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New Jersey fire service loses one of their best

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Firefighter Greg Barnas had a lot more to give

Greg Barnas loved being a firefighter.

He couldn't wait to become a junior member of the Wallington Volunteer Fire Department in 1972.

He rose through the ranks and and served as Chief of Department.

His ultimate goal was accomplished when he became a career firefighter in 1985 with the Jersey City Fire Department.

He was a member of busy Ladder Co. 12 on Halladay Street-a firehouse know for producing many fire officers including the current Chief of Department, Darren Rivers.

He was promoted to captain in 2003 and worked for many years at Ladder Co. 6-Group “A.” His two sons, Kevin and John, have followed in their father's footsteps and became volunteer firefighters in Wallington.

Kevin was appointed to the Jersey City Fire department last year.

On the morning of February 28th, while all three were operating at a restaurant fire in their home town, Captain Greg Barnas gave the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life while battling the fire.

The fire, which occurred in subfreezing weather, appeared to have begun with an electrical fixture in the kitchen of the Paterson Avenue

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restaurant, according to Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli.

Mutual aid fire companies from several surrounding Bergen communities operated at the scene along with city of Passiac members.

Captain Barnas was also an EMT and accomplished many lifesaving missions during his career.

He was also a teacher, passing his knowledge on to other first responders around the state.

He always seem to have a clam-quiet manner about him. At the scene of a fire, he'd give you a smile and stop to say “hello” when things were under control.

After hearing of his death, Jersey City firefighters operated at two fires a few hours later in the morning with heavy hearts.

They performed their jobs in their usual professional manner quelling flames in a one-story Islamic Center on West Side Avenue and a three-story mixed occupancy structure on Ocean Avenue.

Many of the firefighters on this shift had worked with Barnas in the past. The shock waves of Captain Barnas' death reached Wayne County, Pa., where he had a sum-

mer home and would volunteer his services with local firefighters there.

In recent years Barnas was instrumental in obtaining new protective gear for the Wallington Fire Department, where he currently served as captain of Truck Co. 1.

Firefighters, however, remember “Barney” more for his leadership.

Jacob Hrywniak said he was mentored by Barnas when he joined the Wallington Fire Department in 1999 as an 18-year-old. In January, Hrywniak was sworn in as Chief of Department.

“A lot of us owe so much to him,” the chief said.

Captain Barnas had been donating blood cells for his son John's lymphoma treatments.

His family has requested that contributions be made to either Hackensack University Medical Center's Bone Marrow Transplant Fund or the Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation.

Captain Barnas died doing what he loved, but it was just too soon.

He had a lot more to give to his family and his extended Fire Service family.

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Smoke and embers filled the sky over Paterson as a general alarm fire ripped though a large three story L shaped mill late Wednesday night, February 5th.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. just as the skies started to JUMP TO FILE# clear, the Paterson 020614103 Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Getty Avenue and George Street for a reported structure fire.

While responding, a large amount of smoke could be seen in the area. Paterson Battalion 1 arrived on scene and requested a second alarm for heavy fire in a large mill located at 90 George St. As crews arrived on scene, ladder pipes and tower ladders were placed in position to go into operation as fire consumed the top floor of the building.

Firefighters tried an initial interior attack, but were quickly evacuated from the building due to deteriorating conditions.

A third alarm was transmitted as master streams were set up in the front of the building and the rear as fire broke though the roof.

Two ladder pipes and three tower ladders were put into operation as well as a deck gun and multiple hand lines to knock down the heavy fire.

As mutual aid companies responded to the scene of the fire, as well as to Paterson fire stations for cover, the fire began to burn though the floors and dropping to the floors below.

Less than 30 minutes into the fire, all three floors were consumed with fire in more than half of the building with the fire continuing to spread.

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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 Georgia: Christ Swan, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 10, 2014 Death Date: January 10, 2014 Fire Department: Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Fire Department Initial Summary: Along with other firefighters, Firefighter Swan was investigating an activated fire alarm. Swan became fatigued and was found in cardiac arrest. Efforts to revive Firefighter Swan were initiated and he was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.

Initial Summary: Toledo fire crews were dispatched to a two story apartment building fire with people inside. Shortly after arriving on scene, Firefighters Machcinski and Dickman were searching inside of the building for occupants when they signaled a Mayday. Other crews immediately began RIT operations and, within several minutes, rescued the two trapped firefighters who were both reported to be in cardiac arrest.

Firefighters Machchinski and Dickman were treated and transported to the hospital where they both succumbed to their injuries. The cause of the fatal fire remains under investigation by local authorities.

Maryland: James "Doc" Delbert Brooks, 62 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: January 7, 2014 Death Date: January 15, 2014 Fire Department: James "Doc" Delbert Brooks Initial Summary: While winterizing boats and a station at the Fort Washington Marina in preparation for record low temperatures forecasted for the following day, Firefighter Brooks began to experience difficulty breathing and called 911. Firefighters and paramedics arrived to find Brooks in cardiac arrest and immediately began pre-hospital care. He was transported to a nearby medical facility and subsequently relocated to Medstar at Washington Hospital Center in "critical" condition where he succumbed to his injury on January 15th, 2014.

Arkansas: Rick Winkles, 53 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: January 28, 2014 Death Date: January 28, 2014 Fire Department: Trumann Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Winkles suffered an apparent heart attack while working at the scene of an accidental grass fire that spread to and destroyed a nearby residence. Winkles was treated by fellow responders at the scene then transported to the hospital where he passed away.

California: Greg Hennessey, 49 Rank: Fire Engineer Incident Date: January 20, 2014 Death Date: January 20, 2014 Fire Department: Orange County Fire Authority, Fire Station No. 45 Initial Summary: During his shift, Fire Engineer Hennessey was found by his colleagues in cardiac arrest at the Orange County Fire Authority, Fire Station No. 45. The colleagues immediately began lifesaving operations and transported Hennessey to Mission Hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately 40 minutes later.

Ohio: Stephen A. Machcinski, 42 Rank: Firefighter Ohio: James A. Dickman, 31 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 26, 2014 Death Date: January 26, 2014 Fire Department: Toledo Fire and Rescue Department

North Carolina: Thomas Gerald Lee, 67 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 31, 2014 Death Date: February 1, 2014 Fire Department: Four Oaks Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Lee passed away at home from an apparent heart attack within 24 hours of responding to the station for a motor vehicle accident call.

West Virginia: Michael Dale Garrett, 28 Rank: Firefighter/EMT-1 Incident Date: February 1, 2014 Death Date: February 1, 2014 Fire Department: Nutter Fort Fire Department Initial Summary: On February 1, 2014, the Nutter Fort Fire Department responded to a rescue incident involving multiple patients due to a reported cell phone tower collapse on Murphy’s Run in Summit Park, WV. While rescuing a victim, Firefighter/EMT-I Garrett was severely injured during a secondary collapse. Firefighter Garrett was then transported to United Hospital Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Two members of the repair crew were killed in the initial tower collapse and two were injured. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.

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Silverton Fire Company honors Chief Joe Brown

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Water rescue practice During February, North Hudson firefighters were trained in water rescue and utilizing cold water survival suits at the downtown municipal pool in Union City. Captain Keith Gonyou, Ret., of the Marine Division, conducted the training with an accent on getting the many new members of the department familiar with marine rescue operations. Captain Gonyou (foreground) instructs the members in their survival suits.

Fire Commissioner Roger “Joe” Brown was recently honored with his double life membership to the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1 at our annual installation and awards dinner on January 18.

Joe is currently a fire commissioner for Toms River Fire District #2 and has held the ranks of our leadership including fire chief. Joe is a captain at the Joint Base Fire Department in Lakehurst, NJ and a member of NJ USAR Taskforce 1.

In recognition of thirty years of active firefighting service or more to the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1 by order of the fire chief the following hooks are

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hereby retired from service: Hook #27-Joe Brown, 30 years; Hook #1Kelly Sinnott, 30 years; Hook #2Scott Ireland, 32 years; Hook #7-Andy Jensen, 34 years; Hook #11-John Jensen, 30 years; Hook #15-Rich Strasser, 31 years; Hook #31-Tom Morris Sr., 40 years; Hook #40-Kenny Taylor, 32 years; Hook #49-Don McGarry, 31 years; and Hook #54-John Reilly, 32 years.

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Charmin tissue and Moonachie Fire Department-perfect together UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Action, lights, camera. That was the theme at the Moonachie firehouse on a snowy Friday in January. Proctor & Gamble delivered a truck load of toilet tissue to the Moonachie Fire Department as part of The Charmin Relief Project.

In addition to donating approximately 10,000 rolls of toilet tissue and necessities, a film crew showed up at the firehouse to film a commercial.

The relief project is focused around firefighters, as they often live in the firehouse and sometimes have to deal with sub-par bathroom conditions, including having to purchase their own toilet paper.

Moonachie was hard hit by Hurricane Sandy and the firehouse was severely damaged.

The town and the fire department have received much support and donations and continue rebuilding.

The police department is operating out of a temporary mobile trailer and the fire department is still in need of equipment such as a breathing air cascade air system and a vehicle exhaust removal system.

“I found out (what Charmin wanted to do) after receiving a call from Town Hall looking to talk to a member of the fire department about a donation,” said Assistant Chief Justin Derevyanik.”

After an announcement about the donation and commercial were made at a department meeting, “The look and reactions of the members was overjoyed with smiles and laughs,” Derevyanik said.

“Firefighters are always willing to jump up and help anyone without expecting anything in return,” said Firefighter Chris Halloran. It really was humbling to have Proctor & Gamble do something so generous for us.”

Moonachie is the second fire department to receive a donation from Charmin.

In 2012, P&G donated more than 70,000 rolls of toilet tissue to a fire department in financially-strapped Detroit, where firefighters had been paying out of pocket to stock the firehouse.

Firefighters helped the film crew set up to film the commercial that took all morning and afternoon.

The place was loaded with recording equipment, lights, make-up and, of course, a large supply of catered food.

When “quiet” was ordered, all was calm and quiet as each firefighter involved in the commercial made several takes that were monitored in a different area. A lot of fun was had by all.

In the afternoon, the finale was a turn-out of Engine 2 from the firehouse, warning lights on and siren blasting.

Charmin's motto is, “We're helping the butts of those who protect our butts.”

“After Sandy, the Moonachie Fire Department's motto was “Down but not out,” according to Halloran.

He continued, “Today it is great to look around the firehouse and know not only are we getting back on our feet, but we are stronger than we were before Sandy.”

DOWNS: An elderly woman died due to a fire in her Garibaldi Avenue apartment in Lodi on February 1st.

UPS: Members of the Paterson Fire Department's color guard revived a 54-year-old man who suffered an apparent heart attack while attending a Black History Month event at City Hall on February 1st.

The color guard members were Captain Mike Walker and Firefighters Ronald Humphrey and Kelly Powell.

DOWNS: A Three Bridges Fire Company firefighter trapped behind the wheel of a pumper that crashed on Dory Dilts Road complained of chest pains and was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center, February 5th. Firefighters were responding to an alarm during a snow and ice storm in Raritan Twp. The accident happened when the rig hit an icy section of road and lost control, hitting a tree, said township police.

UPS: The Cedar Grove Fire Department recently recognized ExChief Alfred “Freddie” Giancola for his 60-years of service to the department. A member of the North End Fire Company, Giancola delivered mail in town for 36-years.

“I got permission from the postmaster to leave the route whenever there was a call, because he was an old fireman way back, too,” he said.

DOWNS: Firefighters battling a dwelling fire in Alexandria Twp. were stymied, February 5th, when an engine got stuck on the icy, long, sloped driveway. By the time firefighters were able to carry hoses and other equipment about a thirdof-a-mile up the snow and ice covered driveway, the fire, which reportedly started in the chimney, had engulfed most of the two-story Frenchtown-Milford Road home.

UPS: In honor of George Spera's 65-years of active service to the Mays Landing Fire Company, the fire department dedicated the street where the firehouse is located in his honor. The George Spera Avenue sign will be installed on the Reliance Avenue post at the corner of Mill Street.

DOWNS: Two Hopewell women were listed in critical condition, February 7th, after their Diverty Road residence caught fire.

Gertrude Shaw, 86, and her 56year-old daughter, Kathleen Susanin, were alone without power in their ranch-style house when it caught fire before 1 a.m., police Lt. William Springer said. Pennington Fire Company members arrived to find Susanin out of the house, but Shaw still trapped inside, Fire Chief Jim DeForte said. A group of firefighters and township police officers were able to get Shaw out of the house through a window in the

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Film crew members and Moonachie firefighters take a break in between takes for the charmin commercial.

front bedroom within minutes of arrival. In the process, two firefighters suffered from smoke inhalation and a police officer broke his hand, Springer said.

UPS: Harvey Weber has been promoted to fire lieutenant in Ridgewood.

DOWNS: A one alarm fire in a rental home on Boding Avenue, Burlington Township, February 9th, caused a county haz-mat team and NJSP to respond. They found chemicals believed to be used to make a meth lab, Lt. Bruce Painter said.

UPS: Four Perth Amboy High School students recently learned about firefighting as part of a internship program between the fire department and the Perth Amboy High School Personalized Learning Academy.

DOWNS: A Budd Lake ambulance caught fire, February 9th, while transporting a man to the hospital, officials said. Smoke started coming out of the dash while the vehicle was on its way to transport the patient to a local hospital, Assistant Chief Kevin Maloney said.

The crew pulled over and saw flames coming through the heating vents, police said. Crew members removed the patient from the ambulance and brought him to an apartment house for safety, Maloney said. The ambulance was fully involved when fire units arrived.

UPS: Toms River firefighters rescued four dogs from a dwelling fire on Old Freehold Road, February 10th. There was nobody home at the time of the fire, officials said.

DOWNS: During the snowstorm of February 13th, part of an overhang at Eagle Hose Co. 4 in Keansburg collapsed. A DPW backhoe was called to assist with debris removal.

UPS: New firefighters in Hobo-

ken are Daniel Arocho, Adam Blohm, John O'Kean, Kevin Greene, Anthony Amaro, Miguel Zapata, Joseph Taglieri, Hector Melendez, Pietro Cioce and Orlando Lanza.

DOWNS An early morning fire tore through part of The Woods at Blue Heron Pines housing complex in Galloway Township, February 20th. Police say a lit cigarette left near a mattress sparked the fire, which quickly spread to other parts of the building.

UPS: The Belleville Fire Department will receive a $1.1 million SAFER grant that will allow the department to add seven firefighters to its roster for the next two years.

DOWNS: Pool and/or spa chemicals caused the evacuation of LA Fitness in the Holmdel Towne Center on Route 35, February 18th.

One patron had difficulty breathing, Fire Chief John Boyle Sr., of Fire Rescue Co. 2, said. The scene was turned over to the fire department and Monmouth County Haz-Mat officials.

UPS: North Caldwell received assistance shoveling out snowed-in fire hydrants this winter. Members of North Caldwell's Boy Scout Troop #1 and West Essex Troop 59 along with teenage boys and girls from West Caldwell's Venture Crew 59 all chipped in. Fire Chief John D'Ascension said a group of approximately 40 scouts, parents and firefighters, under the guidance of Borough Engineer Frank Zichelli, rode throughout the borough on town vehicles in search of covered hydrants. According to D'Ascensio, two Eagle Scouts-Joseph Abate and Brian Wlodawski, who are also firefighters, made the detail a lot easier this year. Joseph plotted the location of every hydrant via GPS and Brian converted that to maps for the

shovel team.

DOWNS: A MONOC ambulance caught fire in a parking lot near Route 37 and Cory Drive, Toms River, on February 25th. The ambulance was heavily involved.

UPS: Newark received a $5.6 million federal grant to hire between 35 and 38 new firefighters and perform renovations at firehouses.

DOWNS: Two pet dogs died as the result of a fire that heavily damaged a Clinton Avenue home in Toms River on February 21st.

UPS: Franklin Police Officer Rafael Burgos was credited with the rescue of an undetermined number of animals from a borough pet store after fire broke out on the morning of February 25th. The officer was first to arrive at the Route 23 business where there was heavy smoke visible inside the building. There were no people in the business at the time. The animals were taken to a local veterinary hospital for care and Burgos was treated for smoke inhalation, police said.

DOWNS: Three people were injured and two pets were killed as a result of a three-alarm fire involving a Dukes Street dwelling in Kearny on February 24th. Firefighters were able to revive one dog, but the fire claimed the life of another dog and cat, Fire Chief Steve Dyl said.

UPS: A man, who drove his SUV into Assunpink Creek in Trenton, was rescued by Firefighters Evan Kontos and Melvin McKellar on February 24th. The vehicle floated about 40-feet downstream, and the man was barely conscious when the rescue team reached him.

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DOWNS: Three Millstone Township firefighters traveling together to a training exercise in Mercer County, February 22nd, were injured when the fire company's SUV in which they were traveling hit a patch of ice, causing the vehicle to slide and strike a utility pole and a tree on Route 577 in Upper Freehold, officials said. All three were treated and released from area hospitals.

UPS: In February, the 43rd Class of Newark Fire Department recruits were sworn in. They are: E. Pinto, J. Moore, M. Casais, H. Malhado, J. Clark, C. Mitchell, A. Montalvo, G. Pierre, J. Hawkins, D. Alicea, R. Venable, J. Willis Jr., L. Russer, J. Vogt, A. Acabou, M. William, M. Valera, Z. Barnett, R. Merritt, T. Smith, R. Tellez, D. Boyd, S. SmithSaunders, B. Yskampjr and D.

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DOWNS: A dwelling fire on King Street in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township took the life of a 51-year-old resident on February 28th. Phillip Padilla was found by Rio Grande and Green Creek firefighters and removed him from the burning structure. Attempts to resuscitate the victim were unsuccessful, according to Rio Grande Fire Chief Richard Sweeten.

UPS: George Kuhn has been promoted to deputy fire chief in Linden.

DOWNS: A two alarm fire displaced 13 residents from a Lincoln Parkway dwelling in Bayonne on February 27th.

UPS: Will Cassidy has been appointed to the Nutley Fire Department.

- RON JEFFERS

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Budd Lake First Aid ambulance total loss Budd Lake, Morris County, NJ - What seemed to be a routine first aid call Sunday morning, February 9th, turned into a series of unfortunate events. As the rig was bringing a patient to the hospital, smoke started pouring from the dashboard. Members pulled the stretcher from the back and called for help. When fire units arrived, the ambulance was well involved and oxygen bottles were venting. The fire was brought under control in under 30 minutes.

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The door needed to be completely removed to access the patient.

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One pinned in Far Hills-Bedminster On Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 5:50 p.m., the Far HillsBedminster Fire Department, Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad and Somerset Medical Center ALS unit 681 were dispatched to the intersection of Burnt Mills Road and Cowperthwaite Road for an auto accident with entrapment. Chief Eric Murphy arrived on scene, established command, and confirmed a vehicle into a snowbank with one patient trapped.

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Engine 29-101 arrived on scene, stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. The patient's left leg was pinned between the driver’s seat and door. The door was cross rammed from the center console to relieve pressure on the left leg and once this was complete, the driver’s door was re-

moved to extricate the patient.

The Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department responded with Engine 29-101, Rescue 29 and Incident Command Vehicle 29. The Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad responded with 29-BLS-52.

Advanced life support was provided by Somerset Medical Center ALS Unit 681.

- ERIC MURPHY

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Afternoon house fire in Garfield A two family Garfield house appeared a total loss after firefighters had trouble getting at hydrants that were covered in snow and ice.

At approximately 12:19 p.m. on February 18th, Garfield fire companies were dispatched to 204 Wessington Ave. for a reported working house fire. Arriving chiefs found a working basement fire. Arriving units found only one hydrant was available due to snow build up.

Engine 1 layed in from hydrant that needed to be shoveled

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out to feed Engine 2, which cost companies valuable time.

Heavy fire began to spread throughout the building due to the time it took to establish a water supply. At one point, companies had to bail out of the house. Firefighters were quickly pulled from the building once the internal staircase collapsed.

Firefighters re-entered the building, but smoke and fire were

now visible running the walls to the upper floors. Lines were put in place on all floors as a labor intensive job was in store for firefighters to completely extinguish the fire.

No injuries were reported to any firefighters or occupants. Mutual aid companies on scene were Wallington and Saddle Brook FAST teams and the Lodi rehab unit. Lodi, Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, and Elmwood Park covered the city.

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Bridgeton battles second dwelling of the day On February 7, 2014, Bridgeton Fire and EMS Station 7 were dispatched to 445 N. Laurel St. for a reported dwelling. Ladder 7-05 arrived to heavy fire showing from the A/D corner of a two story duplex and requested the all hands struck. This brought Engine 15-01 from Gouldtown and Bridgeton paid firefighters to the scene. Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire and remained on location for extensive overhaul. Bridgeton Police Department also assisted at the scene.

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Heavy ďŹ re from the attic as evacuation tones sounded

New Milford firefighters battle heavy fire conditions On a cold night, New Milford firefighters had to battle a stubborn fire in a large two and a half story duplex.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on February 12th, the New Milford Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 222 Main Street for a working structure fire.

New Milford Captain Rhein, 303, arrived to find heavy fire showing from the first and second floors in apartment A (left apartment) of a large duplex home. Engine 32 laid a supply line as firefighters stretched lines to the front of the house. Engine 32 operated its deck gun to knock down the heavy fire as members geared up to make an

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interior attack.

A second alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid for an engine from Oradell, a ladder from River Edge and a FAST team from Bergenfield.

As firefighters started to make an interior attack, they were able to knock down the heavy fire on the first floor and make their way to the second floor. As crews knocked down the fire on the second floor, New Milford Tower 31 laddered the roof to cut a vent hole.

As heavy fire and smoke started to vent from the roof, evacuation tones were sounded as Tower 31 and Engine 32 put master streams into operation to knock down the heavy fire in the attic.

With the heavy fire knocked down, firefighters re-entered the building in both units to check for hot spots and for overhaul. The fire was brought under control within an hour.

No injuries were reported; however, one dog perished in the blaze. The fire remains under investigation.

- CHRIS TOMPKINS

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Millville battles fully involved garage On February 6, 2014, Millville Fire and EMS were dispatched to the area of E Vine and N. 8th Streets for a reported working structure fire. Engine 34 arrived on location with a garage fully involved. Crews went in service to knock down the fire.

Crews opened up the walls of the building to gain access to the seat of the fire. Crews battled the flames for some time before bringing it under control. Millville Police Department also assisted at the scene.

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Fanwood Ladder 1 operating at a house fire on Prospect Avenue in Scotch Plains.

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Overhauling RON JEFFERS

Police make several rescues at Atlantic City motel fire Atlantic City, NJ. An Atlantic City police sergeant and several civilians and being hailed heroes after they rescued several people from an early morning motel fire.

The blaze, which began on the second floor of the motel, gutted three rooms and caused smoke and water damage to five others. The fire was reported just before 10 a.m. by an employee who called 911 and then began evacuating others from the fire.

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The first companies encountered heavy smoke and fire venting from two apartments on the second floor. Ladder Company 2 arrived and began to assist with the rescues. Several people were treated on scene for injuries sustained including one firefighter, who was hit by a piece of falling

debris.

The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes and the cause of the fire is being investigated. The occupants of the rooms were relocated to other rooms in the motel.

The American Red Cross assisted with providing formula and diapers for children, who were involved in the fire.

- RON BAILEY

Basement fire for North Hudson A basement fire in a balloon frame constructed dwelling on 38th Street, Union City, quickly rose from the basement to the top floor on February 3rd. This was the second multiple-alarm fire of the evening for North Hudson firefighters. The first involved an apartment on 72nd St., North Bergen.

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Overturned MVA in Netcong At 7:39 on February 11th, Netcong Fire was dispatched to Route 46 and Ledgewood Avenue for an overturned MVA. On scene, units found an overturned Jeep Cherokee with it's owner standing on the side of the road with Netcong police.

The jeep was laying upside down with gasoline trickling down the pavement. Crews covered the spill with speedy-dry and waited for the tow truck to arrive to remove the vehicle.

Once the vehicle was safely secured on the flat bed, crews covered the remaining spots with speedy-dry and swept up the area. The driver sustained no injuries and was able to free himself from the vehicle. The bridge he crossed prior to the accident was very slick and contributed to the outcome.

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Paterson battles a blaze under difficult conditions Just hours after the heavy snow stopped, and as the heavy rains began, Paterson firefighters faced a stubborn fire that displaced dozens of residents on February 13th.

Shortly before 78:00 p.m. a full assignment was dispatched to 581 River St. for a report of a fire with possible people trapped. Enroute, Battalion 2 reported heavy smoke in the area and confirmed a working fire on arrival.

The fire building was a three story frame apartments over commercial attached to a similar with what appeared to be a common cockloft. Heavy fire was venting

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from the third floor and a second alarm was transmitted. An interior attack was initiated and soon the visible fire was knocked down, but the fire traveled the walls and soon had extended to the cockloft.

With all residents confirmed out of the building, interior stairs burned away, and the roof starting to sag, the decision was made to go defensive and a third alarm was sounded.

Companies worked to get sup-

ply lines stretched through the snow clogged streets to buried hydrants.

Falling rain froze on the packed snow making footing treacherous.

Three elevated master streams, one deck gun, and several handlines were put into operation as the fire spread through the common cockloft.

Firefighters were able to hold the flames to the two attached structures until the fire was able to be p[lace under control several hours later. No serious injuries were reported.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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Flanders and Budd Lake tackle car fire Flanders, Morris County, NJ. Just after clearing a gas leak in a local strip mall, fire units were called to a car fire at Oakwood Village Apartments off Route 206. On arrival, the engine compartment was well involved, and all occupants were out of the vehicle. The fire was quickly extinguished.

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Garfield Engine 5, a 2000 Seagrave, pumping lines while on mutual aid to Paterson on February 5th at a five alarm fire on George Street.

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Dover with the Woodland Park house consumed pre-Superbowl fire by fast moving blaze

Dover, NJ. Just as firefighters were preparing for the Superbowl Sunday night, a fire broke out at Don Jon Recycling on Richards Avenue. Smoke could be seen from a distance as the second alarm was struck. Heavy smoke poured from this one story block building on arrival. Mutual aid from surrounding towns assisted, and the fire was brought under control in around an hour.

Woodland Park, NJ. A rapid spreading fire, which broke out shortly before 3 p.m. on February 17th, tore quickly through the home at 106 Jackson Ave., the flames that began in the basement spread from first to second floor and soon erupted from the roof more than an hour later. West Paterson Fire Department responded quickly with four engine companies, one truck and a rescue.

A second alarm was struck and Little Falls sent an additional engine and nearby Totowa a second

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truck company to the scene.

Numerous outside attack lines were deployed and an interior attack was attempted, but firefighters were pushed back by intense heat and flames. One firefighter, from Totowa, was treated for exhaustion at the scene.

Three family members, who were in the home, ran from the burning house as smoke filled the

dwelling just after the fire broke out. They escaped just minutes before the two story structure was consumed by flames as fire units arrived.

It took firefighters almost an hour too gain headway on the blaze and finally bring the fire under control. Mutual aid was requested from Passaic and Clifton for engine companies and Little Falls for a ladder to cover empty fire stations.

- TODD HOLLRITT

Fire plays hide and seek with Green Township

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Quick knockdown

by West Tuckerton On January 29th, Station 71 was toned out for a reported structure fire on the 20th block of Dogwood Lane in Little Egg Harbor Township. Numerous 911 calls came in to report flames showing. Police and fire confirmed a working fire in the garage. Command request a second alarm. Stations 50 and 70 were called in. 7101 pulled a one and three quarter inch line. Within five minutes, the main fire was knocked down and crews went into overhaul operations. Crews contained the fire to the garage. Station 50 and 70 crews were released soon thereafter. Squad 85 was also there with their fire rehab unit. No one was injured and the fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals office.

Green Township, Sussex County, NJ. A report of a chimney fire at 111 Decker Pond Road was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday night, February 9th.

The large multifamily dwelling, JUMP TO FILE # which was over a 020914119 100 years old, had fireplaces in a couple of rooms.

The one fireplace and chimney was showing signs of fire in the wall and the chimney.

Firefighters carefully started to remove the outside wall to expose the burning material.

The fire was quickly knocked down and firefighters were back in service soon thereafter.

- WILLIE CIRONE

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Residents escape Weehawken buildings during fire Weehawken, NJ. Two families were displaced, and residents from nearby dwellings ran out to the cold and snow covered street, when fire struck a two-story woodframe building on Maple Street, February 16th North Hudson JUMP TO FILE# Fire Control dis- 021714124 patched a full assignment to 230 Maple Street for a reported basement fire shortly after 5 p.m. A police radio car arrived first and the officer reported smoke coming from the building, and, he was going to assist in evacuation. When fire companies arrived, they reported smoke coming from the eves.

The fire originated in the basement, officials said. When truck companies opened up the natural openings on the roof, they reported to command that there was fire venting out of these holes before they began to cut. The building was attached to a similar dwelling on the D side and a second-alarm was transmitted by Deputy Chief Nick Gazzillo.

Heavy smoke began pushing out of the rear of the structure as

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Neighbors of the fire building leave their apartments with children in hand as firefighters set up hose lines and ground ladders.

hand lines were stretched over mounds of snow. Because of the threat of the exposure, and for additional manpower due to the 29 degree temperature, a third alarm was struck.

Residents, who escaped into the street, carried belongings and infants in their arms. Township officials opened up Webster School, across the street, where the two displaced families sought refuge.

A fire wall between the fire building and 228 Maple prevented fire extension.

Deputy Chief Gazzillo said two firefighters were injured. One with an injury to his face from debris and another with a strained neck. A police officer suffered from smoke inhalation, officials said.

- RON JEFFERS

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Firefighters stretch hose lines over mounds of snow.

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Livingston Engine Co. 1 members operated with this 1936 Ford that possessed a front-mounted pump.

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The N.J. Division of Parks & Forestry Car 45 is a 2005 Dodge Durango K-9 unit.

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The Kearny Training & Safety unit is a 2003 Chevy Tahoe that saw original service as the duty deputy chief's vehicle.

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Jersey City battles a third alarm

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Chris Larsen, John Serpica, Ray Vassallo, Kate Loftus, Erik Batykefer

Ice rescue drill held in Barnegat Bay Ocean Gate, NJ. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., crews from the Ocean Gate Fire Department converged on the shore of the Barnegat Bay for an ice rescue drill.

An ice rescue team minimally consists of two rescuers to go out on the ice, two rescuers standing by, at least three others acting as rescue tenders.

Those entering the water or going out on the ice must wear specially designed cold water rescue suits. They are bright red so as to contrast with the ice and the background for easy visibility and made of specially designed material to maintain body temperature and keep the wearer dry. Without the proper protective gear in waters less than 35 degrees Fahrenheit, an average person will become unconscious in less than 15 minutes and can die within 45 minutes.

Each rescuer is tethered by a rope and safety clips, which are controlled by a rescue tender. The tender acts as a safety should he/she need to be pulled to safety, stopped from traveling to far out, or allowing the rescuer a means of finding the surface should he/she fall through the ice and become disoriented due to the initial shock of the cold water.

Chief Murray tells us “the dangers of ice become more apparent as the ambient temperature rises above freezing causing the ice to melt. Depending on several fac-

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tors, ice will melt faster at different parts in the water. While the ice may be several inches thick at one point, it may not be so thick at another. This poses grave danger to anyone who goes out on the ice.”

Lt. Chico Alicia explained that the ice ranged between five and eight inches thick in most parts the day of the drill. He also said that in order to simulate a victim who fell through the ice, crews had to take a chain saw and cut a hole in the ice for the “victim” to go into the water.

Two rescuers then crawled out on the ice while attached to tethers and rescue tenders ashore. Once out on the ice at the victim, they placed a harness controlled by a separate tether around the victim and crews on land pulled the victim to shore.

Ironically after conducting an ice/cold water rescue drill on Saturday, rescue teams from Island Heights, Seaside Heights, East Dover, Ocean Gate were called out because two juveniles were observed walking from the Seaside Bridge towards Ocean Gate. The ice rescue team from Ocean Gate Fire Department met up with the two juveniles and escorted them back to shore safely.

- MICHAEL FLORES

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Just hours after finding out that a brother Jersey City Fire Department Captain made the ultimate sacrifice as a volunteer in Wallington, Jersey City firefighters made a great stop at an Islamic JUMP TO FILE# Center/Mosque.

022814124 At just before 6:00 a.m. on February 28, a full first alarm assignment was dispatched to 984 Westside Ave. for a fire.

Heavy smoke from a approximately 100 x 75 one story structure met the first due units. A second alarm was transmitted as members stretched lines and worked to access the building through security gates.

Trucks made the roof and cut several vent holes. Flames broke through the roof on the C/D corner and heavy smoke pushed from all openings.

The layout of the interior made operations difficult and it appeared that operations may have to go defensive, but companies continued to push and soon slow progress was being made.

A third alarm was struck for companies to stage for relief. Several agencies were called in for investigation due to this location being tied to terrorist activity in the past.

No injuries were reported.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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Lodi apartment fire kills one NJ State First Aid Council officers take oath for 2014 A 79-year-old Lodi woman died in a fast-moving fire that engulfed her apartment.

Just before 6:30 p.m. on February 1st, Lodi companies were dispatched to 222 Garibaldi Avenue JUMP TO FILE# for a reported apart- 020214109 ment fire.

Assistant chief Mike Verrichia confirmed a working fire in a ground floor apartment. Heavy fire was already venting out the rear of the building. As units began to arrive, Engine 614 stretched lines into the courtyard to the fire room.

Ladder 613 took position to the rear of the complex in a parking lot. Fire was starting to extend to a second floor apartment as windows were melting away. A call for mutual aid was made bringing companies from Saddle Brook, Garfield and a FAST team from Wallington.

Other residents of the Garibaldi Avenue garden apartment complex were evacuated out of concerns for safety as companies worked to knock down the fire. Hand lines went into operation to knock down the fire.

While the fire was venting out the rear of the building, the build-

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ing’s electric service was compromised and had to be cut. The fire was contained to the fire apartment, with minor extension to the floor above causing heat and smoke damage.

The woman who lost her life lived alone on the bottom floor.

“She had no family other than a brother who’d visit once in awhile, take her out. She was a bit of a hoarder, too, which could have effected her ability to get out,” Mayor Martin Schrieks commented.

Bergen County prosecutors office arson squad took over the investigation into the blaze.

Additional mutual aid from Hackensack for the county air unit was brought to the scene along with Box-54 for rehab.

Companies covering empty Lodi firehouses came from Rochelle Park, Maywood and Elmwood Park.

The cause of the blaze has yet to be established.

- DAMIEN DANIS

KEITH ADDIE

Contractor accidentally ignites garage fire Sayreville, NJ. No injuries were reported on January 31, 2014 after a contractor, who was conducting work on an overhead door, accidentally ignited a blaze that destroyed a two car garage in a townhouse development.

All Sayreville fire companies responded at 10:23 a.m. to 5 Woodlake Drive for a report of a garage fire. Responding apparatus could see a column of smoke coming over the top of the building and knew they had a working fire as they were entering the development.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire showing from an attached garage located under a two story wood-frame townhouse

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building. A water supply was established and a hand line was deployed as the fire, which was being fueled by the vinyl siding was quickly traveling up the exterior of the building and threatening the upper floors.

An aggressive attack was made on the fire and was darkened on the exterior and inside the garage within ten minutes and declared under control shortly after.

Firefighters examined the interior living area of the townhouse and checked for extension, but found negative results of fire dam-

age. The unit sustained minor smoke damage inside and a couple of broken windows, but the fire was mainly confined to the garage.

The neighboring units were not affected by the blaze and were able to be reoccupied.

The homeowner, who was home at the time of the fire, was temporarily displaced until repairs could be made and is staying with family in the meantime.

The cause of the fire was investigated by the Sayreville Fire Prevention Bureau and determined to be sparks from a grinder igniting nearby combustibles located inside the garage.

- KEITH ADDIE

Sayreville, NJ. New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) leaders took their oaths of office for 2014 during an installation ceremony at the council’s headquarters on January 26, 2014.

The officers were re-elected to their posts during the council’s annual meeting in October 2013.

The following individuals were sworn in: President Howard Meyer (New Providence), Northern Area Vice President Cyndy Reardon (Bloomingdale), Central Area Vice President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. (Neptune), Southern Area Vice President Bryan Platt (New Egypt), Treasurer Ken Weinberg (Pittstown), Assistant

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Treasurer LeRoy Gunzelman (Somerville), Secretary Barbara Platt (New Egypt, and Membership Secretary Sue Meyer (New Providence).

Marking its 85th year in 2014, the nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council represents more than 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with more than 300 first aid and rescue squads throughout the state.

- SYLVIE MULVANEY

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Franklin Township, Warren County, NJ. Firefighter Davis picking up after recent factory fire in Washington Boro

Far Hills-Bedminster rollover with entrapment On Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 4:38 p.m., the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department, Far HillsBedminster First Aid Squad and Somerset Medical Center ALS Unit 682 were dispatched to 287 South in the area of Exit 22 for a rollover auto accident. Chief Eric Murphy arrived on scene, established command and confirmed one vehicle off the roadway in the center median on its side with one patient trapped. Engine 29-101 arrived on scene, stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. The vehicle was stabilized and the roof was cut to gain access to the patient. The patient was pinned under the steering wheel, so the steering wheel was cut to allow patient removal and transportation to the hospital. The Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department responded with Engine 29-101, Rescue 29 and Incident Command Vehicle Car-29. The Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad responded with Ambulances 29 BLS 52 and 29 BLS 53.

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The South Old Bridge Fire Company of Old Bridge Twp recently put into Engine 311. Engine 311 is a 2013 KME Severe Service Engine with a 1500 gpm and 750 gwt. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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After being seriously damaged by a fallen tree during Neptune Twp. accepted delivery of a 2014 Pierce VelocSandy, MTC of Ridgefield Park has repaired Ramsey ity 2000-gpm/300-gwt/100-foot platform sold by Fire & Squad 451's 2011 Ford F-350/Odyssey apparatus. The for- Safety Services mer lime colored rig now sports a red paint job as well.

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Deal has placed into service a Spartan/Crimson 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper that was sold through Campbell Supply Co. The apparatus was originally a manufacturer's demo model.

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Neptune City placed into service a 2013 HME/Ferrara 1500gpm/750-gwt/10-gft pumper.

"Make up!" Moonachie Firefighter John Johnson gets a little touch-up before participating in a Charmin commercial at the firehouse in January.

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Sharon Racioppi, Katherine Kearney and Kayla Cortese

Mahwah EMS welcomes new EMT graduates Mahwah Emergency Medical Services is pleased to announce that Kayla Cortese, Katherine Kearney and Sharon Racioppi have successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician program at the Bergen County EMS Training Center in Paramus.

“We are very excited about these three new members,” says Liz Villano, Mahwah EMS’ Chief, “especially in light of the fact that they are the first group of members to go through the EMT program, since our organization was formed in July

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Both Kearney and Racioppi took and passed the final exam.

They are now certified State of New Jersey EMTs. Ms. Cortese is scheduled to take her exam later in the month. All three have been actively involved with the squad for some time, often putting in significant volunteered hours, while going to EMT classes.

“The EMT program is given both as a daytime class as well as an evening class”, says Charlie Croker, Deputy Chief/South.

“This worked out well for our newest members as they took advantage of the class hours while balancing their other responsibilities at home and at work.”

All of the three women will stay on as probationary members and perform their duties under the supervision of senior members.

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Firefighters and police make heroic rescue at Hopewell house fire Prospect Heights Fire Company Captain Robert Horlowski was visiting with his father, who lives on Diverty Road in Hopewell Township Wednesday night late on February 5th.

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On his way home, he stopped and saw his friend, Brian Shaw, at 23 Diverty Road. While outside talking for about 20 minutes, one of the two occupants, Kathleen Susanin, came outside to get help for a fire that was found in the home.

Both Captain Horlowski and Brian Shaw tried to enter the home to get the second occupant, Gertrude Shaw, out of the home ,but were thrown back because of the growing intensity of the fire.

Captain Horlowski returned to the driveway to his vehicle and contacted Mercer County Central to advise of a working fire with entrapment via his fire company issued portable radio.

At 12:52 a.m. on February 6, 2014, the Prospect Heights Fire Co. of Ewing Township was dispatched on the first alarm along with fire companies from Hopewell, Ewing and Lawrence Townships to a reported working fire with entrapment located at 23 Diverty Road off of Route 31 in Hopewell Township.

Already in station after returning from a previous incident in Ewing Township, Prospect Heights Fire Co. Engine 31-1 was able to immediately respond to this call for mutual aid. While en route, all responding units were advised of a confirmed working fire with entrapment.

The crew from Prospect Heights Fire Co. E31-1; Deputy Chief Douglas Brower, Chauffeur/Captain Kyle Brower, Firefighter Brandon Leese, Firefighter Nicholas Brower, Firefighter Matthew Rosidivito, Driver/Captain Kyle Brower. Sgt. Daniel McKeown. Ptl. James Rosso and Ptl. James Hoffman of the Hopewell Township Police Department responded and quickly went into rescue mode with Captain Horlowski.

After breaking one of the two bedroom windows, all four individuals worked together to reach in and find Gertrude Shaw and pull her up to the window. Heavy smoke was in the bedroom with a rapidly growing fire, which “flashed” the room. Officers were able to use fire extinguishers to try to hold the flames back from the window in the front of the home.

Attempts to pull her, barely conscious at this time, from the window were unsuccessful. Fire apparatus was then beginning to arrive on location. E31-1 arrived on location seconds behind Pennington Fire Co. Rescue 51. E-31’s crew immediately stretched a hose line to the front of the house

and its crew focused on the rescue.

Pennington Road Fire Co. Chief Steve Luck was already on scene and at the front bedroom window holding Gertrude Shaw and requiring assistance. Chief Luck, Deputy Chief Brower and Firefighter Nicholas Brower tried to get the semi-conscious woman out of the window, but were unsuccessful.

Firefighter Rosidivito put the hose line into action above Gertrude Shaw through the window to keep smoke and flame away from her. Deputy Chief Brower then broke out the second bedroom window immediately to the left and Firefighter Nicholas Brower ripped the frame from the window with an axe. This allowed Deputy Chief Brower to hoist Firefifhter Brandon Leese into the bedroom through the now accessible window. Firefighter Leese was then able to lift and push Gertrude Shaw out through the first bedroom

window onto the back of Deputy Chief Brower with the assistance of Chief Luck and Firefighter Nicholas Brower.

She was carried out to the front lawn and transferred to EMS. Shaw and Susanin were taken to local hospitals immediately and were each airlifted to the burn center at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, according to police. Both suffered smoke inhalation and burns and remain in critical condition.

The fire was quickly extinguished following the rescue and remains under investigation by the Hopewell Township Police Department and the Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office and. The timing and teamwork of all of these first responders, including the entire crew of 5 from Ewing's Prospect Heights Fire Co.; Chief Steve Luck of the Pennington Road Fire Co.; Prospect Heights Fire Co. Captain Robert Horlowski; and Hopewell

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Twp. Police Officers Sgt. Daniel McKeown, Ptl. James Rosso and Ptl. James Hoffman were responsible for the successful rescue of Gertrude Shaw from the burning residence.

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Fuel spill in Far Hills-Bedminster On Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 12:32 p.m., the Far HillsBedminster Fire Department and Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad were dispatched to 287 southbound at 78 for an auto accident involving a tractor trailer with a fuel spill. Chief Eric Murphy established command and confirmed a tractor trailer off the roadway into a guardrail leaking diesel fuel.

Engine 29-101 created a dam utilizing speedy dry to contain the

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Rescue 29 secured the batteries to the tractor. The Somerset County haz mat team was requested and responded to assist with controlling the spill and clean up.

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Safe Ladder Operations Part 1

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GENE SCHOLZ

Cold water and ice rescue training In January, we had a joint training exercise for Cold Water/surface ice rescue. It was a joint exercise with the Belmar Water Rescue Team, Belmar First Aid and Belmar Fire Department.

The following article was published back in 2002 and, with some updates and a few modifications, is still relevant to firefighter safety today as it was when originally published.

I believe the use of ground ladders on the fire ground has diminished over the years, as more widespread use of aerial devices has become the preferred method of laddering; as they provide better stability and increased safety for firefighters.

This does not necessarily reduce the need for ground ladders.

Many years ago whenever you viewed a fire photo from any of the big city fire departments like Chicago, New York, and Boston, there were ground ladders placed everywhere.

Today, it is still ground ladders mixed with a variety of aerial devices. There certainly are times when there is no substitute for an aerial device, but there are plenty of times when a ground ladder would have sufficed, and been placed into operation much more quickly.

I have witnessed occasions where inexperienced ladder crews attempted to overcome overhead obstructions in order to place an aerial device into operation.

If the aerial device is the only ladder that will do the job, fine!

But if ground ladders could be used effectively, a lot of precious time is being wasted.

Often, an aerial device is placed into operation to justify its purchase or because some individuals think it is quicker and easier.

They are only half right! It is not quicker, just easier, and generally because of laziness on the part of some firefighters.

My two important basic safety rules relating to use of ladders that should always be followed are: Put a ground ladder up at every working structure fire.

We have all learned the rule that when one hose line is placed into operation, a backup line should be stretched.

I like to take this rule one step further, whenever you have a working fire in any building or house, a 24-foot ladder should be placed against the side of the structure.

It is a good safety practice, as you never know when the occasion will arise when a firefighter or civilian may appear and be in immediate distress from the fire.

Should such a situation arise and a ladder be needed to ventilate or remove trapped victims or firefighters, it will be right there, instead of having to run to the rig to get one.

The second rule relative to the use of ground ladders is never remove a ladder from where it has been placed by firefighters in making entry into the building.

Should the firefighters who entered via that ladder have to retreat, they most certainly will return to that ladder and point of entry to make a safe exit.

STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

The only exception to this rule would be for imminent rescue, and then it should be returned to the original position.

The best ground ladders in our arsenal are the 24 foot and 35 foot extension ladders.

Take the 24-foot ladder for second floor operations and the 35-foot ladder for third floor and roof operations. You don’t need a ruler to figure it out, just look where it has to go!

Two or three firefighters can safely carry and handle the posi-

tioning and raising of these ladders, and in a pinch you can get by with one or two well-trained firefighters.

Remember what you were taught back in training relative to safe ladder removal from the apparatus, carrying, placement and extension. It will keep you from injuring yourself or someone else.

Back when I was in training a 35 foot ladder had to be raised to a third floor window by one firefighter to successfully complete training.

Thank goodness those days are gone!

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“It’s The Little Things”…

Making Change Easy FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

We’ve discussed the value of varying your workout many times. We maintain that “Change is Good” and many have asked for more suggestions to help make change easy.

Although there are many ways to vary your workouts, here are some simple ways to make small yet continual changes. Employ one or more of them to keep your fitness program heading in the right direction.

Select one exercise from your existing routine each workout and change it. Select an exercise that targets the same muscle group or system. For example if you are doing chest presses for chest, substitute push-ups one day. During your next session you can return to chest presses; however, this time exchange your triceps kickbacks for bench dips. Continue this pattern for each muscle group each time you workout.

Apply the same technique when it comes to your cardiovascular training. If you traditionally use the treadmill, switch to the bike for a single session. Go back to the treadmill the following session and then switch it up to the stair climber next time.

Each time revert back to the treadmill (your original cardio workout) followed up by a new form of cardio training the subsequent session.

There are many schools of thought as to when the best time to exercise is. (Actually, many believe the best time of day is whenever you are more inclined to actually do it.) Whatever your

choice is, varying it from time to time is another great option. If your schedule permits, once each week, exercise at a different time than usual.

If possible, occasionally vary the days you exercise. As creatures of habit, often we exercise exactly the same days each and every week. Attempt to change that in any way you can.

Monday, Wednesday Friday, can become Mon, Wednesday Saturday, or even Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. For those of you training more days per week, maybe you can change which muscle groups you train on specific days.

Are you training legs on Monday and Thursday and upper body on Tuesday and Friday? Switch that up each week, so that you are hitting different groups on different days of the week. Always go back to your original schedule for a short period and then throw the new schedule in there once or twice each month.

Other changes to consider include altering the frequency, duration and/or intensity of your workout. These require slightly larger levels of change, but are still excellent options. If you are up to the challenge, shorten some of your sessions while increasing their intensity. Increase the length of some of your other sessions, while decreasing the intensity.

Flip flop circuit training with straight sets or whatever else you can think of to shake things up.

The changes don’t have to be big in order for you to reap the benefits. Choose the way that suits you best. It’s the little things that add up and can give you Big results!

Stay safe, train smart and as always, remember to have your physician’s approval before beginning or significantly modifying any exercise routine.

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser 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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"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-

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"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.”

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Heavy smoke pushing from vent hole cut in the roof

Retired firefighter loses home to blaze in Hawthorne EDAN DAVIS

Bridgeton battles dwelling fire On February 7, 2014, Bridgeton Fire Co. Sta. 7 along with Bridgeton EMS Squad 7 were dispatched to 63 American Ave for a reported working dwelling. Units arrived to heavy black smoke showing from a one story single family dwelling. Command struck the all hands bringing Engine 15-01 from Gouldtown and Bridgeton paid firefighters to the scene. Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire and place it under control. Crews remained on location for some time for extensive overhaul. The Bridgeton Police Department also assisted at the scene .

As snow fell and covered the streets with a light coating of the white stuff, smoke filled the sky in Hawthorne as firefighters battled a second alarm fire.

Shortly before 10 a.m., the Hawthorne Fire Department was dispatched to 97 Pasadena Place for a reported house fire.

Hawthorne Fire Chief Speranza arrived on scene in minutes to find a large two and a half story wood frame with heavy fire showing from the first floor and extending.

Engine 3 was first to arrive on scene as they laid a supply line down the street and into the scene.

Two-one and three quarter inch hand lines were stretched to the front door as the fire continued to extend to the second floor.

As crews got ready to make an interior attack, Tower ladder 2 ar-

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rived on scene and was instructed to set up for possible aerial operations. 1st due units made an aggressive interior attack, quickly knocking down the fire on the first floor as Engine 4 arrived on scene with a second water supply and additional hand lines.

A second alarm was transmitted, as fire spread though the second floor blowing out two windows, bringing an engine from Wyckoff and a ladder from North Haledon to the scene. With heavy fire still on the second floor, firefighters continued to make a strong interior attack into the second floor knocking down the fire. Tower 2 laddered the roof cutting vent

holes as crews inside knocked down fire in the attic before it consumed that area and burned though the roof.

As crews rotated and the fire was knocked down, firefighters continued to open up and perform overhaul with the fire being brought under control just over an hour. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation. Mutual aid was also provided from Totawa and Woodland Park for station coverage.

Unfortunately, this was the home of retired Newark Fire Department Firefighter/Captain/Battalion Chief Pete Partridge.

A fundraiser is being held at www.gofundme.com/764w3w for our brother in need.

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43rd Fire Recruit Graduation 2014 On Thursday, February 20, 2014, Mayor Luis A. Quintana, the Newark Municipal Council, Business Administrator Julien X. Neals, Esq., Chief of Staff Diane Johnson, Acting Fire Director James W. Stewart, and Fire Chief John G. Centanni, graduated the 43rd Class of Newark Fire Department Recruits and swore them in as Newark firefighters, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, at 149 Springfield Avenue, in Newark’s Central Ward.

Acting Director Stewart served as Master of Ceremonies.

The 43rd Class consisted of 25 male recruits, who began their training in December 2013 at the

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Fire Academy, located at 191 Orange Street.

The recruits underwent ten weeks of training at the academy, in which they took classes on firefighting and the use of firefighting equipment.

They practiced putting out simulated fires.

After graduation, the recruits will be assigned to various engine and truck companies across the City.

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Local Heroes Taking Advantage of Program Benefits

Local hero glad he learned about the Heroes Mortgage Program With three children and another on the way in June, Ron Salzano and his wife contemplated buying a new home.

However, after consulting with the Heroes Mortgage Program, he came to the conclusion that refinancing might work better financially. Saving him money on his monthly mortgage payment.

Or, in this case, a lot of money.

By refinancing with the Heroes Mortgage Program, Salzano said he saved about $700 per month on his mortgage. That’s a lot of extra income for a hard-working gentleman with a growing family.

“To save that kind of money is a big deal,” Salzano said. “and the process was very straight forward. There were no catches. It was well thought out and very streamlined. It was to the point and I’m glad I found out about it.”

The Heroes Mortgage 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.

At only age 31, Salzano is already a decorated veteran of the Bergen County Police

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Department, with 11 years experience in the field. He serves as the deputy coordinator of the office of emergency management.

Salzano also is a member of the Bergen County Police scuba team, working in water search and recovery.

In addition, Salzano is a key member of Bergen County’s traffic incident management team, which works with traffic flow during accidents and emergencies. He served as a volunteer with the Wallington Fire Department from 2000-08. Talk about a

hero: Salzano certainly fits the bill.

However, he remains humble about his various accomplishments, and burgeoning career.

“I’ve been very fortunate in my career because of my background as a volunteer firefighter and experience in EMS an rescue,” Salzano said. “In my time with Bergen County, my horizons have been broadened.

There are a lot of opportunities to advance yourself. Every day is a new adventure.”

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LITTLE BIG GUYS If you have photos you would like to see in our Little Big Guys feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

JOHN M. MALECKY

This month’s Little Big Guy is from the Arbor Hose Company in Piscataway Township, Middlesex County. It is Unit 645 and is a 2011 Ford Econoline support vehicle. Some of the inventory it carries includes a two-kw Honda portable generator with a floodlight, two DeWalt saws, a water extinguisher, a chain saw, a K-12 saw, speedy dry, flares and long hand tools. It also has eight seats so it doubles as a personnel carrier.

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North Hudson firefighter retires North Hudson Firefighter Rich Wefer backs Engine 13 into quarters after a full-assignment run during his last tour on February 27th.

Wefer has completed 25-years of service, starting JUMP TO FILE # with the former 022814106 North Bergen Fire Department.

During a lunch at the firehouse, he received best wishes from members of his 1st Platoon shift, chief officers, off duty firefighters and retired members.

Tim Colacci, President of the North Hudson Firefighters Association, presented Wefer with a plaque which in part read: "For many years, you have lobbied for firefighters rights.

You have sat on the Health and Safety Committee... You have organized, whether in the firehouse or behind the scenes, parades, social events, hospital visits for sick children, rallies, and without a doubt one of your greatest ac-

complishments, the North Hudson 'Fill the Boot' program. Due to your determination, the NHFA has raised thousands of dollars for MDA and that's something we hope you and your family are very proud of."

Colacci continued, "The NHFA want you to hold your head up high when telling people the job that we all love is better because of your actions during your career."

- RON JEFFERS JOHN M. MALECKY

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Multiple extrications needed On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 11:05 a.m. during the winter storm, Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department and Somerset Medical Center BLS Unit 803 were dispatched to 78 westbound at 287 JUMP TO FILE# for a vehicle accident 020914108 with a car under a tractor trailer.

Assistant Chief Brian Bassett established command and confirmed a vehicle under a tractor trailer with one patient trapped.

Engine 29-101 arrived on scene, stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. The car’s tires were deflated and a tow strap was attached to Engine 29-101. The vehicle was slowly towed back out from under the tractor trailer so that extrication could continue. The passenger side doors were removed, the roof flapped and the dash raised in order to remove the patient from the vehicle.

Later the same day at 4:17 p.m., the fire department and BLS were dispatched to the interstate for a car versus tractor trailer with entrapment. The fire department performed a door pop to gain access to one patient, who was transported to the hospital.

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The door needed to be completely removed to access the patient.

- ERIC MURPHY

Christine Tonetta joined the Millville Fire Department as a volunteer in 1997. After a short hiatus, she re-joined in 2001, again, as a volunteer. On July 1, 2007, she became a career firefighter for Millville.

Her great-uncle and great-grandfather were volunteer firefighters in Long Island, NY. She is certified as a HazMat Technician, Public Safety Diver, Fire Investigator, Rope Rescue and Confined Space Technician, Level I Fire Instructor, EMT, Fire Inspector/Official, Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist, Fire Officer I, Firefighter II and Incident Management Level 3. Christine is a member of the Cumberland County Technical Rescue Team, Vineland HazMat Team, Downe Township Dive Team, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), the NJIAAI and FMBA Local 63. She is the recipient of the City of Millville Medal of Gallantry, Firehouse Magazine's Heroism Award along with Captain Lippincott and Firefighter VanLeer for a save on Buck Street in 2011 and was Cumberland County's Firefighter of the Year. She has attended Homeland Security classes in Nevada, New Mexico, Alabama and the National Fire Academy and is also working toward her AS degree in Fire Science Technology through Camden County College.

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Raritan Fire responds to roof collapse On February 14th at 11:21 a.m., Raritan Fire was called to the scene of what was dispatched as a partial roof collapse. Upon arrival of units at 521 US Highway 202, a two story strip mall was found to have a partial collapse of its roof and a bowed out front wall of the mall on the second floor. A strong odor of natural gas was present.

Raritan Fire and Raritan Police Department immediately began an evacuation of the mall which contained Maria's Pizza, Orient Spa, Golden Wok Chinese food store and a nail salon. Several individuals were evacuated from surrounding houses as well.

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by John Malecky

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Brace yourself for some exciting, graphic and in many cases heartbreaking stories and incidents.

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The character is his modified name. it starts out with the author being appointed to the Hartford, Connecticut Police department in the early sixties.

The chapters cover incidents happening in the sixties and the seventies. For most of the stories, he was a “beat cop” who walked the streets on patrol. some would call it a “foot cop” in other cities.

There were also patrol cars, but the beat cops did not have the luxury of a portable radio. There were call boxes at street corners and there were pay phones. in this day and age, we probably feel half naked if we lose or forget our cell phones, which further enforces the realization that if a beat cop responded to or came upon an incident, he had no instant resource to call for back up if needed. in a number of cases in these chapters, civilians called the police

headquarters to request help for officers who encountered trouble, many times resulting in their injury or even death! some chapters have titles, others do not. One particular chapter is dedicated to a major fire at the Hartford Hospital, which was not all that well publicized. i should mention as well that the Hartford Fire department, aside from the hospital fire, plays a part in some of the stories. in one incident, a local contractor is requested to help in an otherwise helpless situation involving a sick and grossly overweight woman in an apartment house.

The stories attest to the usual big city problems with crime, physical abuse and just life in the poorer neighborhoods.

Traffic accidents are other calls written about including one horrible and deadly tragedy involving a couple and their toddler.

There are also some stories about the comical side of police work and camaraderie shared by officers and a touch on family life as well.

Besides the Forward, there is an indian Prayer (author unknown), a salute to cop’s wives and a tribute to a cop’s wife.

Again, i advise that this is not a book for the weak-minded. But it does show the way it was with all the horror as well as rewards of being a cop. it gave me a deeper respect and admiration for the beat cop especially back in those times of limited resources.

The author does eventually get promoted to sergeant and rides in a vehicle to supervise his district.

There are a number of chapters devoted to this and involve subordinates and their experiences.

This well adversed author now has available his second book under the title of "The Forgotten memories of the Blue soldiers."

This book will bring you through emotions of sadness, laughter, empathy and excitement.

A must have book to accompany the first one. it will be reviewed in this column at a later date.

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Heavy fire causes collapse at Clifton fire Smoke filled the sky and streets of Clifton early on the afternoon of February 28th as firefighters battle a second alarm fire right off Main Street.

Clifton firefight- JUMP TO FILE# ers were dispatched 022814129 to South Parkway and Main St for a reported structure fire just after 2 p.m.

Crews arrived on scene to find smoke showing from 287 South Parkway, a two and a half story home. Engine companies stretched a one and three quarter inch hand line though the front door to make an interior attack on the fire that started in the basement. A moderate smoke condition was showing on all floors as remaining companies arrived on scene. Tower 2 laddered the roof and cut a vent hole, while other members vented windows on the first floor. More hand lines were stretched and advanced though the front door to try and get ahead of the fire, however the fire had extended into the first floor in the rear and up into the attic.

A second alarm was transmitted when firefighters were forced to back out as evacuation tones sounded.

Fire started to break though the roof in the rear as smoke started to increase on the second floor and roof area. Tower 2 was put into operation as exterior streams were set up around the house.

Heavy fire consumed the attic area as fire started to break though the roof in multiple spots. Without notice, the entire back of the house collapse, causing firefighters to flee to safety in the backyard. Clifton Ladder 3 set up in a rear parking lot as matster streams knocked down the remaining fire with most of the roof burnt away.

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Scotch Plains handles Prospect Avenue house fire Scotch Plains, NJ. Firefighters from Scotch Plains and surrounding towns were able to extinguish a house fire relatively quick on February 9, 2014 despite some obstacles they faced due to the recent snowfall in the area.

Mounds of plowed snow lined the streets and partially buried hydrants, but all was JUMP TO FILE# rapidly overcome 021714111 by firefighters.

The Scotch Plains Fire Department was dispatched around 2:40 p.m. to 1996 Prospect Ave.nuefor a reported fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke pouring out the front door of a two-story wood-frame single family home, but had no visible flames showing.

A suppression crew stretched a hand line through the front door and encountered a heavy smoke condition with high heat, but still no visible fire.

The hand line was advanced to the lower level of the bi-level home where the main body of fire was located.

Additional hand lines were stretched, one to the upper level of the home and the other to the rear via the exterior.

The main body of fire was darkened quickly, but a heavy smoke condition still existed throughout requiring horizontal ventilation.

Extensive overhaul was necessary to ensure negative extension to the upper floor and that all hot spots were extinguished.

All visible fire was extinguished within 30 minutes and declared under control shortly after.

The home sustained significant fire damage on the lower level with smoke and heat damage throughout and was deemed uninhabitable, forcing the occupants to seek temporary shelter.

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Defender Emergency Products offers ALF parts Defender Emergency Products of Brick, an American LaFrance dealer is offering American LaFrance parts.

I asked Jim LaPore of Defender if he was the only one in the state and he speculated that he may be the only one in the country at this time. We will update you as time goes by. Their phone number is 732-840-9389.

It’s been another busy month for Fire & Safety Services. Pierce deliveries include in Middle Township, Cape May Courthouse (Cape May County) an Impel FR (Forward Roof) pumper.

In Ocean County an Arrow XT pumper and Arrow XT RM 100 foot aluminum aerial for Toms River Township District 1 and in the Jackson Mills Fire Company in Jackson Township, an Arrow XT pumper.

In Monmouth County, Neptune District 1, a Velocity 100 foot platform and an Arrow XT pumper and in Passaic County, a Firematic BRAT brush rapid attack truck on a Ford F550 chassis for Wayne Township.

Pierce orders include an International 7400, 4 x 4 wildland pumper for Sayreville in Middlesex County and a Saber 4 x 4 pumper for Boonton in Morris County.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles made the following P.L. Custom deliveries: a Medallion 100 type III on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad (Middlesex County), a Medallion 170 on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Kingwood Township First Aid Squad (Hunterdon County), a remount Classic Type 1 onto a Ford F-450 4 x 4 chassis to the Toms River Township OEM (Ocean County), a Medallion 170 on a Ford E-450 chassis to the North Plainfield Fire Department EMS (Somerset County) a remount of a Classic 156 Type 1 onto a Ford E-450 4 x 4 chassis to the Nutley Emergency & Rescue Squad (Essex County) and a 4 x 4 conversion vehicle with an F-350 crew cab to the Southard Fire Company in Howell Township (Monmouth County.)

Emergency Equipment Sales & Service reports receiving an order from the Slackwood Fire Company in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) for a Seagrave Apollo RM platform.

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First Priority Emergency Vehicles ambulance division reports the following deliveries: two Ford F-450 Road Rescue Promedic Type 1’s to the Millville Rescue Squad (Cumberland County); a Ford E-350 Braun Signature Series Type III to the West New York EMS (Hudson County); two Type III First Priority Renaissance Remounts of Wheeled Coach Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street.

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Barnegat Light e-1321, 2007 Spartan Big easy/Ferrara 1500/750 with 6 kw generator.

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West Windsor L-43, 2013 e-one Cyclone ii 1500/470/30 with Hp75 foot aerial and 10 kw generator. modules onto Chevrolet G3500 chassis to Aaron Medical transport in Lyndhurst (Bergen County) and a First Priority Renaissance Type III Remount of a Road Rescue module onto a Ford E-350 chassis to the Union County EMS. Ambulance orders include two Ford E-350 Road Rescue Transmedic Type II’s for AmBuCar in Jersey City (Hudson County); a McCoy Miller Type III on a Chevrolet G3500 chas-

sis for the City of Passaic EMS (Passaic County); four Road Rescue Transmedic Type II’s on Chevrolet Express 3500 chassis for Aaron Medical Transport and two Type 1 First Priority Renaissance Remounts of McCoy Miller modules onto Ford F350 4 x 4 chassis for the Rutgers University EMS. - Continued on page 56

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Lumberton e-1313, 2012 KMe predator, 1500/1000 with 8 kw generator. it was sold by First priority emergency Vehicles.

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Another fire strikes Weehawken Heights section Weehawken, NJ. For the second time in two days, a multiple alarm fire struck within a block in the Heights section of the township.

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021914102 On the morning of February 18th, a fire consumed another dwelling directly behind the earlier blaze.

Shortly after 9 a.m. North Hudson Fire Control dispatched a full assignment to a reported working fire at 217 Hackensack Plank Road.

Engine Co. 4 arrived to find flames venting out five windows of a two-story wood-frame dwelling, threatening exposures on both sides.

A second-alarm was transmitted upon arrival. This was followed by a third-alarm upon the arrival of Deputy Chief Dave Curtis.

A township police officer was treated for smoke inhalation as he assisted in evacuating the buildings before the arrival of the Fire Department.

Residents ran out into the snow covered street with the clothes on their backs.

Exposure B was an attached two-story wood-frame dwelling and D a large two-story commercial structure.

A huge column of smoke rose

into the sky visible from Manhattan and the Meadowlands under gloomy winter clouds.

The fire building had a 50foot rear addition, which members worked to prevent extension.

After cutting holes on the roof of the fire building, and forced off due to thick smoke, members of Ladder Co.'s 1 and 4 were determined not to let flames take control of Exposure B (215 Hackensack Plank Road).

They cut numerous holes and requested a two and a half inch hand-line to the roof. This line, followed by a second, was raised to the truckees and the stop was accomplished.

This dwelling sustained heavy smoke and water damage, according to Chief of Department Frank Montagne.

A fourth alarm was struck, which included fire companies from Hoboken that were part of a USAR training class at North Hudson Fire Headquarters in West New York.

A fifth-alarm was later transmitted which brought in Jersey City units.

Exterior streams, including a ladder pipe, were used on 217, which experienced a partial interior collapse.

Engine companies dropped LDH across the North and South Marginal Highways to a fire hydrant in adjacent Union City to supply the numerous hose lines and ladder pipe. These roads are parallel to the depressed Interstate 495, which leads in and out of the

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Lincoln tunnel, creating a traffic nightmare above the normal congestion.

It took six hours before the stubborn blaze was declared under control.

A total of 11 people were displaced according to the American Red Cross.

- RON JEFFERS

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Their fire division received the following KME orders: For Howell Township District 4 (Ramtown Fire Company), Monmouth County, a pumper with a Severe Service (LFD) chassis with 16 inch raised roof, T.O.P. Frontal Airbag and rollover air bag protection system, Bostrom seating for seven, Weldon V-Mux multiplex electrical system, Cummins ISX15, 500 hp engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Waterous CSU, 2000 gm pump, Foam Pro 1600 Class “A” system, 750 gallon poly water tank, 20 gallon Class “A” foam tank, 158 inch 3/16 inch Flex Body, rooftop compartments, R.O.M. roll-up doors, Onan 15 kw hydraulic generator and FRC scene lighting.

For Harrison Township Fire District 1 (Mantua), Gloucester County, a water tender on a Freightliner 114SD crew cab chassis. Specs include a Cummins ISL, 450 hp engine, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Hale Qmax, 1500 gpm pump, 3000 gallon poly water tank, three E.J. Metals 10 inch dump valves, 3/16 inch aluminum KME tanker body, Onan 6 kw hydraulic generator, Command Light Knight light tower, Ziamatic QuicLift ladder storage rack and portable storage tank Quic Lift hydraulic rack.

They delivered the following KME’s: to the NJ State Police, NJ Task Force 1, a heavy duty rescue on an International 7600 6 x 6 chassis. Specs include a MaxxForce 13, 475 hp engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Diamond Logic Multiplex System, KME 3/16 inch heavy duty combination rescue body, dual armless awnings,

R.O.M. roll-up doors, Onan 35 kw pto driven generator, dual Hannay cord reels, FRC 120 volt scene lights and a Federal Signal back-up camera system.

The Mount Laurel Fire District (Burlington County) received an RM quint. Specs include a Severe Service XMFD chassis with flat roof, T.O.P. frontal air bag and rollover air bag protection system, Bostrom seating for six, drive/officer side external EMS compartments, Cummins ISX12, 500 hp engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, 500 gallon poly water tank, tandem axle “Straight Shot” 3/16 inch aluminum body, 10 kw Onan hydraulic generator, FRC Scene lighting, 103 foot heavy duty 4-section 110,000 psi steel aerial ladder, pinnable waterway and Store Front Blitz Nozzle.

Campbell Supply Co., LLC received the following orders: a 100 foot RM platform for the Franklin Township District 3 (Community Fire Company) in Somerset County. Specs include a Spartan ERV Gladiator LFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISX 15, 550 hp engine, Star RM platform, aluminum body, Whelen LED lighting, Smart Power 10 kw generator, two Hannay cord reels, laser outrigger location and two Akron platform monitors. UMDNJ ordered seven ASAP Medstat 500 mini ambulances for their EMS Task Force. They feature a 4 kw generator and LED scene lighting.

They are prepping a Spartan ERV pumper for the Hurffville Fire Company in Washington Township in Gloucester County.

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Garage fire in Millville

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Rutherford's Union Truck & Bucket Co. 1 used this 1978 Pirsch 100-foot tractor drawn aerial ladder.

Millville, NJ. Millville firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 700 block of E. Vine Street, on February 6th, at 7:55 p.m., reported to be working. Engine 34, under the command of Captain John Wettstein, arrived on the scene and found heavy fire showing from a one story, wood–frame structure, with corrugated metal roof and siding. E-34 laid in with a five inch supply line from a nearby hydrant and then led off with a blitz-fire followed by two hand lines. The blaze was brought under control by 18 firefighters in about 30 minutes and crews cleared the scene at 10:00. The 15 ft. x 30 ft. garage was used for storage and was heavily damaged. The cause is under investigation.

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The tradition of a tiller aerial ladder ended in 2013 when Truck 1 placed into service a Pierce Arrow XT model 100-foot rear mount aerial ladder.

Early morning car fire in Mansfield Township

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Fire ice surface rescue training On Thursday, February 25, 2014, Mayor Luis A. Quintana, Acting Fire Director James G. Stewart, and Fire Chief John G. Centanni greeted Newark firefighters as they conducted intensive, hands-on, live training for Newark firefighters on rescues in ice situations in Branch Brook Park. The Fire Department Special Operations Division conducting intensive ice surface rescue training through Friday, February 28 until the drills were completed. Based on work schedules and assignments, Newark fire companies rotated through the training, in which they simulated the rescue of persons who had fallen through ice, using dummies and rescue gear.

On Thursday, January 30th at 7:47 a.m., Mansfield Township Fire Companies (Warren County) responded to an early morning, fully involved vehicle fire in the Warren Village Apartment JUMP TO FILE # complex.

Police and EMS 013114113 from Mansfield Township prevented the fire from spreading to an adjacent parked vehicle by using their fire extinguishers to keep the blaze in check before any fire apparatus arrived.

As temperatures hovered at minus two degrees, ice formed in the area as soon as water was used to suppress the fire.

Engines responded from the Tri-County Fire Company (Station 29) and the Mansfield Township Fire Company (Station 28) along with officers from the Mt. Bethel Fire Company (Station

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There were no injuries reported and the fire appeared to be caused by a malfunction in the en-

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Mahwah Co. 5 Chief Harold Wilson (left), Lt. Ryan Mann and company members pose with their new Sutphen 1500-gpm/1000-gwt pumper.

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Members of Ladder 1 3rd platoon after operating at a second alarm in Little Ferry on Main Street, Firefighters Justin Mignogna, Pete Maio, Lt. Mike Christensen and Firefighter Seth Brown

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Chief Brian Bassett of Fredon Fire Dept working at recent house fire in Green Township

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Assistant Chief Brian Truslow of Wallington while in mutual aid to Lodi on February 3rd.

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Several Union County fire departments responded into Scotch Plains on February 9, 2014 to assist at a house fire on Prospect Ave.

Paterson Chief of Dept Mike Postorino and Battalion Chief Brian McDermott meet during a five alarm fire on February 5th on George Street.

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Evesham Fire steps up for The Burn Foundation When artist Joseph Getsinger was looking for a fire department to help him with his next painting to aid the Burn Foundation, he went to Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., President JUMP TO FILE# David Russell.

021714118 After the artist gave him the specifics of what he’d like to create, he was referred to Evesham Fire Rescue and contacted them to see if they would help him with a photo shoot for his next painting to aid The Burn Foundation and burn survivors.

Chief Thaddeus Lowden readily committed his department to assist in this worthy cause.

Getsinger was invited to their Main Street station in Marlton, N.J. There he met with many volunteers, who came out to help with the shoot. The crew consisted of Deputy Chief Michael Powers, Battalion Chief Thomas Switick, Battalion Chief Matt Collins, Lt. Michael Powers, Jr., Lt. James Cummings, Lt. Joseph Lutz, Lt. Todd Young, Firefighter Sean Parry and EMT Rick Dalley.

We can’t reveal exactly what the image will be this year, but it will include one of the six identical 2010 Pierce Arrow XT engines deployed in each station throughout the township and some firefighter gear.

Joe Getsinger was greeted very well at the station and equipment was moved and situated for many photographs the artist will need as references for the next installment of 34 years of service he has given to the Burn Foundation.

Last year, we offered the “Fire Parade” canvas giclee’ and prints and sold out the raffle tickets.

This year we want to to start early to create the image and get the raffle tickets out for sale early

to raise more needed funds for the Burn Foundation.

We expect that the raffle tickets will be available on or before June 1, 2014, which will give us and maybe you time to sell more tickets for the number 1 Giclee’ canvas print along with 30 signed and numbered limited edition prints from the artist and the Burn Foundation.

If you wish to acquire tickets to aid the Burn Foundation, contact Joe through his email account at: jgetsart@aol.com after June 1, 2014.

If you would like to have an event to raise funds for the Burn Foundation or volunteer your services, contact the Burn Foundation via their website at: www.burnfoundation.org or info@burnfoundation.org by phone at (215) 545-3816.

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Bergenfield Lieutenant Steve Naylis on mutual aid to a working house fire in New Milford on February 12, 2014

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Chief Larry Murray, Mike Chernego, Sarah Grant, Asst. Chief Geoff Barger, Lt.Chico Alicia, Bobby Donahue, Dennis Stagliano, (kneeling L-R) Erik Batykefer, Kate Loftus, Chris Larsen, John Serpica, Ray Vassallo at the Ice rescue drill held in Barnegat Bay

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Maplewood Firefighter Dennis Wuest pumps Engine 33 while training at Middlesex County Fire Academy.

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Ringwood Fire Companies honor nine year old boy On Tuesday evening, February 4th, the three Ringwood Borough Fire Companies, RVFC #1, Erskine Lakes and Skyline Lakes, came together to acknowledge nine year old Vincent Rende JUMP TO FILE# of Stonetown.

020514106 At 4:40 a.m. on November 25, 2013, Vincent awoke to heavy smoke in his bedroom.

Thinking quickly, Vincent ran to the bedrooms of his parents and siblings to alert them.

As a result of his actions, all of his family members were able to exit their home safely and with no injuries.

In recognition of his heroic actions, Ringwood Mayor Walt Davidson and the Town Council presented Vincent with a plaque at their Borough Hall meeting.

Also in attendance, representing the local fire companies was RVFC #1 Chief George Stout.

Chief Stout presented young Vincent with the Ring-

wood Fire Co. #1's Life Saving Award, as well as a plaque that details Vincent's actions and declares him an honorary member of RVFC #1.

The presentation concluded with the offering of a special gift for Vincent from the members of RVFC #1.

While performing overhaul, several firefighters noticed that the family had lost a Nintendo Wii gaming system.

Knowing how valuable such entertainment can be to a family experiencing tremendous loss, the members pooled their money together to replace the system.

Needless to say, Vincent was appreciative of this special gift!

In addition, RVFC #1 raised $1,400.00 for the family, which helped them secure a place to live while their house is remodeled.

The evening concluded with a picture of all the Ringwood firefighters in attendance and Vincent in front of RVFC #1 Tanker 262.

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