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SECOND ALARM DWELLING FIRE IN CAMDEN

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Camden, NJ - On April 23rd at 11:58 A.M., Camden Fire Department units (Squad 7, Engine 10, 1, Ladder 1, 3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1) were dispatched to 1159 Morton Street in the Whitman Park neighborhood for the report of a dwelling fire with people reportedly trapped.

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FIRE AND EMS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY Lake County, FL Fire Rescue to begin sterilizing Here's how Bergen County, NJ firefighters are stepping up safety N95 masks TAVARES, FL – Lake County Fire Rescue will begin the process of sterilizing N95 masks for reuse among first responders in Lake County. In partnership with the Florida Department of Health, the Lake County Office of EMS and Medical Director, and the Lake County Office of Public Safety Support, the procured Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination Unit can sterilize up to 300 masks at once during the three-hour process.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that N95 masks sterilized with Hydrogen Peroxide blocked infectious particles just as effectively as new masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved N95 sterilization and reuse, which will assist in filling the gap while product manufacturers work to meet the growing demand.

The mask integrity will be rou-

JUMP TO FILE #041320119 tinely evaluated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A sample run was completed over the weekend and tested by Advent Health. The test was negative for any bacteria or the virus, proving that the process is successfully sterilizing the masks.

“This will put our first responders at ease knowing that there is a system in place that will ensure an unlimited supply of PPE,” said Lake County Fire Rescue Chief Jim Dickerson. The Sterilization process is being conducted by Lake County Fire Rescue’s Special Operations Response Team; Hazardous Materials team members will wear personal protective equipment during

the process to protect both themselves and the integrity of the sterilized masks.

“The science behind it is highly effective,” said Meaghan Hislop, a biologist with CURIS Decontamination Systems. “What our device is going to do is disperse the Hydrogen Peroxide into the air and then hold the saturation in the air for a certain time period.”

The career firefighters of Lake County Fire Rescue protect county residents and visitors in an area covering approximately 1,200 square miles, with nearly 70,000 residences and up to 2,000 commercial properties. For up-to-date news on Lake County Fire Rescue, visit, www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFireRescue or www.twitter.com/lakefirePIO. - LAKE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

Nine Concord, NH Firefighters Cleared to Return to Work CONCORD, NH- Nine City firefighters who were self-quarantined at home have been cleared to return to duty after a person they came in contact with tested negative for COVID-19.

The nine members from two different fire companies responded to the same residence on different days for EMS runs unrelated to the coronavirus. Interim Concord Fire Chief Guy Newbury reported a patient from the home was transported to the hospital twice and someone in

JUMP TO FILE #040720100 the household later exhibited signs of COVID-19.

The city announced a few days later that the test results revealed the patient were not infected with COVID-19 and all nine firefighters were cleared to leave home after being quarantined and return to duty.

"The department will continue to utilize the protocols put into place

regarding personal protective equipment so our department can continue to treat patients in out community safely," city officials said in a statement. City firefighters were only using personal protective equipment or PPE on medical calls where COVID-19 was suspected. However, the recent scare quickly resulted in a change of department policy even when a patient is not suspected of COVID-19.

- JAY HEATH

Hampton, FL Center Serving as Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site OCALA, FL - April 22, 2020 – Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics will be staffing a temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Hampton Center, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd.

Testing will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to

JUMP TO FILE #042220109 12pm, until further notice. Testing will be for symptomatic patients, by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Marion County at 352-644-2590.

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amid coronavirus outbreak BERGEN COUNTY, NJ New Jersey residents are being told to stay home and avoid the dangers of the coronavirus. Yet thousands of men and women across the state are capable of breaking their self-quarantine at a moment’s notice as firefighters.

First responders are always deemed essential personnel in times of trouble, but the spread of the virus has brought with it added safety precautions. That is especially evident in Bergen County, which has seen the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 of any county in New Jersey.

“Firehouses are closed,” said Alan Silverman, fire official for the borough of New Milford. “It’s not often that you can say that’s the case. All meetings and drills are canceled. The door is locked unless there is a call.”

When there is an emergency, firefighters are asked to come out only if they show no symptoms themselves. Apparatus used is cleaned thoroughly, including a bleach spray for the inside of the trucks, and tools are checked to be in working order, used only in an emergency.

New Milford, much like other communities, has taken to social media and its own website to let people know what steps they can take if there is an alarm. Residents are asked to put signs on front doors if someone inside is infected with the virus. Residents are also being asked to inform dispatchers when calling for an emergency.

Dispatchers across the area have been instructed to relay virus information, providing a code over the radio to firefighters. The code, which may vary from town to town, is confidential to the public, so as to not worry other citizens who may be listening to dispatches.

Fire companies have Tyvek suits and goggles that can be worn instead of the usual turnout gear

JUMP TO FILE #033120115 and bunker pants in case there is a residence with a COVID-19 case.

Standard firefighting gear is swapped out when possible in a situation. Despite regular gear being cleaned often to remove hazards absorbed into the materials, the suits provide a safer alternative to first responders in this situation.

“We are here to serve our communities, but our priority for safety has always been our fellow firefighters,” said Marty Loesner, chief of the Little Ferry Fire Department. “If we do not keep ourselves safe, we cannot be there to keep our residents safe. We have to still provide a service, but we have to be as safe as humanly possible at this stage of the game.”

Departments have also cut themselves down to smaller crews in firetrucks when it's possible, to keep crews at a distance from one another.

“We have been fortunate to have a light load of calls,” Loesner said. “We haven’t had to use some of the policies we have in place. Hopefully, we don’t have to. If we do, we hope our residents can help keep us safe so that we can do the same for them.”

Silverman, who also works as a fire inspector in New Milford, said inspectors were informed this week that inspections have ceased for the time being as a safety precaution.

“I am in touch with the borough administrator often to check in on the situation,” Silverman said. “I don’t imagine that we will be allowing any fire inspections in town until probably May. That alone might keep some businesses closed that could otherwise remain open.”

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Union City Fireman Robert "Bobbie" Gemignani, third from left, as I remember him as a high school kid, and my local hero, when the city received Snorkel 1 in 1965.

Robert Gemignani Was A Dedicated Firefighter My first Union City Fire Department friend, when I was in high school in the 1960's, and wanted to be a fireman first, a cop second, was Robert “Bobbie” Gemignani. A hometown hero for me. Later, we would work together, he on the FD and me on the PD, at fires and other incidents. He ran out of the 16th Street firehouse over the years on Snorkel 1, Engine 1 and Deputy Chief's Aide. I patrolled that area.

Fireman Gemignani, 85 (which was the title back then), passed away at the New Jersey Firemen's Home, in Boonton, April 19th.

He was always friendly and loved his job. He and another city fireman, Bob Nevill (or the “Two Bobbies” as I called them), were both long-time friends of mine.

They both battled plenty of fires in the buckets of the city's two Snorkels.

Ironically, Bob Nevill passed away a few weeks earlier.

Gemignani was thoughtful of others. He was part of the original UCFD Christmas parades down Bergenline and Summit Avenues, that started in the 1970's. The parade continues to this day as the North Hudson parade, and now much longer, passing through four municipalities. He was busy collecting and wrapping toys for kids. Gemignani was also part of

JUMP TO FILE #042720107 the newly organized volunteer ambulance corps, established in 1971, with his buddy, Battalion Chief Louie Ciavatti.

Gemignani had a nickname for almost everyone. For example, he called Nevill “Arson Artie,” when he got involved in fire investigations.

Fireman Gemignani was FMBA Local 12 president for many years. He was a good husband and father for their two daughters, driving a truck on his days off.

I've know his wife, Estelle, from my patrol days, before she became a police civilian telephone operator and clerk, and before she married Bobbie. We worked together for many years in a patrol squad and later in BCI, with myself as a detective and Estelle as a clerk. We had a “busting” relationship, which is part of the job. All well meaning. She could take it and dish it out, like her husband.

Many laughs were had by all of us over the years.

Another member of the old school of firefighting has left us.

May my old friend Rest in Peace.

Rescues Made At Passaic Third Alarm Passaic, NJ - At approximately 2:30 P.M. on the afternoon of April 27th, Passaic companies were dispatched to 189 Dayton Ave. on a report of a fire. Prior to FD arrival police units were reporting a working fire. First due companies arrived and located a fire on the third floor of a three-story taxpayer. A second-alarm was quickly struck, bringing additional companies to the scene. Hand lines were stretched and went into operation in the fire apartment as ladder companies went to the roof for ventilation.

During operations a bystander spotted a mother and small child, both at a third-floor window. The mother and small girl waved their hands to get firefighters' attention.

At this time Firefighter Ricardo Figueroa climbed a ground ladder and carried the small girl down with help from Deputy Chief Chris DiBella.

At the same time Truck 1's bucket was positioned to the same apartment window as Firefighter Ruby Alfaro got the mother in the bucket and brought her down

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A third-alarm was transmitted during the operation for manpower.

The fire was declared under control at 3:54 P.M. Mutual aid from Paterson, Clifton and Wallington operated on scene, while companies from Carlstadt, East Rutherford and Rutherford covered.

“It was a tremendous effort by police, fire and EMS working together, with only minor injuries to firefighters who were treated at the scene," the chief said following the fire. “I cannot be any more proud as a chief,” Trentacost said during a virtual promotion ceremony that he and other firefighters participated in following the blaze.

Authorities were investigating the cause.

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North Carolina: Joseph Jessie Tucker, Jr., 62 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: March 8, 2020 Death Date: March 8, 2020 Fire Department: Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Safety Officer Joseph Tucker was driving the department’s engine to a structure fire before complaining that he wasn’t feeling well to his coworkers. After arriving at the scene, Tucker was immediately transported to the Wayne UNC Hospital where he passed away.

Pennsylvania: Jerome Guise, 34 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 9, 2020 Death Date: March 9, 2020 Fire Department:Citizen's Fire Company No. 1 of Mt. Holly Springs Initial Summary: While battling a fire at a single-family home, Firefighter Jerome Guise was fatally injured when the structure’s heavy timber front porch roof collapsed on him. Firefighter Guise was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Michigan: Benjamen "Ben" Lauren, 23 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 13, 2020 Death Date: March 13, 2020 Fire Department: Forsyth Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, March 13, 2020, at approximately 2130hrs, Firefighter Benjamen “Ben” Lauren and Forsyth Township Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene of a fire in a duplex. While working the interior of the structure, part of the floor collapsed and Lauren became trapped between the first and basement floors. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is under investigation.

West Virginia: Zachary S. Blankenship, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 5, 2020 Death Date: March 15, 2020 Fire Department: Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Firefighter Zachary S. Blankenship and the Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at a residential structure. Upon returning home, approximately 5 hours later, he collapsed. Blankenship was immediately taken to the Bluefield Regional Medical Center where it was determined he suffered a stroke. He was later flown to a hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.

Blankenship was pronounced deceased at 1442hrs on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

New York: Michael Field, 59 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: April 8, 2020 Fire Department: Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 24, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Michael Field responded to a medical emergency at a residence where a patient had a known case of COVID19. He subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

North Carolina: James "Tank" Waters, 40 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: April 7, 2020 Death Date: April 7, 2020 Fire Department: Tryon Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Chief James “Tank” Waters was assigned to work from his residence due to being quarantined for COVID-19 precautions. While on official duty, he fell ill and suffered a medical emergency. EMS crews responded and treated Chief Waters to where he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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COVID-19 Takes A Toll On First Responders UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

The year began with first responders facing a new risk as they continue to serve their communities. An invisible enemy, known as COVID19, that can not only put their lives in jeopardy, but those of their family members as well.

Will we ever know the true story behind the cause and spread of this virus that caused a global pandemic?

Maybe some will, but don't bet on we the people getting the full story. As the virus spread and people died, the politicians in Washington, D.C. continued with partisan politics, as usual, instead of uniting as Americans to fight this war.

To borrow a line from New York Post columnist Cindy Adams, “So, changing the clocks we went from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone.”

“Use universal precautions,” has become a common term on radio frequencies, day and night. Running assignments have been changed and procedures altered. Emergency vehicles, and first responder quarters have been regularly put through a decon procedure and specialized equipment acquired for same. Not to mention first responders, themselves, being “deconned.” New Jersey became #2 in the country for coronavirus cases.

First responders still report to work and do their jobs. Doctors, nurses and other medical personnel do the same.

And, don't forget the truck drivers delivering food and other supplies, transit workers, department of public works employees, the store employees serving you, the postal workers, and so many more.

There are many stories of people coming together to fight this enemy.

Companies changing their factories to assemble ventilators, face masks and other necessary items.

In April, the New Jersey State Police Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) unit delivered trailers full of medical equipment to field medical stations in locations that included Secaucus, Edison and Atlantic City. The equipment was supplied by the Division of Strategic National Stockpile and secured by the state police. State police USAR tractors pulled trailers that were donated by Shoprite and Wakefern Food Corp. to transport this equipment.

Laird & Co. retooled their production facility, in Colts Neck, to make hand sanitizer. Lisa Laird donated 90gallons to be used to sanitize firehouses, etc. Tribar Services helped distribute the product all over the state.

There are many helping hands pitching in, with stories too numerous to mention. For example, Newark

Firefighter Stephen Wolf, of Engine Co. 7 along with fellow firefighters, has been preparing food for senior citizens in the city. A talented cook, Wolf prepares 50 meals a day and trays of food once a week for Newark hospitals, either at the firehouse or at home. Wolf has been leaning on his cooking to get him through a tough time. His 73-year-old mother, Carole, died in April from the coronavirus.

Lodi firefighters delivered 20 pizzas to nurses, doctors, assistants and secretaries at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Seventy-five ambulances assembled at the Meadowlands staging area next to MetLife Stadium, on April 10th. “The country is pulling together across the EMS communities to help us,” said assistant commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Health, Christopher Neuwirth. Before addressing the assembled EMTs, Neuwirth honored Istael Tolentino and Kevin Leiva of St. Clare's EMS in Passaic, Liana Sa of the Watchung Rescue Squad and Dr. Frank Molinari of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority EMS. All four responders died from complications of the coronavirus.

In mid April, 100 more EMS units arrived at the Meadowlands, from all over the country, to join the existing 75 with a total of 600-plus EMTs and paramedics supporting NJ personnel.

This included 9-1-1 call volume, health facility relocations and other operations.

First responders have participated in drive-bys at local hospitals, with light and sirens working, to thank medical personnel for their hard work and dedication.

Passaic Firefighter Israel “Izzy” “Nudge” Tolentino, Jr., of Engine Co. 1-Tour 4, succumbed to complications from COVID-19. He leaves behind a wife and two children. He served in the US Marine Corps for 4years and he was a volunteer member of the West Paterson Fire Department and First Aid Squad. Firefighter Tolentino also volunteered his service with the Passaic Office of Emergency Management. He was also employed as an EMT for Saint Clare's Hospital.

In 2018, he achieved his life's goal, and dream, becoming a career firefighter in Passaic.

On Easter, Paterson Police Officer Francesco Scorpo, 34, died from coronavirus related complications, according to local officials. He is survived by a wife and two young children. Union City Detective, and former ESU officer, Alex Ruperto died on April 16th.

Others who have died from complications of the coronavirus, at this writing, include Bedminister Township Sergeant Alterek Patterson, Hudson County Corrections Officer Bernard Waddell Sr., Essex County Correctional Officer Maria Gibbs, Middletown Firefighter/EMT Robert Weber, Woodbridge Township ambulance and rescue squad Chief John Carrelia, Little Falls Fire Department ex-president and Singac Fire Com-

RON JEFFERS

The COVID-19 pandemic not only affects medical personnel and first responders, but their families as well.

pany member Michael Burke, former Madison Firefighter Dennis Matyus, Newark PD Criminal Intelligence Analyst Lt. Daniel Francis and Paterson Firefighter/EMT instructor and Wayne volunteer firefighter John Ferrarella.

Later in April, Little Falls was in mourning again with the loss of former assistant fire chief Ronnie Cordero. He volunteered his service for 40-years with 12 as assistant chief. He also served as a township code enforcement officer.

Edison Fire Captain Richard Campbell was a 28-year veteran and worked up until the day he became sick, which included his last call at an apartment complex fire. The Bay Head Fire Company lost Firefighter Dave Clark. His son, Zach, is a probationary firefighter and his wife,

Lisa, is a member of the Bay Head Fire Police.

The Valley Hospital Emergency Room Nurse Pamela Orlando, 56, died from coronavirus complications on April 16th. The breast cancer survivor and mother of two won The DAISY Award, an international honor for extraordinary nurses. She also taught nursing at Lincoln Tech.

On April 24th, Bloomingdale Police Officer and Oakland volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Gary Walker, 53, passed. He was a police officer for 20-years, and he joined the Oakland Fire Department in 1987.

A good friend of this writer passed away at the New Jersey Firemen's Home, in Boonton, in April. Retired Union City Fireman Robert Gemignani was one of the first hometown firemen that I became friends

with when I was a kid. A local hero for me on Snorkel 1. He was a union president, organized Christmas parades and delivering gifts to kids in hospitals, and became active in the volunteer ambulance squad that was organized in 1971. I became a city cop and we worked together at fires and other incidents. He gave everyone a nickname! I worked with his wife, Estelle, for many years when she was a civilian telephone operator and clerk in BCI. We had a break each other's chops relationship, common in a police department. Many laughs with both. RIP, Bobbie G. Ambulance workers, many of whom are volunteers and without health benefits, face this health crisis every day.

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Members of North Hudson Engine Co. 4 pay their respects during the funeral procession for Union City Detective Alex Ruperto, 52, who died from complications of COVID-19. Hundreds of northern New Jersey police officers lined Kennedy Boulevard for blocks with radio cars, motorcycles and emergency service trucks to pay their last respects. Det. Ruperto, of the Training Division, was a former member of the Emergency Service Unit.

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BUDDY SHOTS

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Camden Ladder Company 3 company pride.

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Fire showing from 1154 Mt. Ephraim Avenue.

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Second Alarm Dwelling Fire in Camden

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The Bogota FD drove the Easter Bunny through the borough on Saturday, April 11th. (L to R): FF Scott Wogens, Lt. Mike Englehardt, Easter Bunny Jason Kerns, Battalion Chief Joseph Kleiber, and Capt. William Hordern.

Camden, NJ - On April 23rd at 11:58 A.M., Camden Fire Department units (Squad 7, Engine 10, 1, Ladder 1, 3, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1) were dispatched to 1159 Morton Street in the Whitman Park neighborhood for the report of a dwelling fire with people reportedly trapped.

Car 3, Deputy Chief Ed Glassman, was on the street and first to arrive in the area. After DC Glassman turned into the block, he found that the fire was actually located on Mt. Ephraim Avenue.

While redirecting, Battalion 1, BC Sam Balakas, arrived at 1154 Mt. Ephraim Avenue and reported fire and smoke showing from the rear of a two-story ordinary constructed building. The “All Hands” was transmitted at 12:04 P.M., which

JUMP TO FILE #042420100 brought in Engine 9. Squad 7 was the first suppression unit to arrive and stretched a one-and-threequarter inch hand line to the interior. The fire communicated to the 'D' exposure in the rear.

As the units arrived, they were put to work. The engine companies stretched several hand lines to the interior to assist Squad 7 with suppression and to protect the exposure. Ladder 1 performed ladder work, including searches which proved negative. Ladder 3 was sent to the roof to open up. The second alarm was transmitted at 12:14 P.M., which brought in Engine 11, mutual aid Ladder 5-1

from Gloucester City and Car 1, Chief of Department Michael Harper. Magnolia and Verga (West Deptford, Gloucester County) were dispatched and provided air unit services. The fire was declared under control at 12:59 P.M.

by COD Harper, and is now under investigation by the Camden FM office.

The reported victim jumped from the second floor prior to arrival of FD and sustained lacerations and other injuries. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.

(The Camden Fire Department is facing the looming threat of layoffs and demotions this summer due to budget reasons.)

- FRANK SAIA

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MEDEVAC Called for Nail Gun Accident in New Gretna

New Gretna, NJ - On April 22nd, New Gretna FD along with EMS were dispatched for a trauma injury to the face. When crews arrived on scene they found a person with an eye injury from a nail gun accident. Command requested a MEDEVAC for the injury and Life Flight was assigned with a 12 minute ETA once in the air. The patient was then transported to a trauma center for further treatment.

Firefighter Denis O’Reilly opening up the roof.

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Ups & Downs Teaneck has been one of the towns hardest hit by this crisis. Chief of the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Jacob Finkelstein, said, “This is a mass casualty incident in our whole town.”

Mat Giachetti teaches health and safety classes for emergency medical technicians. He also earned the top martial arts award in 1999 from the International Black Belt Hall of Fame. As captain of the Wall Community First Aid Squad, he said, “We've never seen anything like this before,” referring to COVID-19. “We're scared. But, we're still going out there.”

UPS: On Apr. 11th, Port Authority first responders, STBA O'Halloran and TBA Brierty answered a call of a contract worker having a seizure on the roof of the Lincoln Tunnel Administration Building, in Weehawken. The victim had no pulse and wasn't breathing when they arrived. CPR was initiated and they used a defibrillator. After three rounds of CPR and two shocks, the worker started breathing and regained a pulse. EMS then transported the man to a local hospital. Officials added that they were later informed that the worker was awake and alert.

DOWNS: A fire damaged an ice cream parlor at Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven, March 29th.

UPS: At the start of April, the Plainsboro Fire Company had minimal medical respiratory protection to the point that members had to share N95 masks. On April 1st., the residents of the Walker Gordon Development surprised the fire company with a large donation of N95 masks, allowing each member to have their own.

DOWNS: Millburn firefighters battled a fire that involved a “bag room” structure at the Canoe Brook Country Club, on Apr. 9th.

This structure is detached from the main clubhouse.

UPS: During the coronavirus outbreak, dorms in Hoboken were being used to house medical staff and first responders. Jonas Hall at Stevens Institute of Technology was described as a “makeshift firehouse.” Stevens' contract with the city to house personnel is funded through federal money earmarked for COVID-19 expenses.

DOWNS: During severe weather and powerful winds, on Apr. 13th, the Wildwood Fire Department responded to close to 50 incidents. According to their Facebook page, the winds were so strong that the sign of the side of their aerial ladder apparatus was blown off and damaged.

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There was some major damage to the boardwalk between Rio Grande and Burk Avenues, but there were no reports of injuries.

UPS: Many fire departments transported the Easter Bunny around town to cheer up kids and adults, alike, during the pandemic. Madison firefighters took the bunny for a ride on their 1921 Ahrens Fox antique pumper and passed the Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown as part of their rolling Easter Parade.

DOWNS: Officials said a forest fire that burned about 1,500 acres in Cumberland County, in April, was caused by lightning strike. The fire occurred in the Millville Wildlife Management Area.

UPS: On April 10th, Jersey City officials welcomed six new firefighters to the department. The recruits had been helping at the city's two COVID-19 sites, officials said. “It's in these times of crisis that often the true heroes shine through, and these new graduates have already been on the front lines helping Jersey City get through this pandemic,” said Mayor Fulop.

DOWNS: Once Cherry Hill firefighters extinguished a car fire in a Route 70 parking lot, April 16th, a body was found inside, authorities said. Investigators were called in and called it an active death investigation.

UPS: In April, Cedar Knolls Fire Lt. Belott and Firefighter/EMT Suly delivered 100 gowns and capes to the NJ Firemen's Home, in Boonton, to support the nursing staff and our state's retired firefighters.

DOWNS: On the morning of April 19th, Bayonne fire units were dispatched to an industrial accident call at the Bayonne Dry Dock. Firefighters found a worker employed by a painting contractor who fell 35-feet down into a confined space, in the forward bow section of the USNS Red Cloud, officials said. The ship was in dry dock for repairs. Firefighters set up a technical rescue operation and descended into the hole, where the 25-year-old male worker was found to be unresponsive. He was deceased at the scene.

UPS: While on patrol, Washington Twp. (Morris County) Police Officer Marut observed smoke coming from a dwelling, April 20th. Flames were already through the roof of the home as he called it in to the Morris County Communications Center. He assisted residents off of their porch and away from the flames, Lt. Mark Niemynski said.

DOWNS: A pet dog died as the result of a dwelling fire on Winding Way, in Byram Twp. on April 21st.

The building was heavily involved in fire upon arrival of fire units. The oc-

cupant was not home at the time of the blaze.

UPS: Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said the city purchased a $16,000 mobile decontamination machine that will help clean ambulances and other emergency vehicles.

The chief said Asbury Park was able to secure the mobile unit by ordering it in January, before concerns of the global pandemic. “Now there's a 10week wait for them,” the chief said.

The machine, built by the company Aeroclave, is placed in a vehicle or small room space and then operated remotely. It fogs the interior of the space, and it also has a wand applicator to clean different surfaces.

DOWNS: Flames consumed the Bagelsmith Food Store & Deli in Hunterdon County, April 21st. The alarm of fire on Route 173 came in a 1:22 a.m. in Union Twp., officials said, and the building was heavily involved in fire.

UPS: Off-duty Port Authority police officers have been decontaminating ambulances, paramedic trucks and even boots and pants of EMS workers after they deliver patients at Hackensack University Medical Center. The Port Authority PBA paid for the equipment.

DOWNS: A truck driver was badly burned when his tanker truck burst into flame after being struck by another vehicle near Bayway Circle in Elizabeth, April 24th. Flames extended to, and gutted, a nearby twofamily dwelling on South Elmora Ave, displacing nine residents. The driver was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Haz Mat teams were called in due to a 200-gallon fuel spill that reportedly was running off into a storm drain.

UPS: After fighting COVID-19 for over a week in two different hospitals, the ex-chief of Wayne Preakness Fire Co. 4, Al Piombo, was released from the hospital in mid-April. With good news, for a change, members of all five township fire companies and the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad put together a drive-by parade to celebrate his victory. The rigs passed Piombo's home with lights flashing and sirens blaring. “This is the best medicine he could receive,” said his wife, Sue. MEMO: The New Jersey Firemen's Home, in Boonton, is a 95-bed health care facility dedicated to aid the members of NJ fire service. The coronavirus outbreak has devastated the home where over a dozen residents have died and others, plus members of the staff, have been tested positive. The home is in desperate need of PPE donations. Numerous agencies have answered their call, but more are needed.

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An Easter Second-Alarm in Paterson Paterson, NJ - The calm of an Easter Sunday morning was shattered as Paterson Fire Alarm began receiving calls for a house fire at 379 E. 26th St., shortly before 7:00 A.M. Heavy fire involving the rear of a large two-and-a-half story duplex was traveling up from the first floor to the attic and entering all floors.

A second alarm was transmitted as multiple lines were stretched to the interior. Companies were able to knock down the flames on the first and second floor in about a half hour, but the fire took possession of the attic and broke through the roof in the rear.

Members made a push on the

JUMP TO FILE #041420101 third floor, but conditions kept them from advancing. All firefighters were ordered back to the second floor as several two-and-a-half inch lines hit the fire from the exterior.

Members resumed the attack on the attic and the smoke condition began lifting. Members were rotated out for rehab and for the newly implemented wash-down procedures by Haz-Mat. The fire was placed “PWH” in just over one hour.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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LITTLE BIG GUYS

If you have photos you would like to see in our Little Big Guys feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

This month’s Little Big Guy is from the Middlebush Fire Company in Franklin Township (Somerset County), and is designated Fire Police Unit 44. It's a 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT, 4x4 with a Plastisol body. Features include a gasoline engine, five seat cab, brush guard and a trailer hitch. The inventory includes a battery jumper, hand fire extinguishers, barricades, triangle signs, portable lights, six scene lights, safety cones, an AED, BLS equipment, safety vests and bottled water.

North Hudson FF Dominick Marino

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He Fought For Firefighters 'Till The Very End “Dominick Marino didn't just run into burning buildings, he knocked down walls to protect his fellow firefighters,” Governor Phil Murphy said. “He put his heart and soul into everything he did for his members, and in doing so he exemplified everything you ever could want from a leader.”

Even though he retired from the North Hudson Regional F.D., in 2010, he continued to serve the state's firefighters, whom he loved, as president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ).

“He spent his last moments fighting to make sure PFANJ members stayed safe during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said 1st District Vice President James Slevin.

At the very last minute of his life, he was on the phone conducting business, when his heart stopped, on the afternoon of April 14th.

Dominick Marino, 61, joined the North Bergen Fire Department in 1986. He then became a member of the regional North Hudson department when it was organized in 1999. He served in multiple leadership positions in the union locals of both departments. Marino was elected vice president of the newly formed North Hudson Local 3950.

After eight-years in that position, he was elected Local 3950 president. His last assignment was Engine Co. 13, in North Bergen, when he retired, and he remained the local's president until the following year.

Before being elected PFANJ

Middlebush Fire Police Unit 44, 2011, Ford F-350 4x4/Plastisol body.

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JUMP TO FILE #041720104 president in 2008, Marino served as the organization's treasurer and vice president. The union has more than 70 locals comprising about 6,000 firefighters and more then 500 members of the Professional Emergency Medical Services Association. He worked tirelessly for members throughout the state.

“He never backed down until victory was reached,” said PFANJ First Vice President Steve McConlogue, now acting president.

One of his proudest moments was in 2019, when Governor Murphy signed the Thomas P. Canzanella 21st Century First Responders Protection Act into law.

It gave firefighters and paramedics an added layer of protection if members got sick on the job. The law reformed New Jersey's workers' compensation law to create a rebuttable presumption of coverage for public safety workers for certain illnesses, most notably cancer.

Firefighter Marino was also a notable football coach in North Bergen and Brick.

Retired North Hudson Battalion Chief Marc Johnson said of Marino, “He coached, molded and mentored countless young men to become teammates through effort, sacrifice and accountability. He committed his time and effort to build a better, safer work environment and future for thousands of firefighters.”

- RON JEFFERS

Right/rear view of Middlebush Fire Police Unit 44.

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Workers’ Compensation Benefits The spice blend you never knew you Available To Firefighters & EMTs needed.... crap you can’t pronounce. Sure there dried berry which is ground up to Exposed To Or Diagnosed With are a few companies out there mak- make a tart, almost lemon like powing great rubs, blends, etc. using der and can now be found in most FORK & good ingredients, but they are few supermarkets. It is key in Za’atar so COVID-19 and far between. And while I do find don’t skip it! All of these spices HOSE CO. myself reaching for these when I am when blended together add an Confidential Virtual Consultations Available Learn Your Rights & Protect Your Benefits As a Firefighter or EMT, when you get hurt or contract an illness on the job, -We know how bosses pressure you not to file a workers’ comp claim, -We know how the City will misrepresent the law to make it seem like they have no responsibility, -We know how your job might not even have the correct information to guide you.

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STEP #3: Contact a workers’ compensation lawyer. It’s never a good idea to delay contacting a lawyer who handles firefighters’ workers’ comp claims. After all, you want to do everything possible to protect your rights and benefits, especially if your injury or illness might result in missed work days, progress to need extensive treatment or leave permanent disability.

As essential workers, a firefighter or EMT is more likely than the general public to be exposed to the the virus either in dealing with the public, responding to sick calls and accidents, working with or near crowds, ambulances and emergency rooms. Additionally, these viruses are easily passed around

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a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

Let’s be honest, grilled chicken gets played out and quite frankly sucks a lot of the time. Chicken breast, while healthy, often falls short when it comes to flavor. Here is the good news, it doesn’t have to!

Spices are your friend when it comes to cooking, and this goes beyond just salt and pepper. Looking in the spice section of the supermarket, you can find pretty much anything from turmeric to smoked sea salt, and everything in between. This is a tremendous asset to us when we get in the kitchen because it allows us to take something as simple as a piece of grilled chicken and change its flavor each and every time we cook.

Ok, so now you are in the supermarket, looking for that spice blend to make your grilled chicken not suck. But every bottle you pick up is loaded with salt and a bunch of other

in a pinch and short on time, they do not compare to a homemade spice blend or rub. Making your own is not only healthier but it allows you to tailor it to your own liking, adjusting heat, salt, spice, etc. Often I find myself making more than I need just so I have it on hand. And one spice I absolutely love having around is actually a blend of various spices called Za’atar. It originates from the Middle East and is used in a variety of ways such as a vegetable and meat seasoning, mixed with olive oil to serve as a dip, blended with Labneh (a strained, thick Arab yogurt) or sprinkled on to hummus. Needless to say it is one of the more versatile spices in the kitchen. Traditionally it is made with a dried herb called Za’atar, which is hard to get in the United States, so common substitutes are dried oregano, savory, thyme and my favorite, marjoram.

There is also salt, sesame seeds and most important, sumac. Sumac is a

earthy, salty, sour flavor that is hard to beat. It can take any bland, mundane ingredient and make it shine.

Aside from using it in this recipe, if you put your leftovers in a plastic bag in the fridge it will stay fresh for a couple of weeks, perfect for the summer! This stuff is fantastic on grilled fish, shrimp and vegetables too, so having some around will certainly make your grilling season much more enjoyable.

This recipe for Grilled Chicken with Lentil-Chickpea Salad is the perfect compliment to Za’atar and a great way to start using this spice blend. The yogurt adds a delicious tang while adding the much needed “fat” element to the dish. Pomegranate seeds provide a nice, tart crunch.

And the lentil-garbanzo salad packs a ton of protein and fiber. So get the fires lit and spice up your life with some Za’atar! Pun intended!

Stay safe, eat well!

ZA'ATAR GRILLED CHICKEN W/LENTIL-GARBANZO SALAD

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thinly sliced in half 2 Lemons, halved EVOO Salt, to taste Za’atar Seasoning, recipe to follow 1 Cup Lentils, cooked according to package 15 oz. Can of Garbanzo Beans 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced ½ Cup Pomegranate Seeds ½ Cup Fresh Herbs, chopped (Basil, Mint, Parsley or any combination of) 4 Cups of Arugula 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt Za’atar Spice: yields ¼ cup 1 Tbsp. Sumac 1 Tbsp. Cumin, ground 1 Tbsp. Sesame Seed, ground 1 Tbsp. Dried Marjoram, ground - sub. dried thyme or oregano 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1 tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Zest of 1 Lemon (optional) Procedure:

-Place the chicken breasts in a deep container or bowl. Drizzle with EVOO, juice of ½ of a lemon and a healthy pinch of Za’atar seasoning. Marinate

for 30 minutes up to 2 hours in the fridge.

-While the chicken is marinating, cook the lentils according to package and drain.

-In a medium bowl, add the cooked lentils, garbanzo beans, red onion, a pinch of fresh herbs and a pinch of za’atar seasoning as well as the juice from the other ½ of lemon. Stir, taste and adjust seasoning.

-Preheat grill to high heat.

-Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes

or until internal temperature is 165°F.

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-While the chicken is grilling, combine yogurt, a drizzle of EVOO, pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon in a bowl.

Stir, taste and adjust seasoning.

-Assemble the salad: Smear the yogurt on the bottom of the plate, top with arugula, followed by the grilled chicken.

Top with lentil - garbanzo salad, a drizzle of EVOO. Scatter the fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds. Top with more za’atar seasoning. Serve.

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Four Alarm Blaze Destroys Ridgewood Business Ridgewood, NJ - A fouralarm fire broke out in an apartment upstairs from the Bagelicious shop at 19 North Broad Street in Ridgewood shortly after 9:00 P.M. on the evening of April 5th, and quickly spread to a building housing JUMP TO FILE# the Mediterraneo 040620103 restaurant as well as an office building.

Just after dispatch of the alarm responding units were notified that heavy smoke was issuing from the building from the town's traffic cameras.

Arriving companies were met with heavy smoke and command began to request additional units to the scene. The fire rapidly extended throughout the building, causing the second floor to collapse during the early stages of the incident. Heavy fire vented from the rear of the building and through the roof. At the height of the blaze, three tower ladders and one ladder pipe were in operation.

A female resident of an upstairs apartment was rescued and taken to The Valley Hospital with smoke inhalation. Other residents who live in apartments were able to make it out safely.

Mutual aid from Allendale, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Midland Park, Paramus and Waldwick Hackensack air unit, assisted at the scene which operated at a fourth alarm. Stand by companies from Oradell, Saddle Brook, Washington Township and Fair Lawn Rescue stood by at Ridgewood fire headquarters to provide coverage.

(Thank you to BCMA for their assistance with this article.)

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This is a soft cover book measuring 6 ½ inches by 9 inches and has 122 pages. These are select incidents responded to and operated at by the Montrose Search and Rescue team. Since 1947 this team of dedicated volunteers has been rescuing, and in some cases recovering, victims in the mountainous regions not too far from the city of Los Angeles, California. The group is from Crescenta Valley. After the history chapter the rescues are broken down into the categories of mountain. Ice and snow, car crashes, dog, plane crash, underground and the liter side of rescues.

The book is inundated with both black and white and color photos and the stories are such that they brought me to both joy and sorrow because not all came to a happy

ending. We think of volunteers as always being on call to fight fires and answer ambulance and rescue calls and for that we should all be respectful. However for Montrose, many of their calls last for extended times and involve difficult access situations, many times compounded by adverse weather conditions as well as treacherous ground conditions resulting from such weather.

We must realize that victims need rescue either because of what predicament they are in or simply due to being unconscious or having injuries that cause them to become immobile.

In my younger years I would have been able to physically keep up a firefighting or rescue team but now being in the “fall” of my life so to speak I get exhausted as I empathize the agility needed to be a member of the team. Do not get me wrong…it is not that I get tired of reading of these incidents. On the contrary they are unique and keep you in suspense. It is just to picture myself in their place and the energy they expel in doing their devoted work. And all of this without pay!

This book is an easy read in terms of short stories, but the details of them make you want to hug your loved ones because on short notice and in innocent ways there could be a chance of loss or serious injury many times due to Mother Nature.

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An outside fire that extended into a two-and-a-half story frame dwelling in Paterson was controlled by an aggressive interior attack on April 22nd. The late afternoon fire at 673 Market St., started in the rear and entered the home on the second floor and attic. Three lines were stretched and soon had the fire quelled.

No injuries were reported.

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Heavy Fire Destroys Passaic Home Passaic, NJ - Flames tore through a house on Pennington Avenue in Passaic on the morning of April 15th. Shortly after 8:30 A.M., companies were dispatched to 106 Pennington Ave. on a reported structure fire.

As companies left quarters they reported smoke as JUMP TO FILE# dispatched updated 041720103 they were getting numerous calls. As first due units arrived they found the porch of a two-anda-half story, wood-frame home fully involved and extending to the second floor. A second-alarm was quickly transmitted.

The fire on the first floor was rapidly extending to the second and third floors of the house.

Firefighters had to commence an exterior attack while protecting exposures. Water supply issues and downed power lines made things even more difficult for firefighters. Mutual aid companies found several dead hydrants in the area also. Master streams from both Passaic truck companies went into operation, along with Paterson Ladder 1 which was positioned in an alleyway off of Lafayette Street.

Crews had the fire knocked down within about two hours, and it was declared under control at 10:57 A.M. Mutual aid from Clifton, Paterson and Wallington assisted on scene while companies from East Rutherford provided coverage.

Chief of Department Patrick Trentacost said it was a difficult fire to fight due to the size and

age of the home's structure, as well as the amount of time passed before the fire department was called. The house was a complete

loss he said, and serious injuries were reported.

- DAMIEN DANIS

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New Jersey Firemen’s Home Asking for Help During Pandemic Dear Family, Friends and Supporters, (April 20, 2020) The New Jersey Firemen’s Home is a place where heroes come together. Our residents have fought for our freedom in foreign wars and for our personal safety in unimaginable fires and situations that threatened to destroy families and whole communities. These brave men have entrusted their wellbeing to the caregivers of the Firemen’s Home and it is with deep remorse that we could not protect every single one of these great heroes from the invisible enemy of COVID-19, as it has entered our facility and called brethren to answer the “final bell”.

The virus does not discriminate, as it has also tapped upon the shoulder of the very nursing personnel entrusted with the care of these heroes and left us with empty chairs, heavy hearts, and a void in patient care. However, where there is sadness also lies hope for the Heroes that remain asymptomatic and COVID-19 negative and their caregivers, our fellow peers.

The Firemen’s Home has had a total of 26 residents that have tested positive with COVID-19. We cur-

JUMP TO FILE #042120104 rently have four residents that are positive with COVID-19 in house.

We have nine residents who have recovered.

We currently have 20 staff members who have tested positive with COVID-19 and a total of 29 who have actually been tested.

Tragically, 16 of our beloved Firemen have passed due to COVID-19. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and fire departments who have been affected by this virus.

If anyone reading this has the ability to forward universal isolation gowns or knows of a CAN or nurse looking to make a difference, our doors are open to them. Please continue to check our website for COVID-19 related updates.

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- HUGH E. FLOOD

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NEW JERSEY GIGS If you have photos you would like to see in our “NJ Gigs” feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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Hampton Chief Rick Allen answers alarms in this 2013 Ford Expedition.

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The Oren Roanoke Corp., of Roanoke, Virginia built many pieces of fire apparatus, with many serving in New Jersey. The Millington Fire Company, in Long Hill Twp., still maintains a 1956 Oren pumper, built on a Corbett chassis, as a company antique. (See January, 2020, edition for full apparatus view.)

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The Excelsior Fire Company in Montville uses this Chevy Tahoe.

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Butler Chief Chris Finelli responds to alarms in this 2009 Dodge Durango.

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In Union Township, this Chevy Equinox is used as a staff car.

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In 1956, the radio system was plain and simple, and it worked. Apparatus "climate control" consisted of an open cab (that means no roof for you younger members), and a fan!

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Before the pandemic took took over the world, members of Bloomfield Engine 3 posed with their new E-One e-Max model 1500-GPM rescue-pumper. (L to R): Captain Richard Rannou, and Firefighters Derek Hernandez and Bobby Baker.

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Camden Battalion Chief Herb Leary with Captain Ed Frontado a two-alarm fire in Camden, 4/23/20.

Jersey City Fire Investigator Greg Allen speaks with a fire victim during a fire that involved two First St. dwellings on April 14th.

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There's always time to teach and learn. After an apartment fire was knocked down in North Bergen, North Hudson Captain Erik Wilson (center), of Tower Ladder Co. 3, began a discussion of building construction while observing structures across the street. Two years ago, an apartment building on that side of the street was the scene of a multiple-alarm fire during a nor'easter.

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Paterson Deputy Chief Ryan Murray confers with Haz-Mat/Decon at the scene of a working fire on April 22nd.

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Passaic Battles Three Alarm Fire on Palm Sunday RON JEFFERS

Jersey City firefighters quickly knocked down a fire that was spreading in the cockloft area of an attached First Street dwelling, April 14th.

American Red Cross Established New Pandemic Protocols Jersey City, NJ - American Red Cross spokeswoman Diane Concannon said the coronavirus crisis has forced the organization to establish new protocols, including remote casework, social distancing and wellness screenings.

The spokeswoman said the Red Cross was providing aid to 14 of 16 people that were displaced by a three-alarm fire that involved two First Street dwellings in Jersey City, April 14th.

“During the coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross will continue to support individuals and families impacted by local fires and other disasters in our communities,” she

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Passaic, NJ - Flames tore through a Summer Street home in Passaic on Palm Sunday morning.

At 9:22 A.M., companies were dispatched 287 Summer Street. Police units arrived quickly and reported a working fire.

Battalion Chief Colavitti arrived and reported heavy fire in a dwelling on the first and second floors and struck a second alarm.

Hand lines were stretched but as conditions worsened companies were withdrawn from the fire building. With heavy fire in the original fire building, the exposures

JUMP TO FILE #040520102 were being threatened at 285 and 289 Summer Street. Outside streams went into operation from Passaic Ladders 1 and 2. East Rutherford's tower went into operation off of Cedar Street, where heavy fire was going up the rear building.

Mutual aid from Clifton with an engine, East Rutherford with a ladder, Wallington with an engine and Paterson air cascade assisted

on scene. Companies Paterson, Rutherford, Carlstadt and others covered at firehouses.

The cause of the fire wasn't immediately determined. None of the residents were injured and there were only minor injuries to firefighters, who EMS treated at the scene.

The Red Cross was helping the displaced residents, who temporarily remained at City Hall. All 17 residents, including several children and pets got out safely.

- DAMIEN DANIS

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said. “Our physical presence may not be the same with each response, but the emergency help we provide will continue.”

The fire involved the cockloft area of 392 First Street with extension to Exposure 'B' on a street with rows of attached buildings. Due to the exposure problems, Deputy Chief Drennan struck a third-alarm.

A severe extension of flames was quickly suppressed.

- RON JEFFERS

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Cape May, NJ - An elderly man fell down a flight of stairs in his home on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Cape May Fire Department and AtlanticCare Paramedics determined that because of possible head trauma he needed to be flown to Atlantic City Medical Center. United States Coast Guard Engine was requested to help set up a landing zone for JeffSTAT helicopter at the Cape May Elementary School.

Within a matter of minutes the patient arrived at the field and was loaded into the helicopter with assistance from the Cape May Police Department.

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Stay Safe Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Stay safe is a phrase that we have known from years ago. It would be our way of telling other responders to be careful. It was a constant reminder. Now we hear many people saying that to each other.

During this present challenging time we need to stay safe. Domestic violence, suicide and depression is on the increase. People are getting cabin fever. People are trying to stay in contact using the different meeting platforms. I have even ventured to utilize FaceTime and Zoom meeting and trying to figure our Teams. These platforms give a face to the voice but there is nothing like being in the presence of the other individual.

People are now doing some funerals with Zoom or having wakes that way. Right now, social distancing is becoming the norm.

Many of the houses of worship are having services or devotionals on a social platform. People are trying whatever they can to do provide some "normalcy".

We need to be working diligently on self-care or resiliency.

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ACTION SHOTS We need to know the thing that will bring us joy and practice it on a regular basis. Yes, it is great to spend more times with the family but I think that we all know that after a while we all need our own space. Everyone needs their own personal corner, where they can go to get away from everything.

No matter what is going on in society, even this pandemic, we see people that never stop and most people cannot figure out the mindset. Fire, police and EMS never skip a beat. Even when all this is going on and society is trying to figure out how their future is going to change, fire calls are still being answered, ambulances are still rolling to give aid and law enforcement is still going out. The procedures may be modified but Emergency Services still respond.

We need to say "Thank you" to each other.

In this time I also want to thank the medical personnel that are working long and hard hours. I am also impressed to see how many businesses are still operating.

There are too many to name and my appreciation goes out to all that are still going.

Let me end by saying thank you, stay safe and look out for one another. We will see each other on the other side of this challenge.

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

Jersey City firefighters quickly knocked down a top-floor fire at 49 Prospect St., on April 9th. Six residents were displaced. No injuries were reported.

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Just after 7:00 A.M. on April 15th, Stone Harbor, Avalon and Middle Twp. Fire Districts were alerted for a dwelling fire on 118th St. in Stone Harbor. Companies worked for a few hours to bring the blaze under control.

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Former Ramsey Tower Ladder 441, a 1983 Mack CF/Baker Aerialscope 75’, now being used by the Wyckoff Fire Department, operates in the rear of a multiple-alarm fire in Ridgewood on April 5th.

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North Bergen, NJ - North Hudson's first responders and health care workers acknowledged each other's professional, heroic and dedicated efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic with a gathering and parade of emergency equipment at Palisades Medical Center, in North Bergen, on April 14th. Local municipal officials, families and friends also took part in the event.

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All Hands Fire in Newark

Newark, NJ - Newark firefighters battled heavy fire conditions in a vacant structure on the corner of S. 7th St. and 14th Ave., April 18th. Around 9:45 P.M., a full box was dispatched to the area of 297 14th Ave. for multiple calls reporting a house fire.

Engine 6 arrived on scene to heavy fire on all floors of a vacant structure, which was the scene of a previous fire. All companies were to bring in their own water and go into exterior operations on arrival. Engines 6 and 14 put deck guns into operation as well as Ladder 11's aerial. Two collapses in the rear occurred as companies knocked down the heavy fire and kept the flames to the original fire building. Once the fire was knocked down, crews entered the building to open up and check for any hot spots. The fire was placed under control under an hour, with no injuries reported.

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Englewood firefighters made quick work of a heavily involved garage at 45 Concord Street on April 20th. Crews were able to knock down the fire in the detached garage before any extension to the home occurred. Mutual aid was called into the City to cover the firehouse and to answer several other responses.

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Allamuchy Knocks Out Bedroom Fire

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Ex-Ramsey Truck 441, a 1983 Mack/Baker/2000 Northern Refurb tower, acting Wyckoff Truck 241 operating in Ridgewood on mutual aid during a 4-alarm fire on North Broad St. on April 5th.

Allamuchy, NJ - At around 830 P.M. on April 11th, Allamuchy Firefighters were dispatched for a possible structure fire. Assistant Chief 91-70 arrived on location first, confirming a working bedroom fire in the 'Bravo-Charlie' corner of Division 2. As Allamuchy's first due engine arrived, members quickly went to work, two to do a search of the structure, and two to stretch a line and extinguish the blaze. Second due units arrived and went to the roof for possible ventilation operations.

The fire was quickly knocked, holding it to the one bedroom.

No injuries were reported and Firefighters were clear about two hours later. Additional units assisting at the scene included Green Twp., Hackettstown, Independence, Budd Lake, Hope Twp., and Allamuchy-Green FAS.

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Clifton Second-Alarm Damages Home

Clifton, NJ - A two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to the attic of a City home on the afternoon of April 11th. At approximately 2:15 P.M., fire units were dispatched to 7 Valley Road for several reports of a fire. Flames were venting from two windows on the top floor of a two-and-a-half story frame dwelling with smoke covering much of the North Clifton area near Lambert’s Castle. The lone occupant was located outside of the building as several lines were stretched in the front door. Ladder 3 vented the roof. Members were able to hit the flames as they reached the attic, and soon had the heavy fire knocked down. Second-alarm companies arrived, but were soon returned as Clifton firefighters opened up. No serious injuries were reported.

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This Thomas make former Union City Board of Education school bus #8 was "promoted" and is now a city police/Office of Emergency Management transportation unit.

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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A sign of the times. Freelance news photographer and Hoboken police dispatcher, Joe Shine, right, with local EMTs at the scene of an all hands fire in Jersey City, April 9th.

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Camden Chief of Department Michael Harper confers with Battalion Chief Sam Balakas at a two-alarm fire in Camden, 4/23/20.

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Passaic Comm. Officer/Lt. Jake Hrywniak at a third alarm on April 5th.

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Passaic Fire Chief Trentacost operating at a 3rd alarm fire on Summer St., on Palm Sunday.

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The new reality, part two. Standard SOP in the City of Paterson is all firefighters exiting the fire building to be washed, brushed, and hosed down by Haz-Mat which is dispatched to all working fires.

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Some Vehicles From Hunterdon And Morris Counties

This month we feature apparatus from two of the northern counties. Four of the rigs are from Hunterdon and three from Morris. In Hunterdon, two units are from the Borough of Califon, which was a nice community of mostly old homes and other buildings. I believe it was the first time I had been there in my life and the cooperation from the VFD members was great. In fact the cooperation was great from all of these fire company personnel in each of these departments. Quakertown, which is in one of the many Franklin Townships in our state, has about 10 vehicles off the top of my head. Two are featured here and their brush truck was recently in the Little Big Guys feature. All of their rigs are interesting so I just picked out two and will no doubt feature more in the future. In Morris County the Fairmount Fire Company in the Washington Township Fire Department (one of the many Washington Townships in our state also) is in Long Valley. I first went through Long Valley over 25 years ago along Route 24. I had noticed that there were signs on lawns and along the road trying to prevent the building of a shopping center. It was something to the effect of “No Mall in the Mountain". But driving through this time looks like it may have happened anyway, as there are now a number of commercial properties and a lot more traffic. In the photos for Califon are Spartan ER IPS pumper which is similar design to the Pierce PUC. This pumper is a squad with a Gladiator chassis, Cummins 600 hp diesel engine, Darley PSM, 1500-GPM pump, UPF 100-gallon water tank, Stokes/long board storage above the pump house and enclosed suction hose compartment.

Their other pumper is a Pierce Contender 4x4 with a 1500-GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank. They also have a brush truck which will eventually be featured in Little Big Guys. In Quakertown their newest pumper is a Pierce Enforcer with a 1500-GPM pump and 750 water tank and also featured is their squad which is a Pierce Quantum with a 1500GPM pump, 750-gallon water and 20gallon foam tanks and a one-kw portable generator. Fairmount has a Spartan ER, CAFS engine with a Gladiator MFD chassis, Cummins 565 hp diesel engine and enclosed pump panel behind a rollup door. It has a Waterous CSU, 2000GPM pump, Pro Poly 750-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks, a Foam Pro 2001 system with Spartan One-Touch, 200 cfm CAFS and a Harrison 20 kw generator. They also have a Pierce 4x4 pumper but on a Dash chassis. It has a 1250-GPM pump, 500-gallon water and 25-gallon foam tanks as well as a 10 kw generator. Their other major apparatus is a 4 Guys pumper/tanker with a Spartan Gladiator chassis, 2000-GPM pump and 3500-gallon water tank. Fairmount also has a utility truck which will eventually appear in the Little Big Guys feature and has an antique which was featured in Antique Apparatus of 1st Responder’s last issue.

In dealer news Firefighter 1 reports that they have delivered a foam tender to Perth Amboy in Middlesex County. It has an International HX620, 6x4 chasPlease 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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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

Quakertown Squad 91, 2011 Pierce Quantum 1500/750/20 with 1 kw portable generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Califon Squad 44, 2020 Spartan ER Gladiator, IPS, 1500/1000. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

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Fairmount FC, E-2-2, 2019 Spartan ER CAFS pumper with Gladiator chassis, 2000/750/30 and 10 kw generator.

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Califon E-44,-1, 2010 Pierce Contender 4x4 1500/750. It was sold

by Fire & Safety Services.

Fairmount FC, E-2-1, 2010 Pierce Dash, 4x4, 1250/500/25 with 10 kw generator, Will Burt Night Scan and six-ton winch. It was sold

by Fire & Safety Services.

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Quakertown E-91, 2018 Pierce Enforcer, 1500/750/20. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

sis, a modular stainless steel body, a Foam Pro Accumax 3150-GPM, single point system and a 4000-gallon foam concentrate tank.

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists has made the following ambulance deliveries: the Verona RS in Essex County received a Horton 623 Type 1 on a Ford F-550 4x4 chassis; the Hoboken VAC (Hudson County) received a Ford T250/AEV Transit ambulance and St. Claire’s Health in Denville (Morris County) received a Forde E-350/AEV DR 92 as part of their fleet purchase program.

Defender Emergency Services reports receiving an order from the Beachwood VFD (Ocean County) for a Rosenbauer Viper 78-foot aerial. Specs include a 60inch, flat roof Commander chassis with full length cab entry doors, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Whelen lighting, Akron Stream Master monitor, Rosenbauer Smart Technology galvanized painted aerial, Rosenbauer wireless radio remote control of aerial, monitor and

outriggers, Rosenbauer hot dipped galvanized frame rails, Waterous CSUC20, 1500-GPM pump, 500-gallon water tank and Rosenbauer FX body with Amdor roll-up doors.

Absolute Fire Protection received an order from the Wood-Ridge VFD (Bergen County) for a second Road Rescue Ultramedic ambulance on a Ford F450 4x4 chassis.

Fire & Safety Services has received an order for a Ford F-550/Pierce mini pumper from the Hillsborough Township District 1 (Somerset County). Pierce deliveries include to the Gordons Corner FC in Manalapan Township (Monmouth County) an Arrow XT 100-foot Ascendant mid-mount platform (1st delivered in NJ), to New Milford (Bergen County) an Arrow XT Ascendant 100-foot midmount platform (AFG Grant Purchase), to Hillsborough’s Woods Road FC an Impel heavy duty rescue pumper and to their Fire Company 2 an Enforcer tanker/pumper. Also, Ridgefield (Bergen County) received and Enforcer pumper.

Fairmount FC, T-2-7, 2007 Spartan Gladiator/4 Guys 2000/3500.

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First Priority EMS Group received an order from the On Time Medical Transport in Roselle (Union County) for a First Priority remount onto a Ford E-450 chassis. Ambulance deliveries include a Braun Chief XL on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Roxbury Township Fire EMS (Morris County), to Inspira Health, two First Priority remounts onto Ford E-450 chassis and a Braun Chief XL on a Ford F-450 chassis to the Rutherford First Aid & Ambulance Corps., (Bergen County).

Campbell Supply Co., LLC is prepping the following: a Spartan ER pumper each for Wyckoff (Bergen County) and Washington Township, Whitman Square (Gloucester County). Wyckoff’s is a Gladiator ELFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Waterous 2000-GPM

pump and 750-gallon water tank. Whitman Square is a Gladiator LFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale 1500GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank.

Also being prepped is an EVI special service unit with a Ford F-550 chassis with 12-foot walk-around body for the Shongum Mountain FC in Randolph Township (Morris County). It has Whelen scene lighting, a 6.5 kw Honda generator and Will Burt light tower. They received an order from the Edison Division of Fire (Middlesex County) for a Spartan/LTC 93-foot mid-mount platform featuring a Gladiator MFD chassis with five-inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISX, 505 hp diesel engine and a 10 kw diesel generator.

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