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Clifton, NJ. City firefighters were dispatched to a reported “commercial building fire,” at 221 Dayton Avenue, at 11:45 p.m., May 31st. Fire Alarm also notified responding units that calls were being received of people trapped.
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Clifton blaze races through buildings
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Clifton, NJ. City firefighters were dispatched to a reported “commercial building fire,” at 221 Dayton Avenue, at 11:45 p.m., May 31st. Fire Alarm also notified responding units that calls were being received of people trapped. This was followed up by a report by first arriving police units of people in the building. This marked the beginning of a multiple-alarm fire that brought in fire companies from two counties for a long overnight battle. Ladder 3 arrived and reported a working fire. Fire was showing from the rear of a three-story mixed occupancy structure. There were also people reported trapped and companies were “going in to get them.” Due to the extreme exposure problem, a second-alarm was quickly transmitted. Fire extended into the “B” exposure, a two-story mixed structure. A third-alarm was struck as the night sky was lit by flames.
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A resident was removed by firefighters from a second-floor apartment via the fire escape. There were also reports that passers-by assisted a woman to safety. Additional units were requested to the scene, and at one point, the dispatcher said there were seven engines and three trucks enroute to the scene. EMS units quickly arrived to assist. The man removed from the fire escape sustained burns on his face and hands and was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. In all, three buildings were affected by fire, and a defensive attack was established due to the intensity of the fire. The roof of the B exposure collapsed during the height of the blaze. Master streams surrounded the scene which included ladder pipes from Clifton,
Totowa, Garfield and a Passaic tower ladder. Additional mutual aid fire companies that operated at the fire included units from Paterson, Nutley, Bloomfield, Little Falls, Montclair and West Paterson. City fire officials and the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office have investigators looking into the cause of the four-alarm fire, according to Deputy Fire Chief Norman Tahan. He added, “They are saying it was multiple areas of the building that were on fire at the same time.” In addition to civilian injuries, one firefighter was treated at St Joseph's for a knee injury, officials said. It took several hours to bring the fire under control, and by 2:30 a.m. some mutual aid companies were being released. City firefighters remained at the scene overnight for extensive overhaul. - RON JEFFERS
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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 Maryland: Robert Fogel III, 58 Rank: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Incident Date: May 30, 2014 Death Date: May 30, 2014 Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Fogle went into cardiac arrest during a training exercise at the Baltimore County Fire Rescue Academy in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Fogle was cared for by fellow firefighters and transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Services for Firefighter Fogle will be held June 4th and 5th at the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company where Fogle also volunteered as a firefighter for over 30 years. New Jersey: Robert “Hawk” Meyer, 54 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 8, 2014 Death Date: June 8, 2014 Fire Department: Union Beach Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Meyer fell ill while working at the scene of a multiple alarm fire in a commercial warehouse building. Fellow responders immediately rendered medical aid to Meyer who succumbed to his injury, the nature of which is pending completion of an autopsy. Ohio: Rickie K. Halcomb, 56 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 6, 2000 Death Date: March 31, 2014 Fire Department: City of Dayton Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Halcomb was assigned to Dayton Medic 11 and, on June 6, 2000, responded
with other crews to I-75 Southbound at State Route 35 for an accident with a person trapped. After nasally intubating the patient and while assisting crews with patient removal from the wreckage, Halcomb was exposed to the Hepatitis-C virus from the blood at the scene. Firefighter Halcomb suffered the adverse effects of the disease process until he passed away on March 21, 2014. Nevada: Donovan Garcia, Jr., 52 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: June 5, 2014 Death Date: June 5, 2014 Fire Department: Hungry Valley Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Garcia was participating in wildland fire training when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Garcia was treated at the scene and then transported to the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, where he succumbed to his injury. Montana: Todd Allen Rummel, 44 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: June 19, 2014 Death Date: June 19, 2014 Fire Department: Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Rummel died upon impact from injuries sustained when the fire apparatus he was operating was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a pickup truck carrying, according to reports, five occupants who also perished upon impact in the collision. Rummel was returning the apparatus to the fire station from the shop where it had undergone routine repair work. Investigation into the cause of the accident continues by local and state authorities.
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Ahrens Fox apparatus takes over Jamesburg UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers
June 21st marked the first day of summer and, once again, Mother Nature was kind to the Tri-Counties Fire Association, which held their 23rd annual muster at Thompson County Park in Jamesburg. This year, the accent was on the classic Ahrens Fox firefighting apparatus. They were popular, work-horse vehicles and the piston pumpers were known for their trademark ball on the front of the apparatus. A dozen of these old fire veterans showed up along with long-time veteran apparatus of other makes and models. The muster had it's usual flea market, refreshments and the annual parade through town. After the parade, some of the pumpers drafted out of the lake as judges had the hard job of picking out trophy winners. Among the Foxes included Lambertville's Union Fire Company 1923 piston pumper with a cream over red color scheme. Old Bridge's 1947 engine ahead model, that was refurbished by Hahn in 1988, shined. Members of the company say the rig is still technically a reserve engine with hose and ready for duty! Island Heights brought their handsome 1930 Fox along. The 1926 piston pumper owned by the city of Perth Amboy was proudly displayed. There were also apparatus from the Fire Museum of Maryland in attendance. Andy Leider, who maintains an old cement factory filled with antique apparatus in Circleville, N.Y., had two classic Fox rigs transported to Jamesburg via flatbed. One was a beautiful 1927 tractor drawn 75-foot aerial ladder that saw duty in Kansas City, Mo. The lettering was recently completed by local artist Eddie May. The other was a 1937 sedan model pumper that is under restoration. Leider is making plans to host the 2016 national convention for the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) in upstate New York. This year, a new and unusual guest showed up for the muster. A former Public Service Coordinated Transport 1957 GM Coach was on hand and on display among the firefighting fleet. The bus, used for long distance and shore runs, was retired in 1973. Once again, Tri-Counties President Dave Napier, who is also the national president of SPAAMFAA, and his muster committee did another outstanding job. Many memories and old stories were prevalent under the spray of deck guns! DOWNS: A Jersey City man found dead in a fire at his Mallory Avenue home, May 22nd, was stabbed to death, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. The state regional medical examiner determined that the cause of death was multiple stab wounds. The preliminary arson investigation determined that the origin of the fire was on the second-floor
where the body was found. UPS: In celebration of Union Fire Company's 200th anniversary, the Medford Township Council presented company members with a proclamation that recognized the company's “storied history” and the volunteer's service to the community. DOWNS: Paterson firefighters battled a two-alarm fire, May 26th, at a factory that houses a dye manufacturer. Workers were evacuated from a nearby building because of fears that chemicals used by the Paterson Street company might spread. The Passaic County Sheriff's Office Hazardous Materials Team determined the air was safe to breathe around two hours after the fire started. Sodium nitrate was one of the products used by the company, according to Fire Chief Michael Postorino. That is why firefighters did not immediately enter the building and used an aerial to pour water in. UPS: South River EMS placed into service a new mobile Rehabilitation and Ops trailer. Its primary purpose is to treat firefighters who need medical relief or treatment during a fire, EMS Director Henry Vandebeek said. The tractor could treat between 12 and 16 firefighters with oxygen at one time. There is also a stretcher and cabinets with medical supplies inside. In addition, there is a generator that provides a power supply for heat or air conditioning. DOWNS: A fire tore through two homes on North Dudley Ave. in Ventnor, May 30th. Firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the secondfloor of both buildings. One person was treated at the scene for minor burns. UPS: Antonio De Campos has been appointed to the Springfield Fire Department. DOWNS: Part of the floor of the Coda Kitchen and Bar in Maplewood collapsed, May 30th, killing one construction worker and injuring another. Three workers were inside the restaurant working on a staircase from the basement when the floor gave way, officials said. “He was trapped under a good amount of rubble,” said Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Callaghan referring to the victim. A USAR response was dispatched to the scene. UPS: On June 4th, Millville firefighters Bruce Morris, Bill Nichols and Arthur Upham were honored at fire headquarters for achieving 50years as members of the fire department. DOWNS: A faulty extension cord that plugged into an air conditioner caused a fire at Pinelands Regional High School in Little Egg Harbor, June 4th. Quick action by firefighters from West Tuckerton and Tuckerton Fire Companies and a school custodian helped keep damage to a minimum, officials said. UPS: It was less than two weeks after Hillside firefighters completed training using the opiate blocker Naloxon, to treat drug overdose victims, when they found a man with all the symptoms and needing assistance. Firefighter Sheldon Gibbons used the nasal spray of Naloxon-the antidote, also known as Narcan, that has recently been deployed in New Jerseyand the 25-year-old man responded
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ahrens Fox apparatus lead the tri-counties Fire association's annual parade through Jamesburg on June 21st.
quickly. The victim was taken to Newark Beth Israel, where he was treated and later released. DOWNS: For the third time in a little over two years, a fire damaged equipment at the Edison DPW, according to NJ.com. On June 4th firefighters responded to the New Durham Rd. site to find two trucks fully involved. Investigators said the DPW related fires in 2012 and 2013 were not suspicious. UPS: As a result of a heavy rain storm on June 9th, members of Newark Engine Co. 29 rescued a woman and four children from a Dodge Caravan on Meeker Ave. where they were trapped in flood water. Members of Ladder Co. 10 rescued two adults from a car on the same street when they were trapped near the Route 22 overpass, officials said. DOWNS: An 81-year-old Windslow Twp. man died as a result of injuries sustained by a fire at his South Egg Harbor Rd. home in June. Arriving firefighters were told a man was trapped inside the house. As crews tried to rescue the man, the fire went from light smoke to heavy flames, officials said. Edward Liberto was found a short time later in the bedroom area of the house. He was rushed to the hospital, but died a short time later. UPS: Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Co. 1 will receive $76,609 through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. The grant will be used to buy 11 sets of SCBA. DOWNS: Newark first responders and members of the US Coast Guard worked to remove the body of an excavating crane operator who became trapped in the cab when it toppled over into muddy water at Newark Bay on June 5th. Because of the way the crane was positioned, largely submerged and sitting on the harbor bottom, the body could only be recovered after the crane was pulled from the water, officials said. UPS: The leather helmet and belt
which belonged to the first president of Salem's Liberty Fire Company, Issac H. Bacon, were donated to the Salem City Fire Museum on June 7th. Purchased by antique collectors Carlton and Audrey Holladay, the items were donated by the Holladays in memory of their late son, Barry, who died in 2013. Barry was “a good friend to the fire service,” said Fire Chief J. Fred Ayars. Barry owned Holladay's Used Auto Parts in Elsinboro. He often donated vehicles for training and supported fire companies in other ways, Ayars said. DOWNS: A natural gas leak and underground fire at the rear of Montgomery Commons Shopping Center on Welsh Rd., Montgomery Twp., June 4th, caused the evacuation of shops and numerous fire companies to standby in case of an explosion. PECO workers arrived to make repairs and secure the lead. UPS: On June 13th, Secaucus officials held a dedication ceremony at the Paterson Plank Road bridge in honor of fallen Firefighter Joseph F. Tagliareni, 34, of Engine Co. 2. On May 31, 1999, Tagliareni suffered a massive heart attack while responding to a car fire. Before he lost consciousness, he pulled the apparatus over to the side of the road, where his fellow firefighters performed CPR. He died on June 13, 1999. Tagliareni had the presence of mind to stop the apparatus before he lost consciousness, preventing the rig from plummeting off the Paterson Plank Road bridge into oncoming traffic on Route 3. For his last heroic act, Tagliareni was awarded the William “Bo” Koenemund Award and honored in a ceremony by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in October, 2000, in Emmitsburg, Md. DOWNS: A Pleasantville resident died in a house fire on Doughty Rd. on the morning of June 13th. UPS: The Paterson Fire Department will receive $640,000 in AFG funding to purchase new gear.
DOWNS: Union Beach Firefighter Robert Meyer, 54, was remembered by fellow firefighters as a devoted volunteer-always willing to help. While battling a four alarm fire, Meyer, who worked as an UPS driver, was operating inside the burning commercial building. He came out and collapsed on Union Avenue from a heart attack, officials said. Firefighter Meyer, who was also a member of Belford Engine Company in Middletown, recently moved back into his home after it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. In 2005, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded Meyer a medal for helping a state trooper pull a man from a burning tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike. UPS: The Garfield City Council has adopted an ordinance in the aftermath of a firefighter being injured by a juvenile throwing a bottle at a fire engine that was responding to a call. A section under the new code is dedicated for the fire and police departments. The ordinance says that any person who maliciously breaks or injures any property to the fire department is considered a disorderly person. Any person who forcibly interferes with any member of the police and fire departments or city employee in the performance of their duties or prevents them from performing their duties is also considered a disorderly person. The ordinance will allow the city to collect restitution to repair any damages to city property by the perpetrator if they are charged by police and found guilty. DOWNS: Six people were killed when a fire tore through a three-story home in Newark on June 15th. A teenager and his mother, from Georgia, were staying with relatives at the house and died along with four others. - continued on page 10
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UPS: An off duty police dispatcher rescued two people trapped in a basement bedroom after fire broke out in a Carteret dwelling on Capp St., June 17th. Eric Seniakeuvch was going to work around 5 a.m. when he saw a column of smoke. He rushed to the house before the fire department arrived. He broke a basement window where he saw a man and woman lying face down in the room that was filling with smoke. He lifted the woman to safety. The hole he made in the basement window was too small for Seniakevgch to pull out the man, so he grabbed a sledgehammer, made the hole wider, and managed to lift the man out to safety. Seniakevgch and the man suffered cuts on their arms from broken glass. Seniakevgch was treated at the scene and the man and woman were taken to the hospital. The other occupants of the home got out of the burning building building on their own. DOWNS: Firefighters fought a fast-moving fire in a single-family Midland Avenue dwelling in Saddle Brook, June 18th, that killed seven cats and displaced two residents.
UPS: Lawrence Township's EMS will be able to purchase a new vehicle thanks to a $150,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. DOWNS: An on duty Englewood firefighter answered an alarm at his own West Palisade Avenue home on June 19th. Kevin Wilson was among the on duty shift of firefighters who answered the alarm, which went to three-alarms in the two and a half story wood-frame dwelling. “To his credit, he was standing by his duties at the pump,” said Fire Chief Gerald Marion, who noted that Wilson was the initial pump operator at the scene. Marion said the cause was an overloaded power strip on the second-floor. Wilson lives on the first floor with tenants on the second-floor. The building sustained heavy damage and was declared uninhabitable. A house next door was also deemed uninhabitable due to exterior and electrical damage, Marion said. Local 3260 of the firefighters union is accepting donations for Wilson. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 8125, Englewood, N.J. 07631. A citizen's online fundraising campaign has also been set up at youcaring.com/other/firefighter-wilsonbattled his-own-homes-blaze-/193201, according to “The Record.”
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After north Hudson firefighters rescued one of the victims, they began cpr on the sidewalk in front of the building, as EmT's came to assist and other firefighters advanced hose lines.
Fatal blaze in Union City leaves another critical Union City, NJ. One person was dead and another in critical condition after flames ripped through their two-story wood-frame home at 51534th Street on June 16th. North Hudson fire companies were sent to that address at 3:35 a.m. Acting Deputy Chief Mike Falco was first to arrive and found flames venting out of the first-floor. There were three victims at this time, and Falco ordered a second-alarm. Miguel Gutierrez, 94, was located outside of a second-floor bedroom by firefighters and carried out to the street. Firefighters and city EMT's performed CPR on the man in front of the building, as other firefighters stretched hand-lines passed
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them and entered the front door. The fire had extended to the second-floor by this time. A third-alarm was transmitted by Falco for additional manpower. As city EMT's handled the victims, mutual aid ambulances from North Bergen and Weehawken were also sent to the scene to standby. Gutierrez's 62-year-old daughter was in critical condition suffering from burn injuries. She was airlifted by helicopter to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Her 72year-old husband received minor
injuries and another family member evacuated the fire building safely, officials said. The fire raced up walls, but firefighters quickly knocked down the main body of fire and began to open up walls and floors for hidden fire, which on occasion broke out in several areas. A/D.C. Falco declared the fire under control at 4:23 a.m. The Red Cross was providing emergency assistance for the displaced family. An investigator from the NJ Division of Fire Safety and city officials were investigating the cause of the the multiple-alarm fire. - ron JEFFErS
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MCI training in Woodbridge Township
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A firefighter hits hot spots during overhaul operations at Englewood Firefighter Kevin Wilson's home on June 19th.
Woodbridge, NJ. Emergency personnel from Woodbridge Township put their skills to the test on May 18, 2014 as they trained in a simulated mass casualty incident involving several motor vehicles on the Garden State Parkway, which runs through several fire districts in the township. Firefighters from Avenel, Colonia, Iselin #9, Iselin #11, Woodbridge, Hopelawn, Fords and Keasbey along with the traffic unit from Woodbridge Police, rescue squad and CERT team members responded to the police impound yard
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in the Sewaren section of the township to find multiple vehicles, including an occupied flipped over bus involved in a large scale motor vehicle accident with several seriously injured patients. Victims were found trapped inside the bus, a burning vehicle and underneath an overturned vehicle. Each area of the scenario was tackled by members of different departments utilizing different strategies
and tactics, including cutting the roof of the bus to access the injured occupants and operating hydraulic rescue tools to access occupants in mangled vehicles. The township wide drill was organized by Ex-Chiefs Joe Heintjes and Tom Karlin along with Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Pat Kenny. Several additional township ex-chiefs assisted and supervised at the training as safety officers. - KEITH ADDIE
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Paterson second alarm A quick second alarm was used in Paterson on May 29th. Just after 8 p.m., companies were dispatched to 190 East 25th St. Arriving units found fire in the rear of a private dwelling. The fire extended to the attic area of the home. An aggressive interior attack was made and kept the fire in check and hold it to the attic space. Fire vented out vent holes through the roof at one point. The blaze was under control within one hour. As it appears, this blaze may have been intentionally set.
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Final alarm for Belford Firefighter Robert “Hawk” Meyer The final alarm for Belford Firefighter Robert C. "Hawk" Meyer was held as family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered to pay their final respects. Firefighter Meyer collapsed and passed away while battling a fourth alarm fire in a commercial building. Firefighters gathered along Rt 35 on Saturday morning as family and friends had their last viewing at Shore Point Funeral Home. A procession led by multiple fire agencies in Monmouth County from the funeral home to the Belford Fire Company, then back to Union Beach's Fireman's Park, where firefighters and family marched over a dozen blocks behind the casket of firefighter Meyer to the front of Union Beach Fire Co. 1. Firefighters lined the street and
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silence grew as the ceremony began with a short prayer. The presentation, by the Belford and Union Beach Fire Companies, of Meyer's helmets to his wife was followed by the ringing of the bell as the American Flag was lowered. Finally, the dispatch rang out for the Final Alarm for Robert "Hawk" Meyer. As tears were wiped away, members packed their cars as the procession took its final course to Shoreland Memorial Gardens for firefighter Meyer's final resting place. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Firefighter line of duty death for Union Beach At 6:00 p.m. on June 8th, the Union Beach Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 615 Union Ave. First units on arrival confirmed a working fire with heavy fire in the interior a second alarm was dispatched immediately. Dozen of units from surrounding towns arrived to assist. A third alarm was dispatched a short time later. Firefighter Robert "Hawk"
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Myers, 54 of Union Beach, passed away in line of duty as a result of this fire. Firefighters remained on scene throughout the night and the investigation is ongoing into the cause. Fire departments on scene were Union Beach, Hazlet, Mid-
dletown, Holmdel, Keyport, Matawan, Earle NWS, Red Bank, Ems units from Union Beach, Hazlet, Holmdel, Keyport and the Monmouth County EMS Task Force. Also responding were the Monmouth County Fire Marshal and Monmouth County Sheriffs office as well as the prosecutors office. - JOHN OBRIEN JOHN H RIETH
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Toms River conducts live fire training On the evening of May 13t,h the Toms River Fire Department Company 1 conducted live fire training evolutions at the Ocean County Fire Academy in Waretown. A total of 14 firefighters under the command of Captain/Training Officer Mike Muttie conducted operations simulating hose line advancements and extinguishment techniques on both basement and kitchen fires. Crews were also able to simulate breaching and ventilation operations of a well involved basement fire through a set of bilco doors. Tower Ladder 25 along with Engine 1 and Utility 2517 were detailed for the training operation. While crews were out of district, a standby crew utilizing Rescue Pumper 61 remained in quarters to answer any calls for service.
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Orange blaze leaves many homeless A four alarm fire traveled through a large apartment building in Orange on June 15th, forcing dozens out into the street, but causing no serious injuries. Orange firefighters pulled up to the four story, approximately 100 x 100 brick OMD at the corner of Main and Ridge shortly before 11:00 p.m. to heavy smoke and flames pushing from a first floor pizzeria. A second alarm was immediately transmitted as many occupants
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needed evacuation. A third alarm was soon sounded. The fire was quickly knocked down on the first floor, but soon smoke began to become visible from the upper floor windows. A vent hole was cut in the roof and smoke also showed from there. A fourth alarm for manpower
was called for as members opened up walls and ceilings on all floors searching for extension. Flames broke out of a second floor window, but was quickly extinguished. Crews continued with opening up and hitting hidden pockets of fire until about 1:30 AM when the fire was able to be placed under control and mutual aid companies began to be released. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Engine 935 responds into Waldwick At 5:25 p.m. on May 17th, Engine 935 was requested into the Borough of Waldwick for a reported contents fire. Initial Waldwick units arrived to an activated alarm, which was triggered by a dryer fire on the second floor. Engine 935 staged on the hydrant as a secondary water supply as the crew stood by on the alpha side of the dwelling.
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Branchburg multi-vehicle rollover Branchburg, NJ. On May 6, 2014 at 4 p.m., North Branch firefighters along with Branchburg Police and rescue squad were dispatched to a report of a multi vehicle motor vehicle accident with rollover on Readington Road at the cross of Narragansett Road. First on scene Branchburg police confirmed that two vehicles were involved in an accident and that both had rolled. Upon arrival of the NBVFC, one vehicle was found upside down on its roof and leaking fluids on the roadway while the second vehicle was on its side with no leaking fluids. Branchburg Rescue Squad tended to the victims of the accident while NBVFC firefighters secured the vehicles. Units remained on scene for approximately 45 minutes until the vehicles could be removed from the roadway.
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Teaneck police, while on patrol, came across smoke coming form a residence at 585 Albin St just before 5 p.m. The officer requested for the fire department to respond for a house under renovations on fire. Teaneck command arrived on scene and reported a large two and a half story home, under construction, with fire on the first floor. Engine 3 arrived on scene and stretched a hand line through the front door as additional units ar-
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rived on scene. A second alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid from Hackensack, Englewood, and a FAST team from Ridgefield Park to the scene. Crews quickly knocked the main body of fire down on the first floor; however, reported they had fire in the walls extending to the second floor. Firefighters opened
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Cumberland County Firefighter I graduation Millville, Cumberland County, NJ. Family, friends and fellow firefighters were on hand as 11 new firefighters graduated from the Spring FF I class conducted at the Ronald D. Martinelli Fire/Rescue Training Center. The graduation ceremony was held at the Lakeside Middle School on June 19th. Those graduating were Matthew Wentzell (Daretown Fire
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Department), Julian Harris and Ryan Miller (Gouldtown Fire Company), Ethan Fuller and Kyle Sbrana (Hopewell-Stow Creek Fire Company), William Bitting and Howard Dart (Laurel Lake Fire Company), Joel Sanders (Rosen-
hayn Fire Company), Jessica Crackovich (Upper Deerfield Fire Company #33), Robert Dawkins (Station 1 Vineland Fire Department) and Andrew Turner (Station 2 Vineland Fire Department). Ryan Miller, from the Gouldtown Fire Company, was the class Valedictorian. - JOHN CARR
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The new fire station on Chozin Few Way at the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor is now ready to be occupied according the Fire Chief Gregory Rogers. He tells us the temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) has been issued however he is waiting for all of the furnishings to arrive before assigning the members of Squad 5 to the building. In essence, the station will be occupied soon!
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Community Fire Company 1 of Newfoundland and Oak Ridge operated this 1972 Ford station wagon.
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This 1958 FWD 750-gpm pumper once protected West Paterson, assigned to Engine Co. 1. The privately owned rig is back in town and in the process of restoration by local firefighters. It made an appearance at the Newark F.D. Historical Association's muster.
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Bradley Beach Chief Joe Everett, a retired Hackensack fire lieutenant, answers alarms in a 2008 Dodge Durango.
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Early morning fire routs tenants in Harrison Harrison, N.J. An early morning fire on May 28th sent some 17 residents of a three-story O.M.D running out into the street for safety, with the clothes on their backs and few possessions. Around 3:32 a.m. the fire department's engine and truck were dispatched to 12 South Fifth Street for a reported fire. The tour commander, Captain JUMP TO FILE# Henry Richard, ar- 052814106 rived and saw flames venting out of two top-floorrear windows. He ordered a secondalarm for units from Kearny to respond, which included Engine 1 and Ladder 1. Firefighters advanced a handline up the stairway and reported to command that there was very heavy smoke making it difficult to located the seat of the fire. Captain Richard ordered East Newark companies to the scene. Heavy fire took control of the rear of the structure and burning embers were landing in the street, fanned by winds. As East Newark units arrived, fire was taking control of the cockloft and moving forward to the “A� side. A thirdalarm was struck by Captain Richard dispatching Jersey City Engines 7, 15, 17, Ladder 9, Battalion 3 and the MSU to the fire. North Arlington Rescue 5 was also dispatched. At this time, all firefighters were ordered out of the building for a defensive attack. A huge column of black smoke rose above the scene, visible for miles in the dark sky. A recall for off duty Harrison firefighters was activated bringing addition members to the scene, including Engine 1. East Newark committed their two en-
During the start of rush hour, Englewood firefighters were dispatched to 86 West Demarest Ave for an activated smoke detector. As crews arrived on scene, heavy smoke and fire were showing from the top floor of a large three story frame. A second alarm was transmitted bringing mutual aid from Teaneck, Tenafly and Hackensack to the scene. Firefighters stretched two 1.75" though the front door and made an aggressive interior attack. Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire within 15 minutes however continued to overhaul and check for extension. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.
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gines and truck at the fire. Master streams surrounded the structure, which included ladder pipes from from Harrison and East Newark and a ladder pipe by Jersey City Ladder Co. 9 set up in a parking lot to cover the C side. The early morning fire sent the rush hour reporters from numerous TV stations to South Fifth Street, where they took over a parking lot with all of their equipment opposite the A side of the fire. They interviewed residents, witnesses and
firefighters. Municipal workers transported fire victims to a nearby senior center for shelter and help from the Red Cross. The Gong Club also responded to provide a rehab station as the sun rose over the town. The fire was declared under control at 7:06 a.m., but crews remained on the scene for hours later checking hot spots and overhauling. - RON JEFFERS
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Little Egg Harbor Twp. 2014 Memorial Day Parade On this day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in fighting for our freedom. Little Egg Harbor Township held their annual Memorial Day Parade. On this beautiful Monday, township residents lined up on Radio Road to watch hundreds of marchers and first responders take part in the parade.
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22 High School seniors receive scholarship awards from the 200 Club of Morris County
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Garage fire in Glen Rock quickly contained Glen Rock firefighters, with assistance from neighboring departments, quickly contained a garage fire at 21 Isabella Pl. on the morning of June 2nd. The fire started at about 4:00 a.m. in a rear attached garage. Mutual aid was called as lines were stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. Checking for extension and venting continued until the mutual aid units were released. No injuries were reported.
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Michael Carney retires One of Harrison’s bravest says goodbye as he retires after 25 years of dedicated service. Michael Carney joined the ranks of the Harrison Fire Department on January 9, 1989. Mike was assigned to several companies over the years. He spent most of his career on Group 2 and 3. Mike spent quite a bit of time down at Engine 3 on Cleveland Avenue until it closed in 2012. He spent the last couple years as a mentor to the newer guys. Mike most recently was Acting Lieutenant up and until his retirement on May 31, 2014. Mike has been a lifelong resident of Harrison. We all wish Mike the best of luck in his retirement and his future endeavors.
Morristown, NJ. High school seniors from around Morris County, all of them children of area first responders or first responders themselves, received scholarships recently from the 200 Club of Morris County, an organization of concerned citizens who support police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services providers. The $5,000 scholarships were won by 22 seniors, who demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their studies. To be eligible, students must demonstrate excellence in academic performance, community service and extracurricular activities. Financial need also is taken into consideration. The 200 Club of Morris County increased the scholarship amount to $5,000 this year. Winners are Kyle Ailara, Sparta High School; Sara Anthony, Lenape Valley Regional High School; Gina Aragona, Morris Hills High School; Brian Carey, Boonton High School; Dena Castellani, Delaware Valley Regional High School; Dana Cavanaugh, Parsippany Hills High School; Brett Conrads, Newton High School; Ashley Craig, High Point Regional High School; Gabriel Haila, Morris Knolls High School; Kelsey Hardiman, Hackettstown High School; Ryan Houser, Morristown High School; Donald Irons, Hackettstown High School; Daniel Kats, Montville Township High School; Olivia Lofaro, Randolph High School; Also, Elizabeth Nagidi, Morristown High School; Oscar Ponciano, Morristown High School; Paul Romeo, Montville Township High School; Alecsander Sudit, Parsippany Hills High School; Sarah Sullivan, Mount Olive High School; Colby Thomas, Parsippany Hills High School; Gabriella Viola, Hanover Park High School; and Kelly Whritenour, Boonton High School. In addition, Dana Catherine Cavanaugh, Kelsey Hardiman, Daniel Kats, Elizabeth Nora Nagidi, and Oscar J. Ponciano were awarded $500 book grants from Glaxo Smith Kline, and Ashley Suzanne Craig was awarded the $1000 Eisenberg Service Award for exceptional community service. “This is one of our truly pleasurable programs,” said Lou Nisivoccia, president of the 200 Club of Morris County. “The parents of these children put their lives on the line to protect us. These scholarships are a way to thank them and to assure that we’ll have well-educated, excellent leaders needed to assure a safe and secure society in the future.” Winners received their awards May 19 at the Zeris Inn, Mountain Lakes.
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The annual scholarship is open to children with a parent actively serving with or retired from a Morris County police department, fire department, ambulance squad, the New Jersey State Police or as a paramedic with a Morris Countybased hospital. Students whose parents are actively serving with a federal or state law enforcement agency also are eligible, as are students who, themselves, volunteer as firefighters or EMTs. Children may be planning to attend college or post-high school vocational school.
The 200 Club began sponsoring the scholarships in 1982. Since then, hundreds of students have received the awards. Founded in 1971, the club has distributed more than $4 million in benefits to police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services workers and their families. Benefits take the form of survivor benefits to the families who have lost a spouse who was a firstresponder and scholarships that have been awarded to children of emergency workers in Morris County. The organization also recognizes the valor of local heroes with an annual award program. - DOUG FENICHEL
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Englewood handles second alarm job On May 31, 2014 at approximately 1 p.m., Englewood Fire Department, under the command of DC Erik Enersen responded to a working basement fire at 70 Central Ave. The fire, in a large two story occupied dwelling, spread up through the walls to the second floor. Mutual aid was received from surrounding communities and Teaneck also responded with the Box 54 unit. There were no injuries during the incident; however, the dwelling is uninhabitable at this time.
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Wood-Ridge, NJ. On the afternoon of May 31st Bergen County officials, firefighters, families and friends assembled at fire headquarters to honor the memory of Ex-Fire Chief Thomas “Skip” Bischoff, 71, who JUMP TO FILE# passed away on 060214108 May 22nd. A procession through the borough, led by bagpipers and drummers, brought Bischoff's ashes to the firehouse on Engine 902's apparatus. The Nam Knights of America motorcycle club was also well represented. At the firehouse, Chief Bischoff's final alarm was sounded. Firefighters then marched into the firehouse for a memorial and a final farewell. Skip was a volunteer firefighter in the borough for 27-years and rose to the rank of Chief of Department, serving in 19831984. He was also the WoodRidge fire officials and building inspector. To say that he loved the fire service would be an understatement. He almost missed his wedding because he went to a fire. “Boy, I guess I'm going to be in a lot of trouble with my marriage,” he told fellow Firefighter Ron Phillips as they responded to the fire on Bischoff's wedding day. Phillips said, “...luckily the fire was out in time for the ceremony. Otherwise he probably would have missed the wedding.” Bischoff was called a mentor and an inspiration. He stressed fire education throughout his career. Bischoff also served as Bergen County Fire Marshal, Fire Coordinator and Chief Instructor at the Bergen County Fire Academy until his retirement in 2005. His son Thomas Bischoff Jr. is also a
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Skip Bischoff's son, ex-Chief Thomas Bischoff Jr., right, accepts his fathers ashes during the memorial ceremony on May 31st.
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Elmwood Park handles garage fire An Elmwood Park garage was destroyed, but quick work by firefighters kept all exposure buildings safe. Shortly after 10:00 p.m., the EPFD was dispatched to 88 Lee St. for a report of a fire, with an additional report of a possible elderly woman trapped. On arrival, a detached one and a half story one car garage with an attached enclosed porch was pushing heavy smoke. After confirming nobody was trapped, several one and three quarter inch lines were put into operation and soon had the heavy fire knocked down. Mutual aid was called in to assist at the scene and to cover the empty firehouses. The fire was able to be placed under control in about a half hour, but overhaul took a bit longer. No exposure buildings were effected, and no serious injuries were reported.
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East Newark's 1976 American LaFrance 1000-gpm/750-gwt pumper went to work at a three-alarm fire in bordering Harrison on the morning of May 28th.
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Car fire for Hackensack On Monday, June 16th, Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded in front of 337 Essex Street for a car fire. The driver reported the car started to fill up with smoke and after he and his son exited, he saw flames coming from the front. Fire was quickly knocked down by Engine 2 and no injuries reported.
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Two alarms in Ridgefield Park A two alarm fire at 417 Teaneck Rd. in Ridgefield Park was quickly extinguished before any serious structural damage occurred. The fire started shortly before 9:30 a.m. in a rear apartment. The apartment was severely damaged, and a few others suffered smoke and water damage, but it could have been much worse. Mutual aid from Teaneck, Hackensack, Bogota, Little Ferry, and Ridgefield assisted at the scene and covered the empty firehouses.
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Rochelle Park Longhorn fire A minor fire in the roof area of the Longhorn Steak House was quickly contained on the evening of June 9th. Just before 9 p.m., Rochelle Park units were dispatched for a reported fire in the gutter. Arriving companies found a fire in the roof area of the building. The fire was quicking controlled and caused minor damage. Chief Brown had all units back in service in about 45 minutes.
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Firefighter Mark Slater of the Blairstown Hose Company gives rescued cat to homeowner.
Blairstown firefighters rescue cats from structure fire A barking dog awoke Debbie Jones as she slept in the back room of her home on Route 94 in Blairstown last night, May 29, 2014. As smoke filled the kitchen, her dog alerted her to the danger. Debbie called 911 and she was advised to evacuate the dwelling. She gathered up her dog, but was not able to find her two cats before she ran out to her front porch.
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The kitchen fire was quickly knocked down by the Blairstown Hose Company. As Debbie sat outside on a rock covered by a blanket to shield her from the rain, she was presented with one of her cats that was rescued by a Blairstown firefighter.
A short time later, her other cat was rescued and returned to her. Debbie was no stranger to these brave firefighters. She has worked with them many times before in a professional capacity as an Blairstown EMT. The Blairstown Hose Company was assisted by Hope and Stillwater Fire Departments. - BOB HALBERSTADT
Recent Ramsey Rescue Squad events The Ramsey Rescue squad kicked off an awesome Spring 2014 season on Saturday, May 17th, when we entered a six person team of our squad members into the 2014 Rutherford Fire Department's annual extrication competition. Each of the ten JUMP TO FILE# competing teams 061614110 were evaluated and timed on how well they removed a patient from a vehicle using the “Jaws of Life” rescue hydraulic tools. Each competing team was required to remove all four doors; the entire roof of the vehicle, as well as, pushing the dashboard off of the patient’s trapped legs. We are proud to report that not only did our team complete the "rescue" of the patient with the best time of the day at 12 minutes and 57 seconds, but also received first place! (based upon the judges evaluating our team’s overall body of work and tallying the results). While members of our squad were in Rutherford competing, the rest of our members attended the 4th Annual Ramsey High School Auto Show that same Saturday. In support of the school’s auto shop program, the squad displayed one of their heavy rescue trucks and an
Occasionally waiting for water in the hoseline seems like an eternity, and suddenly it is there, at your fingertips in the nozzle. Soothing and calming to the soul knowing that the line is charged and we can move ahead with our attack and extinguishment of the fire with the knowledge of protection provided by the hose stream. But what happens when you lose water or don’t get it when called for? This is a dangerous situation that can and does occur on the fire ground. What can cause a lack of water in a hose line? Break, kink, knot, fire apparatus parked on it, wedged in or caught under something, or maybe even burnt through. How about pumper failure, hydrant failure, the wrong line has been charged, or if operating from a tanker or tanker operations the water supply may have been depleted ? The proverbial well having temporarily run dry! All of these situations will leave you with no water or an ineffective hose stream, lacking in quantity and reach and providing you with limited or no protection. You and your crew will go from aggressor to vulnerable in a very short period of time. How long do you call or wait for water to return? It shouldn’t be long, a minute, two minutes tops depending on the fire situation and how it will impact the safety of your crew. If you have a good pump operator, and have worked with him/her before, he/she will know when you need water and it will usually be on its way even before you ask. If not, something has possibly gone wrong. (see above) contact the pump operator via radio to determine if water has been provided to your hose line. If the response is in the affirmative and you still don’t have water in the hoseline at your position, it is time to withdraw and find out what is wrong. Take your crew with the hoseline and back out, do not think water will, by some miracle, suddenly arrive. Fire conditions are changing for the worse and the longer you postpone your withdrawal the greater the hazards and dangers become and the more you jeopardize yourself and the
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safety of your crew. If you are unsuccessful in trying to make radio contact with the pump operator for two minutes, back out. Back out while you have the chance as conditions can and will change dramatically with the potential of trapping you and your crew. Even when operating with a working hoseline, if conditions force a retreat, take the hoseline with you whenever possible as you may need it to extinguish fire blocking your exit. Retreat allows you to come back another day! We hear much about back up lines in the initial operations at a fire, but how often does the line actually become a backup line. A backup line is supposed to provide protection for the crew operating the initial attack line, and to replace it should problems arise with the first line. Unfortunately, we are operating in lean times with limited resources and personnel so maybe the backup line is never stretched, or it is diverted to another location on the fire ground. Sometimes the backup line is like the FAST team, put into service elsewhere as need has dictated and another FAST team has been requested. In reality, the FAST is always on the road heading for the scene, and the backup line will be stretched shortly. As with the FAST team, sometimes shortly can be too long when something goes wrong. Always do your best to place a backup line into operation for the purpose intended and keep the FAST team always available for their assigned duties. Where’s the water, hopefully in the hoseline and coming out the nozzle when needed. Water is the firefighter’s ally, extinguishing fire, while keeping the firefighters safe. Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!
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all-terrain utility vehicle known as the Polaris. Parents, children and individuals attending the show were allowed to explore the vehicles, try on rescue turn-out gear, take photos and ask questions about the squad. But our squad was not done for the weekend yet. On Sunday, May 18th, our members attended the 10th Annual Junior Women’s League “Touch-a-Truck” fundraiser at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Children and their parents had an exciting day viewing and climbing on one of the squads heavy rescue trucks and our all-terrain utility vehicles. Ramsey Rescue
was one of many North Jersey organizations that were happy to participate in this event to assist the Junior Women’s League fund their many community service efforts. The Ramsey Rescue Squad then kicked off the Summer 2014 season by hosting a free CPR certification class, which was open to all Ramsey students between the ages of 1418 years old who had the desire to learn CPR. This class was instructed by Captain Rich Van Der Wall and staffed by fellow squad members. - TARA ROLANDELLI
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Lodi Truck 1's Pierce and Engine 615's Seagrave arrive at the scene of a reported fire in a Terhune Avenue laundromat on May 31st.
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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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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Saddle Brook battles house fire At least seven cats perished and one firefighter was transported to HUMC for chest pains as a fire caused extensive damage to a Saddle Brook home on June 18th. The fire started about 12:45 a.m., in a front room on the first floor and had spread to the second floor by the time firefighters arrived. Colliers mansion conditions made interior firefighting difficult and the flames extended to the attic area before the extension could be stopped. Fire pushed out of the roof vent hole, and then from behind the aluminum, siding before the visible fire was knocked down. Extensive overhaul was needed to fully extinguish any hot spots. Two residents required the Red Cross for assistance, but were uninjured. The cause is initially believed to be a candle. Units from Elmwood Park and Garfield assisted at the scene.
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Retired Hackensack Fire Lieutenants Frank Pinto (left) and Lenny Coyman, a River Edge volunteer firefighter, participate in the Newark Fire Department Historical Association's parade with Company 2's 1962 Seagrave Anniversary Series pumper.
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Maywood Deputy Chief Chris Tuttle vents a window at a multiple alarm motel fire in Elmwood Park.
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Martin Grube, Executive Producer of Fire Rescue TV in Virginia Beach, left, interviewed Dave Russell, President of Fire & Safety Services of South Plainfield, during the organization's 50th anniversary celebration in June.
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After their June business meeting, Cliffside Park firefighters prepare for a meal provided by Union City Mayor Brian Stack as a thank you for their assistance in May. Firefighters, and the department's 102-foot tower, assisted plumbers repair broken pipes above the Palisades cliffs and under the extended platform of Firemen's Memorial Park, in that city, before the summer season so that local families could enjoy the large pool.
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Maplewood firefighter and 1st Responder Correspondent Keith Addie works the pump at a four alarm fire in Orange on June 15th.
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Members of cadet organizations participated in the first ever Keyport First Aid Cadet Competition.
In Hunterdon County, the Clinton Rescue Squad maintains Rehab 455, which is one of two medical support units in the county. It is a 2012 Ford E-350 Super Duty with a Supreme body. Major inventory includes a 25 foot Zumro tent, an HVAC system for the tent, two 7.5 kw generators, medical supplies, RAD 57 meters, a refrigerator with water, two misting fans and portable LED scene lighting.
Youth EMS members test their skills in first ever Keyport First Aid Cadet Competition The future of the emergency medical services in New Jersey was on display Saturday when young members of local EMS squads gathered for the first annual Keyport First Aid Cadet Competition. The daylong affair pitted cadet members of participating squads in a series of skills tests to gauge their abilities in high-pressure emergency scenarios including splinting, bandaging, cardiac arrest and vehicle extrication. Teams of cadets representing Keyport First Aid, Keansburg First Aid, Bradley Gardens First Aid & Rescue, the Milltown Rescue Squad, and Tinton Falls North participated in the event, which was conceived and managed by Keyport First Aid. “The day went better then I could of hoped for and the weather was great,” said Keyport First Aid Chief Ken Krohe. Cadets are young members, who are immersed in their local EMS squads while still students with the goal of becoming productive adult members when they turn 18. Besides participating in the competition, attendees got to visit MONOC’s mobile medical simulation lab, tour a medical ambulance bus and watch MONOC’s Air 1 medial air transport helicopter land next to Keyport High School. The Keyport IHOP provided refreshments and lunch. At the end of the day, awards were presented for performance in basic and advanced skills. Among the basic competition, Milltown earned first place, Key-
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“Every 15 Minutes,” a program in real life comes to Clinton Today, CFARS members participated in North Hunterdon High School's “Every 15 Minutes” program. Every two years, the school puts on a program just before prom to show the dangers of drinking/texting and driving. During the day, classmates are one by one taken from the classroom every 15 minutes, to signify a life lost on the roads. After the call for Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc., Township of Clinton Division of Fire and Clinton Township Police went out just before 10 a.m. for the head on motor vehicle crash. Deputy Chief Matthew Stiff arrived on scene and established command, advising two cars involved, with multiple patients, partial ejection and entrapment times two. Deputy Chief Bucky Buchanan arrived and established staging for four additional incoming BLS ambulances, the squad's heavy rescue and an engine from TOC's Annandale Hose Company. A quick triage was completed and the walking wounded were taken away to BLS 4557 for further
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Wallington firefighter loses battle to cancer On June 21st, Wallington Firefighter John Barnas lost his long battle fighting cancer. In February, John lost his father, Captain Greg Barnas, who died in the line-of-duty battling a restaurant blaze. Like his father, John had a passion for fighting fires and serving the community. Rest in Peace, John.
If your agency has all the funding it needs, is overflowing with volunteers or employees, has an abundance of community support and has no need for charitable donations – then this article is not for you. However if your agency, like the majority nationwide, is struggling for survival, needs people to fill the schedule, and has to raise funds with mailings, buckets and more – then you need to improve your social media presence. Facebook, Twitter, Googleplus, websites and email aren’t evil; used right these sites will help establish an open line of communication with your members, improve the rapport you have in the community and attract new volunteers/members and donations. Although there might be those resistant to using the computer (often self-proclaimed dinosaurs), including some in administration, you are handicapping your agency’s growth and well-being if you resist a solid web-presence. Don’t let administrators forget what is good for the corps in order to avoid their own discomfort. Social media is the way of most business nowadays, and non-profits can certainly benefit; social media includes blogs, website, public photos AND interactive social networking sites. Your websites can advertise services and your mission statement, make it easy for people to find employment and volunteer opportunities, and help build rapport with the community where you are seeking support. Put every member on an email list and blast out events and special notices. Use an online scheduling system so members can easily fill your schedule and everyone can see what shifts are open. While board business should be handled during face-to-face meetings, sending out documents for review beforehand will save time and improve efficiency. Having a website allows the community to know more about you and allows them a connection which can pay off in support. The website should be an upto-date reflection of your agency. Use your site to announce community classes, post monthly reports about how many calls you
responded to, let them know if you have a loan closet or do non-emergency transports. You should also post your Privacy Policy and procedures for patients to request their records. Publicly congratulate your members, especially when they are members of the community, for their accomplishments, years of service, etc. Make sure you post a membership application (for download) on your site, the easier you make it for someone to volunteer, the easier it is to recruit new members. Posting a FaceBook page is a good idea, but make sure you have a couple of moderators who can and will frequently monitor postings so you can avoid anyone “airing dirty laundry”, but by all means allow interactive discussion with the community. Even if you’ve still decided that your agency does not need social media, you still need to establish a Social Media policy – your members (many of them at least) probably have FaceBook, Twitter, Google-plus or some other social site. Aside from avoiding any HIPPA violations, you should have a policy in place to discourage minor disagreements from being aired publicly and turned into something bigger which could negatively impact the public’s opinion of your organization. While First Amendment Freedom-of-Speech should never be denied, a municipal ambulance agency represents the local government and hopefully nothing should be posted that is detrimental to the agency or the town. However while you can mandate HIPPA compliance, any other policy regulations should be strongly “recommended” and legal advice should be sought before disciplining any member who may not follow the guidelines. It’s a good idea to form a Social Media “Team”; the team should work cooperatively with your Public Relations/Publicity team to ensure that vital information is going out to everyone, but its task should be specific. There are several hosting sites that are easy do-it-yourself as well as hosted and inexpensive, you don’t need much computer savvy to maintain a website, blog or networking page. Between the proven advantages of an agency having a web presence and the ease of doing just that, there really is no reason not to engage in active social media.
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Heroes Realty helps military veteran find his dream home Stephen Hylton often used public transportation to look at different homes he was interested in on the market. However, Hylton didn’t have to worry about catching the train to get home during his search. Martin Kaczmarczyk, the Broker of Record for Heroes Realty, usually gave Hylton a lift – even though it was out of the way. It was the least he could do for Hylton, a U.S. Army veteran, who proudly served our country. Kaczmarczyk couldn’t help but think of Hylton over Memorial Day weekend, proudly knowing that he helped him purchase his home through the innovative Heroes Realty program. “Being able to find a place for a veteran, right around Memorial Day, that means a lot,” Kaczmarczyk said. “This is a home Mr. Hylton can spend a lot of years in. It means so much because of the sacrifices he made. Mr. Hylton closed in early-May, so it was perfect timing.” Heroes Realty works with heroes and their families across the country with a variety of real estate transactions. These brave men and women include firefighters and EMT’s, police officers, members of the armed services, healthcare professionals – including doctors, nurses and support staff – and educators. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home, sell the one you are in for the best price possible, or are even looking to rent or lease a quality home or apartment, Heroes Realty has opened its doors to provide personal real estate services to all of the Heroes in our community. Heroes Realty is dedicated to the longterm success and financial well-being of all of our members. The Heroes Realty team is made up of a knowledgeable staff
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Plainsboro Fire Company honors Tom Healey for 25 years of service Plainsboro, NJ. The Plainsboro Fire Company honored Tom Healey for 25 years of active service to the community as a volunteer firefighter at our regular meeting on June 3. Tom will be formally honored JUMP TO FILE# by Plainsboro 060914101 Township on June 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Tom joined the fire company on June 6, 1989. At that time, Plainsboro was transitioning from a rural, agricultural community to the suburban community and business center it has become today. Twenty five years later, Tom is still answering the call. Tom currently serves as the fire company’s President and 1st Lieutenant. He has served in numerous other positions, including Vice President and Safety Officer, while consistently remaining a Top 10 responder. Tom has spearheaded numerous programs and events, including the weekly car washes many student organizations rely on for funding. He also had a hand in some of our recent purchases, including two new command vehicles, a new brush truck and very soon, a new special services vehicle. Tom applied for and secured over 100K in donations from nearby businesses, which has helped to keep the fire tax low for residents of Plainsboro. Tom first got interested in the fire service when his father, Joseph M. Healey, was mayor of Kearny. Mr. Healey responded to all fires on the second alarm and took Tom with him. His grandfather, Thomas Carey, was a volunteer firefighter in East Newark, N.J. His uncle, Brother Jerome Healey, C.S.C., was a member of the Notre Dame University Fire Department and his cousin, James Fitzsimmons, was the deputy chief of the Kearny Fire Department. Tom continues to set a high standard for community service. He is someone who can always be counted on at any time of the day or night to respond to emergencies or help someone who is in need. We are grateful for Tom’s 25 years of dedicated service to his community. - PATRICK MONAGHAN
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Belvidere and Washington hold truck company drill On June 15th, members of the Washington Fire Department (Station 83 Fire) met with members of the Good Will Fire Co. No. 1 of Belvidere (Station 21 Fire) to conduct a truck company drill. Truck 83-69 and Truck 21-69 visited various sites within 21 Fire's first due area to pre-plan truck placement and operations. Sites visited included store fronts on town streets, the Warren County Courthouse, a senior condo
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Foundation to host Somerset Patriots Baseball Night On April 11th, 2006, Kevin A. Apuzzio and a team of welltrained, well-equipped firefighters entered a burning residence in search of one of the homeowners that was reported as being trapped inside. Upon finding the victim, Kevin and his fellow firefighters were mak- JUMP TO FILE# ing their way out of 061914104 the house when the fire burning in the basement caused the unthinkable to occur. At 6:46 a.m., Kevin, three other firefighters, and the victim were plunged into the basement as the floor gave way beneath them. While the three firefighters either self-extricated or were rescued, tragically, Kevin and the victim did not make it out alive. The Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation has been established to memorialize the hero that was lost that day. The Foundation's first order is a scholarship to help young firefighters, like Kevin, continue their education. The foundation is also looking for other way to help give back the community in the ways Kevin would have wanted. The Kevin Apuzzio Memorial Foundation is hosting the 2014 Somerset Patriots Baseball Night at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater on August 5, 2014 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are for seats in sections 201-204 and distributed on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are on sale through their website at www.kevinapuzziofoundation.org. Tickets purchased through the foundation help to support the foundation's scholarship fund. See their website for more information.
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Allamuchy tackles car carrier fire State Police received a call of a truck fire on Route 80 Eastbound at Exit 19 Wednesday night, May 28th at around 6:30 p.m. On arrival, they found a truck and JUMP TO FILE# five cars, that it was 052914110 carrying, fully involved. The Allamuchy chief called for an additional engine from Hope Township and Hackettstown to stand-by. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - WILLIE CIRONE
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Horses to Fall in Bass River Twp. sends one child to trauma center Horsepower ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky
Horses to Horsepower, A Pictorial History of the Apparatus of the Los Angeles City Fire Department Compiled by Dave Cox and Walt Jaeger for the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-5228528 E-Mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $44.95 This is a hard cover coffee table book measuring 9 inches by 12 inches and has 208 pages. It is an excellent book in every respect! There is a dedication page followed by a page about the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society, a one page introduction and a page on fire horses with a color drawing at the bottom. There are nine chapters beginning with 1886 (when the LAFD officially became a paid department), into the 21st Century and beyond. All photos are in color. Chapter 9 consists of 19 scratch built models of apparatus and a fireboat. Both authors of the book are directors of the society and museum. The information provided on the photos is accurate and detailed enough so that an apparatus buff would be satisfied and pleased in what is presented. The chapters cover a decade each for the most part and the apparatus is excellently posed unless it was working, but even then, the photographers were careful to take their position at the most vantage points. The authors did have two previous books of which I regret I’ve never seen, but I am sure they were just as good as this one. For those interested in fire apparatus, this is a “no brainer!” It is a must for your library. Just remember that this is the LA City Fire Department not the LA County Fire Department.
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Bayonne receives new foam tender In Hudson County, the Bayonne Fire Department received a new foam tender from Campbell Supply Co., LLC. Port Security Funding was used for the purchase. Bayonne Fire Chief Greg Rogers at the unveiling, explained that in the past firefighters had to provide large amounts of foam via 55 gallon drums carried on a modified foam carrier and muscled on a hand truck one by one on the fire ground, which was a slow and inefficient method. This new truck is state of the art and provides a "triple threat" meaning delivery of foam, water and dry chemical. Bayonne has more than 600 storage tanks and has transportation hazards via highway and rail. The AFFF carried is effective on petroleum and polar solvent type fires. The average foam tender does not carry a large pump, but usually a transfer pump with large foam tank. This truck has a large pump and can deliver its tank contents. It is mounted on a Freightliner 114SD chassis and has a Detroit DD13, 500 hp diesel engine. Other specs include a Hale 8FGR, 2250 gpm pump, Foam Pro Accumax 3150 system with Edwards rotary foam concentrate pump, UPF 4,000 gallon AFFF tank, 200 gallon water tank, TFT Monsoon remote controlled deck gun and a Williams Gorilla 500 pound purple K dry chemical system. The intended hose arrangements consist of 1000 feet each of five-inch and three-inch, the latter being wyed to 200 feet of 2 1/2-inch at the rear. There will also be two 1 3/4-inch preconnected crosslays and one 300 foot line of 1 3/4-inch hose for Purple K. The chief thanked BC William Bartos and Captain Robert Klecynski of the training school for their input and assistance in the planning. Campbell made the other following deliveries, the Washington Valley Volunteer Fire Company in Warren Township (Somerset County) received a 2013 Spartan ERV pumper/tanker which had been a demo. Specs include a Freightliner 114SD chassis with a Cummins ISL, 400 hp diesel, Hale DSD, single-stage 1250 gpm pump, 3,000 gallon elliptical UPF water tank with three E.J. Metals dump valves (two 8 inch on sides and one 10 inch at rear) and a Zico potable tank rack on the right side. Also, the balance of the order of ASAP Medstat 500 mini-ambulances has been delivered and assigned as follows: Clinton EMS (Hunterdon County), Gloucester OEM and Middlesex OEM (which will be stationed at Rutgers.) Campbell's Spartan ERV orders include three pumpers on Metro Star chassis. For Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company #1 (Ocean County), a side mount pumper with an EMFD, flat roof cab, Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel, Waterous CSU, 2,000 gpm pump, 500 gallon UPF poly tank, aluminum body with Smart storage 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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Franklin twp., Middlebush Fire Company t-44, 2014 KMe Severe Service 1250/4200. it was sold by First priority emergency Vehicles. compartments, FRC scene lights and a Smart Power 6 kw generator. For Madison Park, Old Bridge Township (Middlesex County), a rescue pumper with LLFD, 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel, Hale Qmax, 2,000 gpm pump, Pro Poly 500 gallon water and 50 gallon foam tanks, Akron 3096, 95 gpm foam eductor, aluminum body with Smart storage compartments, Will Burt light tower, Harrison 20 kw generator, Hannay electric cord reel and Amkus EF25, power unit with three Amkus reels. Lastly, for Winslow Township (Camden County) a rescue pumper having an ELFD, 10 inch raised roof cab, aluminum body, Smart storage compartments, Waterous 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water, 20 and 50 gallon foam tanks, One touch CAFS,
Harrison generator, Will Burt light tower and three hydraulic reels. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles delivered a 2012 P. L. Custom Medallion 80 ambulance to the Holiday City First Aid Squad in Berkeley Township (Ocean County) on a Ford E-350 chassis and received an order from the Verona Rescue Squad (Essex County) for a Medallion ambulance on a 2014 Ford E-450 chassis. The Fire Apparatus Division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles delivered a KME custom walk-in heavy rescue to the Boro of Point Pleasant (Ocean County.) Specs include a Predator LFD chassis with 22 inch raised roof, seven seat cab, Cummins ISX-15, 500 hp diesel, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, 22 foot walk-in KME 3/16 inch aluminum body, painted Hansen roll-up compartment
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plainfield e-2, 2013 e-one typhoon tradition, 1500/500/30. doors, Holmatro pump system, onboard air cascade system, 25 kw Onan hydraulic generator and a Will Burt Night Scan light tower (FRC 900 watt HIR) and FRC 120 volt LED scene lighting. New KME orders are for two pumpers. For the Whitehouse Fire Company in Readington Township (Hunterdon County.) Specs include a Predator with MFD, 10 inch raised roof cab with eight Bostrom seats, Cummins ISL-9, 450 hp diesel, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Class 1
ES-KEY multiplex system, Waterous 2000 gpm single-stage pump with advantus 3 Class "A" foam system, 1000 gallon poly water and 20 gallon Class"A" foam tanks, KME 3/16 inch aluminum FLEX body, Amdor painted roll-up compartment doors, Harrison 10 kw hydraulic generator and Command Light "Knight" light tower. - Continued on page 66
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44 year old Firefighter/Triathlete Keith Elisberg has been racing triathlons and 5ks for over 10 years, usually make the podium. His time at the recent Run the Palisades 5K in Fort Lee was 32:21 (10:28 mile pace). Elisberg has been with the Fort Lee Fire Department for 15 years.
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North Hudson 2nd Battalion Chief Marc Franco, left, checks in with acting Deputy Chief Dan Giacumbo during an all hands fire in a vacant Kennedy Boulevard building in Union City, May 31st.
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Harrison Firefighter Steve Fostek operates Ladder 1's turntable during a ladder pipe operation at a three-alarm blaze on South 5th St., May 28th.
Lodi Firefighter Moses Owen, of Truck Co. 1, arrives at the scene of a reported fire on Terhune Avenue, May 31st.
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Mt. Laurel L-35615 crew stand by their new quint with their battalion chief. From L to R, FF's M. MacArthur and J Bennett, Lt. K Kirvan and BC Greg Collier.
Lodi Firefighter Moses Owen, left, and Assistant Chief John Funk carry on the L.F.D. tradition of pouring champagne on a new rig during the Rutherford Truck Co. 1 wet down of June 7th.
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L-R: Saddle Brook Firefighter Damien Danis and Hasbrouck Heights Fire Captain Rob Knobloch entertained brother Firefighter/EMT Josh Tomon, who works at the Naval Station in Norfork, Va., during the last weekend in May. Part of the tour including taking-in a four alarm fire in Clifton.
Hopatcong firefighters pose with their 1942 Dodge brush unit at the Newark Fire Department Historical Association Muster. The former weapons carrier was converted into a firefighting unit by members of the fire company in the early 1960's.
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Partial collapse injures four in West New York
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Many fire apparatus have been repainted from lime yellow back to a more traditional red. In Hazlet Township this 2005 Spartan/Rescue 1 heavy rescue unit was delivered to the Hazlet Light and Heavy Rescue, with a white over red paint job. The truck was later acquired by the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company and repainted into the white over lime yellow paint job.
West New York, N.J. When bricks fell from the second-story of a 60th Street building, it sounded like an explosion resulting in people lying on the sidewalk bleeding, and one was unconscious. The West New York police and JUMP TO FILE# North Hudson Re- 061814108 gional Fire Department began receiving numerous calls of an “explosion” just before 5:30 p.m. during rush hour in this highly congested area on June 17th. When the first police units and ambulance arrived they reported people down and the need for additional ambulances and paramedics. Mutual aid included medical units from North Bergen, Union City and Jersey City, that were also initially dispatched to an “explosion.” North Hudson Fire Control dispatched a full assignment to the scene. Firefighters also assisted the injured and, upon further investigation, discovered that the “explosion” was the result of bricks hitting the sidewalk from the facade of the two-story structure with a brick front. The building contains a doctors office on the ground floor and an apartment above. West New York Mayor Felix Roque, a doctor, heard a “loud boom” and ran out of his office a
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few doors away to investigate. He went to the aid of four people that were down in the street as emergency units arrived. It was unknown at the time if the victims were passing by or leaving the building. A search of the building after the incident showed that there was no one left inside. Deputy Chief Mike Cranwell reported that PSE&G shut down the utilities and no one was allowed to
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The Mount Arlington Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2014 KME Eliminator tanker on an International Navistar 7600 chassis. It has a 1500 G.P.M. pump and 3000 gallon water tank. It was sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles of Manchester, NJ.
The Far Hills Bedminster Fire Department recently put into service a 2013 Spartan ERV Gladiator rescue pumper. Engine 29-101 replaced a Pierce Dash pumper. 29-101 has Whelen 500, 600, and 900 series LED lights as well as three mini Freedom lightbars.
Red Bank has placed into service a 2014 KME 103-Ft rear mount aerial ladder that carries extrication tools, confined space equipment, air bags, 216-feet of ground ladders, plus many more features. It was sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles.
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The Ship Bottom Fire Co of Long Beach Island took de- The High Point Fire Company of Harvey Cedars on Long Little Silver has placed their first aerial device into servlivery of a new 2014 Rosenbauer Commander 1750/750 Beach Island recently took delivery of Utility 5127, a ice with this 2014 Sutphen 2000-gpm/500-gwt/75-Ft. 2014 Ford F350/Knapheide. designated at Engine 4611 quint.
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The East Hanover Volunteer Fire Department in Morris Bayonne has placed into service a Freightliner SDCounty recently put into service a 2014 Pierce Velocity 114/Spartan-ERV foam tender. It has a 3000-gpm 85 foot rear-mount tower ladder. pump/200-gallon water tank/4000-gallon foam tank and 500-lb Purple K system. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., Inc.
The River Plaza Hose Co. in Middletown Twp. placed into service this Ford F-550-4WD/Knapheide/1st Priority Emergency Vehicles quick attack unit designed for long driveways among other purposes.
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Colts Neck received a 2014 Pierce Velocity 2000-gpm High Bridge will place into service a 2014 Pierce Arrow Middlesex Engine 22 placed into service a 2014 E-One top-mount pumper with an eight-man cab sold by Fire XT 1500-gpm/75-foot quint sold by Fire & Safety Serv- 2000-gpm/780-gwt top-mount pumper with 20-inch & Safety Services. ices. raised roof and 6 kw generator
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Palisades Park general alarm of fire Palisades Park firefighters had finished a softball game against Oakland and members of both teams were hanging at the fire house when the fire department was dispatched to 464 Hillside Ave for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two and a half story home. Mutual aid from Ridgefield for a ladder, due to Palisades Park's ladder out of service,
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was called as well as a FAST team from Leonia. Multiple handlines were stretched through the front door, as firefighters laddered the roof to ventilate. Trees in the front yard hampered operations, so crews cut down multiple small trees to gain access to the fire.
The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 15 minutes; however, crews continued to chase the fire in the second floor and attic area. The fire was placed probably will hold within an hour, but firefighters continued to check for extension and overhaul. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
RON JEFFERS
Englewood Deputy Chief Erik Enersen confers with a city police captain after a 3-alarm fire was knocked down on West Palisade Avenue, June 19th.
KEITH ADDIE
One killed, one injured in Maplewood floor collapse MAPLEWOOD, NJ – One construction worker was killed and another seriously injured on May 30, 2014 after an internal collapse occurred in a downtown restaurant under construction, causing the first floor to crash into the basement. Maplewood Deputy 2, Ladder 31, Engine 32 and Rescue 36 responded at 9:08 a.m. to the Coda Kitchen and Bar on Maplewood Ave. for the reported floor collapse with workers trapped. Upon arrival, firefighters descended into the basement via outside stairs and found a concrete floor and partial wall collapse with two workers
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buried in the rubble. The firefighters feverishly removed the debris and freed the two workers within minutes, but one had already succumb to his injuries. The other worker was quickly removed on a backboard and handed off to EMS personnel with significant injuries. A third worker on scene was not caught in the collapse and did not suffer any injuries. The rescued worker was transported by Rescue 36 with medics on board to UMDNJ in Newark, where he was
listed in serious condition. The USAR Team was activated bringing in special operations units and personnel from Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Monclair and Paterson. The team conducted temporary shoring of the floor and wall to prevent further collapse of the compromised building. The restaurant was deemed unsafe by the Maplewood Building Department and will remain closed until repairs and inspections can be conducted. The surrounding businesses within the building were able to re-open and be occupied. - KEITH ADDIE
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North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Rush directs members at a multiple alarm fire in Union City.
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Firefighter Adam Kazawiz works a master stream at a 250 acre brush fire in Edison
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Wildland Firefighters Liam Glinane and Willie Cirone finishing the Work Capacity Test in Division 'A' this month.
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Kenilworth Firefighter Carmen Giordino and Captain Tony DeLuca operated at a house fire on South Michigan Ave. on the early morning of April 19, 2014.
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Bridgeton, NJ firefighters Rudy Danna (left) and Anthony Brago at a recent training class in Cumberland County.
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Englewood Deputy Chief Enersen directing orders
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Help for a firefighter in need LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Folks, one of our firefighter heroes is in need of help... On May 28th, the Skipton family received some devistating news. As many of you know, Steve "Skip" Skipton Sr. was diagnosed with lung cancer. In the next upcoming days, it was confirmed that Steve's cancer had spread to his kidney and pelvis. Steve has given so much of himself over the years to various communities volunteering in the fire department with Bellmawr Park Fire Department and working EMS for UMDNJ both in Camden City and Newark.
Steve even volunteered to go to New York and spent countless days and weeks on site after 9/11 with the EMS task force. Steve is currently a career firefighter in the Goose Creek South Carolina Fire Department and is out of work due to his illness. Steve is happily married to his wife Jen and they have four children. Please find it in your heart to make a donation to help his family during their time of need. A gofundme site has been set up to help at http://www.gofundme.com/9uhsoo. In addition, a fundraiser is being held at Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, NJ on June 30 (7-10pm, $30). More details can be found at supportskip.org - PROVIDED
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Newark Firefighter Rich Mackey drives the NFD Historical Association's antique Mack pumper to lead the 47th annual parade, much to the delight of children on board.
Newark hosts 47th Annual Apparatus Muster and Parade Newark, N.J. The sky was blue, temperatures in the 70's, low humidity, and a bunch of fire apparatus! So was the beginning of the 47th annual Newark Fire Department Historical Association's apparatus muster at Washington Park, opposite the city museum facilities, June 1st. In addition, the Newark Fire Department is celebrating their 125th anniversary as a fully paid department. Numerous pieces of apparatus, mostly now considered antique, but still looking like they are ready for duty, plus some newer units assembled opposite the park. Several pieces of front-line city rigs also participated in the parade around the park, giving kids a chance to ride on a fire truck with big smiles on their faces. Venders were on hand offering everything from toys, firematic books and tee shirts. Local artist Eddie May had a large display of his art work on numerous pieces of apparatus that he has worked on over the years. Some classic rigs were there. This included an unusual looking brush unit from Hopatcong. The 1942 Dodge, former weapons carrier, was acquired by the fire company in 1956. In the early 1960's, members of the company did the body work
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and transformed the vehicle into a piece of fire apparatus. It includes a pump that was originally used as an oil truck pump. West Paterson firefighters recovered their former 1958 FWD pumper that they are in the process of restoring. What would a muster be without an Ahrens Fox piston pumper? Maywood Firefighter Roy DeYoung arrived just in time with the department's beautiful, white, 1946 piston pump model as the ceremonies began. Another white standout was River Edge's 1962 Seagrave anniversary model, equipped with a diesel engine. Attending the muster for just about as long as it has been held was East Newark's 1941 American LaFrance 750-gpm pumper. New Market brought their two favorites that includes a1946 Ahrens Fox centrifugal pumper that will be one of the host of the Tri-Counties Fire Association's apparatus muster in Jamesburg, June 21st. This year, that muster has an Ahrens Fox theme. Newer apparatus included Cedar Knoll's 2013 Pierce/P.U.C. Model pumper. A muster committee member, Battalion Chief John Sicignano,
drove in his privately owned 1955 American LaFrance Series 700 pumper to the muster. The rig is in the process of restoration, and the chief has plans to letter the rig for former Newark Engine 23, which had a similar rig. The Newark Firefighter's Pipe Band led a procession to the entrance of the fire museum, where members of the department who were killed in-the-line-of-duty were remembered. Family members of the deceased were present. The parade took the apparatus around to Broad Street, with sirens blasting and kids smiling. Before the parade, a group of judges, led by B.C. Sicignano, examined all of the rigs that were lined up and discussed their features for awarding trophies at the end of the day. This year's judges included Hasbrouck Heighs Fire Official Rob Knobloch and Saddle Brook Firefighter Damien Danis. In addition, a visiting judge, Firefighter Josh Tomon of the Naval Air Station, Norfork, Va., participated. Everyone left with an award. Congratulations to Firefighter Rich Mackey and his staff of city firefighters, friends and Rutgers volunteers who provided all participants with another enjoyable muster. - RON JEFFERS
JOHN MALECKY
June 21st marked the celebration of 50 years of business for Fire & Safety Services, the Pierce dealer for NJ who is located in South Plainfield. The open house consisted of apparatus of varying vintages were on display representing the many sales they made during the years. President Dave Russell gave a presentation welcoming everyone and reviewing the history of the dealership. There were salesmen present and several representatives from Pierce Manufacturing. Raffles were distributed and chances were sold. Several vendors were also present and an elaborate variety of food was served at all plus a free t-shirt marking the event.
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Jersey City holds awards ceremony for firefighters Jersey City, NJ. Firefighters, families and friends gathered at City Hall with local officials on June 12th for the 26th Meritorious Awards Ceremony. This event included the years 2012 and 2013 citing firefighters for going above and beyond. Mayor Steven Fulop, council members, Director James Shea and Chief of Department Darren Rivers were all in attendance for this special event. Over 100 awards, including Unit Citations, Class “A” and “B” commendations, Medical Service Awards and Service Recognition awards were given out to honor the work and dedication of Fire Department members. The highest honor, the Class “A” Medal of Honor, was awarded to Captains Michael Conlin, Terence McGee, and Firefighters Stephen Bryan and Brian Smith for their life saving actions in 2012.
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For their bravery in 2013, Captain Robert Jaeger and John Yanick and Firefighter Gary Onorato received Class “A” Medal of Honor awards. In addition, Gong Club valor awards were presented by Paul Schaetzle. Chief Rivers later honored Schaetzle for his many years of service to the FDJC making sure the canteen truck responds with refreshments to fire and emergency scenes, 24/7. In addition, Chief Rivers recognized retired Battalion Chief John Farrington for his untiring roll with the department's honor guard attending numerous events throughout the years. - Ron JeFFeRS
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Battalion Chief Steve Mcgill presided over the F.d.J.C.'s Meritorious awards Ceremony in June.
APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
- Continued FRoM page 54 For the Township of Roxbury Company 2 (Morris County), a Panther with MFD, 16 inch raised roof cab having six Bostrom seats, Cummins ISL-9, 450 hp diesel, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Hale Qmax, 1500 gpm pump with top mount panel, 1000 gallon poly water tank, FRC Spectra 12 volt scene lighting, Gen Pro 6 kw diesel generator, Amdor painted roll-up doors and KME Challenger wide body design. First Priority's Ambulance Division made the following deliveries: To the Linden Fire Department (Union County) a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Road Rescue module onto a Ford E-450 chassis. To the West New York EMS (Hudson County), a Braun Signature Series on a Ford E-350 chassis, and three Road Rescue Transmedic Type II's on Ford E350 chassis. One each went to All American Transport and JETS Ambulance, both in Clifton (Passaic County) and the last to Responsive Med-
ical Transport in Toms River (Ocean County.) Orders include a Braun Chief XL on a Ford E-450 chassis for the Flanders Fire/EMS in Mount Olive Township (Morris County), a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Road Rescue module onto a Chevrolet G3500 chassis for the Atlantic Health System EMS and a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford F-350 chassis under a special operations unit for the Elizabeth Fire Department EMS (Union County.) Fire & Safety Services received the following Pierce orders: In Hudson County for the North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue, four Saber squad pumpers and for the Jersey City Fire Department a Saber pumper and an Arrow XT pumper. In Warren County, for Allamuchy a Velocity pumper and a Freightliner M2 dryside tanker. For Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, District 1, Iselin, an Arrow XT pumper, and for Montville Township District 2, Towaco an Impel PUC pumper (Morris County.)
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