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FIVE ALARMS AND A MAYDAY CALLED AT PATERSON FAST-MOVING BLAZE

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Paterson, NJ - Paterson battled a raging fire on the morning of March 16th. The fire broke out at an auto body shop in the Market Street off Route 80 around 9:30 A.M. As first-due companies arrived heavy fire was already venting from the front bay doors of a building that included limo rental company Limo4NJ, and an auto body shop.

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FIRE AND EMS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY Orange, CT Fire Department Changing Response Tedesco: County to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site for Bergen Procedures During COVID-19 Crisis ORANGE, CT – Members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department will modify their response plans and procedures to protect themselves during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“The most important thing residents should know is that if you call 9-1-1, we’re going to respond with the same efficiency we always have,” said Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas.

“Depending on the type of alarm, you may see our firefighters take a few extra precautions as we work to avoid being exposed to the virus while providing service.”

Dumas said residents will see firefighters and fire apparatus arrive quickly at their home or business.

But for many calls, a single firefighter, often an officer, will come to the door and ask about the health of those in the home. If anyone in the home has a fever, flu-like symptoms or has traveled to certain areas, that

JUMP TO FILE #031620109 firefighter will take an extra minute to take precautions, such as putting on an air mask. He or she will then attempt to resolve the problem without having other firefighters enter the building.

“Obviously, those other firefighters will help if needed,” said Dumas. “And if we see an immediate life hazard, such as fire, we’re ready to go right into action as usual.”

Firefighters also have been issued instructions for additional cleaning of fire stations, equipment including their protective clothing, and apparatus.

“We are in touch with local, state and federal experts on a daily – in fact, hourly – basis, and we are following their advice,” said Dumas.

The chief also asked residents not to hesitate to call 9-1-1 if they need help, but also to let the calltaker know if anyone in the home is under mandatory or self-imposed quarantine due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure. The dispatcher can then relay that information to first-responders so they can take steps to avoid exposure.

He also suggested placing a sign or note on the front door of your home to notify police, fire and EMS personnel to take infection-prevention precautions.

“These steps will protect our crews so they can continue to meet the emergency needs of our community,” said Dumas. “You’re not only helping our crews by complying with these requests, you’re helping your neighbor because we’ll be able to stay healthy and respond to the next call for help.”

- DOUG FENICHEL

Selden, NY Fire Department COVID-19 Public Notice SELDEN, NY - We at the Selden Fire Department are now operating under special COVID-19 directives designed to protect our volunteers, and you, our neighbors.

Our members are no strangers to risk. We are committed to serving Selden with Fire and EMS protection even in these perilous times. For us to continue to do our job as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread requiring us to respond to more and more calls, we need your help.

As part of our COVID-19 Emergency Operations Plan, we will be operating with less people on calls.

We will be doing this to minimize the risk of exposure to our crew and you, the community. If we suspect that any of our members have contracted COVID-19 or they have been diagnosed with the virus, that member will be out of service for weeks as would any volunteer who was working directly with that person.

The more members we are forced to sideline, the less we will have to re-

JUMP TO FILE #031620109 spond to calls. We need to avoid this from happening, so we will be taking extra precautions when we arrive at your home. For example, you will notice that many of Selden's crews will now be using special equipment, such as masks, gloves and even gowns, especially on EMS calls, to protect you and them.

Now, more than ever, if you call for help, please make sure it is a true emergency that requires an ambulance. If it is a true emergency, when you call please make sure to provide a clear description of the symptoms that you are experiencing to the dispatcher who takes your call. If you have been diagnosed as being infected with the COVID-19 virus, please state that clearly to the dispatcher when you call. We will always respond to any call, but we can serve you better and protect you, and

our members if we are prepared.

Conversely, if your medical situation is not an emergency, and you can get to the hospital safely on your own, or with the help of a friend or other third party, please do that, rather than call for an ambulance.

If you call us for a non-urgent call, you could potentially be committing our emergency vehicles and personnel and increasing their risk of exposure when another member of the community has an emergency and needs our services more immediately. For this reason, we ask that you only call us for true emergencies to ensure that our services are available for those of our neighbors who need it most.

Thank you, the community of Selden, for working in partnership with us. We will get through this together.

- SELDEN FD

County, NJ First Responders and Health Care Professionals HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that on Sunday, March 29th, at 12:30 p.m., the County will open a mobile, drive-thru COVID19 test site for symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County only. The drive-thru test site will be located at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, N.J. Only symptomatic first responders and health care professionals who live or work in Bergen County will be tested at this drive-thru test site and must provide accredited identification.

To be tested for COVID-19 at the drive-thru site, first responders and health care professionals must be screened by first completing a brief survey located at https://www.newbridgehealth.org and seeing a Telehealth doctor. Patients will then be given a confirma-

JUMP TO FILE #040220110 tion code number that they will present at the drive-thru testing site.

“Bergen County first responders and health care professionals who are symptomatic should please take advantage of our mobile, drivethru test site at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center,” said County Executive Tedesco. “These are the men and women on the front lines who are working to keep our 1 million residents safe from COVID-19.

The sooner we help our first responders and health care professionals recover, the more people they will be able to treat.”

More information is available a t : https://www.newbridgehealth.org and at https://co.bergen.nj.us/

- BERGEN COUNTY NEW JERSEY

Ocala, FL Activates Strike Team Amidst COVID-19 Concerns OCALA, FL – In partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Marion County (FDOHMC), Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) will be activating a Strike Team to address Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

Given the range of effects COVID-19 can have on a person, and the similarities between symptoms of this virus, seasonal allergies, and the common flu, public uncertainty continues to rise. To eliminate these fears, OFR is deploying a Strike Team of elite paramedics charged with evaluations and recommendations for hospitalization of patients reporting COVID-19 symptoms to a dispatch center.

Citizens exhibiting a fever, dry

JUMP TO FILE #033020103 cough, and shortness of breath – symptoms associated with COVID19 – are encouraged to contact the FDOHMC by calling (352)6442590. By using the ten-digit line callers will assist in hastening the screening process.

“The goal [of the Strike Team] is to alleviate citizen’s concerns by diagnosing and treating anyone who indeed has COVID-19, with minimal exposure to others, including first responders,” said Assistant Fire Chief Clint Welborn.

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

As the nationwide impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolves daily, we would like to know what measures your fire department or squad is taking to protect and enhance the health security of yourselves and of our communities. Please share your department’s or squad’s plan for COVID-19 response to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

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NYSAFC Announces the Appointment of Chief Bruce Heberer as Chief Executive Officer The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Bruce E. Heberer as chief executive officer of the association, effective January 1, 2020.

In this role, Heberer will serve in a part-time capacity overseeing the association’s four staff members at NYSAFC headquarters and will be responsible for operations of the not-for-profit organization.

The chief executive officer position replaces the previous executive director position. The position name was changed to bring the title back in line with the NYSAFC Constitution and ByLaws; however, the duties of the office shall remain the same.

Heberer served as a member of the association’s board of directors from September 2016 to December 2019, and along with Past President John Sroka, was an interim executive director from September 2018 to December 2019.

A career member of the City of Johnstown Fire Department in Fulton County since 1987, Heberer has been serving as chief of department since 2006. He was also the municipal training officer from 1998-2006. Additionally, Heberer has been a member of the Berkshire Fire District since 1986, where he is currently a line captain and chairman of the board of fire commissioners. Heberer has served as a deputy emergency management officer/fire coordina-

JUMP TO FILE #031020111 tor for Fulton County since 1996 and as a New York state fire instructor assigned to Fulton County since 1990. He is an adjunct to the New York State Academy of Fire Science and is a primary instructor with the New York State Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program. Heberer is also a New York state certified police officer and served as a part-time road patrol deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served in the U.S. Navy as a damage control man from 19821986.

Heberer has been a member of NYSAFC since 1988 and has served as an association HandsOn Training instructor for many years. He is active with numerous state and national firematic organizations, including the Career Fire Chiefs of New York State, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, and International Association of Arson Investigators.

Bruce’s father, Edward Heberer, served as chief of the City of Johnstown Fire Department from 1983-1996 and was president of NYSAFC from 19951996.

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Georgia: John Kevin Cash, 43 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 21, 2020 Death Date: January 21, 2020 Fire Department: Roswell Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, January 20, 2020, Firefighter John Kevin Cash worked a 24-hour shift at the Roswell Fire Department. The next morning, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the incoming day crew noticed that he had not yet left the station to go home. They entered his bunk room to awaken him but found him deceased. The nature and cause of his death are currently under investigation.

North Carolina: Corbin Rogers, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 31, 2020 Death Date: January 31, 2020 Fire Department:Spring Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, January 31, 2020, Firefighter Corbin Rogers was returning home from a 48hour shift and aerial training class at the Spring Lake Fire Department when he was involved in a vehicle accident. Rogers passed away at the scene.

Texas: Manuel Galindo, Jr., 71 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: February 12, 2020 Death Date: February 12, 2020 Fire Department: Fort Hancock Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, Fire Chief Manuel Galindo, Jr., was driving a fire apparatus on East Highway 20 in Hudspeth County when he suddenly veered off the road. He attempted to get the vehicle back on the highway but overcorrected.

The apparatus flipped over and Galindo was ejected. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation into the accident continues.

California: Ramon "Ray" Figueroa, 35 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 18, 2020

Death Date: February 18, 2020 Fire Department: Porterville Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2020, at approximately 1614hrs., firefighters from the Porterville Fire Department, as well as the counties of King, Fresno, and Tulare, responded to a fire at the Porterville Public Library. Captain Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones perished in the blaze. Two teen boys have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. Investigation into the incident continues.

Califnornia: Patrick Jones, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 18, 2020 Death Date: February 18, 2020 Fire Department: Porterville Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2020, at approximately 1614hrs., firefighters from the Porterville Fire Department, as well as the counties of King, Fresno, and Tulare, responded to a fire at the Porterville Public Library. Captain Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones perished in the blaze. Two teen boys have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. Investigation into the incident continues.

Nebraska: Donald "Donny" Lepper, 46 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: February 22, 2020 Death Date: February 23, 2020 Fire Department: Indianola Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Initial Summary: On the morning of Sunday, February 23, 2020, after returning home from a grass fire, Firefighter/EMT Donald “Donny” Lepper collapsed. He was immediately taken to the Community Hospital of McCook, where he was pronounced deceased.

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Firefighter/Photographer Recognized in Bergen UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

In 1985, Garfield firefighter and fire photographer Rich Wolfson assembled a bunch of people together in his firehouse with the same interest in fire scene photography. From that meeting, the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association was formed.

The NJMFPA gave light to many local fire departments of the value of fire scene photography that were being taken by the persons using cameras at their emergency incidents. Close relationships between club members and the officers and firefighters of many local departments were established. In later years, Wolfson changed careers to become a well known fire investigator.

Also around this time, Wolfson took a young fire buff under his wings-Damien Danis. He saw the love of the fire service in this kid and his enjoyment in taking photos.

In early March, before COVID19 turned our world upside down, the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association held their business meeting in South Hackensack. Before conducting their usual business, now a veteran volunteer firefighter and photographer, Damien Danis was called up to the officers. In the county that he loves so much, he was named an Honorary Member of the organization for his service and dedication.

Danis is a member of Saddle Brook Engine Co. 2, where he has served as captain, lieutenant and engineer. He is a former president of the Saddle Brook Exempt Association and ex-president and Life Member of the NJMFPA. In addition, he is a photographer for the fire departments of Lodi, Garfield, Rochelle Park and Elmwood Park.

He is also an Honorary Member of Rutherford Engine Co. 2 and a 1st Responder News senior correspondent. Danis is employed by Quality Auto Mall in Rutherford. Besides fire scene photography, he attends many of the department's affairs.

He took over a lot of ceremonies that veteran, and Damien's mentor, Wolfson handled in earlier years.

Like Wolfson, in the days of personal websites and fire scene photography for profit, Damien is old school. He does not believe in selling his work to fellow first responders. As a matter of fact, if he hears the words, “How much?” or “What do I owe you,” he gets insulted! He enjoys the brotherhood and hospitality fellow first responders offer when he visits a firehouse or fire scene.

During the meeting, and showing up fashionably late, James Wood Sr., was also named an Honorary Member of the association. Wood, a former Wallington firefighter, has been photographing emergency incidents for decades. His son, James Jr., was recently appointed to the Passaic Fire Department.

DOWNS: One firefighter was injured during a 4-alarm fire at the Elizabeth Truck Center on North Avenue East, March 1st, officials said. The fire caused explosions and a roof collapse. No one was in the building when the alarm was sounded around 11 p.m.

UPS: Citing a drop in volunteers, Stone Harbor Fire Chief Roger Stanford successfully lobbied the Borough Council, in February, to allow for the hiring of seven fulltime firefighter-EMTs. DOWNS: On March 1st, Paterson Engine 4 was involved in a MVA at Carrol & 16th Avenue.

There were no injuries.

UPS: New firefighters sworn in at City Hall in Jersey City on March 2nd are: M. Blakey, H. Martinez, J. Tomkowski, A. Sadowski, W. Acevedo, L. Prensa, B. DeJesus, J. Rutter, T. Donnelly, G. Niland, A. Aligo, P. Boyle, E. Sellmeyer, D. Conte, A. Cavaliere, D. Brown, A. Buterbaugh, D. Kent, N. Ferrari, M. Topolewski, M. Rotondo, B. Mills, J. Bowen, J. Ramundo, J. O'Callahan, N. McGinley, S. Pickett, A. Cron, J. Czarnowski and D. Geoghegan.

DOWNS: The historic Ferracute building on Commerce St. in Bridgeton was demolished after a fire tore through the vacant structure on March 4th, officials said.

UPS: Developers who are looking to build new housing projects in Bound Brook will now have to pay for increased security measures at construction sites after the massive Main Street fire in January that investigators claimed was purposely set. A new ordinance was passed, which will be added to the construction code, that will require developers to have 360-degree motion detectors and video surveillance, along with a physical security guard on site at all times once there are flammable materials at the property.

DOWNS: A fire in a High Bridge sports bar and restaurant, on Main St., extended to a one-family home adjacent to the fire building on March 4th, officials said.

UPS: Firefighters aboard Perth Amboy Marine 5 rescued a man standing on his burning boat in the Arthur Kill, off of the Raritan Yacht Club, March 5th.

DOWNS: Hoarding conditions proved difficult for firefighters battling an apartment complex fire at Woodbridge Village in the Avenel section of the township on March 5th.

UPS: Local officials gathered on March 7th at a ground breaking ceremony for a new firehouse and community center in Monatgue.

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In appreciation for his service and dedication, Saddle Brook Firefighter and 1st Responder News senior correspondent, Damien Danis, was named an Honorary Member of the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association, at their March meeting. (L to R): 1st Vice President Bryan Hennig, Damien Danis, President Tony Chido and 1st Vice President Scott Muttel.

Mayor Richard Inncella said the present firehouse was constructed by volunteers in 1950.

DOWNS: A fire in a Cherry Hill strip mall destroyed several businesses along Evesham Rd., March 6th.

UPS: The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety, will begin distributing residential smoke alarms for free to NJ communities for the 22nd year as part of WABCTV's Operation 7: Save a Life program. The smoke alarm giveaway, which is underwritten by WABC New York and Kidde, provides alarm units for free to vulnerable populations such as senior citizens on fixed incomes, low-income residents and households with children.

DOWNS: Hoboken firefighters walked across the street from their Clinton Street firehouse to extricate a mother and child from an SUV that rolled over on its side in front of Hoboken High School, March 7th. The mother and child were transported to the Jersey City Medical Center for treatment.

UPS: On March 12th, Passaic firefighters, families and friends assembled at the East Side firehouse for the dedication of a new memorial. Fifty years ago, on that date, Battalion Chief Joseph Griffin and Fireman Sam Latona were killed. It looked like the fire in a Third Street building was under control when, unexpectedly, the structure collapsed on Griffin, Latona and four other firemen. Crews worked to free the members. A few hours later, the battalion chief and the new fireman died of their injuries.

DOWNS: Two firefighters were

injured, March 24th, battling a fire that destroyed a Center St. dwelling in Lakewood. The two were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said.

UPS: At the Colonia F.D., in Woodbridge Twp., Raymond Huges Jr. was honored for 50-years of active service. He is an ex-chief and has served as a fire commissioner since 1983. John Melasippo was honored for 40-years of active service. He is an ex-chief and currently a fire instructor at the Middlesex County Fire Academy.

DOWNS: As the result of the loss of federal grant money, Camden firefighters have received layoff notices. This comes in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis. “It feels like we are expendable,” said one firefighter with three years on the job.

UPS: Selket Damon has been promoted to battalion chief in Plainfield. She is a national guard member and joined the P.F.D. after serving 17-years with the Marine Corps. Damon also served two tours in Iraq.

DOWNS: A fire damaged the Prestige Diner on Springfield Ave. in New Providence, March 26th.

Firefighters located and extinguished a deep-seated fire in the crawl space under the kitchen, ac-

cording to Chief Michael Piana.

UPS: In the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, the football Giants are helping out first responders. The organization funded a new program to provide child care at no cost to emergency response personnel at the Meadowlands YMCA, for ten weeks. The day care at the YMCA has been operating for children of essential personnel during the crisis, according to a press release. Funding from the Giants will allow the Y to expand the program up to 42 children.

DOWNS: The body of a 61-yearold man was found inside a heavily damaged dwelling on Moore St. in Moorestown, March 27th, police said. Police added that three residents were able to escape the burning building. First arriving units found the home heavily involved in fire.

UPS: New probationary firefighters in Hackensack are Michael Cerbo II and Cara Donohue.

DOWNS: Arson investigators began an investigation in reference to a trio of garbage can fires on the same Clifton block, in March.

Smoke entered a Highland Ave. home, authorities said. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and vented smoke from the home with fans.

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Five Alarms and a MAYDAY Called at Paterson Fast-Moving Blaze Paterson, NJ - Paterson battled a raging fire on the morning of March 16th.

The fire broke out at an auto body shop in the Market Street off Route 80 around 9:30 A.M. As first-due companies arrived heavy fire was already venting from the front bay doors of a building that included limo rental company Limo4NJ, and an auto body shop.

A second-alarm was quickly struck as heavy fire took hold on the ground floor. As the fire quickly spread a third-alarm was struck, bringing more companies to the scene. According to Chief of Department McDermott, there were cars inside the auto body shop along with tires and vinyl, which temporarily complicated

JUMP TO FILE #031620111 firefighters' efforts. There were "several" explosions inside the building, although McDermott could not confirm if the explosions were caused by gas tanks.

As companies were on the roof of the building a MAYDAY was transmitted after a firefighter fell through the roof. The firefighter was able to self-evacuate and was not injured. As conditions worsened a fourth-alarm was struck, bringing mutual aid units to the scene.

A massive smoke loom in the air could be seen from a few miles away and heavy fire vented

through the roof of the building, sending embers all over the neighborhood. Master streams from several deck guns, as well as ground monitors flowed, along with Paterson Truck 1 and 2's tower ladders, and Ladder 3's ladder pipe. Passaic Truck 1's tower also operated.

The fire went to a fifth-alarm shortly after 11:00 A.M. Mutual aid from Haledon, Passaic, Clifton and Little Falls assisted on scene.

The blaze was placed under control within two hours and no serious injuries were reported. The cause has been determined and the fire is under investigation according to Chief McDermott.

- DAMIEN DANIS

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APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Avocado-BBQ-Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Muffins…say that 10 times fast!

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Elmwood Park Engine 2, a 2004 Pierce Quantum 2000-GPM/750 water, operates at a two-alarm house fire in town on 2-29-20.

By the time you are done reading the name of this recipe, all the meatloaf muffins will be gone. They are so good, it's hard to let them cool off before sneaking a bite. And if you think the word avocado should not be in the same sentence as meatloaf, this recipe will certainly change your mind. But the reason behind this recipe is far more important to me than the actual ingredients.

I write this article in uncertain times, when the Coronavirus has affected almost every aspect of our lives. And in all of this, there is still some good that has come of it. Families are now eating dinner together, parents are playing outside with their children and creatives from all walks of life are finding new ways to engage with their audience. There are musicians putting on concerts from their living rooms, trainers offering virtual workouts and artists teaching online art classes. Even Chefs have started doing virtual cooking “classes”! When I saw this I knew I wanted to get in on the action, but in-

stead of it just being myself, I thought it would be cool to get a buddy on to cook as well. After seeing my good friend Robert “Pip” Piparo post a picture of himself cooking with his two sons, I knew they would be the perfect “guest chefs” to have on.

Pip is a Lieutenant with the New Brunswick Fire Dept., but many know him through the Not For Profit, 555 Fitness, whose goal it is to reduce cardiac-related incidents in the Emergency Services. When Pip is not busy serving as the Director of 555 Fitness, he is hosting his new podcast “The Size Up” on National Fire Radio where the goal is to motivate and inspire others to be better than yesterday. I was lucky enough to be a guest on Episode 2, when we talked food, food and more food, so be sure to give it a listen!

Due to the “climate” we are in, the ingredients we had on hand were pretty limited so we had to coordinate with what we both had available. Turns out we both had all the ingredients we need for meatloaf, but I had to throw a little twist on it….actually 3 twists. Meatloaf is great but kids love to use their hands to eat, so instead of a conventional meatloaf we made them into “muffins”, which also cook faster and are portable. The second twist, is that they are cheese stuffed, be-

cause we both had cheese and anything stuffed with cheese is good.

And the third and final twist is also the secret ingredient, avocado! It may seem weird and unconventional, but avocado is becoming more popular in cooking, and rightfully so. It contains healthy Omega3’s and also adds moisture to the meatloaf, keeping it from drying out.

This is especially great when using lean meats like ground turkey and chicken. Meatloaf is a great recipe for cleaning out the pantry and fridge too. In this case we used BBQ sauce but you could substitute with the classic ketchup, maybe mustard or even Buffalo sauce. Have some carrots that look like they are on their last leg? Throw em’ in! In this case, Pip didn’t have onions so he reached out to his neighbor who lent him one. #neighborshelpingneighbors This recipe is great for those who like to meal prep, get the kids involved or just enjoy eating delicious food.

Filming this cooking “show” was a blast. It was great to catch up with Pip and his “mini pips” while getting them involved in the kitchen.

It's proof that even in these tough times, food can bring us together, even if it is virtually.

Stay safe, eat well!

AVOCADO-BBQ-CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF MUFFINS Makes 12

Ingredients: JAMES LUEBBERMAN

Green-Fields Village Ladder 666 from West Deptford Twp. in service at a house fire.

1.5 lb. Ground Beef ½ Yellow Onion, diced 1 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs 1 Egg ¼ Cup Milk 1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce ½ Avocado, mashed ¼ Cup BBQ Sauce, plus more for glaze ½ C Shredded Cheese ½ Tbs. Kosher Salt EVOO Procedure:

-Preheat oven to 350°

-In a small sauté pan over medium heat, sauté onion in a little EVOO and a pinch of salt.

Remove onion and place in a large bowl to cool.

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Clinton Fire and Rescue Squad 45 providing scene lighting and blocking while crews mitigate a fluid leak from involved vehicles.

-In the large bowl with onion, add the milk, egg, avocado, BBQ sauce, salt and worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine. Add the breadcrumbs to the bowl and mix well.

-Add the meat to the bowl, mix with your hands just until

everything comes together.

Do not overmix or it will become dense when cooked.

Set aside.

-In a small sauté pan, heat up a little EVOO. Sauté a small amount of the meatloaf mixture to test for seasoning. Adjust as necessary.

-Grease a muffin tin. Add enough meat to each muffin mold to come up about ½ way.

Making a small indentation in the middle, add some cheese to each. Top the molds off with more meat. Brush the top with BBQ sauce and place in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reads about 165°F. AJ FUSCO

*To freeze, cool the muffins down to room temp. Place whole tin in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from tins and place in freezer bag.

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DON’T QUARANTINE GOD Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

For the past few weeks preachers across America have been ministering sermons that deal with the current crisis we all find ourselves a part of. COVID19 (AKA Coronavirus) is sweeping through our country with no real end in sight. It is causing panic, fear, anxiety, stress and in some cases a sense of doom.

Millions of lives have been impacted by this virus in one way or another. Our First Responders find themselves in harms way as they face an invisible but very real foe; a foe that cannot be extinguished with water or ventilated by use of a chainsaw or an axe. This foe cannot be breached with forcible entry tools. Although our First Responders are highly trained as EMTs and Paramedics, this battle rages on.

Among the top concerns in a fire situation is making a primary search of the building, confinement of the fire and minimizing the chance of the fire involving exposures (the spread of the fire to other buildings nearby). Again, our First Responders, nurses and doctors are now facing a different kind of threat and need our prayers. We should pray for those suffering from this virus and all who find themselves in a position where they are at a higher risk through exposure.

Since we don’t have a definitive answer to this virus in terms of an antidote, where do we turn?

Answer: Connect (or reconnect) with God! God has been, is, and will always be the answer to our fears and concerns.

What is a crisis? A “crisis” means different things to different people. For some, having their only car break down, don’t have the money to fix it, and need to get to work is a crisis. Having to deal with an abrasive, contrary person, relational conflict - crisis.

Getting laid off your job that you’ve had for years and risking losing everything you’ve got is a crisis. Whatever your definition of a crises is, I’m sure we can all agree that the Coronavirus is a

global crisis! Crisis is defined as “a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.” Well, our current situation with the Coronavirus certainly qualifies.

Another definition of a crisis is “an emotionally stressful event or traumatic change in a person's life." The best thing we can do (aside from taking all the precautions we can to minimize exposure and find a cure for this virus) is to connect with God. That’s what David did in the Bible. He was running and hiding from King Saul. He was being relentlessly chased down by Saul’s army.

David was a fugitive. Death seemed to be constantly looming over David’s head. He cried out to God: “When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3). In other words: “What do I do now?”

The answer comes from the Word of God: “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. (1 Chronicles 16:11).

It is in our darkest hour that we need to focus on God. It’s in the crisis, in the chaos, in the confusion, when we feel crushed, when we feel out of control that we need to look to God. How do we connect with God in a Crisis? First of all, don’t quarantine God. “Cry out in the night. Pour out your heart like water in prayer to the Lord.”

(Lamentation 2:19 NCV). Unload on God, He can handle it. The Bible instructs us to: “Cast your care upon Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7). So when you face a crisis the correct response is not, “Grin and bear it.”

The correct response is not push the emotions down and pretend it doesn’t exist. Instead, be honest with God and tell Him exactly how we feel. How do we reconnect with God in a crisis? We’re instructed to pray for strength and pray for help. “Look to the Lord for strength” (Psalm 105:4 NIV).

“I can lie down and go to sleep and I can wake up again because the Lord gives me strength.” (Psalm 3:5 NCV). The Lord saves the godly! He is their salvation and their strength when trouble comes.

(Psalm 37:39).

Don’t quarantine God during this crisis. Let’s all connect with God through unified prayer and a personal commitment to Him.

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S VENDOR SPOTLIGHT EMERGENCY SERVICES

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RIBCRAFT Wins $43 million Navy Contract MARBLEHEAD, MA March 2020— RIBCRAFT, a leading manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) for law enforcement, safety professionals, and military agencies, announced that the United States Navy has awarded a five-year indefinite quantity contract worth up to $43 million.

Under the contract, RIBCRAFT will build and deliver an estimated 48 of the 11-Meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure Boat.

RIBCRAFT has also been providing the U.S. Navy with 7-Meter shipboard RIBs since 2014.

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Paterson RAC Captain Chris Antoci on the scene of a working fire in the city on 3-27-20.

“The awarding of this latest contract is testament to RIBCRAFT’s exceptional design and production capabilities. We’ve enjoyed a long and collaborative relationship with the Navy,” said P. Brian Gray, president and chief executive officer of RIBCRAFT. “We have a proven track record of meeting the needs of the Navy with exceptional product and service”.

A critical component of the Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures

Company, the 11-Meter RIBs will serve to support explosive ordinance disposal mine counter measure platoons in both shallow and deep water operations. To achieve this, RIBCRAFT will build two configurations for mine counter measure operations; one with an open aft deck for stowage and deployment of two combat rubber raiding craft and the other featuring a launch, recover, and handling system for deployment and retrieval of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) which will have the capability to launch, recover and handle two UUVs using a single davit.

Each vessel, with an overall length of 39’, will be equipped with twin Cummins QSB-6.7 473 HP diesel engines, twin Hamilton Jet 292 water jets, and Shockwave shock mitigating seating for improved crew comfort in all conditions. A critical operational requirement for these boats is that they must be transportable around the world by land, air or sea and be able to be readily deployed from a variety of US Navy ship classes.

“RIBCRAFT is well-respected as a top builder of the most reliable heavy-duty, commercial rigid inflatable boats available. We’re proud to be working in conjunction with the United States Navy to design and innovate the next generation of military RIBs. We’re committed to building boats that will perform in the worst of conditions while keeping our dedicated service men and women safe during their missions around the world,” said Gray.

About RIBCRAFT RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, performance oriented rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) that fulfill the most demanding military, professional and recreational applications. A leading manufacturer of professional grade RIBs and inflatables for safety professionals, military agencies, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters throughout the world, RIBCRAFT offers vessels starting at 15’, capable of fulfilling most any mission. www.ribcraftusa.com

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Paterson EMS members stand by at a working fire in the city in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic on March 27th.

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Vehicle News

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Montville has placed into service a new Spartan/Rescue 1 Ocean City has a new Pierce 1500-GPM/450-GWT Pierce On March 9th, Absolute Fire Protection Co. delivered model rescue truck with eight-man cab, 9000-lb. portable Arrow XT PUC model 107-foot Ascendant mechanical All this E-One Cyclone 2000-GPM/500-GWT/HR-100-foot Steer quint, sold by Fire & Safety Services. winch, transverse and coffin style compartments. quint to Totowa Truck 1. It is powered by a Cummins

X15, 600-hp engine.

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Wayne Rescue 5 is now running with a new Pierce Velocity unit that carries assorted equipment. There is an air cascade fill station, portable winch, light tower, transverse compartments, 30 kW generator and many other features. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Evesham Rescue 22 is a 2019 Pierce Velocity model with a rear-mounted 500-GPM pump and 500-GWT. This unit has a Detroit Diesel DD 13, 525-hp motor and carries a 35 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Harrison has gone through some years of severe budget cuts but, hopefully, things are on the upswing. The fire department has added a second front-line engine company with this 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM/750-GWT pumper, painted gray metallic over red. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Bloomfield now has a rescue-pumper in service with the addition of Engine 3's new E-One eMax Typhoon X model 1500-GPM/780-GWT unit. The pump panel is located behind a roll-up door. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

In Pisacatway, New Market Fire Company Engine 3 has a new E-One Cyclone II model 1250-GPM/780-GWT rescue-pumper. It possesses a raised cab roof with seven seats. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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South Orange Engine 3 has been assigned a 2019 Spartan Gladiator LFD 10-inch raised cab 1500-GPM/500GWT pumper, with six seats and stainless steel construction. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co.

If your truck is new from a manufacturer or new to you, we want to feature it in our vehicle news section!

Email a clear, outdoor, well-lit photo to us at: News@1stResponderNews.com along with a brief description of the vehicle as well as the name of the department.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

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We Are Here to Answer Your Questions and Protect Your Rights During this Crisis We prepared this guide to help answer the most common concerns we are hearing right now from clients and new clients during the unprecedented public response to the coronavirus. If you have a specific question you would like answered, don’t hesitate to reach out directly via the contact information listed here in this newsletter.

Q. How are you handling current cases?

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Q. With the courts closed, should I wait until they are open again to call about an injury?

A. All new client matters can be started with a phone call. We will immediately begin the assessment and investigation necessary to open a case, get it filed and make arrangements to move the case forward.

New clients will NOT need to meet with us in person for several months, depending on the circumstances of the case.

April 1, 2020–Orleans, VT KIMTEK has expanded its FIRELITE® UTV Transport Skid Unit line with new models designed for fire departments needing the capability of an ultra-high pressure pump on a compact skid unit specifically suited for UTV side-by-side chassis. The FCAT-209 and FCAT209-85 models feature premium CAT UHP pumps powered by electric start Honda 9HP motors. These triplex pumps deliver 6.7 GPM at 1200 psi.

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EMERGENCY WATERCRAFT If you have photos you would like to see in our Emergency Watercraft feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

One of our greatest concerns is that those who have already suffered an injury – or those who will in the future – will wait until after COVID19 measures are relaxed before they contact our office. The longer the delay in starting legal action, the more difficult it is to pull together the facts, investigate and preserve important evidence, and ensure that all necessary paperwork has been filed in a timely fashion. This can ultimately compromise the outcome of a case.

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Bottom line – negligence and injuries are still happening. Our guarantee to our clients and new clients is that justice will not be delayed, even during the extraordinary measures now being taken to slow the virus.

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A sign of the times. The US Naval Hospital ship "Comfort" is docked at Manhattan's Pier 90, and a sign along Weehawken's Boulevard East warns people to stay apart. The boulevard is usually occupied by tourist and photographers photographing the skyline. This is the same area where the "Miracle on the Hudson," Flight 1549, landed in 2009. We all can use a miracle, now.

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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.

In National Park Boro, Gloucester County, their Brush 800 is a 2005 Ford F-250 XLT, Super Duty 4x4 with a five seat cab. It has a Darley 3BE, 95 portable pump and a 200-gallon water tank. Other features and equipment include a ¾-inch booster reel, forestry hose pre-connect at rear, a Yamaha 1400 watt generator, two telescoping floodlights and a chainsaw.

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National Park Brush 800, 2005 Ford F-250, 4x4, 95/200 and 1400 watt portable generator.

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Units Dispatched for Reported Bedroom Fire in West Deptford West Deptford, NJ - Crews responded to a report of a dwelling fire on March 4th at 37 Tattersall Drive. While enroute communications advised that they were getting multiple calls for a house on fire. Units arrived with smoke and fire showing from the second floor on side 'D'.

Right/rear view of National Park's Brush 800.

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NEW JERSEY GIGS

NEW JERSEY MEMORIES

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

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Leonia Chief John Biondi operates this 2018 Ford F150/ARE cap unit, painted "Leonia red".

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In the 1970's there was lime-green, or lime-yellow fever, (whichever you prefer) with fire apparatus, started by the Wald LaFrance manufacturer. However, East Rutherford Engine 1's 1976 Ward LaFrance 1500-GPM/500-GWT unit (known as Green 2-1 on the multi-department frequency) was painted white over red.

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Edgewater Chief Joseph Chevalier answers alarms in this 2018 Chevy Silverado.

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Hasbrouck Heights Deputy Chief David Gumbrecht utilizes a 2012 Chevy Silverado.

The Pompton Lakes Fire Prevention Bureau operates this Chevy Silverado.

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East Rutherford Engine 2 (known as Green 2-2 on the radio) was a white over lime 1979 Hendrickson/Grumman 1500-GPM/700-GWT model.

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New York Rescues (2) VIDEO REVIEW

Video reviews by John Malecky

New York Rescues 5 DVD set

By Advanced Print & Video Available from: Fire Line Video Publications www.firelinevideo.com Price: $69.95

This is the second of the five DVD set. This one features Rescue 2. The introductory format is the same as the last one for Rescue 1, except that there are photos of Rescue 2 operating and the opening orientation is by a member of Rescue 2. Rescue 2 is stationed in the borough of Brooklyn. Brooklyn, though not the largest borough in area, has the most apparatus.

The video was released in 1998 when they had a 1996 HMJE/Saulsbury truck. Most of their activity in this DVD is fires.

There are two or three responses

to Signal 10-75’s, which are working fires in which three engines and two trucks are ordered. The videographer is positioned so the viewer can see through the windshield. If nothing else it gives the viewer an idea about how difficult it can be to negotiate traffic while responding. By the time they arrive or just before they do they are cancelled.

There is a 3rd alarm in a vacant three-story frame building with heavy fire on all floors. An evacuation order follows shortly and the coverage continues until the fire is knocked down. There is an “All Hands” with an extra truck in a three-story frame building and a 2nd alarm in a vacant two-story brick building. Between these fires is footage of the company back in quarters inspecting their SCUBA equipment as part of firehouse duties.

The fires have a lot to show as far as the work needed to be done to control them. Radio traffic can be heard between companies and the chiefs on the scene. Though the Rescue 2 crews cannot be observed, they are operating and transmitting messages.

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

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The Morganville Fire Department still runs their 1990 Mack RD/4 Guys 1000/3500 Pumper/Tanker.

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Paterson DC Andrew Ricciardi directs Engine 6 Captain Jonathan Krehel at the scene of a working fire on 3-27-20.

Members of the South Orange Fire Department with Engine 8-3's new Spartan 1500GPM pumper are, (L to R): Chief of Department Daniel Sullivan, Deputy Chief Commins, Captain Defino, and Firefighters Soto, De Socio and Popola.

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In appreciation for his service and dedication, James Wood Sr. was named an Honorary Member of the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association, in March.

Chris Dubois, of Absolute Fire Protection Co., Inc., in South Plainfield, received a 2019 Top Sales Representative Award from Emergency One. He was E-One's seventh top salesman in North America.

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On February 10th, ten firefighters were sworn in to the City of Passaic. Pictured are Chief Patrick Treatacost with the probationary firemen.

Saddle Brook Firefighter Shant Ohannessian opens up at a two-alarm fire in Elmwood Park on 2-29-20.

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New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Need of Supplies Boonton, NJ - We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks for your support during this time of need to help protect our firemen and the staff that care for them. Below is a list of supplies we are in need of: -N95 Masks -Goggles -PPE Gowns -Hand Sanitizer -Non-latex Gloves -Germicidal Wipes

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DRILLS/TRAINING

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Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Engine Company 19 and Truck Company 13 recently trained together at a vacant dwelling that was scheduled for demolition.

BOB SHERMAN JR.

BOB SHERMAN JR.

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS If you have photos for Antique Apparatus please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

ON THE LITER SIDE If you have photos for On the Liter Side please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

These two photos depict the Tasmanian Devil, which appears on both of Califon’s pumpers. The tradition started back in 1980 when they got their first pumper with a Spartan chassis. It has carried over through today with the artwork appearing on their Pierce and Spartan ER pumpers.

JOHN M. MALECKY

The Fairmount Fire Company in Long Valley has this antique, which is a 1949 International KB-6/Ward LaFrance with 500-GPM pump and 275-gallon water tank.

Tasmanian Devil on Califon Pumper

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Tasmanian Devil on other Califon Pumper

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FRANK ROBINSON

The Mine Hill Fire Department still owns their 1954 Mack B 1000/1000.

ALAN HOFFMAN

The Denville Fire Department still owns their 1926 American LaFrance pumper with a 1000-GPM pump and 30-gallon tank.

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PATCH OF THE MONTH If you have photos you would like to see in our “Patch of the Month” feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

EUGENE WEBER JR.

This patch belongs to the International Mantex Tank Terminal Bayonne Fire Department, located in Hudson County, NJ.

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. Adds Distributor P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of Williams Fire Apparatus (WFA) to its growing family of distributors.

WFA will be providing sales and service to emergency services providers in the States of Alabama and Georgia. In addition to providing sales and service for PL Custom Emergency Vehicles, WFA will be able to provide remounting and specialty conversions through PLCB as well.

Williams Fire Apparatus’ Matt Williams stated that, “We’re proud to join the PL Custom Emergency Vehicles Family and network of distributors. This completes our strategic plan to offer our customers the best apparatus in the industry serving all of their needs.

PL Custom’s dedication to the industry by remaining one of the only independently owned, stable & reliable companies over the years proves their integrity and

JUMP TO FILE #031120103 mission. We share a lot of the same business ethics and morals at Williams Fire. This partnership just makes sense!”

According to Chad Newsome, National Sales Manager for PLCB, “Williams Fire Apparatus is a family-owned business that shares many of the values that have sustained PLCB over the past 74 years. At a time of great turmoil in our industry, PLCB sees great value in partnering with a company that shares its commitment of focusing on the needs of our customers, dealers, and employees. On behalf of all of us here in Manasquan, we wish to express our thanks to Williams Fire Apparatus for joining our family!”

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. has been in business since 1946 and has been

owned by the Smock family since 1970. The company employs 175 people at their Manasquan, NJ plant and sells through a network of 20 independent dealers covering 27 states, the District of Columbia, and also distributes their Rescue 1 product in Canada. PL Custom Emergency Vehicle and Rescue 1 are the manufacturing divisions of the corporation and are proud to maintain a strong reputation as a customer focused designer and manufacturer of high-quality ambulances and rescue vehicles. PLCB continues to grow at a consistent pace, happy to be able to add partners who share our long-term vision for high quality products, outstanding customer service and smart and sustainable growth. We are small by design, family-owned and rich in heritage and tradition.

- CHAD NEWSOME

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you have photos you would like to see in our Where are they Now? feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

PINE BEACH VOL. FIRE CO. NO.1

Motorcycle Accident with Medevac in Pine Beach

Pine Beach, NJ - On the evening of March 20th at approximately 6:15 P.M., the Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to Pine Beach Elementary school to assist Beachwood Emergency Medical Services, Berkeley Township Police Department EMS and MONOC Paramedics in setting up a landing zone for a patient involved in a motorcycle accident. The 67-year-old male involved was transported to Jersey Shore Trauma Center by Medevac helicopter.

FRANK ROBINSON

Eastern Berks Fire in Pennsylvania now operates a 2015 Spartan Metrostar 2000/500/50Foam. The unit once served the Madison Park, NJ Fire Company.

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Passing Fire Department Unit Spots Heavy Smoke Over Paterson Paterson, NJ - The relatively peaceful late afternoon of March 27th was interrupted in Paterson at about 6:30 P.M., when a passing FD unit spotted a heavy smoke condition in the area of Saint JUMP TO FILE# Joseph’s University 040220108 Medical Center and requested a working fire response to 703 Main Street.

As units responded, the fire was located at 73 Chadwick Street and companies were re-directed. The smoke condition was issuing from a one-story commercial building and was covering the neighborhood, plainly visible from Route 80.

Companies quickly stretched three lines and accessed the roof. The dark black smoke that rose from the center of the structure soon turned lighter as water hit the seat of the fire. Conditions rapidly improved and within 15 minutes the smoke condition dissipated and companies began overhauling.

The fire apparently had started in the roof area and dropped to a table below that had some poly type product on it. No serious injuries were reported, but Haz-Mat was requested.

Units were released shortly thereafter.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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MEMORIAL BOARD

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BEACHWOOD VFD

It is with tremendous sadness that the Beachwood Fire Department announces the passing of former Firefighter Mark Heeley.

Mark joined the ranks of the Fire Department in 1980 where he served alongside his father, Paul Heeley. Mark served the residents of Beachwood until 1989 and became an Exempt Member of the Fire Department. Mark was also a member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and Beachwood Exempt Firefighter's Association. Mark moved from the area and lived in North Carolina until returning to Ocean County a few years ago. Upon returning to New Jersey, Mark returned to our Fire Department to assist at fundraising events in support of the fire company and exempt association.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Heeley family. Rest easy brother, we got it from here.

FLASHBACK

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BOB SHERMAN JR.

Mercerville Fire Company has received a new fire apparatus. The 1936 Diamond T chassis was purchased by the fire commissioners. Chief Les Pullen built up the rig, installing a 300-GPM pump, 300-gallon booster tank and three 40-gallon chemical tanks. This was the first engine in Mercer County with an enclosed cab to protect the driver. This engine was in service for 22 years.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES If you have photos you would like to see in our “Emergency Medical Services” feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

RICHARD BILLINGS

Ambulance Unit 190 of the Ocean City Fire Department is a 2015 Ford E450/Horton.

ALAN HOFFMAN

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

BRICK BUREAU OF FIRE SAFETY

2019 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Award Ceremony

ALAN HOFFMAN

The Stone Harbor 9/11 Memorial, located in Freedom Park. “This park is dedicated to celebrate the freedom we enjoy as Americans...and to honor the commitments of those who provide and protect those freedoms. This steel artifact was retrieved from the World Trade Center in New York City after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It symbolizes the sorrow and travail that we must sometimes endure in pursuit of freedom and independence.

Dedicated by the Mayor and Council of Stone Harbor, 2014”.

Brick, NJ - The Brick Township Fire Prevention Poster Contest Award Ceremony took place on Thursday, March 12th at Pioneer Hose Fire Company, Station 22 in Brick, New Jersey. Local winners' posters will go to on the Ocean County Level for judging next.

This year’s theme was: “Not every hero wears a cape. PLAN and PRACTICE your ESCAPE!” Division 1B – First and Second Grades -1st Place: Benjamin Burkhart -2nd Place: Yanet Lezama-

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Rigs From Cumberland, Union and Essex Counties

In the midst of the Covid-19 virus, I am preparing this column. The apparatus displayed this month are from the three counties printed above. I try to even out different manufacturers as best I can. Almost all of the photos shown in this column were taken by me so if I was able to get around this small state (which becomes large when you drive through it) and photograph the different brands then we are able to represent a mixture of trucks and ambulances. Getting photos involves a number of variables which include availability of the truck and if it is lettered, contact with a fire department or squad member authorized to give permission, a driver, good weather (includes warm temperatures and sun) and a clear schedule (no drills, wet downs or emergencies).

These conditions are also contingent upon other demands the photographer has in his or her life usually of a personal nature. Representing Cumberland County are a KME pumper from Vineland and a Pierce pumper from Bridgeton. I understand that the Bridgeton pumper was purchased after an exchange was made between them and Vineland in which Vineland received the 2014 Seagrave heavy rescue formerly of Bridgeton. Representing Union County are a Pierce pumper from Cranford and a Pierce midmount platform quint from Scotch Plains. This quint replaces a Mack 75foot Aerialscope which formerly served in New York City. Representing Essex County are a Pierce pumper from Maplewood, a Spartan ER pumper from South Orange and a Pierce rear-mount aerial from Nutley (no pump or water tank).

In dealer news VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists reports the following ambulance deliveries: to the Oakland FAS (Bergen County) a Horton 623 Type 1 on a Ford F-450 chassis; in Ocean County, to the Barnegat Light FAS a Horton 603 Type 1 on a Ford F-550, 4x4 chassis, and to the Toms River FAS an AEV, Z5 Type III on a Foes ER-450 chassis; to Capital Health Regional Medical center in Trenton (Mercer County), two Ford T350/AEV high roof Transport ambulances and to the Cherry Hill Fire District 13 (Camden County), an AEV 172, Type III on a Ford E-450 chassis.

Absolute Fire Protection has delivered to West Milford FC 6 (Passaic County) an E-ONE eMax stainless steel top-mount pumper on a Typhoon chassis.

Fire & Safety Services has received an order from the Franklin Fire District 2, Griggstown (Somerset County) for a Firematic Ford F-550 Rally BRAT wildland pumper. Pierce deliveries include an Enforcer pumper each to Waldwick (Bergen County) Harrison (Hudson County), Jefferson Township, Milton, Chester Township (both Morris County), and an Arrow XT walk-in HDR to Perth Amboy (Middlesex County).

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

Scotch Plains TL-1632, 2017 Pierce Velocity, 1500/250/95-foot and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Vineland E-5, 2018 KME Severe Service 2000/750 and 6 kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Maplewood E-32, 2017 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

JOHN M. MALECKY

Bridgeton E-7, 2018 Pierce Arrow XT, 2000/500 and 15 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

South Orange E-8-3, 2019 Spartan ER Gladiator 1`500/500. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

JOHN M. MALECKY

JOHN M. MALECKY

Cranford E-2, 2019 Pierce Enforcer 2000/750/55. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Campbell Supply Co., LLC was prepping a Spartan/Smeal quint for the Breton Woods FC in Brick Township (Ocean County). They have delivered to Woodbury Heights a Spartan ER pumper with Metro Star chassis, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, aluminum body, Hale Qmax 1500-GPM pump, 1000-gallon water tank and a 10 kw Harrison hydraulic generator.

Defender Emergency reports that they have delivered a Rosenbauer tandem axle pumper/tanker to the Hopewell Fire District, Union FC, Titusville (Mercer County). Specs include a Peterbilt 567 SBFA chassis, hot dipped galvanized frame, Paccar MX-13, 510 hp diesel engine, Hale, DSD 1500-GPM pump, 3700-gallon water tank, three quick dumps, Zico Quic-Lift hard suction lowering device, and hydraulic portable tank systems, Weldon V-MUX, multiplexing system, FRC Model SMB100-A00 In

View 360 video system, and Whelen Pioneer Super LED single lamp surface mount light.

The First Priority Group EMS Division received two ambulance orders: one is from the Lakewood Hatzolah for a Demers MXP150 Type 1 on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis (Ocean County), and the other from the Old Tappan EMS (Bergen County) for a Braun Chief XL on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis. Ambulance deliveries include a Braun Liberty Type 1 on a Ford F450, 4x4 extended cab chassis to Englewood Heqalth (Bergen County), a Braun Chief XL Type III on a Ford E450 chassis to Roxbury FC 1 (Morris County), a Braun Chief XL on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis to Rutherford EMS (Bergen County), and two First Priority remounts on Ford E-450 chassis to Inspira Health.

Firefighter 1 reports the following Ferrara deliveries: to Jefferson Town-

Nutley L-1, 2018 Pierce Arrow XT, 107-foot Ascendant aerial. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

ship FC -2 (Morris County) an Inferno pumper/tanker with Hale Qflo Plus 1250-GPM pump and 3000-gallon water tank; to Belleville a Cinder pumper with Hale Qmax 2000-GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank, and to Essex Fells a Cinder pumper with Hale Qmax 1750-GPM pump and 1000-gallon water tank (both Essex County). All have extruded aluminum bodies. Ferrara’s in production include for Neptune Township OEM (Monmouth County) a Cinder HDR; for the North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue (Hudson County) a Cinder pumper with Waterous CMU, 1500-GPM side-

mount pump and 500-gallon water tank and an Inferno HDR; for North Plainfield (Somerset County), a Cinder pumper with Hale Qmax 1500GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank; for North Wildwood an Inferno HD-107 quint with Hale Qmax 2000GPM pump and 500-gallon water tank and for Wildwood City an Ultra HDR (both Cape May County). All have extruded aluminum bodies.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered a P. L. Custom Classic Type 1 ambulance to the Nutley Emergency & Rescue Squad (Essex County).

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