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FIRE RACES THROUGH THREE HOMES IN KEARNY

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KEARNY, NJ - Fire tore through three Elm Street dwellings, July 18th, in a residential neighborhood. The two-and-a-half story, wood-frame structures are all separated by narrow alleyways in this area. Around 9:00 A.M., fire units responded to the alarm at 350 Elm Street and found fire involving one of the homes, which quickly spread to two others.

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Third-Alarm Guts Paterson Apartment Building PATERSON, NJ - At approximately 4:30 P.M. on the afternoon of August 1st, a full assignment was dispatched to 47 Carroll St. for a report of a working fire.

Engine 5 stated that they had heavy smoke visible from quarters, and on arrival transmitted a JUMP TO FILE# working fire for 080621104 heavy fire showing from the third and fourth floors of a four-story brick OMD. A secondalarm was quickly sounded.

Two occupants were removed during the initial search. Multiple lines were stretched and the main body of fire was hit, but the fire spread through the walls and conditions deteriorated. A third-alarm was called for as companies were rotated. The fire was placed under control at 6:00 P.M. While Fire Investigators were working to determine the cause of the fire, flames were discovered once again on the fourth floor. The box was again transmitted and operations went defensive due to the heavy volume of fire. One tower ladder, one ladder pipe, one deck gun, and several lines were put into operation to again knock down the flames. The fire was placed under control again at about 12:00 A.M. - BILL TOMPKINS

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Allamuchy Extinguishes I-80 Vehicle Fire ALLAMUCHY, NJ - At approximately 6:00 P.M. on July 20th, the Allamuchy Fire Department was requested to Interstate 80 eastbound, near Mile Marker 18.0, for a possible vehicle fire. Engine 91-61 went responding within minutes, and on the arrival of 91-60, a confirmed working vehicle fire had been located. 91-61 arrived shortly after, and crews extinguished the fire. Tanker 91-71 arrived after 91-61 to provide additional water if needed, and Heavy Rescue 91-75 assisted by provided a traffic block and scene support. All units were clear approximately one hour later.

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Man Arrested for Arson in Union City UNION CITY, NJ - A local man was arrested on July 5th and charged with setting fire to the synagogue and the Mesivta Sanz Yeshiva two days earlier, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez.

Oswaldo Domingo Xil-Argueta, 29, was arrested by the Union City police and Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force.

He was charged with first-degree aggravated arson, criminal mischief and burglary, the prosecutor said.

Because the arson occurred at a place of public worship, the aggravated arson charge was elevated to a first-degree offense. Officials

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added that there was no evidence that it was a bias incident.

The fire occurred at a building on 34th Street that is currently used for food distribution. The structure was originally a volunteer firehouse for the Town of Union (a.k.a. Union Hill) and later Union City Engine Co. 4, when this municipality merged with West Hoboken in 1925.

- RON JEFFERS

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New Jersey: Victor Melillo, 21 Rank: Firefighter Recruit Incident Date: March 4, 2021 Death Date: March 9, 2021 Fire Department: Irvington Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, March, 4, 2021, Firefighter Recruit Victor Melillo collapsed during a training exercise in the parking lot of the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany Township, NJ. First responders on the scene immediately treated Firefighter Recruit Melillo. He was taken to the Morristown Medical Center, where he remained in the Critical Care Unit, until his passing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Pennsylvania: Kevin M. “Bubba” Malukas, 59 Rank: Deputy Chief Incident Date: March 7, 2021 Death Date: March 8, 2021 Fire Department: Coal Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Deputy Chief Kevin M. “Bubba” Malukas responded to a vehicle accident on Sunday, March 7, 2021. After returning home, he suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Nebraska: Dennis M. Bender, 78 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: March 10, 2021 Death Date: March 10, 2021 Fire Department: Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Firefighter/Paramedic Dennis M. Bender responded to the third wildland fire call of the day. He suffered a medical emergency at the scene and was immediately taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death is under investigation.

New York: Peyton Morse, 21 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 3, 2021 Death Date: March 12, 2021 Fire Department: City of Watertown Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, March 3, 2021,

Firefighter Peyton Morse suffered a medical emergency at a training exercise. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he remained in the Critical Care Unit. He passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

South Carolina: Brian S. Mixson, 32 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 5, 2021 Death Date: March 17, 2021 Fire Department: Jasper County Fire and Rescue Initial Summary: On Friday, March 5, 2021, while onduty, Firefighter/EMT Brian S. Mixson experienced an acute onset of a headache. By Sunday morning, March 7, 2021, he had a change in his vision and was rushed to the local hospital. He was then transported to the Savannah Medical Center, in Savannah Georgia, and admitted to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, there was no activity in his brain.

Firefighter/EMT Mixson remained on life support while medical personnel compiled a list of organ recipients.

The headache that he experienced while on-duty was the inception of a stroke. He passed away from the stroke on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

New York: Jared Lloyd, 35 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 23, 2021 Death Date: March 24, 2021 Fire Department: Spring Valley Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Firefighter Jared Lloyd responded to a fire at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults, an assisted living facility. He rushed into the burning building to save residents, but the fire’s intensity grew and he also became trapped. He sent out a Mayday call and fellow firefighters tried to pull him out, but heavy flames and smoke prevented them from reaching him. For hours after the fire was under control, firefighters scoured the rubble for Firefighter Lloyd. His body was found nearly 24 hours after he became trapped.

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Union Township Reactivates a Ladder Company UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Another growing New Jersey municipality has re-established a fire company that saw duty in the past.

Union Township has “over 58,000 nighttime residents,” according to their website. In 9square-miles, the Fire Department protects its residents, industry and many businesses. Also passing through town is Route 78, the Garden State Parkway, N.J. Routes 22 and 82, plus NJ Transit passenger and freight lines.

The Fire Department has over 100 career fire officers, firefighters and civilian employees; and, the U.F.D. possesses an ISO Class 2 rating. Local firefighters respond with the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and Neptune/Foam Task Force, participating in large mutual aid incidents.

In June, the Union Fire Department re-activated a second ladder company. The municipality last had two ladder companies in front-line service in 1984. The single ladder that had operated a Fire Headquarters on Bond Drive was moved to Engine 2's quarters on Vauxhall Road and designated as Ladder 2.

The second truck company is located at Engine 3's quarters on Morris Avenue, designated as Ladder 3. The department also has a reserve aerial ladder.

The opening of a second ladder company was done after a new group of recruits graduated and were added to the four tours. In front line service, the department now operates three engine companies, a squad company (fully equipped rescue-pumper), two ladder companies and a BLS ambulance.

In January, the Jersey City Fire Department re-established Engine Co. 1 in the ever-growing downtown area. This company was closed in 1991. According to the department's general order, Engine 1 is a fully equipped reserve engine that is placed in service whenever appropriate staffing is available, or during recalls. This department boasts over 650 members with manning of Engine 1 as a front-line engine on most tours.

DOWNS: The operator of a Lakewood municipal garbage truck dumped his load onto the street after an electric scooter that was tossed into the truck caught fire, in July. The raised body of the truck created a pile of trash on Congress St., according to the Lakewood Scoop. Electric scooters are driven by small motors that use Lithium batteries, which can overheat and catch fire.

UPS: On July 12th, an off duty Port Authority police officer contacted the George Washington Bridge Communications Desk and reported that a man was unresponsive in a vehicle outside of the GWB Administration Building, in Fort Lee. GWB Tunnel & Bridge Agents James Gorgia, Antonio Pagano and Chris Kerrigan, along with PAPD officers found the male, in his 70's, unresponsive in the passenger seat of a vehicle. The patient had no pulse and the first responders removed him from the auto and initiated CPR, according to their Facebook page. Shortly afterwards, the patient regained a pulse.

The victim was turned over to Fort Lee EMS and Englewood M.C. paramedics. At the time of the transport, the victim was breathing on his own.

DOWNS: East Orange Fire Captain Vincent J. Intiso, 57, passed away in July. The Professional Firefighters of New Jersey said he died of COVID-19, in the line-of-duty.

Captain Intiso was a 34-year member of the E.O.F.D. He was described as “the heart of the firehouse.”

UPS: Dennis “Chip” Polo is cel-

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The new Ladder Co. 2 operates out of Engine 2's quarters on Vauxhall Road.

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The Union Fire Department now operates with two front-line ladder companies to protect this growing community. With Ladder 2 are, (L to R): Captain Paul McClung, and Firefighters Vincent Amato, Dan Norris, Chris Davitt and George Brophy. This was Captain McClung's last tour, on July 30th, before beginning his retirement.

ebrating 50-years of service to his community with the East Freehold Fire Company, in Freehold Township. The ex-chief is serving in his 25th year as a member of the Freehold Township District 2 Board of Fire Commissioners.

DOWNS: Atlantic County firefighters battled a 3-alarm fire involving a mixed occupancy building on North Main St. in Pleasantville, July 15th. Officials said the fire spread through a store on the ground floor and extended to apartments on the second-floor.

UPS: On Independence Day, Hackensack police and firefighters celebrated the holiday with their annual softball game. The tradition will now be known as the Annual Lt. Timmy Rice 4th of July Softball Game, in honor of the fire lieutenant who recently passed away after a battle with cancer.

DOWNS: Two residents of a Valley St. apartment building, in Maplewood, were treated for smoke inhalation at St. Barnabas M.C. as the result of a fire on July 14th. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, officials said.

UPS: On July 16th, Steve Hines drove Belmar First Aid Squad's 1938 Ford ambulance onto a transport truck that took the vintage vehicle to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan-the ambulance's new home. The squad disbanded in March due to financial strain. Hines was a member of the squad since 1975. His father joined in 1938. A crew from the museum took the vehicle to Michigan to put

on display. Members of the squad kept their pride and joy in excellent condition through the years.

DOWNS: After firefighters extinguished a fire in the bathroom of a Hazelwood Avenue dwelling in Rahway, July 14th, they found an unconscious person inside the bathroom suffering serious injuries. The victim was pronounced dead a short time later, according to RLS Media.

UPS: Rich Motta has been promoted to fire lieutenant in Englewood.

DOWNS: A Wall resident died as the result of a fire in a Belmar Blvd. home, July 21st, according to Monmouth County prosecutor's office spokesman Chris Swendeman. First responders found the victim inside the house, who later died as a local hospital, officials said.

UPS: The Ocean City Fire Department's Junior Firefighter Camp came back with full force this summer, after being postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The four-day-long training included firefighting techniques and lessons in CPR for some 30 kids.

DOWNS: A fire involved the tractor of a car carrier, as well as several of the vehicles, on I. 287 in Oakland, July 21st.

UPS: This summer, Sea Isle City has begun stationing firefighters overnight at the firehouse to bolster fire safety at a time when the municipality is crowded with tens of thousands of vacationers, according to Sea Isle News. Three or four firefighters are stationed at the firehouse, next to City Hall, seven

days, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. The City Council approved an ordinance creating a payment program for volunteer firefighters who are part of the overnight shift. Overall, the cost of the program will be capped at $30,000 per month, according to the ordinance.

DOWNS: During a car fire on Camplain Road in Hillsborough, July 14th, Fire Company 2 Assistant Chief William Shaffer suffered a medical emergency. He was treated at the scene by first responders and transported to RWJ Somerset Hospital. The hospital staff were unable to revive Assistant Chief Shaffer, according to a fire district press release. A.C. Shaffer served his community for 35-years. “The fire department was his life,” said Chief Fire Marshal Christopher Weniger.

“It was very important to him and he had a family that was very understanding.”

UPS: Jersey City officials broke ground on Aug. 17th at the site of a new 12,000-square-foot firehouse for Engine Co. 10 and Ladder Co. 12, at 627 Grand Street. It will replace a 116-year-old building on Halladay Street that has been condemned. The firehouse covers the growing Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.

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This Gamewell Fire Pull Box originally from Jersey City, N.J. was bought at an auction for $60 and refurbished by 1st Responder News PA Correspondent, Terry Ritz. The Fire Box is complete internally and works.

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Reverend James Pagnotta and Chief of Department Steve McGill commence memorial services for fallen Jersey City firefighters at Bayview Cemetery, July 23rd.

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The Fire Box before being refurbished.

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The Fire Box after being refurbished.

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Active and retired members of the Jersey City Fire Department and the Gong Club fire buff organization assembled at Bayview Cemetery, Friday, July 23rd, to remember those firefighters that gave their lives in the line-of-duty.

Several years ago, fire alarm dispatcher and Gong Club life member Ira Rubin did some investigating and discovered that Steamer Engineer James W. McCarthy, of Engine Co. 3, was the first career fireman (as they were then called) to die in the line of duty. Rubin also discovered his final resting place at Bayview Cemetery.

Rubin, along with the fire department and Gong Club members began a memorial for this fallen member, at the cemetery, on the day that he died, July 24th. On that day in 1872, during a fire involving a large commercial building on Provost Street, a brick wall collapsed near Steamer 3, killing its engineer.

Since the first memorial gathering, the fire department has pro-

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claimed July 24th as the Day of Remembrance for all line-of-duty deaths within the Jersey City Fire Department.

Ira Rubin passed away in 2016, but his project and memory has never been forgotten. Reverend James Pagnotta, the fire department chaplain, said that his personal friend was “full of zeal for the Fire Department, but a weak heart".

This year, the Jersey City Fire Department is celebrating 150years of service to the community.

Chief of Department Steven J. McGill, Chaplain Pagnotta and Gong Club secretary Paul Schaetzle spoke to the assembled firefighters.

Fifty-four city firefighters have died in the line-of-duty. In reference to all fallen firefighters, Pagnotta said, “We will never forget you".

- RON JEFFERS

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DOWNS: A fire at the Bristol Station apartments in Carteret, July 23rd, damaged 48 units and displaced 75 residents, officials said. Numerous mutual aid fire companies operated at the scene.

UPS: Recent promotions in Paterson Fire Department include Joseph Henderson to provisional deputy chief and Salvatore Brigati and John Mauro to provisional battalion chief. Promoted to captain were Raphael Chavez, Gustavo Guitierrez and Kyle Hughes.

DOWNS: A Phillipsburg man was arrested on an arson charge, as four fires struck a local neighborhood shortly after midnight on July 24th, authorities said. A house fire, two vehicle fires and a trash fire occurred within about a halfhour in the area of South Main & Stockton Streets, Fire Chief Richard Hay told the Lehigh Valley Live. The fires caused minor damage, Hay said. A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated arson after he was seen leaving the location of the fourth fire that was discovered involving a vehicle in a parking lot, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said.

UPS: A bi-partisan resolution, SJR-59, passed by the New Jersey Senate will designate October as “First Responders Appreciation Month.”

DOWNS: Perth Amboy fire units were dispatched to a reported explosion on Barry Ave., July 27th, and found a seriously injured 28-year-old man. The victim was burned when a gas explosion blew out the garage area of his home, officials said. The man was airlifted to a burn center, in stable condition. “It appears that the the area of origin was somewhere on the first floor,” said Fire Chief Edward Mullen. “We're looking at all the different gas appliances, obviously, due to the vapor explosion.”

UPS: Tim Cranmer has been promoted to Deputy Director of the Brick Township Emergency Medical Services.

DOWNS: Area firefighters battled a fire at Groff's Recycling Center on Clarks Landing Rd. in Galloway Township, August 1st.

UPS: The Secaucus Fire Department received $42,600 in AFG funds which will go towards training and investing in machines to decontaminate their PPE. DOWNS: A motorist who set himself on fire after he was stopped by police in Bayonne died on July 13th, acting NJ Attorney General A. Bruck said. An unmarked police car activated their warning devices to pull over the driver for several violations in the

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area of 54th St. & Broadway. The driver kept going and eventually turned into a dead-ended 52nd St., Bruck said. Officers approached the vehicle and repeatedly ordered the driver out. The driver ignored their commands and lit a fire that engulfed the interior in flames and smoke, according to Bruck. Police tried to douse the flames while calling the fire department, who extinguished the fire. The driver was taken to St. Barnabas M.C. in Livingston, with serious burn-related injuries. He was later pronounced dead.

UPS: At the first Burlington Fire Academy graduation ceremony since the pandemic, officials created a leadership award in honor of the late Moorestown Fire Chief David Constantine. He was the primary instructor for the graduating Firefighting Class 96 until his passing, this spring. Firefighter Thomas M. Jones, Jr., of the Jacobstown Fire Company in North Hanover, received the award in July.

DOWNS: A boat caught fire in Manahawkin Bay near the Boatyard and Marina, Aug. 7th, causing heavy damage to parts of the bulkhead and picnic area, authorities said. The NJ State Police Marine Bureau and Stafford Township Fire Co. 1 responded to the fire call.

UPS: The Demarest Fire Aid squad will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a live entertainment party at 10 Wakglee Dr., on Saturday, Oct. 16th, 12 pm-3pm.

DOWNS: A 3-alarm fire damaged several units at the Princeton Orchards Apartments, in the Dayton section of South Brunswick, according to the Monmouth Junction Fire Department.

UPS: In West Orange, William McGee has been promoted to deputy fire chief and William Kelly to fire captain.

DOWNS: The body of a 23year-old man was found in the bedroom of a Lenox Avenue dwelling in Hamilton, July 9th, after firefighters extinguished a fire in the building, police said.

UPS: New fire department promotions in Lakewood include Captains Todd Stark and James Ecks. Also, Lieutenants Robert Cook, Michael Errichiello, Joseph Johnson, Jeremy Reyes and Steve Seiffert.

DOWNS: A dog died, but two residents of a Raritan Borough dwelling fire escaped the twostory home, Aug. 10th. The fire was extinguished in 90-minutes according to Fire Chief Brian Kredatus.

UPS: New members of the Lakewood F.D. are: B. Morales, B. Smyre, C. Hernandez, I. Figueroa, J. Concul, N. Gonzales, R. Bonner and T. Womack.

DOWNS: A woman died when she became trapped inside her car when it hit a truck and burst into flames on Route 571 in Toms River, Aug. 9th, officials said. Witnesses stated bystanders unsuccessfully tried to free the woman from the locked vehicle before flames consumed it, but her legs were stuck under the dashboard.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

UPS: Fair Lawn firefighters and rescue squad members rescued a construction worker who fell over 10-feet into an open foundation on Berdan Ave., Aug. 11th, officials said. First responders said the worker's injuries were not considered life-threatening.

DOWNS: An apparently distraught woman jumped into the Hudson River off Weehawken, Aug. 6th. The woman, who flagged down a Hoboken police officer and claimed she wanted to harm herself, drove to the New York Waterway Ferry Terminal, in Weehawken. She left her car in the middle of the street and plunged into the water, along with her ferret, authorities said. She began swimming away before rescuers from the North Hudson Fire & Rescue Marine Division and the NYPD Harbor Patrol could catch up to her. She was taken to Hoboken University Medical Center, and the ferret was in police custody.

UPS: In August, Hackensack Deputy Fire Chief John Taylor was honored by the Lodi Moose Lodge for his off duty, life-saving actions aiding the victim of a medical emergency and MVA on Route 80.

DOWNS: A 52-year-old man suffered burns over most of his body in a backyard fire on Annapolis Court, according to South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh.

The man was flown by helicopter to RWJ Barnabas Burn Center, in Livingston, on Aug. 14th.

UPS: New firefighters in Paterson are; G. Guizar, N. Hoedemaker, T. Mc Kinney, T. Ellerbee, L. Agobjian, E. Martinez, G. Palatsidis, V. Perez, K. Habrahamshon, G. Behnke, K. Blair, D. Cezar, M. Abreu, D. Tollens, J. Mateo, J. Wanco, K. Raymond, K. Guzman, G. Aldas-Fuentes, J. Statuto, E. Page, E. Robles and A. DuranMuckle.

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Linden’s new Engine 1, a 2021 Pierce Enforcer pumper (left) with former Engine 1, a 2006 Spartan Gladiator Evolution/Crimson pumper.

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The Chatham Township VFD recently replaced their 2001 International 4900/E-ONE rescue truck (Rescue 14) with this 2020 Sutphen Monarch rescue. Both have 300-GPM pumps and 300-gallon water tanks and foam tanks.

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A Kearny police officer checks on a firefighter during a 5-alarm fire involving three dwellings on a hot and humid July 18th.

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Teaneck BC John Dixon at the command post directing operations at a multiple-alarm in the township.

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Paterson Deputy Chief Ricciardi at the command board at a multiple-alarm fire on August 1st.

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Fire Races Through Three Homes in Kearny KEARNY, NJ - Fire tore through three Elm Street dwellings, July 18th, in a residential neighborhood. The two-and-ahalf story, wood-frame structures are all separated by narrow alleyways in this area.

Around 9:00 A.M., fire units responded to the alarm at 350 Elm Street and found fire involving one of the homes, which quickly spread to two others. Mutual aid was called in to assist local firefighters tackle the stubborn blaze that was extending up walls and into the attic areas.

As conditions began to deteriorate, firefighters were ordered out of the original fire building and an exterior attack began.

Heavy smoke covered the street and flames would break out from time to time. Deep-seated fire in the buildings kept firefighters busy for quite a while.

With the temperature in the 80's and a 73-percent humidity reading, firefighters took a beating and had to rotate between firefighting operations and taking a

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rehab break. They shed their heavy turnout gear and grabbed a bottle of water. This also caused additional manpower to be called in for a total of five alarms. In addition, an order was issued for all off-duty Kearny firefighters to return to duty.

Mutual aid fire companies included: Harrison Ladder 1 and Engine 4; North Arlington Engine 1, Ladder 3 and Rescue 5; Jersey City Engines 15, 17, Ladder 9, MSU, Battalion 4 and the Field Training Officer; North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue Engines 1, 9, Ladder 4, Safety 1 and Battalion 1; Belleville Engine 2, Bayonne Engine 7, Ladder 3, a BC; and Hoboken Engine 2 and Battalion 1. Additional aid from Newark, Secaucus and East Newark covered the town for any other emergency calls.

The Jersey City Office of Emergency Management sent its

rehabilitation bus to the scene, and the Jersey City Gong Club canteen truck was also present to supply exhausted firefighters with bottled water, wet cloths and other supplies.

One resident was taken to the Burn Center at St. Barnabas Medical Center, in Livingston, according to Chief of Department Joseph Mastandrea. About nine residents were displaced and three pets perished in the fire. A representative from the Red Cross was on hand to assist the occupants. It was also reported that one Kearny firefighter and one Jersey City fire officer were taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Firefighters had the fire under control shortly after noon. Investigators from Kearny and the New Jersey State Fire Marshal's Office were on hand to conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire.

- RON JEFFERS

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Flames raced through three Elm Street dwellings, in Kearny, keeping firefighters busy from three counties on the morning of July 18th.

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APPARATUS IN ACTION If you have photos you would like to see in our Apparatus in Action feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Welcome to the club…club sandwich that is!

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

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Belleville Engine 2, a 2020 Ferrara Cinder rescue pumper with a 2000-GPM pump and a 750-gallon water tank, supplies lines at a two-alarm fire in a printing company on July 24th.

There is no denying a sandwich is the perfect meal. I can honestly say I do not know anyone who doesn’t love a well constructed, tasty sandwich. But the question of what exactly is a sandwich could probably spark some debate, so for the sake of this article and recipe, I will refer to anything stuffed between slices of some sort of bread as a sandwich.

In more recent times, there seems to be no limit on what can actually be put into a sandwich.

Anything that can be sliced, fried or cured is finding it’s way sandwiched between slices of white

bread, buttery brioche buns or tangy sourdoughs. It is a beautiful thing quite frankly. It allows chefs, cooks and everyone in between to get creative and experiment with textures and flavors. But sometimes, it's the simple sandwich we crave. The ones we grew up on.

Who can resist the perfect PB&J?!?! With peanut butter on BOTH slices of course. How else do you plan on keeping that jelly from getting the bread all soggy?

And let’s not forget the humble ham and cheese. It doesn’t need much than maybe some mustard or mayo. Chicken cutlet, LTM needs no introduction. But when we start adding more than a couple ingredients, and need a little extra to help fill us up, nothing compares to the “Club”.

Traditionally a double decker and made with 3 slices of bread, this beast of a sandwich can really fill you up. But I think the star of

the show is the bacon. Because bacon makes everything better! So when I needed to come up with a Turkey Club sandwich recipe, I wanted to lighten up the traditional sandwich. The first step for that was to take away the middle slice of bread. Does this make this not a true “Club”, maybe not, but please don’t call the sandwich police on me. Too much bread takes away from the rest of the ingredients, at least in my opinion. Next I wanted to come up with a healthier spread to substitute for mayo. Plain Greek yogurt was the obvious choice, and the addition of pesto ingredients added another layer of flavor. And finally, we use turkey bacon, which helps us cut back on the calories without sacrificing flavor.

So sure, it may not be the classic you were looking for, but it still packs a ton of flavor!

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1 lb. Low-Sodium Turkey 8 Slices Whole Wheat Bread, toasted ½ lb. Turkey Bacon, cooked 1 Tomato, sliced thin 1 Head of Bibb Lettuce, leaves separated Yogurt Pesto: 1 Bunch Basil Leaves, rough chopped 1 Clove Garlic, chopped ½ Lemon, juice and zest ½ Cup Low-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Salt, to taste EVOO Pesto Procedure: -Combine basil, garlic, lemon, pinch of salt and yogurt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. With motor running, slowly add EVOO just until the pesto comes together. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Hackensack Ladder 1, a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ straight stick, accesses the front of the fire building avoiding power lines in on mutual aid to Teaneck.

-Assemble sandwiches by smearing pesto on both pieces of toast. Place turkey bacon on bottom, followed by tomato, lettuce and turkey.

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Two-Alarm Fire Quickly Contained in Bergenfield Home BERGENFIELD, NJ - Firefighters made quick work of a one room fire Saturday night, July 17th, that broke out in the second floor bedroom of a home on Hillside Ave. At approximately 9:20 P.M., JUMP TO FILE# Bergenfield fire- 071921126 fighters were dispatched to Pleasant Ave. for a reported house fire. Minutes later, Deputy Chief Naylis arrived on scene and reported smoke and fire showing and transmitted a second-alarm.

DC Naylis also updated the location to 166 Hillside Ave. Engine 1 and Ladder 1 arrived first on scene and stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch line through the front door as Ladder 1 laddered the building. Heavy fire continued to vent from the 'Bravo' side second floor window as crews masked up and entered the home. Minutes later, the heavy fire was knocked down.

Mutual aid from Dumont, Englewood, and a FAST team from Tenafly assisted on scene with overhaul and checking for extension. The fire was brought under control within one hour. No injuries were reported.

Teaneck, New Milford and Dumont provided coverage for the borough. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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While operating at a car fire in July, Hillsborough Co. 2 Assistant Chief William Shaffer suffered a medical condition. He passed away shortly thereafter. Last September, A.C. Shaffer posed his vehicle for the N.J. Gig column. "The fire department was his life," said Chief Fire Marshal Christopher Weniger.

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Moorestown Engine 2 operated with this Mack pumper.

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Fort Lee Chief Bryan Drumgol operated the command post from his Ford, FL-9, during a recent multiple-alarm fire.

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Edison used this 1989 Ford/PL Custom vehicle as a command post.

Madison Park Fire District 4 uses this Dodge Durango.

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Elmwood Park Squad 4's 2007 Chevy Suburban is a former chiefs vehicle that is now used as a transport unit.

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MEMORIAL BOARD If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Memorial Board” feature please upload them on our website www.1RBN.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

It is with the deepest of sadness that the Beachwood FD announces the passing of Life Member Andrew F. Alonzo, who passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 26th at 99-years-old.

Andy, or “Uncle Andy” for those close to him, joined the Beachwood FD in May of 1954 after briefly serving with the Ocean Gate Fire Co. Andy served as a line officer, working his way up to the rank of Captain in the late 50's.

The Fire Department was truly a family affair for the Alonzos, and Andy proudly served alongside of his brothers Harry and Norman, both firefighters in our department. Also, his wife Marie Alonzo was a life member of our Ladies Auxiliary Unit.

Andy was a life member of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and a long time officer of the Beachwood Firemen's Relief Association. A true brother to all his fellow firefighters, Andy's smile and friendship will truly be missed.

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Second-Alarm at Belleville Printing Company

Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.

BELLEVILLE, NJ - Belleville firefighters along with several mutual aid companies were able to contain a blaze that damaged an older building containing a large inventory of paper used for printing.

At about 8:30 P.M., BFD units were dispatched to 151 Cortland Street for a report of a fire. Smoke was showing from the second-story portion of the large commercial

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building. Two lines were stretched to the second floor and members went to the roof to vent. North Arlington was called to the scene followed by a second-alarm being transmitted, which also brought Bloomfield and Nutley. Additional

units were summoned to cover the firehouses.

Flames showed for a short time through the vent hole. A line was requested to the roof, but the interior lines soon had the fire knocked.

Overhaul commenced and mutual aid units began to be released. No injuries were reported.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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A Stop Sign for apparatus photographers. This sign was posted at the entrance to Thompson County Park in Jamesburg, June 27th, as apparatus approached the registration desk for the Tri-Counties Fire Association annual antique apparatus muster and parade. Fire apparatus, old and new, stopped for a large number of photographers to document their rigs, that many firefighters and private owners were proud to show off.

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Winslow Township Engine 25 has been assigned a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 2000-GPM Ewing Township Squad 30 is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 2000-GPM rescue-pumper, with pumper that possesses a six-man cab and a 6 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & low cross lay hose beds. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Safety Services.

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In Mount Oliver Township, Flanders Tower 96 received a 2021 Pierce Arrow XT Ascen- Barnegat Engine 1131 is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 2000-GPM/970-GWT/30-GFT pumper, dant model 2000-GPM/300-GWT/100-foot platform, sold by Fire & Safety Services. with Husky Foam System and an 8 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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In Dennis Township Fire District 1, Oceanview Squad 17 received a 2021 Pierce Winslow Township Tender Engine 9 is a new Pierce Enforcer PUC model 1500Enforcer 2000-GPM rescue-pumper with Husky Foam System, 3.6 kW generator, GPM/2500-GWT apparatus, sold by Fire & Safety Services. six-man cab with storage compartment and a booster reel above the pump panel.

It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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New Jersey Transit Police ESU-5 has been assigned a new Ford F-550/Pierce emer- Millstone Valley Squad 28 received a 2021 Pierce Arrow XT 2000-GPM rescue pumper, gency truck, sold by Fire & Safety Services. with a six-man cab and two storage cabinets, coffin-style compartments and ground ladders stored in a hose bed compartment. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Sea Bright Tactical Tender 43 is a former military 1988 International Paystar The Ramsey Rescue Squad has placed into service this 2006 E-One unit that saw for5000/KME 500-GPM/2000-GWT apparatus. mer duty as Teaneck Fire Rescue 1. Through Absolute Fire Protection Co., the rig was refurbished by the E-One plant and returned to duty in 2021 for the Ramsey squad.

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Union Engine 3 has been assigned a 2020 Pierce Arrow XT 1500-GPM/750-GWT/20- Springfield Engine 2 is a 2020 Pierce Velocity/PUC model 1500-GPM/700-GWT/50GFT pumper, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

GFT rescue-pumper, with a 9000-lb. portable winch and 6 kW generator. It was sold

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9/11 - Carrying one another’s burdens Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

Each September all over our country there are still candles lit, memorial services held, and special events in memory of the horrible loss at the hand of terrorists 20 years ago. One of the miracles that came out of this tragedy was the way people came together.

Social and political walls came crashing down, flags were being waved in our streets and at businesses, Democrats and Republicans prayed and sang together in Washington. Never in my lifetime have I seen such demonstrations of empathy and unity.

A loss as horrible as 9/11 serves as a permanent reminder that we can’t face life’s tragedies alone. God wired us to need each other, and we’re to help each other carry the heavy burdens of life -- a terrible loss, a crushing circumstance, a painful diagnosis.

Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

According to Paul in Galatians 6:2, our support of one another must go beyond a mere awareness of the problem. We’re to get sweaty and messy as we help others face burdens that threaten to overwhelm and destroy them. The sense of Paul’s

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wording is that the burden we’re helping to lift is similar to the pressing weight of the cross on the shoulders of Jesus as he struggled toward Golgotha (John 19:17).

Like Simon, from Cyrene, who shouldered the heavy wooden cross with Jesus (Mark 15:21), we’re to step in with support for our friends, even if that means carrying their burden for a while.

In the shadow of 9/11, we see more clearly our need to face any tragedy by standing shoulder-toshoulder.

Here are a few foundational principles to help us face hardships together: Open your hearts to God. Psalm 34:18 says: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Focus on true value.

A crisis often helps us clarify our values -- revealing what really matters.

Lean on Jesus.

I Peter 5:7 Cast your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Trust God’s hand.

Psalm 46:2 (NCV) “God is our protection and our strength.

He always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea.”

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The PGA Tour returned to Liberty National Golf Club for the Northern Trust tournament, in August. Golf fans were able to watch the best players in the world compete for the first time in two years. Multiple food options and parking locations are provided for this event. With sports gambling now legal in New Jersey, the event possessed an area focused on wagering for the first time in its history.

Public safety apparatus at this event included three Bobcat 2200-4x4 UTVs operated by the Jersey City Fire Department. One vehicle has a flat bed and two sport Firelite Transport Kimtek firefighting skids.

They have a pump, 55-gallon water tank and 5-gallon foam cell. Additional equipment includes water, dry chemical and Co2 extinguishers, plus hose.

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Members of Engine 3 in Saddle Brook attack a pickup truck fire on the afternoon of July 16th at 19 Williams Street.

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A Well Respected and Loved Chief Retires UNION CITY, NJ - At 7:30 A.M. on July 30th, 43rd Street between Bergenline Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard was closed to traffic for the retirement walk-out at the firehouse of North Hudson for 2nd Battalion Chief Dan Giacumbo.

The street was filled with on duty, JUMP TO FILE# off duty and retired 080221100 firefighters, dispatchers, bag pipes, family and friends to honor the well respected and loved battalion chief.

B.C. Giacumbo started his career with the former West New York Fire Department before the North Hudson regional department was organized in 1999. His brother, Mike, is also a 2nd Battalion Chief, on a different tour.

The chief, who was always calm on the fire ground, served the residents of West New York and North Hudson for 39-years. He wanted to be a fireman when he was a kid and said he loved all 39years helping people.

“That's what we do,” he said.

- RON JEFFERS

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North Hudson 2nd Battalion Chief Danny Giacumbo salutes a street filled with well wishers on his final walk out of the 43rd Street firehouse, in Union City, after 39-years of service.

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Congratulations to Manchester Twp. Fire Dept. 76 on the delivery of their Sutphen Squad Features Include: • Sutphen Monarch Extream Duty Chassis • 62” Cab Extension with 10” Raise • Seating for 6 • Low Hose Bed • 222 Cu. Ft. Compartment Space • 1000 Gallon Water Tank • Hale Qmax 2000 GPM • Whelen Emergency Lighting • FRC Scene Lighting

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The Parkertown Fire Company in Little Egg Harbor (Ocean County) Unit 70-02, is this 1975 Dodge Custom 300, 4x4 /Pierce mini pumper. It has a Waterous CPK-2, 300-GPM pump and 250-gallon water tank. Features and equipment include 150-feet of forestry hose on a reel on the extended front bumper with a protective railing, 2 ½-inch hard suction hose, a 10-foot ladder, vests, hand tools, a BLS bag and a hose clamp. The hose donuts were simply on the rear running board and because of their weight it was decided not to move them for the photo.

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Parkertown Fire Co., Little Egg Harbor, Brush 70-02, 1975 Dodge Custom 300/Pierce 300/250 with reel of forestry hose on front bumper.

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The Beachwood FD regrets to announce the passing of Auxiliary Member Lynn (Smith) Panzca, who lost her courageous battle against cancer. Lynn was a big part of our firehouse family, first being around the station as a child when her father, Exempt Member Thomas Smith, served our Department. Her favorite truck was our 1937 Diamond T "Smoke-Eater". She then joined our Auxiliary unit and would go on to proudly serve while her son, Greg, was a firefighter in our Department. Lynn will be missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the entire Panzca family.

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Right/rear of Parkertown's Brush 70-02. The hose donuts are not normally carried but were not moved for the picture due to the weight.

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Jump seat door windows on Mahwah Squad 2's new Pierce apparatus are dedicated to Spring Valley, N.Y. volunteer fire Lt. Jared Lloyd, 35, who lost his life in March. Lt. Lloyd, of Columbian Engine Co. 1, searched and rescued numerous residents of a home for adults before being trapped in a collapse of the fire building. Mahwah firefighters, with Squad 2, operated at the multi-alarm fire.

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Carlstadt once ran this Saulsbury heavy rescue that was built on a 1980 Mack-MC chassis.

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Bogota Chief Ken Kalman stands by with his members in on mutual aid to Bergenfield at a three-alarm house fire.

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Members of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association enjoyed a van trip to Long Island on a sunny July 31st to visit area fire departments and photograph apparatus. They visited firehouses in Hempsted, Levittown, Freeport, Valley Stream and Oceanside, where the hospitality by fellow firefighters was excellent.

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Members of Kearny Engine 1 stand by their new Pierce pumper. (L to R): FF’s James Logan and Mark Isabella, and Captain Matt Mitchell.

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Hamilton Twp. Fire Division Station 17 'B' Platoon Captain Ray Pierce, and Firefighters Chris Headley, Justin Kaplan and Jim Migliaccio, pose with Truck 17, a 2016 Pierce 95-foot tower.

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Members of Jersey City Engine Co. 13 with their 2017 Pierce Enforcer 2000-GPM/500-GWT/250-B-GFT pumper. (L to R): Captain Dominick Vallo, and Firefighters Brian Ellerson (3rd generation), Hendrik Martinez, and Michael Anzivino (2nd generation).

Kearny Deputy Chief Joseph Ferraro, left, and Chief of Department Joseph P. Mastandrea at the command post during the 5-alarm fire involving three Elm Street dwellings on July 18th.

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NJ Trial Lawyers Help Firefighters & Their Families Get Benefits for Cancers JERSEY CITY, NJ - Trial Lawyer Alan Friedman, a partner in the personal injury law firm of Bagolie Friedman, LLC, with offices in Jersey City, New Jersey, Clifton and Paterson New Jersey, was honored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his pro bono representation of victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Among the dignitaries honoring Friedman and other volunteer trial lawyers were the Honorable Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and Kenneth Feinberg, the Special Master of the September 11th Victim’s Compensation Fund.

Following the tragic attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, the US government created the September 11th Victim’s Compensation Fund to attempt to compensate the victims and their families for their losses during the terrorist attacks. Shortly after the formation of the Fund, the leaders of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) created Trial Lawyers Care, Inc. to coordinate the representation of 9/11 victims by qualified trial lawyers pro bono–for no fee. Friedman immediately volunteered.

“It was the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my career,” said Friedman, who is a certified civil trial attorney. “The firefighters and police officers, these heroes, ran into those towers on that horrible day without thinking twice. Representing wives, children, and family members of people who were lost in that tragedy for no fee is the least I could have done. Some lawyers charged their clients for representation in the Fund. I couldn’t understand that.”

Trial Lawyers Care, Inc. represented more than 1700 families before the Victim’s Compensation Fund and did approximately $200,000,000 worth of free legal work for their clients. Friedman represented three clients. He had two cases for the surviving relatives of people who died and he represented one client who was injured.

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Those with a cancer diagnosis may be eligible for cash compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and lifetime free health care through the WTCHP as well as New Jersey workers’ compensation.

“Benefits are available to be paid to firefighters and the families of firefighters who have died from one of these cancers,” said Friedman. “There is no reason not to speak to us and get the facts now

and anyone who has had cancer or lost a loved one or family member within the last two (2) years can get a free, no risk and confidential evaluation," he said.

Bagolie Friedman, on the web a t https://www.bagoliefriedman.com, represents many first responders and public safety officers and are members of the Firefighter Hearing Loss LItigation Group. They offer free consultations and may be reached toll free at 21-6568500.

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He has served in the fire service since 2001. The rest of his bio can be found on the jacket cover. After nearly losing a close friend to cancer, Madsen set out to do research in an effort to prevent cancer from striking others, particularly those in emergency service.

The presentation addresses firefighters and EMS primarily in the fire station environment, but in addition addresses concerns in the field and right down to our own personal lives. By this I mean right down to our diets! He leaves no stone unturned in his research and if he does, I could not think of what would still be out there to address. It is a pretty intense presentation and leaves very little to the imagination. A good part of what he discusses would not have been thought of, but by his dedication one can be made aware of how cancer can work its way into our lives. It is definitely a musthave for safety and survival training.

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What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Worker Safety; Pandemic Exposes Failures in Workplace Safety

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

The COVID-19 pandemic hit another tragic milestone in August, taking the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. While the last 16 months have been a terrify- JUMP TO FILE# ing experience for all Americans, it has 081621110 been perilous for those who must work outside the home.

Over 3,600 healthcare workers died in the first 12 months of the pandemic. Among those workers, people of color and lower-paid workers who handled everyday patient care were far more likely to die than physicians. Another study showed that workers in the restaurant and agriculture industries saw a 40 percent increase in death rates, the highest during the pandemic. Warehouse, delivery, grocery, and retail workers also suffered from a higher rate of COVID19 illness and death.

Certainly, the majority of employers have tried to protect their employees from the ravages of this disease. But too many businesses – especially huge corporations – have put profits ahead of worker safety.

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West Long Branch Fire Department operates a 2012 KME 2000/500 as Engine 53-75.

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Restaurant work is one of the deadliest jobs during the pandemic.

Here are examples of how some companies and government regulators failed to adequately protect workers from the pandemic:

passed or are considering laws that give nursing homes immunity from legal action related to negligent care during the pandemic.

-Meatpackers Meatpacking plants have been a hotbed for COVID-19 transmission.

One study showed that a large industrial meatpacking facility increased county per capita infection rates by 20% to 160%. Workers and their families claim that these plants ignored evidence of rising infection rates and instead implemented policies and practices that facilitated rather than diminished transmission.

-Grocery Workers Grocery workers have suffered a significant percentage of pandemic deaths, all while profits grew exponentially. And these workers aren’t out of the woods yet. Reports show the number of grocery workers infected or exposed to coronavirus has climbed 24% since March 1st, while deaths from the virus have jumped 30%.

-Warehouse Workers New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against Amazon, saying the company “has repeatedly and persistently failed to adequately protect its workers in two New York City facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic and has even retaliated against those who voiced concerns.”

Amazon's profits rose 220% during the pandemic.

-Nursing Home Residents and Staff Numerous reports have shown a massive breakdown in corporate and government oversight of infection management at thousands of nursing homes, contributing to skyrocketing deaths among residents and staff. Yet, many states have

-Regulators Government oversight is also under scrutiny. Investigations show that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has been lax in inspecting or reporting meatpacking plants. Response to worker complaints has been slow, and OSHA issued few penalties to employers. These complaints allege failures to enforce social distancing and mask-wearing, managers pressuring sick employees to continue working, and a lack of employee notification about co-worker infections.

The legal options for holding companies accountable for exposing workers to COVID-19 are limited and under attack. It is tough to prove that a worker was infected while on the job, especially in industries like meatpacking, where many workers

live or travel to and from work together. Meanwhile, business interests are pushing immunity laws that shield companies from lawsuits related to COVID-19 injury or death unless the worker can prove gross negligence, willful misconduct, or failure to follow public health orders.

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Whiting Fire Company operates a 2018 Sutphen 2000/1000/50 F.

Minimizing Workplace Transmission Protecting yourself and coworkers from contracting coronavirus remains critical, especially as infections spike with the Delta variant. Here are some ways to help prevent transmission in the workplace: -Keep up to date on all state, city, and county regulations in regards to COVID-19.

-Encourage your local and state policymakers to prioritize workers, and further protect communities from this pandemic.

-You may or may not be living in a high-transmission community.

Check out the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) page for weekly data on the county you live in.

-As always, follow health, hygiene, mask, and social distancing guidelines as the pandemic continues.

-Get vaccinated if you can! Go to Vaccines.gov to find a provider near you.

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Vehicles From Union County This month we visit Union County for some updates. The fire departments within the county have since taken deliveries of newer vehicles, but at the time of this writing they were either not delivered yet or delivered but not yet in service. Of the rigs shown are a stock Pierce Arrow XT pumper for Engine 3 in Union Township. As a point of trivia, there is another Union Township in our state. It is in Hunterdon County and is protected by the Pattenburg VFD. Next we have a Pierce Velocity PUC pumper for Engine 2 in Springfield Township.

Appearance wise it is identical to their Engine 1. Westfield Engine 5 is also a Pierce and is solid red, whereas their last Pierce pumper is white over red. Both are Enforcer models. The Rahway Emergency Squad A-871 is a P.L. Custom Type III. The squad is stationed behind Robert Wood Johnson Rahway Hospital. Summit placed in service a Ferrara Cinder pumper. It is their second Ferrara following their mid-mount platform. The last two are E-ONE Typhoon pumpers in the City of Plainfield. All of the three first line engines in Plainfield are now E-ONE. In dealer news, Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce deliveries: to Kearny (Hudson County), an Arrow XT topmount pumper, to Flanders in Mount Olive Township (Morris County), an Arrow XT 100-foot Ascendant mid-mount tower, to Stafford Township (Ocean County) an Enforcer PUC, 107-foot Ascendant rear-mount, to Linden (Union County) and Ewing Township (Mercer County) an Enforcer pumper each and to Winslow Township (Camden County), an Enforcer pumper and an Enforcer PUC pumper tanker. Pierce orders include an Enforcer pumper for Country Hills FC in Branchburg, Bridgewater Township (Somerset County) and an Enforcer pumper for Lincoln Park (Morris County).

Campbell Supply Co., LLC has received the following Spartan ER orders: for the Port Authority of NY & NJ, a Spartan Star tanker.

Specs include a Metro Star MFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, 2500-gallon water and 300-gallon foam tanks, Hale DSD 1500-GPM pump with side mount panel, Foam Pro 3012 system, booster reel, Onan 10 kw generator and Whelen scene lighting. For the South Old Bridge FC (Middlesex County), a Spartan Star pumper with Metro Star EMFD chassis and 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, 750-gallon water tank, Waterous CSU 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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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

JOHN M. MALECKY

Rahway Emergency Squad A-871, 2019 Ford E-450/P.L. Custom Medallion Type III ambulance. It was sold by New Jersey Emergency Vehicles.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Union Township E-3, 2020 Pierce Arrow XT, 1500/750/20. It was sold

by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Summit E-1, 2021 Ferrara Cinder 1500/600/100A and 7.9 kw generator. It was sold by Firefighter One Professional Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Springfield E-2, 2021, Pierce Velocity PUC, 1500/750/50B and 6 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Plainfield E-2, 2019 E-ONE Typhoon, 1500/500. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

JOHN M. MALECKY

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Westfield E-5, 2020 Pierce Enforcer 1750/750 and a three-kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Plainfield E-4, 2017 E-ONE Typhoon 1500/530. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

1500-GPM pump with side mount panel, booster reel and Harrison MSV, 6 kw generator. For the Fairmount FC, Long Valley in Washington Township (Morris County) a Spartan Star pumper on a Gladiator MFD chassis and 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, 500-gallon water and 30-gallon foam tanks, Waterous CSU, 1500-GPM pump with

side mount panel, Foam Pro 2001 system, booster reel, Whelen scene lighting and Will Burt light tower.

For Livingston (Essex County), a Spartan Star rescue on a Metro Star ELFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, 20-foot rescue body with rear step access, SCBA fill station with booster pump, rescue hitch receivers on sides and rear,

front bumper winch, Smart Power 20 kw generator, HiViz LED brow light, Whelen scene lighting and a Will Burt light tower. They have delivered to the Villas VFC in Lower Township (Cape May County) a Spartan ER, IPS pumper on a Metro Star LFD chassis with 20-inch raised roof cab, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, 850-gallon water tank, Hale DSD 1500-

GPM pump, Intelligent Pump Solutions mounted fire pump, booster reel, rescue style pumper body, side and rear high anchor points, speedy dry hopper, side and rear rescue winch receivers, Harrison 8 kw generator, side HiViz scene lighting and a Will Burt light tower.

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Dumont Rescue 3's crew after working mutual aid at a second-alarm fire in Bergenfield on 7-17-21.

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Apparatus of the Month Continued from Page 56 Absolute Fire Protection has received an order from the Edgewater FD (Bergen County) for an E-ONE Typhoon CR100 ladder truck with pump but no water tank. They are prepping two Typhoon pumpers for Lodi (also Bergen County).

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists has made the following ambulance deliveries: in Toms River Township (Ocean County), a Horton 623 stock remount on a Ford F-550, 4x4 chassis to Silverton EMS and a Horton 553 on a Ford E-450 chassis to Holiday City EMS. To the Brigantine FD (Atlantic County) went a Horton 553B remount on a Ford E450 chassis, and to the Belleplain Emergency Corps., Inc. in Woodbine (Cape May County), went an AEV Fleethawk on a Ford E-350 chassis.

The EMS division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles has received the following ambulance orders: one Crestline CC150 Type III and a First Priority Remount onto a Ford E-350 chassis both for JFK Medical Center (Hackensack Meridian Health). Other orders include a Demers MXP150 on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis for North Stelton Fire in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County), a Demers MXP150 on a Ford E-350 4x4 chassis and a First Priority Remount onto a GMC G4500 chassis both for the Lakewood Hatzolah EMS (Ocean County), a First Priority Remount onto a Ford E-450 chassis for Westhampton Fire (Burlington County) and a Braun Liberty on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis for the Cresskill Boro EMS (Bergen County). Ambulance deliveries include a Demers MXP150 extended cab 4x4 to the Hanover Fire District 3 in Cedar Knolls (Morris County), a Demers MXP140 4x4 to Point Pleasant Boro FAS (Ocean County), a Crestline CCL150 on a Ford F-350 4x4 to

Glenwood Pochuck VAC in Vernon Township (Sussex County) and a Crestline CCL150 on a Ford E-350 chassis to the Shrewsbury FAS (Monmouth County).

The apparatus division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles has received an order for a KME custom pumper from the Secaucus FD (Hudson County). It will be Engine 2. Specs include a Sever Service XMFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, seating for six, side curtain airbag and frontal airbags safety system, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous CMU, twostage 2000-GPM pump with crosslays, booster reel, TFT Hurricane RC monitor with electric ExtendaGun, 750-gallon poly “L” shaped water tank, stainless steel roll-up door body with low hose bed, storage for 11 spare SCBA cylinders in rear wheel wells and an Onan 6 kw hydraulic generator.

Firefighter One reports three Ferrara orders: first is an HD custom pumper on an Igniter chassis for Jackson Township District 3 (Ocean County). Specs include a 197-inch wheelbase, eight seat cab with raised roof, Waterous CSU 2000GPM pump with five-inch front intake, 2 ½-inch front discharge, two 1 ¾ and one 2 ½-inch crosslays, Akron HiRiser deck gun, Hannay midship mounted booster reel with one-inch hose, 750-gallon water and 30-gallon Class “A” foam tanks, Harrison 6 kw generator and Akron brow and scene lighting. Somerdale in Camden County ordered a HD custom pumper on a Cinder chassis.

Specs include a 205-inch wheelbase, raised roof cab, Hale Qmax, 2000-GPM pump, 500-gallon water tank, two crosslays, two 1 ¾-inch jumplines, Akron Apollo deck gun, one-inch midship booster reel, Holmatro tools, Hannay reels a Harrison 15 kw generator and Whelen

brow, scene and telescoping lights.

The City of Paterson (Passaic County) has ordered an air unit on a Cinder chassis. Specs include a 194inch wheelbase, 31-foot, six-inch overall length, roll up doors, Whelen scene lighting and an FRC 360 camera.

Emergency Equipment Sales & Service has received an order from the Glendora FC in Gloucester Township (Camden County) for an HME/Ahrens Fox MINIEVO minipumper on a Ford F-550, 4x4 chassis. Specs include a stainless steel body, Hale 1500-GPM pump, 500-gallon water tank, custom hose bed and pump configuration and Fire Tech LED lighting. They are prepping four Type II BLS transport ambulances from FR Conversions on Dodge RAM Pro Master chassis.

Specs and features include all aluminum custom cabinetry, complete LED lighting package and EESS supplied and installed Stryker Performance, PRO stretcher with Performance Load retention systems.

These are for KQT Health of which some of their locations are in NJ. They also received an add-on order for eight additional units. They are prepping the first units of the four truck Excellance Type III ambulance order for Gloucester County EMS and have received an order for four additional add-on units with similar specs including 100% welded aluminum, roll cage designed body construction with ZERO wood, adhesives or tapes in the construction of the module or cabinetry.

An avid reader has reported that Vernon Township FC 1 (Sussex County) has received a Kenworth/Sutphen pumper/tanker.

Specs include a T-880 chassis, 605 hp diesel engine, 1250-GPM pump, 3500-gallon water tank and 600-feet of LDH.

ANTIQUE APPARATUS If you have photos you would like to see in our Antique Apparatus feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

KEN SNYDER

The Huntington VFCo. No. 1 in Pohatcong Twp. maintains this 1956 Ward LaFrance 500/500.

FRANK ROBINSON

Blackwood Terrace of Deptford Twp. still owns their 1964 Mack C 1000/1000.

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