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Vineland, NJ. At 7:17 p.m., on April 24th, Station 2 and 6 and Vineland EMS were dispatched for a dwelling fire in the 300 block of E. Butler Avenue. Vineland EMS was first on the scene and reported a dwelling fully involved.

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Avenel firefighters get ready to make entry to ventilate the second floor.

Avenel house fire during anniversary dinner Avenel, NJ. Mutual aid fire departments from Woodbridge Township standing by in Avenel’s firehouse during their 100th Anniversary Dinner extinguished a fire that caused significant damage to a home, forcing a family to seek temporary shelter.

The Hopelawn and Colonia Fire Departments were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. on April 20, 2013 to 136 Remsen Ave. for a reported kitchen fire. Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire on the first floor with an exposure problem on the D side of the structure. Heavy fire was blowing out the windows and threatening the nearby home as the vinyl siding started to melt.

A hand line was advanced through the front door to the kitchen area where firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions. A second hand line was stretched to the exterior, where the fire was traveling up the side of the home

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to the second floor and roof. The fire was darkened quickly with the two hand lines on both the interior and exterior of the structure, but a heavy smoke condition still remained throughout.

Additional crews were sent to the second floor to check for extension in the walls and roof as smoke was pushing from the windows and eaves. The second floor windows were ventilated and several walls were opened up to check for possible fire running the walls.

Minor extension was found on the second floor in a void space near the chimney, but was quickly extinguished. Shortly after, the smoke started to dissipate throughout the structure.

The bulk of the fire was contained to the first floor and de-

clared under control within a half hour. Overhaul was conducted in the heavily damaged areas to check for remaining hot spots.

Members from the Avenel Fire Department left the anniversary dinner being held nearby in Woodbridge and responded to the scene with two engines and a ladder to help battle the fire.

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

Fords responded to the scene to assist, while Iselin #11 and South Plainfield Fire Department covered the town during the incident. The Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad was on scene to provide rehabilitation.

The cause of the fire is being investigated, but it appears to have started in the kitchen on the stove.

- KEITH ADDIE

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Roxbury has a heap of fire Roxbury Twp, NJ. As the sun lit the sky over Morris County, the 911 switchboards also lit with calls of the smell of smoke in the area, most of western Morris County was affected by the smoke.

Traffic on Route 80 was almost at a standstill between the smoke and the rubber necking. The fire at Natures Choice Route 46 started overnight. Roxbury Fire Department was called in around 4 a.m. to assist. The pile of stumps, logs, branches, leaves was over 25 feet high and 500 feet long. Company workers used heavy equipment and hose lines along with firefighters

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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Texas: Cody Dragoo, 50 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Joseph Pustejousky, Rank: Firefighter Texas: Douglas Snokhous, 50 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Robert Snokhous 48 Rank: Firefighter Texas: Morris Bridges, 41 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:Apr 17, 2013 Death Date: Apr 17, 2013 Fire Department: West Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief: Gorge Nors Sr. Initial Summary: Firefighters and other responders were operating at the scene of a fire at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas. Initial reports indicate that as the situation on the fireground worsened, the fire chief ordered all personnel to evacuate the property. Shortly thereafter, a massive explosion occurred damaging or destroying a portion of the City of West. Many people were injured or killed as a result of the explosion, including five firefighters from the West Volunteer Fire Department. Due to the timely efforts of first responders and other volunteers working in the face of pending catastrophe to evacuate occupancies nearby the fertilizer plant, many other lives were saved. Several other emergency responders were also killed in the incident. Their names and additional information about their deaths will be forwarded, as appropriate, as additional information becomes available. Investigation into the cause of the fire, explosion, and resulting fatalities continues by local, state and federal authorities.

Incident Location: West Fertilizer CO, 1471 Jerry Mashek DR, West, TX 76691 Alabama: Dale Scott Queen, 37 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:April 29, 2013 Death Date: April 29, 2013 Fire Department: Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Stephen Maples Initial Summary: Firefighter Queen became ill while working a call of an explosion in the area. Aid was rendered to Firefighter Queen by fellow responders and he was transported to the hospital but succumbed from a type of injury still to be reported. Incident Location: 19 Iron Man Road, Hartselle, AL

Maryland: Gene Kirchner, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:April 24, 2013 Death Date: May 2, 2013 Fire Department: Baltimore County Fire Department, Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company Fire Dept. Info: Chief John J. Hohman Initial Summary: Firefighter Kirchner passed away from injuries sustained at the scene of a working residential fire. Kirchner was found unconscious and rescued by fellow firefighters on the second floor of the structure after he had reportedly issued a Mayday call. A resident of the home, who did not survive the fire, had also been found and removed from the burning structure by firefighters. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by authorities. Incident Location: 19 Hanover Road, Reisterstown, MD Alabama: Stanley Martin Jr., 71 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date:May 6, 2013 Death Date: May 6, 2013 Fire Department: Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief George Henderson Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Martin fell ill while working at the scene of a residential structure fire. While aid was being rendered to Martin by fellow firefighters, he went into cardiac arrest. Assistant Fire Chief Martin was transported to the hospital by ambulance but passed away from a nature of injury still to be reported. Incident Location: 71 Peachtree Lane, Eutaw, AL 35462 New Mexico: Daniel Davidson, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date:May 5, 2013 Death Date: May 5, 2013 Fire Department: Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest Fire Dept. Info: District Ranger James Duran Initial Summary: Firefighter Davidson was working on project work near Mayhill, NM, with two other engine crew members when he collapsed. CPR was administered immediately. However, when emergency personnel responded with the Life Flight helicopter, Davidson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The nature and cause of Davidson’s fatal injury remain under investigation. Incident Location: Near Mayhill, NM

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Freehold firefighters quickly knock down working fire Freehold Boro, NJ - Firefighters were dispatched to a working structure fire at approximately 10:07 p.m. When calling in service, Chief Danny Megill requested that the Adelphia Fire Company be dispatched for a RIT assignment. Upon his arrival, the chief ordered the first due to stretch a two and a half inch line to the structure. First arriving firefighters described the flames as through the roof. In a short period of time, the fire was under control. Other companies operating on the scene were the Freehold First Aid Squad (Squad 15-21) and the Monmouth County fire marshals.

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Perth Amboy responds to outside fire at industrial park Perth Amboy, NJ. Firefighters from Perth Amboy, South Amboy and Carteret spent most of their early morning on May 5, 2013 battling a large rubbish fire at an industrial park that sent thick black smoke pluming into the night sky.

The Perth Amboy Fire Department was dispatched just before 2:00 a.m. to the area of State St. and High St. for a reported fire. Apparatus approaching the area could see a black column of smoke rising up with an orange glow below. A long road had to be driven in order to gain access to the location in which a large area of various items were burning, including a truck, a trailer, and several plastic totes, drums and tires.

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Engine 2 established a water supply and operated a deck gun along with a blitz fire from a distance as it was unknown if any hazardous materials were burning. Firefighters continued to flow water on the burning items and had the bulk of the flames darkened within an hour. Several small fires continued to burn where tires and plastics were involved. Carteret was dispatched to the scene with their foam pumper to extinguish the remaining petroleum based items that were burning.

The Middlesex County Haz-

ardous Materials Team was notified to respond to the scene to determine if any hazardous materials were involved in the fire. It was unknown if the plastic totes and drums contained any product.

Extensive overhaul was needed to ensure all hot spots were extinguished. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours conducting overhaul and wrapping up equipment and finally cleared the scene around 6:00 a.m.

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

- KEITH ADDIE

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Medevac in Allendale On May 16th, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Allendale Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to establish a landing zone for a medevac at the Brookside School. Chief 930 and Engine 932 assisted by securing the area. At that time, the Rescue was requested to respond to the scene to assist AVAC BLS and Hackensack ALS with patient care and transport. EMTs from the rescue assisted with transferring the patient to Hackensack UMC Air 1.

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Manalapan Township Fire Company #1, recently put into service ATV 1. ATV 1 is a 2013 Husqvarna with a Fire Lite Transport skid unit with a 50 gallon per minute pump and 55 gallon water tank. It also had a Blizzard snowplow, to use during the winter months to plow the firehouse parking lot

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Engine Company 2 returns to Grand Street after Sandy

RON JEFFERS

Members of Jersey City Engine Co. 2 are back in their downtown firehouse after the building and pumper were repaired due to damage sustained from Sandy. L-R: Captain Scott Milne, and Firefighters Joong Kim, David De Pierro and Steve Rosone.

UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

The Jersey City firehouse at 160 Grand Street in the downtown section of the city has been open and protecting the public since 1875. It took a devastating superstorm, known as “Sandy,” to close its doors last October. But now, the house is open again and Engine Co. 2 is back in service.

The superstorm caused flood water to cover the firehouse's basement and rose some four feet on the apparatus and kitchen floor. The rig was damaged and three firefighters lost their private vehicles parked outside.

The classic old firehouse was originally the home of Truck Co. 1. Engine Co. 2 was organized in 1871 and its original quarters was located on Morris Street. On April 8, 1935, Engine Co. 2 moved in with Truck 1 on Grand Street. The two units shared quarters until Truck 1 was disbanded in 1991.

In the past seven months, the city has worked on repairing the building and Engine 2's 2007 American LaFrance pumper. On April 8th (the

same date when Engine 2 moved into the firehouse in 1935), the Grand Street firehouse was re-opened with a ceremony attended by city and fire department officials.

Like moving into a new home, firefighters have been busy acquiring new items for their home like a new coffee maker and testing out the coffee. Local residents presented the firefighters with some potted plants as a “welcome home” gift, that are now located in front of quarters.

Father James Pagnotta blessed the firehouse on “opening day.” Here's to many more years of safe tours downtown.

DOWNS: Three floors of the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City were evacuated, April 24th, when a fire broke out in a room on the fifth floor.

UPS: During the dedication ceremony of a new rescue truck on April 20th, Millville Fire Chief Kurt C. Hess was surprised when it was dedicated in his honor with a plaque on the apparatus.

DOWNS: The occupant of a mobile home died in a fire at the Oak Hill Trailer Park in Howell on April 28th. The entrances to the home's doorways were barricaded, officials said.

UPS: New deputy fire chiefs who were promoted on April 29th in Newark are Anthony Castelluccio,

Richard Gail and James Wendt. New battalion chiefs are Matthew Cordasco, Gerald Caprio, Michael Foy, Michael Gibbons and Albert DeLeon.

DOWNS: Five Carteret firefighters were injured, April 28th, fighting a fire in a 100 year old wood-frame home on Union St. Two firefighters were injured when the home's firstfloor collapsed. One member fell through the floor, striking another firefighter in the head, Chief Mark Hruska said. Other firefighters sustained minor wounds and abrasions.

All members were taken to area hospitals and were treated and released, Hruska said.

UPS: Atlantic City Electric recently donated six “portable ground monitors” to Franklin Township fire companies. They are said to help firefighters better contain and fight potential fires at electrical substations.

DOWNS: A garbage truck crashed into a Daniel Drive house in East Hanover, May 7th, and the house then caught fire, officials said.

UPS: A $43,650 Assistance to Firefighters Grant will buy 30 new radios for the Readington Fire Company.

DOWNS: A discarded cigarette is believed to have started a fire at a Gold St. apartment complex in North Arlington on May 1st, that displaced two residents. The fire started on a porch and spread to the roof, Fire Chief Mark Zidiak said.

UPS: The Wood-Ridge Fire Department will receive $538,650 in AFG funds to upgrade their communications system.

DOWNS: A fire broke out on a loading dock of the Walmart store on Route 1, North Brunswick, on May 7th, shrouding a strip-mall in a cloud of smoke and forcing many shoppers and employees to head out to the parking lot.

UPS: The Linwood Fire Department has received $10,023 AFG funds, which will be used to purchase AED's and first responder jump bags.

DOWNS: A woman backed into a fuel pump at a Vineland Wawa market, May 11th, in an accident that caused both fuel pumps and vehicle to catch fire, officials said.

UPS: In May, Atlantic City hired 13 new firefighters and promoted six to the rank of captain.

DOWNS: A Toms River man suffered burns to his hand and foot, May 14th, after a boat caught fire outside a Chadwick Beach home, officials said.

The man told police that he was working on the 24 foot long boat when the engine caught fire.

UPS: In May, the Huffville Volunteer Fire Company in Washington Twp. honored Firefighter and ExChief Ralph Miller Jr., 61, for 40 years of service to his company. Accolades included the renamed Ralph Miller Mack Room which houses the company's 1947 Mack apparatus.

Miller is a retired wood shop teacher.

DOWNS: A Fair Lawn chief's vehicle was struck by an auto backing out of a Marlot Ave. driveway, May 19th, as the chief was responding to an alarm, officials said.

UPS: A groundbreaking ceremony occurred on May 14th for a new Valley View firehouse on River Road in Denville to replace their former building that was damaged beyond repair by flood waters of Hurricane Irene in 2011.

DOWNS: Hundreds of workers were forced to evacuate a Route 35 Holmdel cosmetic plant on May 20th, and two women who felt ill were taken to Bayshore Community Hospital for treatment, officials said. The fire department detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building and called in Monmouth County's HazMat unit and local ambulances.

UPS: The Hackensack Fire Department has earned a Class 1 fire protection grade by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) ranking the department among the best in the nation. Just 61 departments in the U.S. have a Class 1 rank out of more than 48,000 that have been surveyed by the ISO. Deputy Chiefs Steve Kalman and Matthew Wagner worked with firefighters to make the improvements needed to bring up the score to achieve a Class 1 rating. “All our hard work and training is being recognized,” said Fire Chief Thomas Freeman.

DOWNS: North Hudson Engine 5 was involved in a MVA while leaving

its quarters on congested 43rd St., Union City, in May, while responding to an alarm.

UPS: New firefighters in Hoboken are: T. Drotch, J. Principe, T. Worley, A. Richards, J. Radigan, R. Blohm, D. Casolaro, M. Velez, M. Calbismonte, P. Cappiello, J. Martinez, M. Florio, K. Koukounas and C. Lugo.

DOWNS: North Hudson Ladder 3 went out of service, May 24th, on 43rd St., Union City, as the cab if the rig started smoking while the company was responding to an alarm.

UPS: New fire captains in Belleville are David Silletti and Scott Wentworth. New lieutenants are Scott Dupont and Dennis Ives.

DOWNS: On May 9th, Clifton police were called to the New 4 thrift shop at Lakeview Ave. and E. 11th St. after the owner opened a trunk that he purchased in an auction and found a vest with wires attached and lights that went on. Police cordoned off a four block area and began evacuating residents. The Passaic County bomb squad sent a robot to retrieve the vestblack, with wires, switches and electronics. It was placed in a metal bomb disposal box and later “rendered safe” by using explosives to blow it up in the middle of Lakeview Ave. Afterward, authorities said they had determined the vest was an old movie prop and contained nothing explosive.

UPS: Thanks in part to a shared service agreement between Collingswood and Pennsauken and an aid grant, local firefighters are beginning a block by block home inspection tour to distribute smoke detectors, offer “pre-incident planning” assistance and offer solutions for any safety issues within the residence.

DOWNS: On May 22nd, North Bergen EMS-5 was involved in a MVA on Route 46 in Ridgefield Park while transporting an injured woman and infant to Hackensack University Medical Center. The ambulance then crossed the highway and struck the tractor of a gasoline tanker in a gas station. The patients were taken to HUMC in another ambulance and the two EMT's were taken to the hospital to be examined.

RON JEFFERS

North Bergen EMS-5 rest against the tractor of a gasoline tanker after a collision on Route 46 in Ridgefield Park while en route to Hackensack University Medical Center on May 22nd.

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Cartlstadt blaze goes to four alarms Fire units from across Southern Bergen County and Passaic responded in to assist Carlstadt battle a fire in a large balloon frame office and apartments that claimed the life of two dogs on May 1st.

A passing pedestrian called in JUMP TO FILE # the fire at 595 Hobo- 050113114 ken Rd. at about 8:30 a.m. On arrival of the fire department, flames were venting out of a basement window on the B side, and smoke was venting out of all floors of the large two and a half story frame. Mutual aid was immediately called to the scene and for cover. The flames in the basement were quickly knocked down, but the fire had already extended upward to the upper floor walls.

All members were evacuated after the heat rose quickly and the smoke condition intensified and darkened. Additional units continued to be requested as heavy fire broke out several windows on the D side of the building. Exterior lines extinguished the visible fire and firefighters were able to reenter to open up and overhaul. The fire was able to be place under control at about 10:30.

Two women and their children were left homeless and the first floor lawyer’s office was destroyed. The cause is believed to be electrical.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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The Billingsport Fire Department in Paulsboro has Engine 1722 a 1976 Mack CF 1000/500 pumper still in service.

RON JEFFERS

In Howell Township, Adelphia Engine 19-2-76 is a 1982 Mack CF model 1250-gpm/1000-gwt pumper.

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The Lawrenceville Fire Company in Mercer County still responds to brush fires with their 1968 Dodge Power Wagon. It has a 250 gpm pump and a 200 gallon water tank.

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Another structure fire for Orange Orange firefighters fought another multiple alarm fire in the same part of town on April 14th.

The early morning fire destroyed a vacant home at 198 Hickory Street, but damage to the adjoining homes were kept to a minimum. Three alarms were transmitted after the possibility of squatters inside was established. Units from multiple Essex County departments had the fire under control in less than one hour.

RON JEFFERS

Livingston Engine 4 is a 1977 Mack MB model 1000-gpm/300-gwt pumper that saw original duty with Engine 1.

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Paramus Rescue wins first place Paramus Rescue Squad competed against nine other teams from Bergen County, surrounding counties and New York State. All teams performed similar extrication techniques and were judged on safety, incident command, patient care, knowledge of tools and work done within a certain period of time.

Paramus Rescue was announced as the First Place team.

Paramus Rescue has competed

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in regional, national and international competitions in the past, but it has been six years since the last one.

The team, consisting of John Pecoraro (captain), Brian Eshak, Steve Ference, Jonathan Massari, James Pecoraro, John F. Pecoraro,

and Peter Pecoraro have been practicing since January. Many thanks to Rutherford Fire Department for hosting the event, which was well organized and ran exactly to schedule.

The team is planning on entering a TERC Regional Extrication Competition in August, 2013 to be held in Long Island.

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Head on crash in Hampton At approximately 11:10 a.m. on April 4th, Hampton Fire Company was dispatched to a reported head on MVA on Route 31 in front of the BP gas station. The Hampton EMS chief arrived on scene and determined there were injuries. However, there was no entrapment. The fire company responded with Chief 13, Engine 13-2 and Rescue 13 to secure power to both vehicles, control a fluid spill and provide traffic control. Hampton Emergency Squad, North County EMS and NJSP also responded to the scene.

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CIRONE PHOTOS

Budd Lake hosts tri-county tender drill

Fire on Main Street in Hackensack

Budd Lake, NJ - After months of planning, the big day finally arrived. Tenders and engines from three counties converged on the Budd Lake fire house. The incident commander briefed the personnel on the drill objectives and work assignments. Incident action plans and maps were handed out.

After the drill, a short AAR was held.

Rescue 1 began searches on the second floor of the building and checked for fire extension. Engine 5 assisted stretching with Engine 4.

Command requested Hackensack Engines 2 and 1 to the scene along with a RIT team from Teaneck and an Englewood engine.

Engine 1 stretched an additional two and a half inch line to the rear of the store. Engine 2 assisted Ladder 1 with opening the roof and checking the cockloft for

On May 10th at 8:00a.m., members of Hackensack's 2nd platoon battled a second alarm fire in a taxpayer at 236 Main Street.

The fire department received a call from Hackensack police reporting a city worker smelled smoke and noticed black stains on the windows. Engines 4 and 5, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Deputy 2 were dispatched.

Upon arrival of Deputy 2, he reported alarms going off with a smell of burning coming from the store. Ladder 1 began to ventilate the first floor store as Engine 4 stretched a two and a half inch hand line into the store.

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extension.

Companies remained on scene to open up and check for extension to the exposures and found none.

The fire was contained to the first floor rear of 236 Main Street.

Offices on the second floor sustained smoke damage. The fire was brought under control at 8:43 a.m.

Companies remained on scene to assist occupants with retrieving items from their stores and offices.

Fire prevention and the building department remained on scene to assist building owner.

- JUSTIN DEREVYANIK, HFD PIO

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Truck rollover for Allamuchy Allamuchy, NJ. As weekenders tried to make their way home, a mason dump carrying quarry grit crossed over four lanes, rolling over and spilling it’s load on the westbound lanes of Route 80. A State DOT street cleaner was called to clean the spill as traffic backed up both directions for over four miles.

The driver and passenger of the dump truck were able to get out on their own. Both were transported to Pocono Medical Center. Warren County Hazmat responded for the diesel spill.

RON JEFFERS

On the same day that the last piece of the spire was installed atop 1 World Trade Center, May 10th, FDNY Battalion Chief John A. Calderone, also editor of Fire Apparatus Journal magazine, and Patricia Fakhoury were wed directly across the Hudson in Jersey City. With the lowering of a silvery spire, 1 World Trade Center officially took its place as the nation's tallest tower at 1,776 feet. FDNY Marine 1 took part in that celebration for the WTC's rebirth with a water display and coincidentally to a new beginning for Mr. and Mrs. Calderone. Best of luck to both!

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BILL TOMPKINS

Major fire averted in Jersey City A two alarm fire that could have easily escalated to much larger proportions was aggressively attacked and knocked down before the flames could spread in Jersey City on May 21st.

Shortly before 9:30 p.m., a full assignment was sent to 100 Maple St. for a smoke condition. On arrival, only a light haze was visible from a row of attached three story row houses. Upon further investigation, smoke was issuing from the common cockloft of several of the homes in the rear. The smoke

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condition intensified as trucks opened the roof and lines were stretched inside to try to find the seat of the fire.

Visible fire broke through the roof at the point where two of the structures met in the rear. A second alarm was transmitted. Four vent holes were cut and ceilings opened up from below and soon companies had water on the fire.

Visible fire was knocked down in about ten minutes, but opening up and hitting hot spots continued for some time. The fire was placed under control in less than one hour.

Fire damage was held to two of the buildings. With a common cockloft it could have easily traveled to the end of the block. No serious injuries were reported and Car 30 (Arson) was called in to investigate.

- BILL TOMPKINS

CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS

Swearing in ceremony in Mantua Township Mantua Township, NJ - On May 2nd, the Mantua Township Fire District held a swearing in ceremony for its newest career member of the department. Firefighter Shawn Layton has been hired as the district's newest firefighter. Family, friends, fellow union members all attended the swearing in to support Shawn. We congratulate him and wish him the best of luck in his new career.

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MARK W. ROSEN

Midland Park responds to MVA with oil spill At approximately 3:10 p.m. on May 2nd, Wyckoff Communications dispatched Midland Park for a motor vehicle accident with an oil spill on Godwin Avenue near Goffle Road. Chief 530, Engine 531 and Rescue 534 responded and assisted on securing the vehicles as well as mitigating and cleaning up oil spill in the roadway. The accident was in an area that has normally heavy traffic. Traffic was minor and was flowing in both directions during operations.

KEITH ADDIE

Rahway makes aggressive attack on apartment fire Rahway, NJ. Firefighters were called to the scene of an apartment fire on April 23, 2013 after a Union County police officer noticed heavy smoke and fire coming from two windows of Riverside Gardens.

The Rahway Fire Department was dispatched around 5:25 p.m. to 156 West Grand Ave. on a reported working fire. Thick black smoke and flames were showing from two first floor windows on arrival.

A hand line was stretched through the front door of the apartment, where firefighters were met with heavy smoke a fire conditions.

The hand line was put into operation and the bulk of the fire was

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knocked down with ten minutes.

The apartment was then hydraulically ventilated to remove the smoke.

Neighboring apartments were evacuated due to the threat of fire spreading from one apartment to another. Searches of the original apartment were conducted with negative results, although there was an initial report of possible entrapment.

The fire was held to the one apartment and declared under con-

trol within a half hour. Some damage was sustained to the exterior of the building and the roof soffit, but no extension was found.

The original fire apartment was deemed uninhabitable, while the neighboring apartments that were not affected were able to be occupied by residents.

Mutual aid fire departments from Linden, Roselle and Garwood responded to the seen, while other Union County fire departments covered the city during the incident.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by Rahway fire officials.

- KEITH ADDIE

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RON JEFFERS

Dog rescue An EMT takes a pet dog rescued from a Hoboken Road dwelling in Carlstadt, May 1st, to an ambulance after it was rescued by firefighters and resuscitated by first responders. According to published reports, the dog succumb to the injuries.

RON JEFFERS

Garfield Truck Co. 4's new Spartan ERV tractor drawn aerial ladder doesn't just carry ladders. This apparatus has a pump and 200-gallon water tank, enabling the company to participate in the May 18th wet down in Waldwick for that department's new Pierce Arrow XT pumper.

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Morristown Ahrens Fox pumper returns to muster duty ROMAN ISARYK JR

Beach Haven battles second fire at same house Sometime after 3:15 a.m. on April 29th, fire companies through out Long Beach Island were toned out for a fully involved structure.

8001 Beach Ave was the address.

This rang a bell as this was the same house that they battled a fire just a few hours earlier.

When command arrived, they had fire throughout the three story structure. Command quickly stuck out a second alarm assignment.

This brought all the island companies and a handful of mainland companies to the scene.

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homes as the wind was blowing embers toward the beach. The house next to the fire building had some siding damage.

Stations 46, 49, 15 and 51 were among the island companies. Stations 47, 11 and 52 were some of the mainland companies that arrived. Within 15 minutes of the fire, the structure began to collapse. The order was given to go to defensive operations. Multiple L/D/H were

used as well as an aerial.

Crews had the main body of fire knocked down within 30 minutes, but they remained on scene for a few hours for hotspots and overhal.

Weather conditions were not great, as there was a steady rain and windy gusts had to be over 20 mph.

EMS was provided by Beach Haven EMS. The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals office. No one was injured.

- ROMAN ISARYK

After many years out of public view, Morristown's 1947 Ahrens Fox 1000-gpm piston pumper was back and running, and it appeared at at the first antique fire apparatus muster of the season in northern New Jersey on April 27th. 2013.

The Morriston Fire Department operated twin 1947 pumpers, and after fire duty they were popular in parades and musters in the 1970's and 1980's. Both were privately owned by a late collector, and several years ago they returned to town. Both are stored at the now inactive, and historic, Market Street firehouse, in need of restoration.

Local members have been working on the one that was assigned to Independent Hose Co. 1, and it was part of a parade and muster held by The Antique Fire Association of New Jersey at Horseshoe Lake in the Succasunna section of Roxbury Township.

After the parade, the veteran drafted out of the lake for threehours, attracting a crowd of spectators.

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This pumper is stored in the old firehouse with its twin that was assigned to Washington Engine Co. 1. The firehouse is still used as the meeting place for volunteers of Independent Hose Co. 1, and there are many antique artifacts. Caricaturist and editorial cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was a member of this company and his paintings still adorn the walls of this building. He is considered the “Father of the American cartoon.”

His work included Uncle Sam and Santa Claus. Can we consider Santa Claus a “fire buff”?

Local members are still hoping to restore the Washington Engine Company apparatus in the future, and with the twin back and running for firematic events, that can only be an encouragement for firefighters to continue their hard and dedicated work.

- RON JEFFERS

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

THOMAS BISCHOFF

Overturned SUV in Wood-Ridge On April 7, 2013 at 8:49 a.m., the Wood-Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to the Moonachie Ave. exit ramp from Route 17 North for an overturned automobile. Chiefs Phillips and Schulz, E902, R903 and EMS 906 responded and found an SUV had overturned and the driver was out of the vehicle prior to department arrival. Crews secured the vehicle's battery, covered the spilled engine fluids with speedy-dri and stood by until the SUV was righted and removed by Nick's Towing Co. EMS 906 transported the SUV driver to HUMC with moderate injuries. An off-duty Jersey City firefighter witnessed the crash and stated the SUV rolled five times before coming to rest on the ramp. All units were back in service at 9:45 a.m.

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The Hopewell NJ Fire Department in Mercer County operates this 2011 Ford F550/Hackney light rescue as Special Service 52.

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South PlainďŹ eld House Fire West Ave.

South Plainfield house fire West Avenue On April 4th, South Plainfield Central Dispatch was flooded with 911 calls reporting a house fire on West Avenue. Arriving fire units located a middle of the block two story class five structure fully involved. This was a fast moving fire due to the wind. All occupants were reported to be out on arrival.

A second alarm was transmitted with Engine 4 as first arriving engine grabbing the plug on Peek

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and West. Members stretched in with two-one and three quarter inch lines as the initial attack lines and a two and a half inch line as a backup.

Truck 7 setup on side A and raised the bucket to the roof. A Plainfield engine and a truck com-

pany from New Market Fire were the fast teams.

After knocking down the bulk of the fire, companies advanced inside and continued suppression and overhaul efforts. There were no immediate exposure issues.

Searches were negative and the fire was placed under control

by Chief Scalera.

- THOMAS SCALERA

Firefighter of the Year Totowa, NJ. Totowa Fire Chief Vincent Marciano announces and congratulates Assistant Chief Donald Warnet for being picked by Elks Lodge 2111 of Totowa as Firefighter of the Year 2013. On hand for the event besides the chief were his brother Ex-Chief William Warnet, his two sons Captain Donald Warnet Jr and Engineer Michael Warnet. A number of friends and colleges were present to show support and enjoy the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. As stated by Chief Marciano, Assistant Chief Warnet comes from a long line of volunteer firefighters.

Don's dad John Warnet was fire chief from 1978-1980. A number of other awards were given out to different Elks members. A West Paterson Firefighter was on hand to accept an award for saving a citizen from a vehicle that was driven into the Passaic River after a lengthy police chase.

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Vernon Fire Chief Greg Carter answers alarms in a 2012 Ford Escape.

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Little Ferry Assistant Chief Marty Loesner has been assigned a 2013 Chevy Tahoe, with custom work by 10-75 Emergency Lighting, after his previous duty car was destroyed as a result of super storm Sandy.

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Second floor garage fire A garage fire on the second-floor? Yes, in hilly North Bergen.

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PETE MONACO

Four acres burn in Freehold Township Freehold Township, NJ. Panicked residents called 911 about 2 p.m. on April 28th to report a fast moving brush fire headed toward their homes on Duchess Court. Soon after, local fire companies were toned out. The Lakewood fire tower reported seeing the smoke column and ordered an air tanker out of Coyle Field in Burlington County. New Jersey Forest Fire Service trucks from section B10 and nearby section B8 arrived just before the air tanker was able to make a drop along the woods line. Along with local fire companies, this fast moving field fire was knocked down quickly. In all, about four acres were burned. The fire is currently under investigation by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and Freehold Township police.

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CHRIS TOMPKINS

Somers Point firefighter honored for 50 years of service On the evening of April 17th, state representatives, fire chiefs, firefighters, and civilians gathered at the Atlantic County "Tony Canale" Training Center to honor valor award winners and firefighters with 50 years of service. Three firefighters were honored for 50 years of service, including Somers Point Co. 1 Firefighter Andy Cajka. Andy received certificates from congressmen, senators, freeholders, and many more. Andy, who also holds the position of treasurer in the fire company, was accompanied by many other Company 1 members, who showed their support for such a great accomplishment.

KEVIN LYNCH

Valor Award presented to Newark Fire Captain Vincent Mautone Newark Fire Captain Vincent Mautone (center) was presented with a Valor Award from The 200 Club of Essex County for his heroic rescue of a man from the roof a burning building. The presentation took place at Mayfair Farms in West Orange on May 9th. Congratulating the brave firefighter are 200 Club Board Member Ira Cohen, Newark Fire Director Fateen Ziyad, Newark Fire Chief John Centanni and 200 Club President Arthur Guida.

On August 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., members of Newark Engine #9 were performing daily maintenance on their apparatus, when a

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smoke condition was noticed several blocks away. Captain Mautone and the crew of Engine 9 responded to investigate and upon arrival found a working fire in an occupied three story wood frame house at 216 Summer Ave. Headquarters was notified to fill out the assignment, bringing additional units to the scene.

Engine 9's crew found a man hanging out a front, third floor window, and he was threatening to

jump. Cap'tain Mautone managed to keep the man calm and assured him that he would be saved and he did not need to jump.

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

Captain Mautone reached the victim as he said he would and with help from Ladder 7 who raised a 35 foot ground ladder, was able to bring the victim down to safety.

- KEVIN LYNCH

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River Vale works a second alarm Firefighters from River Vale and surrounding departments battled a two alarm fire in a home on the morning of May 18th. Heavy fire in the rear of 210 Interglen Ave. was showing on arrival of the first due units at about 8:45 a.m. A second alarm brought units from Emerson, Park Ridge and Westwood to the scene. A quick attack through the front door had the main body of fire knocked down in minutes. Venting and overhaul commenced and the fire was placed under control in about one hour. There were no reported injuries and the cause is being investigated.

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Hasbrouck Heights honors local teen The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department honored local resident Michael Cutruzzula with a distinguished service award for his actions at a second alarm fire. On April 5th, while playing video games in his room, Michael smelled smoke.

When he looked out his window, he saw his neighbor’s rear yard and deck on fire. He quickly told his father about the fire and called 911. Michael's quick action led to the proper response by the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. Due to his quick thinking and action, the fire was extinguished and contained to the rear of house. Michael was also given a commendation from the mayor and council. Michael's parents and sister were present for the presentation.

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Window shopping in Budd Lake Budd Lake, NJ - Sunday dinner was cut short for many in the area on April 28th as a car went through the front window and hit the counter of a local pizza shop. The driver was transported to a local hospital. The Health Department and building inspector were called to the scene.

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Heroic Newark firefighter honored Newark Fire Captain Steven Anderson was presented with a Valor Award by the 200 Club of Essex County at a ceremony on May 9th. Captain Anderson rescued several victims from a building that was engulfed in flames. On hand to congratulate the heroic firefighter were 200 Club President Arthur Guida, Newark Fire Direc- JUMP TO FILE # tor Fateen Ziyad, 051013116 Newark Fire Chief John Centanni and 200 Club Board Member Ira Cohen.

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

Reacting instinctively and without the benefit of protective gear, hose lines, or any backup personnel, Captain Anderson went into the fire building to conduct a search for any victims. Under an extreme smoke condition, Captain Anderson went through the building banging on doors and in the process found a 50 year old male who he helped out to safety.

Captain Anderson then went back into the building and went up to the third floor were he found several occupants, who were unaware of the fire on the floor above. He helped evacuated them and once again returned into the building going to the fourth floor.

This time, he closed the doors to the apartments involved in the fire, thus helping control the fire spread, and opened up the windows in the hallways helping to ventilate the floor from heat and smoke.

At this time, both the East Orange and Newark Fire Departments arrived and working in coordination, aggressively extinguished the fire containing it to the initial apartments and preventing further spread of the fire into the building's cockloft.

It should be noted that Captain Anderson acted in the finest tradi-

tions of the Newark Fire Department and is a credit to the lifesaving profession. Captain Steven Anderson assisted multiple civilians and his efforts helped to create a more tenable atmosphere for incoming

firefighting units.

All this was done without the benefit of any personal protective equipment.

- KEVIN LYNCH

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Wood-Ridge FireďŹ ghter Ron Phillips takes a break after operating Truck 904's aerial during a mutual aid ďŹ re in May.

Paterson makes quick work downtown On May 2nd at approximately 2:15 p.m., Paterson firefighters Tour 4, under the command of Deputy Chief Mike Fleming made a quick stop at a fire in a wall of a vacant store that was undergoing renovations in the downtown shopping area of the city. The fire appeared to have started in an exterior wall of the building and was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries. The fire cause was under investigation by the Paterson Fire Department Combustibles Bureau.

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Squad 1132 arrived and assisted with securing the vehicle while Valley BLS attended to the patient who was not trapped in the vehicle and managed to get out. Engine 1131 arrived and assisted with creating a blocking barrier for traffic that was approaching the scene.

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Swiftwater training for Downe Township On April 29, 2013, members of Downe Township Fire Rescue conducted swiftwater training in Fortescue Creek. Despite the cold rainy conditions, members conducted swimming drills, rope throw rescues and boat rescues. We are an all volunteer fire rescue company and also dive team. Our dive team trains and operates in all aspects of water rescue/recovery. In addition to public safety diving, we also have 12 swiftwater technicians, personnel trained in surface water rescue, ice rescue and boat operations. We operate a heavy rescue as our primary dive team unit. We also utilize a small rescue, a suburban, a 28' Parker as a marine search, rescue and marine firefighting boat. We also operate two Carolina skiff boats and two inflatables for dive team and swiftwater operations.

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Hazmat spill in Allendale On Monday, May 20th at 10:15 a.m., the Allendale Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Franklin Turnpike in the area of Nadler Court for a container in the roadway that appeared to be smoking. Upon arrival of Chief 930, it was initially established that it was a solution of hydrogen chloride and what appeared to be smoke was the product of the solution reacting with the moisture in the roadway. At that time, Mahwah Company 2 Hazmat was requested to assist with the situation. The rescue arrived to assist with confirming the substance in the warm zone.

Engine 932 initially set up a blockade so that no traffic would come down into the scene and once Hazmat 2 neutralized the solution, the engine crew washed down the roadway. Bergen County Hazmat also responded and assisted.

JOHN CARR

Cumberland County tender task force drill Mauricetown, NJ. The Cumberland County Tender Task Force tested its ability to shuttle water during a drill held at the Haleyville School in Commercial Township on May 11th.

The drill was delayed for a while due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Tower Ladder 11 from Port Norris was supposed to flow its ladder pipe but, due to the possibility of lightning, it was decided not to raise the tower. Instead, a deluge gun was employed.

Multiple fill sites were used including the newest at Lake Audrey.

Water supply provided a constant flow of over 1100 gpm through a deluge gun and a deck gun.

Participating in the drill were Port Norris, Mauricetown, Laurel Lake, Gouldtown, Cedarville, Dividing Creek, Downe Twp,

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Hopewell–Stow Creek Rosenhayn, Cumberland, Heislerville, Leesburg, Port Elizabeth, Millville, Vineland, Belleplain and Dennisville. Cumberland County Fire Police and the Cumberland County Field Communications Unit also participated. Millville's Rescue Squad stood by at Mauricetown’s station.

In all, four engines, 18 tenders, one tower ladder, and one rescue were operated by about 80 personnel.

Mauricetown chief and incident command for the drill, Don Hundt, said he was pleased with the outcome.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What better way to mark national Emergency Medical Services Week (May 19-25) than to thank Governor Christie for his veto of S1650/A2463, the socalled EMS Redesign Bill!

Twice in 16 months, Christie rejected an ill-conceived attempt to push out New Jersey’s EMS volunteers and replace them with a system of paid providers that would have cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.

Nowhere did the bills outline how they would improve patient care.

These past few years have been difficult for New Jersey’s volunteer EMS community.

A 2007 report falsely predicted imminent collapse of NJ’s EMS system, which triggered hysterical calls for immediate statewide EMS reform.

We EMS volunteers have endured numerous financial and legislative hurdles, scare tactics meant to panic the public, blatantly false propaganda intended to besmirch the character of EMS volunteers, and decreasing volunteer rolls worsened by the tough economy.

There was no system collapse, and despite all the anti-volunteer schemes, we’re still here.

The New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) has always supported changes to the EMS system that lead to better patient care.

In both vetoed bills, we objected to those portions that would have increased costs, bureaucracy and red tape, and ultimately pushed out the volunteers without improving patient care.

The 83-year-old nonprofit NJSFAC represents more than 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with 300+ volunteer first aid and rescue squads throughout the state.

In 2012, our members spent more than five million hours providing their towns with EMS service and answering more than 355,000 calls, saving New Jerseyans – and their insurance companies – more than $227 million.

We’d hoped the efforts our volunteers put forth before, during and after Superstorm Sandy would remind the bill’s backers how fortunate New Jersey is to have such a large, well-established, dedicated volunteer EMS community, and help soften their stance on this detrimental legislation, but to no avail.

One question to the naysayers: When did “volunteer” become a bad word?

- Howard Meyer President, NJSFAC

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PAT ARMSTRONG

Fire department personnel prepare to remove the victim

On Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 5:55 p.m., the Margate City Fire Department was dispatched for a reported motor vehicle accident at Pembroke and Atlantic Avenues for an overturned vehicle. First to arrive on scene was Fire Chief Anthony Tabasso, who reported a two vehicle MVA with one vehicle on its side with a victim inside.

After his initial radio report, he immediately established command and gave orders to incoming units.

A-20 and Quint 24 arrived on scene and a patient assessment was immediately completed. Quint 24 personnel started cribbing the vehicle for stabilization and then a plan was developed to remove the victim from the vehicle. Once Engine 22 and A-21 arrived on scene, a one and three quarter inch hand line was stretched off of Quint 24 as a precautionary measure.

Captain Patrick Armstrong was assigned by command to have personnel remove the victim via the windshield and sunroof. Firefighter/EMT Robert Palamaro gained access to the vehicle via the rear hatch door and made his way to

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the victim.

The victim was stabilized with a C-collar and traction was taken.

Firefighter Palamaro and the victim were covered and the process of removing the windshield and sunroof was completed. The victim was then placed onto a longboard and removed via the sunroof of the vehicle. Medic 6 arrived on scene and set up in A-20. The patient was loaded onto a stretcher with head immobilizer in place and moved to A-20. Patient was transported to Atlanticare Regional Trauma Center in Atlantic City with Medic 6 and A20 crew.

The fire department remained on scene to complete a clean up of the vehicle fluids that were all over the roadway.

The spill was cleaned up with absorbent materials and the fire department cleared the scene once the vehicles were removed.

- DANIEL ADAMS

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BILL TOMPKINS

Passaic rooming house burns Numerous people were left homeless and two firefighters were injured as flames traveled through a large rooming house in Passaic on May 16th.

The initial alarm came in about 7:45 p.m. for a fire at 77 Lafayette Ave. Heavy fire was venting out of the first floor in the rear and quickly spreading up.

A second alarm was transmitted followed shortly by a third. One firefighter received burns in the initial attack and was transported by EMS. A second firefighter suffered leg and hand injuries. Flames

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spread to the attic and the decision was made to go defensive.

A ladder pipe from the Passaic truck and a master stream from Clifton Truck 2, as well as several handlines were able to hold the fire to the original building as the roof slowly was consumed. A fourth alarm was sounded for additional resources.

The heavy fire was knocked down in just over one hour, but it

was not until about 11:15 that the blaze was able to be placed under control.

All residents of the fire building were safely evacuated with no injuries. Almost three dozen residents of the fire building and the two exposure buildings were taken to an emergency shelter at City hall.

Mutual aid units from Passaic and Bergen Counties were returned, but Passaic units remained at the scene throughout the night.

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This video is 60 minutes long and spans a time frame between January and August or 2009. There are seven incidents.

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

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

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

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

Other heavy streams are operated from street level.

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

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

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

A second alarm was transmitted for the next fire which was in a dollar store with a Rite Aid pharmacy attached. It started in the basement. A Snorkel stream operates with the bucket at street level.

It is noted that in 1976, four firefighters lost their lives at the same location when it was a restaurant.

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Firefighters injured at stubborn house fire Carteret, NJ. Five Carteret firefighters were injured on April 26, 2013 while battling a stubborn house fire that left the home severely damaged, leaving at least two families homeless.

The Carteret Fire Department responded to 78 Union St. around 2:30 p.m. for a reported house fire.

Firefighters found moderate smoke showing from the two and a half story wood-frame home.

Hand lines were stretched to the inte- JUMP TO FILE # rior where fire was 050213102 found in the exterior wall and traveling through vertical void spaces.

Vigorous efforts were made to get the walls open to prevent the fire from spreading to the upper floors. The fire was knocked down in the walls, but hot spots kept appearing in various areas, forcing firefighters to open up walls and ceilings on all floors.

Several crews were sent in with tools and hand lines to search for hidden pockets of fire. Although exhausting efforts were made by firefighters, the fire eventually traveled up to the attic and consumed the roof, leaving a gaping hole in the roof rafters. Also, the first floor sustained a partial collapse, causing injuries to two firefighters operating in the area.

Firefighters spent approximately two hours chasing and extinguishing fire in void spaces of the 100 year old balloon frame home before declaring it under control.

The residence sustained significant damage and was deemed uninhabitable.

One resident was home when the fire started, but escaped unharmed. The injured firefighters at the scene were transported to local hospitals and later released.

Several mutual aid fire departments from Woodbridge Township were summoned to the scene to assist, including Avenel, Colonia, Woodbridge, Fords, Hopelawn, Iselin #11 and Port Reading. Emergency medical services from Carteret Fire Department, Avenel and Woodbridge Township were on scene to provide rehabilitation for emergency personnel.

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KME and First Priority announce China joint venture Nesquehoning, PA. Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) announced that it has entered into a Joint Venture in Dalian, China. The Joint Venture Company (JV) completed the formal introduction of the KME brand to the Chinese market last week at the opening of China Fire Expo 2013.

KME will supply the JV with both complete vehicles and partially-assembled kits, all of which will be built in our Nesquehoning facility. The JV is finalizing construction of the assembly facility in the new Dalian Economic Development Production Base located in the northeastern province of Liaoning, where the JV will finalize the assembly of KME fire apparatus and specialty vehicles designed specifically for the Chinese market.

KME received an initial order of 80 completed pumpers and tankers to be built at its PA headquarters for the Chinese fire market.

The Joint Venture includes KME, First Priority Emergency Vehicles (Manchester, NJ) and Brilliance (Huachen) Auto Group, one of China’s most-respected automotive brands. Brilliance manufactures in excess of 600,000 vehicles per year, distributed across China through 3,500 sales and service locations, and is widely known for its highly successful BMW Joint Venture. First Priority is one of America’s leading exporters of emergency vehicles, having most recently been recognized by the US Department of Commerce with the prestigious President’s E Award for excellence in promoting US exports.

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is confirmation of our investment in the future, and a significant opportunity for our company and its employees. This facility will be the first ever China-based manufacturing facility for the Kovatch Organization,” said John J. Kovatch, III, President and Chief Executive Officer.The JV will initially market apparatus manufactured at KME’s headquarters in the US; and ultimately, those assembled at its Dalian facility. “This combination of local assembly and US-manufactured product will give KME a distinct strategic advantage in the competitive Chinese landscape.

KME product assembled at the Dalian facility will be strictly targeted for the China and Asian markets and complement KME’s North American manufacturing facilities, which build products for the rest of the world.” Kovatch said.

The announcement is a critical step in KME’s strategic business objective to expand to meet the demands of a global economy and a strong commitment to the China marketplace. Kovatch commented, “For a market of this magnitude, and with Brilliance’s commitment to the Joint Venture, we believe the combination of a premier product imported from the US, coupled with the joint-venture manufacturing capability, is the best way to bring KME’s premier products to market in this time of great emphasis on public safety initiatives in China”.

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ing an independent, closely-held business; however, strategic joint ventures allow KME to successfully expand into global markets.” said Richard Reaman, Vice President and CFO. “The joint venture structure allows KME to align with key strategic partners who understand the local market needs, and leverage KME’s design and technology into those new markets.”

The JV operations will be based in a new state-of-the art 325,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Dalian dedicated to the fire apparatus JV. When complete, Brilliance Specialty Vehicle’s Dalian manufacturing hub will include more than 20 joint venture projects, annually manufacturing in excess of 100,000 specialty vehicles of a wide variety of styles and applications.

In closing, Reaman commented “This model Sino-American joint venture serves a unique role: placing cutting-edge fire apparatus in the hands of China’s proud firefighters, while supporting our economy in America with new jobs created in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are honored Brilliance has chosen to partner with us and First Priority in this landmark endeavor.”

KME has supplied products and service support all over the world since 1977. Moving forward, KME looks to expand with additional capabilities focused on the sale, service and support of KME’s products in these new overseas markets.

Access difficulties at Hawthorne blaze Hawthorne firefighters overcame several obstacles as they battled a two alarm fire on the night of May 12th.

Firefighters were dispatched at about 10:40 p.m. to 8 Stams Alley for a report of a fire. Stams Alley is a relatively short, very narrow paved road that runs off of N. 8th St. On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the second floor of a two and a half story frame two buildings in from N 8th St. A second alarm was transmitted.

An elderly woman was assisted from the home by neighbors before arrival of the firefighters, but numerous pets were still reported in the structure. With the alley too narrow for apparatus, lines were hand stretched down to the fire building.

With the Hawthorne tower out of service, North Haledon Ladder 1 set up on N. 8th St. and laddered

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the roof by extending over the rear yard of the first house.

As lines were placed in operation, another problem surfaced.

The flames had extended to the attic area, but a large amount of debris made access to the attic very difficult.

The fire on the second floor was able to be knocked down in less than a half hour, but the flames in the attic took much longer to extinguish.

The elderly resident was transported to the hospital, but later released.

No serious injuries were reported and there are no updates on the reported trapped animals. The cause is under investigation.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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Espin-Zamora, 28, is a police officer in West New York, N.J. During his search for a home, he looked at several listings with different realtors.

Of course, the Heroes Mortgage staff was right by his side during the entire process, providing a great mortgage rate.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Espin-Zamora said. “That’s why I sent the email. I just wanted to

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Communications and Emergency Scene Safety I Emergency scene communications is an important factor in successful scene operations and personnel safety. The ability to communicate essential information and or change and modify incident plans, request additional assistance, and issue evacuation orders are dependent upon concise clear comSTAYING munications.

The acSAFE countability and tracking Chief Henry Campof on scene bell personnel, coordination of carrying out assigned tasks, the effective use or resources and inter agency cooperation are other emergency scene factors that require effective communications.

Remember, effective communications does not mean constantly having to say something to someone or to be tying up the airwaves with a lot of useless rhetoric. A well-trained and disciplined organization should be capable of handling the average response with minimal verbal or radio communications, and direction.

Written policies and procedures covering all forms of communications, from hand signals to radio, computer, and cell phone communications to emergency evacuation signals are required of all departments.

The written procedures should serve as the basis for a communications training program, informing, educating, and familiarizing all members with the proper procedures and the how, when, and where they shall be used.

Training sessions should also stress the importance of following the procedures, the overall effect on scene safety, and the importance that all personnel comply with the department policy and directives.

Throughout history, no matter what form of communications we use, smoke signals, hand signals, drum signals, direct face-to-face verbal communications, to present day emergency scene radio communications there exists the potential for the message to be misunderstood, misinterpreted, or not received at all.

Our common English language with the many words of same or similar spelling and pronunciation but separate meanings can contribute to the misunderstanding of any form of verbal message.

A few simple examples: wind the clock, the wind is blowing, they wound the bandage on the wound, and there are many more words adding to the communications confusion. A simple “yes” or “no” question can result in the potential for two answers when the language is misinterpreted. “Is the

alarm going off?” Does a “yes” mean it has stopped ringing, or that it is still ringing?

Sometimes, depending on how a sentence or question is worded, a yes can be a yes or a no.

How about “Is the pump working right now?”

What does the question ask, is the pump working properly, or is it working at this moment. It doesn’t take much to add to the confusion at the emergency scene, so think about what you are going to say before saying it.

Try to avoid double meaning statements, orders, or questions.

Remember to use the KISS method whenever possible (keep it simple stupid).

A similar type seemingly simple question relative to emergency scene operations with a misinterpreted answer may have a detrimental effect on emergency scene personnel safety. Not only is it possible for two people to see the same thing differently, it is also possible for two people to hear the same thing differently.

Choose your words carefully and avoid using words that personnel may not be familiar with; they will not be impressed, only confused.

How an individual hears and interprets a message in the fire/EMS service is very important relative to the personal safety of all members involved with an emergency scene operation.

It is of the utmost importance that we understand any orders, directives, and or requests that are exchanged at the emergency scene, whether they be delivered face to face or by radio.

If the message is unclear to you, repeat the order/directive to the sender and define what you think it means. Clear up any word pronunciation difficulties you may have in order that both the sender and receiver are on the same page as to interpretation.

The same responsibility exists with the sender that his/her orders are understood.

Firefighter/EMT on scene safety, as well as overall emergency scene operations, will benefit by clear concise emergency scene communications.

The Incident Commander should have a plan and the plan, in order to be effective, must be shared and understood by all subordinate on scene personnel.

What has to be done, who has to do it, and how it will be done are important aspects of the Incident Commanders plan and they should be straightforward and understood.

In the next issue, we will discuss the use of radio communications and the important function they provide in emergency operations and personnel safety, and what can happen when they are used improperly or are ineffective.

Till next time Stay Safe and God Bless!

KEITH ADDIE

Members of South Plainfield Fire Department after receiving their awards at 200 Club of Middlesex County Awards Banquet.

Firefighters and EMS personnel honored at 200 Club of Middlesex County Awards Banquet Middlesex County, NJ. Firefighters and emergency medical services personnel from Middlesex County fire departments and first aid squads were honored on May 16th at the Middlesex County 200 Club’s 40th annual awards banquet at the Forsgate Country Club.

Several firefighters and EMS personnel from Edison, Avenel, South Amboy and South Plainfield were recognized for their extraordinary actions performed in 2012.

The first award recipients were Edison Acting Captain David Edelstein and Firefighter Peter Yackel, who both received a 2012 Certificate of Merit Award.

On July 21st, Acting Captain Edelstein and Firefighter Yackel responded to a call for assistance.

They were advised that a man on the roof needed help. The firefighters climbed an extension ladder and found an 85 year old man unconscious on the roof. The firefighters then secured the man with ropes and were able to remove him by using a stokes basket. The firefighters also brought the man’s son down the ladder to safety.

The second award recipient was the Avenel Fire Department, which received a 2012 Community Service Award for providing 100 years of volunteer service.

The third award recipients were South Amboy Firefighters David Szatkowski, Tim R. Walczak, Mike Coman, and Dave Gumprecht and First Aid Squad Assistant Chief Brett Coyle, EMT’s Rob Serarak, E.J. Campbell, Vernon Cox, and Mackenzie Russell and Lieutenants Tom Szatkowski and Bill Tierney, who all received a 2012 Meritorious Service Award.

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Hurricane Sandy, all the members assisted with the evacuations of stranded and trapped residents from the area of John and Rosewell Streets. The roadways were flooded and a sudden seven foot storm surge surrounded the area. A rescue boat was deployed, but it became inoperable after being damaged by debris. A civilian boat was then commandeered and despite the high winds, waves and dangerous conditions, all of the residents were rescued and safely evacuated.

The fourth award recipient was South Plainfield Captain Joseph Abbruzzese, who received a 2012 Meritorious Service Award. South Plainfield Chief Thomas Scalera and Firefighter Anthony Tomachek both received a 2012 Certificate of Merit Award for the same incident.

On January 1, 2012, the firefighters responded to a house fire and were advised that someone was trapped inside. Chief Scalera arrived as smoke was coming from the side of the house and a woman was observed trapped on the second floor. Unable to make entry into the building, a ladder was found in a neighboring yard and Captain Abbruzzese climbed the ladder, reached inside and pulled the woman out through a small window. Firefighter Tomachek and Chief Scalera were also on the ladder holding Captain Abbruzzese and the woman as she was lowered down to awaiting police officers.

Captain Abbruzzese administered first aid until the rescue squad arrived on scene.

The fifth award recipients were

South Plainfield Captain Joseph Abbruzzese and Lieutenant Kevin Bulla, who both received a 2012 Valor Award. Firefighters John Mocharski, Jr. and Robert Barone both received a 2012 Merit Award for the same incident.

On August 12, 2012, fire units were dispatched to a structure fire where an occupant was trapped on the second floor. Due to heavy smoke and flames, police units on scene were unable to make entry into the structure. Captain Abbruzzese and Lieutenant Bulla climbed the interior stairs without a hose line in place and located a victim in the kitchen, trapped under a table. Both officers freed the victim and carried him to the stairs, where they were assisted by Firefighters Mocharski, Jr. and Barone.

The firefighters then carried the victim down the stairs to awaiting EMS and police.

The final award recipients were Edison Captain David Milesik and Firefighter Brian Schreck, who both received a 2012 Valor Award.

On February 28, 2012, both firefighters responded to a structure fire at 16 Main St. The crew was advised that there was a person still inside the building. Captain Milesik and Firefighter Schreck made entry to the front of the house via a sliding glass door without the deployment of the rest of the crew or a hose line. A victim was located in the front room wedged on the floor between furniture, the wall and storage containers. The firefighters were able to free the victim, who was turned over to EMS and flown to St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston. The victim is recovering and undergoing physical therapy.

- KEITH ADDIE

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Nice stop made in Hopelawn

KEITH ADDIE

Hopelawn firefighters make entry into the garage where residual fire continues to burn.

Hopelawn, NJ. A family was able to escape their home unharmed on May 17, 2013 after a fire was discovered in an attached garage by the homeowner.

Firefighters from Hopelawn and Keasbey were dispatched around 10:20 p.m. to 18 Erin Ave. for a reported garage fire. When apparatus arrived, heavy fire was showing from the garage and a room behind the garage. A hand line was advanced through a side door into the main section of the home to cut off the spread of fire.

Heavy smoke was banked to the floor with heavy fire conditions heading towards the main living area of the one and a half story wood frame home, but the flames were darkened before they spread.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, but interior crews still had heavy smoke throughout the residence.

Smoke also continued to push from the gable vents and eaves. Numer-

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ous walls and ceilings were opened to ensure the flames weren’t traveling the void spaces, but no evidence of significant extension was found. Once the roof and interior walls and ceilings were opened, the smoke started to dissipate. The fire was declared under control within an hour.

Extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish remaining hot spots.

The home sustained significant heat, smoke and water damage and was deemed uninhabitable.

Several Woodbridge Township fire departments were summoned to the scene to assist and standby during the incident.

The cause of the fire is being investigated, but it appears to have started in the garage.

- KEITH ADDIE

BOB WORRELL

Adopt a fire hydrant program completed in Moorestown Every September, the Moorestown Fire Department invites all the fourth grade students of the U.E.S. to participate in the annual program of Adopting a Fire Hydrant for the winter.

All the students along with the parents must complete a fire department issued application requiring a signed parent’s consent.

When the child adopts the fire department assigned fire hydrant, this means that they have promised, during snow days to dig out a walk space from the curb line into the front discharge of the hydrant and dig out a firefighter walk space completely around the hydrant.

On May 20, 2013, the children

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who applied for the 2012/2013 winter program were asked to report to the fire headquarters (Station 311) to receive their special thank you gifts from the Division of Fire Prevention and participate in a group photograph.

Above are 19 of the 38 AdoptA-Fire Hydrant children with this “Special Adopt-A-Hydrant Teeshirts.

They also received official fire department drinking caps - BOB WORRELL

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Millville Firefighter Terry Fawcett operated the Blitz-Fire backed up by Station 2 Lt. Matt Bertonazzi.

Flames destroy Vineland house Vineland, NJ. At 7:17 p.m., on April 24th, Station 2 and 6 and Vineland EMS were dispatched for a dwelling fire in the 300 block of E. Butler Avenue. Vineland EMS was first on the scene and reported a dwelling fully involved.

Upon this report, the Cumberland County 911 Center dispatched a working fire bringing apparatus from Vineland Stations 1, 4 and 5 and Station 30 from Millville to the scene and for cover assignments.

Engine 22 arrived on location and laid in with a five inch supply line from a hydrant and led off with a two and a half inch line to the A/B corner and a one and three quarter inch line to the A/D corner.

Ladder 2 arrived and placed a

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Blitz-Fire in service on the A side along with an additional one and three quarter inch line.

The fire involved a vacant and apparently abandoned two story wood frame dwelling. Flames and embers from the building caused tree and brush fires along side and in the rear of the dwelling.

Engine 61 arrived and laid a five inch supply line to Ladder Tower 6, which went in service with both straight bore ladder pipes. All operations were defensive due to the amount of fire and the building being vacant. The structure quickly collapsed.

With the large volume of water being applied, the flames were quickly knocked down.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to assist with the brush fires.

The fire was declared under control at 7:47 with companies remaining on the scene until 10:19.

All together, 56 fire and EMS personnel responded with four engines, two ladders one brush unit and one ambulance. A ladder and a Quint covered Station 6 and an engine covered Station 2.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

- JOHN CARR

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Districk Forest Firewarden Jeffrey Scheuerer honored and mourned District Forest Firewarden Jeffrey Scheuerer died in the line of duty on March 28th, 2013.

District Warden Scheuerer was working on a prescribed burn near Round Valley State Park in Hunterdon County, NJ. District Warden Scheuerer was stuck by a car driven by a civilian.

Apparently, smoke from the burn blew across the roadway due to a wind shift. District Warden Scheuerer did not survive the injuries caused by the vehicle.

District Warden was born in Farmingham MA, and was the son of Thomas and Barbara Scheuerer now of Cumming, GA. Jeffrey Scheuerer lived in Whitehouse, NJ before moving to Flemington. He was also a 21 year member of the Readington Fire Company where he served as a lieutenant and safety officer.

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He was a District Forest Firewarden since 2007 with the Division A, Section 8 Forest Fire Crew.

The funeral was held on April 1st. Over 300 firefighters from municipal fire departments across New Jersey and wildland firefighters from New Jersey New York Forest Rangers, Pennsylvania Forestry., US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Parks Service and the US Forest Service gathered to pay their respects.

Over 50 municipal fire trucks and over 40 wildland fire apparatus joined the funeral procession.

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Budd Lake sunrise MVA Budd Lake, NJ. Just before sunrise on April 28th, an SUV traveling on Wolf Road went off the roadway striking a pine tree.

The driver was heavily pinned inside the wreckage. Mt. Olive Emergency Services worked for over an hour to free the driver. The driver was airlifted by Air One from a school just up the road

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Dumont responds to hazmat with multiple patients Pepper spray has been determined as the cause for the mystery illness that sickened 50 people on the night of April 20th at the Living World Community Church in Dumont.

Around 9:45 p.m., the Dumont Fire Department along with the Dumont Ambulance Corps were dispatched to 53 East Madison Ave for a possible hazmat with multiple patients.

Upon arrival of command, the number of patients had climbed

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from an original ten to thirty in the matter of minutes, with patients complaining of trouble breathing and chest pains.

Command requested Bergen County Hazmat as well as Paramus Hazmat and New Milford engine and rescue to the scene.

Crews made multiple sweeps of the building to find no cause for

the illness.

Multiple BLS units were requested from neighboring municipalities to assist with the large number of patients. The Bergen County Task Force bus and Englewood Hospital's Mass Care Re sponse unit also responded.

The cause, a young child with pepper spray, was determined the following day.

Barn in Blairstown burns Blairstown, NJ. Just as the sun set over the Delaware Water Gap on April 28th, calls came in for a fire on Heller Hill Road.

On arrival, units found a 50 x 75 barn well involved. To compound the fire, the barn had vehicles, wood planking inside and out and hay. No water supply was available and the building was hundreds of feet off the main road. A tender task force was called to assist and the first engine laid a double three inch line. The fire was held to the barn.

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

JOHN H RIETH

Annual Middlesex County water tender taskforce The annual Middlesex County Water Tender Taskforce was held on April 6th in Cranbury. Thirteen tenders from Mon mouth, Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset Counties attended this year's drill. Over 1500 gpms were delivered for almost two hours. Three fill sites were set up and a water supply point was established.

JOHN M. MALECKY

In Greenwich Township, the Gibbstown Fire Department has in service Brush 2115 which is this month’s Little Big Guy. It is a 1994 Chevrolet 2500 Cheyenne 4x4 pickup with a 250 gpm pump and 250 gallon water tank and a rear platform. The pump has a 2 ½-inch intake and two 1 ½-inch wyes reduced to one-inch. Two booster reels carry one-inch hose. Some other features include a Warn 4 ton winch, two FRC Focus floodlights, SCBA and Indian tanks.

ROBERT POLICHT

Allendale Rescue takes fourth in Rutherford On April 27th, Rescue 9 and company had the opportunity to compete at the Rutherford Rescue Company 5 extrication competition and family fun day, in addition to having the fastest time and the rescue crew placed fourth overall. The team consisted of Assistant Chief T. Smith, Captain C. Stricker, Lieutenant T. Rubino, K. Cauwenberghs, S. Drejman, and R. Policht. Congratulations to the third place team, Iselin Fire Co. 1 District 9, the second place team, Ramsey Rescue Squad, and the first place team, Paramus Rescue Squad. A special thanks to Mahwah Res1cue for covering the borough while the members of AFVD competed.

JOHN M. MALECKY

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT If you have photos you would like to see in our Vendor Spotlight feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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EchoStream Motor Group has acquired the assets and name of Odyssey Automotive Specialty, Inc. and is continuing Odyssey's operations as a going concern.

Odyssey is a custom designer and manufacturer of specialty law enforcement vehicles, fire and EMS command and support vehicles, and specialized commercial vehicles including surveillance, service and patrol. Odyssey also designs and manufactures custom cabinet systems and components for use in a wide variety of command, emergency and commercial vehicles.

EchoStream Motor Group acquired substantially all of the assets of Odyssey Automotive Specialty, Inc. pursuant to an order entered by the Superior Court of New Jersey in Odyssey’s pending Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors proceeding and will continue manufacturing vehicles, cabinet systems and components under the Odyssey brand name, using Odyssey's highly experienced workforce in Odyssey's existing facility in Wharton, NJ. Daniel Huang, Chief Executive Officer of EchoStream Motor Group, announced, "Odyssey has an outstanding reputation for quality and innovation. The company works consistently at the leading edge of design for its vehicles and cabinet systems and we are excited to grow the business in the United States and internationally. Importantly, EchoStream Motor Group is very pleased to be preserving jobs for Odyssey's dedicated employees, and investing in the operations of a 34-year-old American manufacturing business in New Jersey."

Huang also advised 1st Responder Newspaper that “EchoStream Motor Group will honor 100% of Odyssey's warranties.”

Laurence Kahan, the founder of Odyssey, will join EchoStream Motor Group as Chief Business Development Officer. "EchoStream Motor Group has the managerial oversight and resources to build Odyssey into a global provider of emergency vehicles and components," Laurence Kahan said.

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Atlantic City handles two alarm blaze A two alarm fire blaze destroyed a row home and displaced several residents. The blaze which was reported at around 7 p.m. in a two story row home sent large plumes of thick black smoke into the air.

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Atlantic City EMS was requested to the scene to assist with the initial rehab of firefighters on the scene and to treat those potentially injured due to the fire, EMS command made a request for mutual aid from Absecon EMS for their ESU/Rehab unit to assist at the scene.

The fire was brought under control in about 45 minutes and no injuries were reported, the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

Atlantic City Police, Atlantic City OEM, American Red Cross, and Atlantic City Electric also assisted on the scene.

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Early morning residential fire in Randolph Just after midnight, Netcong's RIC team was requested to respond into Randolph for a reported garage fire attached to the dwelling. En route, units were informed it was going to be an exterior attack. The first RIC team on scene, Netcong staged on the Alpha side of the structure. Their crew was released just before 2 a.m.

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The rig was one of many on display at an antique muster in Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, April 27th, to start a new season of musters, parades and wet downs.

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Vehicle News

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Middlesex County Hazmat took delivery of a 2013 Ford F-550 4x4, 12'-6" Rescue 1® light duty rescue from Jamey Pallitto, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles, Manasquan, NJ.

The Cassville Fire Company in Jackson employ's this Ford 250 4WD unit as a first responder vehicle with medical gear, extrication tools and some firefighting equipment.

The Jamesburg Fire Company recently put into service Engine J-3. J-3,is a 2012 International 4300/Pierce 1500/750. Old Engine J-3 was recently purchased by Geary Fire Department in Oklahoma.

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The Monmouth County Sheriff's Department recently Matawan Hook & Ladder Co. 1 has placed into service a purchased a demo truck from Rescue 1. Special Opera- Sutphen 1500-gpm/500-gwt/75-foot quint. tions Unit 1 is a 2010 Spartan/Rescue 1 purchased a few days after Hurricane Sandy. It was sent back after the hurricane to the dealer to be outfitted and painted.

North Arlington Emergency Squad took delivery of a 2012 Chevy G4500, Type III, PL Custom Medallion 170 from Kevin Todd, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles, Manasquan, NJ.

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The Morristown Municipal Airport recently took delivery In Howell Twp., Southard has placed into service a Ford of a 2013 Ford F550/KME with 250 GPM pump, 300 gal- F-350 4WD 60-gpm/300-gwt brush unit. lon water tank, sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles.

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Hopewell Fire Department recently took delivery of a The Whitesville Fire Company in Jackson has placed 2013 Kenworth T800/Sutphen wetside tanker with 1500 into service a Rosenbauer 2000-gpm/750-gwt/109 Ft. quint.

GPM pump and 4000 gallon water tank.

If your truck is new from a manufacturer or new to you, we want to feature it in our vehicle news section!

Email a clear, outdoor, well-lit photo to us at News@1stResponderNews.com Please include a brief description of the vehicle as well as the name of the department.

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Wow! Summer must really be around the corner. As I mentioned last month the requests for fat-burning, middle whittling, butt shaping routines pour in around this time. My last column contained a fat-burning total body toning workout. Guess it spurred some of you on. What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting now is requests for a quick effective abdominal routine that can be done every day. Boy, you are rolling now. Here goesâ&#x20AC;Ś The first routine requires a swiss ball and a medicine ball.

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Perform 15-20 of each exercise. Three sets of each exercise with a set of standing alternating knee lifts, front kicks and side kicks (all kickboxing style) in between each set as listed.

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Alternating knee lifts Seated twists, sit, straddling a bench. Hold a medicine ball (be sure to select an appropriate weight). Turn and place ball on bench behind you. Twist to opposite side and pick up ball. Turn and place ball on bench behind you. Complete your 15-20 reps and then repeat in opposite direction.

Alternating front kicks Medicine ball crunch, lie on back knees bent, feet flat on the floor, shoulder distance apart.

Hold a Medicine Ball beyond your head. Perform a crunch, bringing medicine ball up and then toward knees.

Alternating side kicks Cool-down with some low back stretches Routine 2 Seated knee raise, sitting at the end of a bench or on the floor, lean back 45 degrees. Hold that position. Bend legs as you pull knees to chest. Extend to starting position.

Alternating knee lifts Elbow to knee touch, lying on back knees bent, feet flat, clasp hands behind head, (being careful to avoid pressing head forward).

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elbow to left knee then left elbow to right knee.

Alternating front kicks Crunches, lying on back, hands clasped behind head or crossed over chest. Legs extended upward, knees very slightly bent.

Crunch/sit-up.

Alternating side kicks Cool-down with some low back stretches These exercises will tone and shape those abdominal muscles, but remember if they are disguised by a layer or two of fat, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do some burning in your workouts and/or trim some of the fat from your diet. Last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s routine is a great way to accomplish that.

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On May 1 at around 6:15 p.m., Allamuchy ďŹ reďŹ ghters were alerted for a reported structure ďŹ re.

The siding of the garage was on ďŹ re due to a mulch ďŹ re. The ďŹ re quickly spread up the siding of the structure, but thanks to an alert JUMP TO FILE # neighbor, the bulk of 050613116 the ďŹ re was knocked down with a hose.

FireďŹ ghters conducted overhaul on the structure hitting any remaining hotspots, and further extinguished the mulch ďŹ re.

Units were clear of the scene approximately 60 minutes after dispatch.

Allamuchy-Green 1st Aid Squad and Hackettstown Fire Department and the Allamuchy Ladies Auxiliary provided water and food.

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Trucks From Bergen an Hudson Counties Within the past year or so, several apparatus and ambulances have been delivered to Bergen and Hudson Counties. This month we will show some of them.

Bergen County is in the northeast corner of our state so I will start there.

Actually I will start in Haworth, which is in the northeast part of the county. It is the hometown of the actress, Brooke Shields. Haworth’s Squad 162 is a 2011 Pierce Arrow XT with a 1500 gpm pump, a 710 gallon water and 40 gallon foam tanks. It has a 20 kw generator and was sold

by Fire & Safety Services.

Next in line is Truck 1 from Rochelle Park. They purchased a 2013 American LaFrance rear mount quint but retained their 1987, 85 foot LTI platform which was retrofitted.

The platform was formerly mounted on a Duplex chassis with LTI body.

The new vehicle has a 1500 gpm pump, a 400 gallon water tank and 10 kw generator.

Next we will go to the southern part of the county to Edgewater which has as Rescue 35, a 2012 KME Predator sporting a 35 kw generator, a Will Burt Night Scan and a 4.5 ton portable winch.

Continuing south to Hudson County, the smallest but most densely populated county in our state. The Bayonne Fire Department in the southern tip of the county has a 2012 Spartan ERV 75 foot mid mount platform with a 10 kw generator. It is on a Gladiator chassis with a raised roof cab. It is assigned to Tower 1 and was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC..

Staying in town, the McCabe Ambulance Service has custody of Medical Ambulance Bus 9 of the Hudson County EMS Task Force which is part of the UASI Program. It is one of 12 units located in our state. It is a 2013 on a Thomas/Freightliner EFX chassis converted by Sartin Services, located in North Carolina. It is 42 feet in length and capable of handling 18 stretcher patients, 20 ambulatory patients or firefighters for rehab and 10 wheelchairs.. Those on stretchers are mounted on a stacked, sliding stretcher system that allows each to be slid into the aisle for easy loading and unloading. Its oxygen system has 22 individual outlets (one for each patient space) and is compatible with liquid oxygen systems as well as hospital supply lines. A lightweight patient loading ramp is stored behind the rear bumper. Other specs include a Cummins ISB, 6.7L, 260 hp diesel engine, a Martin 20 kw generator, bariatric loading winch recessed into the floor, a crew chief seat that converts into a child carrier and has a built-in infant basket/car seat, seamless walls made with dry-erase board material allowing caregivers to write vitals on any interior surface, a stainless steel paramedic work station and a right side awning.

Moving up to its neighbor to the north, Jersey City, they have a Hazmat Mass Decon unit similar to the Clifton and Linden units. It is a 2012 International 7400 with a Custom Works body and has a 23 kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553.

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Bayonne tower 1, 2012 Spartan eRV gladiator, 75 foot with 10 kw generator. it was sold by campbell Supply co. LLc

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Haworth Squad 162, 2011 pierce arrow Xt, 1500/710/40 with 20 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Hudson county eMS task Force, MaB-9, 2013 thomas/Freightliner eFX/Sartin Services. it is operated by Mccabe ambulance Service in Bayonne.

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Finally, north of Jersey City, the North Bergen EMS has in service assigned to EMS-8, a 2012 Medix, RP150, Type III ambulance on a GMC G3500 chassis. It was sold by Ambunet.

In dealer news, Campbell Supply Co. LLC delivered three Wheeled Coach ambulances. Two Type III’s went to Union Beach FAS (Monmouth County) replacing two units destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The other, a Type I on a Dodge 5500 chassis with 170 inch module, went to the Union Township FD (Union County.)

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles received an order from the Grenloch FD in Washington Township (Gloucester County) for a rear mount Smeal platform quint. They made the following ambulance deliveries: three P.L. Custom Medallion 170 Type III’s, one to the Monmouth Beach FAS on a 2010 Ford E-450 chassis (Monmouth County), one to the Fairton Fire Co. on a Ford E-450 chassis (Cumberland County) and one to the North Arlington Emergency Squad on a Chevrolet G4500 chassis (Bergen

County.) The Middlesex County Hazmat received a light duty rescue on a Ford F-550 4 x 4 chassis with body by Rescue 1.

Fire & Safety Services delivered to the Millstone Valley FC in Franklin Township (Somerset County), a Pierce Arrow XT heavy duty rescue with partial walk-through body. They received the following Pierce orders: For Toms River Township District 1 (Ocean County) an Arrow XT pumper and an Arrow XT 100 foot aluminum aerial. In Burlington County, for Hainesport a refurb of a 1995 Saulsbury 2000/2500 pumper/tanker body with an Arrow XT cab and frame and in Cinnaminson District 1, an Impel pumper and an Impel heavy duty rescue. For Elizabeth (Union County) an Arrow XT pumper and an Arrow XT 100 foot aerial. In Bergen County, for Ramsey, two Arrow XT pumpers under the state contract.

First Priority Emergency Vehicles EMS Division made the following ambulance deliveries: three McCoy Miller Guardian Type II’s, two on Ford E-350 chassis, one to Rocket Medical in Wayne Township

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north Bergen eMS-8, 2012 gMc 3500/Medix Rp-150 ambulance. it was sold by ambunet.

(Passaic County) and one to Sunrise Ambulance in Toms River Township (Ocean County.) The third is on a Chevrolet Express 3500 chassis and went to Mobile Life Support in South Amboy (Middlesex County.)

Other deliveries include two Road Rescue Renaissance Remounts on Ford E-350 chassis, one to the Union County EMS in Westfield and one to the Union City EMS in Hudson County. Another remount of a Marque 148 Type III module on a Chevro-

let G3500 chassis went to University Hospital EMS. Ambulance orders include four McCoy Miller Guardian Type II’s on Ford E-350 chassis. One each is for A & E Ambulance in Clifton (Passaic County) and Fuchs EMS in Fair Lawn (Bergen County.)

The other two are for People Transport in Old Bridge Township (Middlesex County.)

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“The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climbs are a tremendous way to honor those heroes by completing the symbolic climb that they could not finish,” said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “These climbs are also a way to let the families know the legacies of their loved ones are remem- JUMP TO FILE # bered by so many in 040813136 the fire service.”

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Word spread throughout the Denver area fire departments and by 2007, more than 100 firefighters wanted to participate. Interest continued to increase each year and was capped at 343 in 2008.

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About the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. The NFFF also works closely with the U.S. Fire Administration to help prevent and reduce line of duty deaths and injuries. For more information on the Foundation and its programs contact us at 301-447-1365 or visit www.firehero.org.

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North Hudson Captain Jose Rodriguez, of Engine Co. 3, assist in the decommission of his pumper, due to serious mechanical problems, on May 22nd at the shops. Captain Rodriguez will also be leaving the department on June 19th after 25-years of service. He started his career with the former Weehawken Fire Department, as did Engine 3's apparatus.

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- continued from page 54 Their Apparatus Division received an order from the Middlebush FC in Franklin Township (Somerset County) for a custom KME tender. Specs include an MFD Severe Service TA chassis with 16 inch raised roof, Roll-Tech Advanced Occupant Restraint System, Cummins ISX 15, 500 hp diesel engine, Allison 4500 EVS transmission, Hale DSD, 1250 gpm single-stage pump,

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Keeping busy in North Hudson North Hudson firefighters extinguished an outside rubbish as other members check for extension inside the 77th Street dwelling in North Bergen on May 21st.

4500 gallon fiberglass water tank. 10 inch Newton stainless steel dump valve with swivel chute and extension, 3/16 inch KME aluminum “Eliminator” tender body, Whelen 12 volt scene lighting and an FRC Spectrra, 12 volt brow light.

They were prepping for delivery to Morristown Municipal Airport (Morris County), a KME Class 2 ARFF vehicle.

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Warn winch, FRC Evolution, 12 volt LED scene lighting, Darley 2.5 AGE, single-stage pump, 70 cfm CAFS System, Akron FireFox front bumper turret, 500 pound dry chemical system, dual agent hose reel, KME 3/16 inch aluminum RIV body, ROM roll-up doors, 300 gallon poly water tank with 50 gallon integrated foam cell and a weatherization system.

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