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Cold temperatures and heavy fire conditions did not help Leonia firefighters as they battled a third alarm fire early on January 30th. At 5:40 a.m., alert tones sounded for Leonia firefighters to respond to 98 Maple Ave for a reported house fire with possible entrapment.
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Chestnut Street firehouse and recruit event On Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Mayor Luis A. Quintana, Municipal Council Vice President Augusto Amador, the Newark Municipal Council, Acting Fire Director James W. Stewart, Fire Chief John G. Centanni, and Engineering Director Mehdi Mohammadish welcomed the 43rd Class of Newark Fire Department recruits into their training. The ceremony was held at the ribbon cutting for the renovated Chestnut Street fire house, located at 87-99 Elm Road, in Newark’s East Ward. The 43rd class consists of 26 male recruits.
ADAM ALBERTI
Man rescued from two alarm house fire in Roxbury Roxbury, NJ. Around 8:00 p.m. on January 23rd, Roxbury Township firefighters responded to 6 Circle Dr. in the Ledgewood section of the township on a reported house fire. Upon arrival firefighters, they found heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two and a half story wood frame dwelling. It was reported that there was an occupant possibly still inside the building on the second floor. A second alarm was transmitted and firefighters sprang into action. The initial hose line crew knocked down the heavy fire and placed the line to protect crews going to the second floor for the search. Several other hose lines were
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stretched as well. One backed up the first hose line and one went to the second floor to protect the search team. Firefighters quickly emerged from the building with an unconscious male, who had been found on the second floor. Several fire fighter/EMT's performed rescue breathing and compressions on the man and were able to get his pulse back. The man was transported to an landing zone, where a medevac helicopter airlifted the victim to St. Barnabas Medical Center, where he
is listed in critical condition. Firefighters from Netcong, Flanders, and Mt. Arlington assisted at the scene. The Morris County Mobile Ambulance Bus responded and provided rehab for firefighters due to the extreme cold temperatures. At least four firefighters were transported to the hospital for minor injuries and were treated and released. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Roxbury Police Department and Roxbury Fire Prevention Bureau. Firefighters placed the fire under control within one hour. - ADAM ALBERTI
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Fair Lawn has extrication Job On December 29th, Fair Lawn Rescue, Fire and Ambulance Corps responded to the scene of a multi vehicle accident with entrapment at Morlot Ave and 17th St. One vehicle allegedly ran a red traffic signal and struck a second vehicle, which then left the roadway, traveled across a lawn and struck a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence next door. The female passenger of that vehicle had to be extricated. Hackensack University Medical Center paramedics also responded and assessed the patient once she was removed from the vehicle. The patient was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for further treatment. Her injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
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Cold temperatures and heavy fire conditions did not help Leonia firefighters as they battled a third alarm fire early on January 30th. At 5:40 a.m., alert tones sounded for Leonia firefighters to respond to 98 Maple Ave for a reported house fire with possible entrapment. Within minutes, Leonia's fire chief arrived on scene to find a large two and a half story frame with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors. A second alarm was transmitted immediately due to fire conditions and reports of victims trapped. Leonia Engine 1 arrived on scene and stretched two-one and three quarter inch hand lines to the front of the building to knock down the heavy fire from the exterior. As other units and mutual aid started to arrive on scene, a third line was stretched to the front door to try to make an interior attack, but were pulled back as fire ex-
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tended to the second floor and attic. Evacuation tones sounded as ladder pipes from Fort Lee and Leonia were set up and put into operation. At this time, there weas fire on all floors and through the roof. The second floor collapsed into the first floor and the front wall of the house was in danger of collapse. Two ladder pipes and five exterior hand lines knocked down the remaining fire after it had burned the roof off. The fire took two hours to bring under control and two victims perished in the fire. The cause remains under investigation. Leonia's DPW was called into the scene with salt due to heavy icing conditions. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Caldwell makes quick stop on house fire Just after 8 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014, the Caldwell Fire Department was dispatched to 42 Park Terrace for a reported house fire. The first arriving fire officer requested one engine and one truck from JUMP TO FILE # West Caldwell and 013114102 a FAST team from Cedar Grove. The Essex County mutual aid coordinator also responded to the scene. Firefighters were met with fire on Division 2 of a single family dwelling advanced lines for an interior attack. The main body of fire was knocked down within ten minutes. No injuries were reported at the time of the fire and investigators were on the scene to determine a cause and origin of the fire. - CJ MELHORN
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Ohio: Terry Richard "Dick" Guss, Sr., 72 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 12, 2013 Death Date: December 15, 2013 Fire Department: South Zanesville Fire Department Initial Summary: After returning to the station from working a residential fire call, Firefighter Guss slipped and fell from the running board of an engine striking his head on the apparatus bay floor. According to reports, Guss was transported to the hospital alert and in little pain. While at the hospital Guss’ condition worsened and he was transferred to ICU then underwent surgery to address pressure on the brain from bleeding. In spite of best efforts from fellow first responders and medical personnel at the hospital, Firefighter Guss succumbed to his injuries passing away on Sunday, December 15th. Georgia: Jeff Little, 50 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 15, 2013 Death Date: December 15, 2013 Fire Department: Waycross Fire Department Initial Summary: Crews were performing overhaul operations on a residential structure fire when the ceiling collapsed trapping Lieutenant Little. Rescue efforts were immediately initiated and Little was transported to the Mayo Clinic of Waycross, where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the collapse. According to fire department officials, the fire has been ruled intentionally set and Lieutenant Little’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Virginia: Joshua T. Smith, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 14, 2013 Death Date: December 14, 2013 Fire Department: LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While responding to the fire station for an alarm, Firefighter Smith was killed from injuries sustained when the privately owned vehicle he was operating left the roadway and crashed. Investigation of the fatal accident continues by local and state authorities.
New Jersey: David Lidke, 51 Rank: Fire Police Lieutenant Incident Date: December 23, 2013 Death Date: December 23, 2013 Fire Department: Hightstown Engine Company #1 Initial Summary: Having just returned to the station from working scene safety at two residential structure fires, Fire Police Lieutenant Lidke suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while directing traffic to assist apparatus back into quarters. The nature and cause of Lidke’s fatal injury is still to be determined. New Jersey: Jeffrey Lee Fields, 51 Rank: Fire Police Lieutenant Incident Date: December 12, 2013 Death Date: December 25, 2013 Fire Department: Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Within 24 hours of responding to a motor vehicle accident on December 12th, Chief Fields suffered a heart attack. Fields remained in the hospital and underwent heart bypass surgery on December 17, returning home on the 23rd where he passed away on December 25th, 2013. New Jersey: Cosmo Paris, 59 Rank: Fire Police Lieutenant Incident Date: January 6, 2014 Death Date: January 8, 2014 Fire Department: Cliffside Park Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Paris responded to an activated alarm which created a hazard in the building necessitating fire officials to order a stand-by at the location for a fire watch. The fire watch duty extended 16 hours in sub-freezing temperatures. A short time after the fire watch concluded, Paris suffered a heart attack while operating a motor vehicle. Firefighter Paris was discovered by police then treated and transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injury.
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Teaneck firefighters battle second alarm fire in freezing temperatures Teaneck firefighters were dispatched to 1733 Teaneck Rd, shortly before 4 a.m. on December 27th, for a reported structure fire. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find a one and a half story home with fire showing from the attic window. A second alarm was transmitted as crews established a water supply and stretched a one and three quarter inch through the front door to the attic area. Ladder 1 was advised to cut a vent hole in the roof as an interior attack was being made. A second one and three quarter inch was stretched into the home as the fire was knocked down. No one was home at the time of the fire, which was knocked down within a half an hour. No injuries were reported; however, a kitten was reported to have perished in the fire. There was no cause of the fire at the time, but the fire remains under investigation.
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Upon arrival, Wharton firefighters found heavy fire conditions spreading through 183 South Main St. Multiple hand lines and master streams were deployed to extinguish the fire.
Fast moving fire in Wharton displaces 30, injures three, and damages five homes Wharton, NJ. At around 10:30 p.m. on January 22nd, Wharton firefighters were called to 183 South Main St. for a reported house on fire. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire on the first floor of the two and a half story wood framed dwelling. Police evacuated the residents of the home. One man was taken to the hospital immediately for burn injuries sustained. A second alarm was called to the scene, bringing Mine Hill, Dover, and Picatinny Fire Departments. The fast moving fire rapidly spread throughout 183 South Main and extended to the D exposure at 185 South Main. Heavy fire took over the second floor and attic of the D expo-
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sure. A third alarm was struck, bringing firefighters from Randolph, Rockaway Township, Rockaway Borough, and Roxbury to the scene. Also special called was the Morris County Mobile Ambulance Bus to provide rehab for firefighters and the Morris County Mobile Air Truck, which is operated by the Morris Plains Fire Department. Multiple hand lines were deployed to battle the blaze. The fire extended to the B Exposure severely damaging that building. During the height of the fire, the main fire building at 183 South Main suffered a collapse, which
sent fire brands flying through the air. In total, five homes were damaged by the fire. St. Clares Hospital EMS was on scene with multiple ambulances. Four people were treated for minor injuries. It took firefighters about three hours to bring the fire under control; however, firefighters remained on the scene well into the morning hours to extinguish hot spots. Thirty people were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross responded to assist those displaced with shelter. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wharton Police and Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Squad. - ADAM ALBERTI
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Ringwood deals with vehicle in ravine On Christmas Eve, at 11:48 p.m., Ringwood Fire Companies were dispatched to the intersection of Westbrook and Townsend Roads for a single car MVA. Chief 260 reported a Dodge pickup overturned and down a steep embankment. Fire crews assisted in the removal by stabilizing the vehicle, cutting the fence, and providing scene lighting. The initial wrecker was unable to remove the vehicle due to the severity of the slope and the weight and awkward position of the vehicle. A heavy duty recovery vehicle was dispatched and was able to perform the removal. Crews cleared the scene at approximately 2 a.m.
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Wharton chief gives orders to members operating. Heavy fire is now in the exposure dwelling at 185 South Main St.
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It is with deep sadness, we report the line-of-duty death of Cliffside Park Volunteer Firefighter Cosmo Paris that occurred in January. Cosmo, 59, was known for his kindness, talent, imagination and love for the holidays. He was a member of Truck Co. 1 and worked as a plumbing and heating specialist. In addition, he was a part-time tow truck operator. Firefighter Paris responded to an activated alarm, which created a hazard in the Anderson Avenue building necessitating fire officials to order a standby at the location for a fire watch. The duty extended 16 hours in subfreezing temperatures. A short time after this duty, he was stricken while driving home. A local police officer discovered him and called for medical assistance. Paris was the first firefighter line-of-duty death in the U.S. this year, the U.S. Fire Administration ruled. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, who selflessly helped others. He enjoyed playing various characters for children during the Christmas season, participating in parties, school events, parades and hospital visits. He was a “wet down buff,” usually present at area wet downs, as well as parades, in New Jersey and parts of New York. It was natural to see him walking around at a wet down holding a mug, a newly purchased tee shirt over his shoulder, and smoking a cigar. That made him happy. He enjoyed socializing with others at these events. He loved to talk. Cosmo also had a fondness for tee shirts and sweatshirts possessing firematic graphics. He was especially proud of a shirt that he designed for the East Bergen Mutual Aid members with a copy of each department's patch on the back. Each Christmas season, he had a list of sizes to order the latest North Hudson-North Pole Fire Department holiday shirts for family and friends-another favorite. He probably gave away more shirts than he sold. Cosmo was known for his imagination and talent. Several years ago, he made specifications and, along with other firefighters, accumulated materials and constructed a scale model of Cliffside Park Engine 3's squirt apparatus. It was built to be part of a Christmas display in front of Borough Hall and fire headquarters on Palisade Avenue. Later, his pride and joy, known as “Mini-3,” participated in Christmas and Independence Day parades in Bergen and Hudson counties. After several years of holiday duty, Mini-3 received an invitation
to be part of the fire museum at the New Jersey Firemen's Home in Boonton. The model was at Cosmo's home, where he mounted it on the back of a borrowed flat bed truck to transport to the museum. Riding with Cosmo to Boonton was like riding in a funeral procession. He was sad to see his creation leave town. I tried to encourage him by telling him that there aren't many people who can say they built something that is now on display in a museum. The replica of a Cliffside Park Fire Department engine will now be on display for generations to see and enjoy. After meeting Dan Loftus, Bergen County Board Manager at the facility and touring the museum and resident care areas, Cosmo seemed relieved that his model had found a good home. Before his Mini-3 creation, he built a replica of a tow truck for a company that he worked for in Bergen County. He spent a lot of time at the kitchen table drawing specifications for his planned projects. He wasn't finished, and talked about building a tiller for several years. Cosmo made up drawings for a tractor drawn aerial ladder model similar to the truck he was assigned to, a Pierce tiller. He started collecting discarded fruit and vegetable baskets and put them into his “shop,” or rear garages. It wasn't long before he assembled a black over red tiller, equipped with working lights, horn, outriggers and an working “aerial ladder.” It was placed on display in front of his home for Halloween, 2013, filled with scary characters and a black cat. It was assigned to H&L 1313. By November, the tiller had been re-assigned to H&L 12-25 and manned by Christmas character personnel. Firefighter Paris was also a member of the Cliffside Park Exempt Firemen's Association, the New Jersey State Exempt Firemen's Association and a trustee of the Cliffside Park Firemen's Relief Association. He was also a member of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association and hosted the club's November meeting at his firehouse. One of his neighbors, Jose Colon, said he always saw Cosmo leaving or coming home from work or the firehouse. “I told him, 'Man, you need to relax!' ” He loved Saturday's, the usual parade and wet down day during the warmer months, where he gathered with friends. Ironically, his wake was held on a Saturday, when his friends and relatives gathered with him one more time. There will be a void in this years wet downs without him. His talent, imagination, friendship and kindness will be missed. “Dig it.” - COntinued On Page 10
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On the morning of January 13th, Cliffside Park fire officers, firefighters, police officers, family and friends attended Firefighter Cosmo Paris' last alarm as he, and all department apparatus, passed Fire Headquarters. Firefighter Paris died in the line of duty on January 8th.
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UPS: The Florence Board of Fire Commissioners plans to establish a lieutenants position, which will mean a promotion to one of its five paid members. “This person's primary function will be overseeing training and safety, and making sure policies are updated,” Battalion Chief Kevin Mullin said. DOWNS: A Paterson fire inspection SUV and an auto were involved in an MVA at Main and Ward Streets, on January 4th. The fire inspector and a woman from the auto were taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. UPS: Maywood has entered a shared services agreement with Rochelle Park and Elmwood Park for the use of a mask fit machine. “Not every town is buying this equipment so towns are sharing the cost of the machine,” said Maywood Mayor Gregg Padovano. DOWNS: North Hudson Squad 2 was involved in an MVA at 34th St. and New York Ave., Union City, on January 10th, while responding to an alarm. UPS: Renovation work was completed at the Moonachie fire house that was severely damaged by Sandy. DOWNS: A Lakewood man was rushed to St. Barnabas Burn Center, January 7th, after a fire at his Pine St. home, authorities said. UPS: Ray Brown was honored for his 50-years of service with the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company. He served as chief, helped build a new fire hall and also served as fire commissioner. DOWNS: A Tabernacle firefighter was injured, January 10th, in a weather-related accident on Route 206 in Southampton, according to the NJ State Police. Around 8 a.m., while dozens of accidents were being reported around Burlington County, the Tabernacle Fire District 1 apparatus was responding to an incident when it lost control, said State Police Lt. Stephen Jones. The driver
of the apparatus sustained back and neck injuries, police said. The icy road conditions contributed to the crash and Route 206 was closed for some time, the lieutenant said. UPS: The Perth Amboy Fire Department is receiving $477,520 in SAFER funds to hire new firefighters and retain existing volunteers. DOWNS: A 71-year-old pilot was killed when his plane landed in a wooded hilltop off Riegelsville-Milford Rd., January 16th, in Holland Township. There was “dense fog and rain” at the time of the crash, officials said. UPS: In light of the deteriorating conditions of two city firehouses, Clifton officials introduced a bond ordinance appropriating $360,000 for structural renovations intended to repair emergent structural and electrical issues at the quarters of Engine Co.'s 1 and 3. DOWNS: Two women were hospitalized on January 14th after they tried to put out a fire in a Edinburg Road home in West Windsor, officials said. After they were ordered out, firefighters extinguished the blaze. UPS: Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church and Chapter 453 of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association donated $3,500 to Wyckoff-$1,500 for the fire department and $2,000 for the ambulance corps. The fire department plans to use the money to buy two multi-gas meters to be installed into the chief and assistant chief vehicles. DOWNS: A contractor, who was using a torch to break up ice on the roof of a home in Englewood, accidentally caused a two alarm fire that resulted in extensive damage to the Hillside Avenue structure's attic, January 25th, officials said. UPS: The Englewood City Council unanimously introduced a bond ordinance in January to fund construction for a new five bay $7.2 million firehouse to replace the older, delapidated building. It will be located between police headquarters and the ambulance corps building and allow apparatus to drive-through
as opposed to backing into quarters. The city will eventually demolish the current Williams St. building, as the property is tied into a development plan for the adjacent Lincoln School. DOWNS: An early morning fire on January 25th severely damaged Cape May's historic Bedford Inn. The fire spread quickly through the three story building built in 1883 with balloon frame construction. UPS: HMA Fire, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Absolute Fire Protection Co., of South Plainfield, teamed up to loan a piece of firefighting apparatus to the Meadowlands Fire Department to use during the Super Bowl. The T6 high-pressure suppression system is mounted on a Polaris Ranger six wheel vehicle. It can more easily maneuver the cramped and crowded conditions around, and if needed, inside the stadium. DOWNS: Two members of a Leonia family died, January 30th, in a fire that destroyed their Maple Street home. UPS: Jersey City will receive a $6.9 million SAFER grant to hire 25 new firefighters and to replace or retain 24 firefighters, who retired or whose positions were slated for elimination due to budget cuts, officials said. DOWNS: Federal and state officials and investigators were pouring over the contents of suspicious envelopes delivered in the mail, on January 31st, to six hotels near MetLife Stadium in Bergen County. The Super Bowl hoax disrupted hotel visitors and tied up emergency response resources for much of the day. Initial tests by the FBI found that the substance is “not likely to be hazardous” according to officials. UPS: In North Hudson, Daniel DeOrio was promoted to battalion chief in January. New fire captains are Richard DeSimone, Matthew Caliente, Michael Crossan, Michael Alvarado, Thomas Van Leuven, Carlos Perez, David Lacarrubba, Steven Wojtowicz and Jose Ramos.
ERIC MURPHY
Far Hills-Bedminster extrication On Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 9:13 a.m., the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department, Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad and Somerset Medical Center ALS Unit 681 were dispatched to the ramp from 78 westbound to 287 northbound for an auto accident with entrapment. Chief Eric Murphy established command and confirmed a vehicle off the roadway into a tree with one patient trapped. Engine 29-101 stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. Two doors were removed, the roof removed, and the dashed was raised in order to gain access to the patient and remove them to a waiting ambulance. Due to the injury, a medevac
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was requested and landed nearby at the NJ State DOT yard. A landing zone was set up by the Pottersville Fire Department with Engine 63-101. The Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department responded with Engines 29-101 and 29-102, Incident Command Vehicle 29 and Utility 29-2. The Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad responded with 29-BLS-52. Advanced life support was provided by Somerset Medical Center ALS Unit 681 and Northstar. - ERIC MURPHY
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Cranford Engine 1 operating at a 3-alarm structure fire on 11th Ave. in Roselle.
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North Hudson's ten promotions included (front row): Captains Richard DeSimone, Matthew Caliente, Michael Crossan, Michael Alvarado, Thomas Van Leuven, Carlos Perez, David Lacarrubba, Steven Wojtowicz, Jose Ramos, and Battalion Chief Daniel DeOrio next to Chief of Department Frank Montagne (right).
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Hillsborough Woods Road Ladder 38-118 operating in the driveway at a house fire on Abby Ct.
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Snowblower demo in Allendale A recent drill in Allendale consisted of a demonstration of the most common areas where certain types of entanglements may occur in addition to possible methods of disassembling a snowblower machine. The Ramsey Rescue Squad and the Saddle River Fire Department also took part in the evening's presentation.
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First due to Super Bowl XLVIII First due to Super Bowl XLVIII, Meadowlands Fire Ladder 1 is shown here at Metlife Stadium complex just prior to the big game. The match up between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos is the first time the event has been held in New Jersey. Numerous area fire departments also supported the historic football game with fire and EMS coverage.
Wantage, NJ. On December 26th, members of the Wantage Fire Department, Colesville Company along with the Wantage First Aid Squad, the Sussex County Fire Marshal and state police were called out to a working tractor fire at 43 Medaugh in Wantage Township at around 6:30 p.m. Initial reports were that the fire may be suspicious and is under investigation.
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Quick work averts major fire Franklin Lakes firefighters, with mutual aid from surrounding towns, kept a relatively small fire from becoming a major one at a shopping center on January 26th. Firefighters were dispatched at about 7:50 a.m. to the Urban Farms Shopping Center on Franklin Lakes Rd. A fire in an outside planter had extended to the building and threatened to extend throughout the center. Mutual aid was called immediately as companies quickly opened up and put water on the fire. The fire was knocked and under control in less than thirty minutes. A dry cleaners and an italian restaurant received minor damage. A Chinese restaurant suffered some smoke damage and was closed for the day. Other stores in the center, including the Market Basket Supermarket were able to remain open. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Two alarm blaze strikes in Vineland Vineland, NJ. Vineland firefighters battled a fire in a commercial/residential building that caused heavy damage. The temperature was 12 degrees, with snow falling and wind blowing, when firefighters were dispatched at 11:36 p.m., on January 28th, for a building fire in the 200 block of Landis Avenue. The Cumberland County 911 Center dispatched the all hands based on initial reports of heavy fire showing. A second alarm quickly followed. Companies responding were Engines 11, 31, 42 and 61, LTs 1 and 6 and L 2 along with Vineland EMS. Engine 61 was met with heavy
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fire showing in the first floor rear and extending to the second floor and the attic of a two and a half story, wood-frame house. The first floor contained offices and the second floor was an apartment apparently not occupied. E-61’s crew stretched a one and three quarter inch line to the rear and was quickly backed up with a second line, which was taken to the second floor. The fire was gaining headway in the attic. Ladder 2’s crew took a line up the attic stairs and knocked down the heavy fire.
Chief Robert Pagnini placed the fire under control at 12:46 a.m. Crews remained on the scene for several more hours for overhaul and investigation. In all, 32 fire and EMS personnel responded to the fire. Heavy damage occurred to the first floor C side with moderate damage to the second floor C side and attic. There was heavy smoke damage throughout. Footing was treacherous, but no injuries were reported. The fire appears to have originated on the first floor of the C/D corner and the cause is under investigation. - JOHN CARR
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Hardyston responds to rollover At 2:00 a.m. on January 10th, Hardyston Fire responded to a reported rollover on Crystal Springs Road. Upon arrival of Hardyston Chief advised that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Hardyston EMS responded to check. One person was shaken up by the accident. An investigation into the cause of the accident was conducted by Hardyston Police.
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Franklin Lakes home is gutted A three alarm fire, which is initially believed to have started due to a defective stone fireplace, destroyed a large home in Franklin Lakes on December 29th. The fire was first reported by the residents at 2:02 a.m. and by the time firefighters arrived, flames were showing from the attached garage and extending to the main part of the building. A second alarm was called for, followed shortly by a third. After
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some initial water supply problems, companies made an aggressive attack and soon had the visible fire knocked down, but heavy smoke continued to push from the structure. Fire briefly showed from a vent hole in the roof, but that was quickly taken care of by a tower
ladder stream. Members continued to open up and extinguish hot spots and by about 4:00, the fire was able to be placed under control. One firefighter received a minor laceration to the hand. No other injuries were reported. Units from Wyckoff, Ramsey, Mahwah, Waldwick, Oakland, Midland Park, and Fair Lawn assisted at the scene. - BILL TOMPKINS
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On January 17th, Clifton firefighters fought a second alarm on Van Houten Ave. Engine Co. 6 is located right down the street from the blaze and yes was first due!!
Two window washers became stuck on the sixth floor of a seven story building when their scaffolding tilted fifteen degrees and became locked at 140 East Ridgewood Ave in Paramus. Engine 1 and Tower 1, along with Rescue 7 and 9, arrived to find two workers stuck on the side of the building. Tower 1 set up to rescue the two men, however a malfunction caused the truck to be out of service and mutual aid from Oradell for a tower. In the meantime, command requested two USAR Rescues to respond from Hackensack and Paterson to help with the rescue. It took a little over an hour to rescue the men. One injury was reported of a hand laceration.
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Frigid fourth alarm in Paterson Paterson firefighters faced single digit temperatures and gusty winds as they battled a four alarm house fire on January 7th. The fire, which started about 1:30 in a two and a half story frame dwelling at 116 Park Ave. quickly escalated in alarm level due to the extreme conditions. Flames consumed the attic area and roof of the structure before being knocked down by about 5:00. Companies remained at the scene hitting hot spots and then taking up the many frozen lines that were still in the street. No serious injuries were reported and the cause is being investigated.
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New Years Eve blaze destroys several buildings in Haledon
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Chimney fire extends in Allendale On Saturday, January 11th, 2014, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Allendale Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential dwelling on Hillside Ave, for a possible chimney fire. Upon arrival of Captain 960, a developing smoke condition was found with the potential of fire in the walls. First due Engine 935 stretched into the fire room and after opening up the walls extinguished the fire. Second due Truck 941 assisted with checking the second
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floor for extension while Engine 932 established the water supply. Additional units Wyckoff Truck 241, Ramsey Truck 441, Engine 433, Mahwah Engine 425, Ladder 2, and the Allendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps assisted on scene. - ROBERT POLICHT
A New Year's Eve blaze in Haledon tore through a quiet neighborhood, destroying two homes and damaging several others. Units were dispatched at 10:41 JUMP TO FILE# p.m. to report 010114109 smoke in the area of King St and Morrisee Ave. Assistant Chief Chris Bakker reported heavy fire in the rear of 438 Morrisee Ave with severe exposure problems. With heavy fire quickly consuming the dwelling, Chief of Department Mike Moscatello quickly called for mutual aid directly to the scene. The fire quickly extended into the exposures before companies made their arrival. Engine's 2 and 3 were faced with water supply issues due to low water pressure, Also during the early stages, live power lines fell from the building draping over several apparatus. The vacant home, which was the original fire building, burned to the ground. The roof of 436 Morrisee collapsed and the property is also a total loss. The other neighboring home at 442 Morrisee is repairable, but was damaged by fire, smoke and water. Two homes across the street were damaged by the blaze along with a car. Mutual aid was provided at the scene by Paterson, North
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Haledon, Hawthorne, Wayne and Prospect Park. While companies from Woodland Park, Totowa, and Little Falls covered the town. The cause is under investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor' s Office and the Haledon
Fire Prevention Bureau. During the late stages of this Blaze Near by North Haledon firefighters were faced what a working house fire that was quickly controlled. - DAMIEN DANIS
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Warren Grove structure fire At 11:31 a.m. on December 31st, calls to 911 reported smoke coming from a residentce on the 1200 block of Grays Road. Stafford Police were first confirmed heavy smoke showing from the roof and second floor. A second alarm was quickly struck. Stations 48, 47, 52, 70, 71, and 12 were assigned. EMS was provide by Stafford EMS. Crews used two-one and three quarter inch to the seed out the fire and had the fire under control in less then an hour. No one was home at the time of the fire and no one was injured. The fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals office.
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The Basking Ridge Fire Company recently installed a new sign designed and constructed by the Great American Sign Company of Basking Ridge. The fire company has been part of the community for 110 years and was losing its identity with fading cracking and rotting of its original sign.
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Car versus building in Little Egg Harbor sends two to hospital Just before 4:00 p.m. on January 20th, a car struck a building at 281 Mathistown Rd. Police reported two persons stuck in the car. Station 71 was hit for an extrication assignment. 7100 had command. Command ordered 7101 to remove all doors. Great Bay EMS requested two rigs along with a medic unit to respond. The extrication took about 20 minutes to complete and Squad 85 along with MONOC medics took both patients to a nearby hospital. The cause of the MVC is under investigation by LEHPD.
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Swearing in ceremony in Mantua Township Mantua Township, NJ - On January 16, 2014, a swearing in ceremony was held at the Mantua Township Fire District Jackson Road station. The Mantua Board of Fire Commissioners promoted Fire Official Nick Lamana to District Captain and he will hold a dual role. Family, friends, and members were all out to support Nick in his promotion. We wish him the best of luck in his new position.
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Fire in Maywood On a night when temperatures hovered around five degrees on January 8th, Maywood firefighters with help from Hackensack and Rochelle Park, quickly extinguished a fire in the boiler room of an apartment building at 575 Elm Street. In spite of the temperatures, the approximately 3:00 a.m. fire was controlled with little damage and no reported injuries.
Quick knockdown of Little Ferry house fire Firefighters made a fast attack and extinguishment of a fire in a home in Little Ferry on January 18th. The Little Ferry Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 6:00 p.m. to 160 Summit Circle for a reported fire in the house. On arrival, a cloud of smoke covered the house. A second alarm was called for and after confirming all residents were out, lines were stretched to the fire in the basement. The fire, believed to be electrical in origin, was quickly extinguished, but a heavy smoke condition continued on all floors and from the eaves. After extensive opening up and checking for extension, the smoke condition lightened and the fire was placed under control with no reported injuries. Units from South Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, WoodRidge, Ridgefield Park, and Moonachie assisted at the scene.
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Six alarms and ten degrees in Union City
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The command board (right) was hit by a stream and immediately created a sheet of ice over same, making it inoperable.
Union City, NJ. A rapid moving fire tore through a row of closely exposed dwellings in this densely populated city sending scores of people running out into the street, some in the bed clothes, in ten degree weather on January 23rd. The multiple alarm blaze left 66 residents homeless. R e s i d e n t , JUMP TO FILE # Damaris Santos, 012414101 told officials that when she turned out the lights in her apartment, she realized there was an orange glow and then saw flames at he bathroom window. She ran into the hallway and screamed “Fire, Fire!” to warn other residents. An air gust slammed her door, locking it with her nine year old Chihuahua barking inside. She tried, but could not break down the door. The pet was lost as a result of the fire. No fire alarms were heard. Around 11:30 p.m. North Hudson fire companies were dispatched to a reported fire at 51919th Street. First Battalion Chief Anthony Venezia arrived to find fire on the top-floor of the three-story woodframe OMD, with a brick veneer. As he exited his vehicle, an explosion of flames blew out of the top-floor windows sending glass and flying embers down onto the street where residents were running out to safety and now screaming in fear. The chief notified fire control that two buildings were now going and strike a second alarm. Flames that had extended to Exposure B, another wood-frame dwelling, were now spreading to another home at Exposure B-1. The third alarm was transmitted. Firefighters began an interior attack, but flames were moving too fast and dropping to floors below. Outside hand-lines were set up, plus a ladder pipe and deck gun. Freezing water quickly turned streets and sidewalks into ice. The command post, on the opposite side of 19th Street, was hit by a stream of water and the command board was quickly covered with a sheet of ice, including company magnets, leaving it inoperable. Flames also extended to Exposure D, a two story attached dwelling. Fourth and fifth alarms were transmitted by Deputy Chief Nick Gazzillo, bringing companies from Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne to the scene. During this time, another working fire was transmitted on the 1100 block of New York Avenue in an OMD. The fire was quickly knocked down by Squad 1 and mutual aid units that included Harrison, Jersey City and Secaucus. This blaze displaced three families. Some residents watched their homes burn in the freezing
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weather and others were transported to nearby Jose Marti Freshman Academy for shelter and assistance from the Red Cross and city officials. A rehab bus was supplied by the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management where residents were placed before the school was open. It then became a rehab shelter for firefighters. The Gong Club canteen supplied warm drinks and donuts to ice covered firefighters. City DPW workers were quickly called out and covered the streets and sidewalks with rock salt.
It took several hours before the stubborn fire was placed under control around 5:30 a.m.. Despite the icy conditions in the street and roof tops, there were only a few minor injuries reported by members. A sixth alarm was transmitted for relief purposes. The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety was called in to assist in the fire investigation. “Firefighters are tough and do the best they can,” said Chief of Department Frank Montagne. - RON JEFFERS
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at Howell fire At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17th, Howell Townshipo Communications dispatched District 5 (Freewood Acres) to the 600 block of Fort Plains Road for a reported structure fire. JUMP TO FILE # Chief 5-66 (W. 122513104 Donahue) was first on location with a two and a half story single family dwelling with fire showing from an attached garage. He established Fort Plains Rd. command and requested Jackson Township No. 1 (Ocean Co. Station 55) as the RIT company with a tanker from District 2 (Adelphia). Ladder 5-91 was the first-due piece, and stretched a one and three quarter inch attack line to the front door to begin an interior attack. Just as the hose team cracked the front door, air was sucked into the dwelling and a backdraft occurred, causing an explosion in the rear of the home. No firefighters were injured in the explosion, but within seconds the house was fully involved. Command ordered a full defensive
operation at this point and had District 2 (Adelphia) redispatched for manpower. District 1 (Squankum) was requested for a tanker to the scene and an engine to the fill site, Jackson Mills (Ocean Co. Station 54) for a tanker, Cassville (Ocean Co. Station 56) for a tanker and a response from Howell Township OEM and the Howell Township Fire Bureau. Companies finally got the fire under control and extinguished just before 3:30 a.m. No injuries occurred during the operations and the family was not home at the time of the blaze. The scene is under investigation by the Howell Township Fire Bureau Office and the Monmouth County Fire Marshals office. The full response consisted of Ladder 5-91, Squad 5-78, Tanker 5-96 and Brush 5-93 from Freewood Acres; Tanker 2-96 and Engine 2-76 from Adelphia; Tanker 1-96, Engine 1-78 and Rescue 186 from Squankum; Engine 5521 from Jackson Twp.; Tanker 5608 from Cassville; and Tanker 5408 (to the scene) and Engine 5411 (cover at Freewood Acres) from Jackson Mills. - SHAUN KENNETT
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Elizabeth 5th alarm destroys six businesses
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Paterson firefighters battle a second alarm gas fed fire Paterson firefighter had their hands full when they were dispatched to 317 Delaware Ave for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene just before noon to find heavy smoke showing from the basement and first floor of a two story home. Firefighters attempted an interior attack on the fire, but were pulled out of the building due to water problems from a severed 5in. An aggressive exterior attack was made and members re-entered the building to make a second push on the fire. Firefighters found fire running the walls on the first floor and starting to extend to the second floor. The fire on the first floor and basement were knocked down, but due to a gas fed fire, crews were forced to evacuate the building for
A fast moving fire tore through a building at the corner of S. Broad and Summer Streets on the morning of January 30th, consuming all six businesses in the structure but causing only minor injuries. Companies arrived at 564 S. Broad St. at 5:17 a.m. to find heavy smoke pushing from all areas of the one story frame and masonry structure. A second alarm was transmitted at 5:18, followed by a third and fourth alarm sounded simultaneously at 5:19.
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The fire had a good head start and when the front windows were vented, heavy fire soon appeared. The roof began to collapse within fifteen minutes of arrival. The defensive operation included five aerial master streams, several Blitz-Fires, and hand lines. Long stretches were needed due to dead hydrants, and Elizabeth’s notoriously small water
mains. Mutual aid was called from across Union County as well as from Newark. With the exposures protected, the flames slowly subsided and the fire was able to be placed under control in about three hours. Two firefighters received minor injuries due to falls on the ice that formed across the fire scene. The cause is under investigation. - BILL TOMPKINS
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a second time as heavy fire vented from the second floor windows and though the roof. Tower 1, along with multiple hand lines went into operation and knocked down the heavy fire. Crews continued to pour water into the building as other firefighters started to open up from the outside. The fire was placed under control in about two hours. Two people were taken to the hospital, however it is unknown if any other injuries were reported. The fire remains under investigation to determine the cause. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Garage fire in Hackensack On Friday, January 3rd at 11:49 a.m., members of the 4th platoon responded to 384 Haynes Street on a telephone alarm reporting a fire a full box assignment was dispatched. Deputy 4 reported smoke in the area and confirmed a well involved garage fire detached from the house. Arriving companies began fire attack quickly, bringing the fire under control with in 15 minutes with no extension to exposures. Engines 1, 2, 4, & 5 Ladder 1, Rescue 1 operated at the scene. No injuries were reported to any members or civilians. Hackensack Fire Prevention handled the investigation.
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Englewood firefighters make great stop Englewood firefighters were dispatched around 2:30 p.m. on January 2nd to the corner of Liberty Rd. and Glenbrook Parkway for a reported house fire. Command found a large two and a half story wood frame with heavy fire on the first floor and extending. A second alarm was transmitted on arrival bringing mutual aid from Tenafly, Hackensack, and Teaneck.
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Engine two stretched a supply line down Liberty Rd. Members pulled two-one and three quarter inch hand lines through the front door and knocked down the fire. In the meantime, fire extended to the second floor and into the attic. Firefighters made an aggres-
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Torch sparks Perth Amboy house fire Perth Amboy, NJ. Seven people were temporarily displaced from their home on January 5, 2014 after an individual accidentally started a fire in an external wall while soldering a pipe. Perth Amboy firefighters were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to 801 Shannon Ave. for a reported fire. Upon arrival, smoke was emanating from the eaves of a two story wood-frame dwelling. A hand line was advanced through the front door of the home, where fire was found in the walls and ceiling on the first floor below a second floor bathroom.
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The bulk of the fire was extinguished quickly, but the walls and ceilings needed to be pulled to check for extension in pipe chases and hidden void spaces around the tub. An additional hand line was advanced to the exterior on the D side as there was evidence of smoldering wood behind the insulation and vinyl siding. Crews on the interior and exterior opened up the walls and extin-
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guished hot spots for approximately an hour before declaring the fire under control. Although the fire was extinguished quickly, enough damage was caused to deem the home uninhabitable. Mutual aid fire departments from Hopelawn and South Amboy assisted at the scene, while additional fire departments from Woodbridge Township covered the city during the incident. - KEITH ADDIE
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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser
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Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-
beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.
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Cape May battles fire in Victorian bed and breakfast The Cape May Fire Department B Shift was alerted at 5:30 a.m. on January 25, 2014 for an activated fire alarm at 805 Stockton Ave., the Bedford Inn Bed and Breakfast. The building is a balloon frame constructed building circa. mid-late 1800's. Upon arrival, Lt. Rea established command and relayed a working fire to Cape May Police dispatch. A first alarm assignment was dispatched bringing the off duty and volunteer personnel from the and the US Coast Guard Fier Department. Chief Inderwies (5100) assumed command and quickly requested a second alarm be sounded. The West Cape May, Cape May Point, Townbank, Erma (RIC), and Villas (coverage) Fire Companies were alerted.
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A quick and aggressive interior attack was made to halt the spread of the fire. Due to the balloon frame construction, crews worked to open the ceilings and walls on each of the three floors to extinguish the fire. The fire traveled in the walls and proved to be a challenge for personnel. The fire was declared out at approximately 7:00 a.m. by command. E xtensive overhaul was performed to assure the fire was completely extinguished. The fire is under investigation by the Cape May County Fire Marshal's Office, the NJ State Fire Marshal's Office, and the CMPD. - ALEXANDER COULTER
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Hackensack Fire Department members donate toys On Tuesday, December 17, 2013, members of the Hackensack Fire Department IAFF Locals 2081 and 3172 purchased gifts for 75 children, ranging in age from three months old to 17 years old. They are all part of the Youth Consultation Services (YCS) of Bergen County, which is located in Hackensack. Most if not all of these kids do not have parents, or they have been takes away from their parents. Members of the department wanted the children to be in the holiday spirit and were glad to assist (YCS) with this toy drive. Without our drive, these kids would not have received presents for Christmas said (Roberto Burgos sectary of IAFF local 2081). The look on the kids faces when they received their gifts was priceless.
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Hazmat spill at Southern Ocean Medical Center Stafford Township, NJ - Just after 10 a.m. on December 2nd, a 911 call was recived at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Twp. for a small amount of formaldehyde spilled in a custodial closet next to labor and delivery. At no time were any patients in danger and the building wasn't evacuated. The spill was contained to the closest. Three workers were treated in the emergency room for inhalation systems, but all were quickly released. Fire departments from Stafford and Barnegat assisted in containing the spill with Berkley Township hazmat units. Stafford EMS along with Quality EMS were on standby. All units were clear by 100 p.m.
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Fire burned through the roof in the rear of the home.
Attic fire damages Roxbury home Roxbury, NJ. At around 12:30 p.m. on January 25th, Roxbury firefighters were called to 14 Lincoln Drive on a reported structure fire. Units found JUMP TO FILE# heavy smoke show- 012614100 ing and fire burning in the roof area around the chimney. As firefighters made their way to the interior of the dwelling, they found a working fire in the attic. Firefighters stretched two-one and three quarter inch inch hose lines to the attic area and were able to gain access via the attic pull down stairs and by opening the ceilings on the second floor. Heavy fire conditions burned through the roof causing extensive damage. Firefighters were able to knock down the heavy fire within ten minutes, but remained on scene overhauling to ensure all fire was extinguished. The fire was deemed under control by 1:15 p.m. The Netcong Fire Department responded to the scene as the rapid intervention crew. All three Roxbury Fire Companies worked at the scene. A mutual aid ambulance from the Stanhope-Netcong First Aid Squad assisted Roxbury Fire Department EMS. The Morris County Mobile Ambulance Bus responded to provide rehab for firefighters. The occupants of the home escaped without injury. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Roxbury Police and Roxbury Fire Prevention Bureau. - ADAM ALBERTI
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How’s your driving Part IIIdriving emergencies STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell
When driving your own vehicle or emergency apparatus, you should always be observing the road ahead and surrounding areas looking for hazards as they may turn into emergencies. You look for the hazards in order to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. When you see a hazard, think about the emergencies that could develop and figure out what you would do. Be prepared to take action based on your plans, it will keep you from panicking. When you drive at night, drivers can't see hazards as quickly as in daylight, so they have less time to respond. Drivers caught by surprise are less able to avoid a crash. The problems of night driving involve the driver, the roadway, and the vehicle. Drive slower when lighting is poor or confusing. Drive slowly enough to be sure you can stop in the distance you can see ahead. The New York State Drivers and Chauffeurs Manuals cover numerous driving emergencies and one of the subjects covered relates to the best practices to use when driving in rain, fog, or snow. Experienced drivers know that even just a thin coating of rain, snow or ice makes roads slippery. And wet leaves can be especially slippery and hazardous. You can improve your driving safety by slowing down under these conditions and by increasing your following distance. Be extra careful on curves, turns and expressway ramps. In heavy rain, your vehicle's tires may begin to actually ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement. This "hydroplaning" can cause complete loss of traction and steering control. Hydroplaning usually occurs at higher speeds, but it also can occur if your vehicle's tires are tread worn or improperly inflated. When there is heavy rain, it is almost always wise to drive more slowly. If your vehicle begins losing traction, slow down even more. Good tires with deep tread help prevent hydroplaning. Rain, fog, or snow makes it harder to see out through your vehicle's windshield, and difficult for other drivers to see you. New York State law requires you to turn on your vehicle's headlights whenever the weather conditions would ordinarily require the use of windshield wipers to clear rain, snow, sleet, and other precipitation. "Daytime running lights" do not qualify as headlights. If your windshield wipers cause streaks or smears, the blades must be replaced. High headlight beams reflect off rain, fog and falling snow. This makes it even harder for you to see
where you are going. For better visibility during these weather conditions, keep your vehicle's headlights on low beam. Reduce your speed. Signal your turns further ahead of time than usual to give other drivers and roadway users increased warning. Brake early when slowing behind another vehicle or coming to an intersection stop. Some vehicles have front fog lights, or front and rear fog lights, for use when heavy fog or similar hazardous weather conditions seriously restrict the driver's visibility. In New York State, all fog lights must be properly installed and of a type approved by the Commissioner of DMV. Front fog lights may be amber or white in color. Rear fog lights must be red and may be larger than the vehicle's regular taillights - they are intended to give advanced warning of your vehicle's presence to the drivers behind you. When visibility improves, you should switch off your vehicle's rear fog lights to reduce the glare that might affect other drivers. The manuals also cover additional types of emergencies one may encounter when driving and what to do in those situations. Those types of emergencies include tire blowout, loss of a wheel, steering failure and brake failure, headlight failure, stuck gas pedal, and running off the pavement. In addition, stalling on railroad tracks, vehicle approaching head on, blocked vision, fire, and going into water. The NY State Driver’s Manual and Commercial Drivers’ Manual is being used as a reference for much of the information provided in this article and I highly recommend that you locate a copy and review all it has to offer. The link to both manuals is through the NYS Motor Vehicle website. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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Greg Cariddi takes the oath of Chief of Department from Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo.
River Edge installs 2014 officers River Edge, N.J. The fire department's new officers for 2014 were installed at Company 2's firehouse in front of a standing room only crowd on January 11th. The new officers were led into the room by the members of the Bergen County Police Pipes and Drums band and the River Edge Fire Department Color Guard. Bergenfield Deputy Chief Jerry Naylis sang “God Bless America� with such an impact, that the crown gathered in. The ceremony was officiated by Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo, who expressed his honor working with the men and women of the River Edge Fire Department. During his term as mayor, the borough was hit with two severe storms,
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and he was especially impressed by the firefighter's dedication to duty during those hard times. Outgoing Fire Chief John Mauthe received the Ex-Chief's badge from his wife, Liz. He also received an Ex-Chief helmet from the new chief, Gregg Cariddi. After being sworn in, Chief Cariddi told the crowd that over 40 years ago, he entered the firehouse with his parents to check out the house and apparatus, as all kids love to do. He never imagined standing in the same building years later being sworn in as the chief.
His two sons are now young members of the department. Cariddi also served as a career firefighter in Hackensack, retiring as a lieutenant. During the ceremony, Chief Cariddi requested a moment of silence for Cliffside Park Firefighter Cosmo Paris, the first line of duty death in the U.S. this year, the U.S. Fire Administration ruled. The additional new officers for 2014 are Assistant Chief Eric Schultz; Deputy Chief William MacRae; Captains James Rush and Leonard Coyman; 1st Lieutenant Edward Trinkleback; and 2nd Lieutenants Timothy Carroll and Jason Kohlmann. - RON JEFFERS
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Roxbury firefighters battle early morning house fire Roxbury, NJ. At around 4:48 a.m. on January 27th, Roxbury firefighters responded to 126 Shippenport Rd. in the Landing section of the township for a reported house fire. Engine 22 found heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor B-side of a one and a half story wood frame dwelling. As Roxbury police officers were evacuating the residents, firefighters stretched a one and three quarter inch hose line to the seat of the fire and knocked it down within minutes. All three Roxbury fire companies worked on scene and Netcong Fire Department provided a Rapid Intervention Crew. The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes. The residents escaped without injury and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Roxbury Police Department and the Roxbury Fire Prevention Bureau. This was the third house fire in the township this week. RON JEFFERS
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Shed fire quickly extinguished by Margate firefighters On Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:01 p.m., the Margate City Fire Department was dispatched for a reported shed on fire at the rear of a property in the 100 Block North Jerome Avenue. Engine 22 and Quint 24 reported heavy smoke visible from both stations. Police units corrected the address to 406 N. Jerome Avenue and reported the shed was fully involved. Engines 22 and 201 and Deputy Chief Dan Adams arrived simultaneously. Engine 22 hit a hydrant coming in and DC Adams assumed Jerome Avenue command. Engine 22 with a crew of two stretched a one and three quarter inch crosslay and immediately attacked the fire, protecting the exposures. Upon arrival of Quint 24, under the command of Captain Scott Winneberger, a second one and three quarter inch crosslay was stretched to the B side exposure. There were two immediate exposure issues with the primary residence being within four feet of the shed and the B side exposure
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Ringwood installs 2014 officers On Saturday, January 11, 2014, the members of Ringwood Vol. Fire Co. #1 and their families came together with guests to celebrate their 2014 installation. At the beginning of the night, Chief George Stout announced the honored guests, including members of the Ringwood Council, the Mayor of Ringwood, members of the Ringwood Police Department and Ambulance Corp., and the Assistant Chiefs of both the Skyline and Erskine Fire Departments. Mutual aid company representatives in attendance included Deputy Chiefs of West Milford Companies 3 and 4, the Assistant Chief of the Wanaque Fire Depart-
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ment, and the Chief of Tuxedo (NY) Fire Company 3. The festivities began with the installation of RVFC1 firematic officers by Mayor Davidson. The officers sworn in were Chief George Stout; Assistant Chief Tim Riegel; Captain Robert Martino; Lieutenants Aaron Williams, Ryan Sondervan, Graig Gutowski; and Commissioner Barton Lidsky. The executive officers sworn in were President Jay Tempe, Vice President Graig Gutowski, Secretary Michael Hafner, Treasurer
Tommy Xu, and Sargeant of Arms Christopher Palace. Other awards given out that night included the Business of the Year, which was awarded to UPS due to the significantly generous contributions made by many of their employees to RVFC1. Five Year Awards went to Ryan Sondervan and Eamon Breen for Five years of active service. A Twenty Year Award and Life Member Status went to Kenneth Diaz for his 20 years of active service. A Thirty Year Award went to Louis Piccininno for his 30 years of active service. - KENNETH DIAZ
Residents donate to food pantry Atlantic Highlands residents opened their cabinets and supply closets to donate hundreds of items during the Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad’s annual Santa Runs event. The items, JUMP TO FILE # which were deliv- 121713101 ered to the Atlantic Highlands Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church, were collected as Santa and his elves from the AHFAS visited borough streets December 9th-12th. For the past several years, the AHFAS has built in a food drive into the annual Santa Runs, when Santa and his helpers from the allvolunteer organization visit one part of town each night. During the runs, Santa travels by a specially built sleigh designed for Atlantic Highlands streets and is helped by ambulances and volunteers from the AHFAS. While on the road, Santa poses with children, delivers candy canes, and helps spread cheer throughout the town. Residents responded to the AHFAS request for donations of non-perishable items in large numbers. Many families waited in front of their homes with bags and
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AHFAS ambulance being loaded for a delivery to the food pantry.
boxes of items for the drive. Donations included food products, toiletries, cleaning supplies, all-important paper products along with other items that will go directly to help the area needy. “The support from the community has been incredible,” said AHFAS Chief Tom Hayden. “Their generosity will go a long way to help many people in the area during the holiday season.” The “Santa Runs” are an annual
mission by the AHFAS to engage with the youngest members of the community, along with their families, in a non-emergency way. The visits are accompanied by flashing lights, sirens and holiday music. Residents were able to track Santa’s progress on Facebook and Twitter, with several residents posting pictures of Santa and their children. - RICHARD HUFF
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Sunrise over Jefferson, firefighters making plans to reenter.
Jefferson Township inferno sends flames skyward Jefferson Township, NJ. Fire broke out Saturday night, December 28th around 7 p.m. at Sars Auto Wreckers on Schoolhouse Road in the Milton section of Jefferson Township. JUMP TO FILE# On arrival, a 123113108 good part the salvage yard was well involved sending flames over 75 feet into the sky. Firefighters had to make their way through the narrow paths and between cars piled on top of one another to get to the fire. Firefighters also attacked the fire from Ridge Road, cutting their way through fences, a gate, and roller hockey rinks. A water shuttle was set up and two dump sites were established with multipliable fill sites. Tenders from three counties assisted. The county’s two foam tenders were also called to the scene to provide foam. Over 25 fire departments responded the first operational period to this fire. One minor injury was reported. - WILLIE CIRONE
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Flanders firefighters escort Santa Flanders, NJ. With sirens wailing to alert neighborhood children, Flanders Fire Company #1 apparatus drove Santa Claus up and down local streets where he stopped to chat with children, pose for photographs and collect toys for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program. The long-standing tradition netted lots of good photos and smiles along with 500 additional toys for the Toys for Tots program, bringing to about 1,100 the number of toys given to the program this year by Flanders firefighters and emergency medical technicians. “The Flanders Fire Company #1 serves the community in a variety of different ways, not just responding to JUMP TO FILE# calls for help,” said 010914100 Doug Fenichel, president of the Flanders Fire Company Association, the organization that handles the business affairs of the department. “This is a way to have some fun and take care of local children.” “It’s something everyone looks forward to doing all year,” said Kevin Dolan, association treasurer and the firefighter, who coordinates Santa’s visit and the fire company’s participation with the Toys for Tots program. “Everyone has a good time and it serves kids in the community.” The Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad has driven Santa around town since the 1960s, when members escorted Santa from a local airport to a local service club’s annual Christmas meeting. The route gradually expanded to cover more of the growing town. Today, the airport is gone and the event has evolved into one anticipated by local children. It’s also the second prong of the fire company’s efforts to support the Toys for Tots program. Flanders firefighters, EMTs and people from the community braved the snow on December 14 to pass about 600 toys into a boxcar that was part of a train that brought Santa Claus and a U.S. Marine to Mount Olive Township. The train stopped at the Flan-
ders firehouse. It was the fifth year the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad hosted the Toys for Tots train. This year, members of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and Mount Olive Po-
lice Department assisted in the effort to gather toys. Many local residents and their children also greeted the train.
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Fireworks ignite at Kenilworth house fire Kenilworth, NJ. Fireworks may have played a part in a threealarm fire on January 1, 2014 that heavily damaged a single-family home and gave the appearance of Independence Day to responding firefighters. The Kenilworth Fire Department was dispatched just before 1:00 a.m. to the corner of Kenilworth Blvd. and Epping Dr. for the reported house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found JUMP TO FILE # heavy fire in an at- 010414116 tached garage of a large two-story dwelling with extension to the living area and a vehicle parked in the driveway. Not only were firefighters faced with heavy fire conditions, but also an arsenal of fireworks present in the garage detonating and shooting out of the garage doors into the street, causing an additional safety concern. A water supply was established and hand lines were advanced to the garage and interior of the dwelling as the fire was spreading to the first floor and auto exposing to the second floor directly above the garage. A second water supply was needed due to a defective hydrant, but suppression efforts were able to continue. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in the garage quickly, but active fire was present on the first and second floors where additional hand lines were stretched. Firefighters made a nice stop and were able to darken the flames that had extended from the garage before it consumed the entire living area. Ceilings and walls in the immediate area were opened up to ensure all hot spots in void spaces were extinguished. All visible fire was extinguished in just over an hour and was declared under control around 2:25 a.m., but firefighters remained on scene for an extended period of time conducting overhaul and wrapping up frozen equipment. The home was occupied at the time of the fire, but everyone was able to escape unharmed. One firefighter sustained a minor injury at the scene and was treated and released. The garage and immediate areas on the first and second floors suffered heavy fire damage, while the rest of the home sustained smoke and water damage and was deemed uninhabitable. Mutual aid fire departments from Union, Roselle Park, Clark, and Scotch Plains were summoned to the scene to assist, while additional Union County fire departments covered the town during the incident. The exact cause of the intense blaze is being investigated by fire officials, but it appears to have started in the attached garage. - KEITH ADDIE
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More jobs lost as ALF closes doors Whether you like their apparatus or you didn’t, it is a shame that American LaFrance had to close their doors, which resulted in at least the loss of 150 jobs. As of January 17th, they closed plants at three locations in Monks Corner, SC, Ephrata, PA and Los Angeles, CA. They advised their customers that a third party will be able to supply parts after the closure. The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company was formed in 1904 in Elmira, NY and a Canadian location was opened in Toronto, Ontario under the name of LaFrance-Foamite. That company operated until 1971. We certainly send our best to the former employees in hopes that they will find work. In the last column we briefly reported on a delivery by New Jersey Emergency Vehicles of a Smeal 100 foot RM platform to the Grenloch Fire Company in Washington Township (Gloucester County.) Additional specs were since obtained on this vehicle and they are as follows: Spartan Gladiator EMFD chassis with six seat cab having a 10 inch raised roof and 10 inch notch, Cummins ISX, 550 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission, V-MUX Multiplex electrical system, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, 400 gallon water tank, 1 ½-inch front bumper discharge, hose bed with 600 feet of four-inch hose, Onan 10 kw hydraulic generator, 250 cubic feet of compartment space, 166 feet of ground ladders, Smeal steel chrome plated waterway, Smeal AL-11 Aerial Information System, Smeal Fire Truck Leveling Assist, 1250 pound aerial platform dry tip load, 500 pound wet tip load flowing 2000 gpm, dual Akron StreamMaster platform monitors, 500 pound platform rapelling arm, platform parapet ladder mount and a platform Stokes Basket mount. They also delivered a Classic 170, Type 1 ambulance on a Ford F-450 chassis to the West Milford FAS (Passaic County.) Sparta in Sussex County received an E-ONE HP-100 platform on a Cyclone II chassis. Fire & Safety Services received the following Pierce orders: For Palisades Park (Bergen County) an Arrow XT, stainless steel rescue with non-walk-in body and for Point Pleasant Beach (Ocean County) a Saber Encore medium duty rescue. They are prepping several trucks at the time of this writing. Campbell Supply Co,. LLC reports that they received an order from the Edison Township Division of Fire (Middlesex County), for a 100 foot midmount Spartan ERV platform which will replace their Seagrave 95 foot Aerialscope. Specs include a Gladiator LFD chassis with a 265.5 inch wheelbase and six seat flat roof cab, Cummins ISX 15, 500 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Whelen LED warning lights, aluminum body, five-section ladder with 1000 pound payload capacity, Onan 12 kw quiet diesel generator, two Hannay cord reels and 167 feet of ground ladders. They have delivered to Rahway (Union County) a Spartan ERV 1500 gpm pumper on a Metro Star chassis. Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.
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Morgan Truck 2 operating at a condominium fire on Harbour Club Dr. in Sayreville. KEITH ADDIE
Smoke detectors alert Sayreville resident of fire Sayreville, NJ. Firefighters were able to avert disaster battling a condominium fire on January 20, 2014 after a floor collapsed during suppression operations, leaving at least two units heavily damaged. All Sayreville Fire Companies were dispatched at 12:11 a.m. to 1104 Harbour Club Dr. for a reported structure fire after a resident was awakened by the sound of activated smoke detectors and discovered smoke filling the condo unit. The homeowner managed to exit the home safely and found the rear of the condo building in flames. A neighbor at unit 1103 called 911 to report the fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy fire engulfing the rear of the building and spreading to the roof. A hand line was advanced through the front door to the second floor where heavy fire conditions were encountered by the suppression crew. Just as the interior crew started
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to knock down the bulk of the fire and advance further, they felt the floor shift and collapse into the first floor. Luckily, firefighters remained near the stairs and were able to exit the building unharmed. Additional hand lines were advanced to the exterior and neighboring units to extinguish remaining fire in the walls and roof line. Vent holes were cut in the roof to expose the fire that had entered the attic space and ceilings and walls were pulled in adjacent units to check for extension and cut off any fire in the void spaces. All visible fire was darkened within an hour and declared under control shortly after. A total of four units, two of which were vacant, were damaged during the blaze and deemed uninhabitable. Several residents were dis-
placed and are being assisted by Sayreville Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross to seek temporary shelter. No firefighter injuries were reported at the scene. One resident from an adjacent unit was transported to a local hospital with smoke inhalation, but was treated and released. Mutual aid fire departments from Laurence Harbor and Cheesequake responded to the scene to assist, while South Amboy, Hopelawn and South River stood by in Sayreville firehouses during the incident. The Morgan First Aid Squad was on scene to provide rehabilitation for emergency personnel. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Sayreville Fire Prevention Bureau, but it appears to have started in the rear on the second floor. The fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature. - KEITH ADDIE
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Tinton Falls Fire Department participated in Wallington’s Holiday Parade in December.
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Perth Amboy Ladder 2 conducting exterior overhaul operations at a house fire on Shannon Ave.
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First responder turns to Heroes Mortgage Program for help When he was in the process of purchasing his home, Ray Viera Jr. started the mortgage process with one lender, before hearing about the Heroes Mortgage Program. Good thing as the first lender was not quite able to get the job done. Viera switched over to the Heroes Mortgage Program because of the great mortgage rate and impressive customer service he was provided with. According to Viera, the Heroes Mortgage Program saved him about 0.75 percent on his mortgage rate. That equals several thousands of dollars in savings over the course of his loan. “I will be “I was referring the impressed,” Heroes said Mortgage Viera, a 13-year Program to veteran people ... with the Passaic I have alot of County confidence in Sheriff’s them.” Department. “I - Ray Viera, Jr. will be referring the Heroes Mortgage Program to people I work with. As a matter of fact, I already am. I have a lot of confidence in them. During the course of my mortgage, issues arose with the property that might have dismantled the entire process. Thanks to the Heroes Program they were able to figure out a solution in time for my closing. They were just so helpful and made everything so much easier.” Viera is the latest member of the emergency services community to take advantage of the innovative Heroes Mortgage Program. The popular program is dedicated to serving the mortgage needs of the firefighter, police, rescue and EMS community, providing discounted fees, first-rate customer service and low interest rates not available to the general public. “To find out about the Heroes Mortgage Program was a blessing for me,” Viera said. “To save that money, was great, and everyone there was great. They took any questions I had, and immediately answered them. It helped me so much.” 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program. To participate in the program, firefighters, police officers, rescue
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Is the media working for your department? Recently, I was involved in a discussion with a fire official from another department and a reporter. The fire official was explaining to the reporter how the media did not cover events in the local JUMP TO FILE# area and don’t get 012414110 the story facts right. The reporter was telling him how understaffed they are and cannot physically be at all events, adding that his news organization welcomes emails with facts about the event. The fire official’s response was “then I’m doing your job.” As the Public Information Officer (PIO) for my fire company, I understood both points of view. You cannot change how the media works, but your department can help change how your department presents news to the media. If the media is in the dark about the happenings in your department, don’t curse the darkness, enlighten them. In today’s world, the media is under so many different types of pressures, especially financially. Just ask any newspaper that is struggling to stay alive. It is difficult to cover all the events in their coverage area, get all the facts of the story from multiple sources, and all under a deadline. For purposes of discussion, consider these questions. First, whether you are a volunteer or paid department, do you have an assigned PIO? If you don’t, you need to ask yourself why not? What is your department doing to get your message out to the media? Does your department dislike dealing with the media by not returning a phone inquiry or, while at the scene, tell the reporters the chief is busy and can’t talk? Or do you reach out to the media only when your department needs to campaign for money from the public for a new engine or other big expenditures? Having a PIO will help the department with recruitment, retention, funding, community support, public education with fire prevention, and justification of resources. Having a person assigned to deal with the media saves time and eliminates headaches for your department. The media will know who they need to contact for facts about recent calls, events or department issues. The chief and other department members will not have to worry about being contacted by reporters and can go about their normal jobs. Reporters have told me that they do not like to bother the chief who is busy at the scene, but they still need the information for their story. A PIO can give the media the time and the facts about the call. You may say that the PIO is doing the media’s job and ask why do it? Remember whoever
releases the story controls the story. If your department doesn’t release information, the media will go to someone else such as the police, other agencies or people at the scene. Do you think they will tell the fire department’s side of the story? I think not. Developing that relationship with the media in the good times may pay off if anything negative develops in your department. For example, let’s say one of your members is arrested and it affects your department. Being pro-active and knowing what and how to conduct yourself with the media will make your department look professional and might instill more public confidence in your department. Having developed a relationship with the media doesn’t guarantee your department will be treated any better during bad times, but it can only help. Don’t disappear or hide the bad news from the media. They will find out about it. Be as transparent and honest as possible. The fire service does not offer training for PIOs, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state emergency management agencies do. That is because the PIO’s role is the same for any agency whether you are a fire, police, EMS, local, city, or state agency. The facts of the story will be different from the different agencies, but how you tell the story will be the same. The first level of training is the PIO Awareness Course (G289) offered online. This course takes an hour or two to complete and is available to anyone. I highly recommend this course to all officers and chiefs for their own education and to better understand the role of a PIO. The course will orient participants to the function and the role of the PIO in the public safety and emergency management environment. The next four levels are classroom training. So where do you begin? The first step is always the hardest: finding someone to be a PIO. A desirable quality in a good PIO is someone who has a good working relationship and knowledge of your organization. They also need to be aggressive in compiling the information and to become a trusted strategist and advisor to your fire department leadership. There will be a learning curve with your department and the new PIO, until both fully understand the workings and actions of a PIO. Having a source for the media to contact can reap rewards with story ideas or with fire prevention for your department. A few times in the past and on slow news days, the media phones me about the call before I’m out of my driveway responding to it. Other times, I just do not have a story for them. In one instance, a reported brush fire was in reality a
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family roasting marshmallows around a fire pit. There are still times that a fire call is not printed or reported because there was another more interesting story to report on. Remember, your story is competing against others for valuable newspaper or airtime. You have a better chance of getting your story told when you have the information the media needs. Follow along with me on a typical fire call as a PIO. My fire district has an interstate and a major state highway running through it and when there is an accident on one of them, there are major traffic delays, particularly at commuter time. Within ten minutes of arriving on the scene, I am briefed by the chief and take a few photos. With the chief’s approval, I post the information about the accident on the fire company’s Face-
book and Twitter pages. Then I phone the local radio, TV and daily newspaper with the story. It takes less than five minutes to tell the story. Many times, my fire company is still at the scene, but the story is on the airwaves or posted on the internet, helping people detour away from the scene. Without a PIO, the media is calling the firehouse, but no one answers because everyone is at the scene. After the call, the chief may return phone calls with the information if he or she is not late for work or busy. It may not have been a big story, only a few paragraphs long, but it is a missed opportunity for your department. With a little training and practice, a PIO can develop a professional relationship with the media, but the key is being there for them and always with the correct infor-
mation. Firefighters gain experience from drills and actual calls. The same is true for a PIO. We do this so we all can be our best when the big one comes along. Remember, telling your department’s story on the information highway is a two-way street. You and the media each have a job to do. Treat the media with respect and provide them with the accurate information. You will learn that over time such a proactive strategy will reap rewards. Kevin Barry is a PIO for the Rombout Fire Company and the Town of Fishkill Emergency Preparedness Committee. He is an AdvancePIO and a member of the National Information Officer Association. - KEVIN BARRY
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Green Bank Fire Company of Washington Township (Burlington County) bought this 1992 International/KME pumper tanker from Pemberton Township. Tender 4516 has a 1250 gpm pump and a 3000 gallon tank.
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North Hudson Deputy Chief Mike Cranwell (center) seen operating at an all hands fire in Union City in January, recently completed 40-years on the job. He started his career with the former Union City Fire Department.
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Jefferson Twp, NJ. Budd Lake Fire Department Driver Joe Compano and Firefighter Steve Steinert taking a break from the tender at the recent fire in Jefferson Township.
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New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) President Howard Meyer, left, and Executive Director Edward Jan Burdzy discuss EMS issues with New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
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NJFFS Division B firewardens enjoy a break during S200 training at the Monmouth County Fire Academy on December 21st. From left: Dave VanArsdale, Wally Jamison and Rich Errickson.
Edison Battalion Chief S. Deak Jr. helps flake out a hand line at a house fire on Glenville Rd.
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Old and New
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The Budd Lake FD took delivery of a 2013 Seagrave 100' rear-mount ladder with a 2000GPM and 500 gal of water (left) which is to replace a 1980 Mack CF/American LaFrance 100' rear-mount ladder with a 1250 GPM and no water tank (right)
Lanoka Harbor Fire Department's new Rescue-Engine 6113 (2013 Spartan/Marion 1500/500/20) will replace Engine 6131 (1972 Hahn 1500/100) and Rescue 6123 (1988 Ford/PL Custom).
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Detroit, Box Alarm by Providence Fire Videos Available from: FSP Books & Videos Dept. C67,188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $18.00 (DVD) This video is 65 minutes long. When I think of Detroit, I think of the Tigers, the Lions, the Red Wings, the Pistons and the flames. The first four are sports teams, but the last is simply “fires”, many fires! This video has many fires. In fact, these 14 fires with the exception of two occurred over a three day period. One is in Detroit, and all but one are box alarms. One is a second alarm. It is assumed that the one, out of town fire in neighboring Highland Park was probably a general alarm as this is a small fire department. In this fire at a four story apartment building, the tower overheats and has to be shut down. So, if you figure that the average Detroit firefighter dons his turnouts after roll call and waits for the calls to come in, it may not be that far from the truth!
Of the incidents, I believe I remember two church fires, and there are two garage fires one of which has live wires sparking. Firefighters cautiously spray water while truckees await the power company to complete shutting off the electric at the pole. One house fire was caused by a car running into it after the driver had been shot. Both were fully involved. Neighbors removed the driver and firefighters and EMS are seen wheeling him to an ambulance. Nine of the fires occur in either one and a half or two and a half story vacant dwellings, most fully involved. In fact, the last incident sees the DFD return later to the same scene which involved two vacant dwellings. Guess the arsonists used accelerants after the structures were drowned with water. The normal operation was handlines, ladderpipes in some cases, a tower stream, etc. Truckmen performed ventilation from roof ladders and all in all the DFD impresses me as an aggressive firefighting force even with the workload and the fact that many structures are vacant! I also see that their apparatus seem to be in decent shape as many of these pumpers are older, but they are not beat up like you would expect in larger cities. There is plenty of action here for the viewer.
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