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RON JEFFERS EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - October 28th was National First Responders Day. It was also the day that numerous first responder agencies, including fire departments, police and EMS units, responded to a collapse scene in this borough to save a man's life.

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On National First Responders Day-Teamwork Saves a Life EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ October 28th was National First Responders Day. It was also the day that numerous first responder agen­ cies, including fire departments, police and EMS units, responded to a collapse scene in this borough to save a man's life.

Work was being done to renovate a 143-year-old struc­ ture that was a local landmark and former location of the Rail Road Cafe, on Union St. The building ex­ perienced a partial collapse of the foundation, causing injury to three workers. One worker escaped and was treated at the scene. Another self-extricated and was treated for a leg injury and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center.

A third worker's body was pinned up to the waist area, be­ tween the foundation wall and con­ crete and other debris.

The East Rutherford Fire De­ partment and Wallington rescue were dispatched to the scene. The incident was assessed, victims as­ sisted, and a call was put in to acti­ vate the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Metro Strike Team. Highly trained members with specialized rescue trucks rolled to the borough.

Nearby Hackensack's special operations truck and a shoring unit were first to arrive with UASI trained personnel. Before the inci­ dent was over, UASI units re­ sponded to the scene from: Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, North Hudson-including a shoring unit, Newark, Morristown, Eliza­ beth, Millbum and the Port Author­ ity. NJ Transit police were on location due to the incident being located near a busy railroad cross­ ing. Hackensack University Med­ ical Center EMTs and paramedics were attending to the conscious vic­ tim inside the structure and assisted with his removal.

The structure had to be made stable for rescue operations and the extrication commenced.

An adjacent restaurant helped by supplying electrical power for first responders and coming out with cases of water for the hard­ working emergency workers, on this wanner than usual October af­ ternoon, with temperatures in the 80's. In addition, the Teaneck Box 54 canteen anived to assist with the rehab operations.

According to a PIX news re­ port, the victim was extricated in 120-minutes. The worker was transported to HUMC with injuries described as “severe”. At sunset, the building was demolished for safety.

East Rutherford, Wallington and UASI firefighters teamed up and operated quickly and efficiently to save a life on their special day.

- RON JEFFERS

RON JEFFERS Firefighters from East Rutherford, Wallington, UASI Metro Task Force members and Hackensack University Medical Center medical personnel teamed up to rescue and treat a construction worker that was trapped in the basement of a Union Street building under renovation, October 28th.

RON JEFFERS The trapped victim was removed and turned over to HUMC medics for transport to the hospital.

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L et’s talk about sugar.

Presently, most of us are aware that sugar is not healthy. It really impacts our immune system in a rather negative way. Sugar is the most abused legal substance. It can increase our risk of heart dis­ ease, A lzheim er’s, autoimmune and neurological issues. Most sugar is fluorinated, chlorinated, and often contains aluminum.

Something we must all con­ sider is that just because a prod­ uct is sold in a grocery store, it does not mean it is healthy. Any processed sugar will cause a de­ crease in our white blood cells for up to six hours after ingesting.

So, our immune system can be compromised. Our immune sys­ tem is our first line of defense against influenza and other such issues. If we are ingesting sugar all day long— coffee, donuts, soda, candy—our immune system is basically on vacation.

Furthermore, what could be worse than sugar? Sugar substi­ tutes. An example is high fructose corn syrup. This product can cause the onset of diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver and neuro degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Check food labels carefully, because this product can be found in juices, sodas, candy, cereals, and frozen din­ ners, to name a few of our fa­ vorite foods.

Another of these sugar substi­ tutes to be aware of is aspar­ tame— it is a sweet poison.

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Commercial Garage Fire in Paterson PATERSON, NJ - On October 23rd, Paterson companies re­ sponded to 298 Getty Ave. for reported smoke. Fire within a one-story garage containing a large dumpster was con­ firmed. An attached two-story structure was a serious con­ cern. Lines were stretched and both buildings were opened up. Visible fire was knocked down quickly, but smoke was is­ suing from the two-story dwelling. Extensive overhaul and checking for extension followed. A second-alarm for man­ power was called for. The smoke condition began to lighten and the fire was placed under control.

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West Virginia: James "Spot” Cleary, Jr., 19 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 11, 2023 Death Date: July 11,2023 Fire Department: Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, father and son, Firefighter James Cleary, Sr. and Firefighter James "Spot” Cleary, Jr., were out on the department owned ATV examining previous accident scenes. While they were out of the vehicle, on foot, the ATV began to roll towards them. They attempted to stop it but it dragged them over a hill and then rolled multiple times.

Both firefighters were transported to local hospitals.

Firefighter James "Spot” Cleary, Jr. passed away from the injuries he sustained in the accident. Firefighter James Cleary, Sr., has been discharged from the hospital.

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Tennessee: Jeffrey Norman, 51 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 18, 2023 Death Date: July 19, 2023 Fire Department: Memphis Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, members of the Memphis Fire Department responded to a residen­ tial fire. While fighting the fire, 4 firefighters became trapped. The firefighters were rescued and immediately transported to the hospital. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman passed away from the injuries he sustained in the fire.

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Alabama: Jordan Melton, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 12, 2023 Death Date: July 17, 2023 Fire Department: Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service Initial Summary: On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Sta­ tion 9 in the Norwood neighborhood of Birmingham, Firefighter Jordan Melton and Firefighter Jamal Jones were near the bay doors when they were shot by an as­ sailant in the chest and legs. On Monday, July 17, 2023, Firefighter Jordan Melton succumbed to his injuries.

Firefighter Jamal Jones remains in stable condition. Po­ lice are searching for suspects, and this is an ongoing in­ vestigation.

Texas: Evan Curtis Brown, 18 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 9, 2023 Death Date: July 30,2023 Fire Department: Honey Grove Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Fire­ fighter Evan Curtis Brown and another firefighter were responding to a motor vehicle crash in Fire­ fighter Brown's personal vehicle, when they hit a cow in the road. The vehicle rolled, ejecting Firefighter Brown and causing severe injuries. Firefighter Brown was rushed to the hospital where he remained in the intensive care unit at the Medical City Hospital in Plano, Texas until his passing on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The other firefighter suffered less serious in­ juries.

California: Josh Bischof, 46 Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: August 6, 2023 Death Date: August 6, 2023 Fire Department: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Initial Summary: On Sunday, August 6, 2023, two fire­ fighting helicopters, a Sikorsky S-64E and a Bell 407, collided in Cabazon, California, while battling the Broadway Wildland Fire, a vegetation fire sparked by a nearby structure fire. While the Sikorsky S-64E helicop­ ter was able to land safely, the Bell 407 crashed. All three occupants of this helicopter, Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Timothy "Tim” Rodriguez, and Con­ tract Pilot Tony Sousa were killed. The National Trans­ portation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

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A PUMPER AND A ‘ RADIO CAR’ ON DISPLAY AT NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

This year, construction was com­ pleted on a new multi-story public safety building for Jersey City, lo­ cated on MLK Drive. It is the new venue for police and fire headquar­ ters offices. The city's radio com­ munication system is also planned to be moved into this structure in the future.

According to NJ.com, the city will lease the building from devel­ oper, Pennsylvania-based invest­ ment firm Brandywine, for the next 25 to 30-years. At the end of the lease, the city would purchase the building for $1.00.

The building's lobby includes what is described as an interactive exhibit. This includes a decommis­ sioned black and white Ford Crow Vic. police car (still called radio cars, here) and a former FDJC en­ gine. In addition, there is a CPR station and fingerprint station, where children can see what police officers and firefighters do on the job.

At the back of the center, there is a classroom-like area that seats ap­ proximately 40 people.

“The goal is to have community space that young people can come into and feel invited and comfort­ able, and they have that opportunity to see some of the tilings the police and fire department uses,” Mayor Fulop said about the interactive ex­ hibit and recruiting center.

The pumper that is on display is a 1996 Seagrave 1250-gpm appara­ tus that saw original duty with En­ gine Co. 11, in the Heights section of the city. In later years, it was re­ serve Engine 32, and well-worn.

The rig had been covered up and sitting in a city yard for nearly twoyears after being taken out of re­ serve duty. When the idea of a piece of fire apparatus be placed on dis­ play in the new public safety build­ ing, mechanics changed the fluids in the Seagrave, added new batter­

ies, and the rig started right up.

The apparatus was sent to Lembo Auto Body, in Newark, where it was refurbished for display pur­ poses.

On February 3rd, the veteran pumper was flatbed to the building from Lembo, where it was backed into the first-floor of the new com­ plex, under its own power. It is lo­ cated next to a spiral staircase and a sliding pole.

The new display engine sports department graphics for “Engine 8,” which is the first-due company at the new headquarters.

DOWNS: Two people were killed as the result of a fire in a Grandview Ave. dwelling in Union, Oct. 1st. Firefighters worked des­ perately to save the pair trapped on the upper floor, but they perished in the fire, WABC-TV reported. High heat and other obstacles hampered firefighters, that included the col­ lapse of the roof and second-floor.

UPS: At the Jersey City FD Fam­ ily Day, the Port Liberte Homeown­ ers Association presented the Jersey City Fire Foundation with a gener­ ous donation. According to a Facebook post, the funds will assist in the purchase of a training door prop which will train city firefighters on entering buildings more efficiently.

DOWNS: A 71-year-old man died in a fire involving a Poll Place dwelling in Edison, Sept. 30th. First responders found the unresponsive man in an upstairs bedroom, ac­ cording to NJ.com. The victim was taken to JFK UMC where he was pronounced dead, police said.

UPS: For fire prevention month, the East Orange F.D. began a pro­ gram distributing free smoke detec­ tors for visually and hearing-impaired residents. The specialized alarms are installed next to the bed and alert people in the home by using a strobe light and a vibrating pad that is placed under the mattress or pillow. They are commonly referred to as a “bed shaker.” When a traditional alarm sounds, it triggers the special alarm, according to WABC-TV. DOWNS: Fair Lawn firefighters responded to a mail truck fire in front of the main post office on Abbot Rd., around 4 a.m., Oct. 5th,

RON JEFFERS Under its own power, the veteran FDJC pumper was gently backed into the new Public Safety Complex on MLK Drive.

according to Newsl2.

UPS: Valerie Aguirre and Matthew Ridge are the newly ap­ pointed firefighters in Westfield.

DOWNS: Officials were investi­ gating a fire caused by a transformer that possibly malfunctioned or “blew” on the roof of the Macy's de­ partment store at the Paramus Park Mall, Oct. 1st. Heavy smoke cov­ ered the area as first responder units arrived, according to NorthJersey.com UPS: Hackensack officials have established a drone program to as­ sist police, firefighters and EMTs, according to News 12. Officials say the drones will help speed up re­ sponses and help to document emer­ gency and crime scenes.

DOWNS: A fire damaged a base­ ment room at at Washington School on Ridge Rd. in Lyndhurst, Sept.

16th. The fire was brought under control in a half-hour, according to NJ.com.

UPS: In October, students from Washington School in Lyndhurst paid the township firefighters a visit at their firehouse. Local firefighters battled a fire in the basement of their school on Sept. 16th. The visit was a combination fire safety class, plus the students had a chance to thank firefighters for their service.

The school was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Haggerty said the fire could have been much worse without help from the school smoke detectors.

The students handed out gifts to the firefighters to thank them for saving their school.

DOWNS: Firefighters found an unconscious woman in her Rennie PI. apartment in Lodi, Oct. 13th.

She was taken to Hackensack UMC where she later died, according to Garfield-Lodi Daily Voice. A pre­ liminary investigation determined that the fire was accidentally set.

UPS: New firefighters in Hobo­ ken are: Vincent Libretti, Thomas Pettit, Rafael Flores, James Davis, Zachary Bascio, Nicole Barrow, Chris Pivinic, Kaylee Oliver and Joseph Rossano.

DOWNS: The Pleasantville F.D. sent out a Facebook message in ref­ erence to missing property, in Octo­ ber. They reported that a bell located at the rear of their firehouse went missing. The bell was made in 1909 by the Buckeye Bell Founda­ tion and hung at the firehouse since that time. The post added: “No questions asked-we just want it to be returned as it is part of our his­ tory and we have plans of making a memorial of it.” In an updated Oc­ tober report from NJ.com, two Pleasantville men were arrested and charged with stealing the bell from an alley in the rear of the firehouse.

In a statement from local police, ar­ rested were John Jordan II and Joseph Redd, after police executed a search warrant and located a por­ tion of the bell. The bell now has significant damage, but the depart­ ment still plans to finalize the me­ morial after it is repaired.

UPS: During the Oct. 17th Cadl-

RON JEFFERS After being refurbished, Jersey City's 1996 Seagrave pumper was returned to the city to be placed on display in an exhibit and recruitment center on the ground floor of the city's new Public Safety Complex, last February.

well council meeting, volunteer Firefighters Raymond “Sully” Sul­ livan Jr. and James Intili Jr. were honored for their 50-years of service to the community.

DOWNS: Approximately 50 stor­ age units were damaged in a fire at a U-Haul facility on Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Twp., Oct. 19th, according to WTXT-TV. UPS: New Hackensack firefight­ ers are: Anthony Alexander, An­ thony Colantino, Ruben Ceballos, Corey Eyer and Charles Redstone IV. DOWNS: One person died as the result of a dwelling fire on Roo­ sevelt St. in Paulsboro, Oct. 18th, according to KYW-TV. UPS: A newly appointed fire­ fighter in Morris Township is Ed­ ward Duffy.

DOWNS: A total of 37 chickens died in a shed fire on Triangle Rd. in Hillsborough, Oct. 21 st, accord­

ing to the Hillsborough Patch. First responders found the shed fully in­ volved upon arrival.

UPS: New firefighters in New Brunswick are: Steve Berry, Devin Borke, Joseph-Anthony Giorgianni, Kendall James, Jose Jaquez, An­ thony Joseph Jones Jr., Jonathan Ortiz, Michael Schultz, Kristian DeArce Serrano and Brandon Smith.

DOWNS: A fire on board a scrap metal barge had numerous agencies tied up for hours on Oct. 22nd. The barge was moored at Sims Metal's recycling facility in Jersey City. A Coast Guard Station New York re­ sponse boat crew, along with Sector New York Prevention & Response teams, joined numerous area agen­ cies including the Jersey City FD. The NJ Regional Fireboat Task Force dispatched vessels from Jer­ sey City, Bayonne and North Hud­ son, plus FDNY vessels also turned out, and operated.

PAUL SCHAE1ZLE Jersey City firefighters wet down materials that were burning on a scrap metal barge, as an FDNY marine unit stands by, October 22nd.

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By Brian Fies Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MAO 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $24.99 This is a hard cover book measuring seven-inches by nineinches, with 146 pages. It is about a series of wildfires that burned in northern California in October of 2017. The author lost his house to one of the fires and within those fires, 44 people lost their lives.

The book is dedicated in memory of those souls. What makes this book different is that it is written from the victim’s experience and point of view. In addition, the au­ thor is a cartoonist, so he took to his drawing book, pencils and markers in order to tell others about the heartbreak, frustrations and a positive side of not only his recovery, but of those told by other families affected in their own words. Days after he put to­ gether a firsthand account in a twenty-page online cartoon with this book’s title. It soon went viral and news outlets picked up the story, including CNN, the Wash­ ington Post, Entertainment Weekly and Mother Jones, as well as local newspapers and TV sta­ tions to name a few. Ironically, empathy from agencies such as

utility companies, FEMA and other agencies was not to be had.

It got to be that if the person you were talking to did not experience your tragedy, they simply just fol­ lowed a protocol with little sympa­ thy in order to do their job. So, there are several chapters which start with a page or so of text and the rest in cartoons. Cartoons are meant to be funny, but these for the most part are not. They do however illustrate the horror and recovery which were the by-prod­ ucts of losing your house and home. Many of the details include the life histories of these families, especially the mementos and heir­ looms lost forever. It is a good ex­ ample of helping us to see the receiving side of tragedy. When I was first on the job, like most rookies I couldn’t wait to go to a fire and if a fire didn’t come, I was disappointed. It was like what we did and we expected to go to fires and emergencies. But as time passed, I started to empathize with the people who lost their homes or suffered from fire damage. I was horror stricken about how I would feel if it was my house. So, from that time on I simply responded to fires as they came, but did not hope for one if they did not. The book is an easy read as far as time is concerned, but also a means of education and an example of how indifferent this world can operate.

Another thing to take away is to be prepared. If you live in a suburb, rural area or any place that could have a potential threat of disaster where evacuation would be needed, make a list of personal items, important records and what­ ever is vital to you and your family and keep it handy. Many of the families started doing these things, but with very little time when their homes were being threatened.

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Overnight Fire Contained in Lodi Popeyes Chicken LODI, NJ - At 12:52 A.M. on the morning of October 19th, the Lodi Fire Department and Lodi Police Department were dis­ patched for an acti­ vated fire alarm at Popeyes at 11 Route 46 West.

Upon arrival of Engine 614, Capt.

Joe Varrecchia con­ firmed smoke showing and asked for a working fire assignment. A RIT team from Wallington FD was called to the scene.

One line was stretched and put into operations. Engine 615 dropped a supply line to feed En­ gine 614. Engine 612's crew as­ sisted with fire attack operations while Ladder 613 arrived and sent a crew to the roof for ventilation.

Within a few minutes, the fire was out and under control. No in­ juries were reported, and the fire is currently under investigation

by Lodi Fire Prevention Bureau.

Mutual aid from Rochelle Park, Maywood, Saddle Brook and Hasbrouck Heights assisted in covering the town. Companies were already on the road from a previous alarm, and due to the rapid response, the damage was confined to the kitchen.

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Fair Lawn Tackles Working Car Fire FAIR LAWN, NJ - On October 30th at 9:00 A.M., Fair Lawn Fire Dept., under the command of Chief Jake Mamo, responded to a car fire on 28th St. Police advised that the engine com­ partment was fully involved. The owner of the car, who lived at the nearby house, advised that she had smelled smoke when arriving home a few minutes prior to the fire. There were no injuries and Public Service Electric and Gas was ad­ vised of the event due to the proximity of the utility pole.

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MILL RIDGE SCHOOL STAFF (L to R): Fire Inspector/Firefighter Sean Logan, Fire Inspector/Ex-Captain Robert Morrison III, Firefighter Lucas Kloepping, Firefighter Donald Cieciuch.

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SECAUCUS, NJ - On Tuesday, October 10th, members of the Secaucus Fire Department and Secaucus Bureau of Fire Prevention visited Millridge School in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

Members reviewed key fire prevention concepts with Pre-K students, including Stop, Drop & Roll, Evacuation, and the Sights and Sounds of an Emergency.

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Several people were extracted from a multi-vehicle collision by North Hudson firefighters, Union City police and EMS, along with North Bergen EMS, at 32nd St. & Kennedy Blvd., Union City, October 16th. The patients were taken to three area hospitals by the EMS units.

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Newark Engine Co. 10 has been assigned this 2023 E-One Typhoon model 1500gpm/800-gwt pumper. The extended front bumper has a discharge gate, hose basket, plus the Federal Q siren is recessed into the bumper. The rig also carries a BlitzFire monitor. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Raritan Tower Ladder 52 has placed into service a 2023 E-One Typhoon 95-foot mid­ mount platform. The cab has six seats, and the extended front bumper possesses intersection lights. Ground ladders and pike poles are stored in a torque box com­ partment, plus there is wheel well storage space and roll-out tool trays. In addition, there is a roll-out-drop-down draw above the tandem wheels and a Harrison 8 kW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

North Branch Engine 3 is now in service with a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 2000-gpm/1000gpm apparatus. The flat-roof cab model has six seats and storage space. It has four rear discharge gates. One on the left is dedicated to a BlitzFire monitor mounted at the rear and one on the right side is a pre-connected "car fire" line. There is also a front discharge gate, low cross-lay hose beds and a booster reel is located above the pump on the officer's side. It carries extrication equipment, fans, two hard suc­ tion hoses and a deck gun. Engine 3 covers sections of Branchburg and Bridgewater.

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Keyport has placed this 2023 E-One Typhoon 1750-gpm two-stage pump rescuepumper into service as Squad 76. The cab has eight seats and storage space. Ground ladders are stored in a hose bed compartment as well as a separate compartment for a stokes basket. It has a 9000-lb portable winch with three receivers, coffin-style compartments, pull-out tool trays, wheel well air bottle storage and a 6 kW generator.

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RON JEFFERS Livingston Chief of Department Christopher Mullen operates this 2023 Chevy Tahoe.

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RON JEFFERS Oradell Chief of Department Jeff Kaplan answers alarms in a 2019 Chevy, which defines the old term of "red car".

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River Edge Volunteer Fire Dept. Hosts Training Event River Edge Volunteer Fire De­ partment continues to train hard several times a month as the de­ partment committed to training and pre-planning.

On October 22nd, River Edge Fire Department hosted an impor­ tant training event; a lecture at­ tended by over 360 firefighters representing 53 fire departments, mostly from Bergen County, how­ ever others were in attendance from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. The lecture was given by one of the best on the subject of Lithium Ion Batteries, Lt. Paul Rogers, FDNY (Ret).

Sponsors for the training in­ cluded the 200 Club of Bergen County, PSEG and Bergen Brookside Towing. Guest speakers in­ cluded Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Mayor of River Edge, Tom Papelo and Bergen County Chief Mac Coordinator, and Chief Joseph Alvarez. Special thanks to Steve of Bergen Brook-

side Towing who also after the break discussed what is offered by Bergen Brookside Towing in re­ moval of all types of electrical ve­ hicles, as well as other services offered. On display was The Tur­ tle and The Rice Applicator. Food was provided by County Wide Emergency Response Team and The FLIPSIDE burgers.

Those in attendance including the guest speakers are grateful to Department Chief Gregg Cariddi and organizer, Robert Schlossberg, who is Training Officer and Assistant Chief.

Several training events and fire prevention continues from now until the remainder of 2023 for River Edge Fire Department.

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JOHN M . MALECKY Members of Paterson’s Squad 6 stand by their new Ferrara pumper. (L to R): FF’s Gabriel Critchlow, Luis Salerna and Captain Ryan Higgins.

RON JEFFERS Cliffside Park Captain Teddy Tarabokija, of Ladder Co. 1, takes a blow after operating at a working fire on Anderson Ave., Fairview, October 30th.

RON JEFFERS North Hudson Deputy Chief Dan Fresse, left, listens to a radio report while Communication Technician Rich Nichols collects information, during an all hands fire in a mixed occupancy building on Bergenline Ave., West New York, October 19th.

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North Hudson firefighters await orders from Deputy Chief Anthony Venezia, right, during a fire involving a 5-story apartment building on 11th Street, Union City, October 29th. Numerous occupants were displaced.

Paterson Deputy Chief A.J. Woods (L) and Battalion Chief Frank Lisc'° (^) ° t |eck progress at a working fire on 10-16-23.

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Another M ultiple-Alarm Fire Contained in Paterson PATERSON, NJ - Shortly be­ fore 10:30 P.M. on October 23rd, and recently after a two-alarm fire on Getty Ave. was controlled, Pa­ terson Fire Dispatch was notified by a Prospect Firefighter of a working fire on Fafayette Street.

Units arrived to heavy fire on the second-floor of a va­ cant two-and-a-halfstory frame dwelling with a very close ex­ posure on the 'D' side. Flames ex­ tended to the attic area and as conditions worsened, a second-alarm was transmitted and all members were withdrawn.

Multiple outside lines, as well as a ladder pipe knocked the visi­ ble flames down, but the fire con­ tinued to spread within the structure. Fleavy smoke blanketed the area. Parts of the roof began to collapse and a tower ladder was put into operation. Eventually, the smoke began to lighten and mem­ bers returned to an offensive at­ tack. Companies reported no extension to the exposure. No seri­ ous injuries were reported.

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Bayonne Squad 5 has been assigned a 2023 Spartan ER Metro Star 1500-gpm/750gwt rescue-pumper. The cab has six seats and storage space. The extended bumper features include a discharge gate. There are three cross-lay hose beds, two rear discharge gates, plus a BlitzFire monitor is pre-connected on a hose com­ partment located above the storage compartments on the officer's side of the rig.

There is a large coffin-style compartment above and behind the pump that carries water-rescue equipment and ropes. Roll-out trays and wheel well storage space is also included. The rig also carries extrication tools, fans, saws, cribbing and much more. All tools are battery operated. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co.

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Roxbury Fire Co. #1 in Succasunna, NJ has received a 2023 Pierce Enforcer As­ cendant 100' heavy duty mid-ship tower ladder. It is powered by a Cummins X I5 605 H.P. engine and Allison EVS-4500 transmission. It has a Waterous 2000-GPM pump and 300-gallon water tank. Also featured are Tac-4 front and rear suspension, all-steer feature, and Whelen LED lighting package. The cab has seating for 5 fire­ fighters. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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The Fire Service Teaching Model The fire service is likely one of the most hands-on professions in the world and for good reason.

There are A LOT of moving parts, gadgets and equipment that have to be combined, used and broken down on any given call. Does this mean that there is no intellect involved?

Of course not. In fact, firefighting is also one of the most intellectual professions as well in the sense that you have to think and make decisions quickly. There are two types of lessons the fire service uses - psychomotor, cognitive and then a performance evalua­ tion although most drills center on the former especially during the spring and summer months where getting to a training facil­ ity is necessary and optimal.

This chapter will only discuss the psychomotor or hands-on teaching model. There are five steps in the psychomotor teach­ ing model in accordance with the NYS Principles of Instruction course.

Accordingly, other states and even more local de­ partments may have variations of this method but for the most part the basic structure is intact.

The first two parts can be collec­ tively grouped as the “I do” or in­ structor does section.

More specifically: A. The instructor performs the skill at normal speed in accor­ dance with any applicable objec­ tives.

1. The instructor verbally in­

troduces the skill.

2. Then without explanation or further comment the instructor will perform the skill.

3. This is simply a demonstra­ tion.

4. An example would be don­ ning gear where the instructor will don turnout gear in accor­ dance with the objectives/SOPs. B. The Instructor performs the skill slowly.

1. The instructor will explain each step while performing the skill.

2. The student will simply ob­ serve.

The next two steps can be col­ lectively grouped as “We do” or both the instructor and student combine on performing the skill although the roles for each switch. More specifically: C. The instructor performs the skill for a third time.

1. The student explains each step as the instructor performs the skill.

D. The student performs the skill slowly and explains each step.

1. The instructor supervises the student.

2. Emphasis by the instructor on correct methodology.

3. Any errors are quickly cor­ rected by the instructor.

4. Instructor also coaches and praises any correct actions.

The last step is performed by the student only and is referred to as the “You do” meaning the stu­ dent. More specifically: E. Student practices to mastery.

1. Ready for evaluation There are several reasons the fire service uses this kind of model. First and as mentioned is that it is used for psychomotor skills and the fire service has plenty of hands-on training where this type of lesson is key to learning the profession. Sec­ ondly, it is easy to use and un­ derstand. This method can be used not only during company drills where officers and instruc­ tors are teaching the necessary skills to firefighters but also for instructors to show the next gen­ eration of officers and instruc­ tors how to train the trainer.

Lastly, and arguably the most important is that this method compels an interaction between the instructor and firefighter. It passes the torch so to speak, disseminating vital training and information down from one gen­ eration to the next. Now there is an interaction that also serves other functions within a given department such as fostering a positive working environment and sowing the seeds of trust; a concept that cannot be under­ stated in the fire service.

TODD HOLLRITT On the scene with Paterson Fire operating at East 22nd Street at noon on October 16th for a working fire.

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Merry Christmas Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

During this time of year, we think about colder weather, holding parties, taking Santa out to meet children, decorations, family gath­ erings, and alarms in the middle of our celebrations. No matter the sea­ son the alarms will be there. Some­ one has walked away from the food, so their meal may now be dif­ ferent. There may actually be a cat stuck in the tree. I have never got a call for Santa stuff in a chimney.

When we were children, we looked toward our special time. We might have had challenges sleeping through the night because we were waiting to hear the hooves of the reindeer from Santa's sleigh. When we woke up, we would race to the tree to see it completely decorated with the train going around the base of the tree, among the presents that were place under the tree from Santa and we wanted to rip the presents open.

As we got older, our roles changed. We may collect presents for children or families that are less fortunate. We may help to serve the homeless or those in hospitals. We may help our lonely neighbors, or we may even play Santa as we visit children. We even take extra care of those effected by fires and the com­ munity takes care of us on fires.

When I was first on the depart­ ment, I got a chance to spend Christmas with my father. We spent most of the day fighting a house fire, where the occupant perished before the first unit rolled up. It was eight degrees out. Our gear was get­ ting frozen. The hoses had to be kept open a little so that the hose would not be frozen solid. We had to go to the exhaust for the truck to thaw out our gloves. The surprise that we received was that the neigh­ bors, who were watching through their windows, felt compelled to share their breakfast with us.

For a while, I would just look at presents or watch the traditional

movies, like Miracle on 34th Street, or Santa Claus is Coming to Town or something like that. We would usu­ ally get hung up about the guy who brought us toys and stuff but were we thinking about what happened.

Did we remember the present that the world received so long ago? Do we even read the history of how Jesus, Emanuel (God is with us), came to be with us and die for our sins? Do we remember the true rea­ son for CFfRISTmas? bias society decided to look at an overweight man who lives at the North Pole (not Alaska) with a bunch of elves (is that politically correct?)? How many people actually listen to the story?

There are people who only go to church on Easter and Christmas. I know. I have seen it so many times.

The parents are more concerned about the running around that to truly listen and understand that we had Jesus come and live among us just so that He can be tortured for all our wrongdoings.

How many people actually un­ derstand how much God loves them?

If you were Jesus, would you have been here to try to try to teach about love BUT know that you would be the last sacrifice that would ever have to be made for everyone's sins.

No more did anyone have to sacri­ fice any animals or anything so that we can be forgiven. When was the last time that you have had a conver­ sation with your Creator and con­ fessed to Him all the things that you did that was not above board or questionable? Have you thanked God every day for everything you have, including the breath in your lungs? Have you thanked God for your children? Asked for healing for your sick relative?

I thank God for my family, both that I was born into and with which I have served.

If you have not yet, unwrap the opportunity that God has given to you, to know Him and how much He loves each one of you. He is waiting for you, the one reading this column right now.

God bless us, everyone.

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V eh icles From Ocean County; D efender Adds Inturri Authors Note: In last month’s col­ umn, I failed to mention that Jersey City’sMarine 1 is named after the late Joseph Lovero, who was a good friend of mine and was killed at 9-11 when one of the towers collapsed. Joe dedi­ cated himself to helping others being a member of the Jersey City Gong Club and driving their canteen, to working with the Jersey City Medical Center EMS and being a fire dis­ patcher. The boat originally had a red hull with his name on it, but the red paint did not hold well and the hull was repainted more than once without the name at the bow. It is now at the stem.

This month we visit Ocean County, namely Jackson Township and Man­ chester Township. There was not enough room for all of the vehicles photographed, so the rest will follow sometime in the future.

In the photos from Jackson Town­ ship we have from Jackson Mills En­ gine 5421, a Sutphen Monarch pumper. This is the green and white colored apparatus. Next is from Cassville and is Truck 5625, an EONE quint and Tank 5618, a retitled unit (the original customer was unable to complete the purchase) and from Company 1, Engine 5521, a Ferrara Igniter pumper. From the Manchester Township Company 1 (career station) Engine3241, an E-ONE Cyclone II pumper and Squad 13, a Sutphen Monarch rescue pumper. Last is from Manchester Township EMS, Ambu­ lance 547 a Ford F-450/Lifeline.

In dealer news. Defender Emer­ gency Products has added Inturri Wildland Series vehicles to its line of products. They are built with a mate­ rial which lightens the vehicle’s weight, allowing for more water to be carried. There are several series pack­ ages, plus a mini pumper package.

Refer to Defender for more informa­ tion.

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists has made the following remount de­ liveries (both in Burlington County) to: Hampton Lakes Emergency Squad, a Horton 623 on a Ford F-550 4x4 chassis and to the Moorestown FA & ES, a Horton 553 on a Ford F450 chassis.

Blaze Emergency Equipment has delivered to the Mt. Bethel FC in War­ ren Township (Somerset County) the Sutphen Monarch HD heavy rescue with 20-foot non-walk-in body and Onan 20 kw PTO generator. It has a Cummins X12, 520 hp diesel engine, two Command Light KL-415 FS tow­ ers, FRC scene lighting and Holmatro rescue tools.

Firefighter One has delivered an­ other Ferrara Cinder 1750/750 pumper to Paterson (Passaic County) which is assigned to Squad 6. The for­ mer Squad 6 is presently unassigned.

There are two more pumpers in the process of delivery. In Somerset County, Hillsborough Township FC 1, (Flagtown) received an Acela Mon­ terra high water rescue with 16-foot body. Ferrara orders include a Cinder 2000-gpm pumper for Arbor Hose FC 1 in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County), two Cinder 1750-gpm pumpers and an Inferno HD 100 mid­ mount platform for the City of Trenton Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ard­ more Street New Windsor, NY 12553.

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Jackson Twp., FC 1, E-5521, 2022 Ferrara Igniter, 2000/750/30A. It was sold by FF1.

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Jackson Twp., Jackson Mills E-5421,2023 Sutphen Monarch 2000/1000/30B. It was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment.

Manchester Twp. Co. 1, E-3241, 2003 E-ONE Cyclone, 1250/750 and 5.5 kw generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

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Jackson Twp., Cassville, T-5625, 2021 E-ONE Typhoon, 2000/500/75' and 8 kw generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

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Manchester Twp., Squad-13, 2021 Sutphen Monarch, 2000/1000/3.5 kw generator. It was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment.

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Jackson Twp., Cassville, Tnk-5618, 2021 Pierce arrow XT, 2000/4000/1 Okw and three dump valves. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Manchester Twp., EMS, A-547, 2020 Ford F-450XLT/Lifeline, Super­ liner. It was sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment.

(Mercer County) and an Inferno HD 85 mid-mount platform for City of Camden (Camden County).

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered to the Cranbury FAS (Middlesex County) a PL. Custom Classic 170 on a Ford F-550 chassis.

Campbell Supply Co., LLC has de­ livered anotlier Spartan ER Metro Star pumper to Bayonne (Hudson County), completing three separate orders for these pumpers. It will be assigned to Engine 3 and has a 1500-gpm pump and 750-gallon water tank. They have received the following orders: for Brick Township District 1 (Ocean County), a Lake Assault fire rescue boat. Also, the Boro of Wanaque (Pas­

following Pierce orders: for Allamuchy, a Velocity 107-foot ladder and for Harmony an Enforcer pumper (both Warren Comity). Also, an En­ forcer 105-foot ladder for Franklin Lakes (Bergen Comity), a stock Freightliner M2 BXT 3000-gallon tanker for Mansfield (Burlington County) and an Enforcer 100-foot mid-mount tower for the Old Bridge FC, East Brunswick (Middlesex County). Pierce deliveries include a stock Enforcer 100-foot mid-mount tower with T3 independent rear sus­ pension to Roxbury (Morris County) and an Arrow XT heavy duty rescue pumper to Old Tappan (Bergen County). They have also received or­

saic County)two Spartan ER pumpers.

One is on a Star Series top-mount pumper with Metro Star MFD chassis, 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins X 12, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous CSU 1500-gpm pump and 750-gallon water tank. The other is a pmnper/tanker on a Gladiator MFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, Cummins X 15, 565 hp diesel engine, Waterous CSU 1500-gpm pump with top-mount panel and 2300-gallon water tank.

Frankford Township (Sussex County) has made a final inspection on a new Sutphen Monarch 2000/1000 pumper.

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Absolute Fire Protection is mount­ ing tools on the Newark E-ONE Ty­ phoon rescue (Essex County).

E-ONE’s being prepped are a Cyclone stainless steel top-mount pumper for Wayne FC 3 (Passaic County), a Ty­ phoon squad for Eagle Hose of Keyport (Monmouth County) and a Cyclone 50-foot boom for South Plainfield (Middlesex County). E-ONE or­ ders are for Jersey City (Hudson County), three Typhoon pumpers plus one with a three-stage pump and two Metro 100 ladders.

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