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Wantage, NJ - Two people escaped a fire that burned a house on Sterling Road down to the ground on Friday afternoon, October 7th, according to fire officials. The fire was reported shortly after 1:00 P.M. A mother and son were home when the fire broke out, but escaped without harm.

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Three Alarm Fire in Wantage Destroys Home Wantage, NJ - Two people escaped a fire that burned a house on Sterling Road down to the ground on Friday afternoon, October 7th, according to fire officials.

The fire was reported shortly after 1:00 P.M. A mother and son were home when the fire broke JUMP TO FILE# out, but escaped 100716120 without harm. According to an official at the scene, two other sons were not home at the time of the fire and the woman's husband was at work. Local fire departments were still battling the blaze at 2:00 P.M. A third-alarm was transmitted, along with numerous special calls for mutual aid.

Fire departments that responded included Branchville, Sussex, Vernon, Wantage, Newton, Lafayette, Ogdensburg and Montague.

Hardyston, Wallkill, Minisink, the Sussex County Sheriff's Department, State Police, Sussex County Fire Marshal, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Wantage First Aid Squad, Sussex Fire Department Emergency Medical Services and the Lakeland Emergency Squad, which operated as the County Fire Rehab Coordinator.

The fire was not considered suspicious and is under investigation by the Sussex County Fire Marshal and the NJ State Police.

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First arriving units.

Units operate a hand line.

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Odgensburg, NJ - Firefighters from Odgensburg received an initial report of a structure fire shortly after 4:00 P.M. on October 9th and arrived to find the home well involved. A second-alarm was quickly transmitted, bringing in additional resources from Franklin and Hardyston, as well as the Sussex County Fire Marshal. The Odgensburg and Franklin Police Departments provided scene security. According to Franklin Police Detective Nevin Mattessich, no injuries were reported and the fire was brought under control at 5:40 P.M. This was the second major fire to occur in Sussex County in less than a week following the Wantage multiple-alarm fire on Friday, October 7th.

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The Port Authority currently operates this 2007 Pierce Lance rescue-pumper, stationed on the Fort Lee side of the GWB. It has a 1250-GPM pump and carries 2500-gallons of water and a total of 300-gallons of foam.

MICHAEL FLORES

Jon Bon Jovi announces winners of JBJ Soul Kitchen's 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off from Ocean Gate Fire Department's unit 3704.

OGFD took home 3rd place in the event.

First Responders Compete in Chili Cook Off Toms River, NJ - On Saturday, October 22nd, local first responders (Police, Fire and EMS), showed off their cooking talents by entering their famous chili in a chili cook-off, sponsored by the JBJ Soul Kitchen. Responders brought their best chili and rallied supporters to come and vote for the best chili.

Participants included Toms River EMS, Island Heights First Aid, Toms River Fire Department No. 1, Silverton Fire Department, Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Police Department PBA, Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company, Laurelton Fire Department, Tinton Falls EMS South, Lanoka Harbor EMS, Ocean Gate Fire Department and Toms River Police Department.

Famed rockstar Jon Bon Jovi made an appearance to personally taste each chili and thank the first responders and supporters for coming out and helping his worthy groups. He then announced the winners, with 3rd place going to Ocean Gate Fire Department and 2nd place to Silverton Fire Department. The 1st place winners were the Toms River Police Department, who also won last year.

Several hundred people came out to sample chili and vote for their favorite, with people coming from as far away as Michigan. A portion of the proceeds went to

JUMP TO FILE #102316108 the JBJ Soul Kitchen and Hope Sheds Light.

There was friendly competition between first responder “Chili Chefs”, all while doing what the first responders do best, paying it forward to the members of the community while raising money for some good charities.

Hope Sheds Light is an organization dedicated to educating friends, families and the community on the dangers of addiction and substance abuse in order to support healthier families. JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, that serves paying and in-need customers.

The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. It is the organization’s goal to recognize and maximize the human potential in those affected by poverty and homelessness by offering assistance in establishing programs that provide food and affordable housing while supporting social services and job training programs.

- MICHAEL FLORES

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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

Nevada: Yaphet Miller, 43 Rank: Captain Incident Date: September 23, 2016 Death Date: October 5, 2016 Fire Department: North Las Vegas Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Yaphet Miller succumbed to a medical injury suffered after working a multi-alarm fire in a shopping plaza that damaged six businesses on September, 23rd. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

tus with getting back into service. While at home the following morning, Bichler collapsed in the driveway of his residence. Emergency 911 was called and his home department, Evesham Fire Department, responded along with paramedics for the medical call. Firefighter Bichler was found to be in cardiac arrest. His fellow fire department members performed CPR and transported him to a local hospital where he succumbed.

New Jersey: Joseph Bichler, 66 Rank: Senior Firefighter Incident Date: October 30, 2016 Death Date: October 31, 2016 Fire Department: Evesham Fire-Rescue (Evesham Fire District #1) Initial Summary: Firefighter Bichler responded to two fire calls on October 30, 2016. These calls were at 1302hrs and 2340hrs, respectively. For both calls, he responded to the station and stood-by until fire apparatus returned and then assisted the appara-

Ohio: Adam Long, 44 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 31, 2016 Death Date: October 31, 2016 Fire Department: Defense Supply Center Columbus Fire and Emergency Services Initial Summary: Firefighter Adam Long suffered a massive cardiac arrest while on-duty. Fellow responders treated Long and transported him to the hospital, but despite all efforts, Firefighter Long passed away.

Colorado: Jermaine Frye, 31 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: October 25, 2016 Death Date: October 29, 2016 Fire Department: Cimarron Hills Fire Department Initial Summary: The day after being released from the hospital for treatment of a work-related injury he sustained during training, Firefighter/Paramedic Frye was found at his home in cardiac arrest.

According to the fire department, Wescott Fire Protection District responders tried unsuccessfully to revive Frye, but he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.

Wisconsini: John C. Brocker, 65 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 31, 2016 Death Date:October 31, 2016 Fire Department: Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Brocker responded on a fire unit to a single vehicle vs. utility pole crash. The vehicle was occupied by five teenagers, one of whom died from injuries sustained. Upon arrival, Brocker advised the department chief he was having chest pain. After sitting down, he was given oxygen and began to feel better. A short time later, Firefighter Brocker collapsed in full arrest at the scene. He was transported to St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI, where he passed away.

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Jersey City Deputy Chief Relocates to New Haven UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Jersey City's loss is New Haven, Connecticut's gain. Deputy Chief John Alston Jr. has retired from the F.D.J.C. and in October, took on the job as Chief of Department in the New England city.

Alston was Mayor Toni Harp's pick for chief after a committee for a new fire department leader led a national search for a new chief, starting in January. Alston was chosen from a list of three finalists for the position. His contract extends to January 31, 2018. The city's fire chief, Allyn Wright, retired in January.

According to the “New Haven Register,” before Alston's appointment, he attended a hearing at the Aldermanic Chambers, attended by nearly 100 people. “By all accounts, Alston impressed a majority of the alders tasked with posing questions about how he will lead the city's fire department forward,” the publication reported.

The New Haven Fire Department has a staff of nearly 400 and responds to some 6,700 calls annually.

New Haven's new chief has over 30years of firefighting experience. He has taught fire training courses across the United States and across the world. This includes training sessions in Canada, Mexico and South Africa. He was a lead instructor at the Union County Fire Academy. In addition, Alston has been a master instructor for the IAFF, with a focus on haz-mat and WMD incidents.

Alston was a student of urban studies at Kean College and incident command at the National Fire Academy. During his career with the F.D.J.C., he was a member of Engine Co. 20 and Rescue Co. 1. He served as captain of Engine Co. 9 and also served as public information officer. As Chief of the First Battalion, his district included the bustling downtown area, filled with new skyscrapers, the Holland Tunnel, Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. His battalion included the High Rise Tunnel Unit and Marine Company-1. As deputy chief, he was assigned to Special Operations.

On October 18th, Chief Alston responded to his first multiple-alarm fire in New Haven that involved a large dwelling on Chapel Street. The incident commander at the fire, acting Deputy Chief William Gould, told reporters, “he's a very experienced fire officer, so we're happy to have him.”

Chief Alston's experience in New Jersey's second largest city and his dedication to the fire service will be a great asset to the firefighters and citizens of New Haven.

DOWNS: A 4-alarm fire ripped through two multi-family dwellings on Andrew St., Bayonne, Oct. 19th, injuring two firefighters and leaving seven cats dead, officials said. A

total of 13 people were displaced.

UPS: Jersey City firefighters rescued two pets-a dog and a parakeetfrom a kitchen fire on Reservoir Ave., Oct. 19th. The dog was give oxygen and taken to a local vet for treatment, officials said.

DOWNS: Two men were hospitalized after the small plane they were in crashed into the backyard of a Lindenwold home on East Linden Ave., Oct. 19th.

UPS: As River Edge ex-Fire Chief Dave Stucke was ordering breakfast at a local deli, in October, another patron suddenly collapsed. Stucke was able to provide first aid and monitor the victim's vital signs until EMS personnel arrived and transported the person to a local hospital.

DOWNS: A fire injured a boater, sank his boat and damaged several others, at Comstock Yacht Sales & Marina in Point Pleasant, Oct. 18th.

UPS: At Hamilton Fire District 3, Steven Kraemer has been promoted to fire chief.

DOWNS: A fire at a Jackson senior assisted living facility led to the evacuation of nearly 60 residents on Oct. 9th. In all, 44 rooms were evacuated at the Bella Terra facility.

UPS: Ferdinand Mather has been promoted to fire captain at Hamilton Fire District 3. The new fire lieutenant is Joseph Pushman.

DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire damaged a two-unit house on Light House Cove, Brigantine, Oct. 14th.

UPS: Newly appointed firefighters at Hamilton District 3 are Nick Caparbi, Brandon Corrgia and Mike Peoples.

DOWNS: Two Maplewood families were displaced as a result of a fire that damaged an Ostwood Terr.

Dwelling, Oct. 15th.

UPS: New firefighters in Kearny, sworn in on Oct. 11th, are M. Piscal, H. Girdwood, J. Ho, F. McAllister, M.Popola, George King III, W. Lopez Jr., D. Girkas, S. Dyl, R. Szczesniak, J. Ostanski, E. McKeown and T. Witt.

DOWNS: While answering an alarm, Jersey City Ladder 8 was involved in a MVA at Romar & Lemback Ave.'s, Oct. 12th.

UPS: Volunteer firefighters from the Whiting Fire Company were able to rescue a family cat trapped inside a burning Fox St. home, in Manchester, in October, officials said. All residents had escaped the flames prior to emergency crews arriving.

DOWNS: Three residents were killed in a 2-alarm fire involving several apartments in one building on Farm Rd., Hillsborough, Oct. 22nd.

UPS: Representatives from federal, state and local governments recognized Richard “Pep” Peplowski for his 50-years of service with the Skyline Lake Fire Department of Ringwood, in October. He received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition. During his time with the department, Peplowski served in a number of positions including fire commissioner for 10years.

DOWNS: More than $50,000 in merchandise was destroyed, Oct.

RON JEFFERS

Serving as acting Chief of Department on September 5th, D.C. John Alston speaks to a reporter during a three-alarm fire on Yale Avenue.

23rd, when a RV carrying marijuanalaced candy burst into flames on the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Pennsville, officials said. The truck is owned by a pot advocacy company. All northbound lanes were closed during the fire.

UPS: The Firehouse Subs Public

Safety Foundation awarded the Bayonne Fire Department $16,440 worth of turnout gear during a ceremony in October. The foundation is a nonprofit with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment and educational opportunities to first responders and public safety organiza-

BOB LONG

tions, nationwide.

DOWNS: A bit of Garfield Fire Department history is gone. Engine Co.' 3's old Willard Street firehouse has been demolished. The building sat dormant for 23-years because of pollution from chromium in the basement.

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Hoarding Conditions in Home Hamper Clifton Firefighters

EUGENE WEBER JR.

Allendale Fire Department is located in Bergen County, NJ.

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Clifton, NJ - A two-alarm fire struck a Clifton home on October 10th, where responding units found hoarding conditions inside of the home, making searches and extinguishment difficult.

Clifton firefighters were dispatched to the area of 7 Manila Ave. for a strong smell of smoke in the area at 2:17 A.M. First arriving police units reported a working fire at 12 Manila Ave., which was confirmed by the first arriving fire unit.

Flames were visible on the firstfloor of the one-and-a-half story frame dwelling and as companies accessed the home, fire was also lo-

JUMP TO FILE #101016115 cated in the basement. A secondalarm was then sounded. Neighbors reported that the resident usually slept in the basement and they believed the occupant was at home at the time of the fire.

Companies attempted a search, but were hindered by items throughout the home that blocked access to areas. Members opened up a set of Bilco doors in the rear to get to the basement. EMS was requested to the front of the building,

- BILL TOMPKINS

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It's that time of the year for Thanksgiving. Buffs around the country thank each other in many ways for assisting them in projects, or for their hospitality. Recently, the Jersey City Gong Club received several deliveries of appreciation at no-charge, just fraternal friendship. Left, is a shipment of autographed books written by retired Milwaukke Fire Lt. Wayne Mutza, called "Life Lines-Stories from the Firehouse." Right, is a bundle of "Fire Apparatus Fighting Fires 2107 Calendar," by Pete Aloisi of Lynnfield, MA. On the bottom is a copy of the 2017 Ira Rubin Memorial Jersey City F.D. Work Chart Calendar, that each club member receives. These calendars are sold as a fundraiser and to remember the members and apparatus that served the city in the past. A pet project of Ira's, continued by other members of the Gong Club.

ROMAN ISARYK JR.

Mystic Island, NJ - DC Bonfonti stopped at the station on October 23rd and brought along "Lou" and "Ariel," his two Dalmatians. Lou decided it was a good day to get some pictures in with new Engine-7201!

but a search produced no person inside. A short while later, a confirmation was received that the resident was not at home.

The flames made it to the attic area and soon, heavy smoke was issuing from a front dormer and vent hole. Members worked their way around the high piled items and were finally able to get a line into the attic. The fire was able to be knocked down a short while later and was placed under control within two hours. Passaic provided assistance at the scene.

RON JEFFERS

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Jersey City Celebrates Columbus Day with Parade Jersey City, NJ - Saturday, October 8th started out with overcast skies, but that didn't stop participants and parade watchers alike from coming out to celebrate their Italian heritage!

The JUMP TO FILE# Columbus Day pa- 101216107 rade, which ran from Dickinson High School to City Hall, has been steadily gaining popularity since starting up again seven-years-ago.

This year's Grand Marshall was Joseph Chiusolo, known by many as the proprietor of Turnout Fire and Safety Uniforms in Jersey City and Little Falls. Mr. Chiusolo's father was a Jersey City Fire Captain and he carried his father's helmet with him in the parade, as well as a picture of his grandparents to honor his heritage.

This year's "Firefighter of the Year" was Deputy Chief Anthony Della Rosa from the Jersey City Fire Department.

The parade included many Italian heritage groups, as well as girl scouts, the Sheriff's Department, bagpipers and antique cars and apparatus from Cedar Grove and Jersey City. Despite a light drizzle, the parade went on with many happy spectators along the route.

- CONNI SPELLMAN

Grand Marshall Joseph Chiusolo on-board his float.

CONNI SPELLMAN

Grand Marshall Chiusolo poses with members of Cedar Groves FD and Ambulance Squad.

CONNI SPELLMAN

Firefighter of the Year, JCFD Deputy Chief Anthony Della Rosa.

CONNI SPELLMAN

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Ocean City’s Boardwalk Truck is this 2005 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty with a Pierce body. Used primarily as a utility unit for boardwalk operations, it has expanded uses. At the rear are a TFT Crossfire monitor and handheld Blitzfire. There is an LDH intake to feed the deck gun and two discharges below as a manifold unit. The vehicle has 800-feet of four-inch hose and 200-feet each of two-anda-half and two-inch dead loads, which can be connected to the discharges. Other inventory includes two telescoping floodlights behind the cab and two portables, a portable 3.5-KW Honda generator, a 3-KW on-board generator, saws, hand tools, SCBA, tarps and a PPV fan. The truck has a gas engine.

Runners at the starting line.

CONNI SPELLMAN

Jersey City’s 24th Annual Carlos Negron Run JOHN M. MALECKY

Ocean City Boardwalk Truck, a 2005 Ford F-350/Pierce with hose bed, monitors and generators. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Jersey City, NJ - Runners and walkers participated in the 24th Annual Carlos Negron 5k Run on the morning of October 2nd in Liberty State Park. Father James Pagnotta recited a benediction and bagpipers from the Jersey City Firefighters Emerald Society played before Jersey Fire Department Chief of Department, Darren Rivers, initiated the countdown to start the 5K. The run is in memory of Jersey City Firefighter Carlos Negron, who was killed in the

JUMP TO FILE #101216106 line-of-duty on March 20, 1993.

While assisting other firefighters in raising a ground ladder in an attempt to save residents in a building fire, the ladder struck a high voltage wire and became electrically charged, seriously injuring one firefighter and fatally injuring FF Negron. The 5K was organized after his death by fellow firefighters and friends 25-years-ago, and

has continued ever since. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabus Burn Foundation, located in Livingson, NJ. Afterward, there is even a kiddie dash for the kids to run in and participating children receive medals! Refreshments are served by the Gong Club, the canteen based in Jersey City.

It was a great morning, set in a beautiful place, for a terrific cause!

- CONNI SPELLMAN

JOHN M. MALECKY

Right/rear view of Ocean City's Boardwalk Truck shows TFT monitors and manifold intake and discharges.

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Jersey City's Fireboat, Marine-1/The Lovero, at the start of the race.

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CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS

All Hands Dwelling Fire in Camden City Camden City, NJ - On October 22nd, Camden Fire Department's Engine-1, Engine-9, Ladder-1, Ladder-3, Rescue-1 and Battalion-1 were dispatched to 939 Point St. for a reported dwelling fire. Engine-1 and Battalion-1 arrived on-scene and confirmed a three-story, middle of the row dwelling, with smoke showing from both the second and third floors. Battalion-1 requested the All Hands, adding Engine-11 and Battalion-2, as well as Cooper EMS units. Companies operated and had the fire under control within 15 minutes. No injuries were reported and the Camden City Fire Marshal was onscene for the investigation.

BOB SHERMAN JR.

Hamilton Township Fire District 3 Career Firefighters, (L to R): Captain Ferdinand Mather, Jeffery Peoples, Daniel Smith, David Krureger and Mascot "Otis," pose with Truck-13.

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KEN SNYDER

The Surf City VFC operates this '91 Harsco for special operations and high water rescues.

KEN SNYDER

The Wildwood Crest Fire Co. runs this '93 E-One as a special service unit.

D ID YOU K NOW

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When English chemist John Walker used a stick to stir a pot containing antimony sulfide, potassium chlorate and sulfur in 1826, some of the mixture stuck to the end of the stick. When he tried to scrape the lump from the stick, it quickly and easily caught fire. This led to the birth of friction matches!

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First Responders Aid Cyclist’s Mission Hackensack, NJ - Bob Quick, 55, of Roy, Utah, has a special love for the first responders to whom he owes his life to after suffering a massive heart attack over 10years ago. Combine UMP TO FILE # that with a cause J102716103 dearest to him, autism, and he began a cross-country mission in early June. He received the hospitality of the officers and members of the Hackensack Fire Department on the weekend of October 22nd, who put him up in the State Street firehouse before completing his mission to New York City.

Quick, a father of three, and his bicyclist daughter Jillian, 32, started their ride in Cannon Beach, Ore. The pair have ridden bicycles over thousands of miles, sleeping in firehouses across the nation, to raise money and awareness for autism. Quick's plan included presenting his bike, bearing the signatures of firefighters and police officers he has encountered on his journey, to representatives of the F.D.N.Y. as an expression of thanks for the work they and their brethren do every day.

“It's a brotherhood across this great country,” he repeated many times. “These guys never give up on somebody, and somebody needs to thank them,” he continued. He witnessed that determination during his stay when he took in a medical call and the victim was revived by first responders.

Quick, a former professional chef, learned he had hereditary coronary artery disease in 2004 after a massive heart attack left him clinically dead for more than three minutes, he said. He has since had another heart attack, and clinically died, as well as a minor stroke. Quick has had 23 heart procedures in 12-years, including having 16 stents inserted. A pacemaker helps keep his blood pumping now.

It was his first meeting with death that inspired his intense respect for first responders, especially firefighters, he said. That's what kept him going during his cross-country mission, milesafter-miles, in heat and climbing hills.

This is his second ride. His first, in 2013, took him 31,000miles from San Diego to St. Augustine, FL. On his 2016 trip, he traveled about 1,000-miles longer, plus he and his daughter had never been to New York City. He knew his arrival at the former World Trade Center site would be emotional.

Quick's journey has not been completely joyous and filled with friendship. He suffered a possible concussion after being driven off of the road by an auto in Ohio

about two weeks earlier, during what he described as a road rage incident. Knocked unconscious, he was assisted by Jillian and a good Samaritan. Quick thought that he wasn't badly hurt, but his symptoms, however, have since gotten worse, he said. His eyes sometimes water and have developed a twitch. He also had trouble holding down food for a while. He had no plans for a hospital visit until his ride was done.

Sponsored by about 20 companies, including St. Jude Medical Center, Quick's trip has raised more than $1,000 through the website generosity.com. Proceeds will go towards fighting opiate abuse and aiding the education of autistic children. Quick took up the cause after the diagnosis of his 6-year-old grandson. It's far from his goal of $70,000, but he still has his hopes. “I ain't giving up,” he said.

During his stay in Hackensack, he also witnessed a fire scene on Essex Street. Harry Comp, Jr., owner of Paul Mitchell Beauty Academy, was also at that scene. Comp was inspired by the Quicks' adventure, which he had read about in a local newspaper.

Comp is a friend to the first responders in this city and wanted to help. Not only did he send lunch to the firehouse, but he also had a gift for Jillian. Early on the morning of October 25th, before their bike ride to New York, Comp and his son Stephen, picked up Quick's daughter and took her to the beauty academy, located on Passaic Street, where she received a make over and hair cut, courtesy of the Paul Mitchell academy.

By 11:00 A.M., and right on schedule, the pair jumped on their bikes for the trip across the George Washington Bridge to meet members of the F.D.N.Y. Besides city fire units, they received an escort of police units from Hackensack, Bergen County, Bogota, Leonia and Fort Lee to the bridge. Before and during the trip, Quick stopped to thank and hug police officers that participated in the escort. He made sure they all autographed the bicycle.

As the pair rode across the bridge, they rose up on their bicycle seats to take in the view of the Manhattan skyline, which they had never seen in person before.

Jillian was in tears crossing the Hudson. It was a combination of emotions; seeing Manhattan and accomplishing their mission to New York.

On the Manhattan side, FDNY Tower Ladder-45 was raised with an American flag in full display from the bucket. The bicycle team were greeted by members of that truck company as well as the crew from Engine Co. 93, the chiefs of the 7th Division and 13th Battalion. They posed for photos with the New Jersey and New York firefighters, along with Harry and

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Jillian and Bob Quick get ready to leave their friends at Hackensack Fire Headquarters for a police escort to the George Washington Bridge on their cross-country trek, on October 25th.

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Bob Quick made sure he got a hug and autograph from the police officers that escorted him to the GWB.

Hackensack and FDNY members at the GWB.

Stephen Comp. They made it!

Bob and Jillian were then escorted by the FDNY units to the quarters of Engine-93, Ladder-45 and the 13th Battalion. There, they were treated to lunch and the hospitality of the New York firefighters until their final stop, turning

over the bicycle to FDNY officials on October 25th.

Their Utah enthusiasm and outward friendly personalities were a contrast to the more commonly fast-paced and rugged attitudes that seem to consume this metropolitan area.

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After their adventure, Bob and Jillian had plans to fly home from JFK Airport. They could finally sit back and relax!

- RON JEFFERS

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ON THE LITER SIDE

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Firefighter April Suk of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company explains "100 feet of defensible space" to second grade students at Roosevelt Public School during Fire Prevention Week.

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Firefighter Jake Barrett of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Company welcomes Smokey the Bear during a Fire Prevention assembly at Roosevelt Public School.

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Hot Dog Truck Explodes, Damages Nearby Homes

Tuckerton, NJ - At 4:45 A.M. on October 30th, the Tuckerton PD and Tuckerton FD were dispatched for a reported MVC on North Green Street. The PD arrived on-scene and advised that it was not an MVC, but an explosion involving a hot dog trailer stand. Engine-5000 arrived and requested mutual aid from the West Tuckerton FD, Mystic Island Fire Co., Parkertown FD and Eagleswood FD to assist in searching a seven-block area for any possible damage done to other homes. There was no active fire when FD personnel arrived. Units found that a few homes across the street from the hot dog stand had some windows blown out. All emergency personnel was cleared from the scene after about three hours. During the investigation, it was determined that a free-flow propane tank caused the incident.

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Ed Burdges of the Tri County Fire Association and the New Jersey Fire Museum, has restored this 1928 Ford into a fire chief's car.

The car made its first appearance at the Tri County's June muster in Jamesburg.

Members of the Pioneer and Columbia Vol. Fire Co.'s battled a fire that leveled the old Verein Hall on January 31, 1915. Union Hill is now the north end of Union City. The building was leveled and is now occupied by an office building, formerly owned by the Hudson Dispatch, at 38th St. and New York Ave. The fire was located across the street from the Hudson Vaudeville theater, which was well known in the metropolitan area. Also in the photo is a straight-frame wooded aerial ladder with a tiller wheel.

There is a hose line going up the aerial ladder. A ladder pipe of its time.

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Riverdale Chief Dan Sturm answers alarms in a 2011 Chevy Tahoe.

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Delran Chief Joseph Cunningham Sr. operates this 2012 Ford Explorer.

Cinnaminson Fire-Police use this 2008 Ford Excursion that was originally a fire chief's vehicle.

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Two-Alarm Structure Fire in New Gretna New Gretna, NJ - Just after 4:30 P.M. on October 30th, the New Gretna Vol. Fire Co., along with the West Tuckerton FD responded out for a working structure fire at a residence located on Ash Rd. in Bass River Twp. Engine-4200 JUMP TO FILE# arrived on-scene 103016107 and confirmed smoke showing from the residence.

A one-and-threequarter inch line was quickly pulled and stretched it to the front door. Crews made a quick knock down and the fire was under control within 15 minutes.

Mutual Aid was received from Tuckerton FD, Mystic Island Vol. Fire Co. and the Lower Bank FD. Great Bay EMS and NJSP also responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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East Rutherford, NJ - The Meadowlands Fire Department wore pink lettered shirts during the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Fire Call Sounding the alarm to save our vanishing volunteers

By George Devault Available from: Amazon, Barnes & Noble and also in most book stores Price: $17.95 This book is soft cover measuring six by nine inches And has 297 pages of 36 chapters within seven parts plus an introduction and epilogue. The author was a volunteer firefighter for 30 years in Pennsylvania. Part of that time he was a part paid firefighter in the general vicinity. His plea is a valid one attested to in the seven page introduction. It is an eye opener to the critical shortage of volunteer firefighters there are not only in Pennsylvania but throughout the country. The amount of information and statistics is overwhelming and sounds a signal that many if not most volunteer fire departments are hurting for members. That said it also gives the average age of today’s volun-

teer. Let’s just say that if they were professional athletes, they would be well retired! He gives many reasons for the shortage, most of which are legitimate especially when it comes to the economy dictating the need for two or more needs of income within families compounded by the level of stress placed up men and women today. Contributing to that are the multiple ways that people today can be contacted including many kinds of phones, answering machines, e-mail and pagers to name a few. He makes his living at a reputable publisher in which he has progressed to a management position. He is also an organic farmer. His office is across the street from the fire station so when at work it was easy access to respond to a call. He uses part of the book to explain how his journalism job sparked an interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter particularly when he worked the police desk so to speak at a newspaper in large Ohio city. It was after he took a job at the publishing company that he relocated and became a firefighter. He takes the reader through the many variables of being a volunteer. Not taking anything away from the career firefighter (I was one), the volu8nteer is subject to be called to duty at any time. Whereas career firefighters work in teams and

advance in skills together, the volunteer almost never knows who will show up to answer a call thus it is a guess who will make up this team. The number of personnel showing up is also questionable at a call. I can say that most career FD’s don’t do much better with the numbers game as firefighters are expensive today but even years ago when they weren’t, few departments had adequate manning.

He goes through all aspects of training for volunteers which included inside firefighting. Other parts of the book group all kinds of fires and emergencies fought and handled in a non-perfect world. When reading some of these you may forget that these are volunteers as many of the details resemble those you may have read from other authors in career fire departments. It is a book you will not want to put down unless something real urgent commands your attention! Also, a quick note that on the last page are ways that a person can ease the burden of a volunteer fire department without necessarily joining the ranks.

There are many supportive functions needed such as grant writers, fundraisers, office workers, cooks (for fundraising), attorney for legal matters, tradesmen such as mechanics, electricians, etc., grounds keeping, chaplain, nurse and others.

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International Firefighter Safety Chief Talks to Commissioners At the Association of Fire Districts of NY annual Fall Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY, internationally acclaimed Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder gave the keynote address to approxi- JUMP TO FILE# mately 370 Fire 101416107 District Commissioners from all over New York state.

C h i e f Goldfeder brings decades of firefighting experience to his presentations and the address on October 14th was no different.

Goldfeder has been in the fire service since 1973 and his career continues today. In addition to currently serving as Deputy Fire Chief for the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department in Loveland, Ohio, he serves as the International Director for the Safety, Health and Survival section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The 1993 graduate of of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program serves as an Associate/Contributing Editor for many fire service publications, co-hosts a website solely dedicated to the safety and survival of firefighters and in 2001, was appointed Honorary Battalion Chief of the FDNY. Chief Goldfeder came to the conference to stress the need for communication between commissioners and their chiefs. He stressed the need for people who put the fires out to understand the role of the commissioner and the need for commissioners to be involved in the day-to-day operations of the department, without becoming a micro-manager.

The speaker continued by telling everyone in attendance that the commissioners and every person involved in the fire department needs to protect three separate, but equally important customer bases; the district taxpayers, the district's firefighters, and the families of the firefighters. By keeping those three groups in mind at every decision, the district will be better served.

With regard to safety, the chief called on his own experience and expertise to state that most line-of-duty deaths are preventable. He went further by saying that the departments with the most stringent rules and drills have higher call turnout and better safety records. He advanced the idea that departments hold frequent drills and firefighters that miss them are not permitted to respond to calls until the drill requirement is met.

Equipment purchasing was also mentioned during the three hour event. Chief Goldfeder stressed the importance of buying

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Staatsburg Fire District Commissioner/1st Responder News Correspondent Todd Bender and Chief Goldfeder.

equipment such as thermal imaging devices, that will benefit the three customer bases previously mentioned. He argued that equipment that can save lives and property would not be objectionable to the taxpayer, would give the firefighters one more tool to aid in safety, and the families of the firefighters would have some peace of mind. Chief did say that when equipment is asked for and subsequently purchased, that the commissioners demand that the chief draw up a policy for utilizing the equipment. The theory is that the best tools on the market only work when you take them off of the apparatus and actually use them. He also said that department officers should be responsible for making sure the policies are observed by the members of the department.

On policies themselves, Goldfeder said that three things need to happen before a policy is enforceable;

classroom session on the policy, hands on training, and testing on the material covered in the classroom and hands on exercise.

Cancer, the ever-growing problem in the fire industry, was also mentioned. Chief Goldfeder stressed the need for policies that keep firefighters away from fires unless they are wearing their SCBA equipment. There is enough validated research that shows the correlation between toxic fumes at fires to the diagnosis of cancer among firefighters and commissioners should demand that the appropriate breathing equipment be used at all times. Goldfeder also encouraged the older members in attendance to get periodic cancer screenings due to previous exposure and the benefit of early diagnosis.

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NEVER FORGET If you have photos you would like to see in our “Never Forget� feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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The Farmington Fire Company of Egg Harbor Township displays their Never Forget memorial in front of their station. It is next to their flagpole and is made up of a pentagon shaped frame, encompassing a steel artifact (#1-0003BB). The frame displays the three locations where the planes crashed. The wall has the number "343," which was the number of FDNY firefighters who lost their lives.

Avenel FD Holds Dedication Ceremony and Open House Avenel, NJ - October 15th was a bright and sunny morning in Avenel, perfect for residents to visit their local fire department during Fire Prevention Week, as well as the dedication of their new rescue and chief car.

JUMP TO FILE# Avenel FD's ap- 101716135 paratus was displayed throughout their grounds for kids and adults to look over and climb on. Inside the firehouse, firefighters gave out helmets, coloring books, rulers, beachballs, etc. At another table, guys doled out bags of freshly popped popcorn, italian ices and slushes. The AvenelColonia First Aid Squad had their own table set up with handouts for kids and adults. There was also a table for face painting. Outside, there was a bouncy slide for the kids and hotdogs and hamburgers for everyone. They also had the Woodbridge Township Fire Safety Trailer for the kids to experience.

At about 10:30 A.M., Dean Manente, President of the Board of Fire Commissioners, took the mic to begin the dedication ceremony. The two new rigs are an EOne Typhoon Rescue and a Chief's car. The Rescue replaces their 1986 E-One pumper and is designated as 5-2. Woodbridge Township Mayor John McCormac spoke, as well as Cory Spillar, local councilman and member of the Avenel FD. Following their speeches, Father David Kosmoski of St. Andrew's church, recited a prayer and then blessed the two vehicles. Commissioner Manente then thanked everyone for coming and encouraged them to continue to enjoy the fire prevention activities.

Avenel Fire Department was organized in 1913, celebrating 100-years of service in 2013.

They have been at their current location on Avenel St. and Routes 1 and 9 since 1929. The members respond to an average of 600 calls-per-year. District-5 includes Avenel and parts of Colonia, Iselin and Woodbridge, including more than 5,000 addresses.

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Fire Commissioner Dean Manente leading the dedication ceremony.

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Stay on top of the news. Visit 1st Responder In Bergen County, the Borough of Emerson obtained a steel artifact from the World Trade Center. It was placed in front of the volunteer firehouse on a stone base, which has pictures of the locations where the planes struck.

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The Avenel patch, as displayed on their new rescue truck.

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MEET OUR CORRESPONDENTS

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Responding To Gas Emergencies STAYING SAFE

Chief Henry Campbell

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"Todd Bender is a Staatsburg Fire District Commissioner in Hyde Park, NY. When not playing with his five-year-old son Logan, or eating pizza with his 21-year-old daughter Megan, or chatting online with his 22-year-old US Army Combat Medic son Ryan, he can be found wandering throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, looking for stories and pictures to contribute to 1st Responder News.

Todd is a former Dutchess County Legislator who got tired of politics, until he became a fire commissioner, and now he's just exhausted! Todd is always looking for new story ideas and routinely asks for emergency responders to email him at sfdbender64@Gmail.com with their ideas and events."

The following article appeared in this column a few years back, in reference to responding to gas leaks, and will serve as a refresher.

Responding to a reported odor of gas or a possible gas leak can result in either a minor problem, or a much more hazardous condition, depending on the situation. It may be a pilot light that has gone out on a gas appliance, or a major catastrophic leak resulted in an explosion, causing a fire as witnessed recently in news articles. Having an SOG covering response to gas emergencies will provide you with initial operating procedures that can be modified as the situation warrants.

As always, the first priority is the safety of responders and the public when responding to a gas emergency.

1. Personnel responding to a natural gas emergency should be dressed in full protective clothing and SCBA at all times.

2. If a gas leak is detected, request the local gas company to respond.

3. Evacuate the affected area by at least 150-feet, increase area as may be deemed necessary.

4. Deny access to the area.

5. Operate upwind whenever possible.

6. Locate a water supply in the event of fire or explosion.

7. Remove any possible sources of ignition.

8. Whenever a gas meter is shut off, it should never be turned back on by anyone other than the gas company. Restoration of gas service should be done by gas company personnel only.

In addition, the following may also be included in your SOG: 1. Spot the apparatus a safe distance from the address of the leak.

The first arriving company may enter the block area of the leak and other responding apparatus shall stage one block or a safe distance and preferably upwind of the leak and keep vehicles, spectators and/or occupants away.

2. Request traffic control by a police agency or fire police, if needed.

3. Consider evacuation of the structure and other exposures.

4. Try to determine if there is a gas leak and the area of involvement with Combustible Gas Meters.

5. If a gas leak is detected, notify the Gas Company and stand-by until arrival.

6. Evacuate any endangered occupants in the building, as well as the immediate area.

7. Ventilate structure by opening doors and windows from outside.

8. If using electric or gasoline fans, make sure that they are explosion-proof type and keep generators clear of the area.

9. Do not ring doorbells and do not operate electric switches inside the building.

9. Natural gas is lighter than air, so always check upper levels above the leak site and place apparatus accordingly.

11. Propane is heavier than air

and will gravitate to lower levels and should be checked.

12. Shut off gas supply at the meter or propane tank when possible.

13. Shut off electric power to the building to prevent appliances (refrigerator, oil burner, etc.) from coming on.

14. Suppress or remove all sources of ignition in the immediate area whenever possible.

15. Do not attempt to shut down main line gas valves; this should be done by trained gas company personnel.

16. Allow occupants back into the structure only after levels have been reduced to 0% and the gas company concurs.

The above provides some initial suggestions as to what should be done upon response and what additional actions may also be taken into consideration.

As mentioned previously, gas leaks can be very minor, or they can turn into a disaster in a matter of seconds. There are many variables that contribute to the emergency, such as the source of the leak, what is the location of the leak a building or in the street, how long has the gas been leaking prior to notification, and the potential ignition sources in the immediate area.

Gas emergencies pose many dangers to responding personnel and members should be constantly aware of those hazards and maintain necessary precautions to protect themselves from possible injury and death, should a fire or explosion occur.

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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Stigma?

Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

There is a movement currently going on about stigma and mental illness. In emergency services, if we admit to having a challenge, we do not want our brothers and sisters looking at us in a different light. Why? Are we not human? Who among us are perfect?

Part of the Stigma Free movement should be understanding your challenges, as well as other people's challenges.

Sources indicate that "one-in-five Americans live with a mental health condition." Think about that for a minute; one-in-five. If you have five responders on a truck, one of them may have a mental health issue. Twenty percent of your department may have an issue. Are you or a member of your family or department one that is living with it, but did not seek any help? Are we judging others that have the courage to admit that they need some help?

Let's look at some things that might be in our stations. There may be a member who has lost someone so close to them that they will have a difficult time making it through the upcoming holidays because they are battling with depression as they grieve.

There may be someone who is still having challenges because of a really bad call and they may have PTSD. I know people who are bipolar, have addictions, in major depression, had a stroke, etc.

Should we just tell them to "suck it up, buttercup"? NO! How

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would you want to be treated?

What if it was your child or family member?

Compassion goes a long way.

Whatever mental issues they have does not identify them.

One of my best friends is blind. I do not think of him as "Blind Steve". He is just Steve and life goes on. He will tell me if he needs my assistance. Other times I let him know about a situation coming up that he may need to know about.

If a person in your department has a substance abuse challenge, are you going to just get rid of him from your department, or are you going to be a brother and come along side of them and help to lead them to a program that can assist them. The person may be a great responder BUT they have a challenge and need help.

It is perfectly alright to see a psychologist, psychiatrist, or doctor and get the help that is needed.

If you have physical challenges,

hopefully you go to the doctor and get help, so why not mental health? Why not take the course Mental Health First Aid? 'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' - Isaiah 41:10 Do not keep trying to make it on your own. God is with you during your struggles. Seek out the help that you, a family member, or member of service may need. Understand those who have the challenges. Let us remove the stigma in emergency services.

Let us first get the help that we need and understand those who have mental health issues.

Let emergency services be Stigma Free. Let us get to the point where the stations are safe for all.

Let us try to help those with mental health issues.

Happy Holidays and stay safe, Didymus McHugh

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Camden City's Engine-1 operating on October 22nd at a dwelling fire.

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Trucks From Essex County This month we focus on Essex County. Two of the vehicles are in Newark, the state’s largest city. One is from University Hospital, which is run by the state. It is an EMS heavy rescue, the fourth or maybe even the fifth generation of them. It is built by Rescue 1 Manufacturing here in New Jersey. It has a 2016 Spartan Metro Star chassis with raised roof cab. The 20-foot nonwalk-in rescue body has upper storage and a right/rear access ladder. It has a 35-KW generator. The other vehicle is repainted Ladder-7, a 1996 E-ONE 110-foot aerial, originally white over yellow. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection and had run as Ladder-11. In 2016, the Lembo Truck Bodies company, located in Newark, did the repainting and minor refurbishing. West Orange Ladder-1, a 2015 Pierce with 100-foot aluminum, rear mounted aerial is next. It is mounted on an Arrow XT chassis and is stationed at headquarters. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. The last four vehicles are Ferrara’s, sold by FF1 Professional Safety Services. Two are in East Orange and two are in Orange. The East Orange units, both 2015’s, are a pumper on a Cinder chassis, with a 1500-GPM pump and 500-gallon water tank assigned to Engine-1 and a 102-foot rear mounted aerial on an Inferno chassis assigned to Ladder-1. It has an 8-KW generator. Both have red bodies with sort of a gun metal painted cab roof.

The engine and truck in Orange are both black over red. Engine-2 is a 2016 Cinder with a 1750-GPM pump, 500gallon water tank and a 5.4-KW generator. Ladder-1 is a 2016 Inferno with a 102-foot rear mounted aerial, a 14-KW generator and a six-ton portable winch.

In dealer news, FF1 Professional Safety Services reports that the FFA Cinder pumper for Irvington (also Essex County), is in its final stages of production. It has an aluminum body, a Hale Qmax 1250-2000 GPM pump and a 500-gallon water tank.

Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce deliveries: In Middlesex County, East Brunswick’s Brookview FC, Arrow XT heavy rescue, with non-walk-in body was accepted and is back for additional equipment mounting and the North Stelton FC in Piscataway Township received a Velocity pumper. In Bergen County, to Franklin Lakes, an Arrow XT pumper and Arrow XT dry side tanker; Martinsville FC in Bridgewater Township (Somerset County), a Ford F550 mini pumper; in Union County, a Velocity 100-foot platform to Cranford and an Enforcer pumper to Westfield, and in Warren County, a Ford F-550 mini pumper to Franklin Township.

Pierce orders include a Saber pumper for the Village of Ridgewood (Bergen County), an Enforcer pumper for Secaucus (Hudson County), a Velocity 95-foot, mid-mount platform for Scotch Plains (Union County) and Velocity pumper for the Monmouth Junction FC in South Brunswick Township (Middlesex County.)

Absolute Fire Protection reports that Montague in Sussex County has ordered an E-ONE Typhoon 304L, 12 gauge stainless steel top mount pumper, 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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Orange E-2, 2016 Ferrara Cinder 1750/500 with 5.4-KW generator.

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East Orange E-1, 2015 Ferrara Cinder, 1500/500. It was sold by FF1 Professional Safety Services.

Orange L-1 2016 Ferrara Inferno, 102-foot, with 14-KW generator and six-ton winch. It was sold by FF1 Professional Safety Services.

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East Orange L-1, 2015 Ferrara Inferno, 102-foot with 8-KW generator. It was sold by FF1 Professional Safety Services.

University Hospital, Newark 2016 Spartan Metro star/Rescue-1, with 35-KW generator. It was sold by New Jersey Emergency Vehicles.

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Newark L-7, 1996 E-1 110-foot repainted and slightly refurbished by Lembo Bodies of Newark in 2016. It had been sold by Absolute Fire Protection. with a long 67.5 inch cab, Hale Qmax 2000-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank, Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engine, galvanized frame rails and FRC scene lights.

First Priority Emergency Vehicle's ambulance division reports the following ambulance deliveries: Three First Priority Renaissance Remounts: a Ford E-350 under a P. L. Custom module to the Holiday City FAS (Berkeley Township); a Chevrolet G4500 under a Road Rescue module to the Bernardsville FAS (Somerset County) and a Dodge 4500 4 x 4 under a Braun Chief XL module to the Sparta VAS (Sussex County). Ambulance orders include a Ford Transit/Road Rescue Type II for Atlantic EMS, three Renaissance Re-

mounts, a Ford F-350 4 x 4 under a Road Rescue module for the Morris County OEM and two Dodge 4500 4 x 4’s for Hope Hose in Bordentown Township. One is under a Horton module for Bordentown Township and the other under a Braun Chief XL for the City of Bordentown (Burlington County). Their apparatus division has delivered two KME pumpers. The first is a foam pumper to Deptford Township (Gloucester County). Specs include a Predator chassis with X-LFD cab, Cummins ISX12, 500-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax single-stage 2000-GPM pump, top mount pump panel, (two) one-inch booster reels over the pump, four-inch deck gun discharge with Akron Stream Master electric monitor,

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W. Orange L-1, 2015 Pierce Arrow XT, with 100-foot aluminum ladder. It has an air cascade system and 3-KW portable generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Akron 3465 electric bumper turret controlled from inside the cab, Foam Pro Accumax 3090 Multi Point Foam System, which flows 60 to 2000-GPM at 3% injection rate, 250-pound dry chemical system with a compartment mounted reel, 800-gallon water and 300-gallon foam tanks, stainless steel body with 26-inch wide coffin compart-

ments on each side, hinged, painted compartment doors, Harrison 20-KW hydraulic generator and a 9-KW Will Burt Night Scan. The Pinewald Pioneer FC in Berkeley Township (Ocean County), received a pumper on a Predator Panther chassis.

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Highland, NY - Tiffany Weaver is 27-years-old, a mother of two, and a member of Highland Hose Company No. 1. She was inspired to join the fire department because of her desire to save lives and assist her community in times of need. Weaver, employed as a phlebotomist at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY was previously a member of the Roosevelt Fire Department Rescue Squad in Hyde Park, NY. Highland Hose Lt. Joe DeFellipo is proud to have Tiffany in the department and looks forward to having her complete driver training in the near future. Under the guidance of her fellow firefighters, Tiffany has been honing her driving skills on Highland's 1994 E-One Hurricane.

The EMS Council of New Jersey membership has voted to keep its 2016 Board of Trustees intact for 2017. Installation is scheduled for January 2017. The 87-year-old nonprofit EMSCNJ represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with nearly 300 rescue squads throughout the state. The executive board includes (L to R): Membership Secretary Sue Meyer (Berkeley Heights); Northern Area Vice President Cyndy Reardon (Bloomingdale); Central Area Vice President John Butterweck (Morganville); Southern Area Vice President Phil Wien (Maple Shade); Assistant Treasurer Leroy Gunzelman (Somerville); Treasurer Ken Weinberg (Pittstown); Secretary Barbara Platt (New Egypt) and President Joseph Walsh (Neptune). Edward J. Burdzy (Holland Township), third from right, is the EMSCNJ's executive director.

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The Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad was at the Avenel FD on October 15th greeting people during an open house and vehicle dedication.

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WORKING FACES

COMMAND VEHICLES If you have photos you would like to see in our “Command Vehicles” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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Hampton Twp. Fire & Rescue uses this Chevy as a command vehicle.

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The Hamilton Township Fire District #3's Board of Fire Commissioners have recently promoted Lieutenant Ferdinand Mather to Captain.

Congratulations Captain Mather!

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ACTION SHOTS

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The Waldwick Fire Prevention Bureau recently thanked Nicole Goodell Priestner and Waldwick Firefighter Curt Linnartz for teaming up to construct their new firehouse prop. Children can now use an acutual fire hose to shoot water at the "flames" in each window of the prop to help extinguish the fire. Curt constructed the house while Nicole donated her time to paint and decorate the house. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to her by the Borough.

The house prop was a huge favorite at their recent open house!

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Chester’s First Aid Squad and Volunteer Fire Company Celebrate Dedication of New Apparatus Chester, NJ – The Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) and Chester Volunteer Fire Company (CVFC) both celebrated new state-of-the-art apparatus with its members and town representatives during a dedication JUMP TO FILE# ceremony held on 110216103 Saturday, October 22nd. The event was officiated by Father Michael Drury, who serves as Chaplain for the CFAS and the CVFC, as well as other local organizations.

New Custom Ambulance, EMS-53: The new custom ambulance is a 2016 Ford F-450 4X4, built by PL Custom of Manasquan, and is the second rig that CFAS had built by this company. It is the first ambulance in CFAS history featuring a pick-up chassis and four wheel drive capability. No tax payer dollars went towards the purchase, as CFAS has been fortunate enough to pay for the ambulance with donations over the years.

Approximately 800 man hours went into planning and designing the ambulance by the CFAS ambulance procurement committee.

The committee was assisted in the design and planning process by the Martinsville Rescue Squad, Mountainside Rescue Squad, Summit Fire Department and the Chester Township DPW. An exciting feature of the new rig is the Stryker Power Load Stretcher System. The electric lifting system allows the rig to become a bariatric-capable transport ambulance by making it safer and easier for first responders to load patients up to 700 lbs into and out of the ambulance. The Stryker Power Load Stretcher accounted for approximately 11% of the total price tag for the ambulance, and was generously funded by the Chester Lions Club.

Other important custom features of the ambulance, on the squad’s needs and requirements, include high visibility rear chevron striping, better functioning cabinet space, an LED lighting package, optimal functionality, ease of use and the latest technology available, including: a multiplex electrical system which controls all electronic features in the ambulance such as suction, lighting and oxygen.

CFAS President Cassandra

Cline commented: “Our new ambulance is state of the art and will provide many years of quality service. I would like to thank the ambulance committee for all their hard work. I would also like to thank the Chester Lion's Club for their continued support. They are an amazing group of people.”

CFAS Chief Michael H. Mastro commented: “A lot of time and hard work went into designing and planning the best ambulance possible for our community and our members. After many years of designing and riding in ambulances, we've learned what works well and what doesn't in our fleet. The new ambulance reflects meticulous fine-tuning and I’m hoping to get at least 15 years of trouble free use out of the new EMS 53”.

New Fire Company Rig, Rescue 5: The new rescue truck, Rescue 5, is a 2015 Pierce Impel Heavy Duty Rescue.

Currently it is the largest rescue vehicle of its type located in Morris County. The rescue truck was specifically designed to accommodate the needs of Chester Borough and Township situated on Route 206 and Route 513. Rescue 5 brings state of the art technology with not only the chassis but the equipment it can carry.

This truck has allowed the Chester Fire Company to expand our basic fire response needs to that of Heavy vehicle extrication, Swift water rescue, Ice water rescue, Personal entrapment in machines and Rapid Intervention crew responses. Rescue 5 not only expands our needs today, but leaves room for more advancement in the future.

CVFC President Thomas C. Grego commented: “A lot of time and effort was put in by several members of our organization to design Rescue 5. I would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication to this project.

Their goal was to design a vehicle capable of meeting the current needs of Chester and projecting that 20+ years into the future to allow for modification and upgrades to the vehicle and its equipment. The fire company would like to thank Chester Township and Chester Borough for providing the funding to purchase the vehicle.”

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It is with deep sadness that 1st Responder News reports the recent death of New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association (NJMFPA) member, Victoria Smith Kaminski, who was battling a degenerative illness for several years. She was a softspoken lady who was loved by all that knew her, and dedicated her life to help others. Vicky leaves behind her husband Bob, and two sons, Jimmy and Bobby.

Vicky was a licensed physical therapist and worked for 21-years at Englewood Hospital as a patient care technician. Born in 1971, she grew up in Garfield and graduated from Edward William College and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickerson College.

Vicky possessed extensive EMT training and volunteered with the Garfield Ambulance Corps. She loved the first responder field and thought nothing of volunteering her time, including her service with the NJMFPA. And yes, she did show up at fires with her camera! She was very active during her membership,

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serving on numerous committees, such as the well known Photo Night.

In addition, she served as an executive board member and as recording secretary. She always attended club meetings with a smile and brought her home baked goods, including brownies. It she was busy and could not bake in time for a meeting, she was upset. In 2012, she was very surprised and proud to receive the NJMFPA's annual President's Award from Damien Danis, for her service and dedication to the organization.

Several years ago, Vicky and her family moved to Pennsylvania.

There, she continued to volunteer with the Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary.

Vicky was pleasant and mild-mannered, but also spoke her mind; she was the true definition of a lady. Her sudden loss has shocked and saddened the NJMFPA membership.

Her friendship will be missed by many.

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Ladder-1351 of the Stone Harbor VFCo. No. 1 is a 2010 Pierce Velocity 1500/480/20/75'.

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Allentown, NJ - The New Jersey Fire Museum held an open house on October 23rd at its current location, 4 Polhemustown Road. This marked the first time in 40 years that the public had an opportunity to see the various fire artifacts and apparatus, which had previously been in storage. Work continues by this organization to find a future suitable location to display the collection. Visitors to the open house were able to see hand-drawn, horse-drawn and motorized fire apparatus inside as well as outdoors. The museum has done a very nice job in preserving firefighting history.

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Vehicle News

West Milford Tanker-3 received a 2016 Pierce Saber The North Stelton Fire Company of Piscataway received Cranford Truck 1 has been assigned a 2016 Pierce Ve1000-GPM/2500-GWT model, sold by Fire & Safety Serv- a 2016 Pierce Velocity 2000-GPM/750-GWT/30-GFT locity 2000-GPM/300-GWT/100-foot platform, sold by ices. pumper, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Franklin Lakes received a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 1500- In Warren County, Franklin Twp. accepted delivery of a In Woodbridge Twp., Avenel District 5 has placed its first GPM/550-GWT/50-GFT CAFS pumper, sold by Fire & 2016 Ford F-550 4WD/Pierce 750-GPM/310-GWT mini- rescue-pumper into service with the delivery of a 2016 Safety Services. pumper, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Paramus Engine Co. 1 has accepted delivery of a 2016 In Wantage Twp., the Colesville Fire Company received KME top-mount pump panel 1750-GPM/750-GWT unit a 2016 Pierce Enforcer P.U.C. model 1500-GPM/775-GWT with 7-man cab, two speed-lay hose beds and rear rescue-pumper, sold by Fire & Safety Services. mounted booster reel.

In Ewing Twp., the West Trenton Fire Company has placed into service a 2016 Spartan-Smeal 200-GPM/500GWT/100-platform, equipped with a rear roll-out tray containing 1000-feet of 5-inch LDH, plus a 10-KW generator.

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1st Responder News NJ Editor Ron Jeffers, right, with Jersey City Deputy Chief John Alston at his firehouse retirement party on October 30th. Alston has been appointed Chief of Department in New Haven, CT.

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Sgt. Patty Bell and her husband, Lt. Jason Bell, both from the Randolph First Aid Squad, at an apparatus dedication ceremony in October.

(L to R): Retired Jersey City Deputy Chief John Alston receives well wishes from Gong Club members Bob Bozewski and Jim Fay during his retirement party at the Newark Avenue firehouse in October.

Alston has taken on a new position in New Haven as that city's fire chief.

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Retired Jersey City Firefighter Jim Carey, left, prepares to blow out candles on his surprise birthday cake at the Gong Club, as club president Conni Spellman and cook Bob Bozewski look on, in October. The surprise occurred after the traditional Saturday night dinner in the club's quarters, prepared

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Hamilton Township Fire Police Chief Richard J. Klockner directing traffic at a recent MVA in Hamilton, NJ.

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The West Wildwood Volunteer FD has in service as Engine 21-1 this 1992 International 4900/Pierce pumper, with a 1250-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank and a 5-KW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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On Thursday, October 13th, the Waldwick Fire Department hosted it's annual Open House, where they performed demonstrations of vehicle extrications, stove fire extinguishment and life safety in the home for spectators.

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36

Specs include a Cummins ISL9, 450-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax 2000-GPM pump, side mount pump panel, 750-gallon water tank, KME aluminum Flex Body with 29-inch deep compartments and ROM roll-up doors, driver’s side full height and depth compartments, officer’s side full height/split depth compartments, ladders stored next to water tank on right side accessed from rear door, three hard suctions stored inside the body and an Onan 6-KW hydraulic generator.

KME orders include two for the Wanaque VFD in Passaic County. The first is a Predator Severe Service pumper with 96-inch wide chassis.

Specs include a Cummins ISX12, 400-HP diesel engine with Jake Brake, Waterous CMU-C20, 1750GPM two-stage pump, top mount panel, six-inch front intake with 180degree swivel, three-inch deck gun discharge with TFT Crossfire package, 750-gallon poly water tank, KME 158-inch Flex 96-inch wide, 3/16-inch aluminum body with roll-up doors, full height and split depth compartments on both sides, enclosed ladder storage, hard suction stored on compartments caps (one each side), and a 72-inch wide low hose bed with one adjustable divider. The second is a rescue truck on a Predator Panther chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab. Specs include a Cummins ISL9, 450-HP diesel engine with Jake Brake, 18foot, non-walk-in four compartment, 3/16-inch aluminum rescue body with roll-up doors, 29-inch deep compartments, the two forward compartments are transverse, four coffin compartments, ground ladders stored in upper walkway, two Hannay hydraulic reels with 100-feet of hose each and two Hannay electric cord reels, five cylinder air cascade system with on-board air compressor and Appleton fill station, Harrison 20-KW PTO hydraulic generator and Will Burt 3.0 Night Scan (80,000 lumens), LED light tower mounted in a well at the front of the upper body.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered a P.L. Custom Medallion 170 ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Morganville FAS in Sayreville (Middlesex County). Three Smeal apparatus' have been delivered.

In Ewing Township (Mercer County), Prospect Heights received a pumper with 54-foot Squrt waterway and West Trenton received a 100-foot rear mount platform on a Sirius chassis with six seat cab, Hale pump and 400gallon water tank. It has (two) 10-foot hard suctions and 500-feet of fiveinch hose. Washington Township (Gloucester County), received a pumper for the Hurffville FC. Campbell Supply Co., LLC has delivered the Spartan ER stock pumper to Margate City (Atlantic County), that had been displayed in Wildwood.

Stock ASAP Units Available for Immediate Delivery!

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Med-Stat Unit

• Polaris Ranger 6 X 6 • 800 EFI, 40 HP motor • Fully enclosed patient compartment • A/C and Heat with 4000 Watt generator • 4500LB winch • LED scene & warning lights

Scout Brush Unit

• Polaris Ranger 6 X 6 • 800 EFI, 40 HP motor • 5.5 HP Darley Davey Pump - Honda Engine • 100 Gal Water / 10 Gal Foam • Tread plate tool box • Stokes mounting system

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