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Palisades Parkway Police HQ Fire Water issues and the presence of guns and ammo make firefighting problematic.

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Long, Cold Fight in Bloomfield A four-alarm fire damages a commercial building in Bloomfield.

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Building Destroyed in Newark Heavy fire causes an evacuation at a 2-alarm blaze.

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Old Tappan & Denville Officers Sworn in.

Fire and administrative officers are sworn in for 2020.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Is it the Coronavirus?

Let’s face it, you respond to hundreds, if not thousands, of calls a year and it is easy to become complacent. Even on the fireground, we can get in trouble when we assume the call we are on is going to be like the last call. Is there truly a routine call?

I bring this up to YOU because of the recent outbreak of the new strain of coronavirus. The coronavirus can be mistaken for common cold, unless you are trained and know what to look for. I am certainly not an expert on the topic, but I did do some research that I hope helps you give thought to this disease. Does your patient have the flu or a common cold? What differentiates between the coronavirus and the common cold or flu?

According to recent literature, symptoms for the new coronavirus, now known as COVID19, are similar to those we know as a common cold or flu. Common coronavirus symptoms can include fever, a dry cough, shortness of breath, aching muscles and fatigue. Less typical coronavirus symptoms can be, phlegm buildup, headache, hemoptysis (coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea or lungs) and diarrhea.

Symptoms atypical for coronavirus are a runny nose and a sore throat. According to a recent article, runny nose, cough, sore throat

and fever are symptoms are often similar when one starts to feel sick. That makes it difficult to tell if the illness is a virus or a bacterial infection. I strongly recommend that to visit www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-cold-or-fluhow-to-tell-the-difference/a-52233885 to review what I have read about the corona virus.

As experts warn, the coronavirus spread needs to be taken seriously. Prepare emergency dispatch and EMS providers to identify the symptoms and communicate with public health officials. With memories of the Ebola virus, think about having extra drills on PPE donning and doffing, fit testing and the creation of plastic-lined transport vehicles. You must be very aware of the spread of disease and you must understand the signs and symptoms of the coronavirus and be prepared to look after our patients while keeping your own safety in mind.

According to AMTrauma.org, consider the following for specific EMS management and transport considerations: If the patient exhibits symptoms of a lower respiratory infection (fever, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, cough), place a surgical mask on the patient AND obtain a detailed travel history to affected countries within the past 14 days or close

contact with someone under investigation for COVID-19. If there is a history consistent with concern for potential 2019-coronavirus (COVID-19), initiate standard contact and airborne precautions (gloves, gown, N95 respirator) and eye protection (goggles) for EMS clinicians. Notify the receiving hospital (according to local protocols) of potential infection as soon as possible to allow for emergency department preparation. Use caution with aerosol generating procedures. Properly doff and dispose of PPE according to protocol.

Clean and disinfect using EPA registered disinfectants with known effectiveness against human coronaviruses. Waste management per policy for medical waste (red bag).

I recommend that you sit down with your County Regional Emergency Medical Services Council and discuss unified protocols so that you are ready for the unexpected.

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Moonachie Tractor-Trailer Fire

On the evening of December 23, 2019, the Moonachie Fire Department was requested to respond to Terra Chips on Knickerbocker Road for a tractor-trailer fire. While en route, police units reported that a trailer was fully involved against a building and suggested a second alarm. On arrival of Chief Derevyanik, he confirmed the trailer fully involved and transmitted the second alarm bringing mutual aid to the scene. The fire was quickly knocked down with some extension into the loading dock which was held in check and extinguished before it could spread further. Companies remained on the scene for a couple hours overhauling and venting. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation.

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Interior Collapse at Irvington Blaze On January 25, 2020, the Irvington Fire Department responded to Durand Place for a fire.

Engine 41 and Ladder 41 arrived to a 2-1/2 story wood frame that was heavily involved on the first and second floors and threatening the Bravo and Delta exposures. A second alarm was quickly struck, bringing Maplewood and Newark to the scene. A defensive attack was utilized to knock down the heavy fire conditions, as the main staircase had collapsed. An emergency evacuation was sounded as once again heavy fire began to blow out all upper windows. Once all members were removed and accounted for, the master streams and ladder pipes were opened up until the fire was completely knocked down.

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Newark 2-Alarmer

On January 18, 2020, Newark Fire was dispatched to Pine Grove Terrace for a commercial fire. Upon arrival units found heavy smoke emanating from a two-story structure. Companies entered the building and found holes in the floor with fire in the basement. Fire quickly spread to the first and second floors before thick smoke began to billow through the roof. Command quickly transmitted the second alarm.

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Fire at Palisades Parkway Police HQ

Shortly before noon on January 1, 2020, the Alpine Fire Department was dispatched to the Palisade Interstate Parkway Police Headquarters and Park Commission Offices for a reported smoke condition in the police chief’s office. The first officer arrived and requested a mutual aid second alarm. Police advised there were guns and ammo still in the building, which they were trying to remove. At this point command was notified that there was also a water pressure issue at the closest hydrant. Command requested a third alarm. Due to the age of the building and the low water pressure, a fourth alarm was requested. The fire was quickly extinguished but, because of the age of the two buildings, extensive overhaul was required. Numerous agencies responded.

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Machinery Fire

Farmington and Cardiff were dispatched on January 16, 2020, to Delilah Road, the Howard ‘Fritz’ Haneman Environmental Park, for a fire. Firefighters arrived to find a trash-grinding machine on fire. Farmington Chief Harry Goodman requested Unit 2425 from the Atlantic City Air National Guard Fire Department and apparatus from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service as conventional apparatus was unable to access the fire. Firefighters were on location for two hours extinguishing the machine fire and pockets of fire in the landfill.

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Fair Lawn Unoccupied Home Goes

At just around 1700 on January 8, 2020, the Fair Lawn Fire Department responded for multiple calls of a house fire on Oak Street. Companies arrived to a heavy fire condition on the firstfloor rear of a two-story Cape Cod located on a narrow semidead-end street which made apparatus placement problematic. Two lines were stretched to the rear of the building while additional lines went through the front door. A second alarm was requested as conditions deteriorated due to a wind-driven fire, then command requested a third alarm. All companies were briefly withdrawn from the building as heavy fire lit up on the second floor and attic space on the D side of the building. The fire was placed under control in about an hour with no reported injuries. The home was reported to be unoccupied having just been sold and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

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Woodbine House Fire

The City of Woodbine Fire Department in Cape May County along with the Dennisville, Belle Plaine, and Ocean View were dispatched at 0520 hours to Madison Street for a structure fire. Apparatus arrived to find heavy fire showing from the second-floor bravo side of a wood frame single-family dwelling. Two lines were pulled off of the Woodbine engine with an LDH supply line to a nearby hydrant. Woodbine firefighters were supported by the Dennisville and Belle Plaine engines. RIT was handled by Avalon. The fire was brought under control within an hour. Also responding were Belle Plaine EMS and the New Jersey State Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Pequannock Commercial Fire

Pequannock Fire responded to a commercial fire on Newark Pompton Turnpike. The first arriving officer advised dispatch of a working structure fire in a commercial structure and requested mutual aid from Lincoln Park. The fire was under investigation.

This business was just about to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

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Car Fire on I-80

On January 9, 2020, calls came in for a car fire on Interstate 80 at knocked within 15 minutes. The Mount Olive Police and the NJ mile marker 26. Budd Lake Fire and Atlantic EMS were dis- State Police were also on scene. There were no injuries but the car patched. Car 51 arrived and reported a car fire at the top of the was a total loss. ramp. Engine 59 deployed their bumper line and had the fire - Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC

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Long, Cold Fight at Bloomfield 4-Alarmer

A four-alarm fire heavily damaged a commercial building on Washington Street in Bloomfield on January 21, 2020. The fire department was dispatched for the fire just before 0800 and found fire in the first-floor rear of the building which housed several businesses, as well as offices, on the second floor. After fighting for almost 90 minutes to try and contain the fire, and with conditions deteriorating, command ordered all members out of the building and switched to a defensive attack, setting up numerous exterior

handlines, blitz fire nozzles, several elevated streams and a deck gun. As heavy smoke pushed from the building, the fire eventually broke through the roof. Firefighters from throughout Essex and Passaic counties worked in bitter cold temperatures for hours to bring the fire under control at around 1100 and continued to overhaul for several additional hours. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the original fire building. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Lodi Commercial Blaze

On January 2, 2020, the Lodi Fire Department was dispatched to Main Street for a stove fire.

Crews arrived to heavy fire in a large commercial structure that stored both a uniform company and car repair shop. After about 15 minutes of an interior attack, command evacuated crews as heavy fire began to vent from the roof and division 2 windows. Companies transitioned to a defensive attack with two ladder pipes and multiple handlines. Heavy wind and multiple dead hydrants in the area helped fuel the fire and crews had a difficult time gaining the upper hand. Mutual aid came from Wallington, Wood-Ridge, Garfield, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Teaneck, and Hackensack; companies remained on scene throughout the night hitting hot spots.

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Paterson Commercial Building Fire

On September 1, 2019, Paterson Fire Dispatch received multiple calls for a building fire at Madison and 21st Avenues. Battalion 1 reported a fire in what appeared to be a two-story commercial building. As companies stretched attack lines it was found that the front second floor wall was just a facade and the building was sin-

gle-story. Several lines were stretched as crews made their way to the roof for ventilation. Both exposures were checked and the main body of fire was knocked down in less than 30 minutes. A second alarm was requested for manpower.

- Fire News photo by Peter Danzo

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Building Destroyed in Newark Just prior to 2100 on January 10, 2020, the Newark Fire Department was dispatched to the area of South Orange and Chelsea Avenues for a building fire. Companies encountered heavy smoke in the area while responding and arrived to a large corner building with heavy smoke showing from the top floors. A signal 11 was quickly transmitted, shortly followed by a request for an additional ladder, followed by the transmission of a second alarm. Crews were eventually forced to evacuate due to heavy heat and fire conditions and switched to an exterior attack with four ladder pipes and multiple handlines as heavy fire consumed the entire building.

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Millville 2-Alarm House Fire

The City of Millville Fire Department in Cumberland County responded to Megan Drive at approximately 0650 on January 15, 2020, for a structure fire. Apparatus arrived to find a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with fire showing. A second alarm was quickly struck bringing mutual aid. Three lines were

pulled and the fire was brought under control within 40 minutes.

Also responding were Vineland, Rosenhayn, Cedarville and Downe Township, Inspira EMS, Deerfield Township, and Millville Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Denville 2020 Officers Sworn In On January 1, 2020, Denville Township Mayor Tom Andes swore in the new fire department officers for 2020. The department will be led by (left to right) Chief James Crothers, 1st Assistant Chief Joe Andes, 2nd Assistant Chief Dan Gilberti and 3rd Assistant Chief Troy Decker.

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Old Tappan Installs Officers for 2020 (Left to right): Lieutenant and Councilman Jin YHu, Lieutenant Alex Naylis, Captain Brian Morgan, Chief Chris Reilly, Deputy Chief Evan Kutzin, Mayor John Kramer, Lieutenant Tom Shine. Not shown is Lieutenant Steve Cooke. The Department also selected its Administrative Officers for the coming year. Serving as President is Tom Jung, as Vice-President Mark Fiedler, Secretary duties will be performed by Jim Butler, the Treasurer is Artie Lake and Dave Kiel will serve as Financial Secretary.

- Fire News photo by Lauren Kutzin

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ACFA Graduation and Awards

The Atlantic County Fire Academy held its graduation ceremony for its Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 Firefighter 1 graduates at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center on January 27, 2020.

Director of Training Michael J. Corbo was the emcee with Atlantic County Firefighters Association Chaplain giving the blessing, followed by comments from Executive Chairman Howard Berchtold, Jr.; Atlantic County Director of Safety Michael Fedorko; and Freeholder Karen Fitzpatrick. Thirty-seven students were given certificates and all were urged to continue their training. After the certificate presentation, Margate Firefighter Natalie F. Carlucci was given the Ted Reinhard award and the Don Dagrosa award went to Patrick R. Dugan of the Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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EMSCNJ Installs officers for 2020

The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) installed its officers for 2020 during a ceremony Sunday at its headquarters in the Middlesex County Fire Academy. With the exception of one district vice president, the leadership remains unchanged from last year: President: Barbara Platt (New Egypt).

Executive Vice Presidents: Tarcisio Nunes - Northern Area (Rutherford), John Butterweck - Central Area (Morganville) and Bryan Platt - Southern Area (New Egypt).

Secretaries: Cyndy Reardon - Council (Bloomingdale) and Paula Weiler - Membership (Englewood).

Treasurers: Kenneth Weinberg (Pittstown) and Jessica Shea Assistant Treasurer (Glen Gardner).

District Vice Presidents: Anthony Murtha (Spring Lake) - 1st District; Kari Phair (Springfield) - 2nd District; John Tymon (Ridgefield Park) - 3rd District; Ernest Bubier (Salem) - 4th District; Marylyn

Kampo (Somerset) - 5th District; Barbara Flowers (East Hanover) - 6th District; Barbara Nelson (Mendham) - 8th District; Steve Kurs (East Windsor) - 9th District; Andie Hutchins (Phillipsburg) - 10th District; Paul Kennedy (Keansburg) - 11th District; Edna Deacon (Mine Hill) 12th District; Eric Rudd (Belvidere) - 13th District; Alfred M. LowBeer (Kendall Park) - 14th District; James Ambro (Nutley) - 15th District; Kim Iadanza (Tinton Falls) - 16th District; Mary Claire Shiber (Wayne) - 17th District; Alison Wallin (Demarest) - 18th District; Vikki Castellano (Oakland) - 20th District; Phillip Wien (Maple Shade) - 22nd District; James McAlister (Freehold) - 23rd District; Dominick Rotondo (Lyndhurst) - 24th District.

The 90-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents approximately 17,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 260 EMS agencies throughout the state.

- Fire News photos courtesy of Sylvie Mulvaney

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New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to register for the 22nd Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference. You don’t want to miss the 37 training classes, many of which offer CEUs, and 43 breakout sessions. Some of the trainings being offered include Active Threat on Campuses, Mass Fatalities, Climate Adaptation Planning, Active Shooter Incident Management, Continuity of Operations and Flood Fight Operations, just to highlight a few. Additionally, on Friday morning, we will have an update on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy that was presented last year. You must pre-register for this event.

New this year is a Meet and Greet on Tuesday evening, but space is very limited, so don’t delay!

Another addition to the week of activities is an outdoor display area featuring large equipment and command vehicles, this will be available all hours that the Exhibit Hall is open on Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 and 7, 2020.

Don’t forget, we are now located at our new venue, Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City. We’re very excited about this venue, which provides us the opportunity to have Training, Breakouts, the Exhibit Hall and our popular Annual Thursday buffet lunch in close proximity to one another. Our Thursday evening Recognition and Awards Reception will take place in the pre-function area of the Conference Center where we will present the Kevin Tuno Emergency Manager of the Year award and the Jonathan Young Scholarships. Please submit deserving nominees for both of these awards through our website: www.njepa.org .

The good news is that we have been able to hold our registration fees to what they were last year, $125 early-bird by February 29, 2020; $170 standard registration through May 1; and $205 for on-site registration.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

Pleasantville Distributes Food for the Needy

It was a busy December for the Pleasantville Fire Department. This included working with the Food Bank of South Jersey to help local families in need of a Christmas dinner. Members of the department, with the help of other volunteers, distributed turkeys, vegetables and fruit. This has been the second successful year with giving back to the community.

- Fire News photo by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran

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New Milford MVA New Milford Fire Department companies 1 and 2 and the New Milford EMS responded for a two-car MVA in front on Main Street with calls reporting that one of the vehicles was on its roof. Car 30 confirmed an overturn with entrapment and Squad 36 and Tower 31 immediately to work to remove the individual.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

What Are the Odds?

On January 10, 2020, the Clifton Police and Fire Departments responded to Bloomfield Avenue for an MVA rollover. As the police units arrived, it was reported that the single occupant fled the scene. Fire crews arrived and found no hazards or injuries and held the assignment to just Engine 5. A Passaic County K-9 was requested. Ironically, the rolled over vehicle struck an identical make vehicle that was parked, making both vehicles involved same make, model and color. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Busy Day in Carlstadt On December 30, 2019, the Carlstadt Fire Department was dispatched to 3rd Street for a house fire. A nearby chief was on scene shortly after dispatch and reported a moderate smoke condition showing from the basement and requested the fire department to be redispatched along with a truck company from Wood-Ridge to respond directly to the scene along with a RIT from Moonachie. Carlstadt Engine 2 quickly stretched a line to the Charlie side and had the fire knocked down shortly after arrival. Additional companies assisted in ventilation and overhaul and, as they were picking up from the scene, a second call came in for the borough and crews responded directly to a commercial fire alarm across town.

- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti

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Fatality at Mizpah Blaze The volunteer fire companies of Mizpah, Mays Landing, Laureldale and Milmay were dispatched at 0353 on December 19, 2019, to Harding Highway and Landis Avenue for a structure fire.

Mizpah Chief Jamie Davenport was advised the structure was fully involved and there was a possible entrapment. Chief Davenport was met by a female occupant who informed him her son had ran back into the basement and then there was an explosion and did not come back out. Chief Davenport appointed Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., operations, and he requested a response from Atlantic City Electric Company for power lines down. Multiple handlines were pulled and efforts were made to gain entry into the basement. Despite their efforts, firefighters were beat back by the heat and flames. At this point an exterior attack was set up as firefighters tried making entry through the front door and found the floor gone. Command requested a water tender strike force to the scene because of the lack of hydrants in the area. The fire was brought under control at approximately 0700 with apparatus and personnel remaining on the scene for overhaul, investigation, and recovery, with the last unit taking up at approximately 1300 hours. No firefighter injuries were reported, and a male body was found at the scene.

The investigation was conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office. Also responding were Weymouth, South Egg Harbor, Richland, East Vineland, Newtonville, Collings Lakes, Estelle Manor, Dorothy, Landisville and Bargaintown.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

FIREHOUSE WORLD 2020 BRINGS CRITICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO LAS VEGAS FIREFIGHTERS Special Session to Focus on Active Shooter Response Firehouse World, presented by Firehouse magazine and owned by 800 when a lone shooter opened fire from a hotel on the Las Vegas Endeavor Business Media, debuts in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Strip. Chief Cassell will share the lessons learned and explain the recConvention Center February 24-27, 2020. Featuring 60 conference ommendations designed to prepare other departments and personnel sessions, five Hands-On Training Classes, eight in-d to pth workshops for an active shooter/mass patient incident.

Firehouse World will also feature a number of new programs and an exhibition, the event is one of the West Coast's largest training including: “The Pillars of the Firegroundand networking events for firefighters and Search & Extinguish-ment” with Sean emergency responders.

“We are honored to bring Firehouse “This year’s program will be taught Gray and Kevin Lewis; “Building World to Las Vegas for the first time in its by more than 75 of the top instruc- Construction for the Fire Service” with Steve Reno; “Paradise Lost: Life on The 18-year history,” said Peter Matthews, tors in the nation, sharing life-savFire Line with Oregon Strike Team 17” Conference Director of Firehouse World ing techniques, lessons learned and with Jason Bolen; “Decisions Under Fire” and Editor-in-Chief of Firehouse magazine. “This year’s program will be taught important new insights to better pre- with Ron Smith; and “The Search by more than 75 of the top instructors in pare firefighters for their next call.” Reformation” with Dustin Martinez. In addition, popular presenters, including Curt the nation, sharing life-saving techniques, - Peter Matthews lessons learned and important new insights Conference Director of Firehouse Isakson, Steve Prziborowski, Jesse Quinalty, Curt Varone and many others will to better prepare firefighters for their next World and Editor-in-Chief of also be featured. call. We are deeply appreciative of the supFirehouse magazine.

The event will include an exhibition of port shown by the Las Vegas area and look 150 companies, showcasing the latest advancements in apparatus, forward to an excellent event.”

A special feature of the event will include “Review of the 1 equipment, tools and resources.

Members of the press are invited to attend the classes and exhibiOctober Mass Shooting” with Greg Cassell, Fire Chief, Clark County Fire Department. This important class will provide an in-depth look at tion free of charge. Attendance at hands-on training classes must be the events that took place at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival that arranged in advance by contacting Wendy Lissau at wlissau@ occurred on October 1, 2017, killing 58 people and injuring more than endeavorb2b.com.

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Tough Stop at Rutherford 3-Alarmer A little before 0400 on December 7, 2019, Rutherford Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Walnut Street. On arrival companies encountered a fire in the basement of a 2-1/2 story frame which was extending to the upper floors and showing heavy fire in the rear. A second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid to the scene and for cover. The occupants were all reported to have fled prior to arrival. As conditions deteriorated, command ordered a third alarm for additional mutual aid.

With heavy fire continuing to extend in the attic, all members were ordered to evacuate. After briefly hitting the fire from the exterior, knocking down much of the visible fire, companies re-entered in an attempt to open up and get the fire under control. After approximately 10 minutes, heavy fire once again vented from the roof and out the rear as well as visibly burning through the wall on the Delta side of the home, forcing command to once again evacuate the building. Several exterior handlines and a ladder pipe were put into operation and enough headway was made to allow companies back inside to overhaul and complete extinguishment. The fire was placed under control just after 0600.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Budd Lake Trailer Fire

Netcong Police reported a large column of smoke from the Love Lane area in Budd Lake’s district. Netcong, Stanhope and Budd Lake were dispatched. Budd Lake Car 51 reported a trailer fully involved. Netcong Engine 1 and Budd Lake Engine 59 put three handlines in service as Stanhope laid in a supply line. The trailer was a workshop containing tools and tires as well as motor oil. The fire was knock down but Netcong’s tower ladder was put in service

to hit some hot spots. Flanders secured a second supply line and assisted with overhaul. Byram Fire Rescue was called to the scene to fill SCBA bottles. Budd Lake, Flanders and Stanhope-Netcong EMS also assisted. The Morris County HazMat Team also responded for an oil spill.

- Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC

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Up Close & Personal

Downe Township firefighters fill SCBA at a two-alarm fire in Millville on January 15, 2020.

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Members of Fort Lee Fire Department Company Number 3 standing by as the RIT at a four-alarm fire at the Palisade Interstate Park Commission office on New Year’s Day. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Members of the Woolwich Volunteer Fire Department following the graduation of Jason M. Paoletti from Firefighter 1 on January 27, 2020.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Closter EMS and Rescue ex-Captain Terri DeLyon, Probationary EMT Jenna Komar and EMT Laureen Dahle at the Palisades Parkway four-alarmer on New Year’s Day. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Egg Harbor City Fire Department Chief Walter ‘Butch’ Kienzle III presented his officers for 2020 at the Atlantic County Firefighters Association meeting at his station on January 15, 2020. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Up Close & Personal

Members of Wildwood Irish Pipe Brigade.

- Fire News photo by Bryan Lopez

Closter Lieutenant Joe Spina and Chief Mark Lupardi at the Palisades Parkway four-alarmer on New Year’s Day. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Ex-Chief Gary Kelly of the Harrington Park Fire Department packing up fiveinch hose break at the Palisades Parkway four-alarmer on New Year’s Day. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton