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Washington Township, NJ - Around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th, District 10 and BLS 10-9 were dispatched in the area of Wacker’s Trading Post on Delsea Drive for a dwelling all hands working fire.

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Attic fire rips through roof in Woodbridge Woodbridge, NJ. No one was injured after a fire that was noticed by a contractor broke out in a single family home on June 5, 2013, leaving the second floor and roof heavily damaged.

Firefighters from Woodbridge responded at 1:13 p.m. to 321 Grady Dr. for a reported structure fire. A contractor, who was conducting work at the home, ran to a neighbor’s house asking them to call 911 after noticing dark smoke emanating from the roof area. The fire department arrived on scene and found heavy smoke showing from the eaves and gable vents of a one and a half story Cape Cod-style home.

A water supply was established and a hand line was advanced through the front door to the second floor, where firefighters encountered zero visibility and high heat, but no visible fire.

The fire appeared to be burning

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in the void space above the ceiling and behind the knee walls. The sheet rock had to be pulled in order to expose and extinguish the fire traveling the void spaces. The heat started to intensify and a back-up hand line was requested by the interior crew. A second hand line was advanced to the second floor by Fords firefighters to assist in suppression efforts.

The fire eventually broke out through an attic fan and the roof resulting in a gaping hole, where a portion of the roof collapsed. The interior crews remained inside to aggressively battle the flames that were traveling the ridge vent and were able to extinguish the fire within 25 minutes.

Once the fire was darkened, a

moderate smoke condition remained throughout the second floor until ventilation was conducted. The blaze was declared under control at approximately 1:45 p.m. Extensive overhaul was needed to ensure all pockets of fire were extinguished.

The home sustained significant heat, smoke and water damage and was deemed uninhabitable by the Woodbridge Township Building Department.

Mutual aid fire departments from Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy assisted at the scene and provided coverage during the incident. The Avenel–Colonia First Aid Squad was on scene to provide rehabilitation for emergency personnel.

The cause of the fire is being investigated, but it appears to be accidental in nature.

New Jersey Forest Fire Division A packs it on Andover, NJ - Division A recently held two days of pack tests for out of state assignments. The test was held at Kittatinny Valley State Park. The test consists of a course along three miles wearing a 45 pound vest in 45 minutes. This test can only be taken after you have completed the basic wildland fire course. At this time 35 firefighters passed this arduous test and are awaiting assignment.

- KEITH ADDIE

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The Slackwood Fire Company in Lawrence Township Mercer County still responds with this 1991 Simon Duplex/3D Metals/Snorkel. It has a 2000 gpm pump, 250 gwt, and 85' Snorkel boom.

Just after 7:00 p.m. on May 12th, Great Bay EMS requested a medivac for a juvenile with a head injury. West Tuckerton Fire Department was dispatched to set up for the landing zone at Pinelands Regional High School. Along with Great Bay, Monoc 716 was the ground medic unit. Penn Star out of Philadelphia arrived within twenty minutes. The patient was loaded and transported to the trauma center.

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Hope Township, NJ. Becoming an Eagle Scout is no easy achievement, but for Rob Mohr, a junior firefighter with the Hope Volunteer Fire Department, it is the final step to that honor. This senior at the North Warren Regional High School, JUMP TO FILE # headed a group of 15 061113104 volunteers who worked over 550 hours building turnout gear racks for his department.

Working from plans provided by an Ohio department, the group bent pipe, welded and painted heavy duty rolling racks.

According to Scoutmaster Ralf Irizarry of Troop 140 in Blairstown, Rob has been a scout for seven years.

Rob will begin the fire academy training in July.

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Scoutmaster Ralf Irizarry, Junior Firefighter Rob Mohr, Hope Chief Andrew Drake, Hope Mayor Tim McDonough

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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 Michigan: Brian Woehlke, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 8, 2013 Death Date: May 8, 2013 Fire Department: Westland Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Michael J. Reddy Initial Summary: Firefighter Woehlke passed away from injuries sustained in a commercial structure fire at a strip mall.

Woehlke was caught and trapped when the roof of the structure collapsed. Initial reports indicate that a Mayday call was made shortly after the collapse. Further details regarding the incident are pending and it remains under investigation by authorities.

Incident Location: 6581 N Wayne RD, Westland, MI 48185

Texas: Stanley A. Wilson, 51 Rank: Fire Rescue Officer Incident Date: May 20, 2013 Death Date: May 20, 2013 Fire Department: Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Fire Dept. Info: Louie Bright, III Initial Summary: Fire Rescue Officer Wilson died of injuries sustained in a multi-unit residential structure fire. Wilson became caught and trapped when a portion of the condominium unit in which he was operating collapsed. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities. Incident Location: Hearthwood Condominiums at 12363 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX

Washington: Albert A. Nejmeh, 59 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 14, 2013 Death Date: May 14, 2013 Fire Department: Tacoma Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Jim Duggan Initial Summary: While working at the scene of an EMS incident, Firefighter Nejmeh collapsed from an apparent heart attack. Fellow responders rendered basic and advanced life support to Nejmeh and transported him to St. Joseph Medical Center where, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he succumbed to his injury.

Houston, TX Name: Robert Bebee, 41 Rank: Engineer Operator Name: Matthew Renaud, 35 Rank: Captain Name: Robert H. Garner, 29 Rank: Firefighter Name: Anne M. Sullivan, 24 Rank: Probationary Firefighter Incident Date:Apr 17, 2013 Death Date: Apr 17, 2013 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief: Terry Garrison Initial Summary: The Houston Fire Department responded to a structure fire. While battling the blaze, the roof of the motel collapsed, trapping the firefighters in burning debris. All four firefighters perished. Incident Location: 6855 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX

Arizona: Brad Harper, 23 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 18, 2013 Death Date: May 19, 2013 Fire Department: Phoenix Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Bob Khan Initial Summary: Firefighter Harper was pinned between two fire department vehicles at the scene of an outside fire. He was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital by other firefighters but did not survive.

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Another Jersey boy “does good” at FDIC UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Last year, two Jersey boys “did good” at the annual Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. North Hudson Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo received the 2012 Fire Engineering George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award and Fire Marshal and Leonia Ex-Deputy Chief Jack Murphy received the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.

This year, another Jersey Boy was recognized for his dedicated contributions to the Fire Service. In April, Glenn “The Professor” Corbett, ExDeputy Chief of the Waldwick Fire Department and assistant professor of Fire Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, received the 2013 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award was presented to Corbett by Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Robert Halton and Elieen Brennan Cress, the daughter of Tom Brennan, in whose memory the award is named. Tom Brennan was Fire Engineering's Editor in Chief for eight years and a technical editor for seventeen years. He was a retired F.D.N.Y. officer and served five years with the Waterbury, CT., Fire Department as Chief of Department.

Corbett has been a technical editor for Fire Engineering magazine for 20 years. His list of accomplishments and contributions to the fire service are many. He has served as a volunteer firefighter in Waldwick since 1986. He is the chief technical adviser to the Skyscraper Safety Campaign and also served as the president of the NJ Society of Fire Service Instructors. Corbett is also a member of the NJ State Fire Code Council.

In addition, “The Professor” is the co-author of the Francis L. Brannigan “Building Construction for the Fire Service, 4th Edition,” and the editor of Fire Engineering's “Handbook for Firefighting I and II.” He has an avid interest in firefighting history and wrote “The Great Paterson Fire of 1902,” and co-authored “Historic Fires of New York City.”

He has a master of engineering degree in fire protection engineering and is pursuing a Ph. D. in public administration from Rutgers University.

Corbett testified before the 9/11 Commission and served on the Federal Advisory Committee of the National Construction Safety Team that investigated the World Trade Center disaster and pushed, through congressional testimony, for an investigation of the 9/11 WTC disaster and the creation of the National Construction Safety Team Act, which ultimately led to improvements in our nation's regulatory codes and response procedures.

“Glenn Corbett is a walking fire service encyclopedia,” said 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jack Murphy.

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glenn "the professor" corbett with the 2013 tom Brennan Lifetime achievement award.

“With the strike of a pen, he has been responsible for improving and building others' works,” said New Haven Fire Lt. Frank Ricci. “This is what Tommy Brennan was all about, building others.”

DOWNS: An early morning fire took the life of a Rahway woman on May 28th. Investigators are blaming a faulty dishwasher for the fire on Talina Court.

UPS: Twenty five high school seniors, who have parents serving as first responders, were awarded scholarships recently by the 200 Club of Morris County.

DOWNS: Two construction workers were injured, May 30th, when a fire erupted at a natural gas facility in the Neshanic Station section of Branchburg.

UPS: Hazlet firefighters assembled on Route 35 in May to collect funds from drivers to benefit a wounded veteran who lost both legs and an arm fighting in the Middle East. Firefighters collected funds to renovate and make handicap accessible a home for Spc. Bryan Dilberian. Donations were also received by the local fire prevention bureau, the Bayshore Fire Chiefs Association and the VFW. DOWNS: Charging that Harrison and the state are passing the buck to the other municipalities and compromising safety when it comes to firefighting, Kearny officials have voted to reduce the amount of mutual aid the town provides to Harrison when there is a serious fire. The resolution adopted by Kearny's governing body cuts the number of fire companies responding to Harrison fires from three to two companies. After a mutual aid fire in March that injured five Jersey City firefighters, the FDJC is also cutting back its mutual aid response to Harrison. In a proposal before the

city council, the department is proposing to limit aid to two engine companies, one truck, one battalion chief, one safety officer and one MSU, officials said.

UPS: Two newborn kittens were rescued by Hoboken firefighters in May after the department received calls about hearing cats trapped behind the walls of 1100 Adams Street.

Firefighters cut through the wall after using a TIC and located the kittens and pulled them out.

DOWNS: A man was found dead in a Bergenfield dwelling fire, June 2nd, that sent his elderly mother and a firefighter to the hospital, officials said. Later in the day, the Bergen County Bomb Squad removed several shotguns and other materials from the Luke Avenue home.

UPS: Leonard Carmichael Jr. has been promoted to deputy fire chief in Trenton. David Jobes was promoted to captain. The city has 17 recruits now in training DOWNS: A tanker truck containing 6,000 gallons of Scotch whiskey overturned and caught fire, June 4th, on King Georges Rd. in the Fords section of Woodbridge. The truck driver was taken to Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, as a precaution.

UPS: Just in time for their 99th birthday on June 3rd, a granite and marble monument has been completed in front of Independent Fire Co. 1's quarters on the Burlington Bypass in Burlington Twp., to honor their deceased members. The project was made possible largely through the sale of hoagies and Easter flowers and a corporate donation from E.P. Henry, a supply company in Woodbury.

DOWNS: A 54 year old Linden man died as a result of a fire in his Keep Street home on June 5th.

UPS: On June 3rd, Jersey City hired 21 recruit firefighters.

DOWNS: Newark Ladder 7 was involved in a MVA at Washington and Central Avenue on June 5th.

UPS: The Washington Twp. Fire Department will receive $463,169 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant to allow the department to purchase and replace 88 SCBA. DOWNS: A Diamond DA20 single engine airplane nose-dived and crashed into the railroad tracks on the former General Motors property in Linden on May 31st. The 58 year old flight instructor died after he was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. A 19 year old student was in critical condition at University Hospital in Newark.

UPS: Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program funds have been awarded to the Caldwell Fire Department in the amount of $72,818 for operations and safety. Roselle has been awarded $56,722.

DOWNS: Old Dominion Trucking Terminal on Wootton Street in Boonton was evacuated on June 7th and ten people were sent to the hospital following a chemical spill, officials said.

Emergency units were sent on a call of “a drum smoking” in the loading dock area, Fire Chief Carl Wendt said.

The container became compromised while it was being transported. The chemical contained 35 percent hydrogen peroxide. It is not listed as a hazardous material, but the substance proved to be an irritant to the respiratory system and exposed skin once it spilled.

UPS: Plainsboro Fire Company members Ted and Roy Wagner, 62 year old identical twins, were honored for 45 years of volunteer service at the company's monthly meeting in June. Mayor Peter Cantu, a former member of the company, presented

them with a resolution from the borough and State Senator Linda Greenstein presented a proclamation from the state Senate. The twins are the longest serving active volunteers and their father, Ted Sr., helped found the company in June, 1968.

DOWNS: A defective or overheated power cord caused an early morning fire on Union Avenue in Rutherford, June 10th, that left 12 people homeless. Officials said the residents of the first floor apartment tried to carry a flaming futon from the living room out the front door, but it got wedged in the doorway and blocked the exit. The flames were also fueled by the fresh air. “The front porch became involved in the fire, blocking the people's escape path from the other apartments,” Fire Marshal Paul Dansbach said. Ladders were used to evacuate second-floor residents, he added.

UPS: The Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company dedicated three pieces of apparatus to members of the unit on June 2nd. They were dedicated to James Colberson Jr. and Robert Fleming, who are deceased, and longtime member William Emery. Combined, they served more than 150 years with the company. Many of their children and grandchildren have become firefighters, some in Sergeantsville.

DOWNS: A West Milford police diving team on a training exercise, June 12th, found a submerged car in the Monksville Reservoir with the badly decomposed body of a woman inside. The victim was last seen in 2008.

UPS: New firefighters in Englewood are Pete Lee, Nick Rodriguez and Joseph William Hoyle Jr. - continued on page 10

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JOHN W. CARR

Firefighter Craig Cavagnaro opens up a skylight.

Flames damage Vineland dwelling Vineland, NJ. Shortly after a thunderstorm moved through the city, Vineland firefighters and EMS were dispatched to a dwelling fire in the 200 block of East Elmer Rd. At 11:02 a.m., on June 13th, firefighters responded with Engines 61 and 22, Ladder Tower 6 and Ladder 2. Off-duty Captain Luigi Tramontana was nearby and reported heavy smoke showing.

Upon hearing that report, Chief Robert Pagnini called for the all hands. Additional companies responding were E-11 and L-4. An off-duty platoon recall was also transmitted bringing C platoon in to cover Station 6.

As E-61 arrived, heavy smoke was seen coming from the attic of a two and a half story wood-frame dwelling. E-61 laid in with a five inch line and Lt. Tony Saltar ordered his crew to take a one and three quarter inch line through the

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front door and up to the attic. E22’s crew stretched a second one and three quarter inch line to backup E-61. Crews made up the stairs, down a hallway and up more stairs to reach the seat of the fire.

They found a bedroom heavily involved in the attic and held the flames to that area.

LT 6 set up, but with the set back of the house off the street, the 100 foot ladder came up short. The crew did manage to open up the peak.

A vent crew laddered the roof and opened up a skylight and another area to vent the attic.

With crews needing rehab, personnel in short supply and another dwelling fire being dispatched, Chief Pagnini called for a second

alarm at 11:40. E-53, E-30 (Millville) and E-2901 (Rosenhayn) responded.

Chief Pagnini placed the fire under control at 11: 54 and returned Millville and Rosenhayn apparatus prior to arriving on the scene.

The heavy fire damage was confined to the attic/bedroom area on the north (D side) with water damage to the second floor.

The two adult occupants, who were home at the time of the fire, were not injured.

A total of 24 firefighters and three EMS personnel responded with four engines, two ladders, one ladder tower, a rescue and an ambulance.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but a lightning strike is suspected.

- JOHN CARR

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How many high school age fire buffs would like to report to class and see this sign?

DOWNS: A window washer was stuck hanging in the air between the eighth and ninth floors of a downtown Trenton office building for more than half-an-hour on June 17th. The man was washing windows on the Mary Roebling Building on State Street when his rigging failed, Battalion Chief Ron Kosztyu said. At about 120-feet from the ground, the man was 20-feet beyond the aerial ladder's reach. A crew went in through the building to a roof ledge above the ninth floor, over the spot where the window washer was hanging, and dropped him a rope that he was able to attach to himself. The crew then pulled him to safety, Kosztyu said. The victim declined to be taken to the hospital.

UPS: New firefighters hired in Bayonne are B. Lopez, G. Stanul, T. Ganghamer, M. Lavin, J. Basile, E. Skowrowski, S. Coulston, G. Ruane, R. Wasielewski, R. Lucas, N. Mattiello, W. Munoz, R. Pozo,

M. Pelliccio, R. Baccarella, L. Lipinski-McHale, J. Czerwienski and G. Caamang.

DOWNS: A woman was killed and several others injured when a fire tore through a wood-frame home on William Street in Elizabeth on June 15th. Firefighters arrived on the scene quickly since they were a block and a half away on another call, Fire Chief Thomas McNamara said. As they pulled up, they saw a man jump from the third floor to escape the flames. The fire's devastation prevented firefighters from searching the entire structure. McNamara said a 15-foot by 15-foot center section of the third floor of the house caved through to the first floor. Two firefighters were injured.

UPS: Eagle Scout Rob Mohr, a junior firefighter and senior at North Warren Regional High School, headed a group of 15 volunteers who worked for more than 550 hours to build turnout gear racks for his department's firehouse on Route 521 in Hope Twp.

Philly Heat 4 VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky

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By Fireline Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 118 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-Mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) This video is 60 minutes long and spans a time frame between January and August or 2009.

There are seven incidents.

One is a seventh alarm, one a fifth, three are second alarms and two are all hands. There is no narration other than what you may pickup from radio traffic.

There incidents listed on the back of the DVD jacket and at the beginning of each when it starts.

The size up is given on the jacket, not on the screen.

The first is a seventh alarm in a large, four-story apartment house with a lot of smoke hanging and issuing from different sides of the structure. It is of ordinary construction and although for several minutes does not show much on the outside, I overheard a status report that there was heavy fire in the middle of the building. Evidence of this was brought out later when heavy fire shows at the top floor. A ladderpipe is put into operation in the beginning and heavy

streams are taken to the roofs of exposures to play water on the fire building. Other heavy streams are operated from street level.

The next fire is an all hands involving a two story plumbing and heating store which appears to have dwellings above. This scene is mostly a smoke condition.

Next is a fifth alarm involving the top floor of a factory that manufactured lawn and outdoor furniture. Heavy streams operate at the fire which is “goin good!”

All hands were required to fight the next fire which is in the rear garage of a private dwelling, caused by a leaky gasoline tank on a motorcycle, the vapors of which came in contact with a water heater pilot light. The fire is through the roof of the garage. Roofmen use pike poles. Fire streams at the rear can be seen shooting above the structure.

A second alarm was transmitted for the next fire which was in a dollar store with a Rite Aid pharmacy attached. It started in the basement.

A Snorkel stream operates with the bucket at street level. It is noted that in 1976, four firefighters lost their lives at the same location when it was a restaurant.

The next two fires are second alarms, one being an old mansion that was struck by lightning requiring heavy stream operations and the other was a basement fire in a mini supermarket started by a perpetrator after he barricaded himself to allude police. His body was recovered the next day.

This DVD is the usual great coverage afforded by Fireline Videos!

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JAMES BESSEMER

Hackensack makes quick work of high-rise fire On Saturday, June 1st, the fire department received a call from Hackensack police stating the occupant of 150 Overlook Apt. 11B smelled smoke in the apartment.

Engines 2, 1, 5 and 4, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Deputy 4 were dispatched. Companies worked their way to the 11th floor. Crews had smoke in apartment 11B in the rear bedroom and bathroom with fire.

Engines 2 and 4 stretched a two and a half inch hand into the fire apartment. Ladder 1 began

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searches of the fire apartment as Rescue 1 began searches on the floor above the fire.

Engine Company 5 stretched a back up line to the 11th floor as Engine 1 fed the fire department connection. Command requested a fast team from Teaneck and an Englewood ladder to the scene. Engine 2 had the fire knocked down within minutes. Ladder 1 and Res-

cue 1 opened up and checked for extension in the fire apartment. All searches were negative. The fire was placed under control at 6:55 p.m. by command.

Additional Hackensack companies were brought to the scene for relief due to the high heat conditions. Additional companies remained on scene to assist occupants in getting back into their apartments. All companies were available at 9:50 p.m.

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Structure fire in Vineland Vineland, NJ. Two structures were damaged by fire on May 6th.

At 4:06 p.m., Engines 61 and 11 and Ladder Towers 6 and 1 along with Vineland EMS were dispatched to a structure in the 1200 block of Almond Road.

Chief Robert Pagnini was first on the scene and found a woodframe structure about 12 ft. x 20 ft. heavily involved with fire extending to a smaller structure on the D side.

On the B side was a car port housing a small trailer and on the A side was an above-ground swimming pool and deck.

Chief Pagnini ordered E-61 to

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pull a Blitz-fire appliance to the fire and stretch a five inch supply line to a nearby hydrant. Captain Anthony Baldosaro and Firefighter Jodie Weiner put the Blitz-fire in operation on the larger structure while additional firefighters pulled a one and three quarter inch line to the D exposure. Crews quickly knocked down the heavy fire and the blaze was declared under control at 4:25.

The Blitz-fire was shut down and another one and three quarter

inch line was used for overhaul.

The main fire structure was apparently used as a pool house and suffered extensive damage. The smaller structure, used for the storage of lawn care equipment, received moderate damage. Neither the trailer nor the pool deck appeared to be damaged.

Twenty fire and EMS personnel responded with two engines and two ladder towers and an ambulance.

The cause is being investigated by the fire department.

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Second alarm fire rips through a Washington Township multifamily dwelling Washington Township, NJ. Around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th, District 10 and BLS 10-9 were dispatched in the area of Wacker's Trading Post on Delsea Drive for a dwelling all hands working.

Department Chief 10-01 confirmed the address of 684 Delsea Drive and found a two and a half story multi-family dwelling that was converted into four separate apartments with heavy fire showing from the first floor side A and B. Engine 1033 with four personnel was first due engine and went in service with a two and a half inch handline to initiate the fire attack.

Engine 1031 (second due engine) dropped a supply line to Engine 1033 and reverse laid it to the hydrant to secure a water supply.

After a couple minutes, the dwelling became well involved, the

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second alarm was struck, and the evacuation tones were ordered to bring operations defensive.

It took two ladder pipes, one from Ladder Tower 1016 and the other from Ladder 1026, three-one and three quarter inch handlines, and a two and a half inch handline off of Engine 1033 to bring the fire under control and extinguish it.

District 10 was on scene for about six hours to overhaul the dwelling and extinguish any hot spots.

No civilian injuries were reported, but one firefighter was transported to the local hospital by BLS 1098 for minor injuries.

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Cluttered conditions hamper firefighting efforts in Linden Linden, NJ. Firefighters vigorously battled a mid-afternoon house fire and cluttered conditions on June 5, 2013 that left one person and two pets dead.

The Linden Fire Department was dispatched just before 3:00 p.m. to 713 Keep St. Heavy fire was showing from the windows on the A/D JUMP TO FILE # corner of the house 060713117 with heavy smoke pushing throughout.

A hand line was stretched through the front door and down a hall where heavy fire conditions were encountered in a bedroom.

The suppression crew had difficulty navigating through the home due to cluttered conditions. Once the room was accessed, the bulk of the fire was darkened quickly, but it had already extended into the roof area and second floor, requiring additional hand lines to be stretched.

Searches of the home were underway in an attempt to locate a possible victim reportedly still inside.

Interior conditions hampered operations, but the search crew was able to locate the victim on the first floor, but was determined to be non-viable.

Interior conditions started to deteriorate, forcing all crews to evacuate the building and set up a defensive operation utilizing several hand lines and a tower ladder. The majority of the fire appeared to be darkened down just after 4:00 p.m.

Extensive overhaul and extinguishing of hot spots was needed throughout the home due to heavy fire damage and an abundance of furniture and other items smoldering inside.

Several mutual aid fire departments from Union County were summoned to the scene to assist and cover the city during the incident.

The cause and origin of the blaze is being investigated by Linden and Union County Fire Investigators.

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Perth Amboy Ladder 2 sets up to extinguish remaining fire near the peak of the roof in the original fire building.

Perth Amboy blaze damages three homes Perth Amboy, NJ. Firefighters were able to make a quick attack and avert a major fire on June 6, 2013 after pulling up to three houses involved in fire.

The Perth Amboy Fire Department responded at 4:49 p.m. to 182 Sheridan St. for a reported fire with possible entrapment. Responding apparatus were able to see a column of smoke in the distance and knew it was a working fire.

Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing out the front of the house on the second floor with extension to two neighboring houses. A second alarm was transmitted immediately bringing in mutual aid from Sayreville and South Amboy.

Engine 2 went into operation initially with a blitz fire and swept the front of the three homes knocking down the bulk of the fire from

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the exterior within a few minutes.

An attempt was made to establish a water supply, but the first hydrant hit was dead, complicating operations.

A drafting operation was set up on Riverview Dr. out of the nearby Raritan River in order to get water to the scene. Once a water supply was established, hand lines were stretched to the interior of the three houses to extinguish remaining fire. Ladder 2 set up in front of the original fire building and was fed from Engine 3 to extinguish fire still burning near the peak of the roof.

Searches were conducted in all three homes for possible occupants

with negative results.

The fire was contained by 5:25 p.m. and declared under control approximately an hour later. The main fire building sustained heavy fire damage on the second floor and attic space, while the two adjacent homes suffered significant damage on the exterior with some damage to the interior.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported at the scene.

Mutual aid fire departments from Sayreville, South Amboy and Woodbridge Township assisted at the scene and covered the city during the incident.

The cause and origin of the fire is being investigated by Perth Amboy fire officials.

- KEITH ADDIE

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Pompton Lakes Ex-Fire Chief Al Evangelista (left), 38 year member of the department, with his son Matt, who has served for two years and counting.

On October 29, 2012, at approximately 7:00 p.m., during Superstorm Sandy, the Newark Fire Department’s Special Operations Division Commander, Battalion Chief Arthur Mauriello received a call that eight workers may be trapped at the PSE&G Essex Switch station, 155 Raymond Blvd.

Chief Mauriello confirmed with the PSE&G supervisor that eight persons were trapped by a tidal surge inside a trailer and the water was rapidly rising. The Newark Fire Department/Newark Police Department Hybrid Emergency Service Task Force was dispatched to the location and were met by a task force from the Essex County Sheriff, who were already sizing up the situation.

A unified command was established between the NFD/NPD Task Force and the Essex County Sheriff.

Simultaneously, members searched for and gained access to the site from an alternate route. At this point, the water was approximately seven feet high and rising. A cyclone fence and other debris hindered the rescue and to make matters worse, electrical transformers were exploding overhead and plummeting into the water area raising concerns about an electrocution hazard.

After multiple attempts to gain entry, it was determined that rescue operations would be suspended for safety concerns and a protect-inplace policy was implemented while communications remained.

This third operational plan took advantage of the low tide. Zodiac boats as well as a city dump truck were deployed and the best route back to the trapped workers was determined. These units needed to navigate through about a mile of flooded streets before reaching the site for the rescue.

This redeployment occurred with coordination between Deputy Chief Zieser, the Newark Fire Chief and the Newark Police Director. .

It should also be noted that while managing the PSE&G rescue, numerous water rescues, power outages, structure fires and other emergency calls were being mitigated city-wide taxing the departments’ resources.

Besides the bravery of the individuals cited, it is also important to note the excellent cooperation and coordination between the Newark Fire Department, the Newark Police Department, the Essex County Sheriff’s Department and other

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agencies in working together to bring this and other rescue efforts to a successful conclusion.

On August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., members of Newark Engine 9 were performing daily maintenance on their apparatus, when a smoke condition was noticed several blocks away. Captain Mautone and the crew of Engine 9 found a working fire in an occupied three story wood frame house at 216 Summer Ave. Engine 9’s crew found a man hanging out a front, third floor window and he was threatening to jump. Captain Mautone managed to keep the man calm and assured him that he would be saved and he did not need to jump.

Engine 9 stretched an attack line to the top floor and under extreme heat and smoke, was able to place a stream between the fire and the victim, thus protecting him.

Captain Mautone reached the victim as he said he would and with help from Ladder 7 was able to bring the victim down to safety.

On May 25, 2012, while off duty, Newark Fire Captain Steven Anderson was driving on South Orange Ave. and was flagged down by a citizen and told of a fire at 96 Hillcrest Terrace in East Orange. He drove to the scene and discovered a heavy fire condition on the top floor of the building.

Captain Anderson went into the fire building without protection to conduct a search. Under an extreme smoke conditions, he went through the building banging on doors and in the process found a 50 year old male who he helped ou.

Captain Anderson went back into the building and found several occupants who were unaware of the fire on the floor above. He helped evacuate them and returned to the fourth floor. This time he closed the doors to the apartments involved, thus helping control the fire spread and opened up the windows in the hallways helping to ventilate.

It should be noted that Captain Anderson acted in the finest traditions of the Newark Fire Department and is a credit to the lifesaving profession. All this was done without the benefit of any personal protective equipment.

- MIKE HEILBRONN

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Working shed fire Just prior to 9 a.m. on June 5th, Netcong Fire Department was dispatched to 32 Prospect Street for a reported shed fire. On arrival, the shed was fully involved in the corner of a fenced in backyard, away from the home. Firefighters, stretching 200 feet of one and three quarter inch and had the fire extinguished within minutes. As overhaul continued, it was found that a small raccoon perished in the fire. Units were released a short time later.

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Vineland fire displaces two Vineland, NJ. A fire in an apartment house caused heavy damage and displaced 2 occupants.

At 7:12 p.m., on May 28th, Engines 61 and 11, Ladder Towers 6 and 1 and Vineland EMS were dispatched to the 700 block of Chestnut Avenue for a dwelling fire.

While companies were en-route, the Cumberland County 911 Center JUMP TO FILE # struck the all hands 052913101 based on the number of calls being received. Ladder 4 and Engine 22 responded on the all hands and Engine 31 and Ladder 2 covered Station 6 (headquarters).

Engine 61, commanded by Captain Luigi Tramontana, was first-in and found a two story dwelling with heavy smoke and fire showing on the second floor.

He ordered his crew to lead off with a one and three quarter inch line to the rear of the building and make entry to the second floor via an exterior stairway.

Department Chief Robert Pagnini arrived and assumed command. Chief Pagnini had E-22’s crew stretch a backup one and three quarter inch line to the rear of the building and assigned L-4 to roof ventilation. LT-1 was the RIT truck and E-11 was search and rescue.

Firefighters worked their way through the kitchen and into the living room performing a primary search and knocking down heavy fire as they went.

Within ten minutes, the bulk of the fire had been knocked down and crews began overhauling. The search proved negative.

The fire caused a backfeed in the electric service and caused wires across the street to burn in several areas requiring the service of the Vineland Electric Utility.

At 7:44, the fire was declared under control.

There was heavy damage to the second floor apartment and

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water damage to the first floor apartment. No injuries were reported.

Twenty-eight fire and EMS personnel responded with three ladders, two engines and an ambulance.

The cause of the fire, which appears to have originated in the sec-

ond floor living room, is under investigation.

The Southern Shore Chapter of the Red Cross provided assistance to the occupants.

- JOHN CARR

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East Brunswick handles dumpster fire On Monday, May 27th, a dumpster fire put Memorial Day festivities temporarily on hold for members of the Brookview Volunteer Fire Company (East Brunswick Fire District # 3).

First arriving crews arrived to find a fully involved 30 yard dumpster in the driveway of a home under construction. Based on the size of the dumpster and amount of debris packed into it, the first arriving Engine (901) was instructed to lay a five inch supply line in order to establish a water supply.

Crews from 901 and second due Engine 903 went to work with a one and three quarter inch handline, quickly knocking down the main body of fire.

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With a significant amount of debris still smoldering in the dumpster firefighters then went into a foam operation, filling the container with Class A foam.

Firefighters remained on scene for approximately two hours overhauling the contents of the dumpster to ensure that all fire was completely extinguished.

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On that day, John was soldering something together, a process in which two or more metal items are joined together with a small flame.

During that process, one of his children crashed into a five-gallon can of gasoline with his Power Wheels, causing a fire in the garage.

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Avenuel, NJ. A little bit of luck was in store on June 8, 2013 for the Avenel Fire Department, who celebrated their 100th Anniversary of serving the community just one day after drenching rains from remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea soaked New Jersey.

The day started with fire apparatus, marching bands and other entertainment acts lining the streets just off Avenel St. near the college town section, where everyone staged to participate in the parade to celebrate Avenel's 100 years of volunteer service to the Fifth Fire District of Woodbridge Township.

The parade was led by the members of the Avenel Fire Department and their apparatus, which proceeded past the firehouse on Avenel St., across Route 1 and St. Georges Ave. and eventually down to Merrill Park, where a picnic was held for the public.

A little bit of history: A group of Avenel residents banded together in 1912 with the purpose of organizing a fire company. The group held its first meeting at the home of Mr. J.B. Edgar on July 1, 1912, to appoint fire commissioners for the district. Dr. A.F. Mount, J.B. Edgar, E.A. Moran, H. Posner and J. Praver were appointed to serve the ensuing year. On February 18, 1913, a fire company was organized. A charter under the name of Avenel Chemical Company No. 1 was obtained. On July 12, 1913, the name was legally changed to Avenel Fire Company No. 1. The charter members included Joseph Bizdery, Fred Ciegotura, Emil C. Earhart, Edward L. Fagan, Andrew Fuss, Rudolph Hrinyak, Edward A. Moran, Edwin J. Perry, Joseph Praver, Henry Striker, Joseph Szabo and William Van Styke.

Joseph Szabo served as the first fire chief and the first President was Edward Moran. By the end of the year, a seventy gallon chemical hand-drawn apparatus was purchased, as well as a carboy of acid and a barrel of soda used for firefighting, which was all housed in a shed owned by Joseph Praver. The following year, the firemen built a small building on a lot leased for five years by a fireman named Frank Hacker. Joseph Szabo continued as chief through 1915.

As years passed, and as donations from public-spirited citizens poured in, a piece of property was purchased on Hyatt St., at the corner of Ziegler Ave. (today known as Routes 1 & 9), upon which a hollow brick house was built in 1919.

In 1921, funds were raised through an appropriation voted by the people in the fire district, which resulted in the purchase of a motor-driven fire engine-a 250 gallon per minute pumper. The same year, fire hydrants began to be installed along Avenel Street and eventually throughout the fire district.

On April 7, 1926, the Avenel Exempt Fireman's Association was organized.

In 1929, the fire company was

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forced to vacate its property at Hyatt St. and Ziegler Ave., when the latter was chosen as the right of way for the new "Super Highway".

New property was purchased on Avenel St. and the new highway and firehouse was built. It has been at the present site since.

In 1930, the Avenel Fire Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary was organized.

In 1936, a 500-gallon per minute fire engine was purchased.

Also, a fire alarm system in the fire district with eight fire alarm boxes was installed.

In 1953, a new Gamewell Fire Alarm system was installed to replace the one of 1936.

In 1955, an addition to the firehouse was built, making it a three bay building. In 1963, the fire company celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a parade, activities and the purchase of a new 750 gallon per minute pumper, replacing one which had been in service since 1936. At this time, there were 49 fire alarm boxes in the district, 152 fire hydrants in Avenel and 85 fire hydrants in the Colonia section of our fire district. At this time, the roster consisted of 50 active volunteer firemen.

In 1966, an 85-foot aerial ladder with a pump was purchased, replacing a pumper that was in service since 1946. In 1970, a 1,000 gallon per minute diesel powered pumper was placed in service, for a total of four firefighting pieces of equipment to operate.

In 1976, the building was again expanded to house five fire trucks and a new radio room. A new 1,250 gallon per minute pumper was also placed in service and this began a color scheme change from red to yellow with our apparatus.

In 1980, another new pumper, a 250-gallon per minute MidiPumper was purchased to replace a pumper that was in service since 1956. In 1986, advancing again, a 1,500 gallon per minute pumper was purchased to replace one that was in service since 1963.

In 1988, the fire company celebrated its 75th Diamond Anniversary. In that year, there were 15 alarm boxes and more than 300 fire hydrants. With advancements in technology, the 46 active firemen were being notified of fire alarms through individual paging devices that were issued by the Board of Fire Commissioners.

Firefighting equipment stood at five pieces plus a fire chief's vehicle and van used by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

In 1990, advancements in water supply were made with the acquisition of five inch hose for all fire engines. A layout consisting of a dual three inch supply system was the primary water source at that time.

The movement came about from having firefighters riding on the rear step to riding inside the cabs, enhancing firefighter safety.

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American Flag, Exempts Flag, Fire Company Flag, and Ladies Auxiliary Flag representing beginning of parade.

In 1995, a gut-rehab project brought about an updated firehouse that was completed in 1996. The project included the razing of a single-family home on site that housed offices for the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Bureau of Fire Prevention. It provided much needed office and storage space, a gear room and fireman's room.

In 1996, a new 95 foot aerial platform ladder truck was purchased. This ladder truck was battle tested just days before the planned wetdown celebration at a tank explosion at the Shell Oil refinery in Sewaren.

In 2003, the department began acquiring the necessary tools to extricate victims from motor vehicle accidents.

Since 2006, half of the department pumpers have been replaced with updated equipment. These new pumpers each have the capacity to pump over 2000 gallons per minute, an increase of over 25% over their predecessors. This capacity was put to the test at a nine alarm fire at the Woodbridge Village Apartment Complex on August 31, 2012. This same year, Superstorm Sandy battered the east coast and left much of our fire district without electricity for a week and in some cases, up to 11 days.

As the Avenel Volunteer Fire Company celebrates 100 years of service to our community, 42 members respond to an average of 600 alarms per year; fire alarm boxes are non-existent; our apparatus includes four engines, a ladder truck, a fire chief's vehicle, a passenger van, an auxiliary trailer and zodiac boat.

Our district has more than 300 fire hydrants and our firefighters service more than 5000 addresses in Avenel and parts of Colonia, Iselin and Woodbridge.

History of Avenel Fire Department taken from department website www.avenelfire.org - KEITH ADDIE

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Belvidere High School DUI drill As prom season began, the importance of responsible driving should be evermost in the minds of passengers as well as drivers.

With that being said, the juniors and seniors of Belvidere High School filled the stands under overcast skies and watched as wrecked autos on the infield revealed a gruesome scene.

This was a drill.

It was meant to be JUMP TO FILE # stark and graphic 060413118 and it was. There was a body on the ground outside one of the overturned vehicles.

First, there was silence. Then, there were cries and screams. Out of the vehicles staggered “injured” students. In moments, calls went out to surrounding area fire and EMS units. One by one, ambulances pulled up to the scene.

As EMTs began to tend to the injured, fire engines pulled up.

The rescue units prepared to extricate “trapped” individuals.

Generators fired up, supplying air pressure to the Jaws of Life. The roof of one of the vehicles was cut off and the patients were removed to backboards. Tears welled up in the eyes of the onlookers as they sat in stunned silence as friends they know from school were being freed from the wrecked autos. The cries and screams, though they were preformed by student actors, were still chilling. A medivac helicopter landed right on the field. Some patients were placed on stretchers and moved to the waiting ambulances. Another was rushed to the helicopter for transport to a trauma center. As the dead were covered one was not. He was placed “under arrest” after failing a field sobriety test by the New Jersey State Police. Over the limit, under arrest.

- BOB HALBERSTADT

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TYING THE KNOT If you have photos you would like to see in our Tying the Knot feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

ANDIE KANDRAC

On June 1, 2013, Lt Steve Amato from the North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. #3 and Rebecca Pearce were married at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park.

CHRIS TOMPKINS

Bergenfield battles fatal third alarm Shortly before 8 a.m. on June 2nd, the Bergenfield Fire Department was dispatched to the corner of Luke St and West Broad St. for a reported structure fire.

Units arrived on scene to find a one and a half story frame with a one story attached garage on the Delta side with heavy fire showing between the home and garage.

The first engine company pulled a one and three quarter inch hand line lead by Firefighter Andrew McGoldrick through the front door.

Upon entry of the home, a victim was laying unconscious at the front door, who was rescued by members of Bergenfield Ladder Company.

As smoke billowed low to the floor, firefighters made their way though the home to locate the main body of fire.

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Crews had the heavy fire knocked down within 15 minutes, when a second victim was located in the home.

The fire was placed under control around 9:15 a.m. when the Bergen County Bomb Squad was called to the scene for investigation and removal of gunpowder and small explosives in the basement.

Mutual aid was provided by Teaneck, Dumont, Englewood, New Milford and Box 54 for rehab.

The fire remains under investigation, however is not suspicious.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion.

- CHRIS TOMPKINS

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Morris County’s Region 4 drill under GWB On the morning June 2nd, Morris County's Region 4 group met under the George Washington Bridge for a drill utilizing the Neptune System. The Neptune System pumps a large quantity of water using two 8 inch intake hoses and one 12 inch discharge hose connected to a trailer mounted monitor.

The drill was run by Morris County Fire Coordinator Jack Alderton along with the Bergen

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Counties Fire Coordinator. It simulated a severe disaster and the measures needed to get situations under control.

Morris County's Region 4 group is made of Netcong Fire Department, Mt. Arlington Fire Department, Randolph Fire

Department, Mendham Township Fire Department (Brookside) and Schooley's Mountain Fire Department.

The other departments in attendance were Chatham Township, Morris Township, Millington, Parsippany District 5, Lincoln Park Company #1 and Lincoln Park Company #2.

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TIM CONNOLLY

Silverton/Fairfield live burn drill After extending our hand to Silverton Fire Department in Toms River during Hurricane Sandy we kept close to them as more than just a fire department bond. Silverton is a brotherhood like none other we have seen. A well trained group of volunteers who show us once again why this service is like no other. We had the privilege of training with them at their fire academy and quickly realized these individuals will be with us forever. So we thank you Silverton for all you have shown us and your hospitality in the use of your facility.

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Hot day, hot fire in Passaic Passaic, N.J. When city firefighters arrived at an apartment house fire on Gregory Avenue, May 31st, some of the building's 100 plus residents were at their windows or on fire escapes calling for help.

The 9 a.m. fire occurred on a hot and humid day where the temperature eventually rose into the 90's. Before it was over, nine firefighters and one EMT were treated for heat exhaustion and minor injuries.

Firefighters rescued residents as

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As flames consumed the topfloor, and there was a collapse of the rear roof section, a defensive at-

tack was established which included four ladder pipes-two from Passaic, one from Clifton and one from East Rutherford. Officials said a broken water main also hampered firefighting efforts.

Low banking smoke also forced the evacuation of nearby Passaic High School and Lincoln Middle School, which filled up with smoke. EMS crews set up a rehab area in the shade to evaluate and treat firefighters. The Teaneck Box 54 Club also responded with refreshments. Ambulances from three

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Wharton Engine 320 places its deck gun in service on the fire as multiple handlines deploy around the structure.

Early morning blaze displaces 11 residents Wharton NJ. Firefighters responded to 15 East Dewey Avenue for a reported structure fire around 2:40 a.m. They found a large two and a half story wood frame fully involved in fire and power lines down in the street. Mutual aid was called to respond from Dover, Mine Hill, and Picatinny Arsenal as well as the Mine Hill First Aid Squad.

The fast moving fire took over

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an hour to bring under control.

Eleven residents of the two family house were alerted by the buildings fire alarm and all escaped without injury. Firefighters used multiple hand lines, and master streams to control the fire. The heat was so intense that the exposure buildings

suffered damage to the exterior siding.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wharton Police and Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Squad.

The fire is believed to have started in the living room; however, it does not appear to be suspicious. No injuries were reported at the scene.

- ADAM ALBERTI

Demarest firefighters quickly extinguish second alarm fire Demarest firefighters were dispatched around 1 a.m. on May 5th to 29 Woodland Road for a reported house fire. Crews were met with heavy smoke showing from all floors of a split level home. As crews stretched lines and secured a water supply, interior crews found heavy fire in the basement laundry room with fire extending to the first floor. Command requested a second alarm as crews were able to knock down the heavy fire in the basement and first floor, preventing any extension to the rest of the home. Two homeowners were able to escape the home without any injuries; however, the house was deemed uninhabitable. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes and mutual aid was provided from Haworth, Closter, Alpine, and Cresskill at the scene and cover ups from Harrington Park and Norwood. The fire still remains under investigation.

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Newark’s annual muster a success Newark, N.J. On a warm blue sky morning; firefighters, family and friends gathered along with fire apparatus of various vintages to attend the 46th annual Newark Fire Department Historical Association antique fire apparatus muster and parade at Washington Park.

Yes, there was plenty JUMP TO FILE # of food as well as 060313137 vendors selling firematic items, a burn demonstration trailer and time for children to ride on a fire truck during the short parade. In addition, the city and fire museums were both open to the public.

This year the department dedicated the day in the memory of five city firefighters who lost their life in the performance of their duty. Families of the Fallen of the N.F.D. invited relatives of these heroes and several were able to attend. The fallen firefighters honored this year were: Fireman Dan McGee who died in 1883, Fireman John Gerrity who passed in 1903, Fireman William Boland lost in 1903, Fireman Joe Lynch who died in 1933 and Captain Frank Kirkwood who passed in 1963.

The son of Captain Kirkwood spoke to the group gathered in front of the fire museum. He thanked firefighters for what they do and called them an extended family. It stood out in his mind how brother firefighters came together for his family after his father was killed.

“Thanks for honoring these individuals,” he said. He also thanked the firefighters of the past for allowing him to rid on a fire truck when he was a kid. That's something you don't forget.

The Newark Firefighters Pipes and Drums marched from the park to the museum with family members, who held a banner, “Survivor's Cross Families of the Fallen.”

The parade followed with city fire apparatus in the lead, with children enjoying a ride on a red fire truck. The apparatus attending the muster followed. Twenty-six trophies were presented at the end of the day to firefighters for their rigs.

This included categories including Oldest in Show, Participant's Choice, Longest Distance, and others. Damien Danis of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association and Pat Spellman of the Jersey City Gong Club consciously inspected and judged the rigs for their awards with the assistance of F.D.N.Y. Battalion Chief John A. Calderone, editor of “Fire Apparatus Journal” magazine.

A new feature this year included some antique automobiles lined up on Washington Place. Once again Bob Becker showed up with his collection of custom made N.F.D. model apparatus.

This is also a good day for retired members to see old friends and brag about retirement! Another pleasant muster goes down in history.

- RON JEFFERS

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ROMAN ISARYK

West Tuckerton battles truck fire Just after 1230 p.m. on May 10th, a reported truck fire was called in to the Ocean County Sheriff Communication Center.

LEHPD arrived and found a well involved truck fire. Station 71 was dispatched to a house just off of Route 9 with a cross street of Mathistown Road. 7100 and 7110 arrived and a size up wasdone. 7101 pulled a one and three quarter inch foam line and 7108 supplied water. Crews had the fire knocked down in minutes and no one was injured. EMS was provided

by Great Bay EMS.

BILL TOMPKINS

Four rescued in Rutherford blaze Firefighters rescued four residents from upstairs apartments as a two alarm fire struck a garden apartment building in Rutherford early on the morning of June 10th.

The first 911 call was received just before 4:30 a.m. incorrectly reporting a fire at 25 Union Ave. in East Rutherford. Other calls that quickly followed reported the fire at 523 Union Ave. in Rutherford, which is at the opposite end of Union Ave. Both departments responded. East Rutherford was re-directed when the fire was confirmed.

On arrival, heavy fire was visible from the first floor in the area of

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the doorways that accessed the four apartments in the building. The first floor residents had escaped by going out the first floor windows, but the residents of the second floor apartments, a 66 year old woman in one apartment, and a family of three in the other, were trapped by the flames.

Ground ladders were immediately placed and the occupants were safely removed before the flames could reach them. All members of

the family were transported for smoke inhalation Lines were stretched and the roof vented and all the heavy fire was knocked down in about fifteen minutes and the fire was under control in about a half hour. No other injuries were reported.

All four apartments in the structure were damaged and uninhabitable leaving twelve homeless. The fire which appears to have started by the dual front doors is under investigation, but does not initially appear suspicious.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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DAMIEN DANIS

Garfield gets new tiller blessed Farther Ed of St. Stans Church blessed Garfield Truck 4's new Spartan/ERV tiller. The small ceremony took place at the Outwater Lane firehouse. Members of all other companies in the city attended and when the blessing and champagne bottle christening by Ex Chief Ernie Roslin was finished, the new truck was placed in service.

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Far Hills-Bedminster bus fire On Monday, May 27, 2013 at 8:46 p.m., the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department and Far HillsBedminster First Aid Squad were dispatched to Interstate 287 northbound at milemarker 24 for a bus fire. Chief Eric Murphy established command and confirmed a well involved tour bus fire. A request was made for a mutual aid engine from the Liberty Corner Fire Company and a tanker from the Bernardsville Fire Company.

Engine 29-101 stretched twoone and three quarter inch handlines. Tanker 29-132 set up a nurse operation to the engine.

Bernardsville’s tanker provided a secondary water source. Liberty Corner’s engine stretched a third handline to the interior of the bus.

The fire was under control in approximately 30 minutes, but crews remained on scene overhauling and extinguishing hot spots for several hours.

The bus had approximately 40 passengers on board who needed to be sheltered until a new bus could pick them up. The county fire coordinator 99A coordinated the ef-

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fort to have numerous ambulances dispatched to relocate the passengers to the Basking Ridge fire house until the arrival of the new bus.

Rescue 29-151 remained on scene assisting with lighting for the tow company and to relocate equipment from one bus to the new one.

The Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department responded with Engines 29-101 and 29-102, Tanker 29-132, Tower 29-121 and Rescue 29-151. The Liberty Corner Fire Company responded with Engine 40-104. The Bernardsville Fire Company responded with Tanker 22-135 and Engine 22-102 (water source). Numerous ambulances were dispatched from Far HillsBedminster First Aid Squad, Peapack Gladstone First Aid Squad, Liberty Corner First Aid Squad and the Basking Ridge First Aid Squad.

- ERIC MURPHY

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."

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

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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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JOHN W. CARR

Millville firefighters open up at the 5th St. fire.

Two displaced in Millville fire Millville, NJ. A blaze this morning caused heavy damage to a dwelling and displaced its two occupants.

At 8:42 a.m., on June 12th, Millville firefighters and Millville Rescue Squad were dispatched to the 800 block of North 5th Street. Ladder 32 (a quint), under the command of Acting Captain Steve Alcorn, was first-in to a one and a half story wood-frame single-family dwelling. He found light smoke showing from the first floor and medium smoke from the attic, but no fire visible.

AC Alcorn ordered his crew to stretch a one and a half inch line through the front door and located fire burning around a bathroom

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ceiling fan and extending into the attic. The crew found stairs leading to the attic at the rear of the dwelling and made it about halfway into the attic before backing out due to intense heat. Chief Kurt Hess reported heavy fire showing from the front attic window.

At 8:55, Chief Hess called for the all hands and a recall of off-duty personnel.

A five inch supply line was connected to a corner hydrant and one and three quarter and two and a half inch lines were placed in service.

There was a heavy fire load in

the attic giving firefighters a tough time making access and extinguishing the contents. Crews opened the roof and began making good headway.

Chief Hess declared the fire under control at 9:42.

The attic sustained heavy fire damage and the first floor had extensive water damage.

Seventeen fire and three EMS personnel responded with two engines, a ladder, a rescue and an ambulance.

The two occupants, one adult female and her son, were assisted by the Southern Shore Chapter of the Red Cross.

- JOHN CARR

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

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On a beautiful Monday morning in the Beach Haven section of Long Beach Island, the township’s first Memorial Day Parade since Superstom Sandy took place. Residents lined Long Beach Blvd to watch the annual parade. After the parade ended, all participants and residents gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for a ceremony dedicated to the men and women, who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for this county.

Fire and EMS radio communications are the backbone of our daily operations and vital to the safety of all responding personnel.

The use of portable radios and the potential for all emergency scene personnel being issued a radio will greatly enhance their safety and accountability.

STAYING If this is SAFE not possible, then every Chief Henry Campofficer and or bell unit assigned an emergency scene function should have at least one member with a portable radio.

When used properly and in conjunction with the Incident Command System, emergency scene radio communications greatly improves life safety. When used improperly, or when there are failures in the system, the threat to life safety is greatly increased.

Over the past few years there have been recorded failures, misuse, and inadequacies in the radio communications systems in many departments, some of which have contributed to the loss of lives.

No matter what type of radio system you are operating with, there are some specific procedures that must always be followed. Always! Like everything else we do in life, we become creatures of habit and revert back to what we consider to be the simplest and usually laziest method of operation.

Misunderstood orders, being on the wrong channel/frequency, not monitoring your radio, radio interference, are but a few of the problems that can be encountered, and should they occur at an in opportune time, they may be deadly.

How many departments train on the use of department radio equipment? Does the training just cover how to turn the radio on, how to select a channel/frequency and unit call designations, battery replacement and charging and then you are qualified?

Use of department communication equipment should be in writing and explicit as to the operations and use of the equipment, and then the policy must be enforced. Specifics such as acknowledgment, radio discipline, fireground and dispatch channel/frequencies, reports, and emergency radio traffic procedures should be included.

Radio discipline procedures should include proper radio etiquette when using the radio system, using the Think-Push-Speak method, and giving concise meaningful reports and messages in a clear voice. There are many longwinded speakers using the emergency services radio system and we all have them, give them a radio and they think they have to say something.

Remember you learn more by listening! The person who pushes

the button and the first word out of their mouth is a long “aaaaah” can be very distracting.

Think about what you are going to say before pushing the “push to talk” button, then after you have pushed the button, wait a second or two for the radio “to open up” then give your complete message. Half a message can be very confusing at times and it ties up the airwaves when it has to be repeated.

If you have a very long message, it should be broken up into smaller messages. The most important part of any radio transmission is being acknowledged. Being acknowledged simply means that someone has heard you.

If you have not been acknowledged you can very well assume you have not been heard. Before giving any message over the radio you must get the attention of the person, unit, dispatcher, or whomever before you actually give your message.

Radio interference, being on the wrong channel, feedback, dead battery, inattention, or the possibility that the intended receiver is transmitting at the same time all may hinder the receipt of your message.

Once you have been acknowledged then you can proceed with your message, and then once again, be acknowledged that it was received. If the receiver does not understand the message, or did not receive all of it, now is the time to request that it be repeated. E very radio message, no matter how simple or whether emergency scene or not, should be acknowledged, practice creates good habits.

Are you on the right channel/frequency? Radio discipline requires each member to be on the correct radio channel/frequency.

Check your radio when reporting for duty and or upon your arrival on the emergency scene. The tendency is to forget to revert back to the correct channel/frequency after using another channel/frequency for whatever the reason.

If you are operating at an incident and your gut reaction tells you that you should be hearing some radio chatter and you are not, check your radio channel/frequency.

If you have a scanning radio and are operating at the incident scene, get on the correct channel/frequency and turn off the scan mode. I know, you can scan and select a priority channel/frequency. It sounds good, but it doesn’t work, unless you like parts of messages. Therefore, I repeat myself, turn off the scanning mode!

You should only be interested in what is going on at your incident, not what is happening in the town, city, or county.

You can only be at one place at a time, pay attention to what is going on where you are in order to stay safe.

Till next time Stay Safe and God Bless!

- HENRY CAMPBELL

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Avenel Chief Jim Karlbon and President Cory Spillar at Avenel’s 100th Anniversary Parade.

Members of the Beach Haven Fire Department pose for a group shot after Long Beach Island's Memorial Day Parade

ANTHONY FRITZ

RON JEFFERS

Arbor Hose Co. No. 1 of Piscataway took two trophies at Avenel's 100th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, June 8th.

Cedar Knolls firefighters pose with their new Pierce pumper at the Newark muster in June.

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Moonachie Firefighters Eugene Sanchez (left) and Tony Cospito posed with their department's pride and joy 1953 GMC/Ahrens Fox pumper during the Newark Fire Department's 46th annual Historical Association muster on June 2nd. As the sign says, the rig survived over 4-feet of water in the firehouse after Hurricane Sandy. The apparatus has been repaired thanks to the talent at the Paramus municipal shops.

North Hudson Captain Tom Shaples (2nd from left), of Ladder Co. 5, retired on May 29th after 28-years of service. The captain started his career with the former West New York Fire Department. L-R with the captain: Firefighter Victor Valentin, Captain Joe Arena and Firefighter James Lisa.

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The members of Passaic Engine Company 2 Tour 2 posed for a quick photo while attending the Passaic Fallen Firefighter Memorial on May 10th. Pictured are Lt Chris Freeman, Firefighter James Kovacs, Jacob Hrywniak, and Mamoud Suleiman.

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Andover, NJ. Liam Glinane and Willie Cirone prepare to take the pack test. Liam plans to do it on one leg this year.

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Lodi Assistant Chief Keith Bruining toasting the new Truck 4

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Members of the Somers Point Fire Co. 1 arrived at the Atlantic County "Tony Canale" Training Center to support fellow Firefighter Andy Cajka, who served 50 years with Somers Point Vol. Fire Co. 1.

Carteret Firefighter Brendan Rhodes takes a breather after pulling walls and ceilings at a house fire on Union St.

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Uniformed members of the Hoboken Ambulance Corps. with some of their generous contributors.

Squad members L-R: Treasurer Daniel Loeb, Chief Tom Molta and Captain Mark Harris.

Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps says thanks

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Vacant building burns in West New York West New York, N.J. Around 5 a.m. on June 2nd, North Hudson Fire Control started receiving phone calls reporting a fire at 5514 Kennedy Blvd. When Squad 1 arrived, Captain Miick confirmed that they had a working fire in a vacant 2 1/2 wood-frame building previously marked by the Fire Department as hazardous and not to be entered.

Flames threatened the adjacent car wash on the "D" side, but firefighters set up handlines and prevented any extension. Second Battalion Chief Dan Giacumbo notified Fire Control that he was putting the RIT unit to work (Squad 7) and setting up their squirt. A new RIT unit was special called to the scene.

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born fire under control as the sun rose over the scene.

- RON JEFFERS

Hoboken, NJ. This ambulance squad lost two ambulances and sustained approximately five feet of water on the vehicle floor of their Clinton Street building during Hurricane Sandy. The flood in the building damaged medical supplies, stripping the volunteers of life-saving tools. Thanks to donations from local citizens and organizations, the squad was quick to get back on their feet and serve the community.

On the evening of June 7th, the corps held a ceremony to thank those for their gracious contributions. Appropriately, or inappropriately, the ceremony was held during a heavy downpour, remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea.

Through contributions, and insurance money, the corps has been able to replace the two ambulances and other necessary equipment to keep the all-volunteer unit going.

With most of the surrounding communities now using fully paid EMS units, Hoboken has over 100 volun-

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teers who answer approximately 5,000 calls a year with on-duty crews. There are eight emergency vehicles on their roster. The corps was organized in 1971.

Major contributors included The Share & Care Foundation, The Community Foundation of New Jersey, Hoboken University Medical Center and Rotary District 7490 Walter D Head Foundation. Representatives of these organizations were present for the festivities. The funds were used to assist in the purchase of a stretcher to two ambulances.

Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano was on hand and presented corps Chief Tom Molta with a proclamation praising the volunteer's work during Sandy and for doing their part every day.

On a personal note, the retired

city police captain thanks the corps for assisting his family and friends in the past during medical emergencies.

Treasurer Daniel Loeb said he was so impressed by the help his unit received, without all of the usual red tape. He spoke on the phone to people he had never met about the squad's plight and they came through, almost immediately with contributions. The Hoboken Rotary Club contacted other groups, such as The Share & Care Foundation, and help was on its way.

The event included food supplied by local eateries, along with a cake featuring three city ambulances on it, courtesy of Carlo's Bake Shop, Hoboken's famous “Cake Boss.”

The evening's rain did not cloud this event of appreciation for the volunteers who serve and the generosity of those who answered the call for help.

- RON JEFFERS

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The 200 Club of Morris County Awards Scholarships to heroes’ children Morristown, NJ. Continuing a long tradition, the 200 Club of Morris County awarded scholarships to 25 deserving children of Morris County police, fire and emergency medical services providers at a special dinner on May 20. In addition, six of those students won prestigious extra awards to help with books and to honor overall achievement.

The 200 Club of Morris County supports Morris County’s first- responders and has been helping their children afford college since 1982. “Our police officers, firefighters and EMS responders put their lives on the line every day,” said Jack C. Van Orden Jr., president. “These are not jobs that are going to make anybody rich. In fact, many firefighters and EMTs are volunteers. Helping them meet the financial challenge of educating their children is one way of saying thank you.” Van Orden pointed out that some scholarship winners are themselves first responders. Scholarship criteria include academic performance, community service, extracurricular activities and family financial need. Winners were Alyssa Mae Abrusci, Roxbury High School; Juliana Fulton Balluffi-Fry, Mountain Lakes High School; Emily Aurora Boyle, Pompton Lakes High School; Zachery Connor Chaves, Morris Knolls High School; Lyndsay Marie Clark, Parsippany High School; Margaret Anne Crann, North Warren Regional High School; Christopher Pearson Eggermann, Chatham High School; Danielle Maria Fowler, Ramsey High School; Robert Matthew Gaugler, North Warren Regional High School; Amanda Guth, Warren Hills High School; Erin Elizabeth Hackett, DePaul Catholic High School; Daniella Antoinette Howell, Jefferson Township High School; Jonathan David Kelly, Whippany Park High School; Timothy Michael Kelly, Whippany Park High School; Sarah Julia Lamb, Chatham High School; Ethan Lare, West Morris Central High Schoo; Heather Jeanne Marra, Jefferson Township High School; Carissa Elizabeth McQuade, Phillipsburg High School; Brian James O'Neill, Morris Knolls High School; Sarah Qiugui O'Neill, Morris Hills High School; Jordan Martin Phelan, Chatham High School; Nayna Rani Shah, Morristown High School; Natasha Kaur Sidhu, West Morris Mendham High School; Tyler Edward Wendt, Morris Catholic High School; and Timothy Christian Worts, Morristown-Beard High School.

In addition, Zachery Connor Chaves, Amanda Guth, Jonathan David Kelly, Timothy Michael Kelly, and Timothy Christian Worts were awarded $500 grants for textbooks from GlaxoSmithKline. Tyler Edward Wendt won the $1,000 Eisenberg Achievement Award, which recognizes exemplary community service. The scholarships were awarded at the Annual Scholarship Dinner Monday night at the Zeris Inn, 372 Route 46 in Mountain Lakes. Since

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its inception in 1971, the 200 Club of Morris County has distributed more than $2.5 million to families who have lost a spouse who was a police officer or state trooper, a firefighter, or an emergency medical services provider in the line of duty.

The organization also distributes thousands of dollars each year to worthy high school seniors who either serve in a branch of public safety or whose parent is actively serving in or retired from a public safety capacity in Morris County.

The organization also recognizes the heroic actions of those who keep the public safe and secure. Information about membership in the 200 Club and its various programs is available at www.200clubofmorriscounty.com or by calling (732) 279-4258.

- DOUG FENICHEL

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Cheers “Cheers!” Members of the Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Fire Department and members of Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Co. 5, of West Milford, N.J., share a toast of champagne to celebrate Company 5's new Pierce tanker during their June 1st wet down.

JOHN M. MALECKY

Trauma Junkie, Memoirs of an Emergency Flight Nurse ON THE BOOK SHELF On The Book Shelf by John Malecky

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By Janice Hudson Published by Firefly Books, Ltd, Richmond Hill, Ontario Available from your local book seller or online book sellers Price $19.95 (paperback) This book measures 6” x 9”, has 272 pages with 24 pages of photos, maps and glossary. You can probably imagine that if you are a flight nurse assigned to an emergency medical helicopter ambulance, it is likely that the calls you respond to are for individuals who are seriously injured or sick.

Many wind up dead from their injuries or complications. So it is with this in mind that I advise the reader that if you have a sensitive comprehension to reading about graphic material, this book may not be for you!

I have found by talking with many people who are readers, that some cannot stomach the content of some books even though in most cases there are no accompanying photos.

The author became a flight nurse in 1987 after leaving a full time job as an emergency room nurse. After many years as a flight nurse she later became a full time, certified registered nurse anesthetist.

She accidently found out one day after stopping to visit her old

quarters, that her book was required reading for all new flight nurses at CALSTAR (California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue), which is an air ambulance in the San Francisco Bay area.

You will notice that the current book is updated and expanded so there was a previous printing but it was sold out.

There are 16 action packed chapters which hold multiple incidents including the earthquake in 1989 (during the baseball world series coverage) and a major, fatal Oakland brush fire.

She writes with a technique that causes the reader to empathize with what is going on and imagery which tends to place you on the scene.

Having had a background in fire and EMS, I envisioned myself at the emergency departments of a hospital and scene locations, not because I had actually been to any of these places, but because of her expert writing technique.

The book is also written in an honest way, explaining that things do not always go as planned or expected.

Many times they had to work amidst terrible negative odds caused by the results of the conditions and circumstances leading up to the accidents.

The book also has some station life segments and brief home life pieces. The afterwards chapter lays out her life after CALSTAT and touches on what many of her former coworkers are currently doing since they left the job.

Again, I believe this is an action packed book that you may have difficulty putting down, especially if you still have some time to put aside for reading.

Our feature this month is the Manasquan Fire Department’s Unit 2786, their Water Rescue & Recovery Unit. It is a 2010 Wells Cargo trailer pulled by a 2010 Ford F-350 four-door pickup. Inventory includes a 5 kw generator, portable pump, five sets of SCUBA equipment with full face masks and under water communications systems, five dry suits and underwear, four wet suits, ice rescue and water rescue equipment, six spare tanks, search ropes, lift bags and body recovery system, two water rescue boards, masks and fins.

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Long Beach Island Memorial Day Parade On a beautiful Monday morning, in the Beach Haven section of Long Beach Island, was the township’s first Memorial Day Parade since Superstom Sandy. Residents lined Long Beach Blvd to watch the annual parade. After the parade ended, all participants and residents gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for a ceremony dedicated to the Men and Women who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for this county.

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That didn't stop hundreds of people who came out on a beautiful day. On this day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so this country could be free. We thank them all for what they have done. It was also nice to hear how much the people cheered for the 1st responders.

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Vehicle News

RON JEFFERS

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ADAM ALBERTI

The Bound Brook Rescue Squad received a 2013 Pierce The Barnegat Fire Company of Barnegat Twp recently The Long Valley Fire Company in Washington Twp reVelocity heavy rescue apparatus sold by Fire & Safety put into service Brush 1109. Brush 1109 is a 1992 AMG cently took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Saber PUC pumper, Services.

350/750 and has Barnegat's new black over red scheme. sold by Fire and Safety Services of South Plainfield

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South Orange has placed into service a 2013 Ferrara Ig- Clifton Fire Department received a Type III, PL Custom The Long Valley First Aid Squad in Washington Townniter model 102-foot rear mount aerial ladder with a Medallion remounted on a 2013 Ford E450 chassis from ship Morris County recently took delivery of a 2012 Ford medium low profile six man cab.

Joe Vasta, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles F450/Horton Ambulance. It is in service as EMS-3.

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Westfield received a Pierce Arrow XT 1750-gpm/440- Jersey City will place into service a new Spartan/Res- West Milford NJ Company # 5 recently took delivery and gwt/40 gft/100-foot quint for Ladder Co. 1. It was sold by cue 1 unit to replace the 2006 UASI model decommis- placed a 2012 Pierce Saber pumper-tanker in service. It Fire & Safety Services. sioned after Hurricane Sandy damage. has a 1000gpm pump and 2500 gallon water tank.

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New Providence Engine 4 has been assigned a 2013 Milton Co. 1 in Jefferson Twp. received a 2013 Mack Pierce Velocity 2000-gpm pumper sold by Fire & Safety Granite/Pierce 1000-gpm/3000-gwt pumper-tanker sold Services.

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Plainsboro honors Roy and Ted Wagner for 45 years of service Plainsboro, NJ. The Plainsboro Fire Company honored life members Roy and Ted Wagner for 45 years of active service to the community as volunteer firefighters on June 3.

The Wagners joined the fire company on June 4, 1968. At that time, Plainsboro was a rural, agricultural community that had a population of about 1,600 residents and was known for its farms.

Forty five years later, the twin brothers are still answering the call.

Roy currently serves as the fire company’s assistant chief and Ted is chairman of the elected Board of Commissioners of Plainsboro Fire District No. 1. Among them, they have served as chief of the fire company for 20 of the fire company’s 53 years in existence and have been Top 10 Responders for their entire firefighting careers.

New Jersey State Senator Linda Greenstein, D-Plainsboro, presented the brothers with a resolution honoring them for their decades of service to the community. Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu read a Plainsboro Township Committee proclamation that declared June 3, 2013 Roy and Ted Wagner Day in Plainsboro Township.

Seconds after the formal presentations, the tones dropped for a smoke condition in a single family residence on Elsie Drive in Plainsboro and the brothers did what they’ve done for 45 years.

Roy and Ted followed their father, Ted Wagner, Sr., one of Plainsboro’s first firefighters, into the fire company. Firefighting then became a family affair in their own immediate families. Ted’s sons, Jeff and Brian, both served. Brian currently serves as Plainsboro’s deputy fire chief. Jeff, a former Plainsboro assistant chief, is a captain in Millstone. Ted’s wife, Judy, was an associate member and headed the fire company’s refreshment committee for many years.

Roy’s son Matt, a career firefighter in Millstone, served as chief in Plainsboro and his daughter, Beth, is an associate member. Roy’s wife, Victoria, is an associate member and secretary.

“It’s often said that when someone becomes a volunteer firefighter, his entire family also joins. The Wagner family has taken this to a new height,” said Plainsboro Fire Company President Ron Sost.

“They have set a high standard for community service as individuals who can be counted on at any time of the day or night to respond to emergencies, fix a broken piece of equipment or help someone in need.

We thank them for their many years of service to the community.”

When the brothers joined the fire company in 1968, Lyndon Johnson was in the White House and Richard Hughes was Governor of New Jersey. Since that time, eight presidents and 13 governors of New Jersey took office. Even more striking, however, is Plainsboro’s transformation during the same time frame from a small, quiet farm town into a suburban community of 22,000 residents with thousands of

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“Over the course of their four decades, Roy and Ted led the transformation of the fire company into a modern, efficient and effective firefighting unit that consistently adapted and improved to protect a rapidly growing and changing community,” said Plainsboro Fire Chief Jim Pedley. “They served as line officers for most of their years of service, led numerous truck and facility expansion and improvement efforts and welcomed and trained hundreds of new firefighters who have served Plainsboro and other communities with distinction. Plainsboro and its residents owe them a debt of gratitude.”

- TOM HEALEY

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The Island of Murrayville Fire Department crew pose with their antique Mack aerial ladder during Garfield Truck Co. 4's wet down in June.

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Crew from Station 38 participated in the DUI drill at Belvidere High School

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Crew of Kearny's Engine 3 stand by Kearny Fire Department’s new Marine 3, a 2013 fire rescue craft built by Lake Assault Boats which is housed at their station. From L to R, Firefighters Crockett and Caceres and Captain McCaffrey.

On June 1st West Milford Fire Co. 5 hosted a wetdown for their 2012 Pierce Saber Pumper-Tanker. Members of the fire company posed for a group photo with the new tanker before the wetdown.

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Four members of North Hudson's Group 4 who retired in June were recently honored by their brothers. Captain Ed Diaz, who began his career with the Union City Fire Department; Battalion Chief Marc Johnson, who started with the North Bergen Fire Department; Captain Glen Michelin originally with the U.C.F.D.; and Captain Jose Rodriguez, who started in Weehawken.

Judges Damien Danis and Pat Spellman join muster committee head, Firefighter Rich Mackey, present Lyndhurst firefighters with their trophy for Oldest in Show for their 1920 American LaFrance pumper, tucked away into the department trailer for its ride home.

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Cumberland County graduates firefighters and instructors Vineland, NJ. Cumberland County graduated a record number of Firefighters I and II and Fire I instructors from the Ronald D. Martinelli Fire and Rescue Training Center on May 29th.

The ceremony was held at the Cumberland County College and was attended by over 150 family, friends, county and state officials and fire personnel.

Twenty-two graduated the Firefighter I class. They graduates are John Riebel, Robert Scarlato, Dillon Turner, Nicholas Wagner and Albert Wynn, IV from Cedarville Fire Company; Kenneth Williamson, Jr. from Dividing Creek Fire Company; Kimberly Sheppard and Trevor Spiotto from Downe Twp. Fire/Rescue Co. 1; Nathan Johnson from Forest Grove Fire Company, Gloucester County; George Harris, III from Gouldtown Fire Company; Leslie Crosbie, Jr. from Greenwich Fire Company; Kenneth Whildin, Jr., Brandi Whildin and Nicholas Whildin from Heislerville Fire Company; Patrick Weldon from Laurel Lake Fire Company; Martin Garcia, Jr. from Mauricetown Fire Company; Michael Haight and Derrick Magee from Minotola Fire Company, Atlantic County; Drew Hitchner from Seabrook Fire & Rescue; and Jeremiah Colon, Robert Bracall and Nathan CoxBien from Vineland Fire Department.

Seventeen graduated the Firefighter II class. They are Andrea Burgey, Gary Denby, Ryan Hallquist, Jason Hurff, Julius Mendez and Danny VanMeter from Bridgeton Fire Department; Mathew Hill and Ashley Padgett from Fairton Fire Company; Derek Carter, Felipe Maisonave, Taisaan McAllister and Matthew Miller from Gouldtown Fire Company; Michael Hallquist and Alexander Hess from Millville Fire Department; Glenn Baker and Dominick Manno rom Rosenhayn Fire Company; and Emanuel Mercado from Vineland Fire Department.

There were twenty-three graduates from the Fire Instructor I class. They are Anthony Brago and John Pagels from Bridgeton Fire Department; Jason Ripper from Cedarville Fire Company; Eric Peck and Marvin Pierce, Jr. from Gouldtown Fire Company; Joseph McPherson from Greenwich Fire Company; Kenneth Mayhew from Hopewell-Stow Creek Fire Company; Donald Hundt, Jr. and Jennifer Hundt from Mauricetown Fire Company; Peter Jilinski from Rosenhayn Fire Company; Nicholas Loew, Charles Nardelli, Jr. and Jeremy Warburton from Seabrook Fire Rescue; Khristian Gates, Nathan Mixner, Timothy Peirson and David Rogers from Upper Deerfield Fire Company #33; and Evan Forosisky, Dennis LaRosa, Jr., Jeffrey Kraus, Anthony Brooks, Jason Judice and Francisco Saltar from Vineland Fire Department.

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The honor of attaining the highest score in the Firefighter I class went to Kenneth Whildin, Jr. from the Heislerville Fire Company.

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Big brothers of Colt’s Neck You have seen the Little Big Guys features in this newspaper each month where small trucks are focused on for their abilities when large apparatus sometimes cannot get in to a scene.

This month in this column, we focus on the opposite extreme, which is large apparatus and their applications. In Colt’s Neck when they get a fire call, they bring their own water.

That is because this affluent town of 32 square miles (same size as Edison Township), has no public water supply except for a small residential area which has hydrants and a water system maintained from outside township limits.

Colt’s Neck historically was known for large homes, mansions, sprawling estates and many horse farms. The average price of a house is $1.1 million with the requirement of at least one acre of land. The population is a little over 10,000.

The big brother tankers respond out of two stations. Fire Company 1 has a 4000 gallon pumper/tanker on a tandem axle chassis. Fire Company 2 has two tractor drawn tankers. The tractors have pumps. One of Company 2’s tankers rides every fire call with the second one dispatched when a fire is confirmed.

The primary tanker carries 6,843 gallons of water and the secondary tanker carries 6,000 gallons. At present, we understand that Company 2 is looking to update the tractor for this unit. See photos for details on these units. We also understand that Company 2’s station is the only one left in the state having two tractor drawn tankers quartered side by side.

In Hudson County, the Kearny Fire Department received a 2013 marine fire rescue unit built by Lake Assault Boats. Housed on a trailer at fire headquarters and pulled by their new Quick Attack Unit, it is 25 feet in length, has a 9 ½ foot beam and a modified “V” hull. One unique feature is a hydraulically operated landing craft door at the bow which allows for patients to be loaded on board easily. It has twin outboard motors, a 1250 gpm pump, a deck gun above a manifold which can supply handlines, FLIR camera and six floodlights among some of its specs.

It is designated Marine 3. The major waterways in Kearny include the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers.

Check the boat out in the Emergency Watercraft feature of this newspaper.

Also in the county, the Secaucus Fire Department ordered a Rosenbauer 88 foot Viper mid mount ladder tower quint for Tower 2 (formerly Hose 2.) It will be on a Commander chassis with 11 inch raised roof cab and have a Waterous 1500 gpm pump, a 250 gallon water tank and a 10 kw generator. They will continue with the black over red paint scheme which will include the tower.

First Priority Emergency Vehicle’s Apparatus Division reports that the Deptford Fire District (Gloucester County) ordered a KME pumper for the Blackwood Terrace station. Specs include a Panther MFD chassis with Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553.

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Millstone twp. e-32-1-75, 2008 pierce Velocity, 2000/750/30/30 with 15 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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colt's neck t-84-2-96, 1992 international S/1988 Heil, 800/6000.

10 inch raised roof cab and seating for six, Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Whelen NFPA LED lighting package, Hale Qmax, single-stage 2000 gpm pump with top mount panel, 750 gallon UPF water tank, 152 inch Flushback body, roll-up compartment doors, Harrison 8 kw hydraulic generator and FRC Focus scene lighting.

The following KME’s are being prepped: For Brooklawn in Camden County, a Panther pumper with MFD chassis and 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISL9, 380 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Hale Qflo, 1250 gpm, single-stage pump, 750 gallon water tank, 152 inch KME Challenger LH, 3/16 inch aluminum body, ROM roll-up doors, low profile rear hosebed (44 inches from the ground), Onan 6 kw hydraulic generator, Whelen NFPA, LED lighting package and FRC Focus scene lighting.

For Hillsborough Township (Somerset County), Fire Co. 3 (Woods Road), an Eliminator tender on an International 7600 chassis with a

MaxxForce 13, 475 hp diesel engine, International “Diamond Logic” multiplex system, FRC Evolution scene lighting on cab, Whelen, NFPA, LED lighting package, Hale DSD 1000 gpm pump, 3000 gallon UPF water tank, rear and side dump valves, 189 inch 3/16 inch tanker body, dual rear direct tank fills, slide-out fender storage compartments, ROM roll-up doors, Zico Quic-Lift portable tank system and a 3000 gallon Fol-daTank.

For Kingwood in Hunterdon County, an Eliminator tender on a Freightliner M2, 112 chassis with a Detroit DD-13 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Hale DSD 1000 gpm single-stage pump, 3300 gallon UPF water tank, 213 inch, 3/16 inch aluminum tender body, ROM roll-up doors, three 10 inch round dump valves, Zico QuicLift hydraulic portable tank system, 3500 gallon Husky folding portable tank and NFPA, LED lighting package.

Their ambulance division delivered the following: Two McCoy Miller

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Middlesex county Hazmat, truck 7, 2013 Ford F-550/Rescue 1 is their first out unit. it has a 5 kw generator.

Guardian Type II’s on Ford E-350 chassis, one each to Lifestreams Ambulance in Newark (Essex County) and A & M Medical Transport in Paterson (Passaic County.)

They delivered to Edison First Aid Squad No. 1 (Middlesex County) a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford E-450 chassis under a P.L. Custom module.

Ambulance orders include four McCoy Miller Guardian Type II’s.

Three for GTS Ambulance in Linden (Union County) and one for Respon-

sive Medical Transport in Tom’s River Township (Ocean County.)

The Meadowlands Hospital EMS (Hudson County) ordered a Renaissance Remount of a Ford E-350 chassis under a P.L. Custom module.

Fire & Safety Services reports delivering a Pierce Arrow XT rear mount quint to Westfield in Union County.

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North Hudson Captain Sean Miick, right, and Firefighter Manuel Arenal, of Squad Co. 1, operate at a two alarm commercial building fire at 614 New York Avenue, Union City, on the morning of June 18th.

West Paterson firefighters work two master streams in a Passaic fifth alarm on Gregory Street

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Rutherford firefighter Paul Dansbach operates Engine 4 at the scene of a fire on June 10th.

Newark Probe Firefighter Danny Espaillat, who is also president of the Bell & Siren Club, takes his first rehab break at his club's truck as a city firefighter, in June.

The 2-alarm fire involved a Broad Street fast food restaurant.

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Jersey City Deputy Chief Mike Terpak checks the command board as he directs operations at a two alarm fire on May 21st.

Bergenfield Firefighter Andrew McGoldrick taking a break after battling a fatal third alarm house fire on June 2, 2013

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

- continued from page 54 They have the following Pierce orders: In Union County, Elizabeth, an Arrow XT pumper to replace Engine 6’s pumper which was damaged in a fire at the station.

For East Hanover (Morris County), a Velocity 85 foot platform, for Jackson Township District 3 (Ocean County) an Arrow XT pumper and for Neptune District 1 (Monmouth

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Far Hills-Bedminster motorcycle fire On June 2nd at 11:28 a.m., the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department was dispatched to River Road and Cowperthwaite Road for a motorcycle fire. Chief Eric Murphy established command and confirmed a fully involved motorcycle fire. Engine 29-101 stretched one-one and three quarter inch handline. Tanker 29-132 stood by as an additional water supply.

Engine 29-102 provided manpower to overhaul the motorcycle, extinguish a small brush fire and dig a trench to contain runoff to a nearby storm drain.

County) an Arrow XT pumper and a Velocity 100 foot platform.

P.L. Custom Emergency Vehicles made the following ambulance deliveries: The Clifton Fire Department (Passaic County) received a remount of a 2013 Ford E-450 chassis under a P.L. Custom module.

The Brick Township Police EMS (Ocean County) received two Classic 170, 4 x 4 Type I ambulances on 2012 Ford F-450 chassis.

And, Budd Lake First Aid and Rescue (Morris County) received a Medallion 170 on a 2010 Ford E-450 chassis.

Campbell Supply Co., LLC is prepping a Wheeled Coach ambulance for the Hamburg First Aid Squad in Sussex County.

- JOHN MALECKY

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