to her in-

RON JEFFERS

North Hudson Firefighter Rafael Albarran, left, and Captain Lou Morales hold one of the custom made jackets that were gifts to Union City High School marching band members for their loyal and excellent performances at the firefighter's annual holiday parade, held each December.

juries at Clara Maass Medical Center.

UPS: The Clifton F.D. is putting a third ambulance into service for the city of 86,607 residents. If necessary, crews will be paid with overtime funds to maintain the unit. The use of OT personnel to staff the ambulance is expected to be a temporary solution until five new firefighters are added to the roster of 143, in March.

DOWNS: One person received minor injuries after a Hawthorne ambulance was struck and knocked on its side by an SUV at Goffle Rd. & Lafayette Ave., on Feb. 15th.

Three people were in the ambulance and were taken to St. Jospeh's Regional MC for treatment. The Hawthorne and Wyckoff FD rescue companies and a Glen Rock ambulance assisted at the scene.

UPS: The Scotch Plains Fire Department will celebrate 150-years of service, June 15th, with a parade, block party and refreshments.

DOWNS: Two families lost their homes when fire struck the Millbridge Gardens complex in Gloucester Twp., Feb. 17th. One firefighter suffered a minor arm injury.

UPS: Franklin Lakes firefighters celebrated Firefighter Jack Willer's 98th birthday with a candle blowout, substituting the numbers “98” for the number of candles on his cake, on Feb. 11th. “Jack no longer responds to alarms, but he is always willing to offer help in any way he is able,” said Tom Donch, a former mayor and president of the FLFD. DOWNS: Jersey City Engine 19 was rear-ended by a vehicle at Kellog St. & Route 440 on Feb. 20th.

Two civilians were examined by

EMS, and the rig suffered back step area damage.

UPS: Edison firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from her burning mobile home, off Route 1, on Feb. 13th. Firefighters carried the woman outside, and she was given CPR and transported to JFK MC for additional treatment, officials said.

DOWNS: Hamilton Township District 9 and the Groveville Fire Company sadly announced the passing of company mascot, Ember, in February. Ember joined the company in 2006 and became instrumental in helping firefighters teach children how to “Stop, Drop and Roll.” She traveled across the community with firefighters to fire prevention activities and was well known.

UPS: Jersey City firefighters assisted in the delivery of a baby on Ege Ave., Feb. 8th. Captain Kevin Child and Firefighters Ronnie Cutler and Michael Sheehan responded to the woman in labor call. Capt. Child found the pregnant woman on a mattress on the floor with the baby's head crowning. Child and Cutler assisted in the delivery while Sheehan went to retrieve medical equipment, later making sure the baby appeared healthy. EMS personnel arrived and cut the umbilical cord and the mother became unresponsive, moments later, officials said. After Cutler administered CPR, the woman awakened and the three firefighters assisted EMS for transport to the hospital.

DOWNS: Twenty-seven people were displaced by two separate dwelling fires in Plainfield on Feb. 20th. The fires occurred on W. Front St. and Garfield Ave. UPS: The Fredon Volunteer Fire Company honored one of its

longest-serving members, John Richardson Sr., with the dedication of a new fire truck in his name. The honor occurred during the department's annual installation of officers dinner, Feb. 23rd. Richardson, a former mayor and current member of the Fredon Township Committee, knew the new rig had been purchased, but was surprised when it pulled up at the dinner. A plaque on the new KME dedicated the apparatus in the name of the 40-year member.

DOWNS: Atlantic City Station 4 has been closed for repairs to its roof and a mold removal process. Engine 4 was moved to Station 3 and Ladder 2 relocated to Station 6.

UPS: Brigantine firefighters saved a man from cold waters on Feb. 24th after his sailboat capsized in the bay behind 12th Street South.

Captain Paul Fuller said firefighters, wearing cold water rescue suits, launched a jet ski from a boat ramp to reach the victim. They loaded him onto the jet ski's rescue sled and brought him back to shore and he was turned over to EMS personnel.

He was about 600-yards off shore.

DOWNS: A person died in a mobile home fire on North East Ave., Vineland, on Feb. 20th.

UPS: Scott Wentworth and Frank Papaianni have been promoted to battalion chief in Belleville. New captains are Scott Dupont and Bill Hands, Jr. The new lieutenants are Brian Salmon and Steve Salzer.

DOWNS: A 72-year-old Newark man was killed in a smoky fire at the St. Mary's Villa apartments, Feb. 23rd.

UPS: Wallington Truck Co. 1 will celebrate their 125th anniversary on Sept. 21st at 67 Union Blvd., between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

DOWNS: Madison firefighters responded to a smoke in the building call on Main St., Feb. 25th, and they found a roof fire. Firefighters discovered a contractor repairing the roof of Caldwell bankers, where they were using a torch.

UPS: On Feb. 25th, the River Vale Mayor and Council recognized the River Vale CERT team for 15-years of volunteer service in the community.

DOWNS: Another fire struck the Marcal paper facility in Elmwood Park on Feb. 26th. This time, flames were contained to a control room in building PM 10, according to Police Chief Michael Foligno.

UPS: Delran recognized Firefighter Chuck Kendra with a surprise proclamation for his 50-years of volunteer service, at a February department meeting.

DOWNS: One person inside a burning St. Miheil Drive pizza parlor, in Riverside, suffered burns and was taken to Tempel Burn Center, February 26th. Firefighters used water and foam to control the flames.

UPS: Atlantic City firefighters climbed down about 15-feet into a sewage filtration tank to rescue an injured worker at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority on Absecon Blvd., Feb. 24th. Firefighters Daniel Lopez and Brian Berthold climbed down a ground ladder into the confined shaft to locate the victim, officials said. They then used a skippy board to secure the worker and hauled him back to the surface using a four-to-one rope system. The victim was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital.

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The Beachwood Fire Department would like to congratulate their newest firefighter, Nicholas Brescia, who graduated from the Ocean County Fire Academy in February. As a member of the Nolze family, Nick is a 5th generation firefighter in the Beachwood Fire Department, whose family roots go all the way back to the founding days of the Department in 1922. Nick's grandfather and life member of the Department, Henry Nozle, proudly pinned his badge on at the graduation ceremony. Congratulations Nick and all of the Fall 2018 graduating class!

DAMIEN DANIS

Newark Third-Alarm Damages Several Homes

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Newark, NJ - Newark Firefighters fought a three-alarm fire on the early evening of March 18th. Just before 7:00 P.M., firefighters arrived to the 147 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue and found a dwelling heavily in- JUMP TO FILE# volved with flames 031919125 and extending to the exposures.

A second-alarm was struck shortly after companies' arrival. As fire spread to the exposure building a third-alarm was transmitted. Numerous outside streams were used to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to any additional dwellings.

The fire displaced a total of 10 families. The Newark Fire Arson Unit is investigating the cause of the fire. One firefighter was taken to University Hospital for neck injuries. No other injuries were reported.

- DAMIEN DANIS

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Jersey City Firefighters Battle Stubborn 3-Alarm Fire Jersey City, NJ - On March 18th at 8:20 P.M., Jersey City firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 45 Jordan Avenue. Dispatch also notified responding units that there was a possibility of people trapped inside.

Engine 9 reported smoke on the second-floor of a three-story dwelling, “Make this a working fire.” It was believed to have been occupied by squatters.

One hand-line was stretched to the fire building and another into the exposure. Firefighters made an aggressive attack, knocking down flames on the first-floor of 45 Jordan, but reported fire above them. Flames soon broke out of the second-floor windows and raced up the walls to the top floor.

The exposure was an attached

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As conditions worsened in the fire building, firefighters were ordered out of the building for their safety. They continued their attack from the exterior, which included tools to open up the walls and roof to expose flames and douse them. Two aerial ladders were raised to the building in an adjacent parking lot, for egress and for opening up.

A total of three alarms were sounded for manpower to extinguish the stubborn fire. Firefighters were removed from the structure two

times and a PAR was conducted. A trench cut was made and another interior push to knock down the flames.

The blaze was declared under control at 10:54 P.M. The gutted structure was to be evaluated by the city's building department to determine if it should be demolished.

Occupants of the adjacent building were not able to return to their apartments and the Red Cross was on the scene to offer assistance. The Gong Club canteen truck was on hand to provide refreshments to the worn out firefighters.

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DOWNS: Another boarded up, vacant dwelling in Paterson burned on Feb. 27th, this one on Hopper Street. The fire burned fiercely, said Chief of Department Brian McDermott. Siding on homes across the street had melted from the heat. “It was one of the most intense fires I've seen on arrival in many years,” the chief said. The fire spread to an exposure and both structures were described as a total loss. Firefighters doused flames in the alley next to Christ Temple Baptist Church, next door. The wooden window frames of the church caught fire and the church's stained glass windows were blown out, but the fire did not spread beyond the frames, McDermott said.

UPS: The FMBA held its ninth annual “Cooked & Uncorked” festival in Edison, Feb. 26th, to raise money for the NJ FMBA Founda-

tion and the St. Barnabas Burn Foundation. Paterson firefighters took home first place in the firehouse category by serving tomahawk short ribs braised with red wine and cherries, whipped mashed potatoes and glazed vegetables. It was the third first-place win for the department. Morristown won the gourmet category with an Asian-inspired poke dish.

DOWNS: Flames destroyed a Barbour St. dwelling in Haledon on Feb. 27th. It took about three hours to get the fire under control, Chief Chris Bakker said.

UPS: The Picatinny Arsenal Fire Department was formed on March 10, 1919, as a paid unit with 14 members consisting of two assistant chiefs and 12 firefighters, assigned to two tours. A ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary is being planned for late summer.

ROBERT CONNELL

Attending the Paterson Firefighters Association dinner were (L to R): FMBA President Kyle Hughes, Public Safety Director Jerry Spealizle, Firefighter Jerry Behnke, Passaic County Sheriff Berdnik and Paterson Mayor Sayegh.

Paterson and Surrounding First Responders Are Family Paterson, NJ - In February, the Paterson Firefighters Association (PFA) held a charity pasta dinner at The Brownstone, on West Broadway, to aid two of their own. It was attended by an estimated 300 people.

The funds will aid Firefighters Jerry Behnke and Eddie Lopez,

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The restaurant was filled with firefighters, police officers, city and county officials, family and friends.

The fire department “family”

came from many organizations that included both career and volunteer fire departments from mostly Passaic, Bergen and Morris Counties.

“This is what family is about,” said Kyle Behnke, President of Paterson FMBA Local 2.

- ROBERT CONNELL

BUDDY SHOT Picatinny Arsenal firefighters are planning a late summer ceremony to celebrate their 100th anniversary as a paid department.

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South Brunswick Township firefighters stopped to take a photo together after completing overhaul operations at a recent house fire on March 3rd. South Brunswick Township has three fire companies within its district, which are Monmouth Junction Vol. Fire Company (this photo was taken at their house fire), Kendall Park Vol. Fire Company and Kingston Vol. Fire Company.

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In March, retired North Hudson Captain George Lang passed away. He was a member of the former North Bergen Fire Department before the regional department was organized in 1999.

He was a dedicated firefighter and accomplished his goal of being promoted to captain. His last assignment was Safety 1.

Two of his sons, Jordan and Tyler, followed in their father's footsteps and are proud members of the Jersey City Fire Department.

"My father was the most selfless man I have ever met and he was always looking out for other people," Jordan said.

Captain Lang spent time as a little league coach in West New York some years back.

Referring to his children, including third son Jonathan, "He always talked about you guys at the firehouse," said Captain Vin Vacca.

- RON JEFFERS

North Hudson Captain George Lang passed away in March.

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Fire & Safety Services Hits 20-Year Mark Supporting the Burn Foundation For the last 19 years Fire & Safety Services, LTD of Plainfield, N.J. (www.f-ss.com) has the supported the mission of the Burn Foundation through the talents of renowned South Jersey artist, Joseph M. Getsinger. It’s a partnership that has benefited thousands of burn patients and the regional Burn Centers. Fire & Safety Services, LTD, the area’s dealer and distributer of Pierce fire apparatus and related equipment, has agreed to continue their support for the 20th year.

The Burn Foundation was founded in 1973 when the treatment of burn injuries was emerging as a specialized treatment.

From the beginning, the nonprofit fundraised in support of the new burn centers being established at local hospitals, as also for funds in support of certain burn patient services. For the last 39 years, Artist Joe Getsinger has produced a unique piece of art specifically to be raffled off at the annual New Jersey State Firefighters’ Convention in Wildwood, NJ each September. A giclee copy of the original, signed by the artist, is the grand prize of the raffle, with additional lithograph copies going to 25 other lucky winners.

FSS’s first sponsorship began in the year 2000 when then President William Russell stepped to the plate in support of the project.

Upon his retirement, his successor, David Russell, has continued the pledge to support the Burn Foundation and Joe Getsinger’s art for many years.

Joe supports the Burn Foundation, not only by way of the pieces he produces for Wildwood each year, but also through the sale of art on his website, JGetsingerarts.com, throughout the year, plus his tireless efforts on behalf of the non-profit. In 2018 he solicited support from South Jersey Federal Credit Union, which then underwrote the cost of last year’s collectible pin. Without knowing what the 2019 art will be, Ken Barnshaw, the President of SJFCU, has already pledged to underwrite this year’s new offering.

The 2019 art will be a re-creation of the first image created for the Burn Foundation titled, “Night Call”. The fire depicted happened in Deptford, NJ with members of the Blackwood Terrace Fire Dept., which is part of the Deptford Fire Department, responding. One of the firefighters in the painting was Ken Barnshaw, who years later would head up the SJFCU and be-

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Rather than calling the new image, “Night Call II”, Joe feels the title, “5:00 a.m. Call”, would be more appropriate considering the many calls that ring out in the wee hours of the morning when you are really enjoying your sleep and our world is still in darkness.

Delran Fire Department Assistant Chief, Joseph Cunningham, Sr. and members of the Delran FD have already agreed to assist Joe with the photoshoot for this year’s creation.

Each year, the painting is also accompanied by a collector card which depicts the art and provides an explanation by the artist of what is shown. These cards are provided by Chip Lillie of Choice Marketing, Inc. and are an important part of our fundraising efforts.

Joe Getsinger and the Burn Foundation are very grateful for the support they have received from Dave Russell and Fire & Safety Services, LTD, and the entire South Jersey family of first responders. In addition they are thankful for the additional support they receive from Chip Lillie and Choice Marketing, Inc., and the many individuals who purchase the raffle tickets in advance of the convention in Wildwood.

For information on Pierce apparatus and related equipment, contact Dave Russell at Fire & Safety Services, 200 Ryan St., South Plainfield, NJ 07080, 888723-1820, or at www.f-ss.com.

Please visit their fine display in Wildwood during the convention.

Visit Joe Getsinger’s new website at www.jgetsingerarts.com to view his art and that of others that is for sale. Take a moment to visit with him at the Burn Foundation tent in Wildwood.

Donations to the Burn Foundation can be made online at www.burnfoundation.org or by sending a check to Burn Foundation, 8600 West Chester Pike – Suite 202, Upper Darby, Pa. 19082. When in Wildwood in September stop at our tent and say hello!

We all look forward to seeing you in Wildwood on September 13 and 14, 2019 at the NJ State Firefighters’ Convention.

Fire in Deptford, N.J. in 1980.

"Night Call" print created by Artist based on photographs.

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Lincoln Park Fire & Rescue Co.#2 Celebrates Dedication, Blessing & Housing Lincoln Park, NJ - On Sunday, March 3rd, Lincoln Park Fire & Rescue Co. #2 celebrated the dedication, blessing and housing of their 2018 Rescue One Heavy Duty Rescue Truck.

The festivities began with Battalion Chief Nick Pappas and Company President George Morere welcoming the guests, followed by Department Chief Joe Fede leading the group in the Flag Salute. Opening prayers were then offered by Fire Department Chaplains, Pastor Tom Berninger of the Abundant Life Worship Church and Past Department Chief James Ponnwitz.

During the introduction of guests, Mayor Dave Runfeldt spoke to the group and offered congratulations on the new apparatus.

Department Chief Joe Fede and Hose Co. #1 Battalion Chief Sal Marino offered congratulatory words as well as celebratory bottles of champagne. LPEMS Chief Beth Anderson, as well as mutual aid chiefs and past members of Fire & Rescue Co. #2, were recognized and welcomed to the celebration.

Rescue-specific tasks were not always a part of the Lincoln Park Fire Department; Company President George Morere gave a short

JUMP TO FILE #032019106 presentation on the evolution of rescue, which began in the early 1980's. The new Rescue Truck was then dedicated to the residents of Lincoln Park, as well as past, present and future members of Fire & Rescue Co. #2. The dedication was presented by Battalion Chief Pappas.

The blessing of the Rescue Truck was performed by Chaplains Tom Berninger and Jim Ponnwitz, who offered blessings of the apparatus, the equipment, and the firefighters that will man the apparatus.

The housing of the apparatus marked the final event of the day.

Members, both past and present, symbolically pushed the new rescue truck into the firehouse three times as tradition calls for; once for God, once for Country, and once for Community.

The festivities were highlighted with a rescue truck cake made by "Yaya's Cakes," along with refreshments and good wishes by all in attendance.

Lincoln Park Fire & Rescue Co.#2's new "Rescue One" Heavy Duty Rescue.

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Ladder 1555 of the West Atlantic City VFC in Egg Harbor Twp. is this 2019 KME 1500/550/79' quint.

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The Jersey City Medical Center placed into service this Ford F-450/Horton Special Hazards unit.

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Hawthorne Engine Co. 3 placed into service a 2018 KME 2000-GPM/750-GWT utility-rescue-engine with extrication and rescue tools mounted on the chauffeur's side compartments and fire suppression equipment located on the officer's side. Coffin-style compartments above contain water-rescue gear, ropes, spill and haz-mat paraphernalia.

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In 2018, with the help of SH Truck Bodies (Pa.), the Jersey City Fire Department had this 1988 International truck converted into a support unit.

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No Injuries After SUV Crashes Into Maywood Beauty Salon Maywood, NJ - Maywood firefighters responded to the report of a car into a building at 5:25 P.M. on February 26th. Upon arrival at 15 West Pleasant JUMP TO FILE# Avenue, they found 030519102 an SUV that had crashed into the front of Reliz De Manila Salon.

The driver was uninjured and the salon was already closed when the crash occurred.

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In the early 20th century, a Jersey City (FDJC) deputy chiefs car was this open roof model.

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On October 1, 2018, the Jersey City Fire Department assigned a fifth battalion chief to each tour, known as the Field Training Officer/Safety Officer. The vehicle assigned is this 2012 Ford F-350 that saw original duty in the 4th Battalion.

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Ridgefield Fire Official John Hoffman operates this Ford Expedition, known as "RF-6".

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In Bayonne, McCabe EMS uses this Ford as a staff unit.

Lodi Truck 1 was a Simon-LTI show piece. The 1987 Olympian model had a 1250-GPM pump/250-GWT and 100-foot platform.

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Recruit Firefighter Daniel F. McEldowney, center, with his father Captain Dan McEldowney, left, and Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner.

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Clifton Home Under Renovation Damaged by Flames Clifton, NJ - A recently purchased home that was undergoing renovations was struck by fire, but quick work by Clifton firefighters kept the damage to a minimum.

Firefighters were dispatched in the early morning hours of March 15th to 196 Liv- JUMP TO FILE# ingston Street for 031919100 the report of a fire.

Visible flames were showing on the 'A/B' corner from the basement. A line was stretched into the front door, and another through a basement window. The visible fire was quickly knocked down, but smoke continued to issue from the first and second floors, as well as attic. Members opened up and vented and the smoke condition lightened.

The fire was placed under control in about a half hour and companies were slowly released.

The home was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause initially appears to be electrical.

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Utility 52-151 in Raritan Boro (Somerset County), is this 2007 Ford F-350, 4x4, with a Reading body.

The cab has five seats. Features and equipment include a Honda 5-kw gasoline generator, four telescoping floodlights, portable floodlights, two fixed and two portable electric cord reels, dewatering pump, trailer hitch, rope, bolt cutters, shovels, hand tools, hand extinguishers, safety cones and a Warn 3700-pound winch.

Raritan Boro's Utility 52-151, 2007 Ford F-350/Reading, 5-kw, 3700-pound winch.

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This tattoo belongs to Anthony Miller, an interior firefighter with the Fort Edward Fire Department in Fort Edward, NY. Anthony is a third generation firefighter with FEFD. The tattoo is in memory of his Grandfather, Grandmother and his cousin, #44 Thomas Elliott, who was a junior member of FEFD. Thomas died at the age of 16 due to a medical condition.

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Quick Knock on Basement Fire in Bogota

On March 16th, Ramsey placed into service a new Ford F-550/4WD/KME 1000-GPM/300-GWT minipumper, left, that replaced a 1981 GMC/Saulsbury 250-GPM model.

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Bogota, NJ - Bogota firefighters quickly knocked down a basement fire on the morning of February 23rd at 103 Larch Avenue. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief Ken Kalman reported smoke showing. A fire in the basement was discovered with minor extention to the first floor. A FAST team from Ridgefield Park was requested to the scene. The blaze was knocked down within 30 minutes.

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Jersey City Battalion Chief Ken Simone, center, goes over operations before the recruit class of 16 new firefighters participate in a ladder pipe drill, on city property, at the foot of Sip Avenue, Feb. 22nd.

Bergen County Fire Marshal Bryan Hennig collects information as East Bergen Mutual Aid Coordinator Teddy Tarabokija, right, takes notes to keep track of events during the Fort Lee apartment house multiple-alarm, February 14th.

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NJFSAB Offers $1,000 Grants to Fire Departments to Promote Fire Safety Education Hamilton, NJ – New Jersey fire departments are invited to apply for a special grant from the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB) to help promote fire safety in their communities.

The NJFSAB grants provide up to $1,000 directly to fire departments to help fund the construction of a side-by-side burn demonstration, which shows the effectiveness of fire sprinkler systems.

The side-by-side demonstration features two fully furnished rooms, that are set aflame simultaneously, but only one has a fire sprinkler system.

This illustrates how quickly fires can spread, and the important role fire sprinklers play in effectively dousing fires which saves property and lives.

"Our mission is to educate the public about fire safety and increase awareness about the effective role fire sprinkler systems play in helping people protect their loved ones and their property," said David Kurasz, Executive Director of NJFSAB and PenJerDel. "The Side-by-Side Grant program is a great way for us to provide local fire departments, both volunteer and professional, with access to the funding they need to add a great tool to their fire prevention programs and better inform and protect the residents of the communities they

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In 2018, nine grants were awarded. Washington Township Fire District was one of the recipients.

“You can talk about how fire is dangerous, but seeing in person how a fire started with a lighter and trash basket filled with paper quickly and violently flashed over and destroyed the furniture and kids toys that were in the rooms really hit home for a lot of people; it made it real," said Adam Seczech, the Fire Prevention Coordinator for the Washington Township Fire District.

West Windsor Fire and Emergency Services Department received the grants in 2017 and 2018.

"Watching the sprinkler system and how quickly it activated and kept the fire back, they were pretty blown away by that," stated West Windsor Firefighter Douglas A. Frueh. "It is a really worthwhile program, especially when you get your local resources to participate and get your township leaders involved and make it a big event. This was a great way for us to expand our public outreach and attract families and the public to come out and view and learn about fire

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To view a video of a side-by-side burn visit: https://youtu.be/Ua2fqQYAxQ. Applications can be filled out on our website, www.SaveAndProtect.Org The deadline to apply is August 1, 2019.

The mission of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB) is to save lives and protect property by educating the public about fire safety, demonstrating the benefits and effectiveness of fire sprinklers in suppressing and reducing the impact of fires, and supporting fire-safe building codes and legislation. NJFSAB is a cooperative partnership advocating installation and proper care of fire sprinkler systems.

Headquartered in Hamilton N.J., the Board is comprised of unionized workers (Sprinkler Fitters Local 696), local leaders, code committee members, contractors and businesses who represent fire sprinkler construction, production, distribution and installation.

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Building Burns Again in Paterson North Hudson recruit Firefighter Robert Rovito, left, with his father, Captain Joseph Rovito, at the swearing-in of 44 new members of the NHRFR.

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Retired North Hudson Captain Keith Gonyou, right, with his son, Thomas, hold a photo of Thomas at the age of 4, sitting on the bumper of an FDNY spare truck that was loaned to the North Bergen Fire Department and ran as Truck Co. 1. Thomas was sworn in as a North Hudson firefighter on March 13th. The captain started his career with the former NBFD before the regional department was established.

Paterson, NJ - A home that had been vacant since it was heavily damaged in a two-alarm fire back on 10/7/16 was once again struck by flames. The exposure building that was completely gutted and collapsed in the first fire, then was rebuilt from the JUMP TO FILE# ground up, was 022719109 saved from serious damage by Paterson firefighters.

The full assignment was sent out at about 8:30 P.M. on February 25th for a report of a fire at 199 12th Avenue. Smoke and fire were showing from all floors of the two-and-a-half story frame structure. Strong winds threatened the only exposure, a newly constructed similar building separated by about five-feet.

Plywood coverings of the doors and windows of the fire building were removed and companies made a rapid and aggressive attack on the flames. All heavy fire was knocked down quickly. Small flames burned through the siding on the home in various areas until all hot spots could be exposed and extinguished.

The fire was able to be placed under control in about one hour with no injuries reported, and a new home on the 'D' side was saved. Investigators are searching for the cause.

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The True Crisis Team Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

When we go through stuff, we might see a bad scene that may trigger feelings inside, or when we are faced with life’s challenges we may feel overwhelmed. We may be thinking about where we are going to get the money to repair the vehicle, which we just do not have the money for, or we went to a call where someone died, who looks like a family member or dear friend. Yeah, I know that these are different types of crises, but where do you go?

In emergency services, the expression that you hear a lot is “I got your back.” In law enforcement and the military, the phrase is “I got your 6.” But who can you truly count on to have your back? Yes, the crisis team is there for you and the chaplain is there for you. A brother or two may be close. But when the stuff hits the fan and you are alone, who do you have? I was recently reminded of a verse from Isaiah 58:8 that reads “the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”

It reminded me that God has our back.

There are so many times where we may want to throw in the towel, the sticky towel from how we made a mess of things that we may not know how to get out of the problem. We need to remember that we can talk to God about the situation, which is called prayer.

We know that we can let Him handle it but we cannot just sit there and expect everything to fall into our laps. We need to put forth the efforts. He will guide our actions.

A long time ago a woman was having financial challenges. Elisha came and asked how he could help after the woman explained that she had no money and the creditors were coming after her. Elisha told her to get jars from all the neighbors. She did and she started to pour out from a jar of olive oil that she had. The jars got full and her little jar kept pouring. She filled up so many that she was able to sell all the oil and pay off all her debts.

Maybe there are times that you don’t have two nickels to rub together, but you are able to eat.

Maybe someone came by and gave you some money, or helped you with the situation that you would never have been able to foresee.

That is God taking care of you.

Even when the apostles were in the boat and the storm was all around them, God looked after them.

He fed the Jews in the desert, where he gave them the manna (bread) each day for what they needed. In the Lord’s Prayer it states, gives us this day our daily bread. He had their backs.

How many times did you have close calls? Do you think that it

was just luck?

Isaiah 43:2 states “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” How is that for back up?

I can’t think of a better partner to be with. God does see what is going on, He is there with you.

When you are going through hard times, financially, physically, mentally, whatever, lean on him a little more. He has broad shoulders.

He can take your burdens also.

I found that out long ago. I could have died. I should have died.

But He had my back and decided that it was not the time for me yet. I learned that if I can trust Him to keep me from dying, why can’t I trust Him with the rest of my load.

Until we meet again, may He hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Stay safe, Didymus McHugh

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to pizza “crust”. And with the blank canvas they offer in the flavor department, they are a perfect vehicle for buffalo sauce. Cauliflower is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol, but is packed with Dietary Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Potassium. It's also in season right now, which not only brings the cost down but also makes them taste that much better. A light coating of cornstarch helps add texture to the dish by absorbing excess moisture that releases during the cooking process. Cornstarch is a “flour” made from corn kernels, and is also gluten-free.

Let’s not forget about the dip!

No buffalo wing platter would be complete without Bleu Cheese or Ranch, and where you stand on that is totally up to you. But for this recipe I feel Ranch pairs much better with the milder flavor of cauliflower. Using Greek yogurt instead of the typical buttermilk and mayo, Ranch also reduces the calorie count, not to mention it’s also delicious and packs way more protein. While there will never be a substitute for a plate of wings, this recipe certainly helps keep those cravings at bay and the fat and calories down!

BAKED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER & YOGURT RANCH DIP Ingredients:

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Maywood Truck 17’s new 2018 Pierce 105’ rear-mount, with a 1500GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank, prepares to set up to put an elevated master stream in operation at the massive Elmwood Park Marcal Paper Company fire on 1-30-19.

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Fort Lee Truck 2, a 1994 Simon Duplex/LTI 102’ tower ladder, operates in the rear at a multiple-alarm apartment building fire on February 14th that left dozens homeless.

Shortcut Yogurt Ranch Dip: 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt Packet Ranch Seasoning, to taste; add a little at a time and adjust accordingly Procedure:

- Preheat oven to 425° - Toss cauliflower florets in a bowl with the oil, salt, pepper and any other spices - Spread out in a single layer on a sheet/roasting pan; Roast for 15 minutes, stir and roast for another 15 minutes or until just tender - Taste and adjust seasoning - Toss in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce; Serve with the Shortcut Yogurt Ranch Dip

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APPARATUS IN ACTION

ACTION SHOT

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Ending a career by pumping away at a multiple-alarm! With just three days left before its replacement was put into service, Hawthorne Engine 3, a 2002 Seagrave 2000/500/40, worked at a second-alarm in neighboring Haledon on February 27th. It's second career will be with the Passaic Fire Department.

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NYPD harbor units assisted the Jersey City police and fire departments with the recovery of a "floater" in the Hudson River, at the foot of Exchange Place, March 19th.

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Fort Lee Engine 2's 2000 Spartan/Saulsbury 1750-GPM top-mount pumper saw heavy duty during the apartment house fire of Feb. 14th.

Arriving at the scene of the Elmwood Park multiple-alarm on January 30th, Clifton Engine 1, a 2014 Pierce 1500/750 pumper, lays in to supply a ladder pipe after operations went defensive.

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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After 18-years on the job, North Hudson Captain Frank Martinez retired; and in March, fellow members of Group 4 held a firehouse lunch in his honor. During his career at fire scenes, he has survived being struck by an auto and being buried under a roof collapse. He was described as an excellent communicator, with vast knowledge, and a watchful eye to his Brother firefighters. Deputy Chief Dave Donnarumma also described him as a "great friend, a great guy". And, by his experiences on the job, he has a tolerance for pain. Captain Martinez spent most of his career on Squad 1 and Rescue 1. He told his fellow members to set a goal of being a good person, good firefighter and a good leader. Captain Martinez, 3rd from left, was presented with a retirement plaque and a "Rescue Rangers" cape!

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During their monthly meeting on March 13th, the Wallington Emergency Squad took on two new members, Madison Friedman (left), and Samantha Peluso. Samantha is in training to become an EMT and 16-year-old Madison joined as a junior member. Madison is the 5th generation of the Friedman family to become part of the fire department. Her great grandfather, grandfather, father and uncle all were members of the emergency squad. Her dad and grandfather are both ex-chiefs of the fire department. James Wood, Jr., president of the Squad, recited the oath of office to both women.

Bayonne Rescue 1 Captain Robert Disbrow confers with firefighters during a five-alarm fire on Andrews Street, February 2nd.

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The Paterson FD recently held a retirement party for B/C Brian Rathbone, FF Luis Vega, and FF Branhder Espinal. Pictured (L to R): Capt. Arthur Woods (R2); FF Branhder; B/C Rathbone; FF Vega; Acting COD D/C Kevin Hancock and Capt. Scott Parkin (R2).

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Toms River Fire District #2 - Silverton Fire Co. Station 29 Chief Robert Sinnott is pictured here at Kean University Southern Campus, Building 102, for an electrical malfunction.

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IN SERVICE

APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Herbertsville Fire Company in Brick, NJ operates this 1993 AMG M35A3 300/600 as Brush 2479.

Fort Lee Ladder 1, a 2004 Seagrave 100’ rear-mount, sets up its ladder pipe at a multiple-alarm fire on Valentine’s Day that tore through a borough apartment building.

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Smoke gets in your eyes! Cliffside Park Engine 3's "Squirt" apparatus sets up for another master stream to quell the flames at the Fort Lee apartment house fire of February 14th.

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Forty-four recruits are sworn in as members of the North Hudson Regional FD by Chief of Department Frank Montagne, March 13th.

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North Hudson Swears In 44 New Firefighters Harrison’s brand new Truck 1, a 2018 Pierce 100’ tiller, gets a baptism by fire into Kearny for a three-alarm fire. Its ladder pipe was one-of-three elevated master streams that operated at the fire.

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Ridgefield Ladder 1, a 2010 Sutphen 75’ mid-mount stick with a 1750-GPM pump, 500-GWT and 40-gallon foam tank, works mutual aid in Fort Lee on February 14th.

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North Bergen, NJ - On March 13th, the largest group of recruits were sworn in as firefighters in the history of the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue. Forty-three men and one woman joined the ranks of the department that serves Union City, North Bergen, West New York, Weehawken and Guttenberg. The regional department was organized in 1999.

The ceremony was held at the Boulevard Main Ball Room in North Bergen, where family, friends and local officials gathered for this historic event. Several of the new recruits are related to active and retired firefighters from North Hudson and Jersey City.

Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, Chairman of the Management Board, welcomed the new members and told them they will be responsible for the safety of some 225,000 residents in the re-

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Chief of Department Frank Montagne told the new members that they are now firefighters 24/7, and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Listen, learn and ask questions. He added that self-sacrifice is part of their new profession and they may be asked to put their life on the line for other individuals.

Chief Montagne also thanked the Management Board for their cooperation in keeping manpower at proper levels, as well as the acquisition of new pieces of firefighting apparatus.

The recruits started their training at the Bergen County Fire Academy on March 19th.

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Rodriguez, J. Pedroso, M. Amarante, L. De Jesue, H. Jaludi, C. Jones, J. Prezioso, M. Pena, M. Green, R. Rovito, M. Dembroe, A. Talarico, B. Fisher, K. Donnelly Jr., E. Suarez, D. Urban, R. Marquez, D. Torres, T. Gonyou, T. Hilcken, B. Fiorella, J. Martinez, N. Cordato, W. Garcia Cruz, L. Delpiano, S. German, D. McEldowney, R. Jedziniak, J. Maldonado, J. Alicea, D. Isola, A. Rodriguez, J. Fernandez, M. Drennan, T. Benavides, A. Arowolo, K. Conde, D. Lindsey, B. Murphy, E. Feinberg, P. Jordan, M. Petrucelli Jr., M. Collazo and M. Conforti.

Chief Montagne said the future of the Fire Department is bright, “and so is yours.” In conclusion, he added, “Welcome to our family-North Hudson.”

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Step Up Your Teamwork ON THE BOOK SHELF

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This is a Fire Engineering book, hard cover, 6 inches by 9 inches with 300 pages. There are several black & white photos that illustrate the author’s teaching.

The author is a retired deputy chief from the Kearny, NJ Fire Department. I first met him when he was the training captain. I also reviewed another book he wrote named “Common Valor”, which is a group of heroic stories of firefighters, one of which was from my hometown fire department of Bayonne, NJ. The book is a welcomed addition to the subject of management, supervision and training that comes from a fire service related source. When I was on the job and studying for promotion we did not have books that were fire service related until Fire Engineering published Management in the Fire Service by David Gratz, who was a chief in Maryland. I do not want to mislead the reader to think that the rest of the books were not effective, but they dealt with the business world.

The fact is that a human being’s management and supervision is the same no matter where he or she is employed. It was a matter of adapting the content of these books to the fire service.

Frank’s book is five intensive chapters with numerous subtitles.

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Your Legacy'. He has put what appears to be countless hours into research, recounting of experience and just plain analysis of human behavior. He has developed a “writing high” where thoughts just jump into your brain as you compose each subject, kind of like mystery writers might to make their books more interesting.

As you read the different chapters you may find yourself agreeing with the author’s observations as you recall your own experiences. In a day when the fire service is faced with members of all types who are on the job for one reason or another and who have differing attitudes as to their being a good firefighter or simply tolerating their career until retirement, this book will give you the ammunition to get the best out of them, help them to gain interest and give the best they can to the people they protect.

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How About Metallic Blue Over Red? You are probably wondering what I’m writing about! Well, it has to do with the color of fire apparatus. For many years fire apparatus for the most part was either red or white…that is all red or all white. There were few exceptions which had to do with smaller fire companies having different colored apparatus, but there was usually a story behind each. We also had the advent of yellow paint as suggested by an eye doctor for better visibility, particularly at night. Many fire departments adopted the yellow color and as many that did, many abandoned it eventually. For one reason, when it came to touching up scrapes and scratches the new paint on the old did not look very good. Then there was also a problem with identification of the vehicle being a fire truck! Also, an insult to injury was that I heard the fire company that the doctor belonged to never switched to yellow!

Enough with yellow. The message of the headline has to do with cab roof colors. I understand that when Atlanta, Georgia specified a white roof on their red apparatus it was to reflect heat from the sun. If that was the case then those departments who specify black roofs over red apparatus probably disagree. I heard a story that Chicago, who was one of the first to have black roof over red apparatus, had to do with conforming to a commissioner’s car that had a black vinyl roof. I don’t know what the true story is. But somewhere along the line I figure that someone in the Oak Shades Fire Company in Aberdeen Township (Monmouth County) posed that question! You have to admit that blue metallic is different.

Shown is a Pierce pumper and a Crimson pumper. It comes close to a blue color used by Gary, Indiana.

There have been other colors used over red and there are usually stories behind how the decisions were made.

We did not investigate the reasoning behind these Aberdeen rigs, but we know that it is now the fire company’s official color. Also in the photos are two vehicles from the Janvier FC in Franklin Township (Gloucester County). One is an E-ONE pumper and the other a Mack/KME tanker.

Janvier has a 4x4 E-ONE custom pumper, which was in this column at a previous time. The Jacobstown FC in North Hanover Township (Burlington County) has a Spartan ER S-180 pumper. The “180” indicates the number of days it takes to build this model. The Clinton Rescue Squad (Hunterdon County) has a Pierce Velocity heavy rescue, a massive truck that replaced another massive truck.

This new truck has a 26-foot body.

Cedarville FC in Lawrence Township (Cumberland County) operates a KME pumper with large water tank.

In dealer news it must have been a slow month. Only one dealer reported with positive news. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has made the following deliveries: a remount of a Ford E-450 chassis under an ambulance module for the Keansburg EMS, and Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street.

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Janvier FC Franklin Township, T-4321, 2009 Mack Granite/KME, 2000/4000. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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Aberdeen Township E-63-1-76, 2018 Pierce Enforcer, 2000/500 with 6-kw generator. It has a blue metallic roof. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Jacobstown FC, North Hanover Twp. E-4511, 2018 Spartan ER, S180 on a Metro Star chassis. It has a 1500-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

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Aberdeen Township E-63-1-77, 2005 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson, 2000/750 with 7.5-kw generator. It also has a blue metallic roof.

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Clinton Rescue Squad HR-455, 2018 Pierce Velocity with 26-foot body, 35-kw, air cascade and 9,000-pound portable winch. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Janvier FC, Franklin Township, Gloucester County, E-4322, 2016 EONE Cyclone, 2000/1254. It has a 10-kw generator and was sold by First Choice Fie Apparatus.

a P.L. Custom Medallion Type III on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Asbury Park FD (both in Monmouth County), a P.L. Custom Medallion on a Ford E450 chassis to the Washington Emergency Squad (Warren County), four Type II Dodge Ram/Malley ambulances for RWJ Barnabas Health, a P.L. Custom Classic Type III on a Ford F-350 chassis to the Ewing Township EMS (Mercer County), and a quick attack conversion vehicle on a Ford F250 chassis to the Kinder Morgan Terminal in Carteret (Middlesex County). The Boro of Lincoln Park

Fire Rescue (Morris County) received a heavy duty rescue on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. It has a 20-foot walk-around rescue body with upper roof compartments.

Defender Emergency Products has delivered to the Aura FC in Elk Township (Gloucester County) a Rosenbauer MP-3 rescue pumper. Specs include a Commander chassis, Hale 8FGR 150-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank, Foam Pro 202 system with a 20-gallon tank, four bottle air cascade system with two bottle refill station, rescue style deep compartments

Cedarville FC, Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, E-17, 2018 KME Predator Panther, 2000/1000 with 6-kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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on both sides, front bumper mounted Hurst reel and two-inch pre-connect, Harrison 10-kw generator, light tower and electric cord reel.

Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce deliveries: a Peterbilt dry side tanker to the Ocean View FC in Dennis Township and an Enforcer PUC pumper to Avalon (both Cape May County), a Saber pumper to the Cedar Knolls FC in Hanover Town-

ship (Morris County), an Ascendant 107-foot tandem axle ladder and a stock Saber pumper both to the Union Township FD (Union County), and a Saber pumper to Belvidere in Warren County. Pierce orders include an Enforcer pumper to Mendham Township (Morris County), and an Ascendant 107-foot ladder on a single axle Enforcer chassis to the Boro of Tuckerton (Ocean County).

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On March 6, 2019 members of the Delran Fire Dept. joined with Burn Foundation Artist Joseph M. Getsinger for a photo shoot for the 2019 Firemen's Convention fundraiser for the Burn Foundation.

This photo shoot will aid the artist to create the image for this year's fundraiser in Wildwood, NJ in September. This year the artist will recreate the first painting he created in 1980 for the Burn Foundation, but recreate it as a 2019 fire scene titled, "5AM CALL." Pictured (L to R): Lt. Joseph Cunningham, FF Thomas Mann, FF Brandon Mann, Capt. Joshua Stellwag, Deputy Chief Joseph Cunningham, FF Morgan Schaefer, FF John Hemmerle, FF Robert Jost, FF Dakota Heizman, Battalion Chief Kevin Peak, and FF Michael Binnig.

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Newly sworn-in North Hudson recruit Firefighter David Isola, center, with his father, retired Captain Sam Isola, left, and his uncle Joseph, also a retired captain and currently co-director of North Hudson Fire Communications.

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