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HOUSE FIRE KNOCKED DOWN

BY FIREFIGHTERS IN MILFORD TWP.

RICH MAXWELL

Milford Twp., NJ - On September 29th, firefighters were dispatched to a Level 3 Box Alarm for a house fire on Milford Mt. Pleasant Rd. in the Township at 2:31 P.M. First arriving apparatus found an active fire in the rear of the structure which was spreading to the interior.

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Large Brush Fire Burns in the Meadowlands Carlstadt, NJ - A large brush fire that grew to four alarms burned close to 100-acres in the Meadowlands on September 30th in Carlstadt. The blaze started on Commerce Blvd., east of Washington Ave., at 10:25 P.M. As the fire grew due to dry brush and high winds, several locations were used to try to stop the flames, including the original location on Commerce Blvd., Avenue A and Warble Ave., as well as on the NJ Turnpike. Mutual aid from all over South Bergen and East Bergen assisted either on the scene or by providing stand by. The fire was under control and firefighters cleared the scene around 8:00 A.M. the next day. A flare up occurred on the afternoon of October 1st, but was quickly controlled.

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Franklin Twp., NJ – On the evening of October 16th, the five fire companies that make up the North Hunterdon Fire Alliance (NHFA), along with pumper tenders from Lebanon Twp., Kingwood Twp. and Raritan Twp. all gathered at Quakertown’s Firehouse to participate in a hands-on drill for rural water supply, which is utilized for areas that do not have water hydrants.

Everyone was first assembled in the large hall of the firehouse to go over the layout and goals of the drill. A new piece of equipment was shown to everyone that was going to be utilized for the drill. This was a Siamese wye adapter with flapper valves for 5-inch hose. This would be utilized to allow two tenders to be hooked up to one supply line. The flapper valves allow for one side to drop pressure and automatically close off that feed side.

The main goal of the drill was to maintain a constant water flow of 500 to 600 gallons-perminute for 45 minutes to the aerial. The secondary goal was to establish an alternating relay with the tenders connecting to the new wye adapter.

The layout for the drill was as follows: High Bridge’s Ladder 14 was set up behind the firehouse which was fed water from Quakertown’s Engine 91.

From there, there was a 5-inch supply line laid out to the street, which was 400-feet long. At the street end, the wye adapter was connected to the end of the feed line, from there two 50-foot lengths of 5-inch hose was run out for the pumper tenders to connect to.

A pumper tender would connect to each feed line and alternately pump their tank of water into the supply line. When the first tender was running low, the second tender would start

to pump their water into the supply line. This would allow for the empty tender to disconnect and let the next tender to come in its place. This relay system was established to allow a constant flow of water in the supply line.

As the drill progressed, a dump tank was set up for an engine to draft out of and feed one side of the supply line wye. Some of the tankers would drop their water into the dump tank where Annandale’s Engine 46-2 was drafting from to feed the supply line.

The relay was now setup for one pumper tender to hook up to one side of the wye while Engine 2-46 was connected to the other side of the wye. This setup was done to allow for flexibility at future fires where there might be a mixture of tankers and pumper tenders.

A fill site was established about a mile or so away to fill the tankers and tenders once they became empty. Since the tankers/tenders would run out of water one at a time, this allowed for an alternating system of re-filling them at the fill site.

The success of the drill was measured by the fact that they were able to maintain a constant flow of water to Ladder 14 of between 500 and 600 gallons-per-minute for steady 60 minutes.

The fire departments participating in this drill were the five companies that make up the North Hunterdon Fire Alliance, which are High Bridge FD (Station 14), Lebanon Boro FD (Station 18), Clinton FD (Station 45), Annandale Hose Co. (Station 46), and Quakertown Fire Co. (Station 91), as well as Lebanon Twp. FD (Station 19), Kingwood FD (Station 16), and Raritan Twp. FD (Station 21).

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Off Duty Police Officer Reports Working Fire at Fair Lawn School Fair Lawn, NJ - On October 4th at approximately 6:30 A.M., Police Officer Steven Buskiewicz, who is also a member of Fair Lawn Fire Co. #3, was leaving his home for work in the vicinity of Warren Point School when he heard the audible fire alarm sounding at the school. He went to investigate and as he approached, he observed a large column of smoke and flames coming from the windows of the kitchen on the north side of the school and reported a Working Fire. Due to his early report of the fire, damage was contained to the kitchen of the school, but there was smoke throughout the building.

No injuries were reported and it was believed that the school would be open for the day.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

Wisconsin: Matthew Mark Deicher, 47 Rank: Firefighter-EMT Incident Date: July 31, 2017 Death Date: September 23, 2017 Fire Department: Mosinee Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter-EMT Matthew Mark Deicher was paralyzed from a July 31, 2003, ambulance crash while located in the patient compartment of the vehicle. On September 23, 2017, Firefighter-EMT Deicher passed away from complications due to his injuries and related medical condition.

Indiana: Eric J. Balliet, 41 Rank: Captain Incident Date: September 27, 2017 Death Date: September 27, 2017 Fire Department: Fort Wayne Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Eric J. Balliet died September 27, 2017, during a training exercise at a commercial structure while leading a crew during physically demanding maneuvers. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined and reported.

North Carolina: Jason Keith Hensley, 40 Rank: Probationary Firefighter Incident Date: October 8, 2017 Death Date: October 9, 2017 Fire Department: Triple Community Fire Department Inc. Initial Summary: Probationary Firefighter Jason Keith Hensley responded to a call for service of a tree blocking the roadway. Firefighter Hensley's POV was parked behind the fire department's brush truck and a police department vehicle was also on the scene. All emergency vehicles had their lights activated. Just after midnight, a pickup traveling eastbound on US Highway 70 approached the scene

and failed to stop. The vehicle first struck Firefighter Hensley, who was wearing his reflective gear, killing him instantly, then crashed into the other vehicles at the scene. The driver of the vehicle spent the night in the hospital from injuries received and has since been charged by police with driving while impaired, no operator’s license, reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

South Dakota: Donald Fred Manger, 54 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: October 14, 2017 Death Date: October 14, 2017 Fire Department: Presho Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Donald Fred Manger fell ill and passed away while on the scene of a working fire in an unoccupied structure. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

Florida: Steven R. Terry, 53 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: September 3, 2017 Death Date: September 14, 2017 Fire Department: Hernando County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Steven R. Terry passed away while on duty October 16, 2017.

Firefighter/Paramedic Terry was found unresponsive by his fellow Fire Station #9 crew members who then initiated resuscitative measures. He was transported by Hernando County Fire Rescue paramedics to Bayfront Brooksville Hospital. Despite the exhaustive efforts by the Bayfront Brooksville Hospital ED team, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven R. Terry passed away. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined and reported.

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NJ Fire Boat Regional Communications Begins in Hudson UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

What has been described as the first regional fire boat task force communications system in the country began at the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue communications center on September 18th. Federal Port Security funding made the program possible for acquiring the equipment and personnel necessary to improve safety along the northern New Jersey waterways.

Fire boats are directed to emergencies by the North Hudson dispatchers from their Union City dispatch center covering Alpine to Perth Amboy including such waterways as the Hudson, Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, Newark Bay, Arthur Kill, etc. The area is divided into eight zones with a running card assignment of a minimum of three fire boats answering individual calls for aid, fires, etc.

The program took four years in the making, according to Frank Fiumano, Coast Guard Senior Port Security Specialist and Chief of Contingency Planning. He continued, that the North Hudson leadership stepped up to be part of the program.

This metropolitan area has a diversity of ports and larger container ships now passing under the renovated Bayonne Bridge.

The communications center has large screens that monitor vessels in the waterways, plus other information.

The fire dispatchers have been well versed in the operation and conducted the first official radio test of all participating fire departments on this date.

Local dispatchers and directors put many hours of dedicated work into up setting procedures to make this program a success.

The fire departments with marine units that are part of the task force are: Edgewater, North Hudson, Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, Linden, Elizabeth, Perth Amboy, Newark, Carteret, Kearny and Secaucus.

Other officials that participated included North Hudson Fire Directors Jeff Welz and Mike De Orio; Fire

Control Directors Andrew Scott and Joe Isola; NH Director of Marine Services and Task Force Coordinator Keith Gonyou; Fire Chief Frank Montagne; Coast Guard Port Security Specialist Frank Gorman; and LCDR Jason Moritz, Command Center Chief, USCG Sector New York.

Briefly covering the procedures, all responses will result in a minimum three boat response within the corresponding zone(s). Alarm box numbers have been created for locations within each fire boat's primary response area.

Any member department or incident commander may special call any marine asset based on its capabilities.

While the first alarm assignment is being dispatched, the US Coast Guard Sector New York Command Center will be notified by telephone. The first fire department asset will establish incident command, and may call for additional assets to respond that will be necessary.

DOWNS: An early morning 3alarm fire, Sept. 27th, gutted the second-floor and attic of a Hawthorne home and displaced four residents.

UPS: Brigantine FF-EMTs Thomas Bordonardo Jr. and Chase Malia, while accompanying a woman to AtlanticCare Regional MC on Sept.

22nd, delivered a healthy baby, Fire Chief Tiger Platt said.

DOWNS: Three Bayonne firefighters were injured and two people were rescued from a motel fire on 63rd St., Sept. 30th.

UPS: Summit chief inspector and construction official Gary Lewis is the 2017 recipient of the International Code Council Fire Service Award.

Lewis is a leader in the ICC code development process, the advancement of NJ's uniform construction code and in code education.

DOWNS: A fire at the CovingtonVillage condo complex in Lakewood destroyed 30 units and injured at least four people on Sept. 29th, officials said.

UPS: Michael Cahill has been promoted to fire chief in Ventnor City.

DOWNS: A fire that caused heavy damage to the westbound ramp of Route 139 in Jersey City started in a mattress and other garbage before spreading to a Port Authority police car, Sept. 29th, according to officials.

UPS: On Sept. 22nd, Brigantine firefighters responded to the beach at

The first official regional fire boat task force radio test is conducted.

RON JEFFERS

North Hudson officials, dispatchers and US Coast Guard officials participated in the September New Jersey Regional Fire Boat Task Force Fire Dispatch activation in Union City.

RON JEFFERS

Roosevelt Blvd. for a report of a victim face-down in the surf. Bystanders had removed the man from the surf and rescue personnel began CPR on the victim, who was unconscious and not breathing. While performing CPR, FFEMTs Trevor Cohen and Steve Sooy were able to clear the man's lungs with a mobile suction unit and provide rescue breathing. During treatment, the man regained a pulse and began to breathe spontaneously, officials said.

He was transported to the hospital with continued care and treatment provided

by AtlanticCare Medic 1.

DOWNS: A section of Route 80 in Hackensack was closed, Oct. 5th, after a tanker overturned, causing a major fuel spill on the highway. Firefighters deployed foam on the spill with the assistance of several mutual aid units.

UPS: Members of Annandale Ladder 46 helped bring down a state DOT worker stuck some 50-feet in the air in the bucket of a platform truck parked on the side of I.78, Oct. 3rd. The truck was set up when hydraulic leak left the boom extended in the air with the worker inside the bucket. Local firefighters used their tower ladder to rescue him.

DOWNS: Alerted by smoke alarms, tenants of a Speedwell Ave. apartment house escaped a fast-moving fire in Morristown, Oct. 9th. Several area fire departments assisted at the scene to knock down the flames, that also caused damage to an exposure.

UPS: The Cranford Fire Department celebrated 125-years of service on Oct. 15th with a celebration, including food and entertainment, at the municipal parking lot next to fire headquarters.

DOWNS: An East Orange firefighter was injured after he fell through a "gap” on the second-floor of a Park Ave. dwelling, Oct. 10th. The firefighter radioed a “Mayday” transmission and a FAST unit pulled him out of the building, officials said.

UPS: Newark swore-in 67 new firefighters on Oct. 10th. Federal money will fund the salaries for 40 members over the next two years, city officials said. This group marked the city's largest-ever class of fire academy graduates.

DOWNS: A Montclair firefighter exited his rig and attempted to speak with the driver of a vehicle that was driving erratically on Valley Rd., and the firefighter's hand was struck by the vehicle as it fled, Oct. 16th, officials said. Police said the vehicle was operated by a 22-year-old Lanoka Harbor man.

UPS: First responders rescued a bedridden woman from her burning Elba Ave. home in Hopatcong, Oct. 4th. According to Fire Chief Steve Kucevic, she was taken to a local hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.

DOWNS: A firefighter fell through a collapsing staircase and landed in the basement of a burning Lalor St. home in Hamilton, on Oct. 12th. He radioed a “Mayday” and members of Engine 13 and Ladder 14 rescued the firefighter in minutes, Capt. Ferdinand Mather said. The firefighter was not seriously injured.

UPS: In October, the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps installed three electric stretchers and loading systems into their ambulances. The township was awarded a $128,728 Federal Assistance to Firefighters

Grant in April, and it was used to buy the equipment.

DOWNS: Firefighters battled a fire in a long-vacant former nursing home in North Plainfield, Oct. 17th. The Villa Maria Home for the Aged was open from 1889 to the beginning of WW I. It was later occupied as a longterm nursing facility before it closed in 2002. Four schools in the borough were closed due to significant smoke in the area.

UPS: It's not every day that a fire company gets re-activated. Jersey City Fire Department General Order 17-37 states “Engine Co. 18 shall be re-organized and will be quartered at 715 Summit Avenue” (effective 9-1-17).

“The unit will assume its previous first due district and alarm assignments as if it was quartered at 218 Central Avenue,” (the company's former quarters). “Engine Co. 18 shall be assigned all engine company operation responsibilities, as well as the special operation responsibilities of the marine assets.” Engine 18 was assigned Engine 13's former apparatus. Engine Co. 13 received a new foam-pumper during the summer.

Members of Jersey City's re-organized Engine Co. 18, L-R: Captain Gregg Willis, and Firefighters Stanley Principe, Teddy Kwiatkowski and Rod Dozzollinni.

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Long-Vacant Structure Burns in Irvington Irvington, NJ - A long vacant structure was consumed by flames shortly before dawn on October 13th, causing no injuries and no damage to nearby buildings.

Just before 6:00 A.M., Irvington units were dispatched to Springfield and Ellis Ave. JUMP TO FILE# for a report of a fire 101617111 in the area of the McDonalds Restaurant. A two-and-ahalf story frame dwelling at 125 Ellis Ave. was fully involved on arrival.

Operations quickly went defensive with two ladder pipes being put into operation, one in the drivethru of McDonalds. Several hand lines were also stretched and worked from several sides, including the overgrown brush around the structure.

The heavy fire was knocked down in less than one hour. A collapse zone was established as the roof came in on the “C” side and the walls were compromised. Several companies remained at the scene after the fire was placed under control and the mutual aid units were released.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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DAVE TRIOLA

Wheel of Ridgeway Rig Comes Off, Causes Traffic Delays

Clarksburg, NJ - On October 2nd, the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company #1 (Station 34), was sending 34-51 to Hunter Peterbilt for a potential lug nut issue. At the intersection of Monmouth and Burn Tavern Roads, the driver side rear wheel came off of the rig, causing traffic delays. Blaze Emergency Equipment arrived and used airbags to lift the rig for roadside repairs. 34-51 had just been delivered to the department on August 13th thanks to a FEMA grant.

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Union Twp. held their Community Day on Sept. 17th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. There was a bounce house set up for the kids that looked like a fire truck.

Union Township Holds Community WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING Day in Hunterdon County If you have photos you would like to see in our Women in Firefighting feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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Paramus Firefighter Justine Matulewicz takes a break after doing some truck work at a house fire in the borough on September 17th.

Union Twp., NJ - On September 17th, Union Twp. Community Day was held on the property of the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Rt. 173 in the Township.

They had a variety of vendors selling food, clothing, jewelry and other items. There was a DJ and live bands playing throughout the day. Tethered hot air balloon rides were offered. Pattenburg Rescue Squad had a dunk tank set up along with a membership drive. Clinton Rescue squad did a demonstration on vehicle extrication.

There was a petting zoo, fishing in the pond for kids, assorted

JUMP TO FILE #101917104 bounce and inflatable rides for the kids, including one designed to look like a fire truck. The fire companies had a mini barrel fight set up for the kids to test their skills on.

The four fire companies and EMS squads that provide services for Union Township had their equipment out on display along with booths set up, including Pattenburg Fire Co. (Station 25), which is located in Union Town-

ship; Clinton FD (Station 45); Quakertown Fire Co. (Station 91) and their EMS Division, which are located in Franklin Township; and High Bridge FD (Station 14). The Rescue Squads included Pattenburg Rescue Squad (Rescue 25), Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (Rescue 45), and Quakertown Volunteer EMS (Station 41).

Franklin Township FD (Station 57) from Warren County stood by on a cover assignment while the Community Day activities were taking place.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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The four fire companies and EMS squads that provide services for Union Township had their equipment out on display along with booths set up.

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Fire Consumes Fairview Auto Body Shop

Fairview, NJ - On September 30th, Fairview firefighters battled a fire that consumed a small one-story auto body shop on Karmena Street. They were assisted by units from Cliffside Park and Ridgefield.

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So, you want to be a firefighter?? Put your face in and you are instantly transformed into a Holland Twp. Firefighter! One of the items the Fire Dept. had on display during the Annual Holland Twp. Community Day in September was a stand up cutout of a Holland Twp. Firefighter that the kids could stand behind and put their faces in the opening of the firefighter’s face.

Squad 3 on scene.

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Multiple Companies Respond to Newton Scrap Yard Fire Newton, NJ - On September 26th, Newton Fire Dept. was dispatched around 12:30 P.M. to South Park Drive for a scrap yard fire. A large smoke column could be seen from across town, so a JUMP TO FILE# full response from 100217131 Andover Twp. (Station 32) was immediately requested, as well as an engine from Hampton Fire.

Squad-3 was first due and setup for its master stream. Tower4 arrived followed by Engine-1; T4 set up for arial operation and E1 supplied T4. A supply line was stretched from E1 to the nearest hydrant with help from Newton DPW. SQ3 water was supplied from Andover Engine 3261.

A ladder from Sussex and Sparta was requested along with a tanker task force for an extra water source. The fire was placed under control approximately four hours after units were dispatched.

Units and other agencies on scene included Andover Twp. FD., Hampton FD, ladders from Sussex FD and Sparta FD, tankers from Branchville FD, Hardyston FD, Pochuck FD and Montague FD, an engine from Stillwater FD, and Frankford FD for a fill site.

Andover Boro FD fire police and Green FD fire police also responded for traffic control. Newton Police, Fredon FD for station coverage, Newton Emergency Management, Sussex County Fire Marshal, Newton Volunteer First Aid & Rescue Squad, Saint Clares Paramedic, Alantic EMS, Lakeland Emergency Squad for Rehab, Newton Water Dept. and Newton DPW were also on scene.

- ANTHONY RAZZANO

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Drill Gets Cut Short

Mount Olive, NJ - On October 17th, Budd Lake FD was holding their weekly Tuesday night drill on the forgotten tools of the Fire Company. Half way through the drill, a call came in to Mt. Olive Twp. Dispatch reporting a car fire at Eagle Rock Apartments, Building 9. On arrival, the owner of the car was attempting to extinguished the fire which was in the dashboard of the Audi. The fire was too much for the jugs of water and the owner couldn't get the water where it was needed.

When the Engine arrived, the car was beginning to get involved. Firefighters pulled a one-and-three-quarter inch CAFS line to work the fire. There were no injuries reported and the fire was held to the original car.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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Ex Chief Ron Pressler changing an air bottle for one of the firefighters.

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KEN SNYDER

Looking rough due to its age and neglect, this Preston, MD Buffalo was found in a Wildwood, NJ lot with its fate unknown...

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Second Alarm House Fire in Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park, NJ - On Saturday, September 30th at about 3:30 P.M., the Elmwood Park Fire Dept., under the command of Assistant Chief Mike Sulick Jr., responded to a working basement fire at 64 Florence Ave. The fire was contained to the basement of the single-family dwelling. There were no injuries, but Elmwood Park Volunteer Ambulance was on hand to provide Rehab and refreshments for firefighters. Mutual aid responded to the scene and also to cover boro firehouses during the incident.

DID YOU K NOW

JOHN M. MALECKY

In Woodbridge Township, this 1998 Pierce Lance pumper serves as Engine 3 at their headquarters station. It formerly was part of the township's Hopelawn Fire Company. It has a 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon water tank and 7.5-KW generator. In Hopelawn it was painted yellow.

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The word ambulance is derived from the Latin “ambulare” which means to move about. It was used to describe the lifting or moving about of patients on two- wheeled carts. The Spanish first used such carts for emergency transport in 1487.

JOHN M. MALECKY

In Deerfield Township, Rosenhayne’s T-2911 is a 2005 Spartan Advantage/S & S 1750/2800 which was placed in service with them when their sister fire company, Carmel, was disbanded.

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WORKING FACES

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Firefighters Snuff Out Kitchen Fire in Washington Boro

BOB SHERMAN JR.

Hamilton Township Fire District #6 (Mercer County) Station 16 Career Staff "C" Platoon: (L to R): Captain/EMT Nick Burocz, Firefighters/EMTs Steven Garzio, Nicolas Skwara and Apparatus Operator/EMT Christopher Cavalucci pose with Engine 16, a 2005 Sutphen 1500-GPM Pumper.

Washington Boro, NJ – On October 25th, firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire in a residence on Steward St. at 4:35 P.M. Police reported smoke coming from the building upon their arrival at the scene. The first apparatus that arrived on location found that it was a stove fire that had extended into the wall. A handline was stretched into the residence and the fire was quickly extinguished. Overhaul operations and ventilation with fans were started shortly after. The building is a multi-family dwelling, and although residents were home at the time of the fire, no injuries were reported. Responding to the fire were the Washington Twp. PD (Patrol 76), Washington Boro FD (Station 83), Washington Twp. FD (Station 76), Washington Rescue Squad (Rescue 83), and Franklin Twp. FD’s EMS Division (Rescue 57).

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Dumont Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm House Fire Dumont, NJ - on Monday afternoon, October 16th, Dumont firefighters battled a second-alarm house fire after a DPW worker noticed the fire on Park Avenue.

Just before 2:00 P.M., the Dumont Fire Department was dispatched to 140 Park Ave. on a JUMP TO FILE# report of a house 101617138 fire. Assistant Chief Ross arrived first on scene and confirmed a working fire with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home. He immediately requested a FAST team from Tenafly to the scene.

Engine 3 arrived on scene, dropped their own supply line and stretched two hose lines, one to the rear and one to the second-floor, as the fire had already made its way into the second-floor bedrooms from the exterior. The rear line was able to knock down the heavy fire as additional companies arrived on scene to assist. Truck 2 laddered the roof as additional companies opened up to check for any extension.

The main body of fire was knocked down in under 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Mutual aid from Cresskill, New Milford, Bergenfield and Demarest assisted on scene. The fire remains under investigation, however appears to have started on the rear deck.

- CHRIS TOMPKINS

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Passaic, NJ - An early morning two-alarm blaze caused substantial damage to a deli in Passaic on October 25th. Passaic firefighters, with assistance at the scene from Clifton, were able to hold the flames from spreading to additional businesses in the one-story row of storefronts. The alarm came in at about 3:00 A.M. at 3 Hoover Ave., in the “Little Mexico Deli & Grocery”. Heavy smoke was venting from the store on arrival. Two 2 ½” lines were stretched and the roof was laddered and vented. Flames toward the rear of the deli were quickly knocked down. The smoke soon dissipated. Damage to the store was extensive. Fire damage, as well as smoke and water damage was throughout. All the adjoining attached businesses were found to be clear and were able to open the next morning. No injuries were reported.

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Special Presentation Made at North Jersey Meeting

Saddle Brook, NJ - During the North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting held in Saddle Brook on October 3rd, Maywood Lieutenant Roy DeYoung received a plaque for his life saving actions after saving a man's life earlier this year. North Jersey President Victor France and Saddle Brook Chief Tom Dickman made the presentation.

STILL IN SERVICE

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Berkeley Heights TAC-1 is a 1991 GMC TopKick/EVF unit that possesses a 4-bottle air cascade fill station and used for haz-mat operations. It is former Rescue 1's apparatus.

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New Milford’s classic 1988 Mack CF/75’ Aerialscope, still in front line service as Truck 2, sets up at an exterior fire that extended into a home.

And they're off!

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25th Annual Carlos Negron Run Held in Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ - Heavy downpours the morning of October 8th didn't deter the organizers of the 25th annual Carlos Negron Run. Tents were set up with a stage for a DJ to welcome runners and walkers to LibJUMP TO FILE# erty State Park.

Carlos Negron 101617139 was a Jersey City firefighter who made the supreme sacrifice on March 20, 1993 at a thirdalarm fire on Palisade Ave. in Jersey City. With reports of people trapped, he and two other firefighters tried to raise a ground ladder, but slipped on some ice and the ladder touched overhead wires.

Carlos was electrocuted. Friends and fellow firefighters decided to start the run in his name and it has been held every October since.

The Run raises money for St. Barnabus Burn Foundation in Livingston, NJ. In recent years, a 2K walk has been held simultaneously named for Jessica Ryan, and there is usually a kiddie dash for the little ones.

With a break in the rain, the ceremonies began with JCFD Battalion Chief (ret.) Matt Ferro greeting the crowd, followed by the National Anthem and God Bless America sang by Capt. Dan Delaney. A benediction by Chaplain Pagnotta and short speeches by Mayor Steven Fulop, Carlos Negron II, and Chief of Department Steven McGill followed. Bagpipers from the Jersey City Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes and Drums played Amazing Grace.

And right on time, the Run began!

Jersey City Firefighter Dennis Galvin of Engine 6 took 1st overall, while Amy Morris took 1st for the women.

With the threat of the rain starting again, Paul Schaetzle gathered

Carlos Negron II thanks everyone for coming.

everyone to begin handing out the medals. First though, he called JCFD Battalion Chief Bill Raleigh and Capt. John Carieiro to the stage.

He announced that the trio were the only three to run in all 25 runs!

With Paul Schaetzle calling the

CONNI SPELLMAN

names and Chief Matt Ferro handing out the medals, they were done just in time before the rain began again, thanked everyone for coming and invited them back next year.

- CONNI SPELLMAN

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Congratulations to Plainsboro Fire Company on the arrival of their Sutphen Tanker 49!

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• Fire Com System • Whelen Cencom Siren • Whelen NFPA light package with multiple split red/blue lights • 3 Newton quick dumps electric controlled in cab and rear of body Voyager 4 camera system with DVR • (4) fender compartments, 2 for air packs and spare bottles, 1 for two extinguishers, and 1 open for misc. items

Blaze Emergency Company is currently seeking sales reps in the following areas: Essex, Union and Hudson counties.

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The Town of Boonton's 1915 horse drawn American LaFrance steamer left the NJ Firemen's Home to participate in the 10th anniversary of the East Rutherford Exempt Firemen's Memorial Park, on Oct. 14th.

RON JEFFERS

Passaic's new Chevy battalion chief's duty gig is dedicated to two chief officers who were killed in the line of duty. Deputy Chief John Doremus was killed in a MVA with Truck 1 at Main & Passaic Ave.'s responding to a reported fire on Dec. 19, 1955. Battalion Chief Joseph Griffin died from injuries sustained in a tenement collapse on Third St., Mar. 12, 1970.

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Jersey City has placed into service five 2017 Ford Explorers with Deputy 1 and Battalions 1, 2, 3 and 4.

East Rutherford Eng. Co. 2's 1955 Ahrens Fox cab forward 750-GPM pumper participated in the memorial celebration. The A. Fox Fire Engine Division of C.D. Beck only built six of this style apparatus.

Three served in Bergen County. The others going to Midland Park and Ho-Ho-Kus. In 1956, Mack Trucks purchased the company and Mack adopted the A. Fox "Beck" design on what was called the Mack C-85 model apparatus.

RON JEFFERS

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Jersey City's five new line duty chief vehicles possess a tribute to all of the city's line-of-duty fallen members.

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Hose2Habitat Receives Donations from N.J. Fire Stations Lyndhurst, NY - During the first weekend of October, Hose2Habitat traveled to Lyndhurst Fire Department (Bergen County) and East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. (Mercer County), to pick up both departments' donation of hose, which collectively, was close to a mile long!

JUMP TO FILE# Mission State- 100917105 ment: Hose2Habitat, headquartered in Maryland, is the only organization in the world whose mission is to improve the physical and psychological well-being of wild animals in human care by providing and enhancing habitat enrichment for animals in zoos, sanctuaries, and other facilities through the donation of recycled and other materials and free workshops, programs, and services. We are proud to be an American Association of Zoo Keepers Conservation Partner and to extend our services to research and conservation projects. We are 100% volunteer run and our materials, programs, and services are free so that cost to a facility does not prevent benefit to the animals.

- LISA M. DALY

East Windsor Vol. Fire Co.'s donation to Hose2Habitat.

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Two Kayakers in Round Valley Reservoir Rescued

by Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad Clinton Twp., NJ – On September 30th, Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad’s Water Rescue Unit was dispatched along with two BLS units and paramedics for a water rescue detail at Round Valley Reservoir a little before 4:35 P.M. JUMP TO FILE# The call was for 102517108 two people in distress in the water and an overturned kayak. Initially, one boat and support unit were sent and then a second boat and support unit responded.

The Rescue Squad put their boats in the water at the boat ramp off of CR 629, also known as the Cherry St. ramp.

Once in the water, the first boat went across the reservoir to where they were last seen, about a mile-and-a-half from the boat ramp. It took the rescuers some time to locate the first person and get him out of the water. At least 20 minutes after the first person was located, the second person was found and helped out of the water into the rescue boat.

Both were brought back to the boat ramp and loaded into two ambulances that were waiting on shore. Paramedics assessed them and both were transported to Hunterdon Medical Center by Clinton Rescue Squad.

The third person, who was not in distress that had made it to the far shoreline, was picked up by the second boat and also transported to the boat ramp. After all the victims were safe on shore, the Rescue Squad boats then recovered the kayak and other items that were in the water.

The temperature of the water was reported to be around 68 degrees. All of the people had life jackets on, but there was a concern of exposure due to the length of time they were in the water. The rescue was concluded at 6:22 P.M. Responding to the incident were the New Jersey Park Police, Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (Rescue 45), and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 3).

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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Bogota Participates in Emergency Services Night

Bogota, NJ - The Bogota Rescue Squad and Bogota Fire Department demonstrated extrication techniques at Emergency Services Night, held on October 10th in Olsen Park.

The Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Police, OEM and Holy Name EMS demonstrated equipment and spoke about the latest advancements in keeping Bogota and the public safe.

IN SERVICE

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Arbor Hose Fire Co. (Piscataway), recently put into service TAC-1, a 2017 Ford F-550/Toyne 1000-GPM, 300-GWT and 25-gallon Class B foam tank mini-engine. The truck serves as the company's RIT truck along with being first due to MVAs.

MIKE NOWACKI

DID Y OU K NOW

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How long do you think firefighters have to get dressed? Less than two minutes!

This includes all of their gear, which can weigh from eighty to one hundred twenty pounds.

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North Plainfield Multiple Alarm Forces School Closings North Plainfield, NJ - A fivealarm fire traveled through several inter-connected structures in North Plainfield on October 17th. Multiple departments were called in to assist battling the flames, which lasted almost JUMP TO FILE# 101717103 four hours.

The fire was first reported at about 4:00 A.M. in the long-vacant “Villa Maria Home for the Aged," located at 641 Somerset Street. Multiple masonry two-anda-half story buildings take up part of the 12-acre site which was originally a tuberculosis sanatorium when constructed in 1889. After World War 1 it became a nursing home until it closed in 2002. First due companies reported heavy fire showing from the area where several of the buildings come together.

Additional alarms were transmitted as the flames spread through the attic area of several of the structures. Multiple master streams and hand lines were put into operation.

Long stretches were necessary to supply the water needed. It was not until well after dawn that the visible fire was knocked down. The fire was contained at about 7:30 A.M., but units remained for most of the day.

The blaze is initially being considered suspicious. A lesser, but still significant fire struck the complex back in July. Heavy smoke from the fire prompted the closing of four local schools for the day. Morning commuter traffic on nearby Route 22 was slowed due to the smoke.

No serious injuries were reported.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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WORKING FACES

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Fair Lawn Ex-Chief Lou Cicchella mans the pump during an incident on October 4th.

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Holland Twp. Firefighters Race Bed at “Milford Alive!” Event Milford, NJ – The town of Milford held their 38th Annual Milford Alive Celebration on September 23rd.

Milford is one of the small communities in Hunterdon County that is located on the JUMP TO FILE# banks of the 101917115 Delaware River.

Every year since 1982 they have closed down Bridge Street for this free community celebration featuring such things as music, magic, art, food, face painting and crafts.

The Milford Fire Company (Station 92) also holds a Pig Roast and Clam Bake on the same day at their firehouse just around the corner on Water Street.

The true highlight of the day is the wacky “bed race” where competitors compete against the clock to be the quickest pushing a custom made “racing bed” down Bridge Street. There were about 20 teams competing this year.

One of the teams competing this year came from the Holland Township Volunteer Fire Department (Station 15). Assistant Fire Chief Carl Knight made their racing bed complete with the maltese cross, flashing lights and flames pouring down the side of the frame.

Asst. Chief Knight, Firefighter Brian Shea and Firefighter Eric Strangfeld pushed the bed into 10th place this year. Carl’s son, Jordan Knight, enjoyed the ride laying down in the bed, but he was wearing a motorcycle helmet.

The town started the bed races back in 1979 and expanded the event to include a festival in 1982, calling it the Milford Fall Festival & Bed Race, which they now call "Milford Alive!". The event has won the Hunterdon Happenings List “Hunterdon County’s Best Outdoor Event” for the past three years in a row and has been dubbed “Hunterdon County’s Best Family Event.”

RICH MAXWELL

Holland Twp. FD (Station 15) competed in the “bed race” at the 38th Annual Milford Alive Celebration on September 23rd, coming in 10th place. Pictured with the custom made “bed” are Asst. Chief Knight, Firefighters Brian Shea and Eric Strangfeld, with Carl’s son, Jordan Knight, taking a nap.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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In Berkeley Township (Ocean County), the Manitou Park Fire Company has replaced a converted ambulance with this 2017 Rosenbauer as a water & ice rescue unit. It is mounted on a Dodge 5500 4x4 chassis powered by a Hemi 6.4L engine. The cab has two seats. The nine-foot eight-inch climate controlled walk-in body has four seats and ROM roll-up compartment doors. There are two receivers for a portable winch. The unit carries several types of water and ice rescue equipment including SCUBA gear, ice skeds, rescue cans, etc. It was delivered by Defender Emergency Equipment.

RICH MAXWELL

Clinton F.D. Holds 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival

Clinton, NJ – On September 23rd, Clinton Volunteer Fire Department held their 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival at the firehouse on New Street. The event is a fundraiser for the fire company. Doors opened at 1:00 P.M., but you could have purchased a pass to the special VIP Session that ran from Noon to 1:00 P.M. Attendees were able to sample from over 30 different brews along with a couple of different local wines.

Passes include food and snacks while you taste tested the different beers. There was also a live band on hand playing some great music. A great time was had by all!

JOHN M. MALECKY

Manitou Park Water Rescue 1836, 2017 Dodge 5500/Rosenbauer water and ice rescue Unit. It was delivered by Defender Emergency Equipment.

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Right/rear view of Manitou Park's Water & Ice Rescue Unit 1836.

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Members of Newark Engine Company 28 pose with their 2003 Emergency One Pumper. (L to R): Captain Buffaloe, FF Huertas, FF Correa and FF Villalongo.

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Great Turnout for Franklin Township’s Community Day in Hunterdon County Franklin Twp., NJ – Franklin Township in Hunterdon County held their Community Day on September 23rd at the Clinton Elks property in the Township.

Barbeque ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, are just some of the foods and delights that were free JUMP TO FILE# for the asking. 101917105 There was a DJ playing music throughout the day.

There was a bounce and inflatable ride for the kids. A shaved ice machine with different flavor toppings was set up as a self-service stand, which all the kids enjoyed, as did some of the adults.

There were several booths set up, including the Boy Scouts and Brownies, Quakertown Fire Company (Station 91) and their EMS Division, which are located in Franklin Township, had a booth set up along with an ambulance and fire truck on display.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

RICH MAXWELL

The "cooks" take a moment off to pose for a photo during the Franklin Twp Community Day on September 23rd at the Clinton Elks property in the Township.

RICH MAXWELL

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Heavy smoke on arrival

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Three-Alarm Fire Guts Bergenfield Laundromat Bergenfield, NJ - Firefighters battled a smoky third-alarm fire that gutted a laundromat late Monday afternoon, October 23rd, which closed South Washington Ave. for hours during rush hour.

Shortly before 4:30 P.M., Bergenfield firefighters were dispatched to 89 South Washington Ave. for a reported fire in a laundromat. First arriving units were met with heavy smoke pushing from the one-story commercial building. A second-alarm was quickly transmitted as crews established water supplies and stretched attack lines to the rear and front doors of the structure.

The fire, which was located in the rear, was spreading throughout the structure and threatening an attached exposure. A one-andthree-quarter inch handline kept the fire in check through a side door in the rear, as a two-and-ahalf inch line made a push through the front door. Mutual aid ladders from Englewood and Tenafly put both aerials to the roof as companies vented and

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JUMP TO FILE #102317131 checked for extension into the roof.

Meanwhile, Dumont and Teaneck companies made access through the front of the auto parts store, which was an attached exposure. Heavy smoke filled the store and a two-and-a-half inch line was stretched to the rear to check for any extension. A thirdalarm would be transmitted for manpower and assist with overhaul.

The fire was knocked down within 30 minutes, however crews remained on scene for a couple more hours. Mutual Aid from Englewood, Tenafly, Teaneck, Dumont, Ridgefield Park, New Milford, Rive Edge, Oradell, Bogota and Cresskill assisted on scene. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.

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Great Turnout for Franklin Township’s Community Day in Hunterdon County Franklin Twp., NJ – Franklin Township in Hunterdon County held their Community Day on September 23rd at the Clinton Elks property in the Township.

Barbeque ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers are just some of the foods and delights that JUMP TO FILE# were free for the 101917105 asking. There was a DJ playing music throughout the day, and a bounce and inflatable ride for the kids. A shaved ice machine with different flavor toppings was set up as a self-service stand, which all the kids enjoyed, as did some of the adults.

There were several booths set up, including the Boy Scouts and Brownies. Quakertown Fire Company (Station 91) and their EMS Division, which are located in Franklin Township, had a booth set up along with an ambulance and fire truck on display.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

RICH MAXWELL

The "cooks" take a break to pose for a photo during the Franklin Twp. Community Day on September 23rd at the Clinton Elks property in the Township.

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Into Harm’s Way

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APPARATUS IN ACTION

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ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Into Harms Way

By Lieutenant Paul Geidel, FDNY Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.comj www.fire.police.ems.com Price: $24.99 This book is soft cover and measures 6-inches by 9-inches. It has 45 chapters within 187 pages.

It is loaded with pictures as well so it is an easy read! The forward is written by the author's wife where she explains that the content is made up of his three most avid interests: FDNY Rescue 1 (where he served most of his career), the Korean War (where he served in a bomber squadron), and fast pitch softball (of which he was an excellent pitcher.)

Sadly, he is also the father of two FDNY firefighters who lost their lives. One of his sons lost his life on 9/11 and his body was never found, while the second lost his life from ill health sustained by working on “the pile” trying to find his brother. There is a third brother who also worked in the recovery effort and is still alive.

The author was a lieutenant at Rescue 1 and is now in his mid 80’s. He served the department during the ‘50’s, ‘60’s and ‘70’s and so this book is made up of many interesting and sorrowful stories that played out during that era including the 23rd Street Fire; the 1960 midair collision of two jets, each landing in a different borough; and the Constellation fire which occurred not too long after. Korean War stories are also interesting ones, and of course the fast pitch softball stories add a flair.

As you can tell, the stories are not long and the pictures make reading it go a lot faster. If you are or were a firefighter, especially a career one, you will appreciate some of the comical stories and horseplay around the station which you just may relate to or recall some of your own.

The stories are not in chronological order and they do bounce from one subject to another, but all in all it is another book that must be read. A color photo of his son, Gary is in the book and is removable.

May he and all of our heroes rest in peace!

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Fairview Truck 2, a 2002 American LaFrance 104’ rearmount ladder, sets up for possible ladder pipe operations at a second-alarm fire on September 30th. The flames were knocked down with hand lines and the master stream was not used.

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Raritan Twp., NJ - Clinton Fire Department (Station 45) Chief Walter Dorf (right), and Lebanon Boro Fire Department (Station 18) Chief Kevin Saharic take a breather and a moment to pose on top deck of the parking garage at the Hunterdon County Medical Center during the 7th Annual 9/11 Stair Climb on September 10th.

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Elizabeth Truck 3 has been assigned a 2017 Pierce Arrow XT model 95-foot mid-mount platform with Cummins 600-HP motor and 8-kW hydraulic generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Lakewood Engine 6411 has been assigned a 2017 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM/700-GWT/50-B-GFT pumper equipped with a Honda generator and rear booster reel, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Somerville Hose Co. 4 accepted delivery of a 2017 Pierce Velocity top-mount 2000-GPM/750-GWT/20-A GFT heavy duty rescue pumper with numerous features. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Mahwah Company 2 has placed into service a 2017 Ford Edison replaced a converted ambulance with a new cus- Manalapan received a 2017 Pierce Quantum PUC model F550 4WD/Firematic B.R.A.T. 500-GPM/300-GWT mini- tom built Spartan heavy rescue truck with many fea- 1500-GPM/700-GWT/50-B GFT rescue-pumper possessing a 9000-lb portable winch, multiple safety vision camtures. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co. pumper. eras, light tower and other features. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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East Rutherford Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Firefighters Park East Rutherford, N.J. - Members of the borough fire department, along with families, friends and area firefighters gathered at East Rutherford Exempt Firemen's Memorial Park, off of Paterson Avenue, on the morning of October 14th for a 10th anniversary celebration of the park.

The property, that was occupied by a dwelling, was JUMP TO FILE# willed to the bor- 101617137 ough by local school teacher Eleanor Heinrich for the purpose of creating a park.

Local officials, firefighters and volunteers put their resources together to build an impressive park dedicated to local and area firefighters, including a 9/11 memorial. The park has now stood tall for a decade.

Ex-Chief Al DeRosa, who put a lot of time into the park's creation, was also part of the planning for the 10th anniversary event. In addition to setting things up, he drove his privately owned, and beautifully restored, 1928 American LaFrance pumper in the procession from the Grove Street firehouse to the park. This rig originally served as Cliffside Park Engine 5.

The procession included hand-drawn firefighting apparatus from Wyckoff, a 1915 American LaFrance horse-drawn steamer from Boonton, a 1919 ALF pumper from Lyndhurst, and a privately owned 1945 Mack engine that saw original duty as Fairview Engine 3. East Rutherford Engine Co. 2's classic 1955 Ahrens Fox pumper also participated along with the borough's modern apparatus.

East Rutherford and area firefighters marched into the park for the ceremony attended by local officials. Chief of Department Mike Falco welcomed all and said it was a special honor to be the chief on the 10th anniversary of the park. The facility is dedicated to the chief's late father-inlaw and popular borough fire chief, Peter Murray.

The park is well maintained and an asset to the borough and area firefighters.

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Firefighters, officials, families and friends participate in the opening ceremony celebrating the East Rutherford Firemen's Memorial Park's 10th anniversary.

Chief Mike Falco address the assembly.

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Annandale Firefighters Rescue Worker Stuck in Bucket Truck

Wayne, NJ - Six family members were able to safely evacuate a Wayne home before the arrival of firefighters on October 23rd, leaving them displaced, but uninjured.

An outside rear fire, possibly starting on a deck, started at about 2:00 A.M. and woke the residents as windows began to shatter due to the heat. Fire and police units responded and found heavy fire in the rear of 39 Seminole Ave., with extension inside the home on both floors and attic. Additional units

JUMP TO FILE #102317128 were quickly summoned as members mounted an interior attack.

Two tower ladders were deployed to vent the roof. The flames extended throughout the home showing from the vent holes and front windows.

Multiple lines were operated and had the heavy fire knocked down in about a half hour, but thick smoke continued to push

from the structure as the fire traveled the walls. Companies opened up on all floors to extinguish hot spots and soon were making significant progress.

The fire was able to be placed under control in about two hours.

All Wayne companies were involved in battling the blaze and mutual aid units were called in to cover the empty stations. The cause is under investigation, but is initially not considered suspicious.

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Clinton Twp., NJ – On October 3rd, Annandale Hose Co. was dispatched with their aerial truck, Tower Ladder 76, to help rescue a worker that was up in a NJ DOT bucket truck that was stuck in the up position over 50-feet in the air. The crew had been working on lighting poles on the shoulder of Interstate 78 eastbound at mile post 17.4, between exits 16 & 17, when the truck became disabled. Annandale and Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad were dispatched at 2:11 P.M., but the worker had apparently been stuck up there for over an hour. The 100-foot Tower Ladder 46 was set up and able to reach the stuck worker without any problems. The right lane of Rt. 78 was closed during the incident. There was a report of a small hydraulic fluid spill on the roadway, which apparently came from the DOT bucket truck. Responding to the call were the NJ State Police (Perryville Station), Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad (Rescue 45) and Annandale Hose Co. (Station 46). Hunterdon County HazMat (Station 46) was notified about the oil spill.

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Hampton Fire Co. Throws Surprise 94th Birthday for Lifelong Member Hampton, NJ – On September 30rd, members of the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department held a surprise birthday party for one of its lifelong members who was turning 94. Robert Gibson was born in 1923 and has been living a very full active life.

Bob joined the Fire Department in 1947 after coming home from World War II. Here are some of Bob’s achievements and activities over the years: -Graduated High School in 1943.

-US Army 1943 to 1945.

-Was in D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944.

-Was in the Battle of the Bulge, December 1944.

-Chief of Hampton Fire Co., 1957 to 1958.

-Member of County Fire Chief's Association, 1957 to present.

-Exempt member NJ Fireman’s Association, Sgt. of Arms for 25

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-Charter member of Glen Gardner VFW. -Hampton Town Councilman, 1962 to 1968.

-Hampton Mayor, 1968 to 1976.

-An Elder of the Muscontong Valley Presbyterian Church, Hampton.

-Member Masonic Lodge #6 for 55 years.

-Married to wife Arlene for 44 years.

-Married to wife Bette for 28 years.

-Employed by Air Co. for 44 years.

A good time was had by all.

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On September 30th, members of the Hampton Volunteer FD held a surprise birthday party for one of its lifelong members who was turning 94. Robert Gibson was born in 1923 and joined the Fire Dept. in 1947 after coming home from World War II.

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Bob Gibson gets some help blowing out the 94 candles on his birthday cake at a surprise party held in his honor.

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Bob with all past and present officers of Hampton Fire Co. (Standing L to R): Tim Phelan, Adam Fox, Daniel Tampier, George Fox, Jeff Tampier, Roger Zimmerman and Tom Carpenter. (Front row kneeling L to R): Buch Eick, Scott Backer, Bob Gibson and Garry Magyar.

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What Do You Have to Offer?

Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

I have been watching about all of the disasters that have been happening. As part of the fire service, I responded to calls during Hurricane Irene, Super Storm Sandy and more than I can remember.

As responders and caring people, we want to help. We raise money to send to help others. We gather new toys, new clothes, things needed for the household, whatever we can. We send it to places in need and hope that it makes a difference. We as a family of responders cannot sit on the side lines. I have the honor to be able to respond to places effected by hurricanes. I was able to speak to other responders and some stories need to get out, like the police officer that did not need money from the overtime that he received from working security at the shelters. He took the money that he earned and put it in the visor of his cruiser. He was able to take the money and put it in the hands of people who were in need. No forms. No waiting. Immediately helping.

I don’t know about you but I do not have all that money. My mind went to a person that I had heard about at the gate of a temple. The man was lame from birth and had to beg to survive. We have seen people begging many times, especially in certain areas.

Well, Peter and John were going into the temple. Peter looked at the man and said to him, “Silver and gold I do not have, BUT what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus, rise up and walk.” And the man was able to walk and leap. Acts 3 I know that all of us cannot do a miracle; but what can we do?

What do we have to give? You would be surprised at what we have to give. First responders love to give. You give of yourselves on calls. We have our strength. We have our time. There are others things very important to the people who have gone through a disaster that also means so much. You have compassion.

You have ears to listen to someone’s story. When I working in shelters, I was asked many questions by so many people. Where are my animals? What time is the next meal? So many questions that I had to research the answers because I did not have the answers. We don’t always need to have the answer. I was able to help some elderly people get their meals since they did not have the mobility. I was able to try to get a table, so some could play dominos but I want to share something that will stay with me forever.

I was in a shelter and an older gentleman came up to me. He asked me if I was the chaplain. I said “yes, I am”. “You’re a man

of God?” “Yes, I am.” Then came the best question “can I have a hug?” “Of course you can.” The man put his head on my right shoulder as he hugged and then the left shoulder for another hug. He looked at me and asked if I would pray for him. I told him that I would. As I was going to pray with him there, he put his head on my right shoulder for a hug, then the left side for another hug and then he went away crying. He may have lost everything, or may have been homeless before everything started. I don’t know. But his need was so simple. He needed human contact.

We take for granted how much we can help people, just by being there. If the only reason that I went to work in the shelters for two weeks was to give that hug, then it was worth the trip.

Think of how many opportunities you may have to really have an impact on someone’s life. What do you have to offer? What skills? Do you have ears to listen with compassion? Arms to come around someone who may have nothing?

God has blessed us all so much. We may not be wealthy but as we live life the most important thing that we can give is … ourselves.

Thank you to all our brothers and sisters who have been responded in the times of tragedy.

Thank you to those who took care of their families and as soon as they were safe, kept responding to calls to help others.

It is an honor to be associated with people who give of themselves. It was a pleasure to work with people from New Hampshire to Washington state, Alaska, Hawaii and the entire country.

Who knows, maybe others will take other training for disasters and maybe I will see you in the shelters.

Stay safe, Didymus McHugh

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In September, the Jersey City F.D. re-organized Engine Co. 18, in the Heights section, using former Engine 13's 2003 Pierce 1250-GPM/500-GWT pumper.

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On 9-11-17, East Newark placed into service this 1989 Hahn 1750-GPM/500-GWT pumper, designated as Engine 3, that was donated from the borough of Paramus after East Newark's 1977 American LaFrance unit was deemed beyond repair.

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Car Rolls Over, Driver Ejected, and Car Burns on CR 519 in Pohatcong Twp NJ Pohatcong Twp. NJ (Warren County) – At 1:17 AM on September 16, 2017, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported rollover and the vehicle is smoking. Upon arrival of the Police Officers they report that the car was on fire. They further discover that JUMP TO FILE# the driver had been 092617102 ejected and he is laying is a field off of the road.

The BMW involved in this crash was apparently traveling southbound on Warren Glen Road and failed to properly negotiate the intersection with County Road 519.

The car then went off the road across the grass in front of the Stepping Stone School. It continued to travel for over 500 feet across a field between the school and a house just south of the school. As the BMW was traveling across the field it was rolling over several times. As the car was rolling the driver was ejected out of the vehicle and landed in the field next to the school.

The BMW came to a final rest only a few feet from the side of the house, landing on its wheels. The car then caught fire and was totally involved when fire crews arrived on scene.

Once firefighters arrived on the scene they were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but the car was totally destroyed.

EMS had decided that they were going to fly the driver by air medical, Stewartsville Fire Company set up a landing zone in the parking lot of the Stepping Stone School which was moved it to Pohatcong Middle School on CR 519.

But due to patchy fog conditions, air medical canceled the flight.

Phillipsburg Rescue Squad transported the driver by ground to St Luke's in Bethlehem, PA, along with the paramedics.

Responding to the crash were the Pohatcong Township Police Department (Patrol 75), Phillipsburg Rescue Squad (Rescue 94), Pohatcong Fire Department (Station 75), Alpha Fire Department (Station 82), Stewartsville Fire Company (Station 98), and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 4).

Pohatcong Township Police are handling the investigation.

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House Fire Knocked Down by Firefighters in Milford Twp. Milford Twp., NJ – On September 29th, firefighters were dispatched to a Level 3 Box Alarm for a house fire on Milford Mt. Pleasant Rd. in the Township JUMP TO FILE# 102517109 at 2:31 P.M. First arriving apparatus found an active fire in the rear of the structure which was spreading to the interior. The Hunterdon County Tender Task Force was activated as there were no working hydrants in the area.

Tenders were used to fill directly to the engines fighting the fire.

The homeowners were home at the time of the fire, but it appeared that there were no injuries reported.

The building appeared to have suffered too much damage for the residents to stay in the house.

Responding to the fire were the NJ State Police (Kingwood Station), Milford FD (Station92), Holland FD (Station 15), Quakertown Fire Co. (Station 91), Kingwood FD (Station 16), Clinton FD (Station 45), Ottsville Fire Co. (PA Station 49), Upper Black Eddy FD (PA Station 47), Milford-Holland Rescue Squad (Rescue 92), Clinton Rescue Squad REHAB Unit (Rescue 45), Hunterdon County Fire and EMS Coordinators (Station 86), and the Tender Taskforce West.

The NJ State Police are handling the investigation.

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Some Rigs From Ocean County

This month we chose a selection of interesting apparatus from Ocean County. In most cases these are the newest additions to their respective fire companies. In Manitou Park they have placed into service their first aerial device, and a new water and ice rescue truck (see Little Big Guys).

From Jackson Township is shown an interface vehicle which is the oldest unit in this selection and most likely will be the next pumper to be replaced when they buy something new. Bayville’s tanker has an upgraded tractor. They have a new pumper on order. The Forked River pumper/tanker replaces a neat 1968 Ford/Great Eastern that served well. Pinewald Pioneer’s new KME pumper serves a district with very few structures but quite a bit of natural cover.

In Manchester Township they have a black over white Sutphen pumper at Ridgeway and a Rosenbauer platform with red aerial device at the Company 1. The Ridgeway pumper has a side/top mount pump panel. This configuration is where the pump operator faces the officer’s side of the vehicle from the top mount panel. The only other Sutphen pumper I know of in the state is a 2009 at the Cliffwood Fire Company in Aberdeen Township (Monmouth County).

In dealer news, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered a P.L. Custom Medallion Type III ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Medford EMS (Burlington County). Absolute Fire Protection reports that both Sparta (Sussex County) and Hampton (Hunterdon County) were conducting final inspections on their E-ONE apparatus.

The apparatus division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles has received an order from Irvington (Essex County) for a KME 103-foot rear mount aerial. It will be on a Predator MFD chassis and have roll-up compartment doors and an Onan 6-KW PTO generator. They have delivered to Millville (Cumberland County) a KME Predator Panther pumper. Specs include a Flex body, Waterous CMU two-stage 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon poly water tank, rollup compartment doors and an Onan 6KW hydraulic PTO generator.

Defender Emergency Products Sales & Service received two Rosenbauer apparatus orders. One is for the Aura FC (Gloucester County) and is an MP-3 rescue pumper. Specs include a Commander chassis with a seven seat cab, Hale, 1500-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank, 10-KW generator, two speedlays, Command Light, and rescue tools in the front bumper. The MP-3 is known for its pump and drive function.

The other is for the Silverton FC IN Toms River Township (Ocean County).

It is a custom rescue also with a Commander chassis, seven seat cab, Hale 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon water tank, 10-KW generator, three speedlays, front intake, hydraulic ladder rack, side EMS compartments in the cab, rescue tools in the front bumper and 26-inch rescue depth compartments and a transverse rear compartment.

Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce orders: an Arrow XT PUC 107-foot Ascendant aerial with TAK-3 rear wheel steer for Ocean City (Cape May County); an Impel PUC Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street.

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Bayville FC, Berkeley Twp., T-1768, 2015 International 8600/1997 Walker 5500 gallons.

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Manchester Twp. FC 1, Tower 3255, 2017 Rosenbauer Commander 2000/500/101 ft., 6-KW generator.

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Berkeley Twp., Pinewald Pioneer FC, E-2021, 2016 KME Severe Service, 2000/750 with a 6-KW generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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Ridgeway FC, Manchester Twp., E-51, 2017 Sutphen Monarch 2000/1000 with 8-KW generator. It was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment Company.

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Forked River FC, Lacey Twp., E-6801, 2017 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/3000/50 with a 10-KW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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The Manitou Park FC placed their first aerial in service as L-1835.

It is an E-ONE Typhoon, 2000/470/30 with 78-foot ladder and an 8KW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

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pumper for Peqaunnock (Morris County); an Arrow XT heavy duty rescue pumper for Bridgeton (Cumberland County); an Arrow XT 100-foot TDA and an Enforcer 100-foot steel ladder both for North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue and an Arrow XT 100-foot TDA for Harrison (both Hudson County); an Enforcer Snozzle for Phillipsburg (Warren County); and an Enforcer pumper for Hamilton Township District 6 (While Horse) in Mercer County.

Pierce deliveries include an Enforcer

107-foot Ascendant rear mount aerial to Keyport (Monmouth County), an Enforcer 75-foot steel ladder to Franklin Township District 3 (East Franklin) in Somerset County, an Enforcer pumper to Lakewood (Ocean County), and an Arrow XT pumper to the Old Bridge VFC in East Brunswick Township (Middlesex County).

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Jackson Mills FC E-5417, 2000 Freightliner FL 80/KME 1250/750/30.

It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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Hot Air Balloon Crash-Lands at Merrill Creek Reservoir Harmony Twp., NJ – First responders were dispatched to a report of a hot air balloon that had crashed at the Merrill Creek Reservoir around 6:30 P.M. on October 3rd. Initial reports indicated that the balloon might be in the water.

While en route to the scene, Harmony Fire Chief Wes Garrison detailed a crew to JUMP TO FILE# bring Merrell 102517105 Creek’s boat to the area in case it was needed for the rescue.

Firefighters found that the balloon had landed/crashed on the shoreline by the Merrill Creek Reservoir I/O Tower off of Fox Farm Road.

The shoreline is very rocky and steep in that area, with bush all along the slopes.

There were three people in the basket of the balloon, including the pilot and two passengers.

It had departed from Clinton earlier for the flight north. After landing, the balloon deflated and became stuck on the brush and a fence. One of the passengers was not able to get out of the basket or make it up the steep shoreline.

That person was helped by firefighters and was taken by boat across the reservoir to the boat dock off of Merrill Creek Road, a little over a mile trip. There, she was checked out by EMTs from Greenwich Township Rescue Squad, but no injuries were reported.

The firefighters helped the pilot of the balloon carry the basket up to the parking lot.

Responding to the scene were the New Jersey State Police (Washington Station), Harmony Fire Department (Station 23), and Greenwich Rescue Squad (Rescue 98). Paramedics were initially dispatched, but canceled while en route.

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EMSCNJ Volunteers Salute Veterans Among Them, Elect Officers for 2018 Parsippany, NJ - EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) members celebrated and thanked 139 military veterans in their ranks in an October 14th ceremony held during the organization’s annual conference here. Members also JUMP TO FILE # elected the group’s 102017108 officers for 2018 during the three-day “Red, White and Blue & EMS, Too” themed event.

Representing several branches of the military, approximately two dozen veterans in attendance stood as their names were called. Some of those recognized are active, riding members of their volunteer emergency squads; others now are able to assist only in administrative capacities after decades of active volunteer EMS service in their communities.

Each veteran received an EMSCNJ certificate of appreciation, a small U.S. flag and a commemorative program with all their names listed. In addition, U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Mario Monaco and Master Sergeant Mark Peer presented each veteran with the gift of a small pillow – specially made and donated by a

senior citizen – a commemorative coin and a piece of a decommissioned U.S flag.

“They’ve lived lives of sacrifice, dedication and service, first for their country and now for their communities,” said EMSCNJ President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. “These selfless individuals surely deserve our recognition and gratitude.”

U.S. Air Force veteran James F. McConnell, Jr. and his wife, Betty, of Randolph, both active members in the EMSCNJ’s 8th District, spearheaded the veterans program.

The appreciation ceremony and an emotional memorial service honoring deceased EMSCNJ members featured moving bagpipe and trumpet tributes.

During the three-day conference, EMSCNJ members also elected their organization’s officers for 2018. They are: -President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. (Neptune) -Northern Area Vice President

Cyndy Reardon (Bloomingdale) -Central Area Vice President John Butterweck (Morganville) -Southern Area Vice President Phil Wien (Maple Shade) -Treasurer Ken Weinberg (Pittstown) -Assistant Treasurer LeRoy Gunzelman (Somerville) -Secretary Barbara Platt (New Egypt) -Membership Secretary Paula Weiler (Englewood) All of the officers were reelected to their current positions except Paula Weiler, who will replace Sue Meyer of Summit as membership secretary. Officers will be installed in January.

The 88-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with nearly 300 EMS agencies throughout the state.

- SYLVIE MULVANEY

(L to R): NJ State First Aid Council Past President Robert A. Redford of Parlin (U.S. Navy), EMSCNJ 8th District Vice Chairman James F. McConnell, Jr. of Randolph (U.S Air Force) and Stafford Twp. First Aid Squad Vice President Timothy Kelly of Tuckerton (U.S Marine Corps) were among the veterans honored.

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Rules of the Firehouse Kitchen FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

Anyone who has ever been in a firehouse kitchen knows there are rules to follow. And while they may be unwritten, I can guarantee across America, many firehouses share these same rules. This concept may seem foreign to some home cooks, but just like in a professional kitchen, order must be established and “regulations” set.

Ok, so maybe that all sounds a little too formal and strict, but it is very important to anyone who wants to take command of a kitchen. So without further ado, let’s share some of these “rules and regulations”.....

It should be stated that these are not all my rules, these are just some rules I have heard from other firefighters. But please, by all means, adopt some of these into

your kitchen! And stay out of the chefs way! #1: “If you eat the meal and you don’t like it, you still need to pay up.” #2: “Probies eat last.” #3: “No phones at the table.” #4: “Firefighters on overtime chip in more for the meal/ buy dessert.” #5: “Make enough for leftovers.” #6: “Don’t complain to the chef if you don’t like the meal.” #7: “No farting at the table” crazy to think this has to be reiterated. #8: “Eat as a family, even if you aren’t participating in the crew meal.”

And #9, the most popular by far….”If you cook/prep, you don’t help clean up!”

If you have any more rules you would like to add to the list we would love to hear them. Send them to forkandhoseco@gmail.com or tell us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @forkandhoseco!

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APPARATUS FOR SALE RICH MAXWELL

Car Rolls Over, Lands in Franklin Twp. Creek

2009 Ford ALS Ambulance 33205.7 miles • 2989.9 Engine hours Accepting offers until Wed. Nov. 1, 2017 Minimum offer: $25000 Please forward all offers to: Laura Hinde, District Secretary Hicksville Fire District 20 East Marie Street • Hicksville, NY 11801 516-933-6445 x112

Franklin Twp., NJ - On Tuesday evening, October 17th, Franklin Township first responders were dispatched to a reported rollover crash on Willow Grove Road in the township at 10:17 P.M. The driver of a small two-door car lost control as he was apparently traveling southbound on this rural road. The car rolled over after it went off the opposite side of the road, landing on its side in a small creek just north of Good Springs Road. The male driver had self-extricated prior to the arrival of emergency services. He was checked at the scene by the Franklin Township FD’s EMS Division. He was not transported to the hospital. Responding to the crash were the NJ State Police (Washington Station), Franklin Township FD and their EMS Division (Station 57). The State Police are handling the investigation of the crash.

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

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Campbell Supply Co., LLC reports that they have delivered a Spartan ER heavy rescue to the Edison Division of Fire (Middlesex County). It has a Metro Star chassis, Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engine, 20-foot non-walk-in body with roll-up doors, Onan Protec 15-KW PTO generator, Command Light Knight tower, Ramsey 9,000-pound winch with four receivers, Space Saver fill station, Sierra booster, four bottle, 6,000-PSI air cascade system and Whelen scene lighting.

Being prepped is a 75-foot rear mount quint for Voorhees Township (Camden County). It is a Star model with a Metro Star EMFD chassis, 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins 450-HP diesel engine, Advanced Protection System, Hale 1500-GPM pump, 500-gallon water tank, Smart Power 6-KW generator, Whelen scene lights and Smart Storage.

In Production are two Star, IPS

rescue pumpers for Voorhees. They have a Metro Star chassis, Advanced Protection System, 10-inch raised roof cabs, Hale 1500-GPM pumps, 500-gallon water tanks, Smart Power 15-KW generators, two hydraulic reels, one electric cord reel and fully customized compartments.

On order is a Spartan ER Legend pumper for Wenonah Boro Fire & Rescue (Gloucester County). It will have a Metro Star chassis with six seat cab, Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engine, Hale DSD 1500-GPM pump, UPF 750-gallon water tank and a Harrison Stinger MSV, 6-KW generator. Also, the Middlebush FC in Franklin Township (Somerset County) has ordered a pumper with a Spartan ER Gladiator LLFD chassis, 10-inch raised roof cab with six seats, Cummins ISX 12b 450-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax 2000GPM pump, 750-gallon water tank, Foam Pro 2002 system and a Harrison 10-KW generator.

APPARATUS FOR SALE

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00 pm, June 19, 2017, for the sale of one (1) Red 2005 International Ambulance. Add’l detailed info can be obtained. At 3pm, June 19, 2017, bid(s) will be opened and publicly read aloud. Vehicle is to be sold “as is”. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is $35,000 w/ firematic pkg.

Sealed bid(s) may be delivered in person to District Office M-F 9:00a-5:00p at 501 Uniondale Ave., 2nd Floor, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bid(s) must be marked “Bid for 2005 International Ambulance”. Sealed bid(s) must be accompanied with a check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price submitted or the bid will not be accepted. Contact District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 8:30a-5:00p M-F. The final sale payment is to be by certified or bank check. The Uniondale Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Standing on the left is Andres Aportela with "Nash," a new tracking dog the Pattenburg Fire Co. wants to purchase to re-start their K9 Unit that went into submission earlier this year after the death of their last Shepard. Andres is the owner/trainer of Professional Canine Center in Frenchtown.

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Pattenburg Vol. Fire Company Holds Fundraiser to Re-Start K9 Program Union Twp., NJ - Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company, located in Union Township (Hunterdon County), has a fundraiser started to raise money to purchase a new tracking dog to revive their K9 Unit. They want JUMP TO FILE# to finance the pro- 102417100 gram through private funding, at no cost to the taxpayers.

They’ve selected the new dog but do not have the funds to purchase him yet.

On Friday, October 27th from 6PM to 10PM, they are holding a fundraising event at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, located at 88 Rt. 173 in Union Twp. Ticket purchase includes dinner and a comedy show.

They will also hold a live silent auction during the evening.

As you may have read here in 1st Responder News, Pattenburg’s two dogs, Bandy and Timmy, were put down over this past year due to illness. The K9 program ended with the loss of these two dogs. Both were 11-years-old and had served the community since 2009.

The new dog’s name is Nash, a 3-year-old Shepard. Nash is already a trained tracking/search dog and holds multiple certification titles.

They will be purchasing Nash from Professional Canine Center which is located in Frenchtown. Andres Aportela, who owns the center, is known nationally and internationally for the high quality K9s he has trained and for winning many competitions. He also had trained Bandy and Timmy, Pattenburg’s first two dogs.

Since starting their K9 Unit in 2009, Pattenburg Fire’s K9 Unit has found multiple missing persons and

Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Co. wants to purchase a new tracking dog to revive their K9 Unit. The new dog’s name is "Nash," a 3year-old Shepard. Nash is already a trained tracking/search dog and holds multiple certification titles.

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animals. In 2014, they helped Frenchtown Police find a missing suicidal man. Their two dogs made worldwide news searching for Sully, the missing tortoise. They provided this service to multiple townships and counties, all at no charge, and run by all volunteers. They offer their services 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week.

For further information about the fundraiser on the 27th, to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or to make a donation, contact Fire Chief Dan VanFossen at (908) 930–2558.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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Another Multi-Alarm Fire Strikes Bergenfield Bergenfield, NJ - Bergenfield firefighters battled yet another fire on Wednesday afternoon, October 26th, their second within a week. Firefighters were dispatched to the area of River Edge Rd. and Prospect Ave. for a house fire.

Multiple calls were received reJUMP TO FILE# porting the fire as 102617102 police officers arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire at 11 River Edge Rd. A secondalarm was transmitted as first arriving engine companies were faced with fire and smoke showing from the first-floor window.

Two lines were stretched into the fire room and quickly knocked down the one room job within 20 minutes. Mutual aid was received from Englewood, Teaneck and Dumont. No injuries were reported.

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