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Lodi Ambulance Corps members on a fundraising drive detail called in a house fire at 19 Liberty Street on the morning of April 4, 2015. Just after 11 a.m., Lodi EMS units radioed the alarm, reporting they had smoke coming from a home. - See full story on page 16

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Clifton fourth alarm tears through two homes An early morning fire destroyed one building and heavily damaged another on the morning of April 16th, but reportedly caused no serious injuries. The Clifton Fire Department was dispatched to 113 E. 6th St. after numerous 911 calls were received for a working fire at about 4:30 a.m. First arriving units were faced with a multi family frame dwelling with heavy fire in the rear and thick smoke throughout. A second alarm was transmitted. All occupants were verified that they were out of the building. An interior attack was attempted, but the flames had possession on all floors in the rear and were spread-

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ing forward. Operations went defensive on the original fire building. The exposure D building was separated from the fire building by less than two feet and was a major concern. An exposure line was put into operation and members worked the interior to keep the fire out, but the heavy fire from the original building soon extended into the second floor and attic. A third alarm was called for as both Clifton and Passaic tower ladders opened up as well as a deck gun and several handlines.

The heavy fire in the original building was slowly knocked down, but broke through the roof of the exposure building until crews were able to knock that down also. As the sun rose over the fire scene, companies were making progress and the fire was placed under control at about 6:30. The original fire building was gutted and the exposure building suffered extensive damage, Four firefighters were reported to have received minor injuries, two of them were transported to the hospital. The cause is under investigation. - BILL TOMPKINS

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Cranford firefighters refresh forcible entry skills FF1 Professional Safety Services spent four nights with members of the Cranford Fire Department on forcible entry techniques. Each tour got an opportunity to take down common wooden doors and make cuts through steel doors too in the most realistic forcible entry prop in New Jersey! The Cranford Fire Department has scheduled several classes in 2015 with FF1 and we look forward to spending a great year together! Celebration 10 years in 2015, FF1 is your go to place for everything fire! For more info go to www.FF1.com/training or call 973-940-3061

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Quick knock down by Teaneck firefighters Teaneck firefighters were requested to respond to 1232 Lorraine Avenue for a reported outside fire with extension to a occupied dwelling. First arriving crews found smoke showing from the rear of a large two and a half story frame. Engine 1 pulled two lines off as a five inch supply line was stretched and charged. After minutes of arrival, heavy smoke and fire began to vent the rear of the building and up the back of the house. Mutual aid was requested from Englewood and Hackensack to the scene. Firefighters were able to knock down the heavy fire within 15 minutes. One firefighter injury was reported. The fire remains under investigation.

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Elderly couple escapes house fire On April 1, 2015, the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department under the command of Chief Tom Jennings responded to a working house fire on Hazelhurst Place. The occupants, an elderly couple in their 90’s had been evacuated from the house. Mutual aid was received from Fair Lawn, RIdgewood, Midland Park, and Hackensack with their mask service unit to provide air tank refills. The Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps set up a triage rehab area and provided drinks to firefighters. There were no reported injuries, but the home suffered extensive damage.

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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 Pennsylvania: Edward Roddy, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 5, 2014 Death Date: February 22, 2015 Fire Department: Somerset Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Roddy suffered from a heart attack on November 5, 2014 while at the scene of a fire and did not recover. He passed away on February 22, 2015 Pennsylvania: Jeffery Scott Buck, 18 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 3, 2015 Death Date: March 9, 2015 Fire Department: Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 - Clearfield County Station #5 Initial Summary: Firefighter Buck was critically injured on March 3, 2015, while fighting a residential structure fire when the front porch of the home collapsed on him. Buck was rescued and transported to UPMC Altoona where he succumbed to a head injury March 9, 2015. California: Jerold “Jerry” Bonner, 72 Rank: Pilot Incident Date: March 6, 2015 Death Date: March 6, 2015 Fire Department: CAL FIRE Initial Summary: While on duty at Alma Helitack Base in Santa Clara County, California, Pilot Bonner was found deceased inside of his barracks from a cardiac related nature of fatal injury. Kentucky: Billy R. Jarvis, 54 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: March 4, 2015 Death Date: March 10, 2015 Fire Department: Allen Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 4, 2015, while responding in a fire department vehicle to a downed power line call, Fire

Chief Jarvis became ill with trouble breathing. His son, Fire Captain Jarvis, who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time, took over as driver and rushed Chief Jarvis to Highlands Regional Medical Center. Upon arrival at the hospital, Chief Jarvis went into cardiac arrest. Jarvis was revived by attending personnel and transferred to the Pikeville Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury on March 10, 2015. Mississippi: John L. Shoup, 38 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 7, 2015 Death Date: March 15, 2015 Fire Department: Ashland Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While working at the scene of a structure fire on March 7, 2015, Firefighter Shoup complained to other firefighters that he wasn’t feeling well and departed for home. Several hours after returning home, Shoup was taken by his wife to the hospital where he was treated for a heart attack and his condition stabilized. Subsequently, Firefighter Shoup was transferred to a hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, where he succumbed to his injury on March 15, 2015. Ohio: Daryl Gordon, 54 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 26, 2015 Death Date: March 26, 2015 Fire Department: Cincinnati Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Apparatus Operator Gordon, assigned to Cincinnati Fire Department’s Heavy Rescue 14, died from injuries he sustained in a fall down an elevator shaft while working with fire crews to rescue the residents and extinguish a fire in a Madisonville neighborhood apartment building. Some of the residents were reported to have suffered smoke inhalation and one other firefighter was injured with second-degree burns in the fire. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.

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“Alligator Squad” chief visits New Jersey first responders UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

What if a routine call for your fire department was an alligator in the back yard? Such is the case in Cancun, Mexico. And what if you didn't have the proper equipment to handle such a situation? “We take a coat and throw it over its head so it can't see, then three or four men jump on top of it,” said Thomas Hurtado, Director General of the Cancun (Mexico) Bomberos, equivalent to chief of department in the U.S. In March, Hurtado was in New Jersey to attend a convention in Secaucus for his privately owned business, Cancun SCUBA, a dive center, water sports and deep sea fishing center. He also spent time with his friends from New Jersey and Maryland who are in the public safety field, and toured some firehouses in northern and central New Jersey. He was hosted by state first responder instructors who have been to Cancun on several occasions in the past to help train his members and enjoy some vacation time there. Cancun is a Mexican tourist resort city with a population of one million people and is visited by 11 million tourists a year. Building construction ranges from modern, masonry hotels to thatch houses. The fire department uses outdated equipment and old apparatus. Hurtado accepts and solicits donations for firefighting and life saving equipment. He proudly showed a photo of a 135-foot rear mount aerial ladder that is being donated from an Illinois fire department, where he has already made an appearance at a council meeting to thank local officials. Next was setting up transportation to get it to Mexico. EMS is provided by the Red Cross, but a lot of local firefighters are trained paramedics and the chief would like to acquire an ambulance as a back up for EMS units. Cancun firefighters answer calls for propane fires several times a week, the chief said. Many homes use propane for heat and cooking. When Hurtado came to New Jersey, he was hosted by a number of first responders, who gave him a tour of public safety facilities and acquired some donated gear for his department. Those who accompanied the Mexican fire chief around included Bruce Padulsky, Fanwood firefighter; Melissa Padulsky, EMT instructor; Colleen Dolan, EMT, public safety diver and instructor; Stephanie Algiers, hospital ER technician and CPR instructor, Bob Phillips, ex-chief from Cambridge, Md.; Ken Smith, firefighter/EMT/dive master of Cambridge, Md.; and Bill Hillermeier, firefighter/EMT, public safety diver and instructor. “This group of firefighters work

hard, said Padulsky. “They are so willing to learn anything we can teach them. They don't have formal training or standards like we do here in the U.S. While they don't have a lot of money or equipment, they treat us like family.” For any public safety related donations, Director General Hurtado can be reached at info@scubacancun.com.mx . DOWNS: Members of West End Hose Co. 3 in Somerville are mourning the loss of a member, who died after returning from an emergency call. Barry Van Horn, 63, responded to a fire alarm at 7:25 a.m. on March 25th. He went to his office to file a report after the call, but returned home when he felt ill, officials said. Around 12 p.m. he suffered a heart attack. He was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, where he passed away on March 27th. In the mean time, local authorities were still looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck Ex-Chief George Kavanaugh while standing in front of the Lincoln Hose firehouse, March 6th. The ex-chief died, as a result of his injuries. UPS: In March, Hopelawn Engine Co. 1 celebrated 100-years of service. Also recognized was the Boy Scouts of America Post 8, and life members were also honored for their many years of service. DOWNS: A Garfield woman was killed, March 29th, as a fire raced through her River Drive home. Police Officer Michael Hawroniak noticed the fire and called it in. He attempted to enter the house after learning someone was inside, but was held back by smoke and flames. A pet cat and dog also died. The fire was mostly contained to the kitchen where the body was found, officials said. UPS: The Willingboro Township Council is moving forward with plans to issue up to $10.5 million in bonds to build a new firehouse. DOWNS: More then a dozen people were sent to hospitals after the roof of the Korean Union United Methodist Church on West Grand Ave., Rahway, came crashing down during Easter services. Initially, more than a dozen people were trapped, Union County Spokesman Sebastian Delia said. The Elizabeth Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team was called in to assist and assess the structure. UPS: On April 11th, members of the Red Cross, Jersey City Fire Department and the city's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) installed 180 smoke detectors in over 50 homes. Firefighters and CERT members did most of the installations of the alarms, which were donated by the Red Cross. DOWNS: A Trenton man was hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation after a fire ripped through a Centre St. dwelling on April 2nd. A neighbor helped two residents on the first-floor escape unharmed before firefighters arrived, Chief Gus Tatackac said. The man rescued on the second-floor was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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cancun director general of Bomberos (4th from left) enjoyed a dinner meeting with first responders in Secaucus. L-R: Bruce padulsky, colleen dolan, Bill Hillermeier, Hurtado, Melissa padulsky, Stephanie algiers, Bob phillips, Ken Smith and teresa thompson.

UPS: In April, several Deptford Township first responders were honored by the township for their work during a three alarm arson fire at Chestnut Lane Apartments, in February. Police officers, firefighters, EMT's and paramedics each were presented with proclamations by Mayor Paul Medany and the members of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Residents of two apartments were rescued, officials said. DOWNS: Jersey City Ladder 11 was involved in a MVA at Communipaw and West Side Ave.'s, March 26th while answering Box 578. The side of the truck was struck. Two firefighters were treated at JCMC and released. The driver of the car and his passenger were taken to Bayonne Medical Center for treatment. UPS: A 23-year-old Las Vegas man was rescued from the Hudson River, April 11th, after he allegedly jumped off Pier C, Hoboken, while intoxicated, police said. The man was found clinging onto the support beams of the pier when first responders arrived from the Hoboken Police Department, Hoboken Fire Department, NYPD's Harbor Patrol and medical personnel, Sgt. Scott Hochstadter said. Emergency personnel deployed water safety bag devices, a life jacket and a water rescue life ring during the operation. After the rescue, the victim told police he was hot and thought he could climb back up. He was issued a citation for swimming in a river abutting the boundaries of a park, the sergeant said. DOWNS: No one was home when a fire erupted in a Burke Ave. dwelling in Deptford Township, April 2nd, but two pet dogs and a cat were killed. The fire was located across the street from the township municipal building. Firefighters were training at the time, and some

off-duty police officers were in a meeting at the police station. Numerous firefighters and police officers worked with a pet resuscitation kit to try to save the animals, officials said. Off-duty former K-9 handler, Police Officer Mike DeVito, performed CPR on the pets for nearly 15-minutes, to try and revive them. He was at the municipal building when the call came in. Five people were displaced and a pet snake and guinea pug were rescued. UPS: The Brick Township council has adopted a measure that will allow for the township's volunteer firefighters and EMT's, as well as their spouses and children, to qualify for tuition credits at a number of institutions. The resolution takes advantage of a 1998 state law. The credit does not involve money changing hands, officials said. Those who qualify simply have the fees deducted from their tuition bills. DOWNS: Firefighters from several municipalities battled a four alarm fire that destroyed a Bordentown Ave. supermarket in South Amboy on April 13th. This was the second fire at the C-Town supermarket since a blaze forced it to close on January 4th. The owners were in the midst of rebuilding and had planned to open soon, officials said. UPS: During an April 17th ceremony, Edgewater Mayor Michael Mc Partland presented certificates of service to representatives of every fire department that responded to the Avalon apartment complex fire that left 500 homeless on January 21st. In addition, police, EMT's and emergency management personnel were cited. Volunteers, who led the way in providing essentials supplies and resources to these displaced by the fire, also were honored. DOWNS: An elderly man and woman died in an intense overnight

fire involving a small home on Harding Road in Laurence Harbor on April 16th. UPS: The N.J. Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has formed a task force to design practices and building code standards in response to the fire that destroyed the Avalon apartment complex in Edgewater. DOWNS: Authorities are investigating a dwelling fire on East Cedar St., Livingston, that claimed the life of a local doctor on April 15th. UPS: On April 19th a luncheon hosted by Secaucus Mayor, and exfire chief, Michael Gonnelli honored local firefighters, police officers and EMT's involved in a Route 3 accident in February. A tractor-trailer carrying large steel beams struck the top of an overpass and beams toppled off the side of the flatbed and landed on a passing van, trapping two occupants. Both were extricated after a long operation. The driver survived, but the passenger later died in the hospital. DOWNS: An MRI machine exploded during maintenance at the Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus on March 6th, critically injuring one repairman, officials said. Two other contract workers had minor to moderate injuries, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. First responders arrived to find the ceiling of the east wing had collapsed, but the building remained structurally sound, officials said. About 60 animals and 100 employees were in the building and all were accounted for. They were moved to several contingent sites in the county, Chief Ehrenberg said. - continued on page 12

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Honda rolls over in Parsippany Parsippany, NJ. The left lane on Route 80 West was closed for about one hour on Saturday, April 11th when a Honda CRV driver lost control of his vehicle, hit the center medium and rolled over. Parsippany Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene to find both occupants out of the car. They suffered minor injuries, but refused transport to a medical facility.

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Sussex Fire responds to fatal early morning blaze Sussex Borough, NJ. A fast moving two alarm fire destroyed a family at 8 Munson Street early Saturday morning. Sussex Fire units were called to the scene shortly after 4:15 a.m. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a private dwelling. One victim was pulled from the building and transported to Newton Memorial Hospital with CPR in progress, but despite all efforts, the victim died at the hospital. Units from the Sussex Fire/EMS, Wantage First Aid Squad and surrounding communities were called to the scene.

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UPS: Paterson opened the new Mc Bride Avenue firehouse on April 20th. The $8.4 million project replaces the 100-year-old firehouse on Grand St., and the new structure will serve as department headquarters. DOWNS: A Rumson mansion scheduled to be featured in a public tour for a fund raising event was seriously damaged by fire on April 20th. The 45-room Blithewald, on Buena Vista Avenue, was set to be featured in the Stately Homes-bythe Sea Designer Home Show House to to benefit the Visiting Nurses Association Health Group. UPS: Off-duty Englewood Fire Lt. Dave Haenelt rushed seven people and their dog out of their burning West Street home on the morning of April 21st. Lt. Haenelt was on his way to the airport to attend the FDIC conference when he saw flames, Deputy Chief Erik Enersen said. After the fire companies arrived, Haenelt left to make his flight.

DOWNS: Several people were displaced after a four alarm fire spread through a Bellevue Avenue apartment building in Trenton, April 1st. UPS: Retired West New York Fire Chief Robert Aiello turned author at 82. He spent 43-years in the fire service, but one of his loves is baseball. His book,â&#x20AC;?Tommy's Choiceâ&#x20AC;? is fiction with some authenticity, as he says, because of his honor to play baseball for a Cleveland Indians farm team. He later became a firefighter and rose through the ranks to become Chief of Department from 1980-1995. He also served as Chairman of the Management Committee of the newly formed North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue from 1998-2007. Critics have described his book as a cross between Pride of the Yankees and The Sopranos. If follows the life and choices of a young athlete addicted to gambling. It is available through barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com.

Westampton township emergency Services was dispatched for the second fire of the day on april 4th. Squad 2723 and chief 2700 responded to a brush fire in the area of Sunny Side farms at 3:04 p.m. due to the high winds, the fire spread quickly. Willingboro Brush truck 1617 and mount Laurel Brush truck 3616 responded as mutual aid. the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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NJFFS Division B drill on march 28th 2015, the new Jersey forest fire Service division B held a drill with all the fire departments that operated cooperative wildland engines. two drills were held that day, one in the am at the division B forest fire headquarters in new Lisbon for companies from ocean and Burlington counties, and one in the pm at allaire State park, for the companies from middlesex and monmouth counties. engines were grouped into strike teams, after staging, check-in, operational briefing, the strike teams were deployed. all strike teams went over wildland engine safety, and operations.

Canoe left alone in Tuckerton Lake brings rescue teams a passerby noticed a canoe in the middle of tuckerton Lake with no one in it. they noticed something swimming in the water then disappearing. tuckerton police were first on scene and could see the canoe, but no one near it. police requested the fire department to assist in the search. Station 50, Station 71 and Station 72 water rescue teams were called in. 50-00 set up a command post in the park, where the boat and divers launched. after searching the area for a few minutes, crews made their way to the canoe and found it to be an old canoe that drifted away. once on shore, all fire units were cleared of the scene and command was terminated.

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Lodi house fire called in by EMS units Lodi Ambulance Corps members on a fundraising drive detail called in a house fire at 19 Liberty Street on the morning of April 4th. Just after 11 a.m. Lodi EMS units radioed the alarm, reporting they had smoke coming from a home. Lodi firefighters were dispatched to the reported structure fire. Arriving chiefs found heavy

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fire on the exterior of the home. Lines were quickly put into operation to knock down the heavy fire. Minor fire damage was reported to the interior of the house, as most of the heavy fire damage was on the exterior of the

home. Hackensack and Wallington Fire Departments assisted at the scene, while Garfield, Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park and Maywood stood by. The fire was under control in less then 30 minutes. - DAMIEN DANIS

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Deadly afternoon house fire in Garfield kills resident

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A Garfield resident was killed in a fast-moving fire on the afternoon of March 29th. Police Officer Michael Hawroniak was on patrol when a 19-yearold women came running from her River Drive home just after 6 p.m., saying that her house was on fire with her mother still inside. At 6:03 p.m., Garfield fire companies were dispatched to 437 River Drive on a confirmed working house fire. Engine Companies 2 and 5 were already on a fire call for a brush fire on the other side of the city when the alarm came in. Officer Hawroniak tried to get inside, but was beaten back by the flames. When Assistant chief Mike Semancik arrived, he reported heavy fire on the first floor with flames venting out several windows. First due Engine 5 pulled lines inside and did a quick search of the home. Chief of Department Mike Calon arrived on location and had a quick meeting with Assistant Chief Semancik on what he had and took command of the incident. As more companies arrived, additional water supplies were established, feeding first due units. Companies had the fire knocked down in about 45 minutes. As the fire was being knocked

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down on the first floor, a victim was discovered in the first floor kitchen. Fire began to work its way to the second floor up the outside walls of the home. The siding of the house was pulled, exposing hidden pockets of fire, which was knocked down. The fire was mainly contained to the first floor and outside walls of the dwelling. Companies had minor damage to the second floor. Two pets died, but firefighters revived a cat. Mutual aid arrived from Wallington, who provided a FAST team on scene. Companies from Lodi, Rochelle Park, Elmwood Park and Saddle Brook covered firehouses. The Lodi EMS fire rehab unit was also special called to the scene. During the later stages of the fire, mutual aid units responded to a gas leak call on Plauderville Ave. Investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Bureau of Criminal Identification are investigating the fire. - DAMIEN DANIS

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CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT EMS

WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

Car fire at gas station Westampton Township Emergency Services Ladder 2725 and Chief 2700 responded to a car fire at the Gulf station on Rt. 541 at 9:50 a.m. on April 16. WTES personnel made a quick stop to prevent the fire from spreading to the gas pump and the structure.

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Fighting to extinguish cancer Firefighter Jenkins of the Mount Laurel Fire Department presented Alicia Barbieri from the Susan G Komen of Central and South Jersey with a check for $981 yesterday, April 8th, which we were able to raise through t-shirt sales and donations.

Linden, NJ. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish an exterior fire that extended to the interior of a home on April 7, 2015 before the flames completely destroyed the house. JUMP TO FILE# Linden fire- 041315126 fighters responded just before 6:00 p.m. to 210 Grant St. for the reported house fire after the homeowner discovered flames climbing up the rear of their home. When apparatus arrived, heavy smoke was showing from the two-story dwelling with flames visible on the B/C-corner of the home. A hand lines was advanced to the exterior to darken the heavy fire, while an additional hand line was stretched to the interior of the home where fire extension was suspected. The interior crew encountered visible fire on the second floor in the walls and void space above the ceiling, but was able to contain it to the immediate area before further extension occurred. Suppression crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes, but had to conduct extensive overhaul to ensure all hot spots were extinguished. The fire was declared under control around 6:30 p.m. The home suffered significant fire damage on the exterior with additional damage on the second

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floor, while the rest of the home sustained substantial smoke and water damage. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported at the scene. The homeowner is being assisted with temporary shelter until the home can be repaired. Linden was able to handle the

fire with their own personnel, but mutual aid was requested into the city for station coverage. Linden fire officials are investigating the cause and origin of the fire, but does not appear to be suspicious in nature. - KEITH ADDIE

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Farm house in Fredon saved On Tuesday afternoon, April 21st, a call for a house fire came in to dispatch at 90 Phil Hardin Rd. On arrival, it was reported to be a working fire in an old farm house located on top of a hill. The house was not located near any hydrants. A tender task force was called to assist. The first engine crew with two pack firefighters made their way to the second floor and knocked the fire until mutual aid arrived. The fire was held to the second floor. TERRY RITZ

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Rehabilitation: Bridging the gap between illness and wellness FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

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Port Authority drill at the Holland Tunnel On the morning of March 29th, 2015, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held a large scale drill at the entrance to the Holland Tunnel. Port Authority emergency crews, the Jersey City Fire Department and Police Department participated. The Port Authority used old cars set up to extinguish and extricate. One car fire was set along with

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other cars positioned with entrapment as a result of a car bomb between the toll plaza and the tube entrance. Multiple agencies were requested and once on scene were assigned to individual scenarios. The drill lasted for two hours, which began at 3 a.m. Volunteers

acted as injured civilians as well as dummies. Jersey City Bomb Squad also responded and drilled on a secondary device not yet detonated just before the toll plaza. After the drill, emergency crews met to evaluate how the drill was executed. The tunnel was re opened shortly before 7 a.m. - CHRIS TOMPKINS

Paid or volunteer, firefighting is a very dangerous business. For some it’s a job, for others a passion and for many, it’s both. Regardless of those variations, risk levels remain high. Despite the highest level of training, physical conditioning and protective gear, it is inevitable that fire service injuries and illnesses will continue to exist. Countless unforeseeable unavoidable incidents and accidents await firefighters/1st responders at every call to duty. Firefighting is truly a hazardous occupation. One thing I have learned over the years is that the majority of fire service personnel do not let the risks deter them, nor do they allow the injuries/illnesses to sideline them from duty any longer than necessary. Whatever initially drove them to enter the fire service is not easily squashed or even curtailed. In fact, many of them come back with even more passion and drive than before. There’s something special about the tried and true that put that gear on, and there always will be. That being said, the one thing that has been difficult for fire service personnel to do is bridge the gap between illness and wellness. Once sidelined, members are often expected to take “time off”. “Time off from Work. Time Off” from exercise. “Time off” from everything. Initially, this makes perfect sense. Healing takes time. Healing takes patience and healing takes rest. The problem facing most is that they are expected to heal completely and then simply return to work. In many instances, there isn’t anything in between to ease them back into that return. In order to do so, it is important to address the needs and abilities of the injured/ill. You must also address any liability issues. For some, this may just be a re-classification for the individual so that they are able to be present within the firehouse for any suitable activities without violating any liability/insurance issues. This certainly is not an area where you want to skirt the rules. The stakes are of course too high. Check your SOP’s and if they need to be adjusted, go through proper channels to make the adjustments. I have seen many fire compa-

nies institute a “lite duty” category where tasks are limited and then increased until a return to “full duty” is possible. Still others place firefighters on medical leave or “out of service” banning them from participating in any activities or duties (even classroom) until they can return to full duty. Perhaps a better alternative is a safe and effective course of action – medically based and monitored - with the intention of gradually and fully preparing the firefighter to enter back into service as strong and as ready as possible. Rehabilitation is an important step in the healing process and should not be overlooked. The result can be a physically/mentally stronger and better prepared individual. That should always be the goal. After all this is a job that requires exactly that. To take it one step further, the same should be true regarding participation in physical fitness programs. Many individuals are not eligible to participate in fire company sponsored fitness programs when they are ‘out of service’. Please understand, I am not suggesting a reckless call to have firefighters participate in strenuous and/or inappropriate exercise programs without regard for health, wellness or safety. Surely, a firefighter with a broken finger can use the exercise bike even though he cannot operate at the fire scene. A broken foot can absolutely keep you off a fire truck, but it is likely you can still perform a limited workout with your upper body. The key is medical intervention/clearance and individualization. Working together, the physician, physical therapist and other health and fitness professional can gradually and more fully prepare fire service personnel for return to full duty. Smaller, continuous carefully calculated and monitored steps provide a greater foundation than making one giant jump from inactive to fully involved. Ease back into action. Come back strong. Come back ready. Most of all come back. You are a special group. I’ve seen it. I’m amazed by it. I’m grateful for it. I wish you safety always.

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Simple Things Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

There are so many people who have challenges, so many ways. So many times people do not know how to interact with them. People see them as oddities and it upsets me. Where is the love or the compassion for those who we do not understand what their life is all about? They may have physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual challenges. Maybe they have a lot on their plate and don't know how to cope. Yes, a person with cerebral palsy cannot do everything that the "norm" of society would expect. Talk to them, understand that they delight in the simple pleasures they we take for granted. When was the last time that you looked at the wonder of a storm? How do you react when you get your favorite meal after not having it for so long? My daughter is a special needs woman, who was born with multiple challenges. She used to hold onto her dolls or stuffed animals that gave her comfort. What do you have that gives you comfort? Is it that one jacket that you always wear? Your hat? Something that you have in your pocket? So you have your rituals that you have to do? Do you feel off if you do not have your phone, or certain jewelry? My daughter reinforced in me the need to slow down and just enjoy the simple things, like

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walking and looking at what God has created. I now get the pleasure of visiting people who may not fit into our idea of "normal," but how blessed am I. I am a student of what they see, how they think, and what they feel. Just because they may make you uncomfortable at first, is no reason to discard them. Take the time, talk with them. Their minds are still going and you can learn from them. We are to love all of our brothers and they are to love us. Appreciate one another and appreciate the small things in life, even that cup of coffee you may be drinking now. CIRONE PHOTOS

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Burn Foundation artist hits 35 years supporting burn survivors When Cinnaminson Fire Chief William Kramer, Jr. was contacted by Burn Foundation Artist Joseph M. Getsinger requesting assistance creating the next painting for the Wildwood Fireman’s Convention fundraiser. They both realized they had worked together in the past. In Getsinger’s past life with the New Jersey State Police Arson Unit, he was requested by Cinnaminson Police Department to assist them in a suspicious fire investigation. Earlier that year, William Kramer Jr. attended an Arson Seminar instructed by Joe. The points and information he learned at the seminar he found to be real helpful at the suspicious fire in Cinnaminson and met Getsinger at that scene. Years later, now with Getsinger retired, Kramer is still investigating fires in Cinnaminson and throughout New Jersey as the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Acting Director and State Fire Marshal. Getsinger explained that he needed help with a photo shoot of an idea he had for this year’s image to support the Burn Foundation. Kramer was thrilled and honored to help Joe and the Burn Foundation and invited him to meet one Saturday with members of the Cinnaminson Fire Department to assist him in a photo shoot to capture the details for his new painting. This year will mark thirty five years that Getsinger has served the Burn Foundation. It also marks fifteen consecutive years that Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., of Plainfield, New Jersey, President David Russell and Pierce Manufacturing has financially supported the artist and the Burn Foundation in their fundraising efforts at the annual Fireman’s Convention in Wildwood, NJ. This year’s theme will be “The View,” which is what a firefighter first sees coming onto an active fire scene. Now, the artist has had “The View” in his creative mind since the 2014 Fireman’s Convention and did a photo shoot, but needed volunteers to set up the scene he had conceived. On many occasions, the scene

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changes as he gets professional input from those most qualified firefighters, who fight fires throughout the year and can give the best advice as how things are done. That brings us to the day of the photo shoot. Joe arrived at the Cinnaminson Fire Department and to his amazement, there were about twenty people, including two children and some moms willing to help out with the photo shoot. Those dedicated individuals were Kristin Adams, Nick Adams, Joe Bukowski, Joe Congemi, Isaiah Goldsby, Todd Hardie, John Heckler, Dean Jernigan, Chris Keppel, Lou Kilmer, Matt Kilmer, Bill Kramer, Ron Priest, Carter Priest, Ira Schonfeld, Lee Schroeder, Harry Smith, Robert Yearly, and Keith Zimecki. Joe took up a couple of hours of their day directing left, directing right, up and down the ladder and “freeze in place.” At the completion of the photo shoot, over 150 photos were taken, which only five to ten will be used for reference for the painting. We could explain what the painting will look like, but you’ll have to see it for yourself in the 2015 Wildwood Fireman’s Convention issue in September. The house in the background of the group shot will be part of that painting. Support the Burn Foundation by purchasing raffle tickets before the convention. If you can presell 50-100 tickets before the convention, send the artist a check made out to the ”Burn Foundation” and he will mail you your tickets that you can distribute and turn in at the convention. Tickets will be available in August 2015 through J.M.Getsinger Art Studio, PO Box 97, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097; 856-853-8039. You can also donate funds directly to: Burn Foundation, One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House, Upland, PA 19013 Phone: (215) 545- 3816

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Traffic light knocked down at MVA BILL TOMPKINS, WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM

Quick discovery equals a quick knock at Bogota house fire A Bogota police officer on patrol noticed smoke and fire in an unoccupied home in the borough and the quick notification of the fire department kept the damage to a relative minimum on April 10th. The house at 327 Orchard Terrace was under renovation and was not being lived in when at about 4:00 a.m., the police officer observed the working fire and summoned the fire department. A second alarm was transmitted on arrival for fire on the first floor and heavy smoke throughout

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the structure. Units from Hackensack and Ridgefield Park assisted at the scene as lines were stretched and the balloon frame building vented. The visible fire was quickly knocked down and after opening up, no extension was found. The fire was able to be placed under control in about one hour. One firefighter was treated for

a minor injury and the Bergen County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office was called in for investigation due to the home being unoccupied. Fire damage was held to the first floor with smoke and water damage throughout. If the fire had not been discovered early, the flames would have had a much longer head start and the outcome likely would have been very different

Members of North Hudson Engine 4 and Ladder 3 assisted North Bergen police and EMS at the scene of an MVA with injuries at Kennedy Blvd. and 31st Street, April 9th. A traffic light pole was also knocked down.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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As planes land As planes land at busy Newark International Airport, the busy Newark Fire Department, with members of Ladder Co. 6, operate at a commercial building fire at the foot of Waydell St. on April 19th.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? JOHN CHRISTENSEN

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Twelve residents displaced in Bradley Beach house fire Bradley Beach, NJ. On Sunday, March 29th at approximately 7 p.m., the Bradley Beach Fire Department was dispatched for an alarm of fire at 217 McCabe Avenue in Bradley Beach in a mixed occupancy dwelling. Two residents were trans-

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ported to a local hospital for unknown injuries. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents with shelter.

On the scene were firefighters from Bradley Beach, Neptune, Neptune City and Avon Fire Departments. - JOHN CHRISTENSEN

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Brielle's 1985 Ford F-9000/Saulsbury saw original duty with Hawthorne Rescue Co. 5.

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Flash grease fire EMT's take a Railroad Avenue resident to the ambulance after she was the victim of a flash-grease fire in her Hackensack kitchen on April 1st.

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The members of Newark Engine 10 and Truck 5 on Clinton Avenue got together and created a hall of honor at the station listing the names of all veterans who served in the two companies after serving our country. The names are along both walls. One of the ﬁreﬁghters served in the Civil War.

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Placing final touches on fire A Ridgefield firefighter puts the final touch on a two alarm fire involving an Undercliff Ave. dwelling in Edgewater on March 26th. Additional mutual aid units from Cliffside Park, Fairview, Fort Lee and Leonia assisted at the scene.

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Flames tear through Somerset home, injuring four people Somerset, NJ. A child and three adults were injured on April 11, 2015 after flames ripped through their home, completely gutting the basement and first floor. Firefighters from Franklin Township responded around 12:20 p.m. to 56 Willow Ave. after multiple 911 calls flooded the dispatch center reporting a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire was showing from a one-story single-family dwelling. Several hand lines were deployed to battle the flames, which ultimately was fought from a defensive mode. Hose streams continued to flow from the exterior as the

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flames eventually tore through the entire home and roof. The bulk of the fire was darkened within an hour, but smoke continued to pour from the home for quite some time after. The fire was brought under control in a couple of hours, but firefighter remained on scene for an extended period of time conducting extensive overhaul in the heavily charred structure. The four occupants who were inside the home when the blaze started were able to escape on their own, but all suffered smoke in-

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halation and were transported to area hospitals. Two of the occupants were transported to St. Peter’s Hospital, while the other two were transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. One of the occupants was later transferred to St. Barnabas Burn Center in Livingston. More than ten fire companies from Franklin Township and surrounding towns responded to the scene to assist and cover the township during the incident. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Franklin Township Fire Prevention Bureau. JOE SICILIANO

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Firefighters and police officers team up for rescue in Cliffside Park

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Cliffside Park, NJ. A fire tore through a large three story wood frame dwelling on the evening of April 21st keeping East Bergen firefighters busy for hours, and first arriving police officers and firefighters teaming up to rescue an occupant and her cat.

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Borough ﬁre companies were dispatched to a report of smoke in the building at 40 Oakdene Avenue at 9:23 p.m. Radio informed ﬁre

units that the police confirm a fire at that address. Chief of Department Ted Tarabokija arrived to find fire showing from the C-D corner extending rapidly to all floors. He transmitted a borough secondalarm for additional manpower fol-

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Fairview makes a quick knockdown Fairview firefighters, with mutual aid quickly knocked down a fire and kept it from spreading on March 22nd, keeping many residents of the garden apartment building still with a home. Firefighters were sent to 481 Walker St. early on the Sunday afternoon. Heavy smoke was issuing from a first floor apartment in the two and a half story “U” shaped garden apartment building.

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A second alarm was immediately called due to the potential of ﬁre extension. Cliffside Park and Palisades Park were called to the scene and others to cover. Several lines were quickly stretched. The ﬁre was located in

the kitchen of the apartment and the visible fire was extinguished. Members checked for extension and found none beyond the fire apartment. The fire was placed under control in less than one hour. No injuries were reported. - BILL TOMPKINS

lowed by a mutual aid secondalarm bringing in fire companies from near by East Bergen departments. A woman occupant was trapped on the second-floor. Police Officers Gabe Marciano and Brett Benevento acquired a ladder from a neighbor and climbed to the roof of the front porch extension. The officers, along with Chief Tarabokija convinced the frightened woman to come out of a second-floor window and onto the roof of the front porch extension as she was being surrounded by thick smoke. Firefighter Pete Giunchini, of Ladder Co. 1, maneuvered the aerial ladder under overhead power lines to the roof, and Tarabokija along with fire Lt's Chris Neary and Charles Diaz assisted all, including a pet cat, down the ladder to safety. Interior crews made a push with hand lines in the balloon style constructed home, but fire was dominant in the walls on all floors. As conditions began to deteriorate, the evacuation tone was sounded so master streams could go to work. This included ladder pipes from Ladder 1, Fairview and Leonia, plus a Blitz-Fire portable

monitor in the rear yard. Low-banking smoke consumed the area and, at times, you could only see the flashing warning lights from apparatus visible on the block. The fire burned off the C-D upper-floor area and extended into a rear one-story extension. Deep seated fire in the walls and ceiling in this section kept firefighters busy after midnight. After pulling ceilings and walls in a labor intensive operation, streams were shut down for the purpose of letting the fire vent and come to firefighters. When it did, master streams and hand lines went to work for final extinguishment. Firefighter James Giunchini was treated at the scene for a cut hand, struck by falling glass, and went back to work. Mutual aid units that operated at the scene included Fairview Truck 2, Ridgefield Engine 2, Fort Lee Ladder 2, Edgewater Engine 1, Palisades Park Engine 1 and the Hackensack Mask Service Unit. The Box 54 Club, from Teaneck, also responded and established a rehab area. - RON JEFFERS

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Woodbridge Lieutenant Bob Minkler Jr. gets ready to go back inside at a house ﬁre on Desota Ave.

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ROBERT SOMES

The command post

Cat rescued and revived at apartment fire in Fords During the middle of the the Fords Clara Barton Little League Opening Day Parade and a fire company coin drop, the Fords Fire Company (District 7) was alerted to a fire alarm activation at Olsen Towers (a five story apartment building) on New Brunswick Ave. Engines 7-2 and 7-3 responded from the parade while Engine 7-1, Rescue 7, and Chief 7-01 responded from the coin drop. While enroute, the assignment was upgraded to a heavy smoke condition in the building. The first arriving units found smoke showing from the delta side of the the second floor of the building and command requested mutual aid from Woodbridge (Dist. 1) and Hopelawn (Dist. 8) Fire Companies.

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7-2 took the front of the building while 7-1 took a hydrant on the corner of the building and set up a supply line to the FDC. Initial crews found heavy smoke in the hallway. They then located the fire apartment and found heavy fire in a kitchen. The crew stretched a one and a half inch line from the standpipe to the fire apartment and quickly knocked the fire down. Additional crews were utilized to evacuate residents from the surrounding apartments. During the search of the fire apartment, a pet cat was found unresponsive and removed from the

building to the care of personnel outside. After several minutes of oxygen, the cat became alert and was released to the care of animal control. The fire was overhauled and the rest of the area was checked for extension. After the building was ventilated, residents were allowed to return to their apartments. Units on scene included Fords Fire Company Engines 7-1, 7-2, 73, Rescue 7, 7-3-5 (Chief 7-01); Hopelawn FD Engine 8-2; Woodbridge FD Engine 1-2 (covered Dist. 7); Woodbridge EMS (2 BLS); Avenel-Colonia EMS (1 BLS). - ROBERT SOMES

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Drill held at Teterboro Airport Hasbrouck Heights firefighters remove a "victim" to an ambulance during a multi-unit drill with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and local fire and EMS units, at Teterboro Airport in April.

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Linden Engine 3 operating at a house fire on Grant St.

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West Tuckerton recently responded to a school for the smell of gas.

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Deputy chief’s association seminar a success Kearny, N.J. The second annual fire service seminar sponsored by the New Jersey Deputy Chief's Association proved to be an overwhelming success and filled Washington School's auditorium with some 200 fire officers and firefighters on April 11th. Guest speakers were retired FDNY Captain Tony Tricarico, retired FDNY Captain Mike Dugan and FDNY Lieutenant Mickey Conboy, who lectured on engine, truck and rescue operations, respectively. Additional speakers included retired FDNY Deputy Chief Joseph Di Bernardo and retired FDNY Captain Louie Andrade. Special guest speaker was Denis Onieal, Superintendent of the U.S. National Fire Academy and retired Jersey City fire chief. The program opened with the F.D.J.C. Honor Guard and Fire Pipes and Drums. The organization's president, Jersey City Battalion Chief Charles Lind Jr., along with the groups other officers including Executive Vice President Rufus Jackson and Secretary Frank De Angeles, welcomed the guests. President Lind dedicated this year's event to the memory of Westfield Chief of Department Daniel Kelly, who passed away in February after a long battle with cancer. Kearny Chief of Department Steve

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Dyl also welcomed everyone to Kearny and informed the group that there was refreshments available after the seminar at the K.F.D.'s Exempt House a few blocks away. Before the official training lectures commenced, “war stories” of the era know by local firefighters as the “War Years” (before, after and including the 1970's) were told. D.C. Di Bernardo and Captain Louie Andrade, who was a lieutenant on Engine Co. 82 from 1966-1974, were among the story tellers that kept the participants attention level high. Captain Andrade, who worked with Dennis Smith, autographed copies of “Report from Engine Co. 82” for those who brought their books along. Between these men and Denis Onieal, their talks were very interesting before the official program began, as President Lind nervously looked at the clock. There were no complaints about hearing these stories of those who served before, and a coffee break was held before the official lectures started. The Jersey City Gong Club and Newark Bell & Siren canteen trucks provided refreshments before and during the seminar in the school yard. Several vendors, stressing fire

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Participants who made the day a great success, L-R: Kearny D.C. R. Osborn, D. Onieal, Lt. M. Conboy, Kearny Chief S. Dyl, Capt. T. Ticarico, Capt. M. Dugan, D.C. J. Di Bernardo, Newark D.C. R. Jackson, Orange D.C. F. De Angelis, President Lind, Clifton D.C. B. Mulligan, North Hudson B.C. R. Morrison and Capt. L. Andrade.

safety were also in attendance. When he spoke, Chief Dyl thanked the Kearny Board of Education for their cooperation in provid-

ing the school for the second year in a row. The chief, as well as Mr. Onieal, President Lind, and all who spoke, stressed ﬁre scene safety,

which is what the seminar was all about. - RON JEFFERS

Vehicle News

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Fire Chief John G. Centanni tackles the 26-story climb.

Totowa Rescue 4 has been assigned a 2015 International/Rescue 1 equipped unit with a light tower, transverse compartments, and a portable winch with three receivers.

Newark and regional firefighters climb 26 floors On Saturday, March 28, 2015, the American Lung Association hosted the “Fight For Air Climb” vertical road race at One Gateway Center in downtown Newark, to raise funds for lung disease research, education and services. Competitors and volunteers were to climb the building’s 26story staircase to raise funds, with more than 50 firefighters from Newark and surrounding communities competing in full gear in the “Battle of the Badges.” So far, the event has raised more than $27,000 for the Ameri-

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can Lung Association. However, donations are still being accepted at www.lunginfo.org/njclimb. The 26-story climb included a rest floor with water break, a personal fundraising workshop, and ended with an Awards After- Party at the Newark Hilton Hotel. Awards went to Battle of the Badges: Engine 9 Tour 3. They were the fastest team to

climb the 26 flights of stairs in their full gear, doing so in 25 minutes and 29 seconds. The NJ Career Fire Chiefs team raised the most money, a total of $2,190. Talon, aged ten, climbed the 26 flights in three minutes and 48 seconds, to honor his mother, who died from lung cancer. The department honored him by naming him an Honorary Deputy Chief. - DAVID LIPPMAN

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Leader of the Pack EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO

The most effective leader is one, who can lead by example. In emergency services, like an ambulance corps, that means training, experience and skill. Never expect your subordinates to do something you are not willing to, or can’t, do. Depending on your corps chain of command, you might have administrative and well as operation officers; while the level of certification may not be the same across the lines, every person who participates in leadership needs to be informed and familiar with the responsibilities assigned to members. For a salaried employee, a paycheck is definitely an inducement to do the job although even a decent salary doesn’t negate poor leadership. In a volunteer agency other inducements need to be offered. Volunteer or paid, no one wants to feel unappreciated, and no one wants to feel deceived or used. When leadership stops putting the needs of the ambulance corps and its members first in lieu of self-serving interests, the membership will respond with less effort, less commitment and far less loyalty. In EMS response, the crew member(s) who is less dedicated will reflect poorly on the ambulance corps and this will be evident to the people they treat. The leader should be perceptive and able to recognize potential problems before they can damage the work environment. A leader needs to be fair, just and consistent. Reward and recognize based on actual performance and not because someone is, or is NOT, a friend or family member. While other members may air their displeasure if you reward someone close, the solid member (who

might be your relative or friend) will get discouraged and may lose some of his loyalty and dedication. By kowtowing to members, who are disconnected from the agency mission and who do not make a concerted effort to do the job to the best of their ability and ignoring the accomplishments of high achievers (for whatever reason), leaders will find they will start losing members, beginning with the ones that the agency needs most. A good leader must be able to make a decision after thought and valuation, and callous as it may sound, retaining employees/volunteers who can support the agency mission is more important than keeping the ineffectual hangers-on happy. Ideally the leader is intuitive Everyone needs to adhere to the same rules — even you. Teamwork, especially in emergency services response, is imperative. Encourage everyone to work together as equals. Honesty is also important don’t lie to your members, not about the agency and not even about your own life; trust is a hard-won commodity and once shaken is very fragile. This is important if you expect your members to take the risks involved in our risky profession. A leader’s personal attitudes need to be “left at the door”; volunteer agencies, where most members serve in the communities they have lived in, are especially susceptible to personality differences. It is not unheard of for a leader/community-parent to react to another parent whose child might have had differences with the leader’s child. Reactions and attitudes are normal; it is up to the leader to manage control and keep the work environment free of animosity. Some of the attributes that should be sought when selecting someone to fill leadership shoes are: dedication; skill; people skills, integrity, confidence, trustworthiness, the ability to control emotions and reactions, and reliability.

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Boyer Fire Apparatus, FDJC Chief Terpak gives Buildings under Construction lecture Equipment and Fire Department Supplies ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky

Boyer Fire Apparatus, Equipment and Fire Department Supplies By Rodger J. Birchfield Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 E-Mail: support\@firep o l i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $44.95 This is a hard cover book measuring 8 ½ inch by 11 inches and as 208 pages. In some respects it may qualify to be called a coffee table book! It tells the story of the history of Boyer Fire Apparatus of Logansport, Indiana. The author was a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis for many years. When papers merged, he was assigned to the fire and police beat for a few years until he retired. Shortly after retirement, he became the assistant to the Indianapolis fire department’s public information officer as a write and photographer. We can say that he is a buff and held memberships and office in a number of clubs. He owns some fire apparatus as well. He did a great job of putting together this book. In 1905, a patent was issued to build a chemical fire extinguishing apparatus. The first motor fire apparatus was built in 1916. The company had a couple of names in their early history which you will read about in the book. Their parent company was Universal Fire Apparatus. Their last apparatus sale was in 1991 and the plant was auctioned off in 1993. The book’s history includes a full list of deliveries alphabetically and is loaded with black and white and color photos. The company did sell equipment as well as apparatus and so some of the equipment photos are mixed in with the history and the apparatus. Most of the apparatus was built on commercial chassis. The custom chassis was mostly Spartan’s. There were a number of unique vehicles sold and included in this book which include those with Grove and Fire Spire aerial ladders. One of my favorites is a quad I photographed in Kokomo, Indiana back in the 1980’s while passing through. It was a 1988 “C” Model Ford chassis with a

500 gpm pump as well as a 100 gpm booster pump plus storage for ground ladders under the hose bed and a 35 foot extension on the side. There are several photos of this vehicle on page 196. If you are an apparatus buff, you should enjoy this book and if you’re an “old goat” like me who has photographed apparatus for 40 years you will see many trucks that you remembered from those years as well as from reading magazines like Fire Engineering wherever they were advertised. In short, thank you Mr. Birchfield for your contribution!

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Apparatus from Monmouth County This month we selected several apparatus from Monmouth County. There are so many deliveries in the county that it was not easy to do. Some of those deliveries have already been shown. Others will be shown in the future and still others have not yet been photographed. The first two are from Wall Township. Engine 52-3-73 is a 2012 Pierce Velocity pumper with a PUC design. It has a raised roof cab, Will Burt Night Scan light tower, Pierce 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank, two 50 gallon foam tanks, 15 kw generator, roll-up compartment doors, hydraulic ladder rack and an Elkhart Sidewinder bumper monitor. It runs out of the main Glendola station. The other pumper from the township is Engine 52-3-78 out of the South Wall station up the road from the P.L. Custom and Rescue 1 factory. This is a 2010 Pierce Velocity having a 2000 gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank and a 50 gallon Class “A” foam tank and 30 gallon Class “B” foam tank. It has a 10 kw generator It has a top mount pump panel, Will Burt Night Scan light tower, raised roof cab, hydraulic ladder rack and roll-up compartment doors. Next, we go to the Borough of Rumson which has Engine 42-2-75, a 2014 KME Predator Panther pumper that is powered by a Cummins ISL 9, 380 hp diesel, and a Hale DSD single-stage 1500 gpm pump. It has a 750 gallon UPF water tank, a Smart Power six-kw hydraulic generator, raised roof ab, front suction and roll-up compartment doors. Then, there is Red Bank with Ladder 91, a 2013 KME Severe Service 103 foot rear mount aerial ladder with a 15 kw generator, a six-ton front winch, 9,000 pound portable winch and some rescue tools. Next, is Engine 37-2-73 of the Wanamassa Fire Department in Ocean Township. It is a 2015 Spartan ERV, Gladiator Evolution pumper with a Cummins ISX 500 hp diesel, Waterous CSU, single-stage 2000 gpm pump, Hale Foamlogix 5.0 system, UPF 750 gallon water and 40 gallon foam tanks, TFT Monsoon monitor, three crosslays, front bumper line, Harrison 15 kw hydraulic generator and Will Burt Night Scan. Next, we feature Ladder 1192 of the Eatontown Fire Department. It is a 2013 Pierce Velocity 75 foot quint with a 2000 gpm pump, 550 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam tank and 10 kw generator. The aerial is aluminum with a prepiped waterway mounted over a notched roof cab. The body has roll-up compartment doors. It shares quarters with among other things, a 2006 Pierce Dash 75 foot quint. Finally, Manasquan’s Engine 27-281, a 2015 Spartan Metro Star/Toyne pumper. It features a Cummins ISL, 385 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax 1500 gpm pump, UPF 500 gallon water tank, and Onan eight-kw generator. It has front suction, hydraulic ladder rack, raised roof cab and roll-up compartment doors. Emergency Equipment Sales & Services sold a Seagrave pumper/tanker to the Lebanon Fire Company in Lebanon Borough, Hunterdon County. Features include a Marauder II chassis with stainPlease send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.

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Red Bank L-91, 2013 KMe Severe Service, 103 foot, 15 kw generator, 6 ton front winch and 4.5 ton portable winch. it was sold by First priority emergency Vehicles.

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Wall township e52-3-73 (glendola) 2012 pierce Velocity 1500/750/50/50/10kw generator and bumper turret. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Rumson e42-2-75, 2014 KMe predator panther 1500/750/6 kw generator. it was sold by First priority emergency Vehicles.

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Wall township e-52-3-78 (South Wall) 2010 pierce Velocity 2000/750/50a/30B, 10 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services. John M. Malecky

Wanamassa FC, ocean twp. e37-2-73, 2015 Spartan eRV, gladiator evolution, 2000/750/40 with 15 kw generator and Will Burt night Scan. it was sold by Campbell Supply Co. LLC.

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eatontown L-1192, 2013 pierce Velocity 2000/500/20 with 75 foot aluminum ladder and 10 kw generator. it was sold by Fire & Safety Services. less steel cab, body and pump module, Cummins ISAX, 500 hp diesel engine, Warterous 2000 gpm pump, front intake, 24 inch liftable, towable extended front bumper, 2000 gallon water tank, Onan generator, FRC LED scene lighting and Newton side dump valves. The Town of Hammonton in Atlantic County ordered a rescue pumper built by Marion Body Works. It is of the RPM design featuring a Spartan Metro Star chassis with a 206 inch wheelbase. It has aa aluminum rescue style body and a 20 inch raised roof cab with seven seats and a 20 inch cab roof modification. It has a Waterous 1500 gpm pump, Akron 95 gpm inline foam system, 750 gallon poly water tank, 20 gallon foam

tank and thru-the-body ladder storage. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles delivered four P.L. Custom Classic 147 Type 1 ambulances on Ford F-350 chassis to the City of Paterson Fire Department. Also, the Totowa Fire Department received a heavy duty rescue with 16 foot three inch walk around body, mounted on an International 4400 chassis. It has an International MaxxForce 9, 315 hp diesel, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, Onan 35 kw generator, Will Burt Night Scan, Whelen lighting package, 9,000 pound portable winch and a storage rack for 12 spare SBA cylinders. (both Passaic County.) The Oakhurst Fire Department in

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Manasquan e27-2-81, 2015 Spartan Metro Star/toyne with 1500 gpm pump and 500 gallon water tank. Ocean Township (Monmouth County) is having a Sutphen SL-75 aerial ladder built. It has a Monarch 73 inch cab with 10 inch raised roof, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, stainless steel body, 500 gallon water tank, 15 kw Harrison generator and FRC scene lights. It was sold by Tim Moots. First Priority Emergency Vehicles delivered the following ambulances. The Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad in Woodbridge Township (Middlesex County) received a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Braun Chief XL module onto a Chevrolet G 4500 chas-

sis. The Wall Township Police EMS (Monmouth County) received a Renaissance Remount of a P.L. Custom module onto a Ford E-450 chassis. And, Cliffside Park EMS (Bergen County) received a Braun Chief XL Type III on a Ford E-450 chassis. On order is a McCoy Miller Guardian Type II on a Ford E-350 chassis for Trenton EMS (Mercer County). - Continued on page 60

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Lodi Assistant Chief Archie Dowson collects information for the report on a Liberty Street dwelling ﬁre, as the borough ﬁre marshal investigates on April 4th.

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Teaneck Battalion Chief Joe Berchtold at the command post during a 2-alarm ﬁre on Lorraine Ave., April 11th.

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When Secaucus had two working fires come in at the same time on the morning of March 18th, mutual aid came into town. L-R: Secaucus Chief Bryan Schoch, Jersey City 3rd Battalion Chief Rob Daly and Kearny Deputy Chief Robert Osborn assembled at the command post at a dwelling fire on Maple St. The other fire was located at a Public Service facility on County Ave.

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- continued From page 54 Their apparatus division reports an order from Fairfield Township Fire Company 2 (Gouldtown) in Cumberland County for a Kme Predator Panther custom pumper. specs include a medium four-door cab, severe service Line-X interior finish, 10 inch raised roof cab with five Bostrom sCBA seats, side curtain air bag system and frontal air bag system, Cummins isL 9, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 eVs transmission, Hale Qmax, singlestage 2000 gpm pump with side mount panel, two six-inch side suctions gated with Hale master intake Valves, fourinch LdH discharge on officer’s side, two three-inch full flow rear discharges (one each side), two 1 ½-inch and one 2 ½-inch lowered crosslays above pump, three-inch deck gun piping with TFT monsoon rC electric monitor, and 18 inch electric extendaGun, 1250 gallon poly water tank, four-inch Fireman’s Friend rear direct tank fill, 3/16-inch aluminum FLeX single-axle body, full height/split depth compartments on driver’s side and low side compartments with Ziamatic ladder rack on officer’s side, extra tall 68 inch high rear step compartment, brush finished rOm roll-up compartment doors, Onan 10 kw hydraulic generator, mounted over pump with an electric cord reel and a Will Burt night scan light tower in the hose bed with four 1000 watt FrC Optimum 120 volt light heads. Fire & safety services report the following Pierce orders. montvale in Bergen County ordered an Arrow XT PUC pumper and the Brookview Fire Company in east Brunswick Township (middlesex County) ordered an Arrow XT heavy duty rescue with non-walkin body. Pierce deliveries include in Bergen County, Oakland received a Velocity split cab pumper. northvale received an Arrow XT stainless steel body pumper. The Cologne Fire Company in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)

received an impel PUC pumper, Paterson (Passaic County) an Arrow XT 95 foot mid mount platform and the north Hudson regional Fire rescue (Hudson County) received two of the four saber pumpers ordered. The other two are still being prepped. Campbell supply Co. LLC delivered two spartan erV star series pumpers to Woodbridge Township. specs include a metro star chassis, Cummins isL, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, UPF 750 gallon water tank, three-kw Will Burt night scan, and Harrison 15 kw hydraulic generator. Also delivered is a spartan erV 100 foot mid mount platform to the edison division of Fire. specs include a Gladiator mFd chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins isX, 15 liter, 500 hp diesel engine, 100 foot platform with roller assisted slide pads, greaseless ladder, dual rotation swing drives, platform breathing air, platform parapet ladder mounting, Led walkway lighting on ladder, 12 kw Onan Quiet diesel generator, two Hannay cord reels and FrC scene lighting. (all are in middlesex County.) Being prepped for the Community Fire Company in Franklin Township (somerset County) is a spartan erV rear mounted platform. specs include a Gladiator LFd chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins isX, 15 liter 550 hp diesel engine, 100 foot platform with roller assisted slide pads greaseless ladder, dual rotation swing drives, platform breathing air, platform parapet ladder mounting, Led walkway lighting on aerial, smart Power 10 kw generator and FrC scene lighting. On order for the Borough of Lodi in Bergen County is a spartan erV star series pumper with a Gladiator LLFd chassis with 224.5 inch wheelbase and 10 inch raised roof cab with eight seats, Cummins isX, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous CsU, 2000 gpm pump, top mount panel, 1000 gallon water tank, Harrison 10 kw generator and Will Burt night scan.

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It was a regular Tuesday in the spring of 2005 for most people, but for Jonathon Van Norman it soon became a date that changed his life. On April 12th, 2005 "Firefighter One" was officially founded and even though the office was in the basement of his house at the time, he was onto something big that would soon take New Jersey by storm. As a fire chief, Jonathon was always on the search for reliable vendors for his department, but many of them did not have customer service as a priority and he knew that there must be a better way. With a strong background in sales, he was confident that his company could provide a higher quality of service to fire departments around the state. It didn't take long for Firefighter One to make its first sale, which was uniform badges from Smith & Warren for the Jefferson Fire Department. New manufacturers were picked up each week and before you knew it, many departments across Northern New Jersey had established a relationship with Firefighter One. Hand tools, uniform accessories, and eventually turnout gear became regular sales and a new office and a larger team was needed. Jonathon packed up his downstairs office and moved to a larger space in Jefferson off of the busy Route 15. As the company continued to grow, the product lines became larger with vendors like Fire-Dex, MSA, TNT Rescue and Zodiac Boats. This put Firefighter One on the map across the Northeast United States and again, the team had to be expanded upon in sales and the development of a service team had begun. With a new division added to the company, it was time again for the office to move up to Sparta to a larger shop with warehouse space, upstairs offices and a larger showroom. The showroom had opened up an opportunity to sell 5.11 Tactical, Game Sportswear and dozens of uniform options to walk in customers at their convenience. The showroom proved to be so successful that a need for another store in Morris County was evident and in 2011, the Roxbury Showroom opened up, which brought hundreds of customers through the doors in the first few months. This store eventually became

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the home of FF1 Uniforms with a full team of professionals to help with Class A and Class B uniforms, customized apparel and little knickknacks for 1st responders who walk in each and every day. As equipment was being sold at higher volumes, Jonathon realized that departments needed training on these new products so he approached a local training company, with several well known firefighters from across the region and acquired "CSS,” starting the Firefighter One Training Division. This was an easy transition as of the owners of CSS, Scott Warner, had known Jonathon for years and it was as if it was meant to be. The training division is now busier than ever, out on average four times per week training teams across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Seeing the immediate success with the Roxbury store, a small shop was opened up in Hazlet, NJ as a sales office and showroom for our customers in Monmouth County. This store was in a great location on Route 36, but quickly became too small for what the company needed, so in January of 2015, the new FF1 Wall location opened up with a large service bay and a sales office for local chiefs to stop by and order equipment. In 2013, Firefighter One rebranded as the focus was no longer just firefighters, but for all emergency services personnel and became FF1 Professional Safety Services. Along with this change came a HUGE announcement as well, FF1 now became the authorized dealer of Ferrara Fire Apparatus for the state of NJ. This changed a lot for the company and within a few months, once again had to move. In May of 2014, a 10,000 square foot building with an empty adjacent lot was purchased around the corner from the previous office, which provides 5,000 square feet of warehouse and workshop space for apparatus service, repairs and inventory stock for the sales team. With a focus on customer service, FF1 continued to grow year after year and has been able to offer revolutionary new products as they have become available like FireDex PPE with the industries best lead times, TNT Rescue tools and

the best warranty on extrication tools and the brand new MSA G1 SCBA. 95% of the employees at FF1 have been or currently are involved in the emergency services within their community or as a career. "This makes a huge difference when it comes to working with customers," said Jonathon Van Norman, President and owner of FF1, "a lot of the time we know what they are looking for before they can finish their sentence. I look forward to the future of FF1, because if you had told me ten years ago that we would be where we are today, I wouldn't believe you. That makes me really excited to see where we’ll be ten years from today!" For more information on FF1 Professional Safety Services visit us at www.FF1.com or call us at 973940-3061. Ten fun facts about the ten years of FF1 Professional Safety Services 1. The logo has changed three times 2. The first product line ever sold by FF1 was Smith and Warren badges. 3. The company started in the basement of Owner, Jonathon Van Norman’s house in Jefferson, NJ and has moved three times, ultimately landing us in our current 10,000 sq ft headquarters in Sparta, NJ. 4. During the week of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, FF1 employees traveled over 4,000 miles between Rochester, NY and Medina, OH to get supplies for customers in need across NY and NJ. 5. FF1 supported 90 local events and fundraisers for emergency services in 2014. 6. President and Owner Jonathon Van Norman prefers to be called “Jonathon” instead of “Jon”. 7. www.FF1.com was viewed by 19,226 different users in 2014 at an average of 52 per day 8. The first Ferrara truck sold by FF1 being delivered on the 10th Anniversary 9. In the first five years of existence, Jonathon and Sales Manager Todd Rudloff each gained 40 pounds, and in the last five years have lost said 40 pounds. 10. Between 2013 and 2014, the Training Division at FF1 has trained 627 people in Moving Water Awareness. - BRYAN CRAWFORD

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Members of the Jersey City FD's Marine 1, Group "D" stand by the company's Marine Coastal Response Unit. From L to R: Fireﬁghter Clarence Sarni, Captain Robert Jarmolinski and Fireﬁghters George Albanese and Stanley Principe.

A small Jersey City reunion was held in Kearny on April 11th before the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association's annual training seminar got under way. Members of the Gong Club met with retired FDJC Chief, Dr. Denis Oneal, Superintendent of the U.S. National Fire Academy (3rd from left). With him are L-R: Buffalo, N.Y., Fireﬁghter and club member Ken Sikora, Treasurer Paul Schaetzle, club Chief Conni Spellman and life member Ron Jeffers.

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Members of Newark's Engine 10 stand by their new E-ONE Typhoon pumper. From L to R: Fireﬁghters M. Pose, J. Lugardo, Captain G. Highsmith, Fireﬁghters C Smith and M DeJesus. Road drive for Upper Greenwood Lake

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Members of Jersey City's Engine 7, Group "A" stand by their new Pierce Saber pumper. From L to R: Fireﬁghters Sean Benson, Ernest Mack, Captain John Advanitis and Fireﬁghter Chris Kintscher.

March 31st was the last day on duty for Bayonne Fireﬁghter Keith Danis. It is the end of 36 years as a career ﬁghter. He stands here by Squad 5, his last assignment.

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Vehicle News

RON JEFFERS

North Hudson Engine Co. 13, in North Bergen, was as- Neptune Twp. Engine 34-3-76 has been assigned a 2015 Carteret Engine 2 received a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 2000signed a 2015 Pierce Saber 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper Pierce Arrow XT 2000-gpm pumper sold by Fire & Safety gpm industrial style pumper sold by Fire & Safety Servsold by Fire & Safety Services. Services. ices.

RON JEFFERS

North Hudson Engine Co. 9, in North Bergen, was as- Lakewood 7401 has been assigned a 2015 Pierce Arrow This year, Newark Engine Co. 16 was re-activated and assigned a 2015 Pierce Saber 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper XT 1250-gpm pumper sold by Fire & Safety Services. signed former white colored Eng. 10's 1997 E-One 1250sold by Fire & Safety Services. gpm/750-gwt pumper after receiving a new red paint job.

RON JEFFERS

North Hudson Engine Co. 5, in Union City, received a In Woodbridge Twp., Iselin District 11, Engine 3, re- Allendale accepted delivery of a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 2015 Pierce Saber 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper sold by ceived a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT PUC model 1500-gpm pumper with a 10 kW Harrison generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. pumper sold by Fire & Safety Services. Fire & Safety Services.

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North Hudson Engine Co. 4, in Union City, has been as- Carteret Ladder 1 received a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 2000- The Cologne Fire Co. of Hamilton Twp. received a 2015 signed a 2015 Pierce Saber 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper gpm/75-foot quint sold by Fire & Safety Services. Pierce Impel P.U.C. model 1500-gpm pumper sold by sold by Fire & Safety Services. Fire & Safety Services.

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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser

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Kleiber graduates Firefighter I On Friday, March 27th, Heather Kleiber graduated Firefighter One. The ceremonies were held at Bergen Academies in Hackensack, NJ. She is with Bogota Fire Department Hose Company 2. In the photo she is in the center, to her right is Joseph Kleiber, her husband, also of Hose Company 2 and to her left is Bogota Fire Chief Mike Brophy. She is the owner of Lama Lama Ewe Yarn Shop on Main Street in Ridgefield Park.

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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Mystic Island hands out Easter joy On April 2nd, Station 72 (Mystic Island Vol. Fire Co) was asked by Ocean of Love to hand out some Easter joy to a local family. Ocean of Love is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping Ocean County children with cancer and their families. theirr purpose is to assist the children through their illness. Ocean of Love provides financial and emotional support so that they can experience the “normal” joys of childhood, knowing their lives are significant and meaningful to each and every one of us.

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MONOC manager elected to the International Association of EMS Chiefs Board of Directors Wall, NJ. Peter Dworsky, MONOC’s Corporate Director of Support Services was recently elected as an At-Large Director to the International Association of Emergency Medical Services Chiefs (IAEMSC) Board of Directors. Dworsky will be serving a two year term that began on March 31, 2015. Dworsky is responsible for Risk Management and Emergency Management, and Safety/OSHA compliance at MONOC. Concurrent to his functions at MONOC, Dworsky is the Safety Officer for the New Jersey State EMS Task Force and the Deputy EMS Coordinator for Monmouth County’s Office of Emergency Management. Dworsky’s education includes an MPH in Health Systems Administration and a BS in EMS Management. He is an OSHA Certified Safety Professional and a Healthcare Risk Manager and recently became a certified Business Continuity and Resiliency Manager. Professionally, he participates on several committees including the National Association of EMTs Safety Committee and is a member of the EMS Safety Foundation’s advisory board and the board of International Paramedic. The International Association of EMS Chiefs is a non-profit professional association established to support, promote and advance the leadership of response entities and to advocate for the EMS profession. The IAEMSC membership consists

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of leaders from both career and volunteer EMS organizations, representing a diverse group of public and private EMS agencies that respond to over 3.3 million emergencies and transport over 2.78 million patients each year. MONOC Mobile Health Services is a non-proﬁt hospital cooperative consisting of 15 acute care hospitals located throughout New Jersey. Formed in 1978 MONOC’s mission is to improve healthcare and reduce costs. MONOC employs over 790 employees and operates a ﬂeet of over 100 ambulances. Together this shared services consortium acts as a healthcare cooperative for these acute care hospitals and over 2.8 million residents that they serve living in more than 1,800 square miles of the Garden State. Among its numerous service lines, MONOC operates MICU Paramedic Services, Helicopter interfacility and 911 services, Mobile Critical Care Services and Basic Life Support interfacility and 911 services. Additionally, MONOC operates the State’s largest EMS education department and a 24/7 state of the art 9-1-1 dispatch center which handled over 146,000 requests for service in 2014. - SCOTT MATIN

DOUG FENICHEL

Flanders firefighters knock down car and barn fire Flanders, NJ. On April 3, Flanders firefighters battled a car fire that spread to an 88-year-old barn, extinguishing the fire before it seriously damaged the barn. The car was demolished, but there were no injuries. Firefighters were alerted to a car fire on Flanders-Drakestown Road around 7 p.m. and then advised that the car was next to the barn and that the fire had spread to the front of the building. Owner Don Williams said he was working on the car when the fire began. He and his brother, Doug, used a backhoe to pull the car away from the barn, but the fire was already moving up the front of the building. Arriving firefighters found the car fully involved and the front of

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the barn burning. Fire Chief Michael McDermott said firefighters focused on knocking down the fire in the barn and then extinguished the car fire. McDermott said the investigation by the Mount Olive Fire Marshal’s Office and the Mount Olive Police Department is under way. No damage estimate was offered. Flanders received assistance from Budd Lake Fire Company, the Chester Fire Department and the Hackettstown Fire Department. In addition to Flanders Fire/Rescue’s ambulance, EMS units from Hackettstown Regional

Medical Center, Budd Lake and Chester were on the scene. The Flanders Fire Company and Rescue Squad No. 1 provides fire protection and emergency medical services to residents and businesses in Flanders and, through mutual aid, surrounding towns. It is made up of about 45 members, all of whom receive training in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, homeland security issues and emergency medical services. The fire company operates two fire engines, one tower truck, one heavy rescue, a brush-and-foam truck, three ambulances, a multiplecasualty unit and a mass decontamination unit. - DOUG FENICHEL

Porch fire in Fords quickly knocked

ROBERT SOMES

Fire was located in the side porch

During Wednesday evening, April 15th, the Fords Fire Company (Woodbridge Twp. Dist. 7) was dispatched to a reported porch fire on Murdock Street. Engines 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and Chief 7-3-5 (7-01) responded within minutes. While enroute, dispatch reported that they were receiving multiple calls reporting a fire. Engine 7-1 arrived first due and found a side porch on fire with extension to the roof and smoke showing from the eves. Engine 7-2 and 7-3 arrived on location and 7-3 went to the hydrant. A single one and a half inch line was stretched to the porch to extinguish the fire and a second one and a half inch line was stretched to the door as a precau-

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tion for any extension to the attic. The fire was quickly knocked down and some overall work needed to be done to extinguish all of the extension to the porch roof and the eves. A search of the interior found heavy smoke in the attic, but no visible fire. The dwelling was ventilated and the scene turned over to the fire official. Units on scene included Fords Fire Company Engines 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and Chief 7-3-5; Woodbridge Twp. EMS (one BLS). Avenel Bureau of Fire Prevention (District 5) Fire Official. -ROBERT SOMES

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NJ Forest Fire Service B3 crews working a 1,200 acre prescribed fire in Wharton State Forest in Tabernacle on April 1, 2015. KEITH ADDIE - NJFIREGROUNDPHOTOS.COM

Fireﬁghters surround the supermarket with hose streams as heavy smoke continues to pour from the structure.

PETE MONACO, NJFFS

NJ Forest Fire Service B10 crews working a prescribed fire in Mannino Park in Old Bridge on March 30, 2015.

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South Amboy supermarket under renovations destroyed in massive blaze South Amboy, NJ. A massive fire ravaged the only supermarket in town on April 13, 2015, sending thick black smoke and flames into the sky that was visible for miles. South Amboy firefighters responded to the C-Town Supermarket on Bordentown Ave. around 4:00 p.m. after people driving by noticed smoke emanating from the building. When firefighters arrived on scene, heavy smoke and fire was showing toward the rear of a large one-story commercial building. Water supplies were established and a defensive operation was set up due to the volume of fire present. Several master streams were placed in service, including four elevated master streams provided by South Amboy, Sayreville, Perth Amboy and East Brunswick ladder trucks, which surrounded the building on all four sides. Relay pumping operations were set up by several engines down Route 35 as hydrants were also

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being utilized in the neighboring town of Sayreville to establish a sufficient water supply. Water continued to flow from the exterior from all sides for hours in order to contain the flames, while thick smoke poured from the building and blanketed the neighborhood. The fire was declared under control around 7:00 p.m., but crews remained on scene throughout the evening hitting hot spots within the collapsed structure. The building is being deemed a total loss as there was a heavy roof collapse along with several wall collapses. Sections of the damaged wall were torn down immediately for safety concerns due to the instability of the structure. This is the second fire this year at the supermarket. The first fire occurred in January and caused sig-

nificant damage to the second floor attic and roof area, forcing the store to close for repairs. The store was under renovations when the second fire broke out and was scheduled to open within the next week. It is unknown if workers were on the scene when the fire started. There were no civilian injuries reported, but one firefighter was treated and released for heat exhaustion. Several mutual aid fire departments from Middlesex County responded to the scene to assist in the extended operation and cover the town during the incident. Middlesex County Fire Coordinators were on scene organizing and rotating mutual aid fire departments during the extended incident. The fire is being investigated by local fire officials, but a cause may take some time to determine due to the mass destruction of the building. - KEITH ADDIE

SAMANTHA HERCEG, NJFFS

NJ Forest Fire Service B10 crews working a prescribed fire in Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan on March 24, 2015.

New Jersey Forest Fire prescribed fires Monmouth County, NJ. Various prescribed burn projects from around the state by New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews recently occurred. The 2015 prescribed burning season ended on April 1 for central and southern New Jersey and

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ended on April 10th for Northern New Jersey. - PETE MONACO

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Codes, rules, and initiatives, a safety refresher STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

It is almost daily we read, view, or hear of incidents involving injury or death to a firefighter, and often we ask ourselves that basic question “What was he/she thinking or doing?” Sometimes it appears that maybe the firefighter wasn’t thinking, he was just doing his job, carrying out his assignment. There will be times you cannot carry out your assignment/function due to safety concerns, and that is when they should be aborted. With all the emphasis on safety in the fire service, we shouldn’t be asking ourselves “what were they thinking?” Over the past 10-12 years a variety of safety measures and guidelines were presented to the fire service from fire service organizations in the form of codes, rules, and initiatives. They were presented to firefighters to encourage us to be more concerned with our personal safety while reducing fire fighter death and injury. Over the next few article, I will present these safety guidelines once again in an effort to remind firefighters of the importance of staying safe, and taking a few extra seconds to do a personal size up before carrying out their assignments. The results of your size up may cause you to alternate the method you apply, or prevent you from performing the task and save your life. In 2011, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) presented “Rules of Engagement,” which is actually two sets of rules, one for the firefighters, consisting of 11 rules and the other for the incident commander consisting of 14 rules. The ultimate goal of the Rules of Engagement is to make firefighting, the fireground, and the emergency scene safer. The Rules of Engagement are listed below: Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival •Size-up your tactical area of operation. •Determine the occupant survival profile. •Do not risk your life for lives or property that cannot be saved. •Extend limited risk to protect savable property. •Extend vigilant and measured risk to protect and rescue savable lives. •Go in together, stay together, come out together •Maintain continuous awareness of your air supply, situation, location and fire conditions. •Constantly monitor fireground communications for critical radio reports. •You are required to report unsafe practices or conditions that

can harm you. Stop, evaluate and cecide. •You are required to abandon your position and retreat before deteriorating conditions can harm you. •Declare a MayDay as soon as you think you are in danger. The incident commanders Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Safety •Rapidly conduct, or obtain, a 360 degree sizeup of the incident. •Determine the occupant survival profile. •Conduct an initial risk assessment and implement a safe action plan. •If you do not have the resources to safely support and protect firefighters – seriously consider a defensive strategy. •Do not risk firefighter lives for lives or property that cannot be saved – seriously consider a defensive strategy. •Extend limited risk to protect savable property. •Extend vigilant and measured risk to protect and rescue savable lives. •Act upon reported unsafe practices and conditions that can harm firefighters. Stop, evaluate and decide. •Maintain frequent two-way communications and keep interior crews informed of changing conditions. •Obtain frequent progress reports and revise the action plan. •Ensure accurate accountability of all firefighter location and status. •If, after completing the primary search, little or no progress toward fire control has been achievedseriously consider a defensive strategy. •Always have a rapid intervention team in place at all working fires •Always have firefighter rehab services in place at all working fires. The rules are not new, nor something we have not heard before, but when listed together they can be looked upon, reviewed, and applied. Do we need Rules of Engagement in the fire service? What do you think? They will provide a simple mental checklist that both firefighters and incident commanders should use to make firefighting determinations relative to individual firefighter safety and the safety of all personnel. To be continued next month. Till then, Stay Safe and God bless!

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2005 Ford Expedition. Pls. take notice, Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed bids until 2pm., May 18, 2015 for the sale of one (1) 2005 Ford Expedition, good condition. Bids open 3pm. Vehicle sold “as is condition.” Min. accepted bid $4,000 private sale or with Emergency Equip Pkg $6,000. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to 501 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 2005 Ford Expedition” and accompanied with check for 10% of bid or bid will not be accepted. Final pymt-certified/bank check. For info call District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 Mon-Fri ONLY.

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