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JAMES BESSEMER
Quick access was gained to patient for care and removal. CuttersSpreaders-Sawsall, also known as the "The Holy Trinity", were used by ATFD.
Allamuchy Extricates One from Halloween Rollover
Allamuchy, NJ - Just before midnight on October 31st, Allamuchy Firefighters were dispatched to an MVA with rollover and possible entrapment on the Rt. 80 west exit ramp for exit 19. Upon arrival of Fire Chief 91-60, a vehicle was found on its side and the driver was confirmed entrapped.
Heavy Rescue 91-75 arrived within minutes. Crews were split into two groups, one for stabilization and one for tool setup and preparation. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle by loading the Paratech Struts with a Come-Along, allowing the "clean" side of the vehicle to be free of obstructions.
Once the vehicle was secure, firefighters utilized the Cutters, Spreaders, and Sawsall to remove the roof, taking advantage of the moon roof. Engine 91-63 arrived shortly after 91-75 and provided additional support with roof removal and patient care.
The patient was removed within 15 minutes and turned over to 95 Rescue for transport. All units were clear by 1:00 A.M.
JUMPTOFILE #110520107
- JAMES BESSEMER
APPARATUS IN ACTION
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Teaneck Engine 2, using the TFD’s classic reserve unit, establishes a water supply at a multiple-alarm fire in Hackensack. The rig is a 1991 Mack CF/Darley pumper with a 1500-GPM pump and a 500-gallon water tank.
LITTLE BIG GUYS
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Brush 57 of the Applegarth Volunteer Fire Department in Monroe Township (Middlesex County), is this 1986 Dodge Ram 350 with Reading body. It is quartered at the volunteer station on Applegarth Road, which at one time had paid members. This was until a new station was built for the paid staff. The truck has a 4x4 chassis, Hale 250-GPM pump, 250-gallon water tank, one-inch booster reel, two ¾-inch whip-lines and three-inch supply hose. Other features and equipment include a front-mounted winch, a brush cage, Indian tanks, a broom, long tools, spanners, hydrant wrench and spot lights.
JOHN M. MALECKY
Applegarth's Brush 57, 1986 Dodge Ram 350/Reading with 250-GPM pump, 250-gallon water tank and front winch.
WORKING FACES
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RON JEFFERS
Ridgefield Captain Freitag, of Engine Co. 3, secured Old Glory from a burning borough dwelling, and secured it in a rig, during a 2-alarm fire in November.
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Passaic Captain John Hayowyk gives orders at a 3rd alarm fire on 11-9-20.
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CHRIS TOMPKINS WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM Multiple Crews Respond to Three-Alarm Fire in Haworth
Haworth, NJ - Haworth firefighters battled a three-alarm fire that damaged a home on Sunset Avenue late Saturday night, November 1st.
Firefighters were called to 455 Sunset Avenue for a reported structure fire just before 11:00 P.M. Chief 152 arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the attic and transmitted a second-alarm, and also requested a FAST team from Dumont to respond.
Dumont Rescue 3 was first to arrive, followed by Haworth Ladder 169. Rescue 3 made entry and performed a search of the residence, and also assisted Haworth with stretching the initial line. The fire, which was located in the attic, began to break through the roof in the rear of the home. Crews laddered the roof and vented as interior crews located the fire and extinguished the flames in the attic with three hand lines.
A third-alarm was transmitted for manpower as extensive overhaul was performed. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid from Dumont, Demarest, Harrington Park, Oradell, New Milford, Cresskill and Tenafly assisted. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
JUMPTOFILE #110120116
- CHRIS TOMPKINS
BUDDY SHOTS
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Vehicle News
RON JEFFERS In 2020, Newark Ladder 12's 1998 E-One 100-foot rear-mount aerial ladder received a new red paint job by Lembo Auto Body.
RON JEFFERS The Hackensack FD has acquired this 1994 Pierce Arrow 1500-GPM/500-GWT pumper that saw original duty in Ridgewood. It is assigned as reserve Engine 3.
RON JEFFERS Former Tenafly Engine 1's 1994 Seagrave 1750-GPM pumper has been acquired by the East Orange F.D. and runs as Squad 1.
RON JEFFERS East Orange Engine 5 has been assigned this 1994 Pierce Lance 1500-GPM pumper that saw original duty in Cedar Knolls.
RON JEFFERS Jersey City Squad 4's American LaFrance has been decommissioned. Former Engine 5's 2003 Pierce 2000-GPM/500-GWT pumper has been re-assigned to the company until a new rescue-pumper is acquired.
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Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Fernando Villicana
Matthew 22:36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” v37 Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ v38 This is the first and great commandment. v39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ v40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
In uncertain times, in times where morals are being redefined and so many of the traditional values that many of us were raised with are being re-visited, God speaks to us and provides divine direction. The only two things that God really asks of humanity are encapsulated in the verses we just read. In the Bible, a religious leader asked Jesus: “Which one law in the volumes of writings would you say is the most important one?” Jesus answered: “all the law and all the prophets hang on just two things.” 1) Love God with all you’ve got (with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind) 2) “Love people like you love yourself.”
No matter what generation we find ourselves in - a real loving relationship with God will reduce the need for a long list of laws.
A real healthy relationship with God is what brings everything else into alignment. Loving God orders your world. Loving God sorts out your love life, family life, friendships… Jesus knew that if we got the top button of our shirts right, the rest should fall into alignment. Jesus is teaching all of us that if we love Him with all of our hearts, we would learn from Him how to love others. Here Jesus replaces rules with relationships. So, the best gift I can give someone in my circle of influence is a healthy me. ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself'. If you love people, I mean really care about them, then you probably won’t: steal from them, lie to them, cheat on them, verbally abuse them, cuss them out, hurt them, talk behind their backs… What if we approached this Christmas (Jesus birthday) with a determination and a realization that if I would be spiritually healthy, the people around me will benefit from it. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, Hebrews 10:24
So, the greatest gift to you this Christmas is a healthy me!
IN SERVICE
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FRANK ROBINSON Deptford Fire Department's Tacoma Station now operates a 2020 E-One 2000/300/ 95' Tower Ladder.
JOHN RIETH Brevent Park Fire Co. in Middletown Twp. operates Marine Support Unit 2009 Ford F-450/Reading that was acquired in 2019.
MIKE NOWACKI Pioneer Hose Company No.1, located in Brick Township, operates Rescue 2213, a 2015 Spartan/Rescue 1 heavy rescue.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
to all of our good friends in Fire & Emergency Services!
Our Holiday Celebrations this year are tempered by the times in which we live. First Responders are among those who have been most impacted by the Covid 19 Pandemic. Yet, these men and women who are “first on the scene” continue to perform admirably in a most trying climate. We admire and respect all of you and wish that you will take time to share in the Holiday Spirit of Peace, Love, Happiness and Justice. To all who serve – THANK YOU! Enjoy the Holidays!!
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119-131 Route 22 East • Green Brook, NJ 08812 295C Bergen Turnpike • Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 68 First Avenue • Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 (Phone) 732-968-2121 • (Fax) 732-968-4724 (Email) info@njfe.com • (Web) www.njfe.com
WORKING FACES
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RON JEFFERS
Jersey City Chief of Department Steve McGill wears a new COVID mask issued to members that reminds everyone to "Keep back 6 feet".
Hollywood Arson Fires
VIDEO REVIEW
Video reviews by John Malecky
Hollywood Arson Fires
By Firestorm HD Productions
Available from:
FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite3 #4
Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528
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Price: 24.95
This DVD is approximately 47 minutes in length and it covers a four-day New Year’s weekend in 2011-12. Within that time there was a total of 53 incidents. The fires took place in the districts of Hollywood, West Hollywood, North Hollywood, Burbank, Studio City, Sun Valley and Sherman Oaks.
Pretty much all of the fires involved autos, with and sometimes without extensions, to structures above. Most of the fires started in carports and some were in garages. All are spectacular, with many fully involved vehicles. That is the aim of arsonists! Some of the complexes are large with a whole line of cars in the carports, making for a horrific sight of burning. Firefighters are kept rather busy stretching handlines and raising aerials for ventilation. Each incident covered with a location, date, type of situation and which fire station is the first due in the district (ex. LAFD FS 27). Many expensive autos were destroyed. In the end there was an arsonist arrested. There was also a fire in an abandoned two-story church, but I do not think that it was attributed to the arsonist.
There is no narration, just the information given on the screen at the start of each incident, however the viewer can hear verbal exchanges among the firefighters in the course of their operations.
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From Our Family at Blaze Emergency Equipment to your Family From Our Family at Blaze Emergency Equipment to your Family We Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2021! We Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2021!
Congratulations to Germania Volunteer Fire Company on the Delivery of their Sutphen Tender FeaturesInclude: • Amdor shutters • Slide out tool trays • 3,500-gallon tanker from Sutphen • Kussmaul auto-eject battery mounted on a Kenworth T880 chassis conditioner • 2-door, 2-seat climate controlled cab • LED compartment lighting • Cummins X-15 diesel (505-hp) engine • 2 side & 1 rear Newton Kwik-Dump • Allison EVS4500P automatic transmission valves with electric controls • Hale DSD125-23S single stage “Sidekick” pump • 2 rear direct tank fills • UPF Poly Tank III 3,500 gallon water tank • Zico swing-down 3,500-gallon with a 4F stainless steel wrap portable tank • Trident air prime • Federal Q2B mechanical siren • Whelen LED scene lighting Blaze Emergency Equipment Company
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