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MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS MULTIPLE BUILDINGS IN DOVER
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Dover, NJ - Just after 3:30 P.M. on October 22nd, Dover Fire was requested to respond to 3 N. Warren Street, at Barry's Luncheonette, for a reported smoke condition in the basement. Shortly after, flames began to tear through the structure, as well as adjoining businesses and apartments.
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Pictured is Hose2Habitat co-founder Anthony V. Slamin (2nd from left) accepting the River Road Fire Co.’s donation from (left to right) Firefighter Vince Gulbin, River Road Fire Co. Assistant Chief Peter C. Barnoski, and District IV Fire Commissioners & North Stelton Fire Co. members Ed McDermott and Karen Light.
Fire Departments Throughout Piscataway Make Donations to Benefit ‘Hose2Habitat’ RON JEFFERS
Could this be their last major fire? Hackensack Deputy Chief and Incident Commander Steve Kalman, left, and his brother, recall Deputy Chief Ken Kalman, go over operations at the scene of a general alarm furniture store fire on October 24th. Both plan to retire by the end of the year.
Piscataway, NJ - Kudos to Piscataway’s own Vince Gulbin, who on his own time led a volunteer effort that encouraged the Holmes Marshall Fire Co., New Market Fire Co., North Stelton Fire Co., Possumtown Fire Co. and River Road Fire Co., to donate used fire hose to "Hose2Habitat", a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization based in Maryland.
JUMP TO FILE #102418106 According to its website, Hose2Habitat, “… partners zoos, animal sanctuaries, and wildlife rehabilitation centers with sources of surplus fire hose and other recyclable materials to repurpose the fire hose and other materials as habitat
enrichment for animals...” Many thanks to these great volunteer fire companies for their generous and worthwhile donations! For more information about Hose2Habitat and how your department can donate used fire hose, visit their website at www.Hose2Habitat.org - VINCE GULBIN
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Family ties run strong in Toms River! Fire Captain (2520) Gary Simone Jr. (left), is pictured with his father, Safety Officer (2560) Gary Simone Sr., during a recent drill at the Toms River Fire Training Center.
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Hackensack Ladder 2, a 2003 Pierce Dash with a 105’ stick, operates its ladder pipe into the second floor at a general alarm fire in the city on October 24th.
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Fort Lee Firefighter Vinnie Martin (2nd row, right), with his Brothers from Company 1 during National Night Out festivities in 2016.
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Fort Lee, NJ - Vincent “Vinnie” Martin, 63, loved being a firefighter. Besides battling fires, he battled cancer, and made the best of his days. He passed away in October. Vinnie grew up in North Bergen and graduated from NBHS in 1973, along with some friends that would later become firefighters and members of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association. Vinnie was a member of the photo club and rose to become its president. In the past, he worked for APA Trucking in North Bergen, but followed the local fire departments. He was a fire buff and loved monitoring fire traffic on scanners. He later was employed with the Buildings & Grounds Department in Fort Lee. Spending a lot of time in the borough, he joined the volunteer fire department. He initially joined Company 3, but later moved crosstown to Company 1. When diagnosed with cancer, he maintained a positive position and continued to enjoy life in between treatments. He traveled around the country when he wasn't busy, watching Mets games. He was a very serious Mets fan. He made a lot of friends around the country through his fire buffing. He had some close relationships with firefighters from Virginia. Firefighter/photographers from Virginia, that formed the Tidewater Fire Photographers Association, and NJMFPA members, formed a close relationship in
JUMP TO FILE #110218103 the 1980's. Vinnie traveled to the Virginia Beach area, and the southern buffs would visit New Jersey, especially during the weekend of the NJMFPA's annual Photo Night. During his active buffing days, he was named an honorary member of the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association. After a series of treatments, he was given the okay to ride with Company 1. He was proud and happy to be back. The FLFD has company duty nights, where members standby at the firehouse in the rapidly growing municipality. He would post on Facebook that he was on duty. On the day of his funeral, November 2nd, a Virginia firefighter/friend, Josh Tomon, listed Firefighter Vinnie Martin on the board of his firehouse at Navy Medical Center Portsmouth Firehouse 11, as being on duty as a “back-up firefighter” with Engine 23 for the Shift “B” tour. Firefighter Tomon is an associate member of the NJMFPA. Firefighter Martin was described by his friends as, “strong, persistent, kind and giving”. He will be in the hearts of firefighters that knew him for a long time to come. - RON JEFFERS
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Georgia: Barry Everett, 42 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 8, 2018 Death Date: August 8, 2018 Fire Department: DeKalb County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter Barry Everett worked a 24-shift and responded to multiple emergencies, the last emergency being at 0000hrs. During shift change, at 0800hrs, Everett was found deceased in bed at the fire station. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported. California: Andrew Brake, 40 Rank: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Incident Date: August 9, 2018 Death Date: August 9, 2018 Fire Department: CAL FIRE Initial Summary: On Aug. 9, 2018, at 12:19 a.m., Heavy Equipment Mechanic Andrew Brake was driving northbound on Highway 99 when his CAL FIRE support vehicle left the road, hit a tree and burst into flames. He was the only person in the vehicle. The collision happened near Los Molinos in Tehama County. Brake was assigned to the Carr Fire, burning in Shasta and Trinity counties. Oklahoma: Madison Lee Clinton, Jr., 54 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: August 10, 2018 Death Date: August 10, 2018 Fire Department: Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Chief Clinton was engaged in fire suppression activities at a residential structure fire. During the operation, the structure collapsed and pinned him under the roof. Clinton died at the scene. North Carolina: Jeff Holden, 32 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: August 13, 2018 Death Date: August 13, 2018
Fire Department: Orange Rural Fire Department Initial Summary: On Aug. 13, 2018 at 11:09 a.m., Assistant Chief Holden responded to a rescue call for a trapped person that required him to enter a trench on West Ten Road in Efland, North Carolina. At 2:50 p.m., while still working his shift, Holden was found unresponsive at the fire station. All attempts to revive him by the crew on shift and additional emergency workers were unsuccessful. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported. Utah: Matthew Burchett, 42 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: August 13, 2018 Death Date: August 13, 2018 Fire Department: Draper City Fire Department Initial Summary: Battalion Chief Burchett was injured while on the fire line of the Ranch Fire, a part of the Mendocino Complex Fire north of San Francisco, California. Burchett was airlifted to a local hospital where he passed away from the injuries he sustained. The nature and cause of the fatal injury are still to be reported. Burchett was one of five firefighters sent from the Draper City Fire Department in Utah to help fight the California wildland fires through a mutual aid agreement with CAL FIRE. Pennsylvania: Michael Reese, 53 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: August 23, 2018 Death Date: August 23, 2018 Fire Department: Willow Street Fire Company Initial Summary: Fire Chief Michael Reese responded to a vehicle accident during the early morning hours on 08/23/18. Several hours later that day, Reese suddenly passed away at his home. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be reported.
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Hero Firefighter Remembered in Children’s Library UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers
Ridgefield Firefighter Michael McLaughlin, 51, died in the line-ofduty while setting up Truck 1 at a 2alarm fire in 1996. The veteran firefighter suffered a heart attack. Firefighter McLaughlin's memory lives on in the borough where he dedicated his time to the volunteer fire department that he loved. On October 15th, firefighters, ambulance corps members, borough officials and McLaughlin's family members gathered for an intimate ceremony at the local library's children section. It now carries his name with a plaque that reads “Play and Read here in memory of Ridgefield Firefighter Michael McLaughlin". “Mike was the guy everyone looked up to and was always glad to have around,” said Fire Chief Mike Kees. Kees and McLaughlin's son, Kevin, came up with the idea. One of his greatest pleasures, his son said, was educating children about firefighting. He looked forward to their firehouse tours and loved the kid's reactions. Kevin McLaughlin also served as a volunteer firefighter in the borough and is currently a volunteer fire chief in Norwood. The ceremony also occurred on the 51st anniversary of the day that five Ridgefield firefighters were killed battling a bowling alley fire in bordering Cliffside Park. “McLaughlin was a 'firemen's fireman', always looking after the guys, the apparatus and the equipment," Kees said. “But, he also had a soft side when young kids would show up at the firehouse for a tour,” he added. To make the ceremony more fitting, McLaughlin's grandson, Kevin, hung the plaque on the wall. “He will always have a special place in our hearts,” said Battalion Chief David Brierty. DOWNS: A fire in an OMD on Bostwick Ave., Jersey City, took the life of one resident, Sept. 28th. It was later revealed that the victim, Carl Lee Johnson, 62, saved his one-year-old son from a burning two-alarm fire in a Grant Ave. building in 1983. According to a Jersey Journal article, he ran back into the six-story apartment building to rescue the boy when he discovered the boys were still inside. His 3-year-old nephew died in that fire. UPS: Bayonne firefighters rescued a dog that was stuck in a basin at a water treatment facility, Oct. 3rd. The dog was checked out by a veterinarian and said to be okay, officials said. DOWNS: A man that had been walking along the bank of the Pas-
saic River, in Paterson on Oct. 7th, slipped and fell into the water. Members of Rescue Co. 2 rescued the man near the Lower Main Street Bridge, according to Deputy Chief Pablo Del Valle. He was taken to St. Joseph's UMC with non-life-threatening injuries. UPS: The Monmouth County Fire Prevention & Protection Association recently named Marlboro Township Fire Official John Bordan the Fire Prevention Inspector of 2018. DOWNS: One firefighter received minor injuries during a Baltusrol Rd. dwelling fire in Summit, Oct. 11th. No residents were harmed, officials said. UPS: Atlantic City Electric donated 2,800 smoke alarms to South Jersey communities for Fire Prevention Week. The company has been donating the devices for 19-years through the southern New Jersey Fire Marshal's Offices. DOWNS: The July 13th fire that took the lives of five Union City children was likely started when a power strip melted and threw out sparks in a first-floor “multi-purpose room,” according to a report issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The fire left two other people injured and sent eight firefighters to area hospitals. UPS: Montvale opened up their new firehouse with a celebration on October 6th. Their new home was built on the site of the old West Grand Ave. building. DOWNS: A fire at the Windsor Commons, in East Windsor, badly damaged several units and displaced residents, on Oct. 15th. UPS: On October 17th, the Bergen County Fire Prevention Association named Jim Brierty Fire Official of the Year. DOWNS: Two people were killed as the result of a dwelling fire on Willow Blvd. in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Twp., Oct. 16th, officials said. The house was heavily involved when first responders arrived. UPS: Joe Sterling has been a volunteer firefighter with the Leesburg FD and he is now the township's licensed drone pilot. The township has a drone team ready to respond to emergencies. The $9,400 instrument is complete with a thermal imaging camera. DOWNS: East Rutherford firefighters battled a fire in a Manor Rd. foam company, Oct. 15th. The fire was put out within an hour, police Lt. Bill Hopkin said. UPS: The Midland Park FD and Ambulance Corps received pet oxygen mask kits courtesy of Canine Co., a Connecticut-based pet service and products provider. DOWNS: A driver was allegedly using his cell phone while driving and his van crashed into a Waldwick gas and service station on Crescent Ave., Oct. 15th, police said. The van crashed through a section of the wall that housed the shut-off switches for the gas pumps, officials
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Firefighter Mike McLaughlin, right, with his son Kevin, when they were assigned to Ridgefield Engine Co. 3.
said. UPS: Teaneck Fire Chief Zaretsky presented a donation from the TFD to the Holy Name Medical Center Breast Cancer Center, in Oct. The donation was made possible by the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness challenge coins. DOWNS: A fast-moving fire that started in a luncheonette on North Warren St., Dover, destroyed some six businesses and left over 100 people homeless, on Oct. 22nd. The fire
may have been fed by a gas line, officials said. Flames spread to surrounding buildings with structures collapsing. UPS: Once again, Fort Lee firefighters and members of the East Bergen Rappel Team assembled to rescue a person who tumbled down off of a ledge on the Palisades, Nov. 1st. The New York City man was injured but alert and conscious and trapped on a ledge about 30-feet above Henry Hudson Dr., officials
said. DOWNS: In October, North Arlington Mayor Joseph Bianchi, 77, died as a result of a 9/11 related illness, officials said. Bianchi, a longtime borough firefighter, had gone to the World Trade Center with members of the NAFD. In a statement, local officials indicated that the mayor had “contracted illness that has plagued many first responders who worked at the World Trade Center site after September 11th.”
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“LEGACY" Deemed a Big Hit with the Burn Foundation in Wildwood Wildwood, NJ - Burn Foundation Administrator John McCann was elated that the forecasted storm for Wildwood, NJ during this year's annual Firemen’s Convention (held 9/139/15) did not occur. Unexpected crowds JUMP TO FILE# occupied the tent 102318102 areas and donated just under $19,000 to take a chance at winning one-of-24 of the signed and numbered “LEGACY” prints by artist Joseph M. Getsinger, or a framed and signed number one Giclée canvas print of that image. David Russell, President of Fire & Safety Services who sponsored the prints and raffle tickets, helped John pick out the winners that Saturday afternoon. Ticket sales went well and there was an overwhelming sale of the collector pins. The pins were sponsored by South Jersey Credit Union through Senior Vice President Kenneth Barnshaw, who was present at the Burn Foundation booth with the artist. Many thanks go out to the Burn Foundation volunteers who stood at the gates collecting donations, handing out raffle tickets and selling collector pins. Other sponsors that contributed to the Burn Foundation fundraiser were: Ed Munin of The Frame Shop in Sewell, NJ, who donated the framing of the grand prize Giclée canvas #1; John
Cortese of VanGoghAgain Galleries, who donated the Giclée canvas for the grand prize; and Chip Lillie of CHOICE Custom Cards, who donated all of the “Legacy” collector cards given out during the convention. Many thanks also to President Bill Eachus Jr. of B.C.& B. Graphics in Pennsauken, NJ, who printed the full color raffle tickets and full sized “Legacy” prints for the raffle. The combined funding and effort of the aforementioned sponsors prevents the Burn Foundation from utilizing the needed funds for burn victims/survivors. The Burn Foundation raffle winners for the “LEGACY” signed and numbered print at the 2018 Wildwood Firemen’s Convention were as follows: -James Scarpata/Hammonton, NJ -Robert Saunders/Bristol, PA -Eric Trautman/Stockton, NJ -Jackie Wellington/Egg Harbor Twp., NJ -Kelly Davenport/Richland, NJ -Bill Wilkinson/Hammonton, NJ -Carolyn Rizza/Ringoes, NJ -Aaron Ford/Macungie, PA -Mark Everett/Haledon, NJ -Valarie Lippencott/Franklin, NJ -Chief Joseph Cunningham/Riverside, NJ -Bill Kiernan/Minneola, FL -Joseph Solda/Hillsdale, NJ -Ellen Fordham/Mannington,
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-Ron Merlino/Pompton Plains, NJ (won twice) -Jimmy Fischer/Deptford, NJ -Rick Dale/Williamstown, NJ - C h e l s e a Schonewolf/Philadelphia, PA -Beth McGuire/Covington Twp., PA -Sam Highland/Delran, NJ -Albert Myers/Woodbury Hts., NJ -M.R. Vega/Orange, NJ -Erin Williams/Sussex, NJ
The grand prize winner for the #1 Giclée canvas of “LEGACY” was Amy Hardick from Revere, PA. One winner, Al Myers, also sold a record number of pre-convention raffle tickets for the Burn Foundation, totaling over 220 tickets. Great job Al! On October 13, 2018, grand prize winner Amy Hardick, along with Joe Lynch, a member of Upper Black Eddy Fire Dept., drove down to Woodbury Heights, NJ and met with the artist to receive the grand prize, the framed #1 Giclée canvas of the image “LEGACY". Joe Lynch was kind enough to photograph the presentation, and Joe Getsinger treated them to lunch at Hollywood Diner for driving the 70-mile distance to pick up the framed Giclée canvas.
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(L to R): Burn Foundation Administrator John McCann with South Jersey Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President, Ken Barnshaw.
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(L to R): David Russell, President of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., and John McCann, Administrator of the Burn Foundation. JOE LYNCH
(L to R): First place winner of the Giclée canvas #1, Amy Hardick of Revere, PA, with Artist Joseph M. Getsinger.
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Flames Quickly Knocked in Englewood Englewood, NJ - Flames in a two-and-a-half story frame SRO were rapidly extinguished before any serious damage or injuries occurred in Englewood on October 8th. The call came in at about 8:30 A.M. at 141 N Humphrey Street. Smoke was venting from both the first and second floors as units arrived. All residents had safely evacuated before the arrival of firefighters. Two lines were stretched and one was put into operation as a second alarm was transmitted. The seat of the fire was located and quickly knocked down. Companies opened up and vented as the smoke condition dissipated. The fire was able to be placed under control in about one hour. Teaneck, Tenafly and Hackensack assisted at the scene.
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Pickup Loses Control and Crashes in Lyndhurst Lyndhurst, NJ - At approximately 9:40 P.M. on October 20th, the driver of a pickup truck lost control as he was making a right-hand turn from Page Ave. onto Stuyvesant Ave., and crashed into the building of Tri-County Store Front & Glass Co. The Lyndhurst Fire Department responded to the scene within minutes, and using the Jaws of Life, removed the driver from the vehicle. The driver, who was awake and coherent, was then brought over to awaiting EMS personnel and transported to the hospital.
Heavy smoke pours out of the Hackensack furniture store, covering the neighborhood.
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Smoky Blaze Hits Downtown Hackensack Hackensack, NJ - A mattress and furniture store in the city's business district was destroyed by heavy fire on the morning of October 24th. Through it all, there was only one reported injury. That was to a store employee, and his injury was described JUMP TO FILE# 103018106 as minor. Around 10:40 A.M., a full assignment was dispatched to the older ordinary-constructed building on Main Street, a few blocks away from fire headquarters. Deputy Chief Steve Kalman observed a smoke condition while leaving quarters. As Ladder Co.1 rounded the corner, Firefighter Mike Greco said the low-banking smoke made it difficult to see the street or the fire building. The three-story structure housed the Buy & Save Furniture store, possessing a heavy fire load of furniture and mattresses in the basement and ground floor. The two upper floors were vacant. According to officials, the basement sprinklers did not activate during the fire. They were the only sprinklers in the building. Firefighters said that in the past, the building was used as a theater and dance hall. Two employees were evacuated and firefighters stretched hand lines into the building, where they encountered heavy fire. Deputy Chief Kalman struck a second-alarm. As conditions worsened, a third alarm was transmitted and two FAST teams were established. Later, members were ordered out of the structure. A fourth-alarm was sounded and master streams were set up. Ladders 1 and 3 had ladder pipes in the front, and a ladder pipe from Englewood Ladder 2 and Paramus Ladder 4's tower operated in a rear lot. Numerous water
Ladder Co. 1 members, using Reserve Ladder 2, set up a ladder pipe.
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supplies were established by local and mutual aid pumpers. After the fourth-alarm, Deputy Chief Kalman notified communication to make the fire a “general alarm", which is a recall to duty of all off duty fire officers and firefighters. Strong winds were also a factor to hamper firefighting efforts. Flames broke through the roof as low banking and blinding smoke continued to cover Main Street. Eventually the third and second floors collapsed, causing damage to the 'Delta' exposure, a two-story adjacent structure with stores on the ground floor. On the 'Bravo'
side is a former Woolworth department store, where construction is underway and filled with wooden scaffolding. Additional mutual aid came from Teaneck, Ridgefield Park, Maywood and Bergenfield. Deputy Chief Kalman reported the fire to be “probably will hold” at 1:33 P.M. Chief Freeman said the winds were a “huge challenge for firefighters". He continued, “We were successful in containing the fire to the building of origin". - RON JEFFERS
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Massive Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings in Dover Dover, NJ - Just after 3:30 P.M. on October 22nd, Dover Fire was requested to respond to 3 N. Warren Street, at Barry's Luncheonette, for a reported smoke condition in the basement. Shortly after, flames began to tear through the structure, as well as JUMP TO FILE# adjoining busi- 102218122 nesses and apartments. Three buildings collapsed as members from over a dozen departments battled the seven-alarm blaze. Smoke could be seen for miles, sweeping through neighboring towns. No injuries were reported. - SHANNON BOCK
Heavy smoke billows from the structure as firefighters try and contain the blaze.
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Independence Twp., NJ - On Monday, September 3rd, the Mountain Lake Fire Co., the Independence First Aid Squad, and the emergency service community of Warren County lost an outstanding person. Stephen Joseph Matuszek of Great Meadows, NJ, age 56, passed away peacefully after battling an illness.
Hundreds of First Responders attended the visitation that was held at Mountain Lake Fire House in Liberty Township on the evening of September 7th. The Mass of Christian burial was held at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Great Meadows, NJ on September 8th. Stephen was buried at the Pequest Union Cemetery located in Great Meadows. Steve's obituary reads that he was raised in East Newark, NJ. He attended Queen of Peace High School and later received a degree in history at St. Peter's College and a master's degree in education from Seton Hall University.
He began his career in law enforcement in 1984 as a patrolman for the East Newark Police Department. Later he worked as a detective for the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office. After moving to Great Meadows in 1994, Steve became a detective with the Warren County Prosecutor's Office, eventually
retiring from law enforcement.
Steve’s public service wasn’t just in law enforcement; he also served as the Deputy Director of the Warren County Fire Academy, and as an instructor at Warren County Community College and Warren County Technical School. He was an ex-Chief for Mountain Lake Fire Company, a Captain for the Warren County HAZMAT Team, and a member of Independence First Aid Squad.
He was also deeply involved in the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics New Jersey, actively coordinating the runs through Warren and Hunterdon Counties.
He belonged to the Police Benevolence Association of NJ, the Italian-American Police Society, NJ International Association of Arson Investigators, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus (Harrison, Great Meadows and Hackettstown), where he had served as Past Grand Knight, District Deputy, and a member of the Fourth Degree Color Corps.
Surviving him are his wife, Lori, and their two children, Katherine and Joseph; brother, Walter Matuszek; and sisters, Barbara Marchitto and Joan Southard. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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Ramsey Rescue Gives Vehicle Extrication Demonstrations at ScoutFest 2018 Mahwah, NJ - Ramsey Rescue Squad was pleased to provide two vehicle extrication demonstrations at this year's "ScoutFest", as well as informational tours on one of our heavy rescue trucks and its equipment. Res- JUMP TO FILE# cue members were 101518105 happy to participate in this wonderfully informative event that was held on October 13th at Darlington County Park in Mahwah. Scouts witnessed the Squad perform a mock extrication, removing the doors and roof of the cars, all the while explaining why and how to the eager crowd. Gasps were heard as the Squad tore into the cars. At one moment the crowd applauded at the removing of the roof. As fun as it might be to practice the science of these evolutions, it was a sobering visual to these youngsters about the risks of distracted and impaired driving; deadly, serious business. Ramsey Rescue encourages everyone to volunteer in some way for the support of your communities. Anyone interested in joining Ramsey Rescue can contact us at President@RamseyRescue.com We have various types of membership, including from 14years-old and up, full members, administrative, and driver only. - RAMSEY RESCUE SQUAD
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Steve is pictured here at the June 2017 Warren County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics presenting a plaque to Shoprite for their support.
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Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Strikes Paterson on Election Day Paterson, NJ - Shortly before dawn on November 6th, an apartment fire struck a Paterson multiple dwelling, displacing dozens but causing no reported injuries. The fire was reported at about 5:30 A.M. at 466 E. 22nd Street. Smoke was showing from the first JUMP TO FILE# floor, with residents 110718109 evacuating as firefighters arrived. Hoses were stretched to douse the flames in a first floor apartment, but the fire had already extended to the second floor via the exterior. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing additional units to the scene and mutual aid to cover empty firehouses. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames and check for extension. The floors above and the cockloft were found to be clear, and the fire was placed under control in less than two hours, but the damage was done. Two apartments were gutted and others suffered smoke and water damage. Residents will be displaced until the utilities can be checked and turned back on. The cause is under investigation. - BILL TOMPKINS
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47-61 with 70-08 on the 'D' side for water supply.
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This 1928 American LaFrance Type 145 pumper saw original duty as Cliffside Park Engine 5. It is privately owned by East Rutherford ex-Chief Al De Rose, left, who restored the rig along with Lee's Emergency Equipment.
Stafford, NJ - Just after 5:00 P.M. on October 17th, Stafford Twp. (Station 47) was toned out for a working building fire on E. Bay Avenue. Multiple calls came into the 911 dispatch center reporting heavy fire showing from the front of the building. Upon the arrival of 4700, the reports were confirmed and a second-alarm was struck. Barnegat (Station 11), along with Parkertown, Eagleswood, Waretown and
JUMP TO FILE #101818111 Forked River with their RIT team, responded to the scene. Command ordered a ladder and tower to set up. One took the 'A' side of the building, while the other took the 'D' side. The building size was about 200'x130'. Crews used two-and-a-half inch and one-and-three-quarter inch
lines to make a quick knockdown within 15 minutes of dispatch. No injuries were reported and crews started to break down the scene about 90 minutes later. Stafford EMS, along with mutual aid from Great Bay EMS, also responded and provided first aid if needed. Fire companies from Long Beach Island covered Stafford Township during the incident. - ROMAN ISARYK
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Cliffside Park Engine 5 was recently placed into service with a 2018 Pierce Arrow XT 1750-GPM/750-GWT model.
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Clinton, NJ - On November 3rd, the day after a heavy rain fall, a caller reported seeing an empty kayak floating in the swift moving waters of the South Branch River that flows through town. The heavy rain from the day before had caused water levels to rise and the current to move very fast. The time of dispatch was 11:21 A.M., sending Clinton Rescue Squad's Water Rescue team into action. They put a boat in the water and searched for the kayak and a possible victim. The search was conducted from the waterfall by the Red Mill to the waters on the east side of the Halstead St. bridge. They searched until about 12:05 P.M., but nothing was found. Responding to the call were the Clinton PD, and Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad (45 Rescue).
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Tractor-Trailer Versus Smart Car with Entrapment in Greenwich Twp. Greenwich Twp., NJ - First responders were dispatched to an accident involving a smart car that had crashed into the trailer of a tractor-trailer on Route 173 in Greenwich Twp., at the end of the exit ramp from Route 78 eastbound (Exit 3), at 2:22 A.M. on JUMP TO FILE# October 27th. It 110718107 was raining at the time of the crash. The male driver of the smart car was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters. Once extricated, he was loaded into a Greenwich Twp. Ambulance and transported to St. Luke's Bethlehem. Route 173 was closed in both directions at the Route 78 overpass during the incident. The road was opened back up at 3:39 A.M. Responding to the crash were the Greenwich Twp. Police, Lopatcong Twp. Police, Pohatcong Twp. Police, NJ State Police Perryville Station, Greenwich Rescue Squad, Stewartsville Fire Co., and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center. Greenwich Twp. Police are handling the crash investigation. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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Dedicated Public Servant Retires in Passaic Passaic, NJ - After many years of serving his country and state, Battalion Chief Joe Cajzer worked his last tour on October 15th. A retirement dinner was held at the JUMP TO FILE# Westside firehouse, 101818110 which was his home-away-fromhome. He was surrounded by on-duty, off-duty and retired members, along with family and friends. B.C. Cajzer has been a wellrounded public servant. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Reserves and was activated in 1991 during Desert Storm. In the past, he was a volunteer firefighter in Ridgefield and served as a chief officer for six years. He was also a Passaic police officer for three years. In 1994, he followed in his father's footsteps and became a member of the Passaic Fire Department. His father, Joseph, retired in September of that year and junior was appointed that December. They both were assigned to the 4th Tour. Junior was assigned to Engine Co. 1. In 2001, he was promoted to lieutenant and moved to Ladder Co. 2. He was escalated to captain of Ladder 2 in 2005. Cajzer was promoted to battalion chief of the 4th Tour in 2011. When asked about his most memorable fires, his eyes lit up. “There were so many," he said. In recent memory were a rash of multiple-alarm fires around April, 2017. As a matter of fact, his crew presented B.C. Cajzer with a framed “Fire Engineering” magazine cover photo of a 6-alarm Gregory Avenue apartment complex fire where he was the initial incident commander, in April of 2017. Chief's Cajzer's late father's turnout gear hung up on the wall of the firehouse behind where firefighters presented their chief with retirement gifts. Cajzer was honored that Deputy Chief Carl Norstead, who retired 18-years ago, was present and had nice words about the popular battalion chief. Chief Cajzer has served and protected citizens for many years, and leaves the job with his head held high. He will be missed by his fellow firefighters.
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Battalion Chief Joe Cajzer, center in white shirt, with on and off-duty and retired members at his firehouse retirement dinner.
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Passaic Battalion Chief Joe Cajzer, left, is presented with a framed "Fire Engineering" cover photo of a 2017 six-alarm fire that he was in charge of during his firehouse retirement dinner, Oct. 15th. The chief's late father's turnout gear is hung up on the locker.
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Newark has placed into service seven new gigs with the front-line duty chiefs and Special Operations thanks to Port Security funds. Deputy 1 has a 2018 Ford F-350/4WD unit. They were sold by Absolute Fire Protection. RON JEFFERS
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Runnemede firefighters answered alarms with this 1953 Diamond T/Great Eastern 750-GPM/500-GWT pumper.
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Firefighter Mike Nittoli takes a photo with his nephew, five-yearold Anthony Freda, at Manville's Fire Prevention Open House, held on October 9th. Anthony loves fire trucks and can't wait to follow in his uncle's footsteps someday!
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Three-year-old Jaylen Pichirilo tries on turnout gear from Ladder Co. 2 during Paterson's Touch-a-Truck Day event in October.
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Lodi Fire Department Hosts Old Timers Day Lodi, NJ - They do it in baseball, and on October 20th, they did it in Lodi. Located at the Kennedy Drive firehouse, the Lodi Fire Department held their "Old Timers Day". Over 60 firefighters, both past and present from the department, as well as invited guests, were on hand to celebrate the history of the men who helped shape the way Lodi looks today. The Chief of Department welcomed all guests with a toast. A buffet lunch was served and many, many war stories were shared by the old timers. Photos were taken of all the companies by their ap-
JUMP TO FILE #102118101 paratus, as well as a group photo of all the guests. Souvenir travel coffee mugs were also given out to all who attended. And it wouldn't be a Lodi event if they didn't get a fire call during it! The call was for a reported smoke incident, which turned out to be false. A good time was had by all in attendance. - DAMIEN DANIS
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Several Fire Companies and a Rescue Squad gathered at the West Amwell Firehouse on 11/4 to hone their extrication skills. An old school bus was donated to the fire company by the South Hunterdon Regional High School’s Transportation Dept. for the drill that was set up by Fire Chief Jeff Ent. Gary Breuger, a member of West Amwell Fire Co. and FlemingtonRaritan Rescue Squad, led the course of instruction for the day. After about an hour-and-a-half of classroom, the group of first responders went outside to the parking lot where the bus awaited its demise. The class was divided up into three teams for the first practical exercise, stabilizing the vehicle. Three different types of stabilization devices were used, one by each team.
After the first task was achieved, the class was then reorganized into two groups.
Their next assignment was to cut open the bus. One team was assigned the back of the bus, while the other attacked the center side of the vehicle. They also had to remove the seats that were close to the portion of the wall they had to cut open. The list of tools involved ranged from electric saws, power cutters, spreaders and rams, just to
name a few.
Once each team completed their assignment, they switched locations and tackled the opposite side, mirroring what the other team had extricated. Everyone then took a break for lunch, which was provided by Columbian Fire Co.’s Canteen 4, who served up great chow for the troops.
After lunch, the third exercise involving “pulling” the steering column so that a trapped driver could be disengaged from the dashboard of the bus was started. For this phase the whole class participated as one group. Three different techniques were addressed to achieve the task at hand. Some of the equipment utilized included chains, four by fours, cribbing, come-a-longs and spreaders. Everyone walked away with at least one new skill at the conclusion of the drill.
The agencies that participated in the extrication drill were West Amwell FD (Station 26), Lambertville FD (Station 17), Stockton FD (Station 23), Sergeantsville Fire Co. (Station 47), Lambertville-New Hope Rescue Squad (17 Rescue), and Canteen Four. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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Fire Strikes Paterson Mill Building Once Again Paterson, NJ - A three-story mill building, the scene of several previous fires, was struck by flames once again on October 26th, but firefighters were able to contain the damage, leaving the possibility of them returning once again in the future. The alarm came in at 4:42 A.M. from Passaic Color and Chemical Company at 28-36 Paterson Street. Flames and smoke were visible on the 'A' side of all three floors as
JUMP TO FILE #103018120 companies arrived. Several twoand-a-half inch lines were stretched as the building was opened up, and the main body of fire was quickly knocked down. A second-alarm was transmitted as members worked to check for extension. A concern of smoke issuing from an attached four-story
mill was found to be from the original fire building. The fire was able to be placed under control at about 6:00 A.M. The Passaic County Haz-Mat and County Health Department were also summoned to the scene due to the possibility of chemicals involved. There were no reported injuries. - BILL TOMPKINS
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In Mercer County, the Pennington Borough VFD has in service Special Service-51, a Swab Body utility truck mounted on a 2014 Ford F-550XLT, Super Duty, 4x4 chassis. It has a Power Stroke diesel engine and five-seat cab. Other features and equipment include a 15-kw generator, Warn six-ton winch, ROM roll up compartment doors, a Honda two-kw “suitcase” generator with floodlight, hand extinguishers, hazmat pads, saws, wetsuits, tool boxes, life rings, a step ladder, smoke ejector, electric cord reel, two dewatering pumps and speedy dry.
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Fire & Safety Services' William Russell is Retiring - For Real This Time… (Editor's Note: The following is a memo that was published to let the staff of Fire & Safety Services know that Bill was planning to retire.) Over the course of the next several weeks, you may be seeing some activity in Bill’s office. After 36 years at Fire & Safety Services, and over 50 years in the industry, Bill had decided that it is time to make the semi-retired position a full time occupation. So, you will start seeing the years of history slowly being moved from his office. After taking over the company in 1982, just months shy of his 41st birthday, Bill transformed the company from primarily a loose equipment dealer selling a handful of Pierces a year, to an organization that is New Jersey’s premier fire apparatus sales and service provider. He did this through his commitment to providing the customer quality products and service at a fair price, and bringing the best of the best people in the industry to join him in this quest. His knowledge is second to none, and is only exceeded by the integrity with which managed his business, in an
JUMP TO FILE #110718113 industry that often seemed to not know what integrity meant. Now as he nears the halfway mark of his 77th year, he has decided to see what this “retirement” thing is all about. I am sure he will still turn up some mornings to take part in the early A.M. coffee crew, or to stop by to see what is in the yard, so I doubt he will be a stranger. Administratively, his sales support duties will be split among Bob and Dave. It is yet to be determined who will take on the pot-stirring duties – an announcement will be forthcoming on this responsibility. No date has been officially set, other than “by the end of the year”, so there will be plenty of time to congratulate him on his change of responsibilities and reminisce about “old times.” So please feel free to wish him the best, and above all else, keep Pat Russell in your thoughts as they go through this transition!
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Pennington SS-51, a 2014 Ford F-550, 4x4 with Swab body. It has a 15-kw generator and 2-kw portable one, 6-ton Warn winch, two dewatering pumps and water rescue equipment.
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Retired Garfield FF Rich Wolfson, left, and 1st Responder News N.J. Editor Ron Jeffers with their "Old Timers Night" cup souvenirs received at the department's celebration on October 20th. Both go back decades with the Lodi F.D. doing photo work, and Wolfson ran "The Home of the Bravest" store, on Main St., in the 1980's. They both spent many hours in Lodi during that time.
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Hackensack Captain John McMorrow, fifth from left, takes a bottled water rehab break with his Brothers at the recent furniture store fire on Main Street. Captain McMorrow recently returned from Florida, working with NJ Task Force One. He plans to retire at the end of the year.
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Members of the Upper Greenwood Lake Ambulance Squad at the West Milford Autumn Lights Festival, held on October 13th.
Fair Haven's former firefighting apparatus, (L to R): 1954 ALF "Quad" that served from 1954 to 2008, now fire department owned; 1975 Mack CF-600 that was refurbished in 1990 by Pierce and now owned by a current department member, was retired in April of 2016; and former 1940 GMC Sealand Patrol Truck, currently owned by Dale Bennett of Eatontown, was retired in 1973 after 33 years of service.
Fair Haven F.D. 19th Annual Fall Car Show Fundraiser a Success Fair Haven, NJ - On Sunday, October 14th, the Fair Haven Fire Department held their annual Fall Car Show fundraiser for both the Fire Police and Auxiliary organizations; both of which are entirely volunteer. This year marked the 19th consecutive year of the event, sporting over 150 vehicles of many makes, models and eras. This year's car show also saw several firefighting pieces of apparatus that served the borough for many years, as well as several others that are department or locally owned. Fair Haven Fire Department's three former apparatus fortunately
JUMP TO FILE #101418109 are well preserved and maintained. The company's 1954 LaFrance as always caught the eye of many participants; the department's former 1975 Mack CF (now owned by a current member), was also there; and the department's former 1940 GMC Sealand Patrol truck was also there, courtesy of owner Dale Bennett. Also in attendance was West Long Branch's retired 1969 Mack CF (which is company owned now), as well as Ford Fire Com-
pany No.1's former pumper, and a former chief's vehicle owned by a fellow fireman who belongs to the Little Silver Fire Department, which neighbors Fair Haven. A great day was had by all with 50/50 drawings and door prizes handed out, as well as over 50 trophies presented to lucky winners. The Fair Haven Fire Police and Fair Haven Auxiliary thanks all who attended, as well as all the owners who participated for the 19th Annual Car Show, and hope to see everyone back for their 20th in 2019! - NICHOLAS LENCZYK
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Over 50 trophies were handed out at the 19th annual car show, which saw well over 150 different types, makes and models of vehicles, including fire apparatus.
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Flames traveled up the south wall of 1004 Summit Ave., Jersey City, on a very windy October 21st.
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Retired Lodi Firefighter Pete Rinaldi privately owns several pieces of fire apparatus and is very active with the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society in Pennsylvania, where he now resides. He also travels around in his pickup with a model Mack pumper mounted on the dashboard. A true fire apparatus lover! RON JEFFERS
Quakertown Vol. Fire Company (Hunterdon County, Station 91), is looking for new members. You could say it's one of the "hotter jobs" in town, but the sign in front of their station says it all... RICH MAXWELL
Winds and Flames on a Jersey City Afternoon Jersey City, NJ - After a period of heat and humidity, the weather took a turn with falling temperatures and winds on October 21st. With the temperature hovering around 50-degrees with wind gusts up to 40-mph, city firefighters met a challenge in an occupied three-story wood-frame dwelling in The Heights section. A full assignment for Box 428 was dispatched to 1004 Summit Avenue at 1:21 P.M. for a reported fire. Third Battalion Chief Robert Forenza pulled up and reported smoke showing from the rear of the building. Crews found fire in the rear on the bottom floor and radioed to command that the fire could be in the walls of this balloon woodframe structure, and to have the
JUMP TO FILE #102218106 upper floors inspected for extension. As fire was believed to be running up the walls, two additional engines and a truck were special called at 1:36 P.M. This was followed by an order to fill out the second-alarm assignment by Deputy Chief DellaRosa, at 1:39 P.M. Truck companies began making inspection holes and flames were located up all floors and into the cockloft. A third-alarm was sounded at 1:45 P.M., followed by a fourthalarm at 1:51 P.M. Numerous handlines were used to extinguish the flames from the interior, and an out-
side line was employed to protect an exposure from a rear yard. Fifteen residents were displaced by the blaze. Many of them were standing in the chilly wind with a few possessions during the battle. Representatives from the American Red Cross arrived to assist the victims. The fire was declared under control at 2:08 P.M., as city fire investigators began to examine the scene and interview occupants. The Gong Club canteen truck was also on hand as part of the rehab operation. - RON JEFFERS
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On Saturday, October 13th, B10 crews of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service made an appearance with Smokey Bear at Cheesequake FD's Annual Open House and Fire Prevention Demo in Old Bridge. (L to R): Smokey Bear (B10 crewman Scott Royle), and B10 Deputy District Warden Keith Wright. PETE MONACO, NJFFS
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From Horses to Horsepower By Jack Wright Available from: The Fireman’s Hall Store 215-923-1438 W e b s i t e : Firemanshallstore.com Price $45.00 + Shipping This book is hard cover, 8 ¾ inch by 11 1/4 inch and has 272 pages of both black and white and color photos. The author is the Philadelphia Fire Department Historian and he has put together extensive, magnificent work! I've had the privilege and honor to contribute in a small way to the making of this book. In 1979, before I knew the author, I had an interest in Philadelphia fire apparatus and wrote to the fire commissioner for permission to photograph their apparatus for a historical collection for myself. I received the permission and spent the entire year photographing their apparatus, resulting in getting all but four of them, which included both active and spare apparatus except for ambulances and chief cars. I completed my mission the following year. It was the year that they took delivery of 32
American LaFrance pumpers, so in essence, 1979 was the best year for photos since they had many different makes and models or rolling stock. The author, after meeting me, asked for copies of the trucks which I gladly provided, and many are in this book! It filled many of the gaps in his collection. Be that as it may, he has compiled nine chapters of history of PFD apparatus which includes every make and model the department ever owned, detailed down to the number of each that had been ordered. Philadelphia through the years has had many interesting units. For many years they purchased pumpers with commercial chassis, mostly with International tilt cab, which was different for a large city. Nevertheless, that is what makes an apparatus buff’s hobby so interesting…to photograph rare makes, models and combinations. You the reader will share all of these as you thumb through this history! The airport crash trucks are of particular interest because they are purchased by the Department of Commerce and operated by Philadelphia firefighters. A couple of unique apparatus are the Calavar 125-foot Firebird operated by Ladder 2, and a Fire Halftrack that was originally quartered at Engine 62 and Ladder 34, and later at Engine 69 which is near the international airport. In my many years of reviewing books, this one is one of my favorites. If you purchased it, you will be glad you did!
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Downed Electrical Line Causes Tense Moments in Paterson Paterson, NJ - There were some stressful moments in Paterson on October 28th as an electrical line came down, narrowly missing several vehicles and homes, but thanks to firefighters and PSE&G, the damage was confined to just the street and sidewalk. At about 4:30 P.M., a reduced assignment was sent to 22 Marshall Street for a transformer fire. On arrival the Battalion requested that the assignment be filled out, as a
JUMP TO FILE #103018130 constant electrical arcing was lighting up the area directly across the street from the Passaic County Jail. The line was down directly between several vehicles and just feet away from dwellings. PSE&G crews responded quickly to shut down the current. The arcing immediately stopped,
but the asphalt in the street continued to burn. Firefighters used extinguishers, but that did not extinguish the flames. A line was then partially opened, the area was cooled down and the flames were quelled. No injuries, damage to vehicles, or damage to structures was reported. - BILL TOMPKINS
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OLD & NEW If you have photos you would like to see in our “Old & New” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.
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In Franklin Township (Hunterdon County), Quakertown Fire Department’s E-91, a 2001 Pierce Dash pumper (left), sits next to its replacement, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer pumper.
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Allendale acquired this 2007 American LaFrance/100-foot LTI quint with 2000-GPM and 300-GWT from North Richland Hills, TX. It recently went into service as Tower Ladder 94.
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The Fairfield Fire Department displayed their restored 1926 American LaFrance pumper along with other, newer fire equipment, during a recent event held at Essex County Airport.
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This 1974 Ford F-750/Great Eastern 750-GPM pumper was the Medford Farms Fire Company’s first fire truck. Originally yellow but now red, it sits in front of their newest engine, a 2016 Rosenbauer Commander rescue pumper with 2000-GPM pump. The fire company has been renamed the Tabernacle Fire Company No. 1.
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Mahwah Co. 3 placed into service a new International/Marion 12 bottle air cascade unit with fill station located inside the box of the apparatus.
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Hackensack Chief of Department Thomas Freeman talks to the media as firefighters took control of a general alarm furniture store fire on Main Street, October 24th.
Clifton Fire Dept. Firefighter Kenny Olsen retired on the morning of October 30th after 25 years of service with the department. This photo of Kenny was taken the week before his retirement, at his last fire in Clifton at 128 West 1st Street.
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Two chiefs are better than one! Fire Chief Walter Dorf of the Clinton Vol. Fire Dept. (left), and EMS Chief Frank Setnicky of the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad are pictured here at a recent fire call in the borough.
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On October 5th, Paterson Deputy Chief Ryan Murray, left, and Chief of Department Brian McDermott attended a ceremony re-opening Overlook Park and a new amphitheater at the Paterson Great Falls.
Jersey City Safety Battalion Chief Constance Zappella, right, goes over fire operations with Fire Investigator Allen, after a 4-alarm fire was knocked down on Summit Ave., October 21st. RON JEFFERS
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EMSCNJ Receives $7,000 AT&T Contribution to Support Cadet Scholarships Sayreville, NJ – AT&T has contributed $7,000 to support the EMS Council of New Jersey’s (EMSCNJ) cadet scholarship program. The 89-year-old nonprofit New Jersey State First Aid Council, now doing business as the EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 250+ EMS agencies throughout the Garden State. In October, Althea Yancy, Regional Director, AT&T, presented EMSCNJ President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. with a check, which will be used to expand the organization’s cadet scholarship program. “We distribute scholarships twice a year, as our budget allows,” Walsh said. “We always receive many more applications than we can fund, so unfortunately, we can’t accommodate every deserving cadet.” So far this year, the EMSCNJ has awarded eight $1,000 cadet scholarships to high school seniors who were active volunteers on their Council-affiliated squads and planned to attend college this Fall. Fifty-one cadets applied. A selection committee at Raritan Valley Community College reviewed the applications and selected the recipients. The EMSCNJ also awarded six $1,000 Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarships to graduate students pursuing medical-related careers and who also are active squad participants. “AT&T’s generosity will enable us to assist more of our worthy cadets who otherwise might be turned down for scholarships, simply because we don’t have the funds,” Walsh said. “This is an investment not only in the future of volunteer EMS, but also our communities.” The EMSCNJ also supports the annual cadet competition in Keyport, which drew approximately 150 New Jersey and New York cadets in June, and arranges for cadets to attend a free, full day of the October conference each year. Yancy said the contribution is
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JUMP TO FILE #101618101 part of AT&T Aspire, the company’s signature philanthropic initiative that helps provide access to the education and training people need to get and keep good jobs. “AT&T is committed to assisting New Jersey’s youth in exploring their talents, skills and strengths, which we hope will help guide them as they make career choices,” said Yancy. “We’re proud to support the EMS Council of New Jersey’s cadet scholarship program in its mission to encourage and support volunteerism and academic achievement, particularly among young members.” - SYLVIE MULVANEY
EMSCNJ representatives accept a $7,000 contribution from AT&T Regional Director Althea Yancy (right) in support of the EMSCNJ’s Cadet Scholarship Program. (L to R): Program Chair Mary Claire Shiber, PhD, President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr., and Parsippany Vol. Ambulance Squad cadets Cindy Lam and Abigail Wilson, accept the check during the EMSCNJ’s annual Education Symposium and Trade Show in Parsippany. SYLVIE MULVANEY/EMSCNJ
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This year, Newark Ladder 4's formerly white colored The Quakertown Fire Co. of Franklin Twp. placed into On Nov. 5th, North Haledon placed into service a 2018 2003 E-One 110-foot rear-mount was repainted red and service a 2018 Pierce Enforcer 1500-GPM pumper with Pierce Arrow XT/PUC model 1500-GPM/1650-GWT/50Class B foam cell rescue-pumper that carries full extriHusky foam system, sold by Fire & Safety Services. returned to duty. cation equipment. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. RON JEFFERS
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Pickup Truck Pulling Horse Trailer Erupts Into Flames on Rt. 31 in Washington Boro Washington Boro, NJ - A 2001 Ram pickup truck pulling a horse trailer along State Highway 31 north suddenly caught on fire at 1:49 P.M. on October 6th. Flames were fully engulfing the very front of the truck as first responders arrived on the scene. There was one horse, a pony, in the trailer at the time of the incident, which was removed to safety by the driver before crews arrived on location. The fire occurred as the truck was driving north on Route 31, between Gibson Place and Van Buren
JUMP TO FILE #100818105 Street. There were no reported injuries and the fire was contained to the engine compartment and front of the passenger’s compartment. Route 31 was closed for a short time in both directions, with north and south traffic being alternated in the southbound lane. All units cleared the scene by 2:35 P.M. and the road was opened back up. Responding to the call were the Washington Twp. Police Depart-
ment (Patrol 76), Washington Boro Fire Department (Station 83), Washington Rescue Squad (83 Rescue), and Phillipsburg Rescue Squad (94 Rescue). Phillipsburg Rescue was covering for Oxford Rescue Squad, who was on dual alert with Washington Rescue Squad due to the National EMS Conference that was being held in Atlantic City. Washington Township Police were handling the investigation. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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A pony watches as first responders extinguish a fire in the pickup truck that was pulling his trailer on SH 31 in Washington Boro on October 6th.
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eLEND joins Heroes Mortgage Program to offer down payment assistance for heroes
For many Americans, funding the down payment necessary to realize a dream of home ownership simply is not possible; and squirreling away the dollars to do so on a limited budget could mean several years of renting and waiting to buy a house. In some cases, first responders and other community service employees have trouble affording homes in the areas where they work. With a purchase as big as buying a home, a little help can go a long way. The Advantage Program, introduced to the Heroes Mortgage platform by eLEND, helps hometown heroes like police officers, volunteer and paid firefighters, EMS workers, medical professionals and educators purchase a home within the community where they work, even in high-cost areas. The unique down payment assistance program was specifically designed for those who make a difference in other people’s lives, as well as first time home buyers. “The Heroes Mortgage platform helps connect members of the emergency services community with lenders that are specifically interested in working with them,” said Joseph P. Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder Newspaper. “The Advantage Program created by eLEND is exactly what makes the Heroes Mortgage Pro-
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down payment dollars needed at closing. The grant is “forgivable” so it doesn’t have to be paid back, and there are no resale or borrower repayment restrictions. In the state of Wisconsin, appraisal cost (up to $700) is credited back at closing. This program is not yet available in Hawaii or Washington. To qualify, a borrower need only meet one of the following very flexible requirements: a current, retired, volunteer or professional first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, etc.), educator, medical personnel, civil servant or military personnel, or a first-time homebuyer or meet certain income requirements. “We’re excited to introduce our Advantage Program to the Heroes Mortgage platform,” said Bill Packer, executive vice president of eLEND, a division of American Financial Resources, Inc. “It’s our way of trying to help hometown heroes advance their dreams of home ownership.” For more information or to check your eligibility for The Advantage Program, visit www.heroesmortgage.com/AdvantageProgram or call 877-541-HERO.
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Hackensack Crews Quickly Contain Fire in Martial Arts Center Hackensack, NJ - On Saturday, October 27th, the 2nd platoon operated at 307 Main Street for a fire in the rear of a martial arts center. Companies were met with heavy smoke coming from the roof line and from the front of the building. JUMP TO FILE# Crews gained 110118110 entry and quickly placed several hand lines into operation. Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 opened the roof with assistance from Englewood Truck Company. Teaneck operated as the FAST team. The fire was brought under control in under 30 minutes, which was followed by extensive overhaul. The cause of the fire is being investigated, but does not appear to be suspicious in nature. No injuries were reported at the scene. - JUSTIN DEREVYANIK, HACKENSACK FD PIO
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Ocean County, NJ - Silverton Fire Co. #1's Station 29 members, Lt./EMT Chris Hansson, FF Kieran O'Hara and A FF Chuck Garrison, conduct an extrication demo at the recently held 11th Annual Fall Festival.
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Judson Moore (right) meets G. Keith Bryan, US Administrator, at the annual International Fire Chief’s Association conference in August, held in Dallas. Jud Moore is past president of the New Jersey State Fire Chief’s Association and was representing this organization at the convention. G. Keith Bryan was sworn in as the US Fire Administrator on August 4, 2017. Prior to his presidential appointment, he was the chief of the Oklahoma City FD. “It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Bryant during the convention. He is an extremely friendly person with a sincere desire to make a difference for all firefighters in Washington DC,” said Moore.
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The Paterson Library held "Touch a Truck Day" on October 13th. Fire Department units that participated included Engine 1, Ladder 2, Rescue 2 and Ambulance 94. Pictured (L to R): 3rd Battalion Chief R. Stemmler, Captain P. Bazaz, and Firefighters K. Huffman, C. Dance and J. Garcia, of the 2nd Tour.
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North Hudson Deputy Chief Nick Gazzillo, center, holds a meeting with crews on Bergenline Ave., West New York, after a restaurant fire on October 22nd.
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Hackensack DC Steve Kalman directs operations at the command post during an October 24th multiple alarm.
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WOMEN IN FIREFIGHTING If you have photos you would like to see in our Women in Firefighting feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
We have had a number of young women over the years go through our fire science program here at New Jersey City University and we are very proud of their accomplishments!
Featured here are three of our Fire Science women alumni, who are now volunteer and career firefighters. - ANNA SCANNIELLO
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Fire at Commercial Building in Washington Twp. Goes to Three Alarms Washington Twp., NJ – On November 6th at 7:50 A.M., both Washington Boro and Washington Township Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a JUMP TO FILE# fire alarm at Keep 110718100 Wrapping, a plastics extrusion company producing protective bubble and protective packaging, located on Brass Castle Road. They are housed in a 70,000-square-foot, single-story commercial building. It is standard procedure to dispatch both companies to fire calls. The first officer on the scene reported a smoke condition to the rear of the building and upgraded the call to a structure fire, requesting a first-alarm assignment to be dispatched. Upon arrival of the Washington Fire Chief the call was upgraded to a second-alarm for apparatus and manpower, and subsequently to a third-alarm. The third-alarm brought in fire companies from Warren and Hunterdon Counties to fight the fire and cover assignments for those at the fire scene. Firefighters had a difficult time locating and getting to the fire that was within the building. Two aerial ladders were set up; Washington Boro’s 83-69 in the north side, and Belvidere’s Goodwill Fire Company had their 21-69 set up on the south side of the building. Several crews were working hand lines for the interior attack, while other crews were on the roof ventilating, and they also had a hand line. EMS units started to clear the scene at 11:30 A.M., with fire units clearing a few minutes earlier. The Warren County Fire Marshal responded to the fire call to open an investigation. He cleared the scene at 3:22 P.M. Washington Rescue, Franklin Township Fire Department’s EMS, and Clinton Rescue, had a REHAB station set up in the parking lot on the north side of the building. The fire is currently under investigation by the Washington Township Police Department, Washington’s Fire Official, and the Warren County Fire Marshal. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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Hackensack Engine 4's 2017 Pierce Arrow XT 2000-GPM pumper spent several hours pumping in low-banking smoke during the general alarm furniture store fire on Main St., Oct. 24th.
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Warren County Holds Belated Patriot Day-9/11 Memorial Ceremony Franklin Twp., NJ – Warren County held its 14th annual Warren County Patriot Day event at the County’s Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial, which is located on the grounds of the JUMP TO FILE# County Fire Acad- 110718104 emy and Communications Center, on October 13th. The ceremony had been postponed from its original date in September because of the passing of long-time volunteer first responder, Stephen Matuszek, the same week. Stephen Matuszek passed away on September 3rd. He had served as a volunteer for many years in various rolls, including deputy director of the County Fire Academy, Fire Chief of the Mountain Lake Fire Dept., Captain of the Warren County HAZMAT Team, and an EMT on the Independence Rescue Squad. He started his career as a Police Officer, eventually retiring from the Warren County Prosecutor's Office where he was a Detective. A few hundred people gathered at the Warren County 9/11 and Emergency Service Memorial to honor those that perished in the September 11th attacks and the first responders lost in the line of duty in Warren County. The Memorial is dedicated in honor of the Warren County residents who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. It also honors the Warren County Police, Fire and EMS personnel who have died in the line of duty while protecting the citizens of Warren County and their property.
Those who came out included family members and friends who lost loved ones in the line of duty, Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs and County Dignitaries, along with Boy and Girl Scouts. Master of Ceremonies, Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office Chief Joseph Lake Jr., welcomed everyone to the event and requested the Color and Honor Guards to post the colors. Eagle Scout Robert Hill Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance just after Past Hackettstown Fire Chief Paull Wallace gave the Invocation. Former Bergenfield Fire Chief Jerry Naylis sang the National Anthem. Remarks about September 11th were made by Corporal Victor Ioffredo from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, and Chief Lake reminded us to Never Forget those we lost. After keynote speaker and Warren County Freeholder Deputy Director Jason J. Sarnoski addressed the gathering, former Knowleton Fire Chief, Eric Webber, read out the names of the Warren County residents lost in the 9/11 attacks as a fire bell was tolled for each name. Mt. Bethel Fire Chief Paul Sansevere recognized the first responders who have died in the line of duty here in Warren County from 1874 to present day. The names included seven New Jersey State Police Troopers, five municipal Police Officers, and four volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. Wreaths were laid in remembrance for those lost. Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad EMT Frank Hafner's name was added to the Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician memorial monument this year. He is Warren County's first Emer-
gency Medical Technician to die in the line of duty. Frank Hafner of Hackettstown died in June 2015 at the age of 85 of an apparent heart attack after responding to several emergency calls with the Allamuchy/Green First Aid Squad that day. He was one of the founding members of the Allamuchy Volunteer Fire Dept., serving on the department for 32 years. He served the fire company as association treasurer, Fire Chief from 2002 to 2003, and he was also the Office of Emergency Management Coordinator from 2005 to 2013, holding the position of Assistant Office of Emergency Management Coordinator until his death. Frank was an active member of the Allamuchy/Green First Aid Squad form 2007 until his death in 2015. "Frank lived a long life of devoted public service and enjoyed it," his memorial page states on the National EMS Memorial Service. Family members and members of the Allamuchy/Green First Aid Squad laid wreaths at the County’s Memorial in honor of Frank. The 14th annual Warren County Patriot Day was closed out by the Somerset County Police Pipe & Drums playing Amazing Grace, Jerry Naylis singing Danny Boy, and Taps played by Bugler Douglas Grunn. The goal of the County’s Memorial is that all of those who have perished will always be remembered for their courage, the act of sacrificing their own interests for the greater good, and above all, for the caring that they showed to another human being. - RICHARD MAXWELL
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Crews Save Exposures from Fire in Vacant Paterson Structure Paterson, NJ - A fire in a vacant home in Paterson was quickly controlled before neighboring occupied buildings were damaged shortly after sunrise on October 16th. Fire units were dispatched to 181 Pearl Street at 7:10 A.M. for a report of JUMP TO FILE# a fire. Flames were 101618112 venting out of a top floor window as firefighters arrived. The building was attached to a similar structure on the “B” side, and another occupied home on the right was separated by only three-feet. Firefighters quickly advanced hose lines to the top floor as others vented the roof to let the smoke and heat escape. The fire was quickly extinguished and firefighters checked for any further extension. The fire was placed under control in about one hour with no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Big Black Sutphen for Colts Neck Also, the Passing of a Good Friend... Before I get into the apparatus news, I want to acknowledge the passing of a good friend, Ernie Derby. I had known Ernie for many years. We were good friends and he was always there when I had a question about apparatus that I thought he could help with. Ernie, who died on September 5th of 2018, was 71 years of age. He had worked in many capacities, and for a number of companies. He had been a mechanic, shop supervisor, salesman and a dealer. One of the photos featured this month is of a 2002 Seagrave Marauder II pumper in Spring Lake. It was sold by Ernie, who was the owner of Central Jersey Fire Apparatus, a small dealership in Manasquan that covered Monmouth and Ocean Counties for Seagrave and Aerialscope Incorporated. Sometime after delivery it had three murals painted on the roll up compartment doors. Two remember 9-11 and the other, the anniversary of the fire department. Rest in peace my friend! As per the headline, call it one big brother replacing another! Colt’s Neck Station 1 retired their 1992 Peterbilt 357/S&S, 4000-gallon pumper/tanker with a 2018 Kenworth T-800/Sutphen 4000-gallon pumper/tender, which was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment. The emphasis is placed on the word “tender” because that seems to be the contemporary push to describe a water transport vehicle with a large tank. Back when the former vehicle was new, it was referred to as a pumper/tanker. When I think of the word “tender”, I envision steak and skin! But who am I to make waves! Other apparatus featured this month includes a 10-year-old KME pumper at the Old Village Fire Company in Middletown Township that I hadn’t ever remembered being delivered. Also featured are some Rahway apparatus which includes a new Spartan ER pumper, a rescue truck which started out with the Rahway Emergency Squad and later went to the fire department. Now painted red, it originally had been two-tone green. Also showing is their AM General water rescue truck, which has an 8-foot inflatable Defender boat and a Z-Rig System. The last photo featured is a Pierce Encore rescue in Chesterfield (Burlington County). In dealer news, First Priority Group reports new Demers ambulance deliveries, including a new demo MX170 on a Ford E-450 to RWJ Barnabas, three MX164’s on Ford E-450 chassis to RWJ Barnabas, two MX164’s on Ford E-450’s to Inspira Health, and an FPG Renaissance Remount on a Ford E-450 to the Beachwood EMS (Ocean County). Also, a Demers MXP170 on a Ford F-450 4x4 chassis to the North Stelton FC in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County), and two FPG Renaissance Remounts on Ford E-450 chassis, one to the Endeavor Emergency Squad in Burlington Township Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.
APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
Rahway Rescue 1, 1994 International 4900/Rescue 1 has an 18-kw PTO generator. It formerly served with the Rahway Emergency Squad and was two-tone green.
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Colt's Neck T 74-196, 2018 Kenworth T-800/Sutphen 1500/4000. It was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment.
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The Old Village FC in Middletown Twp. E-71-2-77, 2008 KME Severe Service 2000/1000 and 15-kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles.
Rahway's Swift Water Rescue, 1984/1994 AM General M923. It has an 8-foot inflatable boat and a "Z" Rig System. JOHN M. MALECKY
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Spring Lake E-4877, 2002 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750 which was sold by Central Jersey Fire Apparatus, (Ernie Derby). The murals of 9-11 were added sometime after the delivery.
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Rahway E-4, 2018 Spartan ER Metro Star 1500/750/30 with 6-kw generator. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.
(Burlington County), and the other to Berkeley Township EMS (Ocean County). Their apparatus division has received an order from Leonia (Bergen County), for a KME pumper with Predator, Severe Service X-MFD chassis and 10-inch raised roof cab. Other specs include a Cummins ISX12, 500-hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax, 2000-GPM single-stage pump with
side-mount panel, 750-gallon poly water tank, Flex medium body of 3/16-inch aluminum with ROM doors, driver’s side full height/split depth 29inch/14-inch compartments, officer’s side low side 29-inch deep compartments, lowered hose bed and ground ladders mounted on the officer’s body side, no generator. KME deliveries include to the Navesink FC in Middletown Town-
Chesterfield Twp. R-2629, 2017 Pierce Enforcer Encore rescue with a 25-kw generator and five-ton portable winch. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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ship (Monmouth County), an interface unit. Specs include a Navistar 7500 4door, 4x4 chassis, Cummins L9, 380hp diesel engine, Waterous CX, 1500-GPM single-stage pump, 750gallon water and 25-gallon Class “A” poly foam tanks, side-mount enclosed pump panel with three crosslays, Flex 3/16-inch enclosed aluminum body,
ground ladders and hard suctions mounted next to the tank accessed from the rear, storage for 12 spare SCBA cylinders in the wheel wells, and an Onan 6-kw hydraulic PTO generator.
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A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
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Greenwich Twp., NJ - On October 7th, a resident who fell in his home had to be airlifted to the trauma center due to the severity of his injuries. A landing zone was set up at Stecker ball field off of Washington St. by the Stewartsville Vol. Fire Company, Warren County Station 98. The patient was transported from his residence to the landing zone by the Greenwich Rescue Squad (98 rescue) and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center, and then flown out by a New Jersey State Police NorthStar helicopter.
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In Cumberland County, Millville received a pumper on a Panther MFD chassis. Specs include a 10inch raised roof cab, Cummins L9, 450-hp diesel engine, Waterous CMU 2000-GPM two-stage pump with side-mount panel, 750-gallon poly water tank, 163-inch Flex long body of 3/16-inch aluminum with roll-up doors, driver’s side full height/split depth 29-inch/14-inch deep compartments, officer’s side low side compartments, “L” style tank with low hose bed, ground ladders mounted on right side exterior of body, (two) six-inch light weight hard suctions, one on each side of the body, and an Onan 6-kw hydraulic PTO generator. Lastly, the City of Vineland received a pumper on a Predator, Severe Service LFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab. Specs include a Cummins L9, 450-hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax single-stage 2000-GPM pump with side-mount panel, 750-gallon poly water tank, 162-inch Flex medium body of 3/16-inch aluminum with hinged aluminum doors, driver’s side full height/full depth 29-inch deep compartments, officer’s side low side compartments, “L” style tank with low hose bed, ground ladders mounted on right side exterior of body, (two) six-inch light weight hard suctions, one on each side of the body, and a Harrison 6-kw hydraulic PTO generator. Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce orders: for the Lakewood Fire District (Ocean County), an Enforcer Ascendant 107-foot tandem axle aerial; for Union Township (Union County), a stock Enforcer pumper; for Laurel Springs (Camden County), an Impel heavy duty rescue pumper; for Mahwah (Bergen County), an Arrow XT pumper; and for Millstone Fire District 1 (Monmouth County), a Velocity PUC pumper. Pierce deliveries include to Ocean City (Cape May County), an Arrow XT PUC 107-foot Ascendant rearmount with T3 independent rear suspension (first in NJ with this suspension); to the North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue (Hudson County), an Arrow XT 100-foot
TDA and an Enforcer 100-foot ladder; to Sergeantsville FC, Delaware Township, a Saber 4x4 pumper, and to Franklin Fire District 1, Quakertown FC, an Enforcer pumper (both Hunterdon County); to Roseland, an Enforcer 107-foot Ascendant ladder with no pump or tank, and to Nutley, an Arrow XT Ascendant 107-foot tandem axle aerial with no pump or tank (both Essex County); to Palmyra (Burlington County), a Velocity 100-foot mid-mount ladder; and to Berlin Fire District 1 (Camden County), an Enforcer 100-foot aerial. Defender Emergency Products has delivered a Medix Metro Express RP-90 Type III ambulance on a Ford E-350 chassis to the American Emergency Squad in Mounty Holly (Burlington County). It is fully equipped with custom paint, Vanner Inverter and ASA camera system. They received an order from the Union Fire Company, Hopewell Township in Titusville (Mercer County), for a Rosenbauer 3700gallon pumper/tanker on a Peterbilt chassis. It has a blackout package power folding storage tank, Hale DSD 1500-GPM pump, three suction tubes, quick dumps and direct fills. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles delivered a conversion of a quick attack unit on a Ford F-250 chassis to the Kinder Morgan Terminal in Carteret. It features two large deck guns. Campbell Supply Co. LLC. has delivered a Spartan ER Legend pumper to Wenonah (Gloucester County), and a Spartan ER Star topmount pumper to Fair Lawn (Bergen County). This pumper was delivered unlettered. Spartan ER orders include a Star 3000-gallon pumper/tender for the Laurel Lake FC in Commercial Township (Cumberland County), a Spartan Star IPS pumper for the Lawnside FC, Borough of Lawnside (Camden County), a Spartan Star pumper for the South Orange Fire Department (Essex County), and a Spartan Star pumper for the Wayne Township Fire Department (Passaic County). Also, the Shongum Mountain FC in Randolph Township (Morris County) ordered an EVI rescue truck.
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MVA with Rollover and Entrapment in New Milford Passaic firefighters quickly knocked down a fire on Howe Ave., Oct. 2nd, after a sukka, a hut used during the Jewish Festival of Sukkot, caught fire in the backyard and extended to the rear of the dwelling. Two hand lines were used to knock the fire, which was held to one-alarm plus an additional truck company.
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New Milford, NJ - The New Milford Fire Department responded to Graphic Blvd. for a two-car MVA involving a Chevy sedan and a private contractor's work van on October 29th. On impact, the van rolled over onto its side, trapping the occupants inside. The occupants of both vehicles involved were removed and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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New Beginnings Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
Just because we may have to get a calendar for a new year does not necessarily mean that we should hold off changing until January 1st. I know that many times we may set New Year’s resolutions, but how many of them do we see through until completion? There have been so many changes that we have made in our lives that did not wait for January 1st. When did you sign an application to join emergency services or another organization? How about starting a new job, if the fire services is not your paying job? Did you have a discussion with your wife to make sure that the baby was born on January 1st? She would laugh. So, you start to get the point. We have our clients who have to start new lives because of a house fire, or maybe a diagnosis from the doctor, or a love one died. We have people effected by tornados, wildland fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. These are traumatic events that we have no choice over, but they are a new beginning. I know that the phrase that I was not wild about was that it was the “new normal”. When someone has something like these events in their life, that comment will be the last thing that they want to hear. Think about the one person that you just had to rescue from their house and the only thing that they have is that bar of soap that they are clinging onto, or the slippers on their feet. They definitely have a new beginning, but it was thrust upon them. We do have new beginnings that we can control. You control when you want to stop smoking, start exercising, stop drinking, stop using that substance, or behaving a certain way and get assistance. We do have control of so much in our lives; there are so many things that we do not realize we have control over, and then things that we have no control over. There are many new beginnings each and every day. Some we are joyful for, others are full of sadness and despair. The one thing that I want to let you know is that you are not alone in this thing called life. There are people around you to assist you. They may not know what to do but they just may be there to talk with you. But you are not alone. I have seen so many people who have gone through hell and back, who some people would see as crushed, but they made it through. They had someone,
some people that they can rely on. No matter how challenging your new beginning is, remember that you always have God. He has never left you. He is here to listen to your praises and your gripes. If you ever feel like griping to God, just read from the book of Psalms. Many of the writings are written like the author is coming to God with all their problems and then they get that moment of clarity, the V-8 moment. God is there, is the strength that can be drawn upon. I wish that you all have the success in your new beginnings. Please don’t forget that the new beginning can be a minute from now. Remember the resources that you have, that you know about,
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and that you may discover resources that you never knew were right around you. Look for the inspiration. Listen to the whispers in the wind. Encouragement can come from anywhere at any time. I know that this article is being read by the one person who needs encouragement at this particular time. Most people may not believe it, but this is an appointment from God. He wants to give you the strength in your deepest time. He wants to encourage you for your next step. Stay safe, Didymus McHugh didymus-mchugh.com
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North Hudson firefighters extinguish a blaze that consumed the rear kitchen area of a Bergenline Avenue restaurant in West New York, on the morning of October 22nd.
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Montclair Firefighters Battle Smoky Basement Fire Montclair, NJ - On Tuesday, October 9th at 8:30 P.M., fire companies were dispatched to a fire alarm at 605 Valley Road. After arriving at the scene, units discovered heavy smoke JUMP TO FILE# coming from a two- 100918102 story building with exposures on the 'B' and 'D' sides. A working basement fire was discovered and firefighters made an agressive interior attack. The fire was contained to that area of the building and quickly brought under control. Units remained on scene for overhaul and ventilation of the structure. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is pending the outcome of an investigation. West Orange Fire assisted at the scene. -TODD HOLLRITT
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