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House Under Construction Collapses Trapping Two Workers

Around 9:30 A.M., on Bayview Ave., chief on scene confirms a three-story wood frame under construction with collapse of the third floor onto the second floor. Two workers were trapped under the debris. Crews went to work and Command requested Tech Rescue from Station 20 to shore up the building. Crews made two rescues and both patients were taken by EMS to a near by landing zone. Both were flown out to a nearby Trauma Center and the cause of the collapse is under investigation.

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The remains of Fairview Firefighter Cliff Russell arrives at Our Lady of Grace Church, September 22nd.

Fairview Firefighters Honor a 9-11 Hero Fairview, N.J - Borough volunteer Firefighter Clifford W. Russell responded to the World Trade Center after the 9-11 attacks on our country. As he did in Fairview, he was there to assist and protect others. Firefighter Russell assisted in the recovery effort on “the pile” at the South Tower, on September 12th and 13th, 2001. In September, 2020, he lost his battle with 911 related cancer. On the morning of September 22nd, local and area firefighters assembled at Macagna Funeral Home to pay tribute to another

JUMP TO FILE #092420101 victim of 9-11. Members of the FDNY assisted in funeral preparations and joined their New Jersey firefighters in paying their respect to Firefighter Russell. Russell was a member of Engine Co. 3, on Walker Street. His flag covered casket was placed on former Engine 3's fully restored 1945 Mack pumper. This beautiful piece of apparatus was supplied, and driven, by its owner, retired Teaneck Lt. Tim Moots.

Firefighters, and the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band marched down Anderson Avenue and stopped at the Walker Street firehouse. There, Ex-Chief Pat Buglione offered a tribute to Russell and firefighters in general. A bell was tapped representing the last alarm. The procession then proceed to Our Lady of Grace Church, a few blocks away. Another brave first responder, who didn't think twice about helping others at the Towers, has left us. Never Forget. - RON JEFFERS

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FF Mario Fernandez, life member and ex Captain of Bogota Hook & Ladder Co. 1, passed away on September 11, 2020 at the age of 83. He was named New Jersey Fireman of the year in 1986 for his efforts in saving the lives of three workers at the Tilcon factory fire on March 25, 1986.

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The funeral procession stopped at the Walker Street firehouse for a memorial in Firefighter Russell’s honor.

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Smoky Three-Alarm Fire in Weehawken Weehawken, N.J. - Flames and smoke tore through a large twoand-a-half story dwelling on Highpoint Avenue, September 15th. North Hudson Fire Control dispatched a full assignment to a report of a fire in the rear of an Oak Street address. This was followed by calls reporting a fire on Highpoint Avenue, one block south. It was later discovered that occupants of an

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Texas: Leroy Lucio, 62 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 17, 2020 Death Date: July 20, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On July 20, 2020, Captain Leroy Lucio was battling the COVID-19 virus at a local hospital in San Antonio, TX, when he passed away. Captain Lucio contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.

Texas: Gerardo "Jerry" Pacheco, 50 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: July 18, 2020 Death Date: August 3, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On August 3, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco was battling COVID-19 when he passed away. Firefighter/Paramedic Pacheco contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Michigan: Steven Splan, 46 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: August 2, 2020 Death Date: August 2, 2020 Fire Department: Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Initial Summary: On August 2, 2020, Sergeant Steven Splan was on fire duty and, at approximately 1200hrs, helped to remove a tree blocking a roadway. Sergeant Splan, later in the evening during patrol, went on a meal break to the public safety building, where he was found unresponsive in the department kitchen. CPR was immediately performed and he was taken to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack late in the evening on August 2, 2020. New York: Alec Tannenbaum, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 4, 2020

Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: Vails Gate Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum completed an on-duty shift Tuesday with the West Point Fire Department before responding to numerous storm-related alarms as a member of the Vails Gate Fire Department. Firefighter Tannenbaum was found unresponsive in his home late Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.

Florida: Anthony Craig "Tony" Christensen, 55 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 26, 2020 Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: City of Naples Fire-Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighters from the City of Naples Fire-Rescue responded to a medical emergency at a nursing home. The patient was exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and results were received the next day that showed the patient was positive for the virus. Firefighter Anthony Craig “Tony” Christensen did not respond to this call. However, he was in direct contact with fellow firefighters who had been exposed to the virus from the nursing home. He subsequently contracted COVID-19 and passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Hawaii: Eric Hayashi, 49 Rank: Fire Equipment Operator Incident Date: August 8, 2020 Death Date: August 8, 2020 Fire Department: Hawaii Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Fire Equipment Operator Eric Hayashi responded to an EMS call at a residence. While at the scene, Fire Equipment Operator Hayashi experienced a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the Hilo Medical Center where he passed away a short time later from an apparent heart attack.

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Covid Delayed Awards Presented in Wallington UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

Due to several emergency delays, and COVID-19, several 2019 awards issued by members of the New Jersey & New York Volunteer Firemen's Association were presented at Wallington Engine Co. 202's firehouse on the evening of September 21st. In addition to these awards, the Wallington Fire Department recognized members Richard Kapusta, Kenneth Doviak and Joseph Ivanicki Sr. for 50-years of dedicated service. Mary Ann Palmer, of Hose Co. 3 Ladies Auxiliary, received the New Jersey & New York Volunteer Firemen's Association 2019 Ladies' Auxiliary Leadership Award. For nearly half a century, Palmer has served her community and supported her firefighting family. Over the years, her husband, ex-Chief Charles Palmer, has served with the fire departments of Wallington, Rutherfod and Lyndhurst. Their three sons are also part of the fire service. Palmer has served as trustee, vice president and president, as well as the auxiliary's treasurer for the last 40-years. She has been involved in fundraisers, Christmas fares and dinners. In addition, Palmer has led the auxiliary in efforts for the company's memorial services, anniversaries, parades and wet downs. All of this, plus the auxiliary's duties of providing refreshments at fires to “her firefighters.” Mark Tomko received the NJ & NY VFA's Rudy Appeld Service Award, sponsored by the Hillsdale Fire Department. Tomko has service credentials as long as your arm. This includes serving as fire chief in 1989,

councilman on three separate occasions, and becoming mayor of the borough in 2015. In addition, he has been appointed fire commissions 18 different years since 1982. It all started out when Tomko became a charter member of the Wallington Junior Fire Department in 1972. He became a member of Park Row Hose Co. 3 in 1975. Tomko has served in all line ranks as well as company president, treasurer, engineer, secretary, and he has been department chaplain since 1980. Tomko is an honorary member of Engine Co. 202 and the Emergency Squad. With all of his many titles and a wallet full of ID cards, Tomko said, “The best title I've ever had was ‘Firefighter’.” He explained it as doing something he really loves, and there is a special place in his heart for firefighting. He will do it as long as he can. DOWNS: A smoky fire in a Phillipsburg manufacturing plant on Sitgreaves St. took about two hours to control and left three firefighters with minor injuries, on Sept. 1st, Chief Rich Hay said in a news release. UPS: In September, Carlstadt volunteer firefighter Jarrett Milligan was named Bergen County Veteran of the Week by the Veteran's Services of Bergen County. Milligan enlisted in the US Navy in 2000, serving sixyears. He was a damage control man and left the Navy as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. Milligan is currently the Vice President of Environment Health Safety for the Northeast Region at Skanska. He has been a member of the Carlstadt Fire Department since 1998. DOWNS: Newark Engine 18 was involved in an MVA at Seymore & Clinton av.'s, Sept. 3rd, that caused damage to the front bumper. UPS: The owners of an 88-unit apartment building gutted by fire before leasing began, Aug. 21st., donated $18,000 to the Somerville volunteer firefighters for their efforts in keeping the huge blaze from

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The NJ & NY Volunteer Firemen's Association's Ladies Auxiliary Leadership Award was presented to Wallington Auxiliary member Mary Ann Palmer, 3rd from left, by, L-R, 2nd Vice President Bryan Hennig, 1st Vice President Roy De Young Jr. and President Peter De Vries.

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Wallington Ex-Chief Mark Tomko, 3rd from left, received the NJ & NY VFA's Service Award, sponsored by the Hillsdale F.D. Making the presentation were, L-R, Hillsdale President Peter Hard, Fire Chief Tom Kelley and Ex-Chief Frank Glucker.

spreading to a second building on the property. Abe Strulovich, a partner in A&A Somerville LLC, owner of Somerville PARC of Fairview Avenue, made the presentation to local officials on Sept. 9th. “When they expressed to us that they needed better equipment to properly handle mid-rise fires, we knew it was our duty to help them,” Strulovich said. DOWNS: At 8:47 p.m. on Sept. 3rd, Bayonne first responders were dispatched to Newark Bay, off Veteran's Stadium, for a report of a woman in the water. During a heavy rain storm police and fire units spotted a woman about 200-300 yards off shore, according to an O.E.M. Release. The fire department launched two marine units and made contact within minutes. The woman refused to be rescued and evaded rescuers. Two fire department swimmers went into the bay and attempted a rescue, but the woman remained combative. At about 10 p.m. firefighters were able to safely pull her aboard the vessel. She was taken to the 16th Street boat dock and then to a local hospital. Also assisting included the NYPD, NJ Regional Fireboat Task Force and Mc Cabe Ambulance. UPS: Days after announcing that he and his family had been diagnosed with COVID-19, and have since beat it, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thanked members of Ridgefield Engine Co. 2 with pairs of his Project Rock Under Armour sneakers. The firefighters received the gift by way of Under Armour and the First Responder Children's Foundation, a New York nonprofit that provides financial support for children and families of first responders. DOWNS: Four “squatters” jumped from second-floor windows

prior to fire department arrival at a fire involving an abandon dwelling on South 6th St., Camden, Sept. 10th, according to Tap into Camden. The jumpers were not injured, officials said. The building was reported to be fortified so an extensive forcible entry effort was conducted. UPS: The five-year effort to combine Hamilton Township's nine independent, tax levying fire districts into one unified fire department will be a reality on January 1, 2021, officials said. This will be a municipal fire department funded by local taxes. The plan calls for the Hamilton Township F.D. to operate six engine companies and two ladder companies with the current 133 sworn firefighters that are working in the township's current districts, and led by a Chief of Department, according to a NJ.com release. DOWNS: Freehold Borough's La Cipollina Ristorante, on West Main St., was damaged by a fire that started in the kitchen, Sept. 13th. According to the owners Facebook post, they believed the fire was caused by a motor that malfunctioned near a water heater. “All clients eating in the restaurant and staff were safely evacuated from the restaurant while out brave kitchen staff contained the fire until Freehold's finest police and fire company arrived,” owners Anthony Braica and Matthew Higgins wrote. UPS: Newly appointed firefighters in Millburn are Brandon Densmore, Victor Carvajal and Amber Lueddeke DOWNS: A 62-year-old woman died as the result of a 2-alarm fire that involved a Doremus St. home in Paterson, Sept. 16th. Two police officers noticed smoke coming from the building and entered to look for

occupants, Director Jerry Speziale said. The officers discovered the woman in the smoke-filled dwelling and took her outside. She succumbed to her injuries at St. Joseph's Regional M.C. UPS: Recent promotions within the Teaneck F.D. include John Dixon to battalion chief and Brian Taylor to captain. New lieutenants are: Alan Russ, Michael Tosney, Andrew Gonzalez, William Fischer and David Brown. DOWNS: Fire heavily damaged the 12-unit condominium building on Stiles Ave., Maple Shade, on Sept. 17th. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, officials said. UPS: New fire lieutenants in Union are: Ed Collins, Frank Manzo, Helmut Krauth, William Votapek and Dan Roman. DOWNS: A Garfield police officer lost her Van Winkle Ave. home in a multiple-alarm fire that killed her two cats and displaced five other families, Sept. 19th. Flames spread to two neighboring homes. P.O. Rebecca Schmidt is a 4-year member of the G.P.D. She worked as an EMT and a paramedic before joining the police department. Garfield PBA Local 46 has set up a Venmo account to raise funds for the family. Donations can be sent to the account, “GarfieldPBA-FoundationInc,” according to “The Record.” UPS: Recent Paterson F.D. promotions include Mike Walker to battalion chief and John Candelo to captain. Firefighter Troy Ayers was appointed to serve as the department's coordinator of emergency management. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Taxpayer Burns in Irvington Leaving Residents Homeless A three-alarm blaze that worked its way from the first floor to the cockloft of a multi-occupancy building in Irvington left six businesses shattered and more than a dozen residents from JUMP TO FILE# the apartments 092220101 above homeless on September 20th. Irvington units were sent to 122 Myrtle Ave. at the corner of Madison at about 11:10 P.M. for the report of a fire. On arrival, a working fire was transmitted for a fire in a supermarket in the corner of the structure. Smoke was showing from the second and third floors prompting a second alarm to be transmitted and a signal 9 from Newark to the scene. Companies opened up and hit the fire in the supermarket. Smoke intensified from the upper floors and from the vent holes in the roof. Flames vented from the cockloft vent but was knocked down quickly. Two additional engines were requested followed by a call for the third alarm to be filled out. Members opened up on all floors and slowly made progress. The fire was placed “Probably will hold” at

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Ups & Downs Continued from Page 8

DOWNS: During a police pursuit in Paterson, Sept. 18th, the suspects turned on to Rosa Parks Blvd. and almost ran into a fire department rehab tent at the scene of a 3-alarm fire. Director Jerry Speziale said the car swerved toward the curb, narrowly missing the rehab area. The chase occurred as A&E's TV show “Live Rescue” was filming at the fire scene. The director did not comment on why the sedan was being pursued, but he confirmed that two suspects were in custody. UPS: The Knights of the Inferno Firerfighter/Military Motorcycle Club's mother chapter will donate a 1996, 50-foot “TeleSqurt,” apparatus from the Union Gardens Fire

Company of Union Beach, to a fire department in Mexico. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire damaged two stores and six apartments on Main Ave., Passaic, Sept. 19th. UPS: Roseland and Fort Lee firefighters who are regular participants in the Fight for Air Club, in New York City, have been chosen for the lung association's inaugural 2021 Fight for Air Club's firefighter calendar, to raise funds to support the vision of a world free of lung disease. DOWNS: A 4-alarm fire consumed two Oak St. dwellings and damaged two others in Passaic, Sept. 26th. Forty people from 14 families were displaced.

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JUMP TO FILE #091020102 ported heavy fire showing, transmit first alarm. Command reported two lines in service, one line in the garage and a second line into the dwelling, with minor extension. Fire was held to the garage and car out front. Second alarm dispatched Engine 8281, Millstone Tanker 8295, Hightstown Ladder 41 and Applegarth Tower 57 which were cancelled enroute. Also responding

was Hamilton Township Fire Police. Units were on location until 2:40 P.M. Mercer County Fire Marshal James Greschak investigated. The cause is listed as accidental, spontaneous combustion, due to discarded lacquer soaked rags placed in sealed plastic garbage bag, then in plastic trash can. Homeowner had built a wood table, finished same with linseed oil based lacquer in the morning prior to the fire. - BOB SHERMAN JR.

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Clifton Fourth-Alarm Damages Three Homes A four-alarm fire gutted two Clifton homes and damaged a third on the evening of August 30th. The blaze broke out around 8:30 P.M. with a reported address of 13 East 2nd Street . As first due companies arrived, heavy fire from a car in the driveway already ex- JUMP TO FILE# tended to both homes 083120116 on either side. A second-alarm was quickly struck as both homes became well involved. Hand lines were stretched to go to work in both buildings along with a blitz fire gun. A third-alarm was struck bringing additional companies to the scene. Heavy fire vented through the roof of number 13. Ladder 3’s ladder pipe went into operation along with outside lines. A fourth-alarm was struck bringing additional mutual aid to the scene to work. All visible fire was reported knocked down around 10:30 P.M. Mutual aid who assisted either at the scene or covering came from Elmwood Park, West Paterson, Rutherford , Little Falls, Paterson, Passaic , Montclair, Bloomfield and Nutley. Teaneck Box-54 for rehab also operated. One firefighter injury was treated on scene. The cause wasn't immediately determined. The fire displaced nine people.

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, September 22, 2020 - Campbell Supply Company the northeast leader in commercial and emergency vehicle sales and service today announced they purchased Cruzan’s Freightliner a leading service, sales and parts dealership for Freightliner and Isuzu Trucks. Cruzan’s joins Campbell’s business unit and in recognition of the acquisition will go to market under W. Campbell Supply Company of Atlantic County, LLC. The acquisition is the latest action driven by Campbell’s strategic plan and will result in the achievement of 3 of the plans key goals. Market share growth, increase revenue and geographic expansion by the way of delivering on the promise of increasing the service and the distribution footprint in the northeast region. “This is an exciting day for Campbell” said Scott Campbell, President of Campbell Supply Company. “As we welcome the Cruzan family to the Campbell family and work to grow to combine businesses, we see many opportunities for additional expansion into the emergency vehicle market in the state of New Jersey. Our long term strategy is to further broaden our geographic foot-

print with increased capabilities for each location to offer a comprehensive suite of products and services in support of fire truck and emergency vehicle sales and service.” Campbell said. Dale Cruzan, Sr. started his business in the late 1960’s as Dale’s Automotive Service and alongside his wife Carol ran a part time shop repairing cars and light trucks. In 1984, Dale’s Automotive Service became a full service parts and sales source for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The company was renamed Cruzan’s Truck Service Inc. Shortly thereafter, Mercedes-Benz Trucks were discontinued in the United States and Cruzan’s became a Freightliner commercial truck dealer for sales, parts and service. Cruzan’s is a family operated business and holds the same values and similar history as Campbell Supply Company. “We look forward to blending both companies’ strengths into one to provide sales and aftermarket support for which both companies are known for.” said Campbell. About Campbell Supply: Campbell Supply Company is family/veteran-owned franchised dealership chain serving New Jersey and New York’s Hudson Valley. With 5 locations in Montgomery,

NY, Lafayette, NJ, Newark, NJ, Woodbidge, NJ, and headquarters in South Brunswick, NJ, Campbell is a leader in the region for commercial truck and emergency vehicle sales and service. The company has been in business since 1967 and represents Daimler Trucks North America’s Freightliner product line, REV Fire Groups Spartan, Smeal and LTI fire truck line as well as Detroit, Cummins, Alliance Truck Parts and EVI. More information can be obtained on our website: www.campbellsupply.com About Cruzan’s Freightliner Cruzan’s Freightliner is a family owned business that started in the 1960’s, originally a Mercedes-Benz truck dealership Cruzan became a Freightliner commercial truck dealership in 1984. In 1998, a second location was opened in Egg Harbor Township outside Atlantic City, NJ, which the company quickly outgrew and relocated in a new facility in Absecon, NJ. In 2010, the Pleasantville location became a parts and service dealership for Isuzu Trucks. Both locations are Cummins Engine dealers and the Bridgeton, NJ location is a Detroit Diesel Engine dealer. - PROVIDED

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NEVER FORGET

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Every year since 2007, a group of photographers have held a photo shoot for firefighters of their rigs in front of the twin 9-11 beams. This has always been at no charge to the departments both career and volunteer to express thanks for the job they do. This year 186 emergency vehicles from four states gathered at Liberty State Park to gather with their brother first responders for the photo shoot, and to be sure those lost on that day are never forgotten.

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Fair Lawn Firefighters Battle Garage Fire Fair Lawn firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on a busy Saturday night as another multiple alarm fire was being fought a few towns away. Firefighters were dispatched to 0-82 Yerger Rd. just before 9 P.M. for a reported house fire. Upon arrival, command confirmed a JUMP TO FILE# working garage fire 092020113 attacked to the house with smoke showing. A second-alarm was quickly transmitted as other towns in the area, including Fair Lawn, were proving mutual aid at a four-alarm fire in Garfield two towns away. Engine 5 arrived first on scene and stretched two lines and began an interior attack. The fire, which was located in the garage, had spread to the basement of the home. Companies forced entry into the garage and extinguished the fire as interior crews were able to locate the fire in the basement moments later. The fire, which was extinguished within a half an hour, was kept to the garage side of the home and had minimal extension to the upper floors. Mutual aid from Saddle Brook, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus assisted on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you have photos you would like to see in our Where are they Now? feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

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Members of East Brunswick Fire Co. 1, in Old Bridge Twp., converted this 1989 Ford F350/Grumman into a Marine Search & Rescue Unit. It saw original duty with the Ocean Beach Fire Co. of Toms River.

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Gregory "GG" Greene received his Honorary Deputy Fire Chief's badge and ID card from Chief of Department Steve McGill and Mayor Steven Fulop during a 2019 department ceremony at City Hall.

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Jersey City, N.J. - When he was 10-years-old, Gregory Greene was rescued from his burning home by city firefighters. Later, his father took him to the Communipaw Avenue firehouse for a visit with the members of Engine Co. 20 and Truck Co. 5. The rest is history. He spend some 55-years hanging around that firehouse with his second family at his home-awayfrom-home. Engine 20 and Truck 5 are gone, but the house remains as the quarters of Rescue Co. 1 and Squad Co. 4. In his later years, he battled many health issues, and his time would be spent at a rehab center in the Heights section of the city. Firefighters would stop by to check on him and let Gregory know he was still in their hearts. Gregory Greene passed away in September. Since his youth, Gregory

JUMP TO FILE #092420109 would respond to fires in his neighborhood and assisted firefighter in anyway that he could. He had his gloves on and he was ready for duty. Gregory's unofficial duty was to line line up empty air bottles in the street. Back at quarters, he would help fill those bottles in the rear of the firehouse. He was very experienced in handling SCBA, and he was the unofficial Mask Service Unit, before the department organized such a unit. He also looked after the firehouse when members were out on routine calls. On June 21st, 2019, the FDJC held a Meritorious Award Ceremony at City Hall. Firefighters were recognized for their courage, experience and life saving actions.

At the center of the ceremony was the department's loyal friend, Gregory Greene, 65. Before firefighters received their awards, Chief of Department Steve Mc Gill and Mayor Steven Fulop named Gregory Honorary Deputy Chief, receiving a badge and ID card. During the ceremony, Gregory sat in the front row, along with family members. As firefighters came forward to receive their awards, they all turned to “GG” and offered him a salute and/or a handshake. A statement on a Facbook page said: “Gregory will be remembered for his smile, enormous personality and his genuine love for every member of the JCFD. Especially Squad 4 and Rescue 1.” - RON JEFFERS

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Montgomery Car 46's 2019 Chevy Tahoe is operated by Chief George Gurzo and his "aide," Reagan, in the back seat.

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Hamilton Township's nine independent fire districts are scheduled to merge into one unified fire department on January 1, 2021, officials recently announced. Hamilton's Rusling Hose Company used this 1962 Mack 1000-gpm pumper.

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Trenton South Battalion chief's respond to fires in this 2015 Ford F250, possessing an ARE cap.

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In Toms River District 2, Silverton Chief Robert Sinnott answers alarms in this 2016 Chevy Tahoe.

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A Tale of Two Cities. Hoboken's duty battalion chief's unit, left, and Jersey City Deputy 1, together at a border-line fire involving a paper recycling business on Hope St. The fire brought a two-alarm assignment from Hoboken and three-alarms were transmitted by Jersey City, May 30th.

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The Rusling Hose Company members also operated this 1958 Pirsch 85-foot mid-mount aerial ladder.

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Passaic Firefighters Battles Second Alarm An overnight fire kept Passaic and mutual aid firefighters busy on a very humid September 10th, causing extensive damage but no reported injuries. Shortly after 3:30 A.M., units were dispatched to 15 De Bell Ct., a JUMP TO FILE# short dead end 091020103 street for the report of a fire. The first due truck and engine entered the block while other units had to remain on Bond Street. All family members were confirmed safely out of the home. Flames were traveling up the A/D corner of the 2 ½ story frame dwelling apparently from a garbage can fire. A second-alarm was sounded as the fire extended up the walls and into the attic area. Smoke intensified from the attic as companies opened up. Flames broke through the roof in several places, but was quickly knocked down. The fire was placed under control in about one hour. Companies from Clifton, Paterson, and Wallington worked on the scene. - BILL TOMPKINS

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Kochek Introduces New, Upgraded Pistol Grip Ball Valves September 14, 2020--Putnam, CT - Kochek Company, LLC has announced that new, custom Scotty pistol grip ball valves are replacing its former offerings. The new Kochek ball valves in 1.0” and 1.5" sizes are now sourced directly from Scotty® Firefighter to ensure durability and top-quality performance. To further meet the rigorous demands of the field, Kochek re-engineered the Scotty models to include a lightweight aluminum full-time 360º female swivel on all models and aluminum male threads on most models, excluding those with 1.5” NH Male threads. These high-flow pistol grip ball valves are compatible with most 1.0” and 1.5” threaded nozzles, allowing for flow rates up to 100 GPM. They come with a bail positioned on top, permitting reliable, smooth shut-off operation. All Kochek's standard finishes and colors are available on the aluminum components, and laser engraving is available. Scotty® Firefighter, a division of Scott Plastics Limited based in British Columbia, Canada, manufactures forestry hand pumps and backpacks, foam and gel systems,

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Members of the Linden's new Engine 3 stand with their chief by their Pierce pumper which is equipped with a 55 foot Skyboom. From L to R: Fire Chief W. Hasko, Jr., Captain B. Ferraro and FF's T. Braxton, C Haszko and R. Johns.

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This month we feature Brush 26 from the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department in Maurice River Township ( Cumberland County.) This truck formerly served with Chews Landing and according to the Leesburg chief the conversion was done by Chews so the truck is exactly as it was there with no additional; modifications. It is a 1992 Ford F-350, 4 x 4 with a 150 gpm pump and 250 gallon water tank. It has a 2 ½-inch tank fill. One unique feature is the setup for the whip lines. I have seen many whip lines in my travels but this one actually does not have a hose feeding the nozzles. There are two smooth bore guns that are fed directly through the pump. The chief demonstrates the effect of them in one of the photos. Features and equipment include a chair for the nozzle operation, a 2 ½ ton winch, chain saw, 1000 feet of forestry hose, hand fire extinguishers, AED, suction machine, BLS kit, Steamlight and Rigid spotlights.

Hot to trot… FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

Cooler autumn weather is the perfect time for chili; and while slow cookers are certainly popular when it comes to chili, nothing beats cooking it in a pot on the stove top so the aromas fill the firehouse. I mean, if chili ever had a “season” it most certainly is now. This dish is the quintessential fire-

house meal; it’s cheap, flavorful and can feed a crowd. Every year, firehouses all over the country have chili cookoffs, often resulting in heated competitions amongst local companies. See what I did there? And ask any firehouse chef, there are a million and one ways to make it and everyone has the best recipe. Most chili recipes are your standard beef, tomato and chile based, which is absolutely delicious and easily the most popular way to make it. But sometimes we crave variety or just something different to keep things interesting, and this Chipotle-Turkey Chili is the perfect answer to that. Ground

turkey is a great ingredient to use if you are looking to lighten up a dish. It has much less calories than beef, but still adds a ton of protein to help fill up the crew. But with this leaner meat also comes less flavor. With that being said, turkey is a blank canvas for other flavors like cumin, coriander and chipotle. Garnishing with avocado adds some extra healthy fat and cilantro is the perfect ingredient to brighten it up. So if you are looking for something different to make at the firehouse, but still keep everyone happy...look no further! Stay safe, eat well!

CHIPOTLE-TURKEY CHILI Serves 4

Ingredients:

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Leesburg Brush 26, 1992 Ford F-350 with 150 gpm pump and 250 gallon water tank.

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Right rear of Leesburg's Brush shows workmanship done by former owner, Chews Landing. Whip line nozzles can also be seen.

1 lb. Ground Turkey 1 Small Carrot, rough chopped 1 Celery, rough chopped 1 Medium Onion, rough chopped (½ reserved for garnish) 1 Garlic Clove 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped 2 - 14 oz. Cans Chopped Tomatoes (preferably fireroasted) 2 - 14 oz. Cans Black Beans, drained Adobo Sauce from can of Chipotle Peppers, to taste 1 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Coriander 1 tsp. Dried Oregano 1 tsp. Chili Powder Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste EVOO Garnish (Optional): 1 Avocado, chopped 1 Lime, cut into wedges 1 Jalapeno, sliced Chopped Raw Onion Handful of Fresh Cilantro, chopped

*Note: I am a firm believer that no pot of chili is the same when it comes to seasonings. Please taste yours and adjust it according to your liking. Procedure:

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Leesburg chief demonstrates operation of one of the whip line nozzles which is fed directly from the pump.

-In a food processor, combine the carrot, celery, ½ of the onion and garlic. Pulse into a paste. If you do not have a food processor, just finely mince them all together. This is your sofrito mixture.

-In a large stock pot over medium heat, add enough EVOO to cover the bottom of pot. When the oil is shimmering, add your ground turkey. Do NOT touch the turkey now until it starts to brown. At this point, season with a generous pinch of salt. Flip the turkey over and brown the other side. Add your sofrito mixture and start to break up the turkey. Cook, stirring frequently until mixture just starts to get some color. -Add the dried spices, stir until fragrant. Now add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

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-Add the bell pepper and 1 can of black beans. Bring to a simmer. Puree the other can of black beans in a food processor and add to the pot. This step is optional but adds body to the chili. If you don’t have a food processor you can just mash them up with a fork. After about 10 minutes or so, taste and adjust and seasonings/spices. At this point, add the chipotle a little at a time. Taste and adjust. -Continue cooking for 20-30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with avocado, cilantro, chopped onion and lime wedge.

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Englewood Second Alarm Commercial Building Fire Englewood firefighters made quick work of a fire in a large twostory warehouse that went to two alarms Saturday night, September 12th. Firefighters were dispatched to 330 S. Van Brunt St. just before 8 P.M. for an activated fire alarm in a large food distribution ware- JUMP TO FILE# house. On arrival of 091420113 first units, a fire in the warehouse was confirmed with a heavy smoke condition. A second-alarm was transmitted bringing a ladder from Hackensack, an engine from Teaneck, and a FAST Team from Tenafly. Interior crews were able to knock down the fire, which was kept in check by sprinklers, with the initial attack line. An additional FAST Team was requested from Bergenfield as Tenafly was put to work to assist with overhaul and check for any extension. A special request was made to the Mahwah FD for their fan boat to assist in the ventilation of smoke from the large warehouse. The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes. No injures were reported and the fire is under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS

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Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-pol i c e - e m s . c o m www.fire-police-ems.com Price $69.95 This is the final disk of the five DVD set and features Rescue 5 stationed in the Borough of Staten Island. The footage takes place in 1997 when they were assigned a Mack MR/Saulsbury rescue truck with a walk-in body in which four crew members suited up and sat during responses. Their current rescue trucks have non-walk-in bodies

and the entire crew rides in the cab. This DVD is 45 minutes rather than the others which were 60 minutes. This coverage is different than the other four in the following respects: There is no introduction by any member of the company and there are no interviews or training sessions with specialized equipment. There is also no narration by the videographer. All that can be heard is radio traffic which is not very audible in most cases. There is also no indication of what is burning, nor the date, box number or the number of alarms. On the back of the jacket of the set is a brief explanation of what is within and two third alarm fires are mentioned. The fires are spectacular! One is in an attached two story building which could be a dwelling, offices or commercial establishments. Take your pick! The buildings are fully involved with exposures being threatened. Tower ladder steams and some handlines operate and have their work cut out

for them. The second fire appears to be in what might be a private property with several expensive dwellings. The main fire is in the middle and two large buildings are exposed and burning. It is unclear what is burning in the middle. There is a construction shovel on the property which suggests that there was work in progress and the main fire may have been a building under construction because not much is left of it. Tower Ladder 77 comes in off the street and goes to work with its platform stream. Rescue 5 is heavily engaged in both of these fires but a videographer would never be able to get close enough to view them. Other parts of this DVD involve riding along with the crew while they gear up during responses. The DVD is also dedicated to a firefighter from the company who lost his life and part of the proceeds will help his family. This footage is a fitting way to bring to a close a salute to New York City rescues!

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Jersey City Ladder Co. 4 will replace their current battle scarred tower with this 2020 Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot Ascendant model platform. It has a wheelbase of 262" and overall height of 10'8." It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Linden Engine Co. 3 has been assigned a 2020 Pierce Enforcer 2000-gpm/500-gwt pumper equipped with a 55foot Sky-Boom. The cab has four seats and a storage cabinet. There are adjustable trays, shelves and slideout tool trays. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Nutley Engine 1 received a 2020 Pierce Arrow X model 1500-gpm750-gwt pumper with a 196" wheelbase, Cummins 450-hp motor and a 6 kW hydraulic generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Plainfield Engine Co. 2 has been assigned a 2019 E-One Typhoon model 1500-gpm/530-gwt pumper with a cab that has seating for four members plus a storage cabinet. It was sold by Absolute Fire Equipment Co.

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North Plainfield has broken from previous tradition and placed into service a red colored 2020 Ferrara 1500gpm/750-gwt pumper that is equipped with extrication tools and a 6 kW generator. The previous fire apparatus color was white.

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Chester Engine 1 is now in service with a 2020 Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/1000-gwt/25-gft pumper with a Husky Foam System. There are three cross lay beds, a booster reel and a six-man cab. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Somers Point Engine 44 received a 2020 Pierce Enforcer Somers Point Engine 46 has been assigned a 2020 Montgomery Engine 46-8 has a 2020 Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/750-gwt pumper sold by Fire & Safety Services. Pierce Enforcer PUC model 1500-gpm/750-gwt rescue- 2000-gpm/750-gwt pumper with Husky Foam System and pumper. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. a six-man cab. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Hillsborough Tanker 37 has been assigned a 2020 Pierce Enforcer 2000-gpm/3000-gwt/50-gft apparatus with Husky Foam System and a 8 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Hillsborough Engine 38 (Woods Road) received a 2020 Pierce Impel top-mount 1500-gpm/750-gwt/35-gft pumper, possessing an hydraulic ladder rack, light tower and 6 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

On September 9th, Garfield Engine Co. 1 accepted delivery of a 2020 Pierce Velocity 2000-gpm/750-gwt pumper with an eight-man cab. It has a Detroit Diesel 525-hp engine, 257" wheel base, and possesses a light tower and 10 kW generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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APPARATUS IN ACTION

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This Is Chief 59 from the U.S. Coast Guard on the scene of an automatic fire alarm at the Virginia Hotel on Washington St. In Cape May on September 17th.

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This Is Ladder 57 from the West Cape May Fire Company on the scene of an automatic fire alarm at the Virginia Hotel on Washington St. In Cape May on September 17th.

This Is Engine 5931 From The U.S. Coast Guard on the scene of an automatic fire alarm at the Virginia Hotel On Washington St. in Cape May on September 17th. ALAN HOFFMAN

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North Hudson Squad 1's new Ferrara rescue-pumper turns out from the 43rd St firehouse, in Union City, to answer an AFA run on September 21st.

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Paterson Battles Overnight Fourth Alarm Paterson firefighters were able to contain a raging four-alarm fire that left 29 residents homeless from possibly spreading to numerous additional homes on September 19th. On arrival at 86 Redwood Ave. shortly before 4:00 A.M., heavy fire was involving the rear of the large two-story duplex home from the first floor to above the roof. The fire had entered on all floors and attic. A garage in the rear was well involved and flames had extended to the exposure “B” home. Deputy Chief Calamita transmitted a second-alarm on arrival and a third-alarm within 10 minutes.

JUMP TO FILE #092120101 Firefighters attempted an interior attack on the original fire building, but rapidly deteriorating conditions forced them outside for an exterior attack. A fourth-alarm was called for as fire spread to a home on Jasper Street in the rear. Two tower ladders, two deck guns, several ground monitors, and multiple hand lines were put into operation. The multiple streams had the heavy fire knocked down in about a half hour, but pockets of fire re-

mained. By about 6:30 A.M., the fire was able to be placed under control and units began to be released. The original fire building, the exposure building, and a garage in the rear were destroyed. The home on Jasper Street and the exposure “2A” building suffered less significant damage. There were no initial reports of injuries or a cause. The Passaic County Prosecutors Office and fire investigators were called to the scene. Clifton, Passaic and Woodland Park provided mutual aid at the scene. - BILL TOMPKINS

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Members of the Paterson Fire Department Honor Guard at the city's 9-11 memorial.

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Ladder 2 with the North Wildwood Fire Department is a 2020 Ferrara with a HD 107’ Ladder and a 2000 G.P.M. pump and a 500 gallon tank.

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Officers of the Paterson FD assembled for the city's 9/11 memorial. L-R: Captain Eggers, Deputy Chief Bradley, Battalion Chief Machines, Deputy Chief Caposella.

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North Plainfield firefighters pose with the department's new, Ferrara 1500-gpm pumper, painted red, replacing the previous white apparatus color for the department.

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West Milford Search and Rescue and Vernon Fire Department with members of Englewood Fire Dept. completed the Tunnel To Towers 5K and the Stair climb by completing the Stairway to Heaven section of the Appalachian.

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Rigs of Nontraditional Colors

Author’s note: In the September column it was reported by one of our dealer’s that the Pennington Road Fire Company in Ewing Township (Mercer County) ordered a pumper. I have since been advised that apparently the updated designation is now Ewing Township Fire Department, Station 30. This month we feature two fire departments in Gloucester County who broke tradition some time ago when the members decided they did not want apparatus of a traditional color. One is Whitman Square in Washington Township and the other is Port Norris. In the case of Whitman Square, they decided on robin’s egg blue as their color and Port Norris members noticed a 1990 Seagrave pumper from Keyport (Monmouth County) with a color that attracted them. That color is Cadillac red. That is how it was described to me when it was delivered and I photographed it for the dealer. It is sort of a deep maroon. Port Norris picked a different roof color than Keyport. Colors today are so numerous they are now only describing them with a number rather than a shade. In the photos from Whitman Square is their newest E1022, a Spartan ER with a Gladiator LFD chassis. Specs include a Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale DSD single-stage 1500 gpm pump, Pro Poly 750 gallon water tank, Akron Apollo deck gun, Akron Mercury hand monitor, 1 ¾-inch front bumper line, six-inch front and rear intakes and Whelen scene lighting. Next is a XE-1021, a 1981 American LaFrance Century Telesqurt which was retired and later served with a couple of out of state FD’s according to sources. It was last used on a farm and the farmer sold it back to the fire company. It can be placed in service if needed. Utility 1027 is next and is 2000 International/Saulsbury and then L-1026 a 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC, with Ascendant aerial and last is E-1021, a 2003 Spartan Gladiator/Saulsbury pumper. Port Norris photos consist of Tender 1111, a 2012 Mack Granite/KME elliptical tanker and E-1103 a 2005 Spartan Advantage Flat Floor/Elite pumper with a large water tank. See the photos for more details. In dealer news Firefighter 1 has delivered a Ferrara heavy rescue to the North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue (Hudson County.) It is on an Igniter chassis and ahs a walk-in body of extruded aluminum. Firefighter 1 also had taken in a 2004 Seagrave pumper from the Budd Lake VFD (Morris County) when they sold them their new rescue and has since sold the pumper to the Greeley, PA VFD. VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists has made the following ambulance deliveries: to the McCabe Ambulance Service in Bayonne (Hudson County) two 2021 AEV Fleethawks on Ford E-350 chassis; to Lacey Township EMS (Ocean County) a Horton remount on a 2019 Ford E-450 chassis; to Cooper UniPlease send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.

APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

Whitman Square L-1026, 2018 Pierce Enforcer PUC, 1500/500, 107 foot Ascendant aerial. It has a 2 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Whitman Square E-1022, 2020 Spartan ER Gladiator 1500/750. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.

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Whitman Square E-1021, 2003 Spartan Gladiator/Saulsbury 1500/750 and 9.7 kw generator.

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Whitman Square X-1021, 1981 American LaFrance Century 1500/500 with 50 foot Telesqurt and 3.5 kw generator.

Port Norris E-1101, 2005 Spartan Advantage/Elite 2000/1800 with 8 kw generator.

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Whitman Square Utility 1027, 2000 International 4900/Saulsbury with 25 kw generator and air cascade system.

versity Healthcare in Camden, the first of five Ford T-350 AEV Transit Type II’s; To the Cherry Hill FD (Camden County) a second AEV 172 on a Ford E-450 chassis ; to the LambertvilleNew Hope Ambulance Rescue Squad (Hunterdon County) an AEV Type III on a 2020 Ford E-350 chassis; to the Long Hill FAS (Morris County) a Horton 553 Type III on a 2019 Ford E-450 chassis; to the Vineland FD (Cumberland County) a second Horton 553 on a 2019 Ford E-350 chassis and to the Buena Vista Township EMS (Atlantic County), a Horton 553 Type III on a 2019 Ford E-450 chassis. First Priority Emergency Vehicles apparatus division reports the delivery

of a KME custom rescue pumper to the Mantua Township FD in Gloucester County. Specs include a Severe Service LFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, 16,500 pound front mounted winch, Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump with side mount panel, 750 gallon poly water tank, stainless steel Flex 179 inch body with low hose bed, full height/width and depth compartments, roof top compartments, ROM doors, easy access ground ladders down to frame rail, Harrison 20 kw PTO generator, Will Burt Night Scan and new Mantua blacked out color scheme with all bright surfaces blacked out. First Priority’s EMS division reports the following ambulance deliv-

Port Norris T-1111, 2012 Mack Granite/KME 1500/'3000. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles. JOHN M. MALECKY

eries: Four First Priority remounts on Ford E-450 chassis (Laurel Lake EMS in Commercial Township, Millville FD, both Cumberland County, Freehold EMS in Monmouth County and Jersey Shore Hatzolah. Also Central Jersey Hatzolah received a Demers MXP150 on a Ford F-350 4 x 4 chassis. Orders include for the Old Bridge Township EMS (Middlesex County) two Crestline CCL150 Type III ambulances on Ford E-350 chassis and for Central Jersey Hatzolah two Demers MXP150 on Ford F-350 4 x 4 chassis.

Absolute Fire Protection has delivered the two E-ONE Typhoon rescue pumpers to Teaneck (Bergen County.) They are designated “squads” and have storage for rescue tools and equipment from their 2006 E-ONE heavy rescue which was disbanded and the apparatus sold ti the Ramsey Rescue Squad in the same county. Absolute was contracted to refurb this vehicle for Ramsey. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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Members of Paterson Engine 4 & Ladder 2 "North Side." Left to Right: Firefighter J. Williams, Firefighter E. Perez Jr, Captain Zaccone, Firefighter F. Guillen, Firefighter Mantilla, Firefighter M. Robinson, & Captain Hawkins.

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Attending the Paterson 9-11 memorial included, L-R: Deputy Chief Bucker, Rev. Msgr. Sylva and Chief of Department Mc Dermott.

Apparatus of the Month Specs on the Teaneck squads include Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engines, Hale Qmax, 1500 gpm pumps, UPF 780 gallon water tanks, an Akron Apollo deck gun with TFT ExtendaGun, 1 ¾-inch front bumper line, oneinch booster reel midship mounted on the right side and HiViz scene lighting. They received and order from South Amboy (Middlesex County) for two Typhoon pumper for Engines’ 9 and 10. They are prepping two Typhoon pumpers with low hosebeds for the Lawrence Road and Slackwood Fire Companies in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) and a 2000 gallon stainless steel, wetside tanker on a Peterbilt 567 chassis for Kinnelon (Morris County.) Blaze Emergency Equipment reports the delivery of a Sutphen custom pumper to Lower Alloways Creek FDHancocks Bridge, Salem County. Specs include a Monarch chassis with 73 inch long aluminum cab with 10 inch raised roof, aluminum body, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, power windows, eight seats (seven with SCBA) cab interior custom compartments, Waterous CMU, two stage 2000 gpm pump, 1000 gallon poly water tank, two full flow four-inch LDH discharges, three preconnected speedlays, 100% stainless steel piping, booster reel, deck gun with TFT Extenda-Gun, adjustable swing-out tool board, fully enclosed ladder and hard suction compartment and a 6 kw hydraulic generator. Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce orders: For the Scul-

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lville FC in Egg Harbor Township (Atlantic County) a Kenworth 880 elliptical tanker and for Ramtown in Howell Township (Monmouth County) an International 507, 4 x 4 interface/wildland pumper. Pierce deliveries include a Velocity pumper to Garfield (Bergen County), an Enforcer 55 foot Skyboom to Linden (Union County), an Enforcer pumper to Somers Point FC 1 and an Enforcer PUC pumper to FC 2 (Atlantic County) an Enforcer heavy duty rescue pumper to Eatonown (Monmouth County) and an Enforcer pumper to Green Township in Sussex County. Seagrave Sales & Service received the following two orders in Somerset County: For the North Branch FC in Branchburg (Station 49). A pumper on a Marauder chassis with 190 inch wheelbase, 141 inch stainless steel cab and 25 inch cab access compartments. Other specs include a Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, 12 inch short front bumper, Waterous CSU, 2000 gpm pump, stainless steel pump plumbing, Elkhart #240, 95 gpm foam system, 750 gallon water and 20 gallon foam tanks, 146 inch stainless steel flush body, On Spot tire chains, rear intake in rear compartment, FRC scene lighting and FireTech scene lights. Also for the Franklin Park FC in Franklin Township, a pumper on a Capitol chassis with a 193.5 inch wheelbase, 142 inch stainless steel cab with eight inch raised roof and 27 inch cab access compartments. Other specs include a Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, 24 inch Line-X front bumper,

Waterous CMU, two-stagte 1500 gpm pump, stainless steel pump plumbing, 46 inch stainless steel operator’s stand, 500 gallon water tank, 155 inch stainless steel full depth flush body, and FireTech HiViz combination scene light package. Emergency Equipment Sales & Service has delivered an HME AhrensFox pumper to Newtonville in Buena Vista Township (Atlantic County.) Specs include an HME 1871W chassis with Cummins L9 diesel engine, Ahrens-Fox 1750 gpm single-stage stainless steel pump (the first AhrensFox pump in NJ), 1000 gallon water tank, stainless steel rescue pumper body with top mount panel, front and rear intakes and Harrison hydraulic generator. Their ambulance division has delivered to Hackensack-Meridian Health their eight remount. This one is of a Wheeled Coach Type III module onto a Ford E-350 chassis. Also a custom Type III Excellance ambulance is being prepared for delivery to the Florence Township Fire District 1 (Burlington County.) it is based on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis and is a custom build with custom cabinetry, length and height. It also features Whelen lighting and an EES installed Stryker Powerload System and Excellance’s fully welded roll-cage construction. Campbell Supply LLC has delivered to Wayne Township FC 1 (Passaic County) the 2004 Spartan Gladiator/Saulsbury pumper refurbished by Spartan ER at their Pennsylvania plant.

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Vehicle News

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Perth Amboy Rescue 1 is now in service with a 2020 Pierce Arrow XT walk-in rescue apparatus. Numerous features include adjustable shelves, slide out trays, 9000-lb portable winch, Onan 25 kW generator and a 243inch wheelbase. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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In Old Bridge Township District 4, Madison Park Engine North Brunswick Engine 101 has been assigned a 2019 407 is now in service with a 2019 E-One Typhoon model Pierce Saber model 2000-gpm/750-gwt pumper with a six1500-gpm/780-gwt pumper. It carries extrication tools, a man cab. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. 6 kW generator and a four bank air cascade system. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

In Old Bridge Twp., the Cheesequake F.D. has placed into service a 2019 Sutphen 1500-gpm/750-gwt pumper with a six-man cab, roll-out tool tray, plus the ground ladders and hard suction hose are located in a rear hose bed compartment.

Teaneck has accepted delivery of two E-One Typhoon model 1500-gpm/780-gwt rescue-pumpers, designated Squads 23 and 24. Features include a 5-man cab with storage space, tool board, extrication tools and a 9000-lb portable winch. They were sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

Washington Engine Co. 1 in Matawan received a 2020 EOne Typhoon 1500-gpm/1030-gwt pumper equipped with a NightScan light tower. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Hillsborough Brush 38 has been assigned a 2019 Ford North Wildwood Ladder 2 has been assigned a 2020 Wildwood Rescue 3 is a 2020 Ferrara Ultra model apparaF550/4WD/CET 60-gpm/250-gwt apparatus. Ferrara Inferno model 2000-gpm/500-gwt/107-foot quint. tus that is part of the Cape May County USAR.

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Congratulations to Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company and Old Bridge Fire District 2 on the delivery of their Sutphen Pumper Features Include:

• 2020 Monarch Extreme Duty chassis • Seating for 6

• 10” raise, 73” extension • Cummins L9 450

• Hale QMax 2000 GPM • 750 water tank

• Whelen Emergency Lightning • Whelen 12v scene lighting

Blaze Emergency Equipment Company 102 Firehouse Rd. Browns Mills, NJ 08015

Phone: 609-893-3600 • info@blazeemergency.com

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FACES OF NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EMERGENCY SERVICES

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Harrison's on duty force stand by their new Pierce pumper. From L to R: Captains' M. Green and F. Faugno and FF's N. Nicastro, N. Czander, J. Defuria, H. Londono, J. Moscinski and P. Nyatome, Battalion Chief J. Nichirco, FF's F. Cupo, J. Patterson and Deputy Chief H. Richard.

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Paterson Battalion Chief AJ Woods while on mutual aid to Clifton for a four-alarm fire on August 30th on East 2nd st.

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Members of the Teaneck Fire Department stand by one of their new E-ONE squads. From L To R: Lt. A, Gonzales and FF's C. Harris and H. Haynes

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Members of the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps. stand by their 2019 Ford Transit 250/AEV ambulance. From L to R: Sergeant J. Felix and EMT C Monrroy.

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Elmwood Park Assistant Chief Rob Bruce, and members of Rescue 1 assisting at a fourth-alarm fire at 15 East 2nd St on August 30th.

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Don’t Vote for the Mule Your Vote Makes a Difference Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

In 1938 the name Boston Curtis appeared on the ballot for Republican Committeeman from Milton Washington. In reality, Boston Curtis was a donkey. The town’s mayor sponsored the animal to demonstrate that people know very little about the candidates. He proved his point - the mule actually won the election! It’s sad but true that too many Americans know very little about their government. Did you know that 10 major political decisions were won by just 1 vote? By One Vote Oliver Cromwell was given control of England in 1845 By One Vote Charles I was executed in 1649

By One Vote English was made the official language in the U.S. over German in 1776

By One Vote Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845. By One Vote President Andrew Johnson was saved from execution after his impeachment in 1868 . By One Vote France was changed from a monarchy to a republic in 1875 By One Vote Rutherford B. Hayes became our 19th president in 1876 By One Vote Hitler won leadership of the German Nazi Party in 1923

By One Vote The US House of Representatives, in 1801, elected Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States By One Vote In 1941, the Selective Service Act (the draft) was saved by a one-vote margin just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked

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ACTION SHOTS If you have photos you would like to see in our “Action Shot” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Union City EMT's load two ambulances with victims of an MVA at 36th St. & Hudson Ave., September 2nd, after a collision that involved a city police car responding to an assist call.

Yes, Your Vote Makes a Difference

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man/woman rules, the people groan. This is why it is so very important for us to pray and vote. And know why we are voting for a particular candidate! I had someone tell me recently: “Well, I’m gonna sit this one out and just pray.” We need to understand something! We must pray AND VOTE!

I read a short story about two boys and their views on dealing with a crisis. Two Christian boys decided to take a short cut across a fenced field after church one day. After hopping the fence and walking a short distance they noticed a raging bull kicking up the dirt and snorting out of his nostrils. One boy looked at the other and said: “We better stop and pray.”The second boy looked at him and said: “No, we’d better run and pray.”

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Well, we better pray and vote! Critically important issues are at stake in this Presidential election Christian!

-How do you feel about abortion (sanctity of life)? -Late term and partial birth abortion? -Same sex marriage? -War, terrorism, foreign policy? -Open borders/closed borders? -Economy - the ability to prosper and grow and purchase homes etc.?

All of these and more will be heavily impacted by our next President. How do the presidential candidates values measure up to the Word of God (Bible)? 2 Samuel 23:3 “He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Don’t Vote for the Mule Your Vote Makes a Difference

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