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EAST ORANGE, NJ - A blaze that originated in the basement of a large two-and-a-half story frame multi-family home slowly worked its way through the walls to burn off the roof, but caused no injuries on the night of November 29th. Just before 11:00 P.M., companies were dispatched to 42 Arsdale Terrace for a reported fire.

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APPARATUS IN ACTION I f you have photos you would like to see in our Apparatus in Action feature please upload them on our website www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.

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Leonia Engine 2's 2019 KME 2000-GPM pumper operated at a mutual aid fire on West Harwood Terrace, Palisades Park, November 28th.

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Placed into service on October 9th, Lodi Engine 612's E-One Ty­ phoon pumper was decorated and ready for participation in its first Wallington Holiday Parade, on November 27th.

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Teaneck firefighters, that were recalled to duty to operate a reserve E-One pumper, turn-out from Fire Headquarters to answer an alarm of fire. Off duty members were called back due to a second-alarm in a restaurant across the street from Fire Headquarters on Teaneck Road, November 24th.

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Hawthorne Home Destroyed by Three-Alarm Blaze HAW THORNE, NJ - Fire­ fighters battled a stubborn blaze Sunday night, N ovem ber 21st, that caused exten­ sive dam age and claim ed the lives of four cats.

The Hawthorne p olice desk started receivin g calls just after 7:00 RM. for a reported house fire with heavy fire in the rear. Police o ffi­ cers arrived on scene within minutes and re­ ported fire show ing with possible entrapment inside. C h ief Speranza confirm ed the initial reports o f a w orking house fire at 76 V ic­ tor PL, with the rear o f the house w ell involved and unconfirm ed reports o f people trapped.

A second-alarm was transmit­ ted for cover, with the exception o f G len R ock to the scene as a FAST team. Engine 1 arrived on scene and stretched multiple hand lines to the rear o f the house as w ell as through the front door.

Tow er 2 set up in front o f the house as Engines 3 and 4 secured additional water supplies.

Firefighters were heavily en­ gaged in searches o f the home as well as an aggressive fire attack.

All residents were brought to safety and handed over to EMS for evaluation. C rew s were able to knock dow n the heavy fire in the rear, but flam es had already extended into the attic. Tow er 2 laddered the roof and made a vent hole as heavy sm oke emitted from all parts o f the attic. Heavy fire vented through the r o o f as well as the 'Delta' side attic w in­ dow. Hand lines were able to knock dow n the heavy fire.

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with minor injuries. The home was deem ed a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown, but currently under investigation.

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2021 Wallington Holiday Parade WALLINGTON, N J-A fter a two year hiatus due to Covid 19 and other reasons, the Wallington FD Holiday Parade came back in full force on November 27th. Departments from across New Jersey and out of state decorated their rigs to bring back this holiday tradition. Loud and bright was the rule in how to dec­ orate. The parade wound its way through the streets of Wallington to the delight of the spectators.

K n o c k o ff Toys: A counter­ feiter can produce a toy much cheaper than a legitim ate manu­ facturer by using faulty materials and not testing for safety. C ou n ­ terfeiters often market toys with im ages similar to a brand that consum ers already know and trust. Here are tips to spot coun ­ terfeit toys before you buy them.

S econ d -H a n d Toys: Som e bargain retailers will sell secon d­ hand or overstocked products on ­ line without checking on recalls.

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S w a llow ed M agnets: H ouse­ holds with small children should steer clear o f toys that have highpow ered magnets. Battery c o m ­ partments for toys with a button or coin battery must be ch ild­ proof. If a battery can slip out, the toy is not safe for a child.

C h o k in g H azard s: Small parts that choke children present one o f the biggest toy dangers. A toy for children ages 3 to 6 re­ quires a warning label if it in­ cludes small pieces. Also, be cautious when buying toys on ­ line, as posted age restrictions are often wrong.

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S m art Toys: Toys that connect to the internet can p ose security risks, like private data collected on a child, hacking through a B lu e­ tooth connection, or exposure to inappropriate content. B efore buy­ ing a smart toy, please read the fine print on how it interacts with your child. It’ s also go od to G o o g le the to y ’ s name and the manufacturer for complaints or concerns. Check out this vid eo on smart toys with tips from Consum er Reports.

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Illinois: M ehdi Mourad, 21

Muynck was treated and rushed by EMS to nearby

Rank: Firelighter

Eankcnau Hospital where he passed away in the early

Incident Date: June 27, 2021

morning hours o f Monday, July 5, 202L

Death Date: June 27, 2021W abash Fire Protection District

Florida: Thom as M. Barber, 51

Initial Summary: While responding to a multiple vehi­

Rank: Captain

cle accident. Firefighter Mehdi Mourad lost control o f

Incident Date: June 13, 2021

the vehicle he was driving and rear-ended another vehi­

Death Date: June 14, 2021

cle that was stopped on the side o f the interstate due to

Fire Department: Jacksonville Fire and Rescue

severe weather. Mourad was trapped in his vehicle and

Department

had to be extradited. He was then taken to Carle H ospi­

Initial Summary: On Sunday, June, 13, 2021, Captain

tal where he passed away during surgery around 10:30

Thom as M. Barber responded to a m edical call at a

p.m. Mourad had only served with the Wabash Fire Pro­

residence. Early the next morning on Monday, June

tection District for five days. The two passengers in the

14, 2021, Captain Barber went into cardiac arrest at

other vehicle were reportedly taken to an area hospital

his home. H e was rushed to the hospital where he

but expected to make a full recovery.

passed away shortly after arrival.

Virginia: Tyvaughn Eldridge, 26

Florida: Joseph Deltergo, 45

Rank: Firefighter Recruit

Rank: Firefighter

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Incident Date: July 1, 2021

Incident Date: July 12, 2021

Death Date: July 3, 2021

Death Date: July 12, 2021

Fire Department: Chesterfield County Fire and

Fire Department: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

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Initial Summary: On Monday, July 12, 2021, Fire­

Initial Summary: On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Fire­

fighter Joseph Deltergo took his own life while on-duty

fighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge suffered a medical

at the fire station.

emergency during mandatory physical fitness training at the fire department. He passed away on Saturday, July 3,

New Jersey: W illiam “Billy”Shaffer, 53

2021. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Rank: Assistant Ch ief Incident Date: July 14, 2021

Pennsylvania: Sean W. DeMuynck, 35

Death Date: July 14, 2021

Rank: Firefighter

Fire Department: H illsborough Volunteer Fire

Incident Date: July 4, 2021

C om pany #2

Death Date: July 5, 2021

Initial Summary: On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Assis­

Fire Department: L ow er M erion Fire

tant Chief William “Billy”Shaffer responded to a vehi­

Department/Penn W ynne-Overbrook Hills Fire

cle fire. While at the scene, he was found unresponsive

Com pany

by other first responders. He was immediately treated

Initial Summary: On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Firefighter

and was rushed to the RWJ Somerset Hospital where he

Sean W. DeMuynck was operating at the scene o f a resi­

passed away.

dential fire when he was found unresponsive on the third floor o f the single-family dwelling. Firefighter D e­

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Jersey City FD Celebrates 150 Years of Service UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Jersey City is located in the heart of Northeastern New Jersey's urban in­ dustrial center. It has always been known as a tough, blue collar city along the Hudson River waterfront and a railroad center. The city has changed in many ways over the years.

The current redevelopment of the wa­ terfront has made this city one of the largest centers of banking and finance in the United States. There are now over 200 high rise structures consist­ ing of residential, hotel and office space. This city is home to most of the state's tallest buildings, and a popula­ tion approaching 300,000.

During 2021, the Fire Department celebrated 150-years of professional service to its residents and those who work and travel through the county seat Events included a parade that led to the department's annual family pic­ nic at Liberty State Park, an anniver­ sary book published for its members,

an anniversary shoulder patch, and other functions.

In 1871, the career fire department was formed that included 13 engine companies and 5 truck companies.

Paid engineers, foremen, an inspector of horses, and even tillermen were elected to their positions, that year. A resolution by Commissioner Tilden was adopted that all of the companies of the volunteer fire department cease to exist on the striking of the fire alarm bells at 9 'o clock on the morning of June 6th.

During the 2021 celebration, Fire Headquarters came out with a monthly series of subjects, in general order form, of past department history, to honor those who have served before us.

Examples include the Black Tom explosion of 1916 that threw the met­ ropolitan area into a panic, with nu­ merous buildings damaged and six deaths, including 5th Precinct Patrol­ man James Dougherty. Black Tom was originally an island. The gap be­ tween the former island and the shore, about 150-feet wide, had been filled in to accommodate railroad tracks and a narrow road. After World War 1 began, large warehouses, a grain ele­ vator, train tracks and 800-feet of piers were built. Black Tom became the most important point in America for

RON JEFFERS

Downtown Engine Co. 6, in Jersey City, has been assigned a 2019 Pierce 2000-GPM three-stage pumper for the over 200 high rise buildings in the city. The three-stage pump will assist the opera­ tions at these tall buildings with water reaching the upper floors quicker, and to assist with operations in the event of a building pump failure as well as incidents in buildings under construction.

the transfer of munitions and supplies to Allied vessels bound for Europe.

With a weekend skeleton crew work­ ing, a fire was discovered near freight cars. Box 672 was transmitted at 12:30 a.m., July 30th. As Engine 8 and Bat­ talion 5 arrived, the fire had extended to a warehouse and companies began to attack the flames. As the fire grew, box cars filled with shells began to ex­ plode. This was followed by a huge explosion at Barge 17 around 2:12 a.m., that registered 5.5 on the Richter Scale. The order reads that every fire­ man on the scene was blown into the air. Many lost hearing for a period of time. Chief of Department Roger Boyle ordered companies to pull back 300-feet, and he had several engine companies draft from the river. The water main leading to Black Tom was destroyed. Fire boats from the FDNY attacked the fire from the water. Only two city firemen were admitted to German Hospital and released on Au­ gust 1st.

Suspicions were aroused that the war in Europe played a role. The U. S. entered the war and a long investiga­ tion determined that German saboteurs had rowed across the river from Man­ hattan and planted a “ pencil bomb”in several locations at Black Tom. Another G.O. informed current members of the Class of 1947. The de­ partment had struggled through WW II, undermanned. This year, 134 new firefighters joined the FDJC. On No­ vember 1, 1947, with new members, Engine Co.'s 11, 16, 27 and Truck Co.'s 11 and 12 were reorganized and returned to service.

The stockyards fire at the Foot of Sixth Street, in 1941, was also re­ ported. The line-of-duty death of Chief Michael Burke at a fire on Mercer street in 1960.

Also covered was a downtown fire in 1891 that took the life of Chief of Department Henry Farrier, and the collision of Engine 3's steamer killing Stoker Daniel Dinan and one horse, re­ sponding to that fatal fire.

Another historic fire involved the S.S. El Estero ship fire on Easter Sun­ day, 1943. The ship was loaded by the U.S. Army stevedores with 1,365 tons of mixed munitions. City firefighters teamed up with U. S. Coast Guard fire boats and two FDNY boats (“Fire­ fighter”and “ John J. Harvey”).

During the 1930's, the talented members of the Bright Street Shops assembled many pieces of firefighting apparatus at a considerable savings to taxpayers. Aerial ladder trucks and special units were assembled here.

Tiller aerial ladder trucks were assem­ bled using GMC tractors equipped with Buick motors. Only the aerial ladder raising mechanisms of older ap­ paratus were used in the assembly of the ladder trucks. Aerial and extension ladders were manufactured in the shops. Special units, built on various chassis, included a high pressure truck, chemical wagons, searchlight, city service truck and salvage units.

During the 1960's, Mayor Thomas J. Whelan was described as a “ fire buff at heart”. He responded to every mul­ tiple-alarm fire in the city and had a full set of turn-out gear. There is a

GONG CLUB COLLECTION

First due at City Hall from their Mercer Street firehouse, downtown Jersey City Engine Co. 3 members pose with their new American LaFrance pumper that went into service on June 9th, 1920. Engine Co. 3 was disbanded on September 16th, 1961. photo of Mayor Whelan on display at the Gong Club aboard an FDNY fire boat wearing his turn-out gear and white helmet.

In earlier days, Mayor Frank “ I am the Law”Hague was known to roam the city at random, stopping at times to pull a fire alarm box and time the re­ sponse of arriving companies.

The Gong Club fire buff crew, that operates an emergency canteen truck, was organized in 1951. The group had a converted delivery truck that was painted red; and, it was used as their first vehicle. It was quartered in the firehouse at 666 Sumit Avenue, with Engine Co. 7. On Christmas morning 1957, at a 2-alarm fire on Grove Street, Chief of Department Thomas Maloney presented Gong Club members with a gift-keys to the first floor of the Ex­ empt Hall, 244 Bay Street, to house their canteen truck and hold meetings.

The classic old building was once used as Fire Headquarters.

In 2021, after much hard work and dedication by Deputy Chief William McClintock and Firefighter Michael Somma, an anniversary book, "150 Years of Tradition Jersey City Fire De­ partment 1871-2021”, was published containing photos and stories of the department's glorious past to the pres­ ent.

Under Chief of Department Steven J. McGill, the department has close to 700 uniformed members protecting this ever-growing city.

Currently, in front-line duty, the de­ partment operates with 16 engine com­ panies, one squad company (rescue-pumper), 9 ladder companies (two tower ladders), one heavy rescue company, a Mask Service Unit, Safety Officer, one division (deputy chief), 4 battalions, one Field Training Officer (a battalion chief). In addition, line companies are responsible to man other units. This includes fire boats, a High Rise/Tunnel unit, haz-mat, foam tender and other specialized equip­ ment.

In 2021, to remember past compa­ nies that were disbanded during the ca­ reer department's history, spare apparatus that were designated in the 30 series for engines and 40 series for

trucks, were renumbered. Engines re­ ceived the numbers 3, 12, 16, 20, 21, 23. Ladders were re-designated with numbers 1, 5,10 and 13. As a point of information, there was never a front­ line Ladder 13. “ Despite all of the changes and ad­ vances of the past 150 years, one thing has not changed and has remained constant throughout; that is the courage, valor, readiness and devotion of the firefighters and fire officers who heroically serve and have served the citizenry of the City of Jersey City,” Chief McGill wrote in the depart­ ment's anniversary book.

DOWNS: A dwelling fire on Oakmont Rd. in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Twp. killed two cats and left four residents displaced, Nov. 1st., police said.

UPS: On Nov. 7th members of Rutherford Engine Co. 2 attended a plaque dedication ceremony at their old firehouse on Park Avenue. The building is now home for Cafe Ma­ tisse. It was a firehouse for 30-years.

The plaque was the culmination of multiple groups, and firefighters thanked the Rutherford Historical Preservation Committee who “went above and beyond to make this hap­ pen,” according to Facebook. The plaque, honoring the old firehouse, is located in the entryway of the restau­ rant.

DOWNS: Fire consumed the attic area of a 2.5 story dwelling on Buena Vista Ave. in Hawthorne, Nov. 3rd. In addition, there was exposure problems and 3-alarms were sounded. Compa­ nies worked for three hours to bring the fire under control, authorities said.

UPS: NJ State Trooper Tyler Dalrymple was flagged down on AsburyBroadway Rd. in Franklin Twp., Nov. 5th, by a man standing in the road and told the trooper that his friend might be inside of a burning home. The trooper entered the house and searched the smoke-filled structure. He located an unconscious woman in a second-floor bedroom and carried her out to safety.

The Franklin Twp. F.D. responded and contained the fire, officials said.

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Ups & D ow ns C ontinued fro m P age 8 DOWNS: In Hampton Township, police confinned that two people were killed in a small plane crash in a wooded area near Kemah Lake. The flight was on its way to Sussex Airport from Essex County Airport, according to an FAA spokesperson.

LIPS: D avid Russell, owner and president o f Fire & Safety Serv­ ices, LTD (South Plainfield) has been appointed President o f Fire & Em ergency Manufacturers & Serv­ ices A ssociation (FEMSA). This is a leading trade association for the fire and em ergency services indus­ try, representing over 140 com pa­ nies that provide products and services for fire and EM S profes­ sionals all over the world.

D OW N S: A fire consum ed a C am illo Dr. dw elling in Wayne on Nov. 11th. One resident was h os­ pitalized for sm oke inhalation, p o ­ lice Captain Dan Daly said.

LIPS: Morristown firefighters ar­ rived at a fire in a Harrison St. du­ plex, Nov. 15th, and rescued a senior citizen w ho had colla psed inside the building, and they extin­ guished the fire, acting Deputy C h ief Nick Prizzi reported. EMTs from the fire bureau rushed the victim to M orristown M.C. for treatment o f sm oke inhalation, he said.

D OW N S: T w o vehicles were destroyed by fire in an attached garage on Barbara Lane in E n gle­ w ood Cliffs, Nov. 8th. The garage was also consum ed by flames which spread to a more- than5,136-square-foot home, officials said.

LIPS: Firefighters rescued a d og while operating at a basement fire in an Alberta Dr. dwelling, in Sad­ dle Brook, on Nov. 13th, officials said.

DOW NS: A construction worker was killed as the result o f a partial building collapse at a W. Main St. building where a redevelopm ent project is underway in Bound Book, in November. P olice say block s o f cinder b lock dropped when the structure's elevator shaft fell into the site, striking the worker. Local firefighters removed the victim from the 3rd floor and he was transported to a local h os­ pital.

UPS: The W allington F.D. thanked First Net and the National Volunteer Fire C ouncil for donat­ ing pandemic-related supplies, a c­ cording to Facebook. The supplies were distributed to the WFD/EMS and WPD. As part o f an agree­ ment, Wallington was able to share the supplies with the Carlstadt, East Rutherford and Rutherford fire departments.

D OW N S: A 3-alarm fire dam ­ aged five dw ellings on the 800 b lock o f East State St. in Trenton, Nov. 20th. Arriving firefighters found a fire in the m iddle o f a row o f three-story dwellings. Flames were seen on the second and third

floors o f the original fire building and extended via the cockloft into attached exposures, officials said.

LIPS: G o o g le Nest, m anufac­ turer o f the Nest Protect Sm oke and C O Alarm, and the Leary Fire­ fighters Foundation, have part­ nered for the 5th annual “Thank You Grant.” In the spirit o f the Thanksgiving holiday, the grant awards tw o deserving fire depart­ ments across the country with $25,000 grants for new G o o g le technology and equipment. A New Jersey department was a 2021 win­ ner. With the largest junior training program in their county that works with students ages 15-18 to train them for fire school, the Mendham F.D./Mendham Independent H ook & Ladder will benefit from this new tech nology grant.

D OW N S: A single-engine C essna crashed while attempting to land at the O ld Bridge Airport in Englishtown, Nov. 21st. The pilot escaped the crash with minor in­ juries, officials said.

LIPS: On Nov. 21st., members of the M illstone VFD and Jackson Fire Station 56, a horse owner, horse trainers and a veterinarian team ed up using shovels, axes, straps and riggin g to free a horse that was stuck in mud in the w oods, officia ls said. The horse had been m issing from a farm in M illstone Tow nship for several days. A hunter found the horse.

After the horse was freed, it was able to stand on his ow n and a sta­ ble path through the w ood s was created by using rubber mats the entire way out to keep the horse from sinking back into the mud.

D OW N S: T w o pet cats were killed and another was m issing due to a fire that raced through a Victor PI. dw ellin g in Hawthorne, Nov. 21st. A family o f five escaped the flames and smoke, and they were evaluated by EMS, officials said.

LIPS: N ew firefighters in Sum ­ mit are S ergio V illalobos and William Zagorski.

D OW N S: A w om an died and tw o other residents were rescued when fire ripped through a Beach St. hom e in Cranford, Nov. 23rd.

LIPS: Recent prom otions within the Summit Fire Department in­ clude Paul Im bim bo to deputy chief, Ken Jenks to battalion chief and M ichael M am m one to lieu ­ tenant.

DOW NS: A woman was injured after she jum ped out o f a secondfloo r w in dow o f a burning South Orange Ave. building, Newark, on Nov. 26th, officials said. The building later collapsed. The v ic­ tim was taken to a local hospital and she was expected to recover.

LIPS: N ew ly prom oted deputy fire chiefs in New Brunswick are Hirya Haas, M ichael D elutio and Chris Stellatella.

DOW N S: Firefighters operated at a large pole barn blaze on Tuck-

ahoe Rd. in M onroe Twp., Nov. 24th. Numerous tankers were called in to provide a water source.

A ccordin g to M onroe Twp. EMS, one person was airlifted to a burn center for treatment. O ne fire­ fighter was treated for a minor in­ jury.

LIPS: N ew fire captains in New Brunswick are: M ickey Sica, Jarret Dechert, Jake Bornheimer, Peter Ohliger and Anthony Jones.

DOW NS: One man was injured and about 50 displaced after a fire at the Hunter Hills apartment co m ­ plex in Flemington, Nov. 22nd.

O fficials said one man was in crit­ ical condition and flow n to a h os­ pital for treatment.

LIPS: N ew fire lieutenants in N ew Brunswick are: Dana Christianis, T h eodore Wright, Robert B oyle and D onald Salzmann.

DOWNS: A fire tore through the Paramus Junior B aseball League field house on Nov.21st, burning trophies, equipment and other m e­ mentos. In addition, toys that were to be donated to the Bergen County Toys for Tots Foundation were lost, officials said.

LIPS: On Nov. 28th, the Flemington-Raritan R escue Squad and the Raritan Twp. Fire Com pany were dispatched to a report o f a cat trapped in a heating duct inside the ceilin g o f a home in the Sun Ridge developm ent in Raritan Twp., ac­ cordin g to the squad's F acebook page. The cat had entered a central

air vent where the grate had been removed for remodeling work. The cat apparently couldn't back up.

The ow ner tried cat fo o d to lure the pet out, with no success. R es­ cue Sgt. Steve Indoe used tools to open the ceiling and carefully open the metal duct, authorities said.

The cat was then removed, without injury.

D OW N S: South A m boy fire­ fighters found a Catherine Street dw ellin g heavily involved in fire when they arrived, Nov. 23rd. Two occupants were displaced, officials said.

LIPS: Paterson firefighters Craig Puglise and Jeffrey Wanco assisted in the delivery o f a baby in their ambulance, on the side o f the road, after the infant began his entrance into the world, Dec. 2nd, officials said.

D OW N S: One Lafayette Street resident died in an overnight fire that in volved three dw ellings in Paterson, Dec. 4th. About 13 p e o ­ ple were displaced as a result o f the 4-alarm fire, officials said.

LIPS: On D ecem ber 6th, Joseph Alvarez was prom oted to C hief o f Department with the M aplew ood Fire Department.

DOW NS: Twenty families were displaced as the result o f a fire that in volved the C restw ood M anor Apartments in Lakewood, Dec. 4th. Four units were destroyed, o f­ ficials said.

LIPS: In Brick Fire District 2,

Laurelton Fire Co. 1 has m oved into a new M idstreams firehouse.

It has been called a m ajor im ­ provem ent over the small station that was originally on site, o ffi­ cials said. The building houses an engine and rescue along with 20 firefighters assigned to the house, all w ho live within the Midstreams/Princeton Avenue sections o f Brick.

D OW N S: Strong winds en­ gulfed a two-story dw ellin g on Fairmount Ave. in Newark, Dec. 7th, and quickly spread to four ad­ jacent buildings, officials said. The Red Cross was assisting 27 people that were forced out o f their apart­ ments.

LIPS: Steven C asiello has been prom oted to fire captain in M aple­ wood.

D OW N S: C lifton firefighters were busy operating at a fire in­ volvin g a wheat silo delivery sys­ tem at Bay State M illing on Getty Ave., Dec. 3rd.

LIPS: On Novem ber 9th, Passaic M ayor H ector Lora swore in new fire department officers at Fire Headquarters. Promoted to captain were W illiam D iaz and Ernesto Rodrigues III. New lieutenants are Bernie Lawson and Francisco Perez. After reading the new o ffi­ cers qualifications the mayor added, “You are a blessing to our city.”

RONJEFFERS Standing with Passaic Chief of Department Patrick Trentacost Sr., left, are the department's newly promoted fire officers, after a ceremony at Fire Headquarters on November 9th. (L to R): Captains William Diaz, Ernesto Rodrigues III, and Lieutenants Bernie Lawson and Francisco Perez.

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Flames break through the roof during a stubborn dwelling fire on West Harwood Terrace in Palisades Park, November 28th.

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Crews battled this three-alarm auto body shop fire in Egg Harbor City.

PALISADES PARK, NJ - A stubborn fire in a West Plarwood Terrace home challenged firefight­ ers for nearly two hours on Novem ­ ber 28th until they got the upper hand. Com m unications toned out volunteer firefighters and reported receiving numerous phone calls.

Arriving police reported a working fire.

The alarm was transmitted around 1:00 P.M., bringing out all o f the borough's fire companies.

Fire was showing from the front o f the occupied two-and-a-half story, wood-frame dwelling. Firefighters lined in and mutual aid was sum­ m oned from Ridgefield, Fort Fee, Feonia and Fairview.

A view from the open front door showed a collection o f debris at the entrance leading into the home. Hand lines were deployed and som e headway on flames was

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Heavy smoke continued push­ ing from the building, that was vis­ ible in the sky by commuters on Route 46 in Fodi. The interior stairs appeared to be com prom ised as conditions began to deteriorate.

Ground ladders were ordered set up around the structure for egress.

Members were ordered to evacuate the building, and a PAR was co n ­ ducted. Flames then appeared from the second-floor and attic areas.

Due to overhead pow er lines, so com m on in this part o f New Jer­ sey, Fadder 1, positioned in front of the building, was unable to use its aerial ladder. Fort Fee Fadder 1 was located on the 'D' side o f the

fire building, on the hilly street.

That company was able to maneu­ ver their truck at the curb and raised their aerial ladder below power lines to the structure. For a while, the ladder pipe was charged, follow ed by firefighters clim bing the ladder to use hooks.

Heavy smoke pushed out o f the building for a time, as well as flames. Numerous hand lines were utilized from the exterior to assist in knocking down the fire. The in­ cident was placed under control around 2:40 P.M. At the scene, two firefighters were seen being treated by EM S for non-life-threatening injuries. In addition, Teaneck's B ox 54 Club canteen unit was on the scene and set up a rehab station on the chilly and gloom y afternoon.

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - A blaze that originated in the basement o f a large two-and-a-half story frame multi-family home slowly worked its way through the walls to bum off the roof, but caused no injuries on the night o f N ovem­ ber 29th.

Just before 1E00 P.M., companies were dispatched to 42 Arsdale Terrace for a reported fire.

Light smoke was showing on arrival.

Companies entered the structure, found a working basement fire, and a signal 11 was transmitted.

Flames had already extended through the balloon frame walls, and the smoke condition increased.

A second-alarm was sounded and as conditions deteriorated, all m em ­ bers were ordered out o f the build­ ing. After regrouping, companies re-entered and began opening up.

For about one hour conditions re­ mained the same. Medium smoke was showing from all parts o f the large home.

At one point, heavy fire vented out of a second floor window on the 'D' side, but that was quickly knocked down. Shortly after fire broke through the roof towards the rear and the smoke condition wors­ ened dramatically. Companies were once again removed and operations went defensive.

Three elevated master streams, and eventually Millburn’ s Tower 2 were put into operation, as well as several hand lines and a Blitz Fire.

Heavy fire vented out of the front attic windows and the roof was slowly consumed. Two task forces were requested to the scene. Mutual aid from M aplewood, Millburn, South Orange, Bloomfield, and Irv­ ington worked at the scene.

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Fairview Students Aware o f Fire Safety FAIRVIEW, NJ - On the evening o f Novem ber 8th, m em ­ bers o f the borough Fire Preven­ tion Bureau hosted a reception at La Fortuna Restaurant for students who participated in the annual Fire Pre­ vention Poster C on ­ test. The contest is open to third grade students from the borough and A cad­ em y o f Our Lady of Grace.

A banquet room was filled with stu­ dents, parents and teachers. They were w elcom ed by Fire Inspector Pat Buglione, who takes special pride in organizing this event which is now in its tenth year. Fire Official Dennis Licameli and Inspector Kristian Vera also w elcom ed the guests, and they as­ sisted with the awards. In addition.

Battalion Chief Vincent Buglione and Father Peter Sticco, Fire De-

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partment Chaplain and Pastor of Our Lady o f Grace R.C. Church, were in attendance.

This year's theme was “Learn the Sounds o f Fire Safety.”Posters created by students had an accent on smoke and carbon monoxide de­ tectors and their warning sounds.

One poster read, “Hear the beep, get on your feet.”Others possessed reference to changing batteries when you hear a “Chirp!”.

During the month o f October, the winning posters were on display at Borough Hall. They were then put on display at the restaurant.

Mrs. Capano's 3rd grade class at Public School #3 won first prize.

The winning students included: Amanda M. Morales Canas, Emely B. Quevado Vielman, David M. Carruchich, K eyliss A. Estrada Moreno, Samantha N. Ruiz R o s­ ales, Gladis J. Guerra Aiquejay and Laura Saravia.

The first place poster at A cad­ em y o f Our Lady o f Grace came from Ms. DeNardo's class and stu­ dent Bryan Zuniga.

The winning classes are listed, by years, on two trophies which are on display at the respective schools.

Members o f the Fire Prevention Bureau encourage local students, their teachers and their parents to be aware o f fire safety. They take great pride in this annual event.

- RON JEFFERS

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Fire Inspector Pat Buglione holds trophy with Mrs. Capano's third grade class poster winners from PS #3. Inspector Kristian Vega looks on.

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Students from Ms. Denardo's third grade class along with Inspector Buglione, Fr. Peter Sticco, Fire Official Licameli and Inspector Vera.

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All Hands Fire Damages Collingswood Home C O L L IN G SW O O D , NJ - At approxim ately 12:05 P.M. on Thanksgiving Day, N ovem ber 25th, the C o llin gsw o o d Fire D e ­ partment and accom panying auto­ matic mutual aid were dispatched to 107 Linden Avenue for the re­ port o f a dw elling fire. Numerous calls were received and the large lume up confirmed a working fire.

Westmont Fire C hief Dan Devitt was the first fire officer to ar­ rive and reported fire show ing from a two-and-a-half story, wood-frame, single-fam ily dwelling. Squad Com pany 16, under the com m and o f Lt. Matt Skowronek, was the first appara­ tus to arrive and stretched a oneand-three-quarter inch hand line to attack the fire.

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dw elling and threatening the 'D' exposure, so the d ecision was made to sw eep the exterior o f the fire building and protect the ex p o­ sure. The second arriving engine company, Pennsauken Engine 1132, stretched the secon d hand line to attack the fire from the in­ terior o f the fire building.

The fire was quickly knocked and crew s perform ed extensive overhaul. The fire was placed under control shortly thereafter.

The fire is believed to have started in a trash can on the exterior o f the dwelling. N o injuries were re­ ported.

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Westmont ladder company prepares to ladder the dwelling to assist with fire extinguishment and overhaul.

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Westmont Fire Lt. Josh Bennett overhauling the 'D' side of the dwelling.

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Lt. Matt Skowronek and FF Applegate sweep and extinguish the bulk of the fire on the 'D' side of the dwelling, preventing extension into the 'D' exposure.

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A Fresh Start in 2022 Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

What an unprecedented year we have all experienced. H uge changes both culturally and polit­ ically have seem ed to test and push many o f us to the ragged edge. At the same time, we all know that there is silver lining around every dark cloud. The sil­ ver lining around the clou d o f Covid, civil unrest, political co n ­ cerns, econ om ic challenges is that each and every year w e get the opportunity to start fresh again.

Even if the aforementioned situa­ tions carry into the new year, there is som ething hopeful and prom ising about the word “new.”

The prospect o f “new”almost al­ ways brings with it a feelin g o f hope. H ope for change, hope for a better tom orrow ...

Let’ s all look to the B ible for hope and a better future.

For I know the plans that I have for you,'declares the LORD, plans fo r prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NASB) Three things w e learn from this scripture: 1. G od has a plan for our lives 2. His plans involve prosper­ ity and not disaster 3. He brings to all w ho seek Him a future and a hope.

G od is always moving. G od is always blessing. Som etim es you give life your best shot and you still com e up short. Som etim es you d o your very best in raising your children and they still make those bad decisions. Som etim es you w ork really hard on making a strong marriage and it just doesn't make any progress; it seem s to go in the direction you h oped it would.

G o o d N ew s Is: As w e begin this New Year - 2022 - We can all get a fresh start.

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LITTLE DIG GUYS I f you have photos you would like to see in our Little Big Guys feature, please upload them on our website www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.

In Franklin Township, Gloucester County, the Franklinville Fire Company has in service as Brush 43-15 this 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4x4 with Lee’s conversion. It has a Power Stroke diesel engine. Other features and inventory include a brush guard, Hale 250-GPM pump, two whip lines, %-inch wye discharge, 1 %-inch pre-connect, forest hose reel, 300gallon water tank, Ramsey 6-ton winch with front and rear receivers, a Honda 1 kw genlite, telescoping scene lights, Foam Pro Pak, three Indian tanks, dry chemical extinguisher, BLS pack, shovels, brooms, crowbar, Halligan Tool, bolt cutter and fire shelters.

"The Lord says, 'Forget about what has happened before. Do not think about the past. Instead, look at the new things I'm going to do.'"

Isaiah 43:18,19 The B ible says that G od is very interested in your future.

Forget about what's happened before, d on ’ t dwell on the past. It's over. The book's closed on it.

Alw ays remember, G od is far more interested in your future than He is in your past.

G od says: “...look at the new

things I'm going to do. "

G od is anxious to forgive you o f past sins. He isn't interested in your past. He's interested in your future. That's where you're goin g to spend the rest o f your life.

He says, "forget about what's happened before.." Don't let any­ thing that happened in 2021 mess up your 2022. Instead, look at the “new thing”G o d ’ s goin g to do.

Happy New Year!

Fernando Villicana Fire Service Chaplain

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Franklinville's Brush 43-15, 2008 Ford F-450/Lee's has a 250-GPM pump, 300-gallon water tank and 6-ton winch.

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A challenge coin was made to celebrate the Jersey City Fire Depart­ ment's 150th anniversary as a career fire department.

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Ftight/rear view of Franklinville's Brush 43-15 shows pump compartment with access screen below.

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The Wallington FD Holiday parade places an accent on lights.

Some firefighters "lit up" their person, as seen here, preparing Elmwood Park's 2007 Chevy squad unit.

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This North Arlington Ford was ready for holiday parade duty.

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Rockaway Township C-1's Ford was in the holiday spirit.

Members of Jersey City Engine Co. 20 ready for duty with their 1918 American LaFrance apparatus.

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For their support and assistance with communication improvements, Bergen County Mutual Aid Co­ ordinators Joe Alverez (4th from left) and Stu Blank (right) were recognized at the November 3rd meeting of the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association. SBFCA officers are, (L to R): 2nd VP Marty Loesner, 1st VP Bryan Hennig and President Scott Muttel.

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On November 27th, Hackensack Firefighter Mickey Golabek, of Ladder Co. 1, worked his last tour of duty after 26 years of service.

On a warm May 16th, 2020, Firefighter Golabek took a bottled water break during a multiple-alarm fire that involved a Main Street com­ mercial building.

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Mr. & Mrs. Claus posed for photos before participating in the traditional Wallington F.D. Holiday Pa­ rade. Area residents, firefighters and plenty of kids assembled on the chilly November 27th evening to start the holiday season. After a two-year hiatus, the parade returned to the delight of many. The first parade was organized in 2002. The Wallington Fire Department lost 11 members and ex-chiefs during the pandemic that were honored in the parade activities.

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Shown below are a few MedEvac photos taken this year.

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Southstar lifting off.

Plainsboro Engine 49 has been assigned a 2021 E-One Cyclone 2250-GPM/700GWT/30-GFT (B) pumper with five-man cab, low hose bed, roll-out tool trays, booster reel possessing 200-feet of one-inch hose, and many more features. It also pos­ sesses the new Cyclone 100-inch wide cab. Engine 49 was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Firefighters from West Tuckerton FD watching over Southstar.

Plainsboro Brush 49's 2013 Ford F450/Knapheide/E.R.S. Fleet Repair 250-GPM/250GWT pumper has received 2020 refurb body work from PL Custom.

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RWJ medEvac landing at Eagleswood Firehouse.

Plainsboro U49-1 is a 2020 Ford F350/Knapheide utility truck.

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For the Jersey City Fire Department's 150th anniversary, the reserve ladder trucks As part of the Jersey City FD's 150th-anniversary, spare apparatus were re-numbered 40 series numbers were changed, and apparatus have been numbered for former with the designations of past fire companies that were disbanded over the years. truck companies that were disbanded over the years. This reserve 2003 E-One 110- Former Engine 15's 2001 Pierce Saber 1250-GPM/500-GWT pumper became a spare foot rear-mount model is now designated Ladder 1. It saw original duty with Ladder and is now designated as Engine 3. Engine Co. 3 was disbanded in 1961.

Co. 11. Ladder Co. 1 was disbanded on March 22nd, 1991.

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Hamilton Engine 19 has been assigned a 2020 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM/1000-GWT model with rescue-body. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

In the Hamilton Fire Department, organized in 2021, Engine 18 is a 2020 Pierce En­ forcer 1500-GPM/750-GWT pumper, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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With the organization of the Hamilton F.D., former Nottingham Fire Company Truck 17's 2005 E-One 2000-GPM/300-GWT/95-foot platform has been re-designated Hamilton Truck 10.

In South Brunswick Fire District 1, Kendal Park Engine 221 has a 2020 E-One Typhoon 2000-GPM/750-GWT/30-GFT pumper equipped with a front "jump line", booster reel, eight-man cab and low hose bed. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Bogota Councilman Robert Robbins swears in Bogota's new Fire Chief, Joseph Klieber. Joseph's wife, Heather, who is also a firefighter, holds the bible while Joseph's mother looks on.

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New Life Members of the Jersey City Gong Club received their awards at the organization's 70th anniversary dinner on November 20th. (Lto R): Buffalo, N.Y., Fire Captain Ken Sikora and FDNY Field Comm. Dispatcher Bill Ladell.

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On November 3rd, The Fiesta Restaurant (Wood-Ridge) Proprietor Keith Rado (second from left) was named an Honorary Member of the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association for his service and dedi­ cation to the organization. With him are, (Lto R): 1st Vice President Bryan Hennig, ex-President Tony Choido, President Scott Muttel and 2nd Vice President Marty Loesner.

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North Hudson First Battalion Chief Al Salvesen, an admitted Red Socks fan, met Cambridge, Ma., Fire Chief Gerry Mahoney at the 3-alarm fire in Guttenberg on November 19th. Chief Mahoney was in town for the Gong Club's 70th anniversary party.

North Hudson Captain Dave Pierce, of Squad Co. 2, takes a break during the labor-intensive 3-alarm fire involving a mixed occu­ pancy building on 70th Street, Guttenberg, November 19th.

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Stubborn Fire Keeps North Hudson Firefighters Busy GUTTENBERG, NJ - A fire in­ volving a remodeled three-story, wood-frame, mixed occupancy building resulted in a labor intensive battle by firefighters from the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue that protects five Hudson County munic­ ipalities.

Shortly after 9:00 P.M., on No­ vember 19th, an AFA assignment of three engines, one truck and a bat­ talion chief were dispatched to 20170th Street. Police Officer Jabber arrived and reported smoke in the rear of the first floor restaurant.

Upon arrival of the first fire compa­ nies, the assignment was filled out, dispatching another engine, truck, rescue, safety officer, RIC team and Deputy 1.

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All occupants of the restaurant and apartments were removed, as a sec­ ond-alarm was transmitted. Interior units reported fire traveling “voids on the 'C' side,”and a third-alarm was struck by Deputy Chief Mike Falco.

Inside the building, firefighters found a labor intensive situation with tin ceilings to pull to find hid­ den fire. Heavy smoke rolled out of the building and covered the neigh­ borhood. Fire eventually broke

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Flames attracted a New York TV station news helicopter that flew overhead to cover the story.

Numerous hand lines were used, along with a lot of “truck work.”

The first two ladder companies on the assignment were aerial ladders.

The second-alarm truck, Tower Fadder 3, was a block away due to the narrow and congested streets that are common in this area. Truckees used an aerial ladder and saws to open up the top-floor sidings on Broadway, where firefighters had difficulty gaining access to flames from the interior. After the heavy fire was knocked down, apparatus was moved from the Broadway side o f the building and Tower Fadder 3 was placed into position. Firefight­ ers opened up the space along the 'B' side of the building to expose the hidden flames and knocked them out with a tower monitor.

One firefighter suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and was taken to Palisades Medical Center, in North Bergen, where he was treated and released.

The main body of fire was was knocked down around 10:40 P.M. Weary firefighters took breaks out­ side o f the building and walked a block away from the scene to the Gong Club canteen truck for bottled water, hot chocolate or coffee.

As a side note, the fire occurred on the eve of the Gong Club's 70th anniversary party, that was delayed for one year due to COVID-19. In town, was Buffalo, N.Y., Fire Cap­ tain Ken Sikora, who is also a Gong Club member. He and his late father, Richard, became friends with club members in 1980 and developed a fond relationship with New Jersey and its firefighters, ever since. Cap­ tain Sikora was the chauffeur o f the club's canteen and set up the rehab station at the fire. He was later as­ sisted by other club members at the scene. On the evening of November 20th, Captain Sikora received an award as a Fife Member of the Gong Club. In addition, Cambridge, Ma., acting Chief of Department Gerry Mahoney, was at the fire with a club member. He too has had a long term relationship with the Gong Club, and the chief was in town for the an­ niversary party.

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RONJEFFERS A special 150th anniversary patch was created for the Jersey City Fire Department's 2021 celebration as a career department.

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Rigs from Gloucester and Cumberland Counties; EESS Named Swab Dealer for NJ This month we offer photos of Franklin Township in Gloucester County and the City Vineland in Cum­ berland County. For a number of years I have photographed the township’ s fire companies of Janvier, Star Cross, Malaga and Forest Grove, but have never been able to photograph Franklinville. But this last time we found a couple of members in quarters who helped us out. So this month their major apparatus is featured plus their brush truck in the Little Big Guys fea­ ture. Their utility truck will be featured in next month’ s Little Big Guys. Of the major apparatus is a 2005 KME Renegade rescue pumper, a 2016 KME Severe Service pumper, a 2013 Peterbilt 357/KME 4,000-gallon ten­ der and a 1998 KME Renegade 75foot quint. See the photos for additional information. Malaga’ s 2021 Spartan Gladiator/SVI is featured. A number of the specs can be found in the December column in the Campbell Supply report. From Cumberland County, Vineland’ s 2021 Pierce En­ forcer 107 quint and 2004 Seagrave pumper are shown. For a little trivia, the City of Vineland is the largest city in our state being roughly 69-squaremiles as compared to Newark which is 25.75-square-miles. In comparison however Vineland only has one career fire station with the rest being volun­ teer, whereas Newark is a fully career department.

On a quick note we want to report that the Helmetta Volunteer Fire De­ partment (Middlesex County) re­ ceived a donation of a 1996 Pierce Dash pumper from the Independent FC in Morganville in Marlboro Town­ ship (Monmouth County). It replaced a 1980 Mack CF pumper formerly of West Fong Branch.

In dealer news Emergency Equip­ ment Sales & Service has been named as the dealer and service center for Swab Wagon Company covering all of NJ, Delaware and parts of Pennsyl­ vania. Since 1868, Swab has been pro­ ducing highly custom fire and rescue apparatus from their Elizabethville, PA manufacturing facility. In New Jer­ sey Swab’ s fire and rescue bodies are available on any commercial chassis options, Spartan custom chassis and now also the full line of HME AhrensFox custom chassis. EESS has also re­ ceived an order from the Howell Township (Monmouth County) First Aid & Rescue Squad No. 1 for an Excellance Type 1 4x4 custom ambu­ lance on a Ford F-550 chassis. To save time and cost, this ambulance will use a refurbished module which was in stock at Excellance’ s Madison, AL fa­ cility from a previous lease turn in. A fourth Excellance Type III custom am­ bulance on a Ford E-450 chassis was delivered to the Gloucester County EMS. An additional order of four more Type III Excellance ambulances was received and is in production for Gloucester County. They have also completed a full mechanical restora­ tion of a 1969 Ford C/Hahn pumper for the East Freehold FC in Freehold Township (Monmouth County). It rePlease send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus o f the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1Ardmore Street New Windsor, NY 12553.

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH E i A A look at w hat’ s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

J0HN M. MALECKY Franklinville FC T-43-12, 2013 Peterbilt 357/KME 2000/4000.

JOHN M. MALECKY Malaga FC's Ft-4348, 2021 Spartan/Gladiator/SVI with 25 kw gener­ ator. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

Franklinville FC L-43-16, 1998 KME Renegade 2000/400/75-ft. and 6.6 kw generator.

JOHN M. MALECKY Franklinville FC E-43-18, 2005 KME Renegade 2250/500/20A/30B and 30 kw generator.

JOHN M. MALECKY Vineland L-4, 2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2000/300 with 107-foot Ascen­ dant aerial. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY Franklinville FC E-43-11, 2016 2000/1000/30A and 10 kw generator. ceived an extensive overhaul of the drivetrain, electrical system and brake system, steering and suspension and the fire pump. The classic rig was towed in originally and driven home by members of the fire company. They have also received an order from the Valley View Co. 1 from Denville Township (Morris County) for an HME Ahrens-Fox 1500-GPM custom mini-pumper. It will be in a Ford F550 4-door chassis with a Buckstop Super-Single Wheel and lift conver­ sion, stainless steel bolted body con­ struction, roll-up doors, a 400-gallon water tank and a SoundOff Signal lighting package.

Blaze Emergency Equipment report two Sutphen orders from Warren Township (Somerset County). The first is for Rescue 61 of the Mt. Bethel FC. Specs include a Monarch Severe Duty cab and chassis, eight seats, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, 220-inch wheelbase, Harrison genera­ tor, two Command Fight Knight FED towers, rescue bumper with two pre­

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Defender Emergency Products has made two deliveries. One was a Medix RP-90 Type III ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. The other is a Rosenbauer top-mount EXT pumper to the Cape May Court House FC in Middle Township (Cape May County). Specs include a 70-inch Commander cab with eight-inch raised roof, Cummins F9, 450 hp diesel en­ gine, Command Fight, Whelen light-

JOHN M. MALECKY Vineland E-4, 2004 Seagrave, 2000/750 with 15 kw generator. ing package, Rosenbauer hot dipped galvanized frame rails, a Waterous CSUC20,1500-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank, and Pneumax CAFS system. They have received an order from Tenafly (Bergen County) for a Rosenbauer single-axle 109-foot Viper aerial with an EXT body. Specs in­ clude a 78-inch Commander cab with an 11-inch raised roof, Cummins X-12, 500 hp diesel engine, Whelen lighting package, Rosenbauer hot dipped gal­ vanized frame rails, Rosenbauer hot dipped ladder sections and wireless re­ mote with Smart Aerial Technology.

Fire & Safety Services has received the following Pierce orders: for Clark (Union County) a stock Enforcer 107foot Ascendant ladder quint, for Mil­ lville (Cumberland County) an Enforcer 100-foot Ascendant mid­

mount tower, for Hackensack (Bergen County), an Enforcer pumper, for Fower Bank (Burlington County) an International MV pumper, for the Brookview FC in East Brunswick Township (Middlesex County) an En­ forcer pumper and for Pompton Fakes (Passaic County) an Arrow XT 100foot Ascendant mid-mount tower.

Pierce deliveries include a Ford F-550 mini pumper to Hillsborough (Somer­ set County), an Enforcer pumper to Scotch Plains (Union County), and En­ forcer pumper to Midland Park and an Enforcer PUC heavy duty non-walk-in rescue to Saddle Brook (both Bergen County) and an Arrow XT heavy duty walk-in rescue to the South Wall FC in Wall Township (Monmouth County).

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Apparatus of the Month 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid While

Using Child Safety Seats

Continued fr o m Page 38 Campbell Supply Co., LLC has delivered a Spartan ER Star Series pumper to Blackwood FC in Gloucester Township District 4 (Camden County). Specs include a Gladiator LFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, top-mount Hale Qmax 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks.

They have received an order from the Franklin Township (Somerset County) Fire District 1 for a Spartan Metro Star pumper with MFD chas­ sis, 10-inch raised roof cab, Waterous 2000-GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank. Also on order is a Star Se­

ries pumper for Belford Engine in Middletown Township (Monmouth County). Specs include a Gladiator chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins F9, 450 hp diesel engine.

Hale Qmax 1750-GPM pump, 750gallon water tank and a Harrison gen­ erator.

VCI Emergency Vehicle Spe­ cialists has made two Horton ambu­ lance deliveries: the Finden FD (Union County) received a 457 on a Ford F-450 chassis and Galloway Township EMS (Atlantic County) re­ ceived a stock model on a Ford F-350 4x4 chassis.

Car seats are designed to save young lives. Unfortunately, al­ though m ost parents think they are installing the seats correctly, the National H ighw ay Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 46% o f car and b ooster seats are misused! The con sequ en ces can be deadly, given that m otor vehicle a c c i­ dents are the number-one killer of kids in this country.

The Centers for D isease C on ­ trol and Prevention (CDC) esti­ mates that car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71% to 82% for children. B ooster seat use reduces the risk for seri­ ous injury by 45% for children ages 4 to 8 com pared with seat belt use alone.

Avoid These Five Common Mistakes B efore you begin any car or b ooster seat installation, thor­ oughly read through the u ser’ s manual. Familiarize yourself with all o f the parts o f your seat and keep the NHTSA tips for installa­ tion handy in case you need a re­ fresher.

Mistake #1: Seat Too Loose

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Parade Grand Marshall is being driven on West Cape May's 1921 Model T Pumper.

West Cape May Christmas Parade Returns W EST C A P E MAY, NJ After a year off due to COVID-19, the annual West Cape May Christ­ mas Parade kicked off the holiday season again in southern New Jer­ sey on D ecem ber 4th. P eople filled the sidewalks in anticipation o f the return o f a 55-year tradi­ tion.

Parade observer Finda Vanderslixew Adment was excited to watch it with her grandchildren, saying, “What a great w eekend in C ape May! The parade was just amazing, our grandkids had twin­ kles in their ey es!Thank you to all

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Marching bands from all over southern N ew Jersey, and floats from businesses around Cape May County assem bled by the West C ape May Firehouse and p ro­ ceeded south down Broadway into Cape May City before ending on Carpenter Fane.

Mistake #2: Harness Too Loose -Test it: O n ce the child is in

3 the car seat, pinch the harness at the shoulder with the chest clip correctly in place. If y ou ’ re unable to pinch any ex cess webbing, it’ s tight enough.

-The danger: A child can easily slip out o f a loose harness or even be ejected from the vehicle, suffer­ ing severe injuries.

-Fast fix: Always use the chest clip, and position it level with the armpit. Make sure the harness passes through the proper slots and is tightly buckled. There should be no slack.

Mistake #3: Infant Turned Face Forward Too Soon -Test it: A ccordin g to the American A cadem y o f Pediatrics, all children should remain rear­ facin g at least until they turn 2 years old or have reached the max­ imum height or weight capacity of the infant car seat. Inspections show that 30% o f infants are turned around too soon.

-The danger: An infant’ s bones and spinal cord are still forming.

When a child is rear-facing, the most substantial part o f her body the back - can better absorb the im m ense forces o f a crash. An in­ fant’ s relatively heavy head can catapult when facing forward, put­ ting pressure on the undeveloped spine and risking paralysis or death.

-Fast fix: Read the seat label and fo llow age and height/weight limits.

Mistake #4: Rear-Facing In­ fant Seat Not at a 45-Degree Angle

are installed in a position that’ s too upright.

-The danger: An infant’ s air­ way is as narrow as the diameter o f a soda straw. If a rear-facing seat leans too far forward, the baby’ s head can fall forward, cut­ ting off her airway.

-Fast fix: If your safety seat is not equipped with an adjustable pedestal to ensure the correct angle, tightly rolled-up towels or a section o f a sw im m ing pool n o o ­ dle can be placed under the area where a baby’ s feet rest.

Mistake #5: Not Knowing the Age Stages -Test it: Any child between 40 and 80 pounds and up to 4’ 9”tall (generally kids from 4 to 8 years old) needs a booster seat. And chil­ dren under 13 should never sit in the front seat.

-The danger: An adult seat belt d o e sn ’ t correctly restrain a child because it crosses the body at the w ron g position: too high on the belly and across the shoulder. Plus, children often m ove the shoulder belt behind them because it’ s un­ comfortable. A child still too small for a seat belt can sustain internal, head, or spinal injuries during a crash.

-Fast fix: M ove older children to a booster seat when they reach the height or weight limit allow ed by the car seat manufacturer.

H ere’ s a handy guide for ch oosing the right seat.

If you have ANY doubt about the proper selection or installation o f your child or booster seat, find a child passenger safety technician or checkup station near you. A ch ild ’ s life is at stake!

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-Test it: Many infant car seats have a built-in level that tells you when your seat is at the w rong angle. M ore often than not, seats

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-The danger: In a collision, a child in a loose seat cou ld crash into the front seat and suffer se ­ vere head and face injuries.

-Fast fix: Add your weight and tighten the seat belt as much as possible. For forward-facing seats, also use the top tether to help lock the seat in place.

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Flanders Fire Company members cover their new Pierce Tower 96 with lights before participating in the Wallington Holiday Parade, November 27th.

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Santa spread some Christmas cheer while passing through Cliffside Park in December.

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Members, family and friends of the Cliffside Park Fire Department prepare to turn out for the annual William Killinger Christmas Tour on December 11th. The CPFD takes their holiday events seriously.

Every street in the Borough is covered by fire apparatus and Mr. & Mrs. Claus and their helpers.

A Christmas tradition. During the Cliffside Park Fire Department's Christmas tour, ex-Chief Anthony Lupica (black jacket) makes a stop on Knox Avenue to visit Roxie and give the Christmas dressed-up K-9 a dog biscuit.

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Congratulations Township of Saddle

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