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1st Responder News is sad to announce the passing of our longtime columnist, Henry Campbell. Henry wrote a monthly column titled "Staying Safe," which was very much enjoyed by our readers.

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Henry A. Campbell, 76, of Rhinebeck and formerly of Mount Vernon, NY, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2017 at Westchester Medical Center.

Mr. Campbell was a 37 year veteran of the Mount Vernon Fire Department, rising through the ranks to serve as Chief of Operations from 1986 to 1996, when he retired. He served two years as acting Fire Coordinator/Commissioner for Westchester County Department of Emergency Services from 1999-2000.

He was an Adjunct Instructor at the NYS Fire Academy, a member of the NYS Department of Civil Service Fire Advisory Committee, an OSHA Safety Trainer throughout the Hudson Valley, and was the first Director of the Westchester County Career Chiefs Academy.

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Mr. Campbell served on the Westchester County Arson Task Force from 1980-1996, Westchester County Local Emergency Planning Committee from 1987-1996, the Westchester County Fire Advisory Board from 1988-1996, as a NYS Fire Instructor for Dutchess County from 19831992, he was the Yonkers Command Post Coordinator after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and subsequently NYFD Terrorism Training Instructor, and as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Rhinebeck.

He was a member of the International Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, the NYS Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, the Westchester County Fire Chiefs Assoc., the Westchester County Career Chiefs Assoc., the Westchester Firefighters Emerald Society, the Fireman's Assoc. of the State of NY, the International Assoc. of Fire Fighters-Local #107 Mount Vernon, the NYS Police & Fire Retirees Assoc., an Honorary Life Member of the Pleasant Valley Fire Department, and an active and faithful member of the Rhinebeck Fire Department.

In addition to his fire service and community involvement, Mr. Campbell was also devoted to his faith. He was a communicant of Good Shepherd Church and was a member of the Ushers Society of Good Shepherd Church for over 44 years. He also served as Head Usher for many of those years.

Mr. Campbell enjoyed his many friends and colleagues in the fire service, along with his pet dogs- Sparky, Muffet, Chowder, and Mollie. He also filled his days with family, friends, working on his computer, hunting, fishing, reading, and always learning each day.

In addition to his loving wife of 54 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Campbell; his son, Kevin Campbell; a brother, Robert Campbell of Franklinton, NC; a sister, Marion Campbell of New York City, NY; along with extended family, countless colleagues and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

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Second House Fire in One Week in Park Ridge Park Ridge, NJ - A two-alarm house fire in Park Ridge on July 29th marked the second fire in the town within three days. At 9:23 P.M., firefighters were dispatched to 200 Park Ave. on a reported structure fire. Chief Tom Derienzo arrived, confirmed heavy smoke issuing from the home and transmitted a second-alarm. As fire units arrived, lines went into operation, in a first-floor rear bedroom where the fire was located.

Mutual aid from Woodcliff Lake, Montvale, River Vale, Hillsdale and Westwood assisted . No injuries were reported, and the fire was under control in about 30 minutes. A lamp is believed to be the cause that ignited the fire.

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New Jersey: Richard W. Leonard, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 10, 1993 Death Date: July 30, 2017 Fire Department: Perth Amboy Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Richard W. Leonard was operating a pumper at a fire on State Street in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on April 19, 1993. The fire involved a recycling facility with plastics. Firefighter Leonard did not have breathing air and worked in the highly toxic plastic burning smoke for hours. Leonard never returned to duty and spent the last 24 years under workers' compensation care for continuous medical conditions caused from inhaling the smoke. Firefighter Leonard died on July 30, 2017 due to the effects of the smoke exposure.

Texas: Jay Hinkie, 61 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: August 2, 2017 Death Date: August 2, 2017 Fire Department: Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Jay Hinkie was struck in the roadway by a passing vehicle while he operated at the scene of a single vehicle rollover. As firefighters were cleaning up the scene, Hinkie was walking with traffic in the westbound lanes of FM418 near Ruby Lane when he was struck. Chief Hinkie was rushed to a hospital in Beaumont where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal accident remains under investigation by authorities.

Montana: Brent M. Witham, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 2, 2017 Death Date: August 2, 2017 Fire Department: U.S. Forest Service Initial Summary: Firefighter Brent Witham was

struck and killed by a falling tree while working on the Lolo Peak fire in Western Montana. Witham was given CPR and other emergency medical aid by fellow firefighters and was then airlifted to a hospital in Missoula, Montana. Despite all efforts, Witham passed away as a result of his injuries. Firefighter Witham was a member of the Vista Grande Hotshot crew based in Idyllwild, California.

Montana: Tom Martin, 61 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: August 18, 2017 Death Date: August 19, 2017 Fire Department: Black Eagle Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Tom Martin attended live fire training on the evening of August 18, 2017.

Within 24 hours of this training, Martin passed away at his residence on August 19, 2017.

Kentucky: Thomas P. McBride, 60 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 24, 2017 Death Date: August 24, 2017 Fire Department: Campbellsburg Fire and Rescue Initial Summary: While participating in search and rescue training Thursday evening, Firefighter Thomas P. McBride complained of difficulty breathing. He removed his breathing apparatus, denied medical treatment, cooled down, stated that he felt better and requested to return to the training. Instead, he was assigned to pump operations. A short time later, he collapsed. Resuscitation efforts were started immediately and Firefighter McBride was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injury. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.

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Jersey City Fourth Alarm Blaze Guts Buildings Jersey City, NJ - A large column of smoke rose above the Heights section of the city when a fire erupted in the rear of an auto mechanic shop at rush hour, creating a traffic jam nightmare that was worse than the normal traffic headaches in this JUMP TO FILE# area.

090517101 At 5:09 P.M. on September 1st, Jersey City firefighters were dispatched to Box 489 for a fire reported at 3718 Kennedy Blvd., at the corner of Secaucus Road. At the same time, a Union City police patrol unit radioed in a working fire at that corner, which borders Union City. As the FDJC units began to respond, they observed a smoke condition that was visible from a distance. Third Battalion Chief Michael Conforti radioed in a large column of smoke visible in the area and struck the working fire assignment.

The first alarm consisted of Engines 14-11-7-15, Ladders 7 and 3, Rescue 1, Battalion 3 and Deputy 1. The working fire assignment included Squad 4, Ladder 9, Battalion 1, the Mask Service Unit (MSU) and Car 30 (fire investigator).

The fire involved Tony's General Mechanics shop, a one-story building that wraps around the adjacent two-story corner building containing Top Deli on the ground floor with apartments above. Fire

Chief Steve McGill later told the media that an acetylene tank was possibly leaking in the rear of the mechanic's shop while employees were working, and it erupted. The fire extended to a vehicle and other items, as employees attempted to put the fire out.

The fire quickly extended to the two-story wood-frame structure, and a second-alarm was transmitted by B.C. Conforti at 5:13 P.M. This assignment included Engines 22-5-9 and Ladder 2.

Firefighters were confronted with a difficult fire situation.

Flames rapidly spread through the two structures. Members said there was fire behind every hole that they opened. In addition, flames were gas fed in the rear of the mechanic's shop by a ruptured line until a Public Service crew arrived to dig up the street and cut the gas service to the building.

Deputy Chief Paul Drennan struck the third alarm at 5:20 P.M. for Engines 8-6-17 and Ladder 6.

As conditions worsened, an evacuation order was sounded, removing all members from the fire buildings. Master streams and exterior hand lines were then employed. At this point, master streams included Tower Ladder 6 and Ladder 3's ladder pipe on Kennedy Blvd., and Ladder 2's pipe on Secaucus Road.

The fire scene is located at a three town boundary where this city meets Union City and North Bergen on the north side of

Kennedy Blvd. Some FDJC pumpers crossed the line to hook up to North Hudson hydrants that have different threads, causing the need for adapters. Engine 9 took a hydrant at the corner of Sixth St. and the Boulevard, Union City, but was unable to hook up, initially.

There was a magnetic bonnet on this hydrant that could not be opened until North Hudson Squad 2 was special called to the scene to open it with a special wrench and assist Engine 9 with getting water.

Later, a 4th alarm was sounded at 5:53 P.M. for additional water supply and manpower. This alarm included Jersey City Engines 2-19, Hoboken Engine 3 and Ladder 2, and Bayonne Engine 8 and Squad 5. Tower Ladder 4 was special called at 6:18 P.M. and set up on Secaucus Road. Later, North Hudson's MSU was special called to fill air bottles.

Rehab was set up on Kennedy Boulevard by the Gong Club, and the city's O.E.M. command unit sheltered some of the fire victims that were interviewed by city officials and the media. The Red Cross was called to offer assistance. It was reported that six people were in the apartments above the deli and escaped the fire without injury.

The fire was placed under control at 8:16 P.M. As a note, according to the Gong Club experts, this was the first structure fire that both FDJC tower ladders (4 and 6) operated at.

- RON JEFFERS

Flames consumed the deli on the corner.

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Fire consumed two corner Jersey City buildings as smoke rose over the metropolitan area at rush hour, September 1st.

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An interior attack was in operation before the evacuation order.

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Jersey City Firefighters Remember Their Fallen Heroes UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Jersey City firefighters braved the heavy rain and assembled at Bayview Cemetery on the morning of July 24th to remember the department's fallen members. They gathered at the gravesite of Steamer Engineer James W. McCarthy, who was the first career city fireman to be killed in the line-ofduty.

The memorial began several years ago as a project by fire dispatcher and Gong Club life member, Ira Rubin.

Ira, who became a department historian, researched records and discovered that McCarthy was the first line-of-duty death, which occurred in 1872. A huge commercial building was burning on Provost Street when a brick wall collapsed near Steamer 3, instantly killing its engineer. The fire broke out in the carpenter's shop and spread rapidly to nearly all parts of the large building. A general alarm was sounded for all fire department units.

At McCarthy's funeral, a large body of former volunteer members joined with paid firemen to pay tribute to McCarthy, who was a member of both organizations. The funeral was one of the largest which ever took place in the city at the time, according to “The Evening Journal,” of July 29, 1872.

Rubin got members of the fire department to join in on an annual memorial on the day of his death-July 24th-for a wreath ceremony, including bag pipes, at the cemetery.

Rubin passed away in 2016, but the Gong Club and the fire department have continued the tradition. Fire Chief Steve McGill has gone further by proclaiming July 24th as the official Annual Day of Remembrance for Line-of-Duty deaths within the Jersey City Fire Department.

“In honor of his sacrifice, from this day forward, July 24th will be the official Annual Day of Remembrance for line-of-duty deaths within the Fire Department of Jersey City and on that day each year, a memorial ceremony shall be held at 1100 hours at Engineer McCarthy's gravesite located in Bayview Cemetery,” by order of Steven J. McGill, Chief of Department. General Order 17-25.

As fire officers, firefighters and retired members gathered at the cemetery to begin the memorial, the rain suddenly stopped. When Reverend James Pagnotta, the fire department chaplain, began the memorial, the sun broke through the clouds. Perhaps, from the heavens, Ira was showing how proud he was that his efforts have now become the department's official day to remember its heroes.

DOWNS: A 51-year-old West Milford resident died as a result of a fire in his single-story home on Tintle Ave., July 23rd. Firefighters removed Edward Rossi from the home and he was taken to Chilton Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

UPS: Lou Tramontana has been promoted to fire chief in Vineland.

Mark Cifaloglio was promoted to deputy chief and David Bell is the new captain.

DOWNS: A man was found dead, July 23rd, inside a burned out shed on residential property in the Madison Park section of Old Bridge Twp., officials said. The shed was fully involved in fire and the man's body was found inside after the flames were extinguished.

UPS: Firefighters from South River's Reliance Fire Company and Engine Co. 1 have moved into a new 22,000-square-foot building at Jackson St. & Raritan Ave. DOWNS: Lightning was the cause of the Wharton State Forest fire that covered 3,500 acres deep in the Pine Barrens in July, a spokesman for the state D.E.P. said.

UPS: Wildwood will receive $481,984 in SAFER grant money to fund recruiting new firefighters and for training.

DOWNS: People living in ten East Windsor apartment units were displaced on July 29th after a 2-alarm fire destroyed one unit and shut off utilities in the others, officials said. No one was injured at the Hickory Corner Rd. fire.

UPS: The Hoboken Fire Department will receive more than $667,000 in SAFER grant money that will be used to hire four firefighters.

DOWNS: A Trenton EMS ambulance was destroyed by flames while it was parked behind Fire Headquarters on Perry St., July 30th. The fire was extinguished by Engine Co. 10 after the crew pulled their rig around back. The fire department said the fire is not suspicious and likely caused by an electrical issue.

UPS: Ewing Township has been awarded $971,469 in federal SAFER grant money.

DOWNS: Retired Perth Amboy Firefighter Richard W. Leonard, 70, died in July from complications of toxic smoke he inhaled while operating at a April 19, 1993 fire. He was operating a pumper on State St. during a fire in a plastics recycling facility and spent hours taking in the smoke and fumes without breathing apparatus.

Leonard never returned to duty and had spent the previous 24-years under workers compensation care for continuous medical conditions related to the smoke inhalation, according to a release by the U.S. Fire Administration.

UPS: Police, firefighters from Rescue-Engine 3 and a tow company came to the rescue of a cat that was wedged in a Garfield police car's undercarriage above the rear axle, July 27th. Police Officer Noah Murphy, answering a call of a sick cat on Monroe St., opened the door of his car and bent over to pick up the cat to take her to animal control, but she ran under the car. The cat wasn't sick, but pregnant. The car was lifted up and both back tires were removed to safely extricate the cat. The cat was taken to Animal Control Officer Lysa DeLaurentis's animal rescue facility, All Humane Animal Rescue, in Wanaque, until she will be fostered. The shelter will also be covering all of the cat's medical expenses.

DOWNS: While investigating the death of a woman, Jersey City first re-

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Jersey City Fire Department chaplain, Reverend James Pagnotta, concludes the memorial at Engineer James W. McCarthy's gravesite, on July 24th.

sponders found a bug infestation so severe that it prompted a large hazmat response from the city's fire department at the Griffith St. dwelling, July 30th.

UPS: The Goodwill Fire Co. of Pemberton will receive a federal grant of $71,429 that will be used to purchase SCBA. In addition, the borough has approved a 10-year bond of $550,000 to purchase a new piece of fire apparatus to replace one seriously damaged in an accident.

DOWNS: Police were investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed two historic railroad cars on the Morristown & Erie railroad tracks in East Hanover, Aug. 3rd.

UPS: In August, the Roxbury Township Fire Company celebrated 100years of service with a parade down Main St, in Succasunna. The three grand marshals were Charles W. Alpaugh, Lou Bizzari and Bill Egbert.

They were honored because they have all served the community for over 50years.

DOWNS: Two Teaneck fire lieutenants were treated for “physical injuries” and released from a local hospital after battling a fire in a Wendel Pl. dwelling, Aug. 2nd, officials said.

UPS: Edison firefighters cut through iron bars to free a baby deer that was stuck in a Southfield Rd. fence, on Aug. 8th. The fawn's hips were injured and it had to be taken to a nearby veterinarian for treatment.

DOWNS: The crash of an ultralight aircraft near Trinca Airport in Green Twp., Aug. 6th, left its pilot dead, state police said.

UPS: Jackson Mitchell, 4, has always wanted to be a firefighter. Jackson, who is autistic and has a number of health issues, suffers from a hereditary disease that will soon rob him of his eyesight. Jackson is among Wildwood's first class of fire cadets. During the summer, he was sworn in as an honorary chief of the Wildwood City Fire Department. Jackson's mother thanked the fire department for making her son's dream come true and giving him memories that will last long after his vision is gone.

DOWNS: A fire in a Gregory Lane townhouse in the Franklin Park section of Franklin Twp. resulted in the death of a 73-year-old woman and displaced residents of four other units, on Aug. 13th.

UPS: Rachel O'Brien was sworn in

as a Ventnor firefighter on Aug. 28th.

DOWNS: A fire engulfed the landmark Mueller's Flower & Gifts business, in Manasquan, on Aug. 6th.

UPS: In August, the Wantage F.D. received $102,000 in federal AFG funds.

DOWNS: A 3-alarm fire at the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, Aug. 5th, involved a maintenance and repair company for chassis and shipping containers. Deputy Chief Bill Bartos said the fire was exasperated by “a number of explosions” caused by compressed gas tanks. “There were a lot of flammable compressed gas cylinders containing propane, argon, etc., that were involved in the fire and exploded,” Bartos said.

UPS: East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams helped capture a 4-foot snake that turned up in a resident's driveway on South Clinton Ave., Aug. 15th. Firefighters of nearby Engine Co. 5 radioed for assistance from animal control officials and tried to contain the reptile.

Chief Williams spent 21-years as a manager of the Hillside Animal Hospital and responded to the scene. Having experience with snakes, the chief identified the snake as an approximately 4foot long red-tailed boa constrictor.

Animal control officers soon arrived with a cage and hook. “I safely removed the snake and placed it in the cage for transport to the animal control facility,” Williams said.

DOWNS: A man with a tree-cutting service accidentally struck a power line in Edison, Aug. 17th, and was electrocuted. Police, firefighters and EMS personnel teamed up, performing CPR and using a defibrillator to save his life, officials said.

UPS: Ryan Houser, a member of the

Morris Minute Men First Aid Squad, who is a full-time Rutgers student, has been named EMT of the Year by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Houser, who has worked with emergency medical services since the age of 16, is an assistant captain of the Morris unit. He has aspirations of becoming a neurosurgen, working with federal law enforcement, and advancing the field of tactical medicine, according to NAEMT. DOWNS: One person died as the result of a dwelling fire on Prospect St., Westfield, on Aug. 28th. Two other residents escaped before firefighters arrived.

UPS: A new firefighter appointed in Kearny is Matthew Mc Currie.

DOWNS: A serious mold problem has developed at the Groveville firehouse on Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Rd., in Fire District 9. The Hamilton council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation for nearly $30,000 in roof repairs and mold remediation to the firehouse.

UPS: After Forked River received their new Pierce Arrow XT 2000GPM/3000-GWT pumper-tanker in June, the department donated their 1968 Ford/Great Eastern 750GPM/2800-gallon pumper tanker to the New Jersey Fire Museum, for future generations to enjoy.

DOWNS: Newark Deputy 1 was involved in a roll-over MVA at 15th Ave. & S. 13th St., Aug. 16th, while responding to an alarm. Also in August, Secaucus Battalion 1 was involved in a head-on collision at 10th St. & Meadowlands Pkwy, while en route to an alarm.

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After receiving a new Pierce pumper-tanker, left, Forked River has donated their 1968 Ford/Great Eastern pumper-tanker to the New Jersey Fire Museum.

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Crews working the roof on the "C" side.

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Third-Alarm Strikes Park Ridge Condo Park Ridge, NJ - An intense fire tore through several apartments in a Park Ridge condominium building on the night of August 18th, leaving almost 50 residents displaced, but causing no injuries.

Park Ridge fire units were dispatched to 225 N. Maple Ave. shortly before 9:00 P.M. for a report of a fire. Heavy smoke was issuing from a second-floor corner apartment in the “U” shaped building as the first-due chief arrived. A second-alarm was transmitted and shortly after, heavy fire vented

JUMP TO FILE #082117128 from several windows and extended to the attic area.

A third-alarm was called for as members attempted to make an interior push on the fire. Flames broke through the roof and soon, a large part collapsed, prompting all firefighters to be withdrawn.

Smoke was showing from most of the roof area of the building as a ladder pipe and a tower ladder went

into operation.

The exterior streams quickly had the heavy fire knocked down and companies were soon able to re-enter. The exterior streams had kept the flames from extending to the entire roof. The fire was controlled in just over one hour. Several of the 25 apartments in the building were destroyed, and many more suffered smoke and water damage. Investigators are trying to determine the cause.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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Crews giving command an update on O/H OPS.

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Roof Fire Causes Evacuation of ShopRite Egg Harbor Twp., NJ - Just after 2:00 P.M. on August 6th, Egg Harbor Twp. Fire Departments were dispatched to ShopRite located at 3003 English Creek Ave. for a working fire on the roof. Crews had fire showing from the "C" side of the building. A tower ladder was placed in service and crews used a one-and-three-quarter inch line to put the fire out. The store was evacuated as smoke filled the building. Crews used fans to push the smoke out. At first they believed that the fire was caused by the solar panels, but that was quickly ruled out.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported.

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Ogdensburg firefighters have preserved their 1959 American LaFrance 750-GPM pumper (left), which is stored in the department's museum. Their front-line American LaFrance is a 1999 1500-GPM model, also maintained in excellent condition by members.

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Hamilton Twp. Firefighters Handle Domestic Entrapment

Hamilton Twp., NJ - Firefighters from Hamilton Township (Mercer County), Stations 12 and 17 recently freed a juvenile who was stuck in playground equipment at Veteran's Park.

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On June 28th, instructors from All Hands Fire Equipment & Training traveled to the City of Greenwich Fire Department in Connecticut and delivered bailout rope training. Members used their newly purchased Sterling F4 Personal Escape System and attended two days of training. The session included classroom, skill stations, bailout jumps, safety belay operations, troubleshooting and more.

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Second Alarm Fire Hits Home in Bergenfield Bergenfield, NJ - Bergenfield firefighters were requested to respond to 89 Beculer Pl. on August 27th for multiple calls reporting a house fire with possible entrapment. A working fire was requested while en-route due to smoke seen from a distance.

As Bergenfield JUMP TO FILE# chiefs arrived on 082717102 scene, they had the rear garage and porch heavily involved in fire and extending into the house. A second-alarm was transmitted as Bergenfield units arrived and multiple hand lines were stretched to the front and rear of the structure. The heavy fire was knocked down in the rear, however crews chased pockets of fire throughout the garage, breezeway and house.

A third line was stretched to the front of the garage to extinguish any remaining fire. Firefighters had the fire knocked down within 30 minutes. No injures were reported and the residents escaped unharmed. The fire remains under investigation.

- CHRIS TOMPKINS

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Mansfield Twp., NJ - A different kind of working face...is the force with you? The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company, Station 29, has a new look for the faces of the firefighters, or should we say storm troopers? Tri-County was formed by 26 men on April 15, 1950.

Their Tri-County name stems from their area of coverage when the company was started. They initially were responsible to respond to fires in portions of Warren, Morris and Hunterdon Counties.

Presently, they are one-of-four fire companies that are located in Mansfield Twp., Warren County. Their primary area of response is within Mansfield Twp., but they still answer calls for mutual aid on a regular basis in the neighboring towns and counties.

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"That's what you think!"

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Thirty members of the FDJC were promoted during a City Hall ceremony on August 10th.

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Jersey City Promotes 30 Fire Officers

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A chief's job is never done. Silverton Fire Company Chief Bob Sinnott, in Toms River, has specifications for a new pumper on the dashboard of his gig. There is always work to do!

A long standing tradition of the Lodi Fire Department is when they attend a neighboring town for a wet down, they bring a bottle of champagne to christen the new rig! Ex-Chief Keith Bruining did the honors on August 29th in Wood-Ridge at a wet down for their new KME engine.

Jersey City, NJ - This city's career fire department has been protecting its residents for 146-years.

On the afternoon of August 10th, thirty members of the F.D.J.C. were promoted to higher ranks during a standing-room ceremony in City Hall.

Family, friends, and both active and retired firefighters assembled for the proud event. The Presentation of the Colors was conducted by the Fire and Emergency Services Honor Guard, led by retired Battalion Chief John Farrington. The Jersey City Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes and Drums also performed to instill additional pride among attendees.

JUMP TO FILE #081117114 “Promotions are far and few between,” acting Chief of Department Steve McGill said, reminding the officers that they have accomplished what they were aiming for, with all of their hard work to receive their promotions. He also reminded them of their new responsibilities that goes with their new ranks.

Mayor Steven Fulop swore in the new officers in a ceremony also attended by Public Safety Director James Shea, Assistant Director Jerome Cala and elected officials.

The new deputy chiefs are

Richard Casella, Joseph Menendez and Micahel Monaghan. New battalion chiefs are Loren Hart, Shawn O'Connor, John Bowen, Jose Colon, John Arvanitis, Joseph Altomonte and Constance Zappella.

New captains are James Van Winkle, Keith Raymond, Patrick Nestor, Justin Savino, Robert Robalino, George Conroy, Dwayne Taylor, Joseph Dagato, Craig Wallace, Anthony Gonzalez, Bela Vaszlavik, Carmine Rizzi, Michael Ruggieri, William Gebhard, Daniel Mitchell, Ronald Tredo, Bertrand Moore, Justin Fahey, Matthew Rodriguez and Harry Kawoczka.

- RON JEFFERS

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Chief McGill reminds the officers of their new responsibilities.

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“The Ripple Effect” Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

I have heard so much about the ripple effect, how what we do has impacts that we could never imagine. Well, how about what we do impacts so many people, and people that we will never meet, or know about?

A friend of mine passed away and we thought about what he did and who we had to coordinate with for his memorial. He served in the Navy, retired after serving in a fire department for 25 years, retired from being an instructor at the local fire academy for 25-30 years, he was a life member of a firefighter’s motorcycle club, a founding member of an ambulance corp., he served on a CISM team, he worked with AA and also

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with his local church. When you think of it, just belonging to one organization impacts many people.

My friend had to have taught thousands of firefighters and developed friendships with so many of them. Those firefighters may have taught other firefighters, taught fire prevention to people including children, saved lives through EMS or pulled people out of buildings. Through a fire instructor, just teaching one class can have an immense impact that they will never know.

How many people are alive because someone responded as an EMT? If that person died in a car crash, from a gunshot, or of a medical issue, how many people would not have been born because the family’s blood line could have ended there?

We do not really realize the impact of our words or actions. In the Bible, because of the life that Abraham lived, he was told that he would have more children than the stars in the sky. Or how about Joseph? He was sold as a slave by his brothers, BUT later he ended up saving Egypt from a great famine.

Jesus only did ministry for three years on Earth, but how many people today are following his teachings from 2,017 years ago?

How many people are you going to impact? Who can you inspire, just by speaking words of encouragement to them? What lessons can people learn from you?

My friend taught that you need at least four hugs a day to continue a happy and healthy life. He also taught that it is alright to cry. “It is through our tears that we are able to go on. You cannot have a rainbow without the rain and you need the tears to help you heal.”

Just one of us can help and effect so many. We throw one stone into the pond of life and the ripple of our existence will propel lives, like a wave effecting a boat. The words that we speak can put wind into someone’s sails and keep them moving on. The love that we share, in our service to our neighbor and fellow man, can impact a family, community, country.

Al, Thank you for being in our lives. You have helped so many people and touched so many people's lives. You were there for me as I was laying on my deathbed.

You loved your family and friends.

You served as an instructor and took care of so many. Now you have been called home by our Heavenly Chief. You have reported for your new assignment, working in the heavenly station as our guardian. You have been told “Well done good and faithful servant”.

We will see you again someday.

May the LORD bless you and keep you; May the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; May the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace and until we meet again, may the Lord hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Stay safe, Brother Didymus McHugh

MEMORIAL BOARD

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Albert Whitaker was born on July 22, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ. Al joined the US Navy in 1959, attending Boot Camp in the Great Lakes. He then went on to serve on the U.S.S. Sarsfield, a Gearing-class destroyer in 1960–1961. He then served on the U.S.S. Fiske and was involved in the Cuban Blockade.

After the military, Al went on to serve through the emergency services. He served for at least 25 years with the Ridgewood Fire Department, attaining the rank of captain and retiring in November of 2003 as a Tour Commander.

After his retirement, Al continued to serve for many years as an instructor at the Bergen County Fire Academy. Because of Al’s knowledge and service,

many of the fire departments here in Bergen County and beyond have firefighters serving that were trained by Al. Al’s service also included working with the Phoenix Team a local CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Team. Because of his years of service and many “bad” calls, he was qualified to be a firefighter peer. Al was a friend to all.

After a particularly bad and bloody call, he was asked to pick up some refreshments to take back to the station where they could debrief after the call. Once back, the person who asked him to get the refreshments opened up the box to find red jelly doughnuts and turned around and smacked him and asked what was he

Albert Whitaker, July 22, 1941 - July 29, 2017.

thinking? He did admit that that might not of been the best choice!

In addition to the Navy and fire service, Al was also involved in many different Fraternal organizations like; Knights of Columbus, American Legion, the Knights of Fire, and Al was also an AA Sponsor.

Al must have taught thousands of firefighters and assisted many more with his work with the local crisis team, as well as his work with the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters.

Al will be missed by all, but remembered by those who have met him.

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Flames Damage Park Ridge Home Leaving One Displaced Park Ridge, NJ - A two-alarm fire that apparently started on a rear deck spread to the home and left a resident displaced.

Park Ridge fire units were dispatched at about 2:40 A.M. on July 27th to the home on JUMP TO FILE# Pascack Road. A 072717108 second-alarm was quickly called for due to heavy fire visible in the rear.

Access was difficult due to trees blocking the front of the home, and the rear was only accessible from a steep winding driveway. Two lines were stretched into the front door and another to the rear. Flames extended into the home on the first-floor and basement. The visible fire was knocked down within a half hour and companies began overhaul.

The lone resident was displaced, but not injured. Companies from Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake, Montvale and Westwood assisted.

Companies were called back later in the morning for a flare-up in a hidden void that was quickly dealt with.

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Woodland Park (Passaic County), NJ - At a recent training session, Matthew Roehrich helped his father, West Paterson Assistant Chief Andrew Roehrich, bring his gear back to the Chief's gig.His son aspires to be a firefighter as soon as he's old enough to join the volunteer department's junior program.

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NEW JERSEY GIGS

NEW JERSEY MEMORIES

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Sayreville Chief George Gawron responds to fires in this 2016 Chevy Tahoe.

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Branchville still maintains the department's first motorized apparatus. This is an American LaFrance 500-GPM pumper built on a 1924 Brockway Torpedo model chassis.

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Jamesburg Chief Jonathan Rampacek answers alarms in a 2015 Chevy Tahoe.

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Parsippany District 6 Chief Scott Serrecchia answers alarms of fire with a 2011 Chevy Tahoe.

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Delran Fire Marshal Walter Bauer operates this 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi model truck.

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The first apparatus purchased in Sandyston, and still maintained by the department, is this 1957 Ward LaFrance 750-GPM/1000-GWT unit.

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Clinton, NJ – Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (Rescue 45) is a very diverse organization covering various emergency services disciplines.

One of them includes the Technical Rescue aspect of the job.

Their apparatus and equipment includes: Heavy Rescue 455, which has been the subject of past articles here in 1st Responder News; Special Services 455, a 2003 GMC 5500 with an Almont Fire Truck body. It is the tow vehicle for the TRU and serves as a second-due or back up rescue truck. Some of its equipment includes a 5000-watt Honda generator, two flood lights mounted on the truck and two flood lights on tripods;

and Technical Rescue Support Unit, TRU 45, known as the “tool box,” is a 22-foot enclosed Haulmark trailer. Some of the gear it carries is shoring equipment for trench and structural collapse, dewatering and trash pumps, large scale outdoor lighting, construction equipment and supplies, along with several other special tools.

In addition to their local responsibilities, they are also a member of the Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Taskforce. They respond to all requests throughout Hunterdon and surrounding counties.

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A member of the Cinnaminson Police Department, Officer Thomas Lilligore, was also a part of the photoshoot. Many years ago, when Joe Getsinger was an Arson Investigator with the New Jersey State Police, he worked with the officer’s father, Detective Thomas Lilligore. This was an honor for Joe, not only to add a police officer to the painting, but the son of a well-known and respected detective he had worked with on many cases.

This year, David Russell, President of FIRE and SAFETY SERVICES, Ltd., a longtime supporter of the Burn Foundation and the artist, again gave his full financial support of this project for the seventeenth consecutive year.

Fire and Safety Services, Ltd., South Plainfield, N.J. is a dealer and distributor of PIERCE MANUFACTURING apparatus, all of which were utilized in this photoshoot.

In the past 37 years, the artist has created many paintings to support burn victims and survivors for the Burn Foundation. Last year, it was the “Enemy of Fire".

This year, a Deptford, NJ Firefighter and bagpiper, Captain Ronald R. Taylor, Jr. came up with an idea to utilize a bagpiper in the scene while attending the Wildwood Firemen’s Convention in September.

Joe immediately thought the

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Visit us at the Burn Foundation booth in the vendor area of the Firemen’s Convention on Friday or Saturday, September 15th-16th, get a raffle ticket, buy this year’s Collector Pin, pick up a Collector Card, see the 1st prize Giclee’ canvas print displayed there, meet members of the Burn Foundation, volunteers and talk with the artist who will be there supporting the fundraiser.

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Smoky Blaze Consumes Cliffside Park Businesses Cliffside Park, NJ - A fire consumed three stores, on September 5th, that have been part of this community for many years, along the Anderson Avenue business JUMP TO FILE # strip. Before it was 090617108 over, five-alarms had been struck, bringing in numerous mutual aid fire companies to the scene.

At 7:21 P.M., fire companies were dispatched to 679 Anderson Avenue for a report of a smoke condition. Before units arrived, police confirmed a heavy smoke condition in a rear alley behind AJ Pharmacy. This business is part of a row of attached one-story businesses that share a common cockloft. Heavy smoke was pouring out of the rear of the building and flames were soon visible.

Chief of Department Dave Martone ordered an “in borough second-alarm,” at 7:25 P.M. for addition local members plus a FAST truck from Fairview and Ridgefield Engine 2.

Fire rapidly grew in intensity, spreading through the cockloft, effecting a clothing story and County Discount. A second-alarm was sounded, bringing in additional East Bergen fire companies.

Members had difficulty get-

ting into some of the security doors, but continued to make an aggressive attack with interior hand lines and opening up the roof. Low-banking smoke covered the scene for a good portion of the fire, exhausting air supplies.

As conditions began to deteriorate, and fire broke through the roof, the evacuation order was sounded. Exterior hand lines, “Blitzfire” monitors and master streams were established. After the additional alarms were sounded, a total of five ladder pipes, one tower ladder and a squirt device were surrounding the fire buildings from the front and on Lawton and Columbia Avenues. At some points, CP Ladder 1's pipe and Truck 2's tower were lowered and their streams used to hit the seat of flames in the stores.

These master streams included a ladder pipe, tower and squirt from Cliffside Park; ladder pipes from Fairview, Palisades Park, Fort Lee and Englewood. Additional mutual aid included units from Edgewater, Leonia, Englewood Cliffs, Ridgefield Park, and the Hackensack MSU. The Teaneck Box 54 Club set up a rehab station north of the scene.

The stubborn fire went on for hours, but firefighters managed to prevent extension to additional attached stores on the north side and from a three-story mixed occu-

pancy structure, containing F&D Frame Co., to the south, that is separated by a narrow alley. The roof of County Discount eventually caved in. This store has been a fixture on the avenue for decades.

The fire was an “old time” type of fire familiar along this large strip of businesses that extends from mid-town Union City, where the street is known as Bergenline Avenue, and continuing to the north end of Cliffside Park. Low banking smoke created a hazard for firefighters and exhausted air supplies.

Several firefighters were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Borough EMTs also passed out bottled water to firefighters. The fire was declared under control at about 11:00 P.M. The fire was located across Lawton Avenue from a newly constructed multi-purpose high rise structure, where a row of stores used to stand, plus the old DPW building. Progress moves on.

George Kolodinsky, who operates the F&D Framing business on the south side of the fire buildings, said his building looked okay.

“They did a great job, Cliffside Park,” he said. “They were right on it.”

- RON JEFFERS

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Two Injured in Head-On Crash in Franklin Township Franklin Twp., NJ – At 3:18 P.M. on September 1st, first responders from Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department and its EMS division were dispatched to a crash with injuries in the 2300 block of State Highway 57, about 1000-feet west of Whites Road.

JUMP TO FILE# Involved in the 090217101 crash were a Chevrolet Corvette and a Pontiac G6. Apparently, the Corvette was traveling westbound and the G6 was traveling eastbound on SH 57 just prior to the crash. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in Pennsylvania by the Fire Department’s EMS division and paramedics. St. Luke’s is the closest trauma center from the crash scene.

The highway was closed in both directions between Asbury Broadway Road and the scene of the crash for about one hour until the vehicles were removed from the roadway.

Responding to the crash were the NJ State Police (Washington Station), Franklin Township Fire Department (Station 57) and their EMS division (Rescue 57), and paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 2).

The NJ State Police are handling the investigation.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

Two people were injured in this apparent head-on crash on SH 57 in Franklin Twp. (Warren County), on Sept. 1st.

First Responders take the driver out of a Pontiac G6 that was involved in an apparent head-on crash on SH 57 in Franklin Twp.

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Vehicle Strikes Building in Eagleswood, Killing One Eagleswood Twp., NJ - Just before 3:00 P.M. on August 9th, a vehicle left the roadway and struck a building in Eagleswood Twp. The crash happened in JUMP TO FILE# front of an off-duty 081017102 officer who called for Fire & EMS right away.

Command got on scene and requested three Medevacs for three badly injured people.

Stafford, Parkertown and Eagleswood FD responded. Great Bay EMS, Quailty EMS and Tuckerton EMS responded to the scene.

ALS was MONOC 716.

Command set up a Landing Zone right next to the scene where there was a driving range. AtlantiCare and PennStar landed there while MONOC 1 landed behind Eagleswood FD. NJSP shut down Route 9 to investigate the crash. One of the Medevacs was recalled as EMS crews transported one patient by ground as they were performing CPR. The other two patients were flown to trauma centers where later in the day, an adult male died from his injuries. A teenager remained in the hospital from their injuries.

- ROMAN ISARYK

Flight crew along with a Police Officer walking over to a rig.

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Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company still runs this 1986 Mack R/Freuhauf 1500/6600 Tanker.

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IN SERVICE

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Tender 1411 of the Greenwich Township FD (Cumberland County) is both in service and up for sale. It has a 2004 Freightliner M2 chassis with a 1986 Allied 3500-gallon water tank. It has a 250-GPM pump.

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The program’s content applies not just to new officers, but also to those experienced bosses. It contains a wide range of information that is both applicable and relevant to today's fire service leaders.

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Mine Hill Fire Department operates this 2006 Kenworth/Pierce 1000/2000.

Dawn over Carlstadt – A ladder pipe from Wood-Ridge Truck 904 operates at a multiple-alarm fire in Carlstadt as the sun prepares to rise over the scene.

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E-51 of the Pennington FD is a 1991 Spartan/3-D 2000/1000.

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

Summer has come and gone, probably quicker than we all had hoped. Till next year, tomatoes!

See ya in twelve months, jalapenos! Wait...sweet corn!

Where are you going?!?!

But fear not because not all produce is dead! Fall is actually a great time of year for ingredients that thrive in the cooler temperatures. Think hardy butternut squash, sweet apples, crisp cauliflower and the all-mighty pumpkin. With the hot weather behind us, it is time to throw the cover on the grill and fire up the ovens again. I am talking long simmering

stews, super slow braises and yes, even baking!

The ingredients available at this time of year love this kind of cooking. Root vegetables, such as parsnips and carrots, shine in dishes like the firehouse classics, Pot Roast and Beef Stew. The sweetness from the natural sugars really develop with the extended cook times. One often overlooked ingredient this season are greens.

Kale and collards thrive in the cooler temperatures of the fall and winter and are sturdy enough to hold up to long slow cooking. And while kale may have already seen it’s “15 minutes of fame," it still makes an appearance on the firehouse table whether sauteed with garlic and chiles, or in a cannellini bean soup.

Fall may not make you think fruit, but nothing is better than a sweet crisp apple. And don’t think for a minute all you can do with

them is apple pie! Apples and pork are a match made in culinary heaven. I mean, you can’t go wrong with pork chops and homemade applesauce. Pears are also in season and another classic combo is to pair them with walnuts and bleu cheese, a simple salad that would go well with just about any fall dish.

Speaking of salads, this is the perfect time of year for chicories!

What are chicories you may be asking? They are a pleasantly bitter family of lettuces which include radicchio, endive (great with the pear, walnut, bleu cheese combo) and one of my favorites, escarole. One of the most memorable dishes from my childhood is escarole and beans. Simple, rustic Italian food, perfect for the fall weather that makes my heart warm. Check out the recipe below for my Escarole, Sausage and Bean Soup!

JAMES WOOD SR.

“Escarole, Sausage and Bean Soup” Serves 4 Ingredients:

-1 Onion, peeled and chopped -1 Carrot, peeled and chopped -3 Garlic Cloves, sliced thin -½ Head of Escarole, thoroughly cleaned and rough chopped -1 lb. Hot or Sweet Italian Sausage, removed from the casings -2 - 15 oz. Cans of Cannellini Beans, drained -4 Cups of Chicken Stock (more may be needed) Red Chili Flake -Parmesan Cheese -Extra Virgin Olive Oil -Salt, to taste

nellini beans to a medium sauce pan with enough water to cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Add to a blender and puree the beans (be careful as hot liquid in a blender can be messy and dangerous!) Add this puree to the soup pot along with the escarole and reserved sausage.

-Cook the soup for about 1 hour partially covered. Taste for seasoning and serve with grated parmesan.

Procedure:

JAMES WOOD SR.

Three-Alarm Fire Leaves 10 Homeless in Passaic Passaic, NJ - At approximately 5:45 P.M. on August 21st, Passaic police received a phone call from a woman at 106 Meade Ave., stating that her dryer was on fire. Fire department personnel arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home with all occupants standing in front. Acting Battalion Chief Colavitti ordered a hand line in the front door and one to the rear, finding fire in the basement. The fire had extended itself into the walls on both the "Bravo" and "Delta" sides. The house was a very old, two-and-a-half story frame with many voids, and the fire traveled all over. It took more than three hours to bring it under control. There were no injuries and mutual aid from both Passaic and Bergen Counties responded.

-In a deep pot over medium heat, add a glug of olive oil and then the sausage. Using a wooden spoon, break up the sausage and brown. Remove the sausage and set aside.

-In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and add the onions and carrots.

When the onions are translucent, add the sliced garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. When the garlic is just starting to brown, add ONE can of the beans and saute for a minute or so.

Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

-Add the other can of can-

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Ten Ways Social Media Works For Your Department

by Chief Joel Miller

1. Ensure your social media policies work for the department and do not completely restrict your social media platforms. Do not leave “gray areas” for interpretation such as making policies so strict or confusing that people are deterred from utilizing them.

2. Utilize your PIO (Public Information Officer) as your social media administrator. This is the person with the information that needs to be available on your social media. They can do this from the field as the action happens and even use social media for a press conference or mass notification.

3. Consider utilizing firefighters as volunteer PIOs for your social media accounts. This allows you to cover more areas than having one PIO. Volunteers can be given rules and guidelines for posting pictures and information or have all posts funnel through the official PIO for actual posting. Many fire departments have been very successful with this approach. Just make sure your crew understands, work first and social media second unless they are the official PIO. 4. Establish a following. Make sure your fire departments’ social medial information is on everything!

In today’s world, this is just as important as your phone number…….and I’m not talking about 911. So, from business cards to flyers for an event, be sure to include all your departments’ social media information.

5. Work smarter not harder. Let your social media accounts promote

your events and fund raisers. Use social media to direct people where to buy tickets or make donations to your events.

6. Always post the “great” things that are going on within your department such as fire prevention, feeding the homeless, or other public services in which your department participates.

7. Always post your departmental promotions and retirements on social media. This is a great way to let the community know about your departments’ accomplishments and recognize staff for their hard work and dedication.

8. As I stated in a previous article “A Picture is NOT Worth a Thousand Words," you must always tell the story behind the picture because if you don’t, people will assume the worst and reflect negatively on your department. Keep the story brief, as most readers only read the first two or three lines.

9. Use other groups and organizations’ social media pages to help promote your page. Tag other people with large sites relevant to your page and use their hashtag to help promote your pictures and get your information in front of the masses. (@chief_miller #chiefmiller , just saying… lol) 10. Start a hashtag for your department and use it consistently on all your posts. This is an important way for others to find your page in the social media world. Choose a hashtag that is relevant to your department while keeping it simple and easy to remember.

RON JEFFERS

A future firefighter checks out the scale model apparatus at the big and little emergency vehicle show.

Fraternal Order of Leather Heads Muster in Denville Denville, NJ - The sky was blue and the fire apparatus, both big and little, were plentiful. The third annual Fraternal Order of Leather Heads muster of scale model first responder vehicles, along with the real things, assembled at the firehouse on Indian Road, August 19th, for another pleasant day for emergency vehicle enthusiasts.

Tables filled with models, many custom built, were on display inside the firehouse on the apparatus floor.

Fire apparatus, police and EMS models, were proudly shown off by their owners and builders that came from several states.

The real apparatus lined up behind the firehouse where serious apparatus photographers lined them up one at a time for photos before they were parked. Brand new apparatus deliveries to antiques were present. Some of the rigs were privately owned and others still belong to various fire departments.

In addition, the Pink Heals organization brought along their pink 1989 Pierce that saw original duty

JUMP TO FILE #082117129 in Union Township. Avid Rutgers football fan, Washington Township Captain Kevin Ziotko, arrived with his privately owned 1969 Mack pumper that possesses Rutgers graphics. In addition, it is numbered “52,” to honor Eric LeGrand and his jersey number. LeGrand was paralyzed making a tackle in 2010.

Another stand out was a yellow colored 1977 Mack CF/Hammerly 1000-GPM/2500-gallon pumpertanker that is privately owned. The rig's last fire duty was in Belford, KY. Previously, it saw duty in Quarryville, PA. A well kept 1970 American LaFrance engine was in attendance from the Passaic County Fire Academy. It saw original duty in Prospect Park.

Some of the new rigs present were Montague's brand new E-One top-mount pumper and Roxbury Company 2's KME 2000-GPM pumper. Schooleys Mountain Quint

3-9, a 1997 Pierce, has been refurbished and was present.

Many antiques that have shown up in the past were on hand. Some of the privately owned antiques have been upgraded since the last show.

There was also a fire safety trailer, plus vendors and a refreshment stand. A great day for the young to appreciate the fire service, both past and present. It was also a day that adults had the little kid inside of them come out to enjoy the big and little rigs.

Trophies were passed out at the end of the day. Denville's 1926 American LaFrance pumper won Best in Show. The Judge's Choice Award went to a privately owned 1924 Model TT Ford hose car.

Again, muster chairman Steve Jason and his committee, along with members of the Denville Fire Department, did an excellent job making for an entertaining day.

- RON JEFFERS

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A privately owned pumper built by Hale on a 1929 Reo Speedwagon chassis with "Lebanon" lettering, saw original duty at the Jersey Shore.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

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This rehabbed 1980 Mack 75' tower ladder once served East Windsor and is now privately owned by a Maryland collector.

KEN SNYDER

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Buckboard Fire Apparatus ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Buckboard Fire Apparatus The Original Cab Forward

By Anthony G. Buono Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-Mail: support @fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.99 This book is soft cover, measuring 8 ½ inches by 11 inches and has 243 pages. The author did a fantastic job of research to put this history together. Though I am an apparatus buff so to speak, I am not very learned in antiques, but I was very impressed in reading this book.

What I did not know is that the term “buckboard” was never used to describe any fire apparatus when these particular trucks were being built. The name was coined by Walter P. McCall, who in the opinion of many (including myself), is a famous historian of apparatus, most notably American LaFrance.

He likened this design to the buckboards of the cowboy days when these wagons were used for transportation and the hauling of supplies.

The book is not broken down into chapters, but into topics and the different brands of apparatus that used the design. The author went to great lengths and detail to give the reader the most accurate information about these histories.

There are over 300 references listed on the pages and eight pages of bibliography. Much of these are from a host of apparatus experts from SPAAMFAA. The photos are all black and white, and there are plenty of them.

Many major cities are represented and I was even surprised to see a photo of an aerial ladder tuck from my hometown of Bayonne, NJ on Page 192. All of the coverage of the manufacturers are like short stories in a sense and it makes an easy read because none of them take up a lot of pages.

It is safe to say that most of these manufacturers are not around today and that there are a few of the buckboard trucks in the hands of museums and perhaps private owners. So for readers that are up in their years, the book may bring back fond memories, and for the young readers, it will take them down through history, illustrating how fire departments of yesteryear used the best they had to fight fires.

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Harmony Twp., NJ – Chief Garrison and Captain Hissim took time out while at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in August to pose for a Buddy Shot. Combined between the two of them, they have served over 80 years in the volunteer emergency services. Fire Chief Wesley Garrison of the Harmony Township Volunteer Fire Co. has over 40 years as a volunteer firefighter under his belt, 30 of them as Fire Chief. Captain Peggy Hissim of the Oxford Emergency Squad is in her 40th year as a member of the Squad, serving the last 10 as Captain. Peggy and Wesley have been working together side-by-side at fires, crashes, and many other incidents throughout the years. Here’s to wishing them both another 40 years each!

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Firefighters from Two Counties Battle Daytime House Fire in Franklin Twp. Franklin Twp., NJ - On Friday, September 1st at 11:36 A.M., the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a Smoke Investigation, with reports of smoke coming from behind a radiator at a residence in the 100 block of Bloomsbury Road. This house is located in a rural portion of the Township.

Upon arrival of first-in Engine 57-61, they reported smoke JUMP TO FILE# showing on the out- 090217100 side. Fire Chief Sonny Read advised Warren County Communications that it was a working structure fire. Heavy smoke was coming from the “D” side of the house, with smoke showing on all sides.

The Communications Center immediately dispatched a 1st Box Alarm, bringing in companies from surrounding towns to help fight the fire. A tanker taskforce was also activated for the alarm, as there are no fire plugs in the area where the fire was.

The first-in engine crew stretched a handline from Engine 57-61, which was set up in the driveway of the residence. They made entry into the house through the garage on the “D” side of the building, which connected into the basement where the main part of the fire was located. Other crews made entry with another handline through the front door, attacking the fire that had extended up into the first-floor.

Tankers/tenders staged in a line on the roadway to feed water directly to the engines fighting the fire.

A fill site for the tankers was set up on Woolverton Road, about a mile from the fire scene, where the fill engine drafted water out of the Musconetcong River. Tankers shuttled between the fire scene and the fill site in order to keep a continuous supply of water to the engines.

Bloomsbury Road was closed down between Butler Road and Old Main Street, which are just under two miles apart from each other.

As other responding companies arrived on scene, they were delegated to assist and relieve the interior crews fighting the fire. Franklin Township Fire’s EMS division and Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad set up a REHAB station at the end of the driveway to check out the firefighters coming off line and give them a place to rest.

Two RIT teams were dispatched to the alarm, one set up on the “A” side of the residence while the other was near the “D” side.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in a relative short period of time. Overhaul operations were started once the fire was extinguished, and all fire crews were clear of the scene by 2:05 P.M., at which time the roadway was opened back up.

The New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office arrived on location, starting their investigation while fire crews were still on scene.

As a result of the fire, there was

considerable damage to the interior of the residence, making it uninhabitable to the homeowners. The American Red Cross reached out offering assistance to the owners.

Responding to this house fire from Warren County were: the New Jersey State Police (Washington Station); Franklin Township Fire Department (Station 57) and its EMS division (Rescue 57); Stewartsville Fire Company (Station 98); Washington Township Fire Department (Station 76); Washington Boro Fire Department’s RIT Team (Station 83); Huntington Fire Company’s tanker (Station 75); and Harmony Township Fire Department’s tanker (Station 23).

Responding from Hunterdon County were: Hampton Fire Department (Station 13); Bloomsbury Fire Department (Station 43); High Bridge Fire Department’s RIT Team (Station 14); Pattenburg Fire Company’s tanker (Station 25); and Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (Rescue 45).

- RICHARD MAXWELL

Fire showing at the front door on the "A" side of the building at a house fire on Bloomsbury Rd. in Franklin Twp. on Sept. 1st.

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Waretown Fire Co. Hosts Junior Fire Academy Class #2 Waretown, NJ - Waretown Fire Company recently held their second annual Junior Fire Academy, consisting of two classes this Summer.

Recruits got to learn the basics of what it's like to be a firefighter. They learned from HAZMAT Teams about things like what an JUMP TO FILE# RIT team is, and 081717100 what they do when a firefighter is in trouble.

They had the opportunity to force a door open to go through a smoke building, and learned how to advance a hose line. Kids also learned radio communications and footing a ladder on a building, but most importantly, they learned TEAM work. The recruits were treated to a live burn demo, as well as a gas fire demo. Kids watched as members of Waretown FD showed them how to put out/contain fires.

The first class of the Summer had nearly 40 kids while the second time around brought over 50 strong. Last year, the first class to do it had about 55 kids. This year, word got out and more kids signed up.

The future of the fire service will be in good hands with these young recruits!

- ROMAN ISARYK

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Visiting North Hunterdon’s Staffed Squad/Engine Program Hunterdon County, NJ – September 1, 2017 – This is a follow up to story number 070117102, “North Hunterdon Mutual Aid Group Launches Program to Staff a Station on Saturday Evenings," posted on June 30th and published in the JUMP TO FILE# September edition of 090217105 1st Responder Newspaper.

A plan called “Staffed Squad/Engine Program” Station 51 was implemented at the start of the summer. The goals included were to provide adequate staffing, determine the feasibility of expanding the program, and to help ensure quick response times on the summer weekends.

Since its start, the Station 51 program has helped provide a higher level of fire protection to the communities served by the five companies involved in the project.

Almost every request for service when the Station 51 unit was staffed resulted in significantly quicker response time and enhanced on-scene personnel numbers. As a result of the program's success, some changes have been made to enhance the program.

The original program consisted of staffing one of the five firehouses on Saturday evening into Sunday morning for ten weeks, ending on Labor Day. The project has been extended an additional ten Saturday nights.

Adding to that, an option to staff a squad or engine on different days throughout the week. The optional shifts that have been added are: Friday evening from 1800 hours through 0600 hours Saturday morning; and Wednesday daytime from 0700 hours through 1700 hours.

The minimum staffing will remain the same; a crew of four consisting of a driver, an officer, and two firefighters. If the crew does not include a firefighter who is extrication certified, they will staff an engine company. If one of them is extrication certified, they will staff a squad.

A new option to the program was implemented last Saturday night, having multiple stations staffed during the same shift. This will allow for the staffing of the original engine/squad along with specialty apparatus that will be ready for immediate response.

By adding these optional shifts and extending the project, the Alliance hopes to collect more data to show the benefits of a staffed unit program.

One other change is a new name for the originating group.

They will now be known as the "North Hunterdon Fire Alliance" (NHFA). The original five volunteer fire companies remain involved; they are the High Bridge FD (Station 14), Lebanon Boro FD (Station 18), Clinton FD (Station 45), Annandale Hose Co. (Station 46), and Quakertown Fire Co. (Station 91).

Because the original name was

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Engines from the five member companies of the North Hunterdon Fire Alliance in Hunterdon County: High Bridge (Station 14), Lebanon Boro (Station 18), Clinton (Station 45), Annandale Hose (Station 46), and Quakertown (Station 91).

similar to the North Hunterdon Mutual Aid Association, it was causing some confusion. NHFA leaders also felt that there was a need to add

“Fire” to the title to strengthen the understanding of its affiliations. The group is currently starting the process of the Alliance becoming of-

ficially recognized by the local governments of the towns serviced by its member companies.

We look forward to reporting

how the improvements are working in the future.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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All-Hands Fire Damages Vacant Home in Paterson Paterson, NJ - A long vacant home on E. 27th Street in Paterson, known for squatters, suffered extensive damage in an all-hands fire on August 1st.

Heavy fire was already through the roof and possessed the entire attic and JUMP TO FILE# part of the second- 080217106 floor when firefighters arrived at about 10:00 P.M. Companies initially made an interior attack when the report of squatters was received. That report proved unfounded.

Deteriorating conditions forced members to an exterior attack. Several lines and Truck-1’s tower went into service and quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire. Members re-entered but were withdrawn again when the front peak of the attic collapsed.

The outside operation eventually extinguished the flames and fire was able to be placed under control in about one hour.

No injuries were reported and no neighboring buildings were damaged.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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ON THE LITER SIDE

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Local wet down buff Duane Blankenbush appears to have come out of a time tunnel wearing a Wood-Ridge 1988 wet down tee-shirt at the department's August 12th wet down. His shirt reads: "Truck 904 The 1st American LaFrance Century 2000 aerial Oct. 1, 1988."

The Century 2000 is a model name, and that truck is long gone.

Duane is standing next to the W-R F D's new KME pumper that was the center of the 2017 wet down. You never know what you'll find in the back of your closet!

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On September 1st, firefighters had some extra special help at a house fire on Bloomsbury Road in the Township. Little did anyone know that one of the firefighters from Stewartsville Vol. Fire Company, Station 98, was Superman in disguise! Stewartsville responded as a mutual aid company to the house fire. His secret will remain with us.

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Sealed bid(s) may be delivered in person to District Office M-F 9:00a-5:00p at 501 Uniondale Ave., 2nd Floor, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bid(s) must be marked “Bid for 2005 International Ambulance”. Sealed bid(s) must be accompanied with a check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price submitted or the bid will not be accepted. Contact District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 8:30a-5:00p M-F. The final sale payment is to be by certified or bank check. The Uniondale Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Firefighters help a young girl to dry land after rescuing her and two other tubers from the Foul Rift Rapids on the Delaware River in White Twp. on August 3rd.

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Firefighters Rescue Tubers from Foul Rift Rapids on Delaware River White Twp., NJ – On August 3rd at around 5:00 P.M., the Warren County Communication Center received calls about two tubers in trouble on the Delaware River in the area of White Township.

Initially, rescue crews were dispatched from Belvidere and Harmony Township to try and locate them. These two towns provide White Township with Fire and EMS services. Harmony Fire Chief Wes Garrsion found the tubers trapped in the Foul Rift Rapids, which is about one-and-a-quarter miles south of the Water Street bridge in Belvidere.

There were a total of four people tubing in the group, three of which needed help, while one was able to get out of the water on their own. Additional assistance was dis-

JUMP TO FILE #080817102 patched from Lopatcong and Phillipsburg Rescue Squads along with Paramedics, as one of the tubers was reported to be having seizures.

Firefighters from Harmony and Belvidere donned life vests and helmets on the shoreline before entering the swift moving shallow waters of the rapids. Meanwhile, Phillipsburg Rescue Squad put their rescue boat in the water south of the rapids in the event they were needed to rescue anyone swept downriver.

The firefighters were able to make it out to the three tubers, rescuing a young boy from the rapids,

and a woman and young girl from the waters just below the rapids.

They were taken to shore where EMS were able to check them out.

One of the four tubers, a young boy, was transported to a local hospital by the Lopatcong Rescue Squad.

Responding to the incident were the New Jersey State Police, Washington Station, Goodwill Hose Company (Station 21) from Belvidere coordinated the rescue efforts, Harmony Township FD (Station 23), Belvidere Rescue Squad (Rescue 23), Lopatcong Township Rescue Squad (Station 74), Phillipsburg Rescue Squad (Rescue 94), and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 4).

- RICHARD MAXWELL

Harmony Twp. FD's rescue boat and support truck at the call to rescue tubers trapped in the Foul Rift Rapids.

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Newton Firefighters Find Illegal Burn in Nearby Field Hampton Twp., NJ - Around 6:15 P.M. on July 31st, Newton FD was dispatched for a smoke condition around the area of the Community College. Squad 3, Chief 811 responded.

Upon exiting quarters, Squad 3 crews could see a light smoke column JUMP TO FILE# coming from that 080917100 area. While investigating, it was found to be over the border into Hampton Twp. NFD Chief 811 contacted County Dispatch, reporting that there was a large burn in the Hampton coverage area and requested them to notify HFD Cheif 48-1.

NFD stayed on scene until HFD arrived and determined plan action. While 48-1 was responding, it was established that this was an illegal burn. NJ State Forest Fire was notified as well.

With the arrival of 48-1, it was determined that NFD would help with the extinguishment of the large burn along with Engine 4861, Tanker 48-71 and NJFFS. All units were clear after approximately three hours from initial dispatch. Investigation was turned over to NJFFS. - ANTHONY RAZZANO

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Fire Destroys Home in Galloway Twp. Galloway Twp., NJ - Just before 2:00 P.M. on August 14th, firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of South Snake Road for a reported structure fire. The Galloway Twp. PD arrived first and found a one-story home fully involved. The fire was not placed under control until nearly four hours after arrival due to there being hidden pockets of fire. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office.

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A “Green Line” Holds Fire in Check in Paramus Paramus, NJ - Before the first engine arrived at a working kitchen fire, the fire was able to be held from extending by Paramus Police units using extinguishers, then by a Fire Captain using a garden hose on July 27th.

The dispatch was at about 8:45 A.M. for a kitchen JUMP TO FILE# fire at 473 Oregon 073117103 Street. Police units arrived first and found the residents and multiple pet birds on the front lawn and a heavy smoke condition from the rear of the large, two-and-a-half story frame dwelling. Police officers used several extinguishers to knock down most of the flames, but soon the extinguishers were empty. One of the first arriving fire officers grabbed a garden hose and attacked the flames.

The first engine arrived shortly thereafter and quickly stretched a line and extinguished the fire. As additional units arrived, members were sent in to open up and ventilate. No injuries were reported to firefighters, residents, or the pet birds.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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

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West Paterson Firefighter Todd Hollritt and Ahmad Vaughan are both members of Rifle Camp Fire Co.3, "The Ridge Runners". Todd has served the volunteer department for 37 years and contributed photos and stories as a 1st Responder News correspondent for over a decade now. Ahmad joined the fire company after serving with the Telford, North Carolina fire department.

Volunteer Firefighters, Capt. A. Levesque of Hackettstown's Ladder Co., and Firefighter N. Vazquez of Mt. Lake Fire Co., take time out to pose for a buddy shot during a call at Oxford Township's Municipal Building on August 24th.

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DAMIEN DANIS

The Silverton FD recently took a trip up north to visit their friends of Garfield Fire Co. 3 for their wet-down on August 19th.

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Harmony Firefighters Rescue Boater in Distress on Merrill Creek Reservoir Harmony Twp., NJ – Around 1:40 P.M. on Saturday, July 29th, Warren County Communications Center received a 911 call for a boater and a dog that were in the water because the boat had JUMP TO FILE# overturned. The lo- 073117101 cation was on the Merrill Creek Reservoir, which is in the Township. At the same time, calls were coming into the visitor center at the Reservoir about the capsized boat.

First responders and Reservoir personnel were dispatched to the scene that was reported to be by the main dam, which is on the south end of the reservoir where the depth of the water ranges between 100 and 200-feet.

Firefighters and EMS staged at the boat ramp, which is located on the north end of the reservoir, about a mile on the water from where the boat was capsized. The Reservoir keeps a boat docked there for work and these types of emergencies. The Fire Chief and his crew utilized the Reservoir’s boat for the initial response out to the capsized sailboat and person in the water. Their Fire Rescue boat was staged at the boat ramp in the event it was needed.

Once at the capsized boat, the rescue crew was able to pull the boater and his dog from the water into their boat. They were both wearing life jackets.

The fire rescue crew moved the small sail boat to the water’s edge at the base of the stone dam, where the boater and other firefighters secured it until enough water could be removed from it to make it buoyant so that it could be towed. A few minutes before 3:00 P.M., the rescue crew started to tow the sail boat back to the boat ramp with the rescue boat.

The boater was driven by ground from the dam back to the boat ramp.

Neither the boater nor the dog were injured in the incident. Once the sail boat was back at the boat ramp, it was removed from the water on its boat trailer by the owner. All emergency service personnel and equipment were clear from the scene by 3:25 P.M. The following is a description of the reservoir and surrounding area from the Merrill Creek Reservoir’s website: Merrill Creek Reservoir is a 650-acre reservoir surrounded by a 290-acre Environmental Preserve and 2000 additional acres of woods and fields. Its basic purpose is to provide stored water that can be released to the Delaware River to make up for the evaporative water usage at certain electric generating units in times of low flow in the river. In addition to that basic purpose, Merrill Creek Reservoir provides a tranquil setting of water and land that allows people to interact with the natural environment.

The reservoir is used by fish-

ermen and pleasure boaters, it is not uncommon to see kayakers, canoes, sail boats, and small boats with outboard motors on the water during the summer months. There are also hikers, walkers, and birdwatchers regularly on the many nature trails surrounding the reservoir. Also, on this particular day, there was a strong breeze with some gusts on the reservoir before and after the incident, which could have contributed to the small sail boat capsizing.

Responding to this rescue call were the New Jersey State Police (Washington Station), Harmony Township FD (Station 23), Franklin Township FD’s EMS Division (Station 57), and the Merrill Creek Reservoir Group personnel.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

Harmony Twp. firefighters rescued a boater and his dog after their small sail boat capsized on the Merrill Creek Reservoir on July 29th.

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Rigs From Counties Far Apart I figure it would have to be an unusual circumstance for Middlesex and Cumberland Counties to call each other for mutual aid. Maybe a large forest fire or an industrial fire perhaps, but nevertheless, it would be rare. Be that as it may, this month’s column is headlined to feature apparatus from both.

Middlesex County is largely a suburban area with industries and commercial properties, with urban areas mixed. Cumberland County for the most part reminds me of what our state’s nickname is, the "Garden State".

While driving to Hopewell-Stowe Creek, I passed many beautiful farms and pleasant scenery. This area is actually next to Bridgeton, an urban city!

Who would have thought. But anyway, it was a vegetable farmer who is a captain in Hopewell-Stowe Creek that pulled all of their apparatus out for me except for an antique that was not running.

Greenwich Township, which is virtually next door in another direction, had an antique which was running and is in the antique feature of this issue! It is used as their brush truck but presently has its pump removed for repair. In Middlesex County, all four apparatus are from Woodbridge Township, who never seems to go long without replacing a rig in at least one of their nine fire companies, not to mention first aid and rescue squads. Avenel, Colonia, Iselin Chemical H & L and Keasbey Fire Companies are featured.

While we are on the subject of Bridgeton, their 2014 Seagrave heavy rescue truck is now part of the City of Vineland Fire Department.

Absolute Fire Protection has delivered the Montague E-ONE pumper (Sussex County). Other E-ONE activity is an order from the City of Newark (Essex County) for five units. For the fire department, three Metro 110-foot, single axle, rear mount aerials on Cyclone II chassis. Specs include Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engines, 3/16-inch aluminum bodies, roll-up doors, and severe duty interiors. The ladders do not have a waterway. For the police department, two ESU trucks on Ford F-550 chassis having a heavy duty front bumper, 12-foot aluminum body and a Linex package. Also, West Milford (Passaic County) has ordered a Cyclone II enclosed top mount pumper with an MFD cab, Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax pump, 1000-gallon water tank and Williams ATP foam system with a 30gallon foam tank.

Blaze Emergency Equipment Company has delivered two Sutphen apparatus. One went to the Ridgeway FC in Manchester Township (Ocean County).

It is a black-over-white custom pumper.

Specs include a custom scene-side view/top mount pump panel, Monarch Model long cab with 15-inch raised roof and eight seats, Cummins ISL 9, 450-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax single-stage 2000-GPM pump, 1000-gallon poly water tank, extreme low hose bed, front intake, all electric valves, four-inch LDH discharges on both sides, three crosslays, two rear and one front bumper preconnects, three-inch prepiped Elkhart Stinger deck gun with Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street.

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A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

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Hopewell-Stowe Creek T-2111, 2017 Spartan ER Gladiator, 2000/2500 with 8-KW generator. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

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Woodbridge Township, Avenel FC, E-5-2, 2016 E-ONE Typhoon, 2000/530 with 15-KW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

Hopewell-Stowe Creek E-2101, 2009 Spartan Gladiator/Crimson 2000/1250 with 15-KW generator.

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Woodbridge Township, Iselin Chemical H & L FC, Rescue 11, 2016 Pierce Saber with 35-KW generator and 4.5-ton portable winch. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Greenwich Township E-1402, 2016 KME Severe Service 1500/1000 with a 6-KW generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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Woodbridge Township, Keasbey FC E-4-1, 2017 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/30. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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TFT Extenda-Gun, 8-KW Smart Power hydraulic generator, Zico ladder rack and two Hannay electric cord reels.

Plainsboro (Middlesex County) received a 3500-gallon wetside tender on a Kenworth T-700 chassis. Specs include a Hale Qmax 1500-GPM singlestage pump, poly water tank, 3500-gallon Fol-da-Tank and three Newton 10-inch Kwik Dumps (left/right and rear). They have received an order from Colt Neck (Monmouth County) for a 4000-gallon wet tanker.

Specs include a Kenworth T-800 chassis, Cummins ISX 15, 500-HP diesel engine, Hale Qmax 2000-GPM pump, poly tank, side mount pump panel, four 2 ½-inch and one 4-inch discharge, three-inch prepiped deck gun discharge, four-inch rear direct tank fill, three 10inch Newton Kwik Dumps and three 15-foot hard suction hoses.

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Woodbridge Township, Colonia FC E-12-1, 2017 E-ONE Cyclone II, 2000/750/40B with 10-KW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

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Firefighters Attack Early Morning Laundromat Fire in Washington Boro Washington Boro, NJ – Early Sunday morning on August 20th, a fire was discovered in the Eazy Wash and Dry Laundromat by workers at a neighboring Quick Check gas and con- JUMP TO FILE# 090217124 vienance store.

At 3:52 A.M., the Warren County Communications Center received a call alerting them to the fire in the State Highway 57 strip mall. Police and the Volunteer Fire Companies were immediately dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival of the Washington Township Police units, they confirmed a working fire inside the business. A first box alarm was dispatched for the fire, bringing in fire companies from neighboring towns to help fight the fire.

The building is a one-story, 9,300-square-foot cement block structure with large glass storefronts. There are four separate businesses housed in the strip mall. The laundromat is located in one of the center stores. All the stores were closed at the time of the fire call.

Firefighters from the first-in engine, Washington’s 83-64, quickly stretched a handline, making entry through the front door of the business and attacking the fire from the interior of the building. Washington’s Tower Ladder 83-69 set up in the parking lot in front of the fire building. Heavy smoke was coming from the "A" side of the building, while smoke was evident from the roof eves on the other three sides.

Two RIT teams were staged outside of the building, one from Hackettstown Fire Department and another from Belvidere Fire Department.

Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, containing the fire to the front of the Laundromat, preventing it from spreading to adjacent businesses.

Overhaul operations began once the fire was extinguished. Smoke was ventilated from the other stores in the strip mall.

No injuries were reported during the fire. Washington Emergency Squad and Franklin Township Fire Department’s EMS Division set up a REHAB station in the parking lot of the strip mall. They checked out the firefighters that were being relieved and rotated out of firefighting activities.

The fire is being investigated by detectives from the Washington Township Police Department and Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office. It was not immediately determined what had caused the fire.

Responding to the fire were the Washington Township Police Department (Patrol 76), Wash-

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Heavy smoke showing on the "A" side of the Eazy Wash and Dry Laundromat during an early morning fire on August 20th in Washington Boro.

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Vehicle News

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Bergenfield, NJ - Bergenfield firefighters were called to Williamson Rd. around 3:00 A.M. on August 23rd for a reported structure fire. Police units arrived on scene to find heavy fire in the rear of 26 Williamson Rd. and extending. As fire units were en-route, a BPD officer used a garden hose to knock a good amount of fire and hold it to the exterior until fire units arrived. Shortly after, BFD units arrived and stretched lines though the front door and rear of the home. The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes. Mutual aid assisted on scene and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire seems to be from an outdoor electrical outlet.

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Single-Engine Plane Crashes in Franklin Township Franklin Twp., NJ – Hunterdon County Communications Center received a 911 call for a small plane crash with fire late in the evening of Saturday, August 5th. First Responders were dispatched at 10:33 P.M. to a farm on Pittstown Road in the Township where a single-engine aircraft went down.

First to arrive on the scene within minutes of the dispatch was an officer from the Franklin Township Police Department. He reported that all three occupants were out of the plane and conscious. He also confirmed that there was an active fire in the plane.

Quakertown Volunteer Fire Company and their EMS division were next to arrive on the scene.

Their Station is located on Quakertown Road, about three quarters of a mile from the crash scene.

Incident Command was established by first arriving units and taken on by Fire Chief Bradley “Brad” Patkochis upon his arrival, coordinating firefighting efforts, patient care and medavac needs.

Information from Quakertown Fire Company showed that Ambulance 91-52 arrived on scene shortly after police, starting patient care and assessment with aid from the police officer on scene, who is also a Quakertown EMT. Squad 91 followed in, deploying a foam handline to suppress the fire in the plane.

The above units were quickly joined by the arrival of Ambulance 91-51, North Hunterdon Mutual Aid Group’s Squad 51 (staffed and running out of High Bridge Fire Co.), Car 91-2 and Tender 91-2.

A third ambulance from Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad along with two paramedic units responded to the scene as well.

Also arriving on scene was the Hunterdon County Emergency Management and HazMat Department.

It was quickly decided that all three patients would need to be flown to trauma centers due to the extent of their injuries. Engine 91 was assigned to set up two landing zones at nearby Sky Manor Airport for air medical. Dispatched to fly were the New Jersey State Police NorthStar and Atlantic Air One. The plane's occupants, pilot Kyle Dalrymple, and passengers Clinton Campbell and Wendy Race were transported to the landing zones by the three ambulances and paramedics. Once there, the pilot and front passenger were loaded onto NJSP NorthStar and flown to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. The rear seat passenger was flown to Morristown Medical Center by Air One. The location where the plane crashed was in a horse paddock, about 60-feet from the house on the farm and about three quarters of a mile north of Sky Manor Airport. NJ.com reported that an

JUMP TO FILE #080817110 FAA spokesperson stated the Piper PA-28 aircraft was supposed to land at Sky Manor after flying from Blairstown Airport.

Blairstown Airport is located about 28 miles to the north in Warren County.

Once emergency services activities were completed, law enforcement secured the crash site.

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board responded to the scene on Sunday, August 6th to begin their investigation into the crash. These two agencies are responsible for the investigation of this crash. The plane was reported to have been removed from the site later in the day by authorities.

According to FAA records, the

plane involved in this crash is Piper PA-28-190, made in 1973.

Piper’s website indicates that this model plane is still being manufactured and sold here in the U.S. It has had several different variations to the original design throughout the years. The plane is a low-winged aircraft that can seat four passengers and is equipped with a single prop engine.

Responding to this incident on the evening of the crash were the Franklin Township PD (Patrol 91), Quakertown Fire Co. and EMS Division (Station 91), North Hunterdon Squad 51 (out of High Bridge Station 14), Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (Rescue 45), Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 1 & 3), and the Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management/HazMat (Station 86).

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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A small plane crashed and caught fire late in the evening of Saturday, August 5th in Franklin Twp. (Hunter don County). Three occupants had self-extricated prior to the arrival of police minutes after the crash.

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MEMORIAL BOARD

LITTLE BIG GUYS

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

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 Burlington County, Medford Lakes Special Operations 3317 is this 2007 Ford F-250 XL Super Duty with Stahl body. It has collateral uses such as by the Fire Police, it tows a boat and transports the company strike team. It carries safety cones, horses, SCBA, flares, hand lights, hand tools, hand extinguishers, chain saws and BLS equipment.

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Medford Lakes Special Operations Unit 3719, a 2007 Ford F-250 XL, SD/Stahl has multiple uses.

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Retired North Hudson Captain Eddie "Kiki" Diaz, 53, passed away in August after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of the Union City Fire Department before the regional department was organized, and his last assignment was Engine Co. 1. Fellow members of the regional and former Union City departments were deeply saddened by his loss. He was a dedicated firefighter, husband and father, and loved by many. In short, he was a true gentleman and a Brother. He leaves behind his wife, Mercedes, and his children, Alexis and Edward.

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE

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Cape May Point Vol. Fire Co. (District 5/Station 58), is located in Cape May County, NJ.

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“Keep Safety in UTV Public Safety Rescue” Essential precautions for deploying side-by-sides with rescue skid units

Brush 58 is a 2003 Chevy Silverado 250/250.

Engine 5830 is a 2008 KME Prediator 2000/1000.

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UTV chassis side-by-sides outfitted with appropriate medical or fire skid units complement most any agency's first response fleet. Safety concerns surrounding their use, particularly when used for patient transport, warrant careful attention from rescue teams. A thorough understanding of the vehicle, transport apparatus, offroad terrain, and patient requirements must precede any use in public safety situations.

First, understand the vehicle: Before considering the advantages of using a patient transport skid unit for side-by-side UTVs, understand the design and limitations of the offroad vehicle in which it fits. (Please reference Kimball Johnson's earlier article titled, "Not All UTVs Are Created Equal.") Most of the larger UTV chassis available today, such as John Deere Gator, Polaris Ranger, Gravely Atlas, and Kubota RTV, to name a few, can dependably accommodate the transport of a patient.

Slip-on skid units for medical or fire rescue, such as KIMTEK's MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® units, are specifically equipped for safe transport of patients in compatible UTVs and in some pick-up trucks.

Next, understand the missions: Fire and EMS teams must clearly understand the likely mission objectives and what is expected of the equipment in the field. Types of terrain, for example, will help inform which UTV chassis is best for the mission. Sand or rock, flat areas or mountains, and other features of location are all important factors in the decision.

Engine 5831 is a 1996 KME 1250/1000.

Command 58 is a GMC.

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Choosing the right equipment also depends on what type of calls the department anticipates. Will the vehicle cover bicycle trails too narrow for larger ambulances? Will it cover wooded areas where hunting, fishing, and horseback riding are popular? Will the vehicle need equipment for the dual service of fighting wildfires as well as providing medical transport? Perhaps the coverage area includes beaches or vast stadium areas with large concentrations of people. The types of medical treatment likely for each coverage area also affect equipment decisions. Are heart attacks, heat stroke, and shortness of breath more likely than traumatic type injuries from bicycle riding, horseback riding, and motorcycle and ATV accidents? Consideration of all these factors is essential when selecting the right UTV sideby-side chassis and the medical and

fire rescue slip-on transport unit that best meets the needs of the call area.

Patient comfort and safety: How best to transport patients is the next decision. When immobilization of a patient's neck and spine is required because of suspected traumatic injury, a skid unit equipped with a long board or stokes basket should be sufficient. If a medical emergency occurs along paved or hard surfaces, such as a local road race or inside a stadium, consider a skid unit that carries a full-wheeled cot stretcher, such as a Stryker® or Ferno®, to transport patients in a position of comfort.

In accordance with the rescue service mandate to "do no further harm to the patient," a complete understanding of the UTV, the skid unit, and how they work together is necessary to meet that goal. These units are not meant to transport patients at high rates of speed over rough and uneven terrain; rather they are designed and built to safely and professionally transport patients in a manner that would be relatively faster than transport on foot.

Occasions may arise when removing a patient from the UTV skid unit mid-transport is required in order to safely traverse a particularly difficult or dangerous part of the trail, such as in a steep incline or deep water crossing.* The rescue team leader may decide to lift off and hand carry the stokes basket or long board with the patient over an obstacle, then securely remount the patient once safely beyond it for transfer to a waiting ambulance or command post.

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Training is essential: Once a team has identified the purpose and model for its new UTV side-by-side rescue vehicle and properly outfitted it with the appropriate skid unit, lights, and perhaps a radio, enacting several different training drills and scenarios is key. Every department and agency should develop and incorporate a full set of standard operating guidelines or procedures (SOG or SOP) that encompass operation of the vehicle, loading and securing a patient onto the skid unit, and overall guidance on how teams will handle obstacles and incidents along the trail or through the rescue site.

To assist rescue service teams in their training, KIMTEK provides a complete installation and safety manual with every skid unit sold. The manual covers basic safety concerns and suggests solutions to particular coverage area challenges. KIMTEK reminds its customers that UTV-based rescue vehicles fully deserve the same respect that larger ambulances and fire apparatus receive because serious injury to rescue personnel or patients can result if proper training and operation procedures are not followed. Even though these specially equipped public safety vehicles may not leave the fire or EMS bay every day, their unique purpose and custom design make them worth every penny to rescuers and their patients. *KIMTEK recommends that patients never be transported through high water where a rollover could occur, risking further patient injury or drowning.

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Members from West Tuckerton FD looking over MONOC 1.

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Franklin Twp. Fire and EMS, Paramedics, and State Police responded to this overturned Jeep on Buttermilk Bridge Rd. on August 8th.

Jeep Overturns, Injuring Driver in Franklin Twp. Franklin Twp., NJ – On August 8th, a Jeep Liberty was traveling southbound on Buttermilk Bridge Road in the township when the driver lost control of the vehicle and ended up rolling onto its roof.

At 4:16 P.M., Warren County Communications Center received a call about the crash and dispatched Franklin Township Fire and EMS, along with Paramedics and State Police to the scene.

The Jeep was found on its roof and sideways about 300-feet north of

JUMP TO FILE #080917112 the intersection with Mountain View Road East, blocking the narrow hilly road. This required first responders to approach the crash site from both directions.

The female driver was treated at the scene by Paramedics and EMS. After, she was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in Phillipsburg by ambulance.

The road was closed in both directions until the vehicle could be uprighted and removed by a tow truck.

Responding to the crash were the New Jersey State Police (Washington Station), Franklin Township FD and EMS Division (Station 57), and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 2).

The NJ State Police are handling the investigation of the crash.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

APPARATUS IN ACTION

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Crews from West Tuckerton and Mystic Island FD raising Old Glory for National Night Out.

National Night Out Held in Little Egg Harbor

Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ - On a nice Summer night in August, people came out for Little Egg Harbor Twp.'s National Night Out. Crowds enjoyed a SWAT demo from the Ocean Co. Swat team, a K-9 demo from LEHPD and an extrication demo from West Tuckerton FD just to name a few. Fire Departments from Mystic Island, Tuckerton, Parkertown, NJSFFS, Bass River and West Tuckerton attended. Great Bay EMS and of course Little Egg Harbor PD were also in attendance. A crowd favorite was when two helicopters showed up. One USCG did a fly-by for the crowd and after landing, MONOC 1 gave the crowd a tour of the inside of the aircraft.

At the end, everyone went home happy!!

RON JEFFERS

Wallington firefighters get Truck 1's 2002 Seagrave 2000-GPM/100-foot quint into position for a ladder pipe operation at the Passaic 7-alarm fire on July 23rd.

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EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT

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Another Paterson Vacant Home Burns RICH MAXWELL

Atlantic Air One Medevac helicopter taking off from a shopping center in Washington Twp., (Warren County), on August 10th to fly a trauma victim to Morristown Medical Center.

Paterson, NJ - Over the past several months, multiple vacant buildings have suffered suspicious fires in the area of 17th Ave. and cross streets in the JUMP TO FILE# East 20’s. Several 080817105 went to multiple alarms, but Paterson firefighters have been able to hold the serious damage to just the original building in those fires.

The latest occurred early on Sunday morning, August 6th. Fire-

fighters responded to 780 E. 24th St., just off of 17th Avenue. Smoke was issuing from the vacant, twoand-a-half story frame dwelling.

Members broke through the plywood coverings of the doors and advanced lines into the structure.

The seat of the fire was located in the basement and quickly extinguished before any serious extension occurred. Companies opened up and vented, and the fire was placed under control in about a half hour. No injuries or damage to the exposure buildings were reported.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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AtlantiCare Medevac responding on August 9th to Eagleswood Twp. to transport a patient involved in an MVA.

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Rich Vander Berg for President of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association

My name is Richard Vander Berg and I am running for the position of president of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. I wanted to introduce myself and ask for your support. I come from a family of firefighters and have held various offices in the fire associations including past president of the New Jersey State Exempt Firemen’s Association, currently vice president of North Jersey Volunteer Firemen’s Association and vice president of the Bergen-Passaic Exempt Firemen’s League.

I have several ideas that I feel could improve our association and be a benefit to our members. One being health benefits for all firefighters, another to eliminate towns not being seated at our annual convention, and updating/expanding the database of firefighters.

I was unable to attend the county caucuses due to my work schedule, but that shouldn’t keep me from being elected as your president. In the event that I am elected, I will resign from my current position.

I truly believe that I can do an outstanding job for this organization - but I need your support. Please give me the chance to serve as your president.

VOTE!

Sincerely,

Richard Vander Berg anaakaqajat@optonline.net Cell (862) 262-4270

RICH VANDER BERG At the 140th Convention September 15th and 16th, 2017 in Wildwood, New Jersey

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Emergency Crews Search for Injured Hiker

West Milford Search and Rescue and Upper Greenwood Lake Ambulance Squad responded to a dispatch for an injured hiker in West Milford on August 20th.

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS

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Rocky Hill was once protected by this 1932 Hale 500-GPM pumper.

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On May 18th, Neptune City firefighters attended a Ground Ladder Training drill. Students refreshed on basic and valuable laddering skills, including placement, ascending and more. The Drill Night Program was presented at the All Hands Fire Training Center in Neptune City, NJ. The session was provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training.

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In Cumberland County, this 1936 Pirsch pumper with Chevrolet chassis was used as Greenwich Township’s brush truck. At the time of the photo, the Hale pump was removed for repair. It has a 250-gallon water tank.

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On May 18th, members of the Robertsville Fire Co. in Marlboro attended a ventilation training drill. The session covered various skills and venting operations. The Drill Night Program was provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training based in Neptune City, NJ. Waldwick Fire Department once ran this 1952 American LaFrance 1000/500.

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Fire Companies Hold Relay/Drafting Drills to Quench New Sod on Football Field Lebanon Twp., NJ – During the second week of August, work was completed on installing the new sod at the Voorhees High School’s football field. But what they did not have was a means to water the sod after the contractor finished their part of the contract.

Sources vary a little on the amount and frequency of watering needed for newly laid sod, but all agree that it must be watered thoroughly right after installation. Then until the sod roots, which takes about one to three weeks, it should be watered with about an inch or so of water every couple of days. The field is a little over 57,000-squarefeet in size, about 1.3 acres.

So, who has access to water...a lot of water? Voorhees High School Athletics Director Brian Baumann reached out to the local Volunteer Fire Department to see if they could help. The firefighters came to the rescue.

A project was organized by Fire Chief Jim Crampton and Deputy Fire Chief Robert Pek of the Lebanon Township Volunteer Fire Department. With input from Chief Officers of the various Mutual-Aid Departments, a plan was developed to hold multiple mutual-aid "watering drills” over the course of two weeks. Six Water Relay/Drafting Drills were scheduled, spread out every couple of days. Variations to the exercises were made for each “drill” night to focus on different scenarios that the firefighters may encounter in a real-world situation.

Six different departments were scheduled for each “drill” utilizing three engines and three tenders. A “fill site” was established with one engine drafting out of a nearby river to fill the tenders. Three fire departments relayed water using their tenders, bringing water from the “fill site” to the high school. Once at the school, the tenders dumped the water into portable holding tanks/ponds set up in the parking lot.

An engine drafted out of the tanks, sending water via a six-inch supply line up to a second engine that was about 300-feet away, by the football field. The second engine then fed water out to two master streams set up by the side of the field. These master streams were located about 150 and 300 feet from the second engine.

Each “drill” started at 6:30 P.M., running for about two hours. The volume of water used during each drill varied between 6,000 and 18,000 gallons depending on what was needed that day to water the newly installed sod.

Departments that took part in this project are agencies that will respond into Lebanon Township in the event of a mutual-aid request. This project provided the opportunity for each department to work with one another and get exposed to the different apparatus and equipment used. Also, different locations were selected as the fill sites to draft from so that the “drill” experience can be changed each time. Several of the departments involved used this opportunity to train new drivers and pump operators, gaining the necessary experience they will need to

JUMP TO FILE #081617100 draw form during a real fire.

The Fire Departments participating in the Voorhees High School water drill/project included Lebanon Township Volunteer FD (Station 19), Glen Gardner Volunteer FD (Station 12), Hampton Volunteer FD (Station 13), High Bridge Volunteer FD (Station 14), Oldwick Volunteer Fire Co. (Station 24), Califon Volunteer Fire Department (Station 44), Clinton Volunteer Fire Department (Station 45), Annandale Volunteer Hose Company (Station 46), Quakertown Volunteer Fire Company (Station 91), Fairmount Volunteer Fire Company (Station 34, Morris County), Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company (Station 63, Somerset County), and Lebanon Boro Volunteer FD (Station 18).

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

Former Bergen County Fire Academy's 1985 Ford/Pirsch 1000GPM/75-foot quint is now part of the Andy Leider collection in Circleville, N.Y. It was on display at the Fairchester Hose Haulers muster in August.

RON JEFFERS

Great Bay EMS Squad 85 serves the communities of Little Egg Harbor, Bass River Township (Burlington County), and Eagleswood Township.

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Former Union Squad 4's 1989 Pierce Lance 1500-GPM rescuepumper is now part of Pink Heals, "Morgan."

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Station 17's crew, (L to R): Firefighters/EMTs Chris Dixon, Craig Crowley, Ed Glover and Captain/EMT Joseph Palazzone pose with Engine 17, a 2007 Emergency One 2000-GPM pumper.

The pump operator of North Hudson Squad 1, F.F. Jeff Richards, assists an elderly man get to his apartment over obstacles caused by a fire on Grand Avenue in North Bergen, in August.

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Milford Volunteer FD competed in and won the Hampton FD's Annual Barrel Fights, held on August 26th. Captain Dan Brindisi of the Milford FD was with his crew getting ready for the finals when I grabbed this shot of him, with the Deputy Chief in the background.

John A. Calderone, editor of "Fire Apparatus Journal" magazine, checks out the latest edition of "1st Responder News" during the Revolutionary Fraternal Order of Leather Heads of Northern New Jersey's annual model and real fire apparatus muster in Denville, Aug. 19th.

Members of Paterson’s Engine 4, Tower Ladder 2 and Ambulance 94 stand by Tower Mountainside first responders spent Labor Day collecting articles that will be transLadder 2’s apparatus. (L to R): Firefighters L. Miller, D. Morales, P. Baker, S. ALI, T. ported to the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

Dawson, B. Fornier, Captain K. Evans and FF T. Hawkins.

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FACES OF NEW JERSEY’S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Thank God football is back! Township of Washington Captain Kevin Zitko owns this 1969 Mack that sports Rutgers lettering, and American and Rutgers flags on the rear of the apparatus. The rig is numbered 52, the same jersey number as Eric LeGrand who was paralyzed while making a tackle in 2010. Yes, he takes the former Pennsylvania rig to games.

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During the International Fire Buff Associates annual convention held in Indianapolis in August, Jersey City fire dispatcher and Gong Club Life Member Ira Rubin was posthumously named as the organization's Fire Buff of the Year. Ira was active in that organization and was not only well known to fire service members in New Jersey, but also around the U.S. and Canada.

Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Station-13 Career Firefighters (L to R): Lieutenant Keith Green, Firefighters Steve Lykes, Leonard Pope, Eric Griggs and Mascot "OTIS Rusling" pose with Engine 13, a 2016 Pierce 1500-GPM pumper.

BOB SHERMAN JR.

Cliffside Park Lt. Tim Abdallah secured some chairs for senior residents of a Palisade Avenue multiple dwelling to relax on until they were able to return to their apartments. A two-alarm fire involved a rear apartment on Aug. 4th.

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Park Ridge Chief of Department Tom Derienzo Jr. at the scene of a house fire, located on Park Ave., on July 29th.

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Vehicle News

Berkeley Heights accepted delivery of a 2017 Pierce En- Plainfield Engine 4 has been assigned a 2017 E-One Ty- This year, Schooleys Mountain's 1997 Pierce Dash Quint forcer 1500-GPM/750-GWT/40-GFT rescue-pumper as- phoon 1500-GPM/530-GWT pumper with 12-inch raised was refurbished by Pierce, including a new paint job. signed as Squad 2. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. cab. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co. RON JEFFERS

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Keyport will place into service a 2017 Pierce Saber 1500- Mahwah RS-1 is a 2016 Ford F550 4WD/General Fire Montague has placed into service a 2017 E-One 2000GPM/500-GWT/Ascendant model 107-foot aerial ladder, Equipment specialized unit that carries rescue tools, GPM/1000-GWT top-mount pumper, sold by Absolute sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Hurst tool, light tower, portable winch and can also haul Fire Protection Co. a boat.

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The City of Wildwood received a 2017 Pierce Saber 4x4 Garfield Squad 5 has been assigned a 2016 Ford Jersey City has been assigned a 2017 Pierce Enforcer model 2000-GPM/500-GWT pumper, sold by Fire & F450/Knapheide/De Jana special unit.

2000-GPM/500-GWT/250 "B"-GFT pumper with six-man Safety Services. cab, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Ridgewood Engine 35 has been assigned a 2017 Pierce Saber 1500-GPM/500-GWT tank pumper with flat roof, seating for five, and two EMS cabinets. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

This year, Little Ferry placed Squad 310 into service with a 2013 GMC that was originally an O.E.M. unit. This is an acting rescue truck while the department's heavy rescue is out being refurbished.

In Manalapan, the Gordons Corner Fire Co. placed into service a 2017 Pierce Arrow XT/PUC model 1500GPM/750-GWT/30A-GFT pumper, possessing a light tower and 10-kW generator, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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In Howell Twp., the Southard F.D. placed into service a Branchville Engine 3 has been assigned a 2016 Freight- In Howell Twp., the Adelphia Fire Co. placed into service 2017 Spartan/Smeal 1500-GPM/1000-GWT/60-GFT liner/Rosenbauer 1500-GPM/1000-GWT pumper, with a 2017 Spartan 1500-GPM/500-GWT rescue-pumper with pumper, with a six-man cab and 8-kW generator. seating for five members. six-bottle fill station and 550-HP Cummins motor. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co. RON JEFFERS

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by John Malecky

Buckboard Fire Apparatus The Original Cab Forward

By Anthony G. Buono Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-Mail: support @fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.99 This book is soft cover, measuring 8 ½ inches by 11 inches and has 243 pages. The author did a fantastic job of research to put this history together. Though I am an apparatus buff so to speak, I am not very learned in antiques, but I was very impressed in reading this book.

What I did not know is that the term “buckboard” was never used to describe any fire apparatus when these particular trucks were being built. The name was coined

by Walter P. McCall, who in the opinion of many (including myself), is a famous historian of apparatus, most notably American LaFrance. He likened this design to the buckboards of the cowboy days when these wagons were used for transportation and the hauling of supplies.

The book is not broken down into chapters, but into topics and the different brands of apparatus that used the design. The author went to great lengths and detail to give the reader the most accurate information about these histories.

There are over 300 references listed on the pages and eight pages of bibliography. Much of these are from a host of apparatus experts from SPAAMFAA. The photos are all black and white, and there are plenty of them. Many major cities are represented and I was even surprised to see a photo of an aerial ladder tuck from my hometown of Bayonne, NJ on Page 192. All of the coverage of the manufacturers are like short stories in a sense and it makes an easy read because none of them take up a lot of pages.

It is safe to say that most of these manufacturers are not around today and that there are a few of the buckboard trucks in the hands of museums and perhaps private owners. So for readers that are up in their years, the book may bring back fond memories, and for the young readers, it will take them down through history, illustrating how fire departments of yesteryear used the best they had to fight fires.

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ELECT BRIAN E. MARTONE “SECOND ASSISTANT SECRETARY” New Jersey State Firemen’s Relief Association Cliffside Park Fire Department TODD HOLLRITT

Simulated House Fire Conducted in Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ - Recently, a house awaiting demolition was donated to the West Paterson Fire Department for training exercises. Here we see firefighters performing operations of the first-due Engine Company as they forced entry through the front door. A smoke machine provided zero visibility in the structure so crews could perform searches in real scenario conditions.

• Member of the Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department since 1998 • Held the rank of Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, & Deputy Chief • Served as Department Chief for four years • Accomplished many positive things for the department during those four years • Also served as Secretary, Treasurer, and President of the Independent Hook & Ladder Company within the Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department • Continue to serve my department by holding the positions of Battalion Chief and Department Treasurer • Member of the New Jersey State Fire Chief’s Association Cliffside Park Fire Department • Served as Department Chief for four years

Local Relief Association

• Convention delegate for many years until becoming a Life Member • Held the positions of Representative and Trustee • Currently serve as the Trustee Chairman

Education and Training

• Completed Fire Fighter 1, 2, & 3 at the Bergen County Fire Academy • Have also been a certified EMT as well as a Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatcher • Completed a Bachelors of Arts Degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University • Masters of Administrative Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University

Cliffside Park Police Department

• Police Detective for the last four years • Served ten years on patrol before the Detective Bureau assignment • Held Executive Board position, Sergeant of Arms, for the Police Union • Currently hold the position of Treasurer ROBERT LOPAZ

All Hands Struck in Woodbury Heights Woodbury Heights, NJ - Around 5:13 P.M. on August 22nd, Taskforce 15 (Woodbury Heights) was dispatched to the 200 block of Stratford Ave. for a dwelling fire with all hands operating. Chief 1501 reported a column of smoke in the area.

Chief 1501 arrived and requested an additional ladder company and box to be filled.

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Fire Trucks Awarded at the 80th Warren County Farmers’ Fair Harmony Twp., NJ – On the early evening of Monday, July 31st, there was a lot of fire apparatus at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Grounds. They were not there fighting a fire, but rather com- JUMP TO FILE# peting in the Fire 080117106 Truck Show held every year at the fair.

The show is open to companies from Warren and Sussex Counties here in New Jersey, as well as companies from Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

The Fire Truck Show awards winners in five categories: Pumper, Tanker, Ladder Truck, Rescue Truck and a new category for this year, Brush Truck.

Competing this year from Warren County were: Tri-County Fire Co. (Mansfield Twp.) (Station 29), Franklin Township FD (Station 57), Mountain Lake Fire Co. (Liberty Twp.) (Station 72), Independence Township Fire Co. (Station 73), and Delaware Park Fire Co. (Lopatcong Twp.) (Station 74). From Sussex County: Branchville Hose Company No.1 (Station 24) and Lafayette Township FD (Station 85).

Every Company did not compete in all the categories, but the winners were: -Pumper – Franklin Township Engine 57-61 -Tanker – Branchville Hose Company Tanker 24 -Ladder Truck – Franklin Township Snorkel 57-69 -Rescue Truck – no entries -Brush Truck – Franklin Township Brush 57-81 The Warren County Farmers’ Fair was started in 1937 and the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Balloon Festival was added to the week in 2001. The balloon festival draws in over 30 hot air balloons every year, with a mass launch every day of the fair at 6:30 P.M.

The Fair has all the ingredients of the old-time country fair, the 4-H along with the FFA (Future Farmers of America) have exhibits and shows dealing with various animal and agricultural competitions. The shows include a Goat Show, Seeing Eye Dog Show, Small Animal Shows, Dairy Show, Horticulture Show, Horse Drill Team and Alpaca Show.

There is the traditional gambit of amusement rides on the midway for young and old alike. If you’re hungry, then this is the place to be; delectables ranging from hamburgers, corn dog, deep fried Twinkies, deep fried pickles, to ice cream, root beer floats, and the traditional funnel cake for dessert.

Some of the other activities that take place during the Fair are: -Antique Car Show -Baby Crawling Contest -Baking Contest -BBQ Ribs Cook Off -Beef Cattle & Steer Show -Big Wheel Competition -Arts & Crafts Show -Cutest Baby Contest -Demolition Derby -Fair Queen and Princess -Frying Pan Throwing Contest -Hay Bale Rolling Contest -Horse Shows -Motorcycle Show -ATV Mud Bog Racing -Pet Show -Photography Contest -Quoits Tournament -Scarecrow Contest -Tractor Pulling Contest -Truck Show

Lafayette Twp. Fire Co., Sussex County Station 85’s 1971 Mack CF-600 Pumper, and Independence Twp. Fire Co., Warren County Station 73’s 2012 KME Pumper Tanker were some of the apparatus taking part in the Fire Truck Show at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair on July 31st.

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For the kids: -Veggie Fear Factor Contest -Mummy Wrap -Pie Eating Contest -Saltine Cracker Eating Contest -Potato Sack Races -Jello Eating Contest -Butter Sculpting Contest -Hula Hoop Contest

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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A hot air balloon launches behind Franklin Twp. FD Engine 57-83.

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Firefighters from Harmony FD (Station 23) selling chances for a Raffle Calendar at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair.

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Franklin Twp. FD EMS Division's Ambulance 57-51 on stand-by at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair.

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On July 6th, members of the Willingboro FD attended Water Rescue Boat Training for their newly purchased AB Inflatable Shallow Water Boat. The basic boat training session covered care, maintenance, basic operation, launch and retrieval, and also included in-water maneuvering and operations. The training was conducted in Willingsboro and provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training, based in Neptune City, NJ. WWW.ALLHANDSFIRE.COM

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On July 24th and 31st, members of the Tinton Falls Fire Co. #1 attended Bailout Rope Training at the All Hands Fire Training Center in Neptune City, NJ. Members were issued the Petzl EXO-AP Personal Escape System and Gemtor Class II Harness for the class.

Students attended a classroom session, skill stations and then performed nine bailout jumps at varied levels of difficulty.

West Milford Search and Rescue held a training session focused on lost and injured hikers at Apshawa Preserve in West Milford on August 13th.

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On June 27th, firefighters in Saddle Brook attended bailout escape training on the Petzl EXO personal escape system. Some members received "refresher" training while others attended the Basic End User class. These programs provide aggressive training techniques to prepare firefighters to immediately egress from an untenable upper floor emergency. The training was conducted by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training, who is also an authorized dealer and trainer for the Petxl EXO personal escape system.

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On June 20th, firefighters across Monmouth and Ocean Counties attended a class on Gas Detector Operations. This program covered understanding various detection readings and how to handle accordingly. The class was presented by All Hands Fire Instructor Chris Pangaldi, who is a 20-year veteran of public utility field operations. The program was delivered at the All Hands Fire Training Center located in Neptune City, NJ. WWW.ALLHANDSFIRE.COM

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WORKING FACES

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- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 60

The EMS Division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles has made the following ambulance deliveries: to the Union County OEM EMS, a Braun Chief XL on a Ford F-450 chassis. It was originally ordered by Roselle Park and donated to the OEM by them. Also, Little Falls (Passaic County) received two Demers MXP 150, Type 1 ambulances on Ford F-450 4x4 chassis. Orders include a second Demers MXP150 on a Ford F-450, 4x4 chassis with extended cab for Parsippany (Morris County), a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Braun Chief XL onto a Ford E-450 chassis for the Middletown EMS (Monmouth County), a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Road Rescue Ultra Medic onto a Ford E-450 chassis for the South Orange FAS (Essex County), and a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Braun Chief XL onto a Chevrolet G4500 chassis for the Lakewood Hatzolah EMS (Ocean County).

Their Apparatus Division has delivered to the Forest Grove FC in Franklin Township (Gloucester County) a walkin heavy rescue. Specs include a KME Woodcliff Lake Deputy Chief John Whelan ready to go to go work while on mutual aid to Park Ridge for a house fire on July 29th.

Predator Severe Service tandem axle chassis with short two door cab (S2D) with two seats, transverse compartment to rear of cab doors, 16,500-pound electric winch in front bumper, frontal and side curtain rollover air bag system, Cummins ISX 15, 500-HP diesel engine, interior fixed bench seat with six SCBA seat backs, 3/16 inch aluminum six side compartment walk-in rescue body, winch receivers on side and rear of truck, cribbing compartments on each side under the body, storage compartments in rear wheel wells, storage for 14 spare SCBA cylinders, ground ladder storage under interior bench, two each utility air hose and electric cord reels, four hydraulic hose reels, Onan 25-KW Protec, PTO generator and a Will Burt Night Scan 4.5 light tower with four FRC Spectra Max 120-volt light heads.

Fire & Safety Services has received the following Pierce orders: for Stratford Borough (Camden County), an Enforcer PUC pumper; for Egg Harbor Township (Atlantic County), an Enforcer Ascendant 107-foot ladder; for Stewartsville FC in Greenwich Township (Warren County), an Enforcer PUC pumper, and for the Sergeantsville FC in Delaware Township (Hunterdon County), a Saber

4x4 pumper.

Pierce deliveries include a Velocity tanker to Maurice River/Leesburg FC (Cumberland County), an Impel 107foot Ascendant ladder to the Glendola FC in Wall Township (Monmouth County), an Enforcer PUC pumper for the Mays Landing FC in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County), and a Saber pumper for Hopatcong Borough in Sussex County.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered a remount of a P. L. Custom Classic module onto a Ford F-450, 4x4 chassis to the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad (Warren County).

Campbell Supply Co., LLC is prepping the following Spartan ER apparatus: a heavy duty rescue for the Rosenhayne FC in Deerfield Township (Cumberland County), and a pumper for the Community FC in Franklin Township (Somerset County). Specs on this pumper include a Spartan Metro LLFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Hale Qmax 2000-GPM two-stage pump, 95-GPM foam eductor, 750-gallon water and 50-gallon foam tanks, and a Smart Power 6-KW generator. They have received an order for a pumper from Fair Lawn in Bergen County.

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Edgewater Chief of Department Tom Jacobson, right, confers with his members during a two-alarm fire on Anderson Avenue in Fairview, August 2nd.

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Reliance Fire Company operates a 1993 Seagrave 1500/400/65' Tele Squirt. The unit is due for replacement this year.

Hamilton Township (Mercer County) Station 17 Captain/EMT Joseph Palazzone and Firefighters/EMTs Ed Glover, Craig Crowley and Chris Dixon, pose with Engine 17, a 2007 Emergency One 2000-GPM pumper.

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Deepwater Fire Department now runs a 2003 Seagrave 95' Aerialscope. The unit previously saw service in Cherry Hill F.D.

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Sandyston, NJ Engine-2's 2000 KME 1250-GPM pumper saw original duty as Taylor, PA's Engine-952.

North Bergen, NJ - A fire in a one-story house, under demolition, located on a cliff behind other structures, caused long hose stretches off of 62nd St. & Grand Ave. in North Bergen on August 28th.

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Car Crashes Through Front Doors of Rite Aid in Califon Califon, NJ – On August 3rd at approximately 2:30 P.M., First Responders were dispatched to a car that had crashed into the Rite Aid building on County Road 513 in the borough. Reports indicated that the driver was still in the vehicle.

A Cadillac JUMP TO FILE# XTS4 traveled from 080817100 a parking stall in front of building, jumped a parking lot wheel stop, going onto the front sidewalk. But it continued on and as the car was doing this, it was turning left and crashed into the front doors, going through the doors all the way into the front vestibule.

The driver did not suffer any serious injuries as a result of the crash. Also, no one inside the store was injured.

After the driver was safely out of the vehicle, firefighters discovered that the vehicle was hung-up on steel hand railing that was crushed underneath the car, preventing its removal by the tow truck. Firefighters from Califon and Lebanon Township utilized two sets of spreaders to lift the rear of the car up and put cribbing underneath the back of the car.

Once it was secure, firefighters then used power cutters to remove the steel railing from under the car. Once the cribbing was removed from under the car, the towing company was able to extricate the car from inside the building.

The Rite Aid was closed as a result of the crash, but kept their real “drive thru” open for customers needing prescriptions. In addition to the damage to the store’s front doors, the car had crashed into cases of bottled water that was on display in the vestibule. There was no impact to traffic on CR 513.

Emergency personnel cleared the scene at 4:00 P.M. after the vehicle was safely on the flatbed.

Responding to the crash were the Washington Township PD from Morris County, Califon FD (Station 44), Califon Rescue Squad (Rescue 44), Lebanon Township FD and their EMS Division (Station 19), High Bridge Rescue Squad (Rescue 14), and the High Bridge FD (Station 14).

Paramedics from the Hunterdon Medical Center (EMS 2) were cancelled while enroute to the scene.

Washington Township PD (Morris County) is handling the investigation; they provide police services for the Borough of Califon, which is in Hunterdon County.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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Firefighters from Califon and Lebanon Twp. prepare to lift the rear of a Cadillac XTS4 that crashed through the front doors of a Rite Aid in Califon.

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On May 20th, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training hosted Man vs.

Machine Rescue. This training class was delivered in cooperation with PL Vulcan Training Concepts and presented to a sold out group of firefighters from across New Jersey. The program included a classroom session, followed by several skill stations showing students rescue techniques involving impalement, crush injuries and similar scenarios. The session was conducted at the All Hands Fire Training Center located in Neptune City, NJ.

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Newton Firefighters Handle Electrical Fire Newton, NJ - Around 7:50 A.M. on August 1st, the Newton Fire Dept. was dispatched to an apartment complex at 100 Swartswood Rd. for an activated fire alarm. A 911 call came in shortly after, reporting a fuse box on fire at the same location.

Chief 811 arrived on scene and confirmed a working electrical fire.

NFD Squad 3 arrived first on scene.

Crews first secured the power and then extinguished the small fire at

JUMP TO FILE #080917101 the fuse box. With the possibility of extension, neighboring Dept. Hampton Fire (48) was requested for one engine. NFD Engine 2 arrived on scene and one line was stretched as a precaution.

Crews then checked for extension into the neighboring apartment

and attic. Andover Twp. (32) was requested for R.I.C while crews operated on scene. The fire was placed under control and all units were made available shortly after 10:00 A.M. Fredon Fire (27) was assigned station coverage. The Newton PD, County Fire Marshal, JCPL, Newton Building Inspector, and Atlantic EMS were also on scene.

- ANTHONY RAZZANO

EMSCNJ to Honor Veterans During October Convention

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Over the summer, All Hands Fire Equipment & Training traveled to the City of Fairfield, CT Fire Department to provide Rope Bailout Training. Ten sessions were provided, resulting in the training of 89 of 90 Fairfield Firefighters on the Fire Innovations CORE personal escape system and Gemtor Class II Harness. Over 800 bailout jumps were recorded! This was also the very first training class delivered at the new state-of-the-art Fairfield Regional Fire School/Captain Joseph Elias Fire Training Center.

Parsippany, NJ – Registration continues for the EMS Council of New Jersey’s (EMSCNJ) Oct. 1315 symposium and trade show at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany.

The annual event includes nearly four dozen EMT educationcredit seminars, trade show exhibits and vendors with the latest medical and rescue equipment, a Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit confined-space rescue demonstration, an antique ambulance display and contest, EMS-related merchandise booths, a Tricky Tray auction, Friday night “American Country Buffet” and Saturday banquet with live entertainment both nights, and more.

As part of the EMSCNJ’s annual meeting, the weekend will include organizational meetings, leadership elections, a memorial service and awards presentations.

JUMP TO FILE #081717107 Cadet and youth members also are invited for a special program. Daily registration is free for cadet members under age 18.

In keeping with this year’s convention theme, “Celebrating Red, White & Blue and EMS, too!” the group will honor EMSCNJ members who are veterans.

“We have more than a few EMS volunteers in our organization who are U.S. military veterans,” said Joseph G. Walsh, Jr., EMSCNJ president. “They’ve lived lives of sacrifice, dedication and service, first for their country and now for their communities. These selfless individuals surely deserve our recognition and gratitude.”

In conjunction with the U.S Marine Corps Reserve and the 2nd

Battalion 25th Marines at Picatinny Arsenal, the EMSCNJ encourages donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Program.

More than 300 toys were collected last year.

“Our annual convention offers so many educational and networking opportunities with other EMS personnel, as well as nationally and internationally recognized experts,” Walsh said. “From the opioid epidemic to trauma, respiratory and other medical emergencies, pediatric patients, EMS law, documentation and more, we have it covered.”

For more information, or to register for symposium classes and the trade show, or to book a hotel room, visit www.njsfac.org. EMTs and groups not affiliated with the EMSCNJ are welcome.

- SYLVIE MULVANEY

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GARY J. BONAC CI Gary J. Bonacci 660 Hamilton Avenue Ridgefield, NJ 07657 201-705-7208

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Gary J. Bonacci

Brother & Sister Firefighters, Life Members, Delegates, Alternates, Exempt Members and Chiefs, my name is Gary Bonacci and I am your 2017 candidate for Vice-President of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association.

I am a 33 year active member of the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department, where on the fire ground; I have served as a 1st & 2nd. Lieutenant, Captain and for the last four years as Department Safety Officer.

As a member I have also served my company as its President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

As a relief member I have served as a Trustee, Representative, and Exempt Delegate and currently as the Department Relief Secretary.

I am a retired AT&T Manager with thirty-seven (37) years of service, starting with N.J. Bell Telephone, then to AT&T and Lucent Technologies. During my years with N.J. Bell as a union member working in the various crafts, I attended Jersey City State College and obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree.

After obtaining my Bachelor of Arts Degree, I attended the Professional School of Business and obtained my N.J. Insurance Brokers/Producers License.

After my retirement from AT&T, I was appointed Borough Administrator of the Borough of Ridgefield, went back to college and obtained a Masters in Public Administration and Leadership from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

With my experience as Borough Administrator, thirty-three (33) as a Volunteer Firefighter, thirty five years (35) as a N.J State licensed Insurance Producer and thirty-seven (37) years in the Communications Services Industry, I can offer the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association a specialty with broad application, allowing me to be a productive part of your leadership team as your Vice-President.

I will work hard to continue and improve when needed our current programs, as well as, create new programs if needed.

George Heflick, Sr., Brian Martone and I are seeking your support and vote at this year’s Convention in Wildwood on September 15th and 16th.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss in more detail how my background and qualifications can work for you.

Thank you again for your time and consideration.

Good Night and God Bless America.

Sincerely, Gary J. Bonacci

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Eight Victims of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Transported to Hospitals by Flanders Fire Company #1 Flanders, NJ – A dozen victims of carbon monoxide poisoning were rushed to hospitals after an incident at a home at 3 Fenimore Court JUMP TO FILE# 081517101 on August 14th.

Four of the victims were police officers and eight were people found at the home.

Fire Chief Tyler Wargo said the fire company responded about 7:30 P.M. for reports of a carbon monoxide incident at the home, with several people unconscious.

Police and firefighters removed the victims from the home.

Two victims were flown by helicopter to Jacobi Medical Center in New York City because of specialized equipment at that hospital. Other patients were taken by ground to Morristown Memorial Hospital and Saint Clare’s Hospi-

tal-Dover.

Wargo said that firefighters found levels of 1,600 part per million of carbon monoxide in the home. The usual level is zero. He said the cause of the incident is still under investigation. Because Flanders Fire Company No. 1 provides emergency medical services, it is bound by federal privacy laws and cannot release victims’ names Firefighters from Budd Lake Fire Company, emergency medical personnel from Stanhope-Netcong First Aid, Chester First Aid, Roxbury Fire Department and Atlantic Ambulance assisted. Also on scene were paramedics from Saint Clare’s Hospital.

Investigating agencies include Mount Olive Police and Fire Marshal’s Office, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office and the Morris County Hazmat unit.

- DOUG FENICHEL

A Nissan Versa crashed through a phone pole on CR 519 in Harmony Twp. on August 31st.

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Driver Uninjured After Crashing Through Phone Pole in Harmony Twp. Harmony Twp., NJ – At 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 31st, First Responders were dispatched to a car versus pole crash on CR 519, also known as Belvidere Road, about 4/10 of a mile north of Reeder Road.

Involved in the crash was a Nissan Versa that was traveling south on CR 519 just prior to going off the roadway to the right, crashing through a phone pole and shearing it off at its base. The pole only had

JUMP TO FILE #090217102 phone wires on it. The southbound lane was closed as a result of the pole and low hanging cables in the roadway. Traffic was alternated into the northbound lane and shoulder.

The driver was checked at the scene by EMS and refused treatment.

The pole was still blocking the road-

way as of 12 noon; emergency crews were waiting for the phone company to arrive on scene to repair the pole.

Responding to the crash were the New Jersey State Police (Washington Station), Harmony Township Volunteer FD (Station 23), and Oxford Rescue Squad (Rescue 39).

The State Police are handling the investigation.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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Warren County Firefighters Are Hit of the “Parade” at Summer Camp Independence Twp., NJ - Firefighters from six Warren County volunteer fire companies spent the early evening of Tuesday, August 8th being the stars of the day, if not the summer, for the campers at Easterseals New Jersey’s Camp Merry Heart.

Seven fire engines, along with a JUMP TO FILE # couple of command 081017118 vehicles, arrived at the camp a little after 6:00 P.M. for the annual tradition of taking the campers on fire truck rides. The firefighters and camp counselors helped the children into and onto the different fire trucks that were waiting for them. Once everyone was all set and ready to go, the trucks left the camp with sirens and air horns blasting, and a whole bunch of smiling faces.

The convoy of trucks took the kids on a long and winding ride that traveled through the back roads and country sides of Mansfield, Independence and Liberty Townships, with sirens and air horns sounding. There were several places along the way where people were outside waving to the kids on the trucks as they passed by. There was one portion of the trip where the sirens went silent; it was an area that had several horse farms and a large cemetery.

With the help of several Fire Police stationed at key locations, the apparatus were able to safely make the journey while keeping together as a group. After they got back to camp, the kids had a chance to look the fire trucks over and check out the firefighters' gear.

The fire companies that participated were Independence Twp. Volunteer Fire Department (Station 73), Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company (Station 29, Mansfield Twp.), Mount Bethel Volunteer Fire Company (Station 26, Mansfield Twp.), Hackettstown Volunteer Fire Department (Station 78), Allamuchy Twp. Volunteer Fire Department (Station 91) and Oxford Twp. Volunteer Fire

Department (Station 39).

The following pieces of apparatus were part of the convoy: Engines 26-61, 29-63, 39-61, 73-63, 73-72, 78-61, 91-63, and command vehicles 29 and 91.

Several Firefighters said that they have been doing this ride for the kids for as long as they could remember. One said he has been doing it since 1991 and it was started long before that. Mt. Bethel Fire Chief, Paul Sansevere, said that Independence Fire Company had started the ride a long time ago and as word has spread over the years, other fire companies have joined in to lend a hand.

Camp Merry Heart, which is located off of O'Brien Road in Mansfield Township, is a 123-acre facility situated in both Mansfield and Independence Townships. It is a program of Easterseals New Jersey that provides a wide variety of year-round recreation and activities to people of all ages, all types of disabilities, and special needs.

Since opening its doors in 1954, over 30,000 individuals have been served by Camp Merry Heart.

Easterseals New Jersey’s website reveals that since January 8th, 1948, Easterseals NJ “…has worked to meet the continuously growing needs of people with disabilities and the families who love them here in New Jersey.”

It further states that “Easterseals New Jersey's purpose is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives. With the help of our supporters we are “taking on disability together” and working to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs by providing opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities! Annually, nearly 9,000 people in New Jersey with developmental disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, mental illness and other special needs receive services in our programs designed to help them work toward achieving independence and full community-integration.”

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Volunteer firefighters from six Warren County fire companies pose with some of the campers at Camp Merry Heart after the annual fire truck rides they took the kids on in the evening of August 8th.

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Campers and counselors "enjoying the ride" on fire engines provided by volunteer firefighters from six Warren County fire companies.

- RICHARD MAXWELL

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Campers and counselors are all loaded and ready to go on the the annual fire truck rides provided by six different Warren County Volunteer Fire Companies.

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Once back at Camp Merry Heart after their fire truck rides, campers had a chance to check out the firefighters' gear.

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New Fire Apparatus Receives Traditional Blessing

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tradition in the fire service. On the afternoon of August 28th, city officials gathered with firefighters at Fire Headquarters on Marin Boulevard, to participate in just such an event.

A new pumper, built by Pierce Manufacturing, has been assigned to Engine Co. 13, and it is a specialized unit. It is known as a CBRNE pumper (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear & Explosives), and it was acquired with the help of Port Security funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant amounted to $506,250, with additional funding of $45,690 from the city.

This unit carries 250-gallons of foam, in addition to 500-gallons of water. Engine 13, which operates out of the Linden Avenue firehouse, covers such areas as Port Jersey and

FDJC Chaplain, Father James Pagnotta, blesses Engine 13's rig and Captain John Cuttingham and his crew.

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numerous major highways.

Officials, including Chief of Department Steven J. McGill and Public Safety Director James R. Shea were in attendance as fire department chaplain, Father James Pagnotta, blessed the new engine and the firefighters that operate it.

The new unit replaced a standard-style 2003 model pumper.

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Proof that Fire Engines are found at the end of rainbows! The Old Tappan Fire Department hosted a Wet Down for their recently delivered 2017 Pierce Arrow XT 100' Tower on August 19th at the firehouse.

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