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WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Two major fires occurred almost simultaneously in the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue's First Battalion on the evening of April 12th, that rapidly involved numerous occupied buildings, putting a stress on firefighters and dispatchers. Briefly, the First Battalion exists between the Lincoln Tunnel cut, south to the Jersey City line. Both incidents went to working fire assignments and a second-alarm quickly. More alarms would follow. S e e full story on p a g e 18

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Plainsboro Engine 49 operating at an "All Hands" dwelling fire on Woodmeadow Lane in West Windsor, May 8th. Fire was on the first floor into the attic.

North Hudson and Jersey City firefighters battled a 4-alarm fire on Kerrigan Avenue and 19th Street, Union City, April 14th, displacing over 50 residents. It was the third major fire in North Hudson's First Battalion in some 36-hours.

Third Major Fire in 36 Hours Leaves Over 50 Displaced UNION CITY, NJ - The third major fire in a 36-hour period struck North Hudson's First Battal­ ion on the morning o f April 14th, displacing over 50 residents. Just after 5 a.m., an AFA as­ signment was dispatched to 82219th St. This was quickly followed by Fire Control announcing that the assignment was being filled out. Fire Communication Director Joe Isola lives a few doors away from the 822 address, and he was awoken by people banging on his door reporting a fire. He and first ar­ riving police officers began alerting tenants in the large three-story cor­ ner building to evacuate. In addi­ tion, fire was found in a two-story dwelling at 1902 Kerrigan Ave., ad­ jacent to the corner structure, and those residents were alerted. Heavy fire was consuming the structures and quickly broke through the roof. A second-alarm was struck upon arrival o f first-in companies. Hand lines were stretched, but it wasn't too long be­ fore a defensive posture was or­ dered. Local residents said that the 19th Street building had been re­ modeled several time. Flames lit up the early morning sky, visible for miles. Master streams, ordered by Deputy Chief Anthony Venezia, were set up which included two lad­ der pipes, a tower ladder and deck gun. Fire continued to roll around the void areas o f the structure, and

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a collapse zone was established. The roof was burned off, and a por­ tion o f the top-floor wall, 19th Street side, came crashing down onto the sidewalk. Third and fourth alarms were sounded. The fourth alarm, at 5:41 a.m., brought Jersey City Engines 7 and 11, Ladder 3, Battalion 3 and the Field Training Officer (FTO) to the fire. As the sun rose over the city, there was still heavy smoke com ing from the building and an additional part o f the 19th Street upper floor area caved in. With smoke still rising, multi­ ple news helicopters hovered over­ head, and the usual morning traffic problems would escalate to a traffic nightmare, which is not uncommon in this area. H ose lines were stretched across Kennedy B oule­ vard, a block from the scene, shut­ ting down the major Hudson County artery. Reliefs were made a the scene, as all units were still committed to the fire, when the department changed shifts at 7:30 a.m. Jersey City companies also began to be re­ leased. A crew from the Gong Club brought cases o f water to the com ­ mand post and set up its canteen truck on the west side o f Kerrigan Avenue. It was reported on the scene

that one resident o f 822-19th Street had suffered from burn injuries. The Red Cross was on location to assist the burned out residents. Chief o f Department David Donnarumma said the 19th Street building would have to be dem ol­ ished. The Kerrigan Ave. dwelling was not inhabitable, but did not need to be demolished. Investiga­ tors from numerous agencies began to show up as firefighters were still working to control the fire. Two major dwelling fires o c ­ curred on the evening o f April 12th, and continued into the morning hours o f the 13th in the regional First Battalion. The first, involving buildings on Eighth and Ninth Streets, Union City. As soon as multiple-alarm companies were at, or responding to, that fire, another fire that involved a row o f woodframe dwellings on Jane Street, Weehawken, was transmitted. Again mutual aid moved into North Hudson to either work at the fires or relocate to vacant houses from Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties, as well as other Hudson County municipalities. “ As with the other fires, I can't say enough about our partners and how much worse these fires would have been without their assistance," Chief Donnarummas said.

- RON JEFFERS

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Saddle Brook Home Destroyed by FastMoving Fire SA D D L E BROOK , NJ - A fast-moving fire destroyed a Sad­ dle B rook hom e on the evening o f April 12th. At 9:24 P.M., a general alarm was dispatched for a reported w orking house fire at 1 N icholas Court. A police officer just dow n the street from the location co n ­ firm ed a w orking fire seconds later. O n arrival o f C h ief Jason Sibani, he had heavy fire that was venting out the ground level garage and extending to the upper floors o f the two-story home. P S E & G w as requested on a rush because of dow ned pow er lines. The fire m ade its way into the attic that blew through the roof. With co n d i­ tions quickly deteriorating, all firefighters were ordered to evac­ uate the building. Master streams from Saddle B rook and R och elle Park tow er ladders went into o p ­ eration. After the heavy fire was

Retired Port Authority Tunnel & Bridge Agent and Lincoln Tunnel Fire Marshal Richard Cravello, 64, passed away in May. He grew up in Union City, chasing the red trucks, and he had a passion for public safety work. Cravello joined the Port Authority in 1980 and retired with the position of Fire Marshal at the Lincoln Tunnel, con­ necting Manhattan with Weehawken. He worked closely with de­ partments on both sides of the Hudson. In addition, he was a 9-11 first responder. His love to help others extended into his off duty hours. He was a volunteer firefighter in Secaucus and Maywood. At the time of his death, Cravello was an active member of the Rochelle Park V.F.D. for 25-years. He was also an active fire inspec­ tor in Ridgefield Park and the Township of Washington in Bergen County. Richard Cravello was a good husband, father, and first re­ sponder. He loved doing what he did and will be missed by many.

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kn ocked dow n com panies re-en­ tered the home, but not too lon g after were again withdrawn due to structural conditions. Saddle B rook Ladder went back into o p ­ eration to knock dow n hotspots. Firefighters had the blaze knocked dow n in about one hour. Mutual aid from E lm w ood Park, R och elle Park and W allington as­ sisted on the scene, while com pa­ nies from Fair Lawn, Garfield and L odi covered firehouses. The Sad­ dle B rook Volunteer A m bulance C orps also responded, along with township p olice and the township fire official. One minor injury was reported in the blaze.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line o f duty Alabama: Steven Michael Smith, 46 Rank: Chief Incident Date: February 19,2023 Death Date: February 19,2023 Fire Department: Pebble Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, Feb. 19,2023, Chief Steven Michael Smith was responding to a woods fire with a potential residential structure involved. While on his way to the scene, he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in his privately owned vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pro­ nounced deceased from the injuries he sus­ tained in the crash. Michigan: Ethan M. Quillen, 28 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: February 22,2023 Death Date: February 22,2023 Fire Department: Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, Lieutenant Ethan M. Quillen was oper­ ating with crews at the scene of trees on fire and wires down due to an ice storm. While at the scene, a tree broke in the vicinity of the in­ cident and caused a power line to collapse and strike Lieutenant Quillen. He was immedi­ ately rushed to the hospital where he was pro­ nounced deceased. Massachusetts: Paul Cloutier, 52 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 21,2023 Death Date: February 21,2023 Fire Department: Webster Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Firefighter Paul Cloutier was paged for a water rescue. While preparing to respond, he suffered a medical emergency. He was found the next day, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in his truck, deceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined and the date of his death has been listed as Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Michigan: Ricky A. Hill, Jr., 49 Rank: Apparatus Operator Incident Date: February 25,2023 Death Date: February 25,2023 Fire Department: Flint Fire Department Initial Summary: At 2:33 p.m.. Firefighter Ricky Hill, Jr. responded with fire crews to a vacant mobile home fire. While at the scene, Firefighter Hill suffered a medical emergency and collapsed. He was transported to Hurley Medical Center where he was pronounced de­ ceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined. New York: Jason Arno, 37 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 1,2023 Death Date: March 1,2023

Fire Department: Buffalo Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Firefighter Jason Amo responded to a structure fire at the DC Theatricks Commer­ cial Building on Main ST. While fighting the fire, there was a sudden blast that sent flames and smoke into the street. The fireball was caused by a backdraft. The situation quickly deteriorated and firefighters had to evacuate the collapsing interior. Firefighter Amo was reported missing shortly after. He became trapped and a Mayday was called. Firefighter Amo was found deceased in the building a short time later. Virginia: Rocky S. Wood, 54 Rank: Forest Technician Incident Date: March 9,2023 Death Date: March 9,2023 Fire Department: Virginia Department of Forestry Initial Summary: On Thursday, March 9, 2023, Forest Technician Rocky S. Wood was at the scene of a 15-acre wildfire in Buchanan County. He was scouting the area to deter­ mine where to create a containment line around the perimeter of the fire when the ATV he was driving overturned. Forest Technician Wood died as a result o f the injuries he sus­ tained in the accident. He was also the Fire Chief of the Haysi Volunteer Fire Department in Virginia. Texas: William "Bill" Fore, 38 Rank: Engineer/EMT Incident Date: March 8,2023 Death Date: March 9,2023 Fire Department: Brady Fire/EMS Initial Summary: On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Engineer/EMT William “ Bill" Fore was on-duty at the fire station. Fellow firefighters noticed that he missed roll-call at 7:45 a.m. They discovered him severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was imme­ diately transported to the Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, TX, where he passed away on Thursday, March 9,2023. New York: Steve “Bullwinkle”Haskin Harris, Jr., 56 Rank: 2nd Assistant Chief Incident Date: February 12,2023 Death Date: February 13,2023 Fire Department: Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Initial Summary: On Sunday, Feb. 12,2023, Assistant Chief Steve "Bullwinkle" Haskin Harris was at the fire station, attending a Super Bowl Party. While at the station, fire department personnel, including Assistant Chief Harris, were “ toned out" for a mutual aid structure fire. He left the department to get Engine 4 from their Station 2 (Engine 5 was out of service at Station 1). Assistant Chief Harris drove his privately owned vehicle to

Station 2 to retrieve Engine 4. While there, he was met by a fellow firefighter. Both donned their gear when the other firefighter noticed Assistant Chief Harris was experiencing shortness o f breath. Both left the station in Engine 4, with Assistant Chief Harris as the passenger, enroute to the structure fire. The other firefighter pulled into Station 1because Assistant Chief Harris' condition quickly de­ teriorated and turned into difficulty breathing. He was immediately transported to St. Mary's Hospital where he was intubated. Shortly after, he went into cardiac arrest. Hospital staff were able to get his heart beat back. He remained in critical but stable condition and was flown to Albany Medical Center the next morning, Monday, Feb. 13,2023. Unfortu­ nately, Assistant Chief Harris went into multi system organ failure and passed away that same morning. Oregon: Matthew Brian Smith, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 16,2023 Death Date: March 21,2023 Fire Department: Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services Initial Summary: On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services (BCFES) Firefighter Matthew Brian Smith became unresponsive during a search and rescue training exercise at the BartowCartersville Fire Joint Training Center. In­ structors for the exercise with Firefighter Smith immediately recognized that he was experiencing an acute medical emergency and quickly removed him from the search maze to begin resuscitative measures. Personnel of BCFES immediately began CPR and initiated advanced cardiac life support protocols. BCFES had an on-site ALS ambulance on standby for training and the decision was made for that unit to transport Firefighter Smith to Piedmont Cartersville Medical Cen­ ter. Emergency response personnel, as well as emergency department staff, worked tirelessly to resuscitate Firefighter Smith. He did regain cardiac function and was placed on life sup­ port for six days. Regretfully, Firefighter Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from complications related to his med­ ical emergency. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.

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FIREFIGHTER HEALTH, SAFETY AND TACTICS SEMINAR A SUCCESS

Notes from Ron Jeffers The N ew Jersey Fire & EMS Safety Institute held its first Fire­ fighter Health, Safety and Tactics Seminar on Saturday, April 22nd. It was coordinated with the Fire Sci­ ence Program at Middlesex C ollege in Edison. The seminar was held at the Performing A lls Center Theater. The NJ Fire & EMS Institute was reinstated in the fall o f 2022 by members o f the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association, NJ Career Chiefs Association, NJ Deputy & Battalion Chefs Association, NJ Volunteer Chiefs A ssociation and the International Association o f Fire Chiefs Eastern Division. During the seminar, this group was more com ­ monly referred to as “the five fam­ ilies”. Hey, we're from Jersey! Topics covered on this Saturday were: (1) Cancer awareness and what is necessary to reduce the risk o f cancer. This was presented by the President and C.E.O. o f the Fire­ fighter Cancer Support Group, Bryan Frieders, a retired California fire chief. (2) NFPA 1700 Rules o f Engagement, by Monroe Fire Cap­ tain Mike Daley, a professor at Middlesex College. (3) Lithium-ion Battery Hazards & Fires by Firefighter/EMT M ichael Abraham, PE. from the Bureau o f Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosions national response team. Vendors were lined up outside o f the theater with displays o f their first responder equipment. Outside, in the parking lot, were new pieces o f fire apparatus placed on display by local apparatus dealers. In addi­ tion, breakfast was served in a nearby hall, with plenty o f refresh­ ments for the breaks. This year's seminar was put to­ gether and hosted by Perth Amboy Chief o f Department Ed Mullen and

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M iddlesex C ollege Fire Science Program Coordinator Carl Heitmeyer, a retired Elizabeth deputy chief. Over 225 first responders were in attendance to make part o f their weekend educational for themselves, and obtain safety les­ sons, to bring home to fellow first responders. Som e o f the lessons learned dur­ ing the seminar included occupa­ tional cancer information, provided by Bryan Frieders. He stated there are 265 known carcinogens in ordi­ nary house fires. He added that 85% o f carcinogens can be removed by scrubbing gear after a fire with soap and water. In addition, w ipe your face. Frieders' presentation was very powerful and a real attention grabber. Cancer hits home to all. In reference to cancer. Captain Daley added that crew rotation at fires, and even in training, should be adopted. At bum drills, instruc­ tors should rotate their personnel during the training day. In addition to being a fire science professor. Captain Daley has 36years on the job. He stressed that this is not the same job as it was 30years ago. Keep updating yourself, read books (even after you get pro­ moted), find the time to train. He added that fire behavior hasn't changed-fire dynamics have changed. Some quotes o f the day included: “The most important tool on the fire scene-'Brain'."; “Clean is the new salty.”; “Tradition is peer pressure by dead people.” This important day for first re­ sponders was a labor o f love to or­ ganize by Chief Mullen and Deputy C hief Heitmeyer. Plans call for an even bigger and better seminar in April, 2024. DOWNS: Sussex Firefighter Tony Duivenvoorde died after op ­ erating at a brush fire in Wantage, according to News 12. Firefighter Duivenvoorde responded to two calls, April 12th, and he later died at his home. He worked as a secu­ rity guard for Com et Security o f Vernon Township.

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The NJ Fire Safety Institute held its first Firefighter Health, Safety and Tactics Seminar at Middlesex College on April 22nd. UPS: Jerry Arrvda has been ap­ pointed to the Keamy Fire Depart­ ment. DOWNS: A multiple-alarm fire displaced dozens o f people at a con­ dominium com plex on Waterford Dr. in Edison, April 3rd. Officials said that 24 units were damaged. UPS: Hamilton firefighters res­ cued a person who was trapped in­ side o f a burning Jeremiah Ave. home, April 2nd. First responders were seen treating the victim on the front lawn, and then they trans­ ported the victim to a local hospital, according to Mid-Jersey News. DOWNS: Fire raced through three Jaques St. dwellings in Eliza­ beth, April 9th. Numerous mutual aid fire companies responded to ei­ ther the fire scene or for house cov­ erage in Union County. At least 28 people were being assisted by the Red Cross, according to W CBS news. UPS: Wayne Township dedicated a new playground in memory o f Firefighter Glenn Me C oog, who drowned in 1983 when his boat cap­ sized in the swirling waters o f the Pompton River. Members o f P.O.L. Fire Company 2 said the 25-yearold volunteer was responding, with three other members, to a report o f a smoke at a home in the flooded Hoffman Grove neighborhood. Never forget. DOWNS: On April 8th, Hawthorne fire units were dis­ patched to a report o f a person stuck under a fallen tree on Washington Ave. They found the victim's foot pinned underneath the tree, accord­ ing to a fire department Facebook post. Attempts were made to free the victim with airbags, tools and cribbing, but that was not success­

ful. Downes Tree Service was con­ tacted for use o f their crane and mu­ tual aid from Paterson's USAR rescue unit with specialized tools. The victim was removed and turned over to medical personnel with nonlife-threatening injuries. UPS: Firefighters rescued a pet dog from a burning Elm Ave. home in Saddle Brook, April 26th. Two people were reportedly treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was under control in 20 minutes, accord­ ing to the Daily Voice. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire at a Cape May camp ground was started by a propane explosion on April 11th, according to Press o f Atlantic City. At least five trailers at Seaville Shores Camping Resort were de­ stroyed and other trailers damaged. UPS: A ccording to the H illsbor­ ough Patch, members o f H illsbor­ ough Fire Co. 1 and Rescue 37 were able to quickly push a vehicle side­ ways and free a woman who was pinned between the car and a con ­ crete post at the Sunny Days car Wash on Route 206, April 25th. The victim was taken to Robert W ood Johnson M C . DOWNS: A 3-alarm fire heavily damaged a home on Cheryl Lane in Old Tappan, April 7th. Fire units from the Pascack Valley area o f Bergen County and Rockland County, N. Y., units responded to the fire. One firefighter sustained a fa­ cial injury, according to News 12. UPS: Edgewater firefighters res­ cued two boys who were trapped in lloodwaters in an abandoned train tunnel, in April. They were stuck about 30-feet from the Edgewater entrance to the tunnel in an old New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway tunnel. The boys clim bed

on top o f a metal pipe to evade ris­ ing flood waters. Fire Lt.'s Thomas Clinton and Robert Jacobson changed into water rescue suits and deployed an inflateable rescue boat to retrieve the teens from five-foot waters. “When we arrived they were sitting in a pipe that runs through the tunnel and they were just sitting, kind o f half in the water, half out,” Lt. Clinton said. The boys were checked out by EMS after their res­ cue. DOWNS: An unattached garage fire on Cedar St. in Garfield, May 1st, destroyed a 1957 Chevy Bel Air and a 1979 Chevelle, along with a motorcycle. UPS: In May, four New Jersey firefighters were among the 144 honored during the National Fallen Firefighters M emorial Weekend in Maryland. Those who died in serv­ ice to their communities: Captain Charles Achong (Jersey City), A s­ sistant Chief Ronnie Cordero (Little Falls), Firefighter Alex M oss (Upper Saddle River) and Basil Pizzuto (Saddle Brook). DOWNS: While returning from an alarm, the right side o f Hacken­ sack Engine 5 sank into a hole on Railroad Ave., April 29th. A ccord­ ing to News 4, a contractor had been working in that area the day before. A spokesperson said it appeared that heavy rain and insufficient markings around the hole were to blame for the accident. The engine was placed out-of-service for mechanics to as­ sess the damage. The contractor re­ filled the hole, and it was covered with a plate.

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H onoring Our F a lle n H eroes A c t P ro m o tio n H eld in Hudson C ounty WEST NEW YORK, NJ - On the morning o f April 13th, just hours after North Hudson R e­ gional firefighters, and numerous mutual aid fire units from a total o f five counties operated at two major fires in Union City and Weehawken, fed­ eral, state and local officials assembled at the regional d e­ partment's head­ quarters for a press conference to bring attention to the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. O fficials included Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., a long-time sup­ porter o f the fire service. Also on had were Sen. B ob Menendez and Rep. R ob Menendez., who were w elcom ed by North Hudson C hief o f Department David Donnarumma. Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act aims to provide federal can­ cer benefits to firefighters and their families. The act w ould “ rightfully recogn ize the job-re­ lated roots o f cancer for first re­ sponders by providing presumptive benefits for occupa­ tional cancer under the PSOB program”. A lso discussed was the re­ newing o f S.870 (The Fire Grants and Safety Act). This is a bill that would reauthorize FEMA's A ssis­ tance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, the Staffing for A de­ quate Fire and Emergency R e­ sponse (SAFER) grant program and the U.S. Fire Administration. In attendance, with his family, was Edward Diaz, who is a fire­ fighter with the M eadowlands Fire Department, and he is a v o l­ unteer firefighter in Hasbrouck Heights. His father, Eduardo, was a Union City firefighter and cap­ tain with the North Hudson re­ gional department. The captain passed away six years ago from pancreatic cancer. The young Diaz firefighter join ed federal officials at the podium and thanked them for their support. He recently took the civil service exam for the NHRFR, to follow in his father's footsteps. At the end o f the cere­ mony, he and Rep. Pascrell gave each other a big hug.

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Meadowlands Firefighter Edward Diaz thanked federal officials for their support of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, during the April 13th press conference in West New York. His father, North Hudson Captain Eduardo Diaz, passed away six-years ago to pancreatic cancer.

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Proud River Edge Fire Depart­ ment is a department with the strong commitment by the membership to be at its best for the communities served. Assistant Chief Robert Schlossberg, who also serves as De­ partment Training Officer, works closely with Chief David Stucke and Chief Gregg Cariddi, as well as department officers and sen­ ior membership, to provide the very best in training in addition to some weekly Sunday morn­ ing training, the monthly com­ pany training as well as the monthly department training. River Edge is including "from time to time" the added training that also involves other towns in Bergen County, where River Edge can and will be working with departments outside of Oradell and New Milford. Tuesday, May 2nd, as part of "Buildings of Concern" training in our town, the Senior Resi­ dence at St. Peter the Apostle was the training site. Stations included a detailed tour of the Senior Residence, that included important information for fire­ fighters, including those that would require extra assistance

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Jersey C ity R esidents Escape Fire w ith th e C lothes on T h eir B acks JERSEY CITY, NJ - They smelled smoke, felt heat, and ran for their lives as fire started to race through three dw ellings on the dead end o f Olean Avenue, April 5th. City firefighters were dis­ patched to the location shortly after 10 A.M. Fire was quickly racing through the upper floors o f two three-story wood-frame structures and then to a two-story dwelling, all without any alley space between them. Residents said they ran out, including one man from a shower, when they became aware o f the fire. First responders rescued sev­ eral pet cats, but more were b e ­ lieved to be in the buildings, according to a p olice captain on the scene. Second and third alarms were sounded as fire broke through the r o o f and live pow er lines fell to the street. At the scene, firefight­ ers said they were hampered by a plyw ood ceiling in one o f the structures. M embers were or­ dered to evacuate, and the struc-

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“ It ’s John Wayne Tim e,” in W eehawken WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Two major fires occurred almost simul­ taneously in the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue's First Battalion on the evening o f April 12th, that rapidly involved numer­ ous occupied buildings, putting a stress on firefighters and dispatch­ ers. Briefly, the First Battalion ex­ ists between the Lincoln Tunnel cut, south to the Jersey City line. Both incidents went to working fire assignments and a secondalarm quickly. More alarms would follow. The first fire was reported on the 400-block o f Ninth Street, Union City, at 10:36 p.m. Upon arrival, com panies redirected to the 400-block o f Eight Street where the fire origin was found. The rear wall o f a two-story wood-frame dwelling, attached to five others, was showing heavy fire. Lines were stretched and truck work commenced. Due to radiant heat, the rear wall o f a Ninth Street dwelling ig ­ nited. Some companies were redi­ rected to Ninth Street to quell that blaze. By now, a third-alarm was struck. Additional alarms, with mutual aid, would follow. Besides 416 Eighth Street, fire did travel to 414, 418 and 412. When the initial alarm for Ninth Street was transmitted, a Union City police sergeant was racing down Palisade Avenue to the fire. On the part o f Palisade Avenue that borders with W ee­ hawken, a woman jum ped in front o f his radio car to stop him. She reported a fire on her side o f the street. The sergeant saw flames and called it in. The original alarm for the Weehawken call, described as a “ m odified assignment”by the dis­ patcher, was sent to D odd Street, at 10:39 p.m. Engines 3 and 5, Squad 10, Ladder 4 and Battalion 2 were dispatched. Fire was show­ ing from D odd Street; however, that was the rear o f dwellings that were lit up that face on the 200 block o f Jane Street. Companies headed around the block. Heavy fire was consuming the rear o f two dwellings, with flames racing through the interior to the Jane Street side. The two-and-ahalf wood-frame dw ellings were separated by small alleyways in the densely populated area. Hand lines were set up to protect ex po­ sures, which were severely threat­ ened. Flying embers were also rolling over the neighborhood. A second-alarm was transmitted by Battalion Chief Adrian Prunes, but help had to com e from a distance due to the other fire, with mutual aid companies headed for both lo ­ cations. B.C. Prunes and the members o f the three engines and truck company got water on the ex p o­ sures and held flames at bay until help could arrive. Radiant heat was felt in the street where Ladder 4 was positioned. Residents o f

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North Hudson firefighters from four companies held their own to protect exposures as flames raced through two Jane Street dwellings in Weehawken, with help coming from a distance due to another multiple-alarm fire a mile away in Union City, April 12th.

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Firefighters worked on exposure protection as mutual aid companies began to roll in.

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GARFIELD, NJ - A 1957 Bel Air was destroyed, along with another antique Chevy and a motor­ cycle, in an overnight fire in Garfield on May 1st. At 2:05 A.M., fire companies were dispatched to a home on Cerar St. on a reported fire. As Assistant Chief Morano arrived he reported a smoke condition in the area and con­ firmed a work garage fire at 42 Cedar St. Heavy fire was already

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3S venting from the second floor o f the detached garage. First due compa­ nies had it knocked down in just under 30 minutes and it was de­ clared under control a few minutes later by Chief o f Dept. Anthony Swistock. Unfortunately, the iconic black

'57 Chevrolet Bel Air seen in any number o f movies, from "American Graffiti" and "Dirty Dancing" to "The H ollywood Knights", "Sin City", and "Gone In 60 Seconds", was destroyed along with a 1979 Chevelle and a motorcycle. Mutual aid from Elm wood Park, Saddle Brook and Wallington as­ sisted.

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Jersey City Firefighter Bill Bowman (standing), of Squad Co. 4 with his brother, Tyler (at the nozzle), of Engine Co. 17, operating at a 4-alarm fire in a row of dwellings on Olean Avenue, April 5th.

|n Franklin Township (Somerset County), District 1's Engine 8, a 2023 Spartan ER pumper (red), is next to jfS predecessor, a 1998 Seagrave pumper. The Seagrave has an aluminum body, the second to be delivered in the state at the time. It is only the body because Seagrave would not build aluminum cabs.

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Dry, Low Humidity, and Winds in April Equal 7 Alarms JERSEY CITY, NJ - The drywindy, April weather hit New Jer­ sey firefighters hard with wildfires, brush fires and structure fires. A paper recycling company was also the victim o f a large fire on the af­ ternoon o f April 11th, that escalated to seven alarms. At 2:34 RM., city fire compa­ nies were dispatched to B ox 607 for a fire reported on Caven Point Avenue. Heavy smoke was rising and blocking out the Manhattan skyline. Captain Omar Manning, o f Engine Co. 8, reported an outside fire involving large bales o f paper and he transmitted a second-alarm upon arrival. Large bales o f paper and card­ board, some stacked three high reaching 30-feet, were burning in the yard o f Reliable Paper C om ­ pany at 21 Caven Point Ave., and fire was threatening a warehouse. The warehouse had recently been converted to a sound stage. R eli­ able Paper is reported to be one o f the largest recycling companies in the tri-state area. It has been oper­ ating in the city for some 30-years, with 60 employees. H ose lines were hooked up to the warehouse sprinkler system. Fire companies had limited ac­ cess to the area that dead ends at a railroad embankment. Flames jum ped both the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail tracks and smoke cov ­ ered the Newark Bay-Hudson County NJ Turnpike extension. Second Battalion Chief William Raleigh reported a large volume o f fire involving bales o f paper with exposure problems. The chief ordered power for the Light Rail to be shut down in the area. A second-alarm was ordered. Rescue 1 reported that fire had extended across the building and into the weeds. B.C. Raleigh transmitted a third-alarm. Master streams were set up that included ladder pipes, tower ladders and deck guns. It was noted that there were no working fire hydrants on the property. Stacks o f w ood pallets, opposite the burning yard, were wet down by a deck gun. Heavy equipment was also used to separate the burning piles o f paper and cardboard, as firefighters also used hand lines on the burning materials. Rescue 1 reported fire inside the building. Engine 8 fed the sprinkler connection. Engine 13 alerted Engine 22 that their twoinch hand line was burning through. A third-alarm was struck by the battalion chief. Deputy Chief William McClintock arrived and assumed com ­

mand. He special called Tower Ladder 6; however the company was using a spare aerial ladder. The deputy chief then ordered a fourthalarm. Low-banking smoke, in high winds, covered the neighborhood. Small fires had also ignited along railroad tracks from Bay view Av­ enue to the Liberty Science Center. Flames were rolling around brush along Light Rail tracks o ff o f Phillip St. Third Battalion Chief Richard Gorman responded to Phillip St. to cover that area. D.C. M cClintock ordered a fifth-alarm, with that assignment going to assist Battalion 3. The fire, and thick smoke, were impinging on the ele­ vated turnpike extension, that leads to the Holland Tunnel, and it was ordered shut down. Firefighters noted black smoke coming from above on the turnpike extension, and went to investigate. A car was burning and the North Hudson task force was dispatched to that fire. Deputy Chief McClintock's progress report included a re­ port o f an extensive outside fire that extended to a building. The area is 1,000-feet by 500-feet. Fire has ex­ tended into the railroad cut and the meadows. He concluded this report with, “ Lotta work”. The deputy chief ordered a sixth-alarm. More companies were assigned to the Liberty Science Center area. Flames in Liberty State Park were also being handled by the NJ Forest Service. Third B.C. Gorman reported that he could use forest fire trucks along the turn­ pike. Fire companies were still needed at the south end o f the prop­ erty. A seventh-alarm was transmit­ ted with Kearny Engine 1, Tower 2 and their deputy chief reporting to that area, where a tower ladder op­ eration was established. Numerous mutual aid fire units from several counties filled city houses. The G ong Club canteen even invoked mutual aid and the Bayonne Fire Canteen responded to the scene. There was a weather alert to news agencies earlier in the day that a dry air mass will combine with winds to create conditions conductive for fire spread. Fires around the state, at this time, included a large wildfire in Manchester Township. Mandatory evacuation orders were placed into operation as buildings were threat-

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Flames, and then low banking smoke, covered the area as hand lines and master streams attacked flames at a paper recycling business on Caven Point Avenue, Jersey City, April 11th. The fire escalated to 7-alarms.

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Heavy equipment was used to separate bales of paper and cardboard that were stacked to a height of 30-feet in some sections of the property. ened by fire extension. Later in the afternoon, a large brush fire consumed some 800acres o f park area o ff o f DeGraw Avenue and Teaneck Road, in Teaneck, close to homes. A large amount o f mutual aid was also acti­ vated for this fire. The rundown is as follows: 14:34 hrs. B ox 607. Eng. Co.'s 822-19-9, Lad Co.'s 4-8, Res. l,Batt. 2, Dep. 1.

14:36 hrs. Working Fire. Eng. 2, Sq. 1, Batt. 4, MSU. 14:36 hrs. 2nd alarm. Eng. Co.'s 17-13-1, Sq. 4, Lad. 11, Batt. 3, Car 3,26. 14:48 hrs. 3rd alarm. Eng. Co.'s 5-6-7, Lad. Co. 2, Batt. 1. 14:54 hrs. Sp. Call Lad. Co. 6. 14:59 hrs. 4th alarm. Eng. Co.'s 15-18-11, Lad. Co. 9, Cars 4 and 8. 15:13 hrs. 5th alarm. Eng. Co.'s 10-14, Lad. Co.'s 7-3.

15:36 hrs. 6th alarm. Bayonne Eng. Co.'s 6-5-7, Bayonne Lad. Co. 3, Bayonne Batt. 4. 16:10 hrs. 7th alarm. Kearny Eng. 1, Tower 2, Kearny D.C., Har­ rison Eng. 2. JC Batt. 6. 15:29 hrs. B ox 615. North Hudson Eng. Co.'s 1-9, Lad. Co. 4, Batt. 1.

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A ll W alks of Life (and Death) ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky A ll Walks o f Life (and Death) By John (Scooz) Spicuzza Available from: FSP B ook s & V ideos 433 Main Street Hudson, M A O 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@ fire-policeem s.com www. fire -police-ems .com Price: $19.97 This b ook is 6 inches by 8 inches, soft cover, with 284 pages. After the introduction there are 16 chapters o f m em oirs from the author w ho spent 42 years serving mankind in multiple capacities, such as firefighter/paramedic, w hich in­ cluded being an em ergency room paramedic, a param edic instruc­ tor, fire academ y instructor and EM S training officer, hazmat technician and instructor, terror­

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ism instructor and m em ber o f the state urban search and rescue (USAR) team. The chapters cate­ gorize his experiences. M ost are made up o f short stories as he re­ m em bers them. I can tell you one thing. There is very little left to the imagination after y ou have read o f these incidents! Som e are humor­ ous, som e are not so humorous and som e are horrific. Em pathizing b ein g present at som e o f these calls w ill knock your sock s off! You have to read the b o o k to ap­ preciate what this type o f w ork is all about. It w ou ld be especially helpful to those contem plating a career in fire/EMS and/or law en­ forcement. One o f the incidents am ounted to murder o f a senior citizen on purpose in my opinion and the author’ s as well. The b ook is w ell worth the price. There are also stories o f the horseplay and other firehouse humor, as w ell as sad stories o f death and o f doctors who had little respect for assistants and poor bedside manners. It is definitely a b ook worth reading. It may take a w hile to finish it, but your time w ill be w ell spent. To the author, I salute you! You are a great human bein g and family man!

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Outside Fire Extends to Home in New M ilford NEW MILFORD, NJ - Heavy fire consumed the attic o f a large two-story home Saturday evening, April 22nd, that apparently started on the exterior o f the home. A call came in to Central D is­ patch shorly after 6:00 RM. for a reported outside fire at 744 Holly St. with the caller seeing flames. N ew Milford's C h ief arrived on scene and transmitted a working fire as he had fire up the 'Delta' side o f the home and into the attic. Engine 32 and Tower 31 ar­ rived on scene and made an inte­ rior attack from the second floor. Heavy fire vented through the roof as crews attempted to extin­ guish the fire. Heavy fire contin­ ued to engulf the attic area as a second-alarm was transmitted. Interior crews aggressivly at­ tacked the fire, however the fire

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Twelve Secaucus firefighters have completed their Firefighter 2 training at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute lo­ cated in Mahwah, NJ. The training program, which lasted for sev­ eral months, focused on advanced firefighting techniques and skills. Members of the Secaucus FD underwent rigorous training in areas such as ventilation, Rapid Intervention, and vehicle extri­ cation. The completion of this training is a significant achievement for the firefighters and the Secaucus FD. It demonstrates their ded­ ication to their craft and their commitment to providing the highest level of service to the community they serve. Course attendees in­ clude: ex-Chief Raymond Cieciuch, ex-Captain John Bujnowski & Firefighters Kevin Villagomez, Jorge Fernandez-Paulino, Sahil Nagpal, Oscar Oliveros, Sean Logan, Cristian Muniz-Abraldes, Is­ rael Fregoso-Rangel, Jasmine Garcia, Michael Dragone and Kevin Diaz-Gomez.

Multiple Occurrences Start House Fire in Cresskill CRESSK ILL, NJ - Had just one o f the actions not happened, life w ou ld have gon e on p ea ce­ fully, but on April 12th, every­ thing aligned and firefighters from m ultiple depart­ ments w ere called in to save a hom e in Cresskill. At about 9:30 A.M., a b ox truck w as traveling w est on M adison Avenue when the box caught a tree branch, breaking it o f f the tree. The branch fell, bringing dow n several electrical lines. The electrical service to a house at 185 M adison Ave. arced in the garage area and energized it, starting a small fire and creat­ ing a sm oke condition. C resskill firefighters were dispatched and observing the sit­ uation immediately called for m u­ tual aid and Orange & Rockland Electric with a rush. Luckily, the utility com pany w as in the area and able to quickly secure the power. Firefighters w ere able to open up in the garage and the attic above and soon had the fire extin­ guished with relatively minor damage.

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During the month of April, Jersey City firefighters conducted rope rescue evolution training at different venues, starting with the Summit Avenue firehouse.

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In the congested streets of Hudson County, it's hard enough to find a legal parking spot. And then, there's the times you get boxed in. This motorist wasn't going to let a 2-alarm fire in Jersey City prevent him from his "escape".

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In the area that I live, people put things they don't want out on the curb for the garbage man to take and put in the packers and destroy the items and haul them away. There are so many times when the items on the curb are perfectly good and useful, other times they need a little repair but are still good. I had one town official tell me that as soon as the items are on the curb, the ownership transfers to the town. I think o f how many times someone buys something new and just throws out the old item because it is not the latest and greatest. Do we really always need the latest and greatest? I know some people laughed that I had a tube television. It may not be as fancy as the flat screen but mine lasted longer than theirs. I may have a flip phone but it makes and receives calls and when I drop it the screen does not break. Never does not always mean better. I remember my old vehicles that could be worked on in the driveway and we did not need all computers. N ow there are electric cars that I would hate to see the cer­ tification you need to repair the thing. And someone messed up the made a Mustang electric and then made it a SUV and if you want to hear the roar o f the engine, you hit a button to play the soundtrack?

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Hamilton (Mercer) Fire Division, Engine Company 4, B Platoon: Captain Christian Balog, and Fire fighters Harry Eastburn and Ryanh Shearer.

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Millburn Battalion Chief Bernie Cunningham recently retired after 37-plus years of service. The chief will remain active in the fire service through organizations such as the NJ Firemen's Home, in Boonton, and the NJ Deputy & Battalion Fire Chiefs Association.

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The NJ Fire & EMS Institute held its first Firefighter Health, Safety and Tactics seminar at Middlesex College in Edison, April 22nd. Topics included cancer awareness and what is necessary to reduce the risk of cancer. It was noted that some 85% of cancer causing carcinogens can be removed after a fire by scrubbing gear with soap and water. Here, Jersey City members clean their faces with wipes provided by the Gong Club canteen after they battled a 3-alarm fire that involved several Manhattan Avenue buildings on April 14th.

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The NJ Fire & Safety Institute held its first Firefighter Health, Safety and Tactics seminar at Middlesex College, April 14th, with over 225 first responders in attendance. Also in attendance were professors from Middlesex College Fire Science Technology. (Lto R): Captain Daley, Captain Disbrow, B.C. Hook, D.C. Heitmeyer, FDNY DC Goldfarb and Dr. Ansonoff. Over 180-years of experience.

After Jersey City firefighters worked hard to knock down fire that involved several Manhattan Avenue dwellings, Chief of Department Steve Drennan shed his turnout coat, as members did the same, in the 88 degree summer-like April 14th afternoon. The Gong Club went through 392 bottles of water and other supplies at the thirdalarm.

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Moonachie Firefighter Tony Cospito was also a "tailor," at the Leonia Fire Department's 125th an­ niversary muster fitting kids in turnout gear for their parents to have a photo op. Tony's pride and joy is the department's 1953 GMC/Ahrens Fox pumper.

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Jersey City's new Chief of Department Steve Drennan, left, and Deputy Chief Jack Johnson discuss operations during a 4-alarm fire on Olean Avenue, April 5th.

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Hamilton (Mercer) Engine Company 2 C Platoon, (L to R): Captain Damian Cooke, Firefighter Dave Krueger and Captain Michael Sanna.

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North Hudson firefighters take a blow after operating at a fire in a medical office building on 39th St., Union City, April 20th.

North Hudson Firefighter Bob Rovito, of Engine Co. 5, gives chil­ dren a tour of the rig during the annual burning of the chametz cer­ emony, on New York Avenue, Union City, April 5th.

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A touch of summer in April. With the temperature at 88 degrees, Jersey City firefighters come out to the street for a blow after op­ erating at a 3-alarm fire on Manhattan Avenue, April 14th. The set back dwelling was fully involved upon arrival and fire extended to several exposures.

Jersey City and Hoboken fire units converged on the paper recycling business at the Foot of Hope Street, Jersey City, along the Hoboken border, April 16th. Firefighters are no strangers to fires at this location over the years. A second-alarm was struck by Jersey City and all Hoboken companies also operated.

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NJ State Fire Marshal Steve Dyl, left, and Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force Investigator Greg Allen have a discussion dur­ ing the 4th alarm on Olean Avenue, Jersey City, April 5th.

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In Ridley Township, Woodlyn Fire Co.'s Rescue 67 is a 1991 Spartan/Saulsbury unit that saw original duty as Fort Lee Rescue Co. 2.

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RIGS FROM FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP As you may know, there are sev­ eral Franklin Townships in our state. This one is in Somerset County and is just about 47-squaremiles in area. There is also one in Gloucester County, Hunterdon County and Warren County, as well as a Franklin Borough which is in Sussex County. The ones I have been to most are this one and the one in Gloucester County. This month we display apparatus from three o f the 10 fire companies. They are Franklin Park, Griggstown and Little Rocky Hill. We did not have room for all that were photographed, so the others will be in subsequent issues. The township itself is in the Raritan Valley region, and is a mixture o f mainly urban, suburban, industrial, commercial and rural areas. They have four aer­ ial apparatus. Three are platforms and one is a 75-foot quint. In the photos are Franklin Park Engine 31, a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT pumper. Squad 31, a 2021 Seagrave Capitol pumper and Truck 31, a 2004 Seagrave 95-foot Aerialscope. From Griggstown we have Tanker 35, a 2007 Pierce Quantum pumper/tanker, and from Little Rocky Hill we have Engine 41, a 2010 Pierce Quantum pumper. Res­ cue 41, a 2020 Pierce Velocity res­ cue and Tank 41, a 1995 Peterbilt 357/S & S pumper/tanker. This month’ s Little Big Guys features Brush 35, a Ford/Firematic BRAT. There are also three utility trucks that will be eventually show in Lit­ tle Big Guys. In dealer news. Fire & Safety Services has received the following Pierce orders: for Mansfield Township/Tri County FC, (Warren County), a Saber pumper; for Parsippany-Troy Hills District 4, Lake Hiawatha and Arrow XT 100-foot mid-mount tower, and for the Bor­ ough o f Netcong a Saber pumper (both Morris County); for the Bor­ ough o f Norwood a Saber pumper andforMahwahFC 1 an Arrow XT heavy duty non-walk-in rescue (both Bergen County); for the Town o f Clinton (Hunterdon County) an Enforcer pumper, for the City o f Linden (Union County) an Enforcer 100-foot mid-mount tower and for Lacey Township/Forked River (Ocean County) an Enforcer heavy duty rescue/pumper. Pierce deliver­ ies include an Enforcer pumper each to Harrison (Hudson County) and Woodland Park (Passaic County). Campbell Supply Co., LLC has received a Spartan ER order from the M iddlesex County Fire Acad­ emy for a pumper. Specs include an FC-94 chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, 2000-gpm Hale Qmax pump and 500-gallon water tank. They are prepping the following Spartan ER’ s for delivery: a Metro Star ELFD Star walk-around rescue for Livingston (Essex County). It has a 20-inch raised roof cab. Smart Power 20 kw generator and Space Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@lstResponderNews.com.

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Griggstown FC Tank 35, 2007 Pierce Quantum 1500/3000 with 20 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Franklin Park FC E-31, 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750 with 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Little Rocky Hill FC, E-41, 2010 Pierce Quantum 2000/1000 and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Franklin Park FC Squad 31, 2021 Seagrave Capitol 1500/500. It was sold by Seagrave Sales & Service.

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Little Rocky Hill FC, R-41, 2020 Pierce Velocity, 40 kw generator, air compressor and 6 ton portable winch. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Franklin Park FC Truck 31, 2004 Seagrave 95 ft. with 10 kw gener­ ator. It was sold by Seagrave Sales & Service Saver 4 bottle air cascade system with Sierra booster pump. For Allenhurst, a Metrro Star MFD pumper with 10-inch raised roof cab, Waterous 2000-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank and Harrison 10 kw generator and for Middletown Township, Belford Engine Co., a Gladiator pumper with Hale Qmax 2000-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank and Harrison 6 kw gen­ erator (both Monmouth County). Spartan deliveries include to the Hampton Lakes FC in Southampton

Township (Burlington County) a Star tanker on a Spartan ER Metro Star EMFD chassis with Cummins X-12, 500 hp diesel engine, 10-inch raised roof cab. Hale Qmax 2000gpm pump and 3000-gallon water tank, a refurbished Gladiator chassis on a Star Series 100-foot platform to Passaic (Passaic County), a Star Series Metro Star pumper to Bay­ onne (Hudson County) with a 10inch raised roof cab, Waterous 1500-gpm pump and 750-gallon water tank and to Franklin Town-

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Little Rocky Hill FC Tank 41, 1995 Peterbilt 357/S & S, 1500/3000 and 14-inch rear dump. ship Fire Commissioners District 1, (Somerset County) an extreme duty pumper on a Metro Star chassis having a 10-inch raised roof cab, Waterous 2000-gpm pump and 750gallon water tank. Defender Emergency Products has received an order from the Union Beach EMS (Monmouth County) for a Medix MSV-11 Type 1 ambulance on a Ford F-450 XLT chassis. Specs include a 7.3L gaso­ line engine, 169-inch wheelbase, liquid spring suspension, air horns.

RVS audible alert rear sensor sys­ tem, power door locks, Vanner 100 watt three-stage inverter, EVS child safety seat, Whelen lighting pack­ age and Stryker Power Load System cot mount. Blaze Emergency Equipment has received an order from Millstone Township (Monmouth County) for an Alexis tanker with a 1500-gpm Hale pump and 4000-gallon water tank. It will be on a Kenworth T-880 chassis.

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In Ridley Township, Woodlyn Fire Co.'s Rescue 67 is a 1991 Spartan/Saulsbury unit that saw original duty as Fort Lee Rescue Co. 2.

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Passover Begins with the Annual Burning of the Chametz UNION CITY, NJ - Fire de­ partments in numerous N ew Jer­ sey municipalities participated in the annual burning o f the chametz on April 5th, that marks the begin­ ning o f Passover. Traditional cerem onies were held in venues like Teaneck, Pas­ saic, Jersey City, Union City, and many more. Often, firefighters standing by during the burning in­ quire into the history o f the cere­ monial burning. A ccording to NorthJersey.com, the eight-day holiday commemorates the liber­ ation o f the Hebrews from Egypt­ ian slavery, some 3,300 years ago. The Israelites fled Egypt in such haste that they didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise. As a reminder o f their sacrifice and ul­ timate redemption, Jews abstain from eating leavened bread or other foods made from fermented grain during the holiday. They refer to leavened items, which must be discarded from the home before Passover, as chametz.

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Jews destroy leavened food in a ceremonial burning called “ biur chametz.”This is also a sym bolic act in which people are encour­ aged to rid themselves o f bad character traits. In Union City, the tradition continued in a parking lot on New York Avenue and 34th Street. B e­ sides the burning, youths got a change to talk to North Hudson firefighters and examine Engine 5's apparatus. In Teaneck, which has a larger venue for the ceremony at the Jewish Community Center, local firefighters brought their fire safety trailer, along with fire appa­ ratus, to educate the community on fire safety and prevention. A way to make the best out o f a reli­ gious ceremony and for safety.

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North Hudson firefighters and a city fire inspector stood by during the burning of the chametz ceremony at 34th Street & New York Avenue, Union City, April 5th. The tradition marks the beginning of Passover.

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