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Master streams went into operation quickly to knock down the heavy volume of fire in a row of 56,000 pallets.

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Master streams went into operation quickly to knock down the heavy volume of fire in a row of 56,000 pallets.

Fairview, NJ. A fire in the center of a row of 56,000 pallets at Cutler Brothers lit up this industrial neighborhood on the evening of August 7th bringing in fire companies from several East Bergen municipalities.

Borough firefighters were paged out at about 9:35 p.m. for a fire reported in warehouse at 815 Fairview Avenue, just west of Broad Avenue (US Route 1 and 9).

Police arrived to reported a fire across the street in a tall row of wood pallets.

Engine 2 arrived, established a water supply, and went into a deck gun operation from Fairview Avenue. Truck 2 moved into the pallet yard and set up a ladder pipe.

Cliffside Park Ladder 1, which is dispatched automatically on a report of a fire in Fairview as the

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FAST team, also pulled into the lot to set up a ladder pipe. Fairview Engine 1 nosed into the pallet yard and placed their deck gun in operation. Engine 3 came in from the north and also used a deck gun.

What looked like a very long operation changed as the master streams knocked down the flames and penetrated into the pallets. Fort Lee Ladder 1's ladder pile was used on the west side of the blaze. Additional fire companies that reported to the scene included Ridgefield Engine 3 and Edgewater Engine 1.

A bucket loader from the Fairview DPW was activated to begin moving pallets out of the way. This was followed by prop-

erty owners and firefighters using four hi-lows to remove pallet piles away from hidden fire.

A trailer blocking the pallets was hooked up to a tractor and moved out of the way by owners for better access to the seat of the fire.

Eventually, piles of pallets were moved out to the burning wood and some of those piles were pulled out to be extinguished by a hand line. Another hand line was used to wet down the center pile of charred lumber.

There were no injuries during the height of the blaze as EMS units stood by. The Teaneck Box 54 Club set up near the EMS area to serve refreshments to the East Bergen firefighters.

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Handlines are used at the seat of the blaze so everyone can go home.

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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 Nebraska: Darrell Parker, 56 Rank: Chaplain/Firefighter Incident Date: August 10, 2014 Death Date: August 13, 2014 Fire Department: Fairbury Rural Fire Department Initial Summary: Chaplain/Firefighter Parker died in the hospital several days after the privately owned vehicle he was operating in response to a fire incident left the roadway and struck a tree. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Officials suspect that Parker may have experienced a medical emergency when he lost control of his vehicle.

Montana: Dave "Chief 5" Anderson, 66 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 22, 2014 Death Date: August 25, 2014 Fire Department: Fort Shaw Fire Department Initial Summary: Several weeks after being injured in a collision between two Fort Shaw fire trucks responding to a grass fire near Vaughn, Montana, Fire Chief Anderson passed away in Peace Hospice of Great Falls. According to media reports, Montana Highway Patrol said the driver of the other truck, a brush truck, missed a turnoff en route to the fire and was making a U-turn when Anderson crashed into him. The water tender (tanker) truck driven by Anderson tipped on its side and Anderson had to be extricated from the wreck. He was then transported to the hospital by ambulance. Anderson was later transferred to a Billings rehabilitation facility that specializes in traumatic brain injury, and then transferred to Peace Hospice. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the accident was not injured.

New Jersey: Richard Choate, 68 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 8, 2014 Death Date: September 8, 2014 Fire Department: Byram Township Fire Deptartment Initial Summary: The Byram Township Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm incident. Firefighter Choate responded and drove the tanker/tender apparatus to the scene, where he stood-by while personnel investigated.

The fire department cleared the scene shortly thereafter, and he fueled the apparatus upon returning to quarters. Members later reported that Choate appeared tired, but did not express

any complaints. Approximately five hours later, he was found unresponsive inside his personal vehicle, which had run off the road into a wooded area. Police and EMS responded, finding him in cardiac arrest. He was transported to a local hospital with CPR and AED use in progress. He was subsequently pronounced deceased at 1:03 p.m.

Michigan: William Russell “Uncle Will” Wiita, 47 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: September 8, 2014 Death Date: September 8, 2014 Fire Department: Coldsprings-Excelsior Fire and Rescue Station #6 Initial Summary: Approximately three hours after Assistant Fire Chief Wiita responded to a rescue/medical call, Wiita was found deceased at his residence from an apparent heart attack.

Ohio: Kevin J. Ollier, 60 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: September 4, 2014 Death Date: September 5, 2014 Fire Department: Anderson Township Fire & Rescue Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Ollier passed away from a sudden illness several hours after responding to a smell of smoke call at a nursing home.

North Carolina: John Derek Gupton, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 16, 2014 Death Date: September 17, 2014 Fire Department: Justice Rural Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While en route to a fire alarm, Firefighter Gupton lost control of the 2,500 gallon fire tanker he was operating when the apparatus left the roadway to the right, hit a ditch culvert and overturned. Gupton passed away from injuries sustained in the accident. An additional firefighter, who was a passenger in the apparatus, was treated for injuries and released from a local hospital.

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Newark Fire Department’s MacGyver retires

Notes from Ron Jeffers

Newark Firefighter Frank Bellina has been a familiar face serving the city and the state through his roles in the Newark Fire Department's Special Operations Division. He has been the mastermind behind the annual New Jersey USAI disaster drills at the Newark Fire Academy, creating rescue situation that included explosions and other incidents where people were trapped in buildings, vehicles, trains, tunnels, plus many other scenarios.

It earned him the title of “MacGyver” by local firefighters. He has been a true asset for firefighter and civilian safety, taking his job very seriously. All good things must come to an end; and, in August, Firefighter Bellina retired from the Newark Fire Department.

He was well known by state firefighters and other first responders for setting up, maintaining and conducting real world hand-on tool driven training drills.

Bellina helped in the development and growth of the Newark Fire Department's Special Operations Division.

He served as OEM/FD logistics officer for the interaction between agencies and city officials, and he researched grants for the advancement of the division.

In addition, Bellina organized and implemented training for Special Operations units, which included creating power point training programs for tool and drills. Bellina is also a carpenter and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977-1980.

Bellina joined the Newark Fire Department in 1981 and he was assigned to two of the busiest engine companies in the country at the time.

Engine Co. 6 was listed as the second busiest in the U.S. for 1981 with over 5000 runs and over 400 working fires. He served here from 1981 to 1990. From 1990 to 2006 he was part of Engine Co. 12.

Bellina's fire service training includes USAR structural collapse, tunnel and trench rescue, ropes and rigging, extrication, plus instructor training. He possesses five team awards, five unit rescue awards, three individual rescue awards, a Burn Foundation award and he was also Firefighter of the Year.

Firefighter Bellina was with a team of Newark firefighters that rushed over to Ground Zero on 9/11.

City firefighters assisted at the scene and attended almost every FDNY funeral.

New York City was overwhelmed with performing more that a dozen funerals a day with only two caisson units, Bellina said. In 2002, Newark firefighters decided to get their own rig to offer the city. Searching the internet, Bellina found a 1958 Mack pumper, similar to ones used by Newark in the 1960's. Twelve Newark firefighters co-signed on a $70,000 lease to acquire the rig, located in Kentucky. It was flatbed cross-country courtesy of Newark

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newark Firefighter Frank "Macgyver" Bellina, center, at his last uaSi drill in april.

Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Nasta and his father, who owned a trucking business. The rig was delivered to Engine 12's quarters, where it took roughly one week to restore.

The work included building a casket lift in the rear hose bed area.

Over a four-month span, the Mack was used for about 60 FDNY funerals to carry either caskets or flowers.

The Mack was designated as New Jersey's official caisson unit for firefighter funerals across the state by Governor Richard J. Codey in 2005.

The antique pumper continues in its mission serving state fire departments in time of a line-of-duty death.

“I truly believe all the funerals that we did with (the truck), that it was meant to do that. That's its real purpose,” Bellina said. “It's my biggest accomplishment in life, that fire truck.”

Thank you for your dedicated service, and enjoy a long and healthy retirement.

DOWNS: A 34-year-old employee was badly burned in a gas explosion at a marina in Lanoka Harbor, August 22nd, while working on a boat, Police Chief David Paprota said. Employees were working on the boat when gas fumes “flashed over” one man and engulfed him in flames, officials said. The victim was able to exit the boat under his own power, but suffered extensive burns to his face, head, neck and chest. He was flown to St. Barnabas Burn Center.

UPS: The NJ State First Aid Council ( NJSFAC) is marking its 85th year. The organization now represents about 300 first aid and rescue squads and more than 20,000 EMS volunteers across the state, said Sylvie Mulvaney, a spokeswoman for the group.

DOWNS: Multiple dogs and cats perished in a three alarm fire at a Mountain View Drive home in Clifton, August 26th. The house was

the site of a pet-sitting service. Three firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.

UPS: The Sea Bright Fire & Rescue Company received $242,820 in AFG funds to replace equipment lost or damaged during Sandy.

DOWNS: A roof fire at the Macy's department store at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, August 26th, forced the evacuation of that store and a portion of the mall.

The fire was contained to a 40-by-60 foot area of the roof and involved roofing material, officials said.

UPS: The Hoboken Fire Department Marine Unit hauled a man out of the Hudson River, August 26th, after they were dispatched to Pier A for a report of someone in distress in the river. The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, officials said.

DOWNS: Maria Fernandez, 32, worked four jobs and often stopped along the road to catch a couple of hours of sleep between jobs, police said. Early on August 25th, she pulled into a lot off Route 1 and 9 in Elizabeth for a nap. She apparently left the car running and was overcome by carbon monoxide mixed with fumes from the gas can that had overturned in the car. She kept a container of gasoline in her Kia Sportage because she occasionally ran out of gas, authorities said. She was found dead in the car when city EMT's responded to a call of a woman found in a vehicle in a corner of the Wawa store. Emergency workers found all the windows and doors closed and when they got inside, they were hit with a chemical odor, officials said.

UPS: Stanhope Hose Co. 1 has been awarded $157,776 in AFG funds to purchase new equipment, including SCBA. DOWNS: A row of stores were seriously damaged during a four alarm

fire on South Avenue West in Westfield, September 1st. One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion. The fire happened almost 21-years to the day after a fire destroyed three stores in the Village Plaza building on September 18, 1993, Fire Chief Daniel Kelly said.

UPS: Bordentown Twp. Fire District 2 was awarded an $8,000 grant by the EJA/Capacity Insurance Agency LLC and Firemen's Fund Insurance. The money was used to buy personal safety harnesses and firefighting bailout bag escape systems for each member of the department.

DOWNS: Police say a family dog in Lacey Township turned on the stove, which caught the laptop resting on the burner on fire. The August 29th incident was reported while the Norwood Dr. residents were away.

Investigators believe the dog accidentally turned on the stove, though they did not specify how that occurred. Officials say the heat from the stove burned the laptop computer.

Smoke was showing from the roof level when firefighters arrived, but the blaze was quickly extinguished and the dog rescued.

UPS: Barnegat firefighters entered a burning West Bay Avenue home, in September, and recovered two dogs, who were unresponsive and had shallow breathing, officials said. Quality Medical Transport personnel administered oxygen to the dogs and police transported the animals to the Barnegat Animal Clinic for treatment. The dogs were being cared for and breathing on their own.

DOWNS: An oversized bird nest caught fire inside a metal chimney at Washington Township High School, September 3rd, causing a short-lived blaze, Fire Chief John Hoffman said.

The fire did not impact any classrooms.

UPS: Passaic firefighters rescued a woman who was trapped on the roof

of a three-family house on Westervelt Place on the morning of September 7th. Firefighters observed the victim on top of the building with smoke billowing around her. The house was set in from Westervelt Place and built on a slight hill, making it harder to access directly from the street, Battalion Chief Joe Cajzer said. Firefighters brought ground ladders to the side of the house and Firefighter Ruperto Alfaro climbed up and helped her down to safety. A basement fire quickly spread up walls to the third floor, officials said.

DOWNS: A fire at a house farm in So. Harrison Township, September 6th, destroyed two barns, hay and a number of vehicles including two antique tractors. The 27 horses on the 300-acre property were out to pasture at the time of the fire. No animals were injured.

UPS: New firefighters in Ewing Township are Chad Hutchinson and Kyle Brower.

DOWNS One Oakland firefighter required hospital treatment and eight others were hosed down after they were affected by fumes from a bug bomb as they entered a nail salon on Ramapo Valley Rd., September 5th.

Firefighters were sent to the salon to investigate a haze or smoke condition inside the building shortly after 7:30 p.m.

UPS: Michael Kartanowicz has been promoted to fire captain in Kearny.

DOWNS: In September, veteran Byram Firefighter Rich Choate, 66, was found unresponsive in his personal vehicle several hours after responding to a call, driving a department tanker. He was transported to a local hospital with CPR and AED in progress. He was subsequently pronounced deceased.

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Second alarm destroys Rutherford home Flames blew out of the secondfloor windows of a Rutherford dwelling on September 21st, shattering this quiet residential neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon.

One neighbor said she heard popping sounds, like fireworks.

When she looked out her window she saw flames venting out of the windows on the second floor of a two and a half story wood-frame dwelling on the opposite side of Carneer Avenue.

Borough firefighters were toned out shortly after 4 p.m. and a

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second-alarm was quickly transmitted after they arrived. That brought out mutual aid fire companies from East Rutherford, Wallington, Wood-Ridge, Lyndhurst and North Arlington to the scene.

An aggressive interior attack contributed to knocking down the heavy fire, but not before it extended into the attic on the B side

of the structure and broke through the roof.

There were no injuries reported to residents or firefighters.

An initial report from the scene believed the fire may have started in a second-floor bedroom.

The Rutherford Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary reported to the scene to set up a rehab area and provided bottles of water to firefighters affected by the high humidity of the day.

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UPS: The quarters of Kearny Engine Co. 1, on Davis Ave., has been reopened after being closed for several months following a severe storm in March that caused structural damage to the building.

DOWNS: On the evening of September 9th, a Jersey City firefighter told police that a thin man walking two pit bulls approached him outside of the quarters of Engine 22 and Ladder 4, on Ocean Avenue, and attempted to hand a suspected live grenade to him, officials said. When the firefighter refused to accept the apparent explosive, the man dropped it on the sidewalk and fled. The grenade, with pin attached, was later “disposed” of by the JCPD ESU Bomb Squad, police said.

UPS: Donald Peters has been promoted to fire captain in West Orange.

DOWNS: A fire at Randolph Township Police Headquarters caused “significant” smoke and water damage to an office in the Supporet Services Division, September 20th,

officials said. The sprinkler system was activated and township firefighters contained the flames to the office, police said.

UPS: The Secaucus Fire Department has received more than $132,000 in AFG funds that will provide members with new personal protective equipment and training.

DOWNS: A tractor-trailer truck raising its bed to pour hot asphalt for a repaving job on Hulyer St., Teterboro, on September 22nd, snagged power lines overhead and pulled down a utility pole, sparking a smokey fire that knocked out power in the area.

UPS: Leesburg Station 26 will receive $75,644 in AFG funds to purchase new protective equipment and firefighting gear.

DOWNS: The South 9th Street firehouse in Newark was hit by a bullet, September 6th, when a gunman opened fire as he was chasing another man, police said. One bullet went through the firehouse door and ended up in an anti-freeze can, Sgt. Ronald Glover said.

RON JEFFERS

A bullet entered the apparatus bay door of Newark Engine Co.11 on S. 9th Street, in September, as one man chasing another fired his handgun. The bullet entered the firehouse and "killed" a can of anti-freeze.

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New Gretna holds search drill On September 8, 2014, crews from Stations 421, 451, and 72 held search drill, which mimicked the search for victims in a mock fire. Crews on the outside of the building set up a water supply, while crews on the inside searched for victims.

East Brunswick Police, Fire and EMS participate in Community Day On Saturday, September 20th, East Brunswick's Emergency Services, consisting of the police department, three volunteer fire companies and the volunteer rescue squad took part in a townshipwide Community Day event. Alongside dozens of business and local groups from East Brunswick, the members from all emergency service organizations interacted with residents to provide some insight into the roles each group has within the community while also providing individuals with a chance to explore vehicles and apparatus that serve residents when they call for help.

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Meat market fire in Piscataway In the early morning hours at around 3 a.m. on August 26, 2014, the Arbor Hose Co. #1 was dispatched to a general fire alarm activation at 1334 W. 7th Street in Piscataway, locally known as Meat City, a large grocery store and butcher shop. Upon arrival of Arbor Engine 642, the crew found heavy fire conditions throughout the large commercial structure. A five inch supply line was dropped to establish a water supply to Engine 642. Firefighters pulled a two and a half inch line and a couple of one and three quarter inch hand lines to start attacking the large volume of fire. At this time, a second alarm was struck bringing in additional Piscataway fire companies.

The fire was under control around 5:30 a.m. with extensive overhaul operations needed until late that afternoon. All working units cleared the scene around 4:30 p.m.

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"We need roll-up doors!" It's hard enough to drive apparatus through the narrow streets of Union City, but operating on those streets is just as difficult. Here, North Hudson Ladder 7 was in a tight fit while operating at a working fire in a commercial building on 40th Street., September 24th. Then again, what streets aren't narrow in Union City?

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Labor Day fire ravages Westfield strip mall

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Westfield, NJ. Several businesses were destroyed on September 1, 2014 after a raging fire ripped through the Village Plaza Shopping Center on South Ave. West, leaving the affected business owners in shock.

Westfield firefighters responded to the four alarm blaze at 11:24 a.m. after a neighbor heard the fire alarms sounding and noticed smoke coming from the building.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke showing from three storefronts and upon further investigation discovered flames coming from the rear of one store.

A water supply was established and exterior hand lines were deployed to set up a defensive attack as the smoke and fire was too intense to make entry into the building. Westfield and Cranford set up their ladder trucks immediately to battle the heavy flames that were

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showing through the roof.

Not long into the incident an explosion occurred sending a fireball through the roof and forceful smoke through the front of the building out to the street, shattering windows and knocking firefighters to the ground.

Two elevated master streams and several exterior hand lines were utilized to bring the fire under control in just under two hours.

Three businesses were able to be saved with the help of a firewall that divides the building in half. The businesses spared fire damage sustained minor smoke and water damage and will reopen shortly. None of the stores were open or occupied due to the Labor Day holiday weekend.

There were no civilian injuries

reported at the scene, but several firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries including heat exhaustion and received medical attention at the scene. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital with minor injuries and were treated and later released.

This building is no stranger to fire as it suffered significant damage from a previous fire that occurred almost 21 years ago to the day on September 18, 1993.

Mutual aid fire departments from Union County responded to the scene to assist including Cranford, Springfield, Roselle, Scotch Plains, Union, Rahway, Linden, and Summit.

The fire appears to have started in the rear of the building according to fire officials, but a cause has not yet been determined.

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Burlington Township staff learns CPR and AED usage

Endeavor EMS teaches the teachers DOUG FENICHEL

Mount Olive Emergency Services practice emergency tactics Mount Olive Twp, NJ. With violence disrupting schools, workplaces, theaters and other public gatherings, Mount Olive police, emergency medical services and fire personnel got together last week to share ideas and begin preparing for a day they hope will never come.

“This is the first time we’ve trained together this way,” Police Chief Mark Spitzer told the group, adding that he hopes there will be more training.

“You’ll likely have more questions than answers at the end of the day,” Mount Olive Police Capt.

Steve Beecher told the gathering.

“But this is how the conversation begins.”

The group met first with trainers from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, who reviewed statistics related to violence in public places and talked about general response concepts. Then police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians talked about handling major incidents together. Guided by Mount Olive Police instructors, firefighters and EMS providers got a glimpse of how police officers train and began to learn where they’ll fit into a response.

Members of the Budd Lake Fire Company, the Budd Lake

In early June 2014, Burlington Township Middle School staff was able to save a young girl who went into cardiac arrest during gym class.

The quick actions and training of the staff were key components to the young girl’s survival and recovery.

Since then Endeavor Emergency Squad and Burlington Township School District have combined to ensure that more of the staff at the schools will be trained for such emergencies.

In late July, over 130 staff members were trained in the use CPR and AED for Burlington

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Township Schools.

Endeavor Emergency Squad has been happy to help the local schools to prepare for the new school year. The training was wholly a success, bringing knowledge and skills to the faculty and staff.

As EMT’s and paramedics, we strive to respond to incidents as promptly as possible, but having people trained in CPR and AED usage will hopefully help improve

resuscitation results.

In training as health care providers, we are taught that it only takes four minutes of oxygen deprivation to cause brain damage, and shortly following death or irreparable damage takes hold.

On September 1, 2014, a new law will be taking effect in schools throughout New Jersey. “Janet’s Law” will require all schools to have automated external defibrillator's for youth athletic events and to establish certain plans relating to sudden cardiac events.

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Command Vehicles First Aid Squad and the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad joined local police officers at the event.

“It’s important that we learn from each other so we can work together if we ever have a major event in town,” said Flanders Fire Chief Frank Zeller. “If we don’t know how to work with each other, we’ll just be in each other’s way and be more of a problem than a help.”

“It certainly gets you thinking about training, equipment and preparation,” said Flanders EMS Capt. Nicole Shields.

“We have a lot to learn from each other,” said Budd Lake Fire Chief Robert Sheard. “Simple things like the words we use to describe a building or an action can be different from organization to organization.”

“It’s interesting that we have the same ultimate goals, but each organization must handle a different facet of the challenges we’ll face to accomplish those goals,” added Cassandra Issler, captain of Budd Lake First Aid Squad.

- DOUG FENICHEL

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Freehold First Aid Squad officers operate this Chevrolet Tahoe, aka 15-55, on calls around both the township and the borough.

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Passaic battles a challenging fire Passaic firefighters had their hands full as they faced a fire in a home that presented them with many obstacles to overcome on September 7th.

Passaic units were dispatched at about 12:30 a.m. to 125 Westervelt Place. On arrival firefighters found a large two and a half story frame dwelling with a heavy smoke condition and a female resident trapped on a roof.

To add to this, the house was set on a hill about 20 feet above street level, and was set back from the road behind a large tree. Handlines and ground ladders were brought up a stairway to the front of the building. The woman was

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able to be removed from the roof by firefighters. A second alarm was transmitted.

The fire, which started in the basement, was traveling up the walls in the balloon frame structure. Lines were stretched to all floors, but the fire stayed ahead of the firefighters eventually breaking out on the D side, and after that was knocked down, the A side.

The Passaic tower was able to fit between the branches of the tree, but was limited in maneuverability and barely reached the

building. When flames traveled the roofline and appeared in the attic area, the tower’s master stream was put into operation to knock the fire down.

Additional companies from Passaic and Bergen Counties were called in as the labor intensive blaze lingered on.

The fire was able to be placed under control after 4:00 a.m.

Twelve residents were reported to have been left homeless and two firefighters had to be transported to the hospital for taking in too much smoke.

The fire is under investigation.

- BILL TOMPKINS

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Crews test out new water main with master stream devices Crews from East Greenwich Township Fire & Rescue trained on master stream devices on August 26th. Engines 1911 and 1912 along with Rescue Squad 1918 flowed water on Grey Fox Lane in the new Fox Hunt Development, which is under construction in the Clarksboro section of the township.

Crews were able to check the new water main's ability to supply water during an emergency and calculate available flow rates. The drill also gave us the ability to work with a couple new apparatus operator trainees.

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Little Falls responds to railroad grade crossing accident Little Falls Township, Passaic County, NJ. At about 11 p.m. on Monday, September 8th, Little Falls police received a call of a train accident on Fransisco Ave. in the Great Notch section of the Township.

First arriving units found a NJ Transit train had collided with a tractor hauling a car carrier, it was carrying high end autos.

The driver of the truck became stuck on the tracks at the steep crossing. NJ Transit train 1061 heading west from Hoboken to Dover was unable to stop as it approached the scene.

The five car train with 11 people on board, crashed into the tractor trailer and tore it away from the carrier, pulling the tractor down the tracks.

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A red Mustang GLX and an SUV were thrown off the carrier during the crash. The driver and passenger in the truck were unhurt.

Little Falls Fire Department dispatched three BLS ambulances and one paramedic unit from St. Josephs Hospital. No injuries were reported at the scene.

Fire and rescue companies operated for over an hour. They assisted eight passengers and three crew members from the train, passengers could hear the car carrier slam against the train as it rolled to a stop.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at about 3:45 a.m., the Ridgefield Park Fire Department was requested by the New Jersey State Police for a truck fire on the northbound side of the Turnpike.

The department JUMP TO FILE # responded under 082214101 the command of Chief Peter Arciuolo. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Rodney Wagner informed command that this was an MVA with the tractor portion fully involved and hanging over the bridge into the Overpeck Creek.

AC Wagner was informed by bystanders that the driver was in the water along with three NJ troopers and he transmitted an urgent call to command.

Engine 4 stretched lines to extinguish the blaze, shortly followed by Truck 1. AC Wagner assumed rescue operations while AC Mike Lauer took over suppression operations. Truck 1 immediately sent one member onto the roof of a support building to assess the situation while other members prepared for a rope rescue.

AC Wagner requested the response of Truck 2 to assist and for manpower. Using the aerial device on Truck 2, the victim, a 66 year old from Vails Gate (NY) was retrieved from the water and

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handed over to the RPVAC to await a medevac to the hospital.

The victim sustained burns to 50% to 60% of his body and was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital Burn Center.

During the operation, every fire company from the Ridgefield Park Fire Department was located on the scene either for manpower, suppression operationss or standing by at the landing zone.

The three troopers were decontaminated on scene, but were

transported to an area hospital for a complete decon.

This incident tested the RPFD due to the location of the call, the burning truck, and the type of rescue.

Every entity worked together and professionally to resolve the incident without any other injuries.

As of this writing, the status of the driver was listed as critical condition.

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Second serious motor vehicle crash for weekend On Sunday, August 31st at 10:53a.m., the volunteers of East Greenwich Township Fire & Rescue and Harmony Fire Company (Harrison Twp.), along with Gloucester County EMS and Inspira paramedics were dispatched to Kings Highway and Tomlin Station Roads for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Captain Haines from East Greenwich was on scene prior to dispatch confirming the entrapment. There were three cars involved in the incident, two of them had hit head on.

Rescue Squad 1918 was given orders by Deputy 1902 to go into service using their Holmatro

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spreaders and rams on arrival. Engine 1911 and Rescue 2318 sent their manpower forward to assist.

Engine 1912 was assigned to set up the landing zone for the NJSP helicopter SouthStar, which was requested to fly one of the patients to Cooper Trauma Center.

Fire department crews removed the driver’s side door and vehicle roof to gain access to the patient. The dashboard and firewall were then pushed forward using rams to free the trapped

driver.

The second patient was transported to Inspira Hospital in Woodbury with non-life threatening injuries. East Greenwich Police Department was handling the crash investigation.

This was the second serious motor vehicle crash in the area of this intersection since Thursday.

Crews responded out Thursday evening for a three vehicle crash with two people trapped in separate vehicles. Unfortunately in that incident, an 80 year old township resident lost his life.

- ROBERT GOULD III

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Appointing and training fire officers STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

On January 22, 2013, a 34year-old volunteer fire captain died while fighting a fire when the floor collapsed and trapped him in the basement of a residential structure with another firefighter who was injured but survived. The incident occurred in western New York State. The U.S. Fire Administration notified the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of this incident and they began an investigation in late January, 2013. Also conducting an investigation was the New York State Labor Departments Public Employees Safety and Health (PESH) Division. The NIOSH report on this incident can be found on their web site: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face201302.html The NY State report was not publically released.

The NIOSH and PESH investigators met with the victim’s fire department, the volunteer department who commanded the incident, volunteer departments who responded to the incident, the county coroner’s office, and the state fire marshal’s office. Interviews were conducted with firefighters from the various departments who were on scene during this incident. Investigators also reviewed the victim’s training records, the incident commander’s training records and both the victim’s department and the incident commander’s department standard operating procedures.

NIOSH issued a report on the fire investigation in March 2014 and identified the following items as key contributing factors in this incident that ultimately led to the fatalities: Inadequate water supply, Ineffective fire ground communications, Ineffective incident command, Inadequate Size-up, Lack of situational awareness, Uncoordinated fire attack and Deteriorated structural members.

The NYS PESH also cited the department with violations, one of which was directed at insufficient training for officers, with those in leadership roles getting the same basic training as the firefighters.

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For most firefighters, it is a time of pride and personal satisfaction when they are promoted and begin their rise through the ranks of their department. A few may eventually achieve the rank of chief and, along with the prestige, the greater responsibility that goes with being chief.

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the fire department, not just emergency responses. Many chiefs enjoy the action of the emergency scene, while deploring the daily operational and personnel duties that occur more frequently than fires. Paperwork, record keeping, scheduling annual training and maintenance of equipment and apparatus has become an important and time consuming function for the fire chief, and sometimes neglected.

In the career service, advancement in rank usually entails additional educational and experience requirements and an examination process to determine a qualified list of candidates for the position.

Many volunteer fire departments conduct annual elections to determine who their officers will be for the ensuing year(s). Most of the time this is a good guy election and not necessarily based on leadership quality, ability, and knowledge for the position sought; and overall knowledge of the fire service. There is more to being an officer than just being a “good guy”, you are electing someone who will be directing your operations at an emergency scene and his/her decisions will have a bearing on your personal safety.

Before casting your vote, maybe you should ask yourself a few questions, beginning with “Will I follow this individual wherever he/she my lead? Do I believe he/she is knowledgeable for the leadership position they seek? Are they aggressive and cautious, or aggressive and careless? It is your safety and your life that will be under their guidance and leadership!

Does your department have minimum training and educational requirements that must be met prior to seeking an officer position, or immediately after filling the position? Does the department strictly enforce those requirements, or are they overlooked due to a variety of reasons? Do these requirements escalate for each ensuing rank? If not they should.

With today’s decline in volunteerism and staffing, some departments may tend to lessen requirements in order to have the position filled. Is that good enough justification? Smaller career departments may operate with no officer due to staff reductions. Who then is looking after whom? It becomes very difficult to try and operate as an officer and a firefighter at the same time. Something will be overlooked or missed that could prove to be catastrophic.

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240 mile 9/11 charity run from Pentagon to Ground Zero gets assist from Elizabeth Elizabeth, NJ. September 4, 2014, Over the course of four days, Jeremy Boyd of Cary, NC ran 240 miles from the Pentagon to Ground Zero. The purpose of his run was to honor and support people directly impacted by the events of September 11, 2001, by raising funds for two charities that provide support services for survivors. Jeremy hopes “People will think I am crazy, and out of curiosity, be intrigued enough to investigate my cause.”

Charities benefiting from The Run to Never Forget include Tuesday’s Children and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Tuesday’s Children was founded to promote long-term healing in all those directly impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. Their mission today is to keep the promise to those children and families while serving and supporting communities affect by acts of terror worldwide.

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Jeremy began his journey on September 8 at 6 a.m. at the Pentagon. His route took him through towns and cities in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He arrived at the 9/11 Memorial on September 11. His route was found at www.RunToNeverForget.org.

The final leg of the run brought Jeremy to Elizabeth, where he met up with firefighters from Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association of New Jersey, Branch No. 9, Inc. and fire officers from International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2040 at the quarters of Engine 1 and Ladder 3 located at 24 S. Broad St. The fire unions have organized a lunch for Jeremy and his support team donated

by John’s Caffe Pizza & Catering, a multi-generation staple of the Peterstown section of Elizabeth.

“We are honored that Jeremy has included our members in his noble journey to benefit those affected by the events on that somber day,” said FMBA Local 9 President Michael

Guarino. He added, “Partnerships like the one with Jeremy are what strengthens the social fabric of our communities as we come together to remember?”

To memorialize those lost, Joanne Galvin, who together with her husband Stephen designed the 9/11 National Remembrance Flag, has donated a flag for Jeremy to carry for the remainder of his run that will be presented to him by the Elizabeth firefighters.

“The flag strongly symbolizes our grief and sorrow that resulted from 9/11,” said Capt. Steve McConlogue, IAFF Local 2040 President, “the City of Elizabeth lost citizens and our members lost family and friends on that fateful day as our department responded steadfastly to Ground Zero to work the pile.”

As Jeremy departs the firehouse he ran to the Elizabeth 9/11 Memorial located at the Elizabeth Train Station on West Grand St. before he leaves the city. The Memorial will be the site of Elizabeth’s September 11th Memorial and Remembrance Ceremony that commenced promptly at 8:46 a.m., the time the North Tower was struck by the first plane.

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Giclee’ canvas number one delivered to fundraiser winner Artist Joseph M. Getsinger delivered the Giclee' Canvas number one to the first prize winner in the Burn Foundation drawing at the Fireman's Convention in Wildwood, N.J. The Giclee' canvas was personalized with the winners's name, John Norris and the station number 22-4, he was a member of. This was a unique drawing advised the artist, "I usually travelled many miles in the past to deliver the winner's prize, but this one was right in my own back yard, Sewell, N.J." John's wife and son posed with the artist when it was delivered. They proudly display the American flag in front of their house so that was were we wanted to take the picture.

Firefighters from East Brunswick Township were put to the test on September 16, 2014 after a residential home went up in flames following a violent explosion in the usually quiet Lawrence Brook neighborhood.

Shortly after 11:20 p.m. calls started pouring in to the township’s 911 line reporting an explosion and subsequent house fire on Agate Road. East Brunswick Fire District #2 was immediately dispatched to the scene, which was quickly upgraded to a township general alarm bringing in additional resources from East Brunswick Fire District’s #1 and #3.

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countered a fully involved structure fire with a large debris field scattered throughout the property.

First-due engines placed deck guns in service in an attempt to slow down the fire with exposure protection a high priority.

A call for a second alarm was quickly requested, bringing in additional mutual aid and cover companies for the township. Ultimately two tower ladders were set-up to control most of the fire with several hand-lines positioned to prevent the fire from spreading to the expo-

sures and to knock-down the remaining pockets of fire throughout the collapsed structure.

With the efforts of firefighters, the blaze was contained to the original house with only minor heat damage to neighboring residences.

Units remained on scene throughout the night and into the next day to monitor remaining hotspots and to begin the search for any victims in the rubble.

Rescuers and investigators, with the help of a cadaver dog, unfortunately found a victim inside the collapsed structure.

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Mid-morning blaze destroys home A home located on Ryland Rd. in the East Whitehouse section of Readington Twp. was destroyed by fire. North Branch Fire Company working as a mutual aid partner with East Whitehouse Fire Company was dispatched along with Whitehouse Fire Company for a report of a dwelling fire.

Firefighters were greeted by a well involved dwelling with large flames coming from the front of the home.

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Car fire for Hackensack On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 10:02 a.m., Engine 4 and Rescue 1 operated at a car fire involving a Bergen County Sheriffs detective car. The officer driving stated she went over the railroad tracks on Union Street, heard a noise, and then noticed smoke coming from the trunk. She immediately called for assistance. Companies quickly knocked down the main body of fire in the truck area and conducted overhaul.

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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."

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"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.

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"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.”

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To the heroes of firefighting When artist Joseph Getsinger was looking for a fire department to help him with his painting this year to aid the Burn Foundation, he went to Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., President David Russell. At the conclusion of JUMP TO FILE # last year’s conven- 091614128 tion, Fire & Safety Services, Ltd again committed for the 14th consecutive year to sponsor the artist and support the Burn Foundation.

After the artist gave David the specifics of what he’d like to create, he was later contacted and advised that Evesham Fire Rescue in Burlington County would proudly step up to the plate to help with a photo shoot for his next painting to aid the Burn Foundation and burn survivors. This year Fire & Safety Services is celebrating 50 years in business.

Chief Thaddeus Lowden and members were more than willing to assist in this worthy cause.

Getsinger met the crew, who showed up at Station 22 on an early Saturday morning, which were Deputy Chief Michael Powers, Battalion Chief Thomas Switick, Battalion Chief Matt Collins, Lt. Michael Powers, Jr., Lt. James Cummings, Lt. Joseph Lutz, Lt. Todd Young, Firefighter Sean Parry and EMT Rick Dalley.

The artist utilized several helmets and posed them on one of the six identical 2010 Pierce Arrow XT engines deployed in each of their stations throughout the township. Joe Getsinger was greeted very well at the station and equipment was moved and situated for many photographs the artist needed as a reference for the next installment of 34 years of service he has given to the Burn Foundation.

Last year we offered the “Fire Parade” canvas giclee’ and prints and sold out the raffle tickets. This year we started early to create the image and get the raffle tickets out for sale to raise more needed funds for the Burn Foundation.

This year the raffle tickets were available in early August to give us more time to sell more tickets for the number 1 Giclee’ canvas print along with 24 signed and numbered limited edition prints from the artist and the Burn Foundation.

If you would like to have an event to raise funds for the Burn Foundation or volunteer your services contact the Burn Foundation via their website at: www.burnfoundation.org or info@burnfoundation.org by phone at (215) 545-3816. Burn Foundation, One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House Upland, PA 19013.

Thousands stopped at the Burn Foundation booth this year and met the artist and/or contacted him via email at: jgetsart@aol.com or through his Ebay Store: JGetsingerArtStudio.

There are many supporters who help the artist help the Burn Foundation before and during the fundraiser in Wildwood, NJ. They are: President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, South Amboy, NJ, who not only sponsors the artist with a new painting and printing costs each year for the last 14 years, but has also paid for the full color raffle tickets you see each year.

CEO Randy Gilbert and President Bill Eachus Jr., of B.C.& B. printing in Pennsauken, NJ: They print the full color raffle tickets at cost along with the fine art prints you see and may receive each year which are part of the raffle.

President John Cortese of VanGoghAgain Galleries in Drexel Hill, Pa. prints and donates the full color Giclee’ Canvas print which is the 1st prize. Ed Munin of The Normal Gallery in Glassboro, NJ donates the framing of the number one Giclee’ canvas print for the top raffle prize. Chip Lillie of Choice Marketing, Inc. creates a collector card every year to promote the Burn Foundation and the artist.

This list includes the many people who help the artist pre-sell raffle tickets before the Convention: John Egenstafer-Artist, John Ryder-former Fire Chief, Bob Hill-Gloucester County Fire Academy, Rob Conley-Fire Chief, Steve Mower-Woodbury Heights FD, Fran Ferry-Rolferrys, Dave Bowerman-Westville FD, and Bob McErlane-Gloucester County to name a few. Without the aid of the aforementioned companies and individuals, Joseph Getsinger would not be able to do what he does.

Creating a painting is easy compared to coordinating this large group to aid the Burn Foundation.

God Bless them and thank them if you get a chance for without them there would be no funds raised.

The drawing took place on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. After the first 24 names were drawn for a signed and numbered limited edition print of the “Fire Helmet,” the Grand Prize winner was drawn. It was (drum roll please): John Norris from Sewell, N.J. When contacted by the artist, John explained that he had never won anything with these drawings, but was excited about winning the number one Giclee’ canvas print of the “Fire Helmet.”

The artist advised him he would personalize the print. John replied that he had been with the Washington Township Fire Department and requested that his name and 22-4 be personalized on the canvas. He is expected to receive delivery on Saturday, September 20, 2014. When the total came it from the raffle and other contributors it totaled just less than $27,000. Part of the contributions came from Brigantine Fire Department, who presented a check for $5,000 to the Burn Foundation, MES Regional Vice President, Andrew E. Pompe raised $400 in a 50/50 drawing for

the Burn Foundation. Thanks go out to those who sold raffle tickets or gave a contribution from their fire departments, which included Frank Ellis, Richard Dale, John Egenstafer Bridgeton Artist, Dave Bowerman from ADB Services, John Ryder from Grenloch Fire Company, Robert Hill from the Gloucester County Fire Academy, and Ron Tomasetti President of Woodbury Heights Fire Association. The aforementioned individuals helped raise over $1,000. prior to the convention to aid burn survivors. Special thanks go out to the ladies from St. Christopher’s Hospital, who came to volunteer both days along with John McCann and his daughter Maureen who tirelessly worked with the volunteers at the gates. The collector pins were a great success and looked like the best design of the collection.

There was a surprise to all of this at the end. Artist Joseph Getsinger presented Sponsor President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., with a framed signed and numbered, number one Giclee’ canvas print, with a white chief’s helmet for all of their support in the last 14 years. David was happy and excited about receiving this gift. Joe also presented David with 50 signed and numbered artist’s proofs and 50 signed and numbered regular edition prints of the “Fire Helmets II” for his continued contribution to the Burn Foundation.

During the year, we hope that other departments will aid the Burn Foundation with contributions. When you sell on EBay you can also contribute to the Burn

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If you are interested in purchasing a "Fire Helmets I (black) or "Fire Helmets II" print, you will get 20% off by mentioning "1st Responder Newspaper." Prints are $45 and personalization is $10 Email Joe for details at jgetsart@aol.com - JOE GETSINGER

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Your Fire Department VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky

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Although specifically geared to the apparatus and standard operating procedure of the LAFD, it can be used to inform the general public about how a fire department generally operates.

It is fully narrated and begins with the start of a fire and how people summon the fire department.

From that point on, it covers how fire stations are distributed within a community and how many are designed to blend in with the neighborhood by means of architecture.

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paratus, what their responsibilities are and how they operate.

In Los Angeles, there are both two piece and one piece engine companies and the difference on how each operates is shown.

Manifold units, which carry larger diameter hose and can distribute many hose lines at fires such as at industrial plants, is also illustrated. Ladder companies and their duties are outlined as well as that of salvage companies.

The diversification of the city breaks down other types of fire protection such as with mountain patrol stations, where brush patrol and tankers are stationed and where positive water supply is more scarce.

Bulldozers also play a part in this type of firefighting. Add to that, fireboats protect some 45 miles of harbor area.

Water towers and heavy stream appliances are explained and illustrated when fires get large. Utility companies bring floodlights and generators for night operations and they also serve coffee for rehab.

Foamite companies are used at petroleum fires at facilities and on the road. At airports, crash trucks are there for aviation emergencies. Finally ambulances are featured with their life saving capabilities.

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About forty friends from across New Jersey plus from New York state and Connecticut traveled through the South Bronx stopping at numerous firehouses photographing the apparatus, buying T-shirts and trading war stories. A good time was had by all for a great cause.

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Arson investigations and fire prevention activities are also explained and a reminder is put forth that fire prevention is everybody’s responsibility.

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

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Wildwood City E38's crew preparing for attack and search.

Second alarm in Wildwood City The Wildwood City Fire Department responded to Oak and Park for a reported building fire.

Engine 38 arrived and reported a well involved fire in a mixed occupancy.

Engine 38's crew began to advance to the second floor while Deputy Chief Speigel requested the "all hands" be transmitted.

Civilians were reporting the occupant trapped. A second alarm was requested.

North Wildwood Fire Department's Engine 2 arrived and began ventilation. Rescue 3 arrived and backed-up Engine 38's crew and assisted with search.

Tower 51 and North Wildwood Ladder 50 arrived and opened up the roof. The fire was traveling the cock loft.

With the roof opened and an aggressive interior attack, the fire was darkened down and held to the building of origin.

Additional companies arrived and were assigned various fire ground duties.

Departments on scene included Wildwood City, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Wildwood and Rio Grande Fire. Middle Twp and Stone Harbor EMS. Primary was negative and

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Independence Township’s Unit 73-61 is a Danko quick attack pumper on a 2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4 x 4 chassis having a four seat cab. Specs and inventory include a Hale AP-50, 500 gpm pump, a 250 gallon water tank and a five gallon foam cell. It has two-one and three quarter inch preconnects, a one-inch Forestry Line on a reel, a sump pump, a Honda 1 kw generator with a floodlight, two FRC floodlights, attic ladder, three SCBA, four spare bottles, thermal imaging camera, hand tools, a fan, chainsaw and a spill kit.

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was later determined that the occupant was able to get out prior to the fire department's arrival.

Power to a large section of the city was interrupted due to transmission lines being threatened.

Units operated on scene for close to three hours.

The cause of the fire was due to roof work being done.

One firefighter received minor burns to his ear.

A cat also perished in the fire.

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NJ EMS Task Force marks 10th anniversary Formed in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the New Jersey EMS Task Force has become the organization called in when disasters strike and a model for other states, officials of the organization said JUMP TO FILE # September 20, 2014 092214144 during a day-long event to mark the 10th anniversary of the statewide group.

“It is what everyone calls when it hits the fan and the creek rises,” NJ EMS Task Force founding member Mickey McCabe, and president of McCabe Ambulance, told attendees.

“It is like nothing anyone could have imagined and amazing how you do it for free,” McCabe added later.

More than 150 emergency medical service professionals from around New Jersey gathered for the event, which was held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.

The NJ EMS Task Force is a team of career and volunteer EMS professionals who respond to natural and man-made disasters. The organization has been integral to the emergency responses for Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, wildfires, flooding in Bound Brook, a fire on

the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, and the crash of US Airways Flight 1549 and has also provided EMS resources at such planned events as Super Bowl XLVIII, the NJ Marathon, the Warped Tour concerts, the NJ Balloon Festival and Bamboozle.

“It is the human resources that make this project a success,” said NJ EMS Task Force Chairman John Grembowiec, Sr. Grembowiec noted how the NJ EMS Task Force had evolved since its inception into a major force nationally in EMS planning and response.

In addition to marking the 10th anniversary, the event was also held in conjunction with National Preparedness Month.

Nancy Kelly Goodstein, acting director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services, said the members of the NJ EMS Task Force made it easier for everyone at NJ OEMS to carry out their jobs. “You’ve impacted countless lives and influenced other states,” Kelly-Goodstein said.

The event included a display of major NJ EMS Task Force assets deployed around the state including Medical Ambulance Buses, trucks equipped for mass care situations and other specialty response equipment. Members also participated in a helicopter landing drill, which included a team from the NJ State Police helicopter unit. Commander

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Members of the NJEMSTF participated in a chopper landing drill as part of the organization's 10th anniversary conference.

Andrew Chen of the United States Public Health Service delivered a luncheon keynote address.

Christopher Rinn, assistant commissioner of the NJ Department of Health Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness told attendees that the group was “borne out of the cauldron of the 9/11 attacks” and that ten years was quite a milestone.

Individuals were the key to emer-

gency response, Rinn said. “These areas, planning and response, is where the Task Force really shines, ” he said.

Since it was created, the NJ EMS Task Force has also been responsible for developing more than 15 major disaster plans covering such issues as hurricane and tropical storm response, rail disasters and for the ports and harbors. Indeed, the organization’s planning and response to Superstorm Sandy has garnered

international attention and is being implemented elsewhere.

“Many states around the country are looking at New Jersey as the model,” Rinn said. “The question is what will be next, Ebola, or some other infectious disease, or terrorism?

I know you will be ready for the next event, no matter what form it takes, no matter what the job.”

- RICHARD HUFF

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Vehicle News

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Toms River Fire District 1 received a 2014 Pierce Arrow Clifton Engine Co. 1 will be assigned a 2014 Pierce Arrow In August, the Long Branch O.E.M. placed into service XT 1500-gpm pumper equipped with a Harrison 6 kw XT 1500-gpm pumper sold by Fire & Safety Services. this military surplus 1989 American General Hummer as generator sold by Fire & Safety Services. a water rescue unit.

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Franklin Township (Somerset County) recently took delivery of a 2014 Freightliner M2 112/KME Special Operations unit. It was sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles of Manchester, NJ.

The New Jersey State Police USAR team recently took delivery of a 2014 International 7600/KME 6x6 heavy rescue. Its powered by a Maxxforce 475 H.P. engine and Allison EVS4000 transmission. It was sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles of Manchester, NJ.

In Woodbridge Twp., the Colonia Fire District received a 2014 E-One Cyclone II extended cab model 2000gpm/780-gwt/30-gft pumper equipped with a light tower, sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Bradley Beach, NJ recently took delivery of a 2014 Ford F550/KME mini-pumper with 1250 gpm pump and 250 gallon water tank. It was sold by 1st Priority Emergency Vehicles of Manchester, NJ

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Recently, Cliffside Park firefighters were dispatched to an outside fire against the new D.P.W. building. When they arrived, they found bushes burning. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters found a burned fire truck toy mixed in the bushes that was also a fire victim. The first fire truck to burn in the borough since the C&C Ford dealership fire. The fire apparatus replica is now part of the CPFD trophy case.

We are all a family, brothers and sisters in emergencyservices.

Someone told me that we are a disfunctional familybut we are a family nonetheless, and we are a tight group.

But let me ask you this, do we really pay attention to ourbrothers and sisters? Can you tell when something isbothering someone on your truck or in your station.

We need to look out for our brothers and sisters so we allcome home from a call, but this also means when we are noton a scene as well. We need to know each other enough tostart seeing differences in behavior. Is someone showing thesigns that critical incident stress is affecting them, or is it (should I even think the words) depression or thoughts of dying by means of suicide? So many of us do not want to eversay or hear the words depression or suicide. I know that theusual response to someone who is experiencing depression is"well get over it" or "just snap out of it". These are nothelpful words.

There are many things that can get someone to the point ofdepression. We can have family, financial, or health issues.

We may be experiencing effects of critical incident stress or other things.

Some medications, that we have to take, or surgery that we have had made cause us to feel depressed.

But if we keep it to ourselves, we wallow in our own self pity and our challenges then have our permission to run our lives.

If we keep it and do not vent or ask for help, we put ourselves into our own prison.

To be a true brother, we need to care about each other. When people are not acting their "normal", you may want to ask the person "how are things going?" Let's face it, we are not the "normal" that society thinks of when they think of normal. We appear to be a little off center but that's okay because that's how emergency services is. Sometimes we need to talk to others that can relate to us in our "normal" state.

One challenge, that we have, is that we are the rescuers. We go into the burning buildings that nobody else would enter.

We go into places of chemical spills, we are used to rescuing everyone else.

Sometimes we have to remember that it is okay for us to ask to be rescued. If you are having a code, can you perform CPR on yourself? So why think that you can handle your depression or suicidal thoughts by yourself.

Remember, we ARE family. There are people that are willing to listen and help you get the help that you need. Have you tried your department chaplain or the CISM team? The CISM team knows therapists that actually know our culture.

Hopefully, the people with depression will connect with a therapist that can help them. Yes, I know that many times we want to handle everything ourselves but there are times where it is okay to hang up the hero cape and admit that we need help.

According to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, it is estimated that suicide is four times more likely to happen than a line of duty death.

Think on that. What do we see? We all have been exposed to people who have attempted to die via suicide or have died by means of suicide.

There are resources out there. Serve and Protect is a 24/7/365 crisis line for emergency services, where you can also speak to therapists or chaplains (serveprotect.org or 615-373-8000). But you also have the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 800273-TALK (8255)). Go onto the website for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and look at the signs so that you can notice some of the warning signs or review the information for yourself, if you are having challenges.

Many of us are afraid of speaking the words "depression" or "suicide", but by not speaking these topics does not mean that they do not exist. We use thermal imaging cameras to see hotspots in buildings to prevent a fire in buildings. We do not have the TIC's to see what is going on in people's minds. We need to ask them and if we are the one going through the depression or having the thoughts of hurting ourselves, we need to not be proud and keep it all to ourselves.

We were brave enough to join the fire department in the first place, we need to be brave enough to ask for help or help somone else get the proper help.

Instead of getting a CPR save or pulling someone out of a building and getting a save, how would you feel about saving a brother or sister? We are family.

Don't be afraid to discuss this issue, the life you save may be your own.

Stay safe.

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PROVIDED

Lakewood firefighters receive escape systems and training Members of the Lakewood Fire Department attended Firefighter Escape Systems training on September 25 and 26.

Each firefighter was equipped with the Sterling F4 personal escape system.

The training, which was held at the All Hands Fire Training Center in Neptune City NJ, consisted of a classroom session, JUMP TO FILE # skill stations and 092714101 bailout jumps.

Each student performed nine bailouts on the escape system at varied levels of difficulty.

In addition, two members were authorized as Training-theTrainers after completing the two consecutive day instructor program.

The training was provided by All Hands Fire Equipment & Training, who is an authorized Sterling F4 dealer and trainer.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT “A Year in Review” with FF1 FF1 Professional Safety Services is a premier provider of high quality First Responder products and services. Celebrating 9 years in 2014, FF1 has seen an incredible year of growth and diversification. From expansion in the Training and Service Divisions, to a brand new Corporate Headquarters in Sparta, there is always something new going on in the offices of FF1 Professional Safety Services.

The Service Division at FF1 has taken huge strides to have “Service Made Easy” for our customers. With the addition of in-house hydrostatic testing in October of 2013, we have been able to help customers keep their SCBA bottles in service and refill bottles as needed right in our Sparta headquarters. The enormous warehouse space has also allowed for boat repairs and some minor apparatus service upgrades.

“We purchased this property with service in

mind,” said Jonathon Van Norman, Owner and President of FF1, “the ability to perform the work in our shop has allowed us to take customer service to another level. We aren’t stopping here either, there is more to come in the very near future!”

With four separate trailers in the arsenal at FF1, a wide variety of training can be offered and brought right to your firehouse. Surface Water Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Tech Rescue and the very popular Vent Trailer are out and about most nights with a highly experienced team of instructors by their side. From Bergen to Cape May County, our Training Division can be found at local firehouses reviewing classroom lectures or getting down and dirty at local training academies.

The last 12 months have brought a lot to the dedicated staff at FF1 Professional Services. With eight full time Account Managers covering the state from top to bottom, and even a little of PA and NY, there is always something new in the works. Keep in touch with what is going on with FF1 by visiting their website at www.FF1.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FF1ProfessionalSafetyServices .

UTV with MEDLITE® Transport skid unit reduces call time for beach rescues Westmore, VT. It isn’t every day that employees of KIMTEK Corporation experience firsthand the real-time application of the products they design, build, and sell every day.

In August, that is exactly what happened to KIMTEK president, Kimball Johnson, company business manager, Chelsea Cummings, and shop foreman, Dan Cummings, while they visited Wells Beach, Maine.

Many beach-goers rose from their seats to watch Wells Beach lifeguards rush to attend an adolescent, who apparently suffered injuries while in the water. Within minutes, ambulance sirens were audible and a beach rescue utility vehicle, a Polaris Ranger® 6x6, arrived at the scene.

Visible in the rear cargo bed of the UTV was a KIMTEK MEDLITE® Transport Deluxe MTD-103. The lifeguards and ambulance crew of Wells Beach Emergency Services attended to the patient quickly, loaded him in the stokes basket, and secured him to the MEDLITE's rescue area. The ambulance attendant cared for the patient while the UTV drove to the waiting ambulance.

Watching this real-life rescue unfold was personally meaningful for the KIMTEK team. The ambulance was unable to reach the beach, but the UTV swiftly, safely, and easily maneuvered through the large crowd, reaching the patient in a timely manner.

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A growing market segment KIMTEK has seen a marked increase in requests for patient transport for beach settings. UTVs with MEDLITE Transport units intended for beach transport and rescues have become standard equipment for many urban and rural agencies with jurisdiction including larger beaches. Victim retrieval from off-road situations too tight for larger rescue apparatus poses a significant challenge for many agencies worldwide, many of which seek custom solutions from KIMTEK.

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Garbage truck in to the water leads to hazmat

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It's not often that a fire company can have two of its former pieces of apparatus participate at a wet down for their newest rig. This event did happen in Carlstadt, September 21st, when Engine Co. 2's 1971 Mack and 1992 Pierce rolled in to squirt water on the company's 2014 Pierce Velocity model. The wet down also celebrated the delivery of Ladder 1's new Pierce Velocity rear mount aerial ladder.

Just after 9 a.m. on September 4th, firefighters were alerted for a garbage truck in the water at the end of Cayuga Road.

Police and fire arrived to find the cab of the garbage truck in the water. The truck rolled and went over the bulk head. Station 36 requested Station 85 hazmat to assist. There were no active leaks, but crews used a boat to go into the water and placed booms just in case of potential leaks. No one was injured and crews remained on scene for about five hours until the truck was removed. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Ocean Township Police Department.

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Updates in Middlesex Boro It may seem common sense to say that Middlesex Boro is in Middlesex County. But unless you are aware that Gloucester City and Gloucester Township are both in Camden County (not Gloucester County), then you will realize why I specified it.

I had not been to Middlesex Boro in many years and so I updated myself recently and thought I’d share their newer apparatus with you!

The newest are two E-ONE’s sold

by Absolute Fire Protection. The first is a Cyclone II pumper of the Beechwood Heights Volunteer Fire Company. It has a-long-four-door extended cab and is powered by a Cummins ISL-9, 450 hp diesel. Specs include a Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump, UPF 786 gallon water tank, low hose bed that is 63 inches from the ground, and a Harrison 6 kw generator.

The other is a Cyclone II platform quint of the Parker Engine and Hose Volunteer Fire Company. It has a longfour-door cab and is powered by a Cummins ISX-12, 500 hp diesel.

Specs include a Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump, UPF 300 gallon water tank, HP-100 rear mount platform and a 10 kw Smart Power generator.

The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company operates a 2010 Smeal Sirius pumper with a 2000 gpm pump, 800 gallon water tank and a 10 kw generator.

In dealer news, Absolute Fire Protection delivered an E-ONE Cyclone II top mount pumper to the Colonia Fire Department in Woodbridge Township (Middlesex County.) It has as 2000 gpm pump and a 780 gallon water tank.

1st Choice Fire Apparatus delivered the National Park E-ONE Typhoon 2000/780 pumper with stainless steel body. If you were at the Wildwood convention show you probably saw it on display. Detailed specs were in the September issue of this column.

Also delivered is an E-ONE to Wildwood City (Cape May County), powered by a Cummins 450 hp diesel.

It is the E-MAX concept with a 1500 Driveline “T” case Darley 1500 gpm pump designed and built exclusively for E-ONE. It has a 530 gallon water tank, six seat cab with vista raised roof. The aerial is a 78 foot three-section aluminum with pinned waterway.

It has a 115 foot ground ladder compliment. The generator is an 8 kw Smart Power.

Pine Hill in Camden County ordered a pumper on a Typhoon chassis with a Cummins 450 hp diesel. Specs include a six seat cab, with a 10 inch vista roof, which matches the current squad from 2012. The pump is a Hale 2,000 gpm single-stage, the tank is 530 gallons, all preconnected lines are from the rear (two each 1 ¾ and 2 ½inch), on a low style urban hose bed placing all of the attack and supply lines reachable from ground level.

The right side will have a 28 foot twosection ladder with a 16 foot roof ladder along with storage for three pike poles and a storage box for a 10 foot roof ladder tucked behind the ladders.

The compartmentation on this side will be the standard wheel well compartments 26 inches deep and the rear Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street.

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

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Washington Valley FC, Warren twp., t61-135, 2013 Freightliner 114Sd/Spartan eRV, 1250/3000. it was sold by Campbell Supply Co. LLC

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Middlesex Boro e-22, 2014 e-one Cyclone ii 2000/781 with 6 kw generator and a 4000 pound winch. it was sold by absolute Fire protection.

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union City police eMS, a-313, 2012 Ford e-350/Road Rescue Metro Medic with remounted module by First priority emergency Vehicles.

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Middlesex Boro truck 24, 2014 e-one Cyclone ii 2000/300 with Hp 100 foot platform and 10 kw generator. it was sold by absolute Fire protection.

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asbury park tower 89, 2013 Seagrave Marauder ii chassis with remounted 1971 Baker 75 foot aerialscope. the boom is originally from Jericho, nY. it was delivered by emergency equipment Sales & Service, LLC.

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Middlesex Boro e-21, 2010 Smeal Sirius 2000/800 with 10 kw generator. compartments will be enhanced to a width of 50 inches.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles delivered to the East Freehold Fire Company of Freehold Township (Monmouth County), a 28 foot Rescue 1, heavy duty walk-around rescue with upper storage compartments. It is on a Spartan Gladiator tandem axle chassis.

Specs include a Cummins ISX-15, 380 hp diesel, Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission, 24 inch raised roof cab, 28 inch extended front bumper with tool mounts, Whelen NFPA LED lighting package, Onan 35 kw pto driven generator, recess-mounted Command Light, Mako air fill station with Sierra booster, portable 9,000 pound winch, recess-mounted electric awning, hydraulic lift-up rear stairs and factory tool mounting. Also the Bloomfield EMS (Essex County) received a P.L. Custom Medallion 80 Type III ambulance on a 2013 Ford E-350 chassis.

The Fire Apparatus Division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles received two KME pumper orders. One is for Greenwich Township in Cumberland County and is on a Predator Severe Service XMFD chassis with a five seat, flat roof cab. Specs include a Cummins ISL-9, 380 hp diesel, with an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission, Waterous CSU, 1500 gpm pump, 1000 gallon poly water tank, KME 3/16 inch aluminum Flex body, ROM roll-up compartment doors, an Onan 6 kw hydraulic generator and FRC 120 volt LED Spectra scene lights.

The other pumper is for Mantua Fire District 1 in Gloucester County. It is on a Predator Severe Service LFD chassis with a six seat, 10 inch raised roof cab.

Specs include a Cummins ISL-9, 450 hp diesel, Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission, Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump, 750 gallon poly water tank, KME 3CR12 stainless steel Flex body,

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Cape May point e-5830, 2007 KMe predator, 2000/1000 with 8 kw generator. roof top compartments, Harrison 20 kw hydraulic generator and FRC 120 volt LED Spectra scene lights.

Their ambulance division reports the following orders: Two Braun Chief XL Type III’s (one to Cliffside Park EMS in Bergen County and the other to Flanders Fire EMS in Mt. Olive Township in Morris County.)

Also, two McCoy Miller Guardian Type II’s on Ford E-350 chassis to Virgo Medical Services in East Orange (Essex

County), a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Braun Raider onto a Ford E-350 for People Transport in Old Bridge Township (Middlesex County) and a First Priority Renaissance Remount of an ambulance/mobile simulation lab onto a Ford E-450 chassis for the Bergen County Community College.

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH

NEVER FORGET If you have photos you would like to see in our “Never Forget” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky

- ContinuEd FRoM pagE 54 Deliveries include two Braun Signature Series Type 1’s on Ford F-350 chassis (one each to Ewing Township EMS in Mercer County and Fuchs EMS in Fair Lawn in Bergen County.)

Also three First Priority Renaissance Remounts. One is a McCoy Miller onto a Ford F-350, 4 x 4 chassis for Rutgers EMS, one a special operations body onto a Ford F-350 chassis for the Elizabeth Fire EMS (Union County) and a Braun Chief XL onto a GM 4500 chassis for Atlantic Health Systems EMS. Responsive Medical Transport in Toms River (Ocean County) received a McCoy Miller Guardian Type II on a Ford E-350 chassis and West New York EMS in Hudson County received a Braun Signature Series Type II on Ford E-350 chassis matching their previous purchase. The Oakhurst First Aid Squad in Monmouth County received a Road Rescue Ultramedic on a Ford E-450 chassis.

Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce activity, deliveries in Burlington County include an Impel heavy duty rescue pumper to Palmyra and an Impel pumper to Burlington Township (Relief Fire Company).

In Middlesex County, a Velocity pumper to Colt’s Neck Fire Company 2, an Arrow XT pumper to Perth Amboy and a Velocity 100 foot platform to the River Road Fire Company in Piscataway Township.

West Caldwell (Essex County) received an Impel pumper, and Clifton in Passaic County received an Arrow XT pumper.

Pierce orders in Burlington County are an Impel pumper for Riverton and an Impel Squrt remount for Delran Fire District 1.

In Morris County, an Arrow XT heavy duty rescue with non-walk-in body for Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire District 4, and a refurb of a 1991 Lance pumper for Kinnelon.

In Somerset County, a Velocity PUC heavy duty rescue with non-walk-in body for Belle Mead in Montgomery Township and a Velocity SLT dry side tanker for Green Knoll in Bridgewater Township. Note: the designation “SLT” essentially means that it is an entry level package of whatever model the vehicle is. It has limited options.

North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue (Hudson County) ordered an Arrow XT 95 foot mid-mount platform after the contract was cancelled from another manufacturer.

Mahwah (Bergen County) ordered an Arrow XT pumper, the Macopin Fire Company in West Milford (Passaic County) ordered a Saber Encore rescue, Stafford Township in Ocean County ordered and Arrow XT PUC pumper, the City of Elizabeth (Union County) ordered an Arrow XT tractor for an existing TDA and the County of Hunterdon ordered a Darley LSE1000 water purification system on a trailer.

Emergency Equipment Sales & Service delivered a Seagrave Marauder II stainless steel rescue pumper to Southampton Township (Burlington County) for the Vincent Fire Company.

Specs include a Cummins ISL-9, 450 hp diesel, Hale Qmax 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water and 40 gallon foam

tanks, Onan 15 kw generator and a Command Light.

They received an order from the Iselin Fire Company in Woodbridge Township (Middlesex County) for a Seagrave Marauder II stainless steel rescue pumper. Specs include a 3CR12 stainless steel body and subframe, full depth compartments, hydraulic ladder rack, Cummins ISX-12, 500 hp, diesel, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm LDH rear discharge, five-inch front intake, Whelen lighting package, Hannay aluminum booster reel, 750 gallon water tank, hydraulic generator, full length doors and ROM roll-up doors.

Also, the City of Elizabeth has ordered a custom foam utility apparatus to be built by their shop. More information will be forthcoming.

Last month, we reported on Bridgeton’s Seagrave heavy rescue on order. Some updated and additional information about this vehicle includes a Cummins 500 hp diesel, 3CR12 stainless steel body and subframe, 141 inch stainless steel cab, 24 foot walk-around body, 30 inch extended bumper with two reels, custom shelving, rear access stairs and a 30 kw generator.

Campbell Supply Co. LLC reports the following activity: They are prepping a Spartan ERV pumper for Millburn in Essex County. Spartan ERV orders include in Ringwood (Passaic County) for Erskine Lakes Fire Company, a pumper. Specs include a Spartan Metro Star EMFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISL. 450 hp diesel, Star pumper package, Waterous CSU, 1500 gpm pump, UPF 500 gallon water tank, low hose bed design and a Smart Power 6 kw generator.

Also the Stone Town Fire Company ordered a pumper/tanker. Specs include a Spartan Gladiator EMFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISX, 550 hp diesel, Star dry side tanker package, Hale Qmax 1500 gpm pump, UPF 2500 gallon water tank and a Smart Power 6 kw generator.

The Possumtown Fire Company in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County) ordered a Star rescue pumper.

Specs include a Metro Star LFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab, Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel, Waterous CMU, 2000 gpm pump, 750 gallon water and 50 gallon tanks, Akron #3096, 95 gpm foam educator and an Onan 10 kw Quiet Diesel generator.

The Port Authority of NY and NJ has tagged on three more EVI police ESU trucks. Specs include a Ford F-550 chassis with a 162 inch wheelbase, overall length of 23 feet 9 inches, roof mounted tie off rings, fully customized 10 foot body with roll out tilt down trays, roof mounted storage compartment for mounting of stokes basket, Little Giant mounting, 16 foot threesection ladder, front bumper with heavy duty plated steel, Zico Quic roof access ladder, Weldon V Mux electrical system, custom cab electrical console, Kussmaul Electronics #1200 battery charge system with auto eject and a 12,000 pound Ramsey electric winch.

Neptune Township EMS (Monmouth County) ordered two Wheeled Coach Type III ambulances on Ford E-450 chassis with gas engines. The modules are 170 inches, by 95 inches by 72 inches.

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Perth Amboy Engine 1 will be assigned a 2014 Pierce Squad 51 of the USN Base at Colts Neck is a 2014 KME On September 5, 2014, former Jersey City Eng. 18's 2006 Arrow XT 1500-gpm pumper sold by Fire & Safety Predator Severe Service medium rescue.

American LaFrance 1500-gpm/500-gwt pumper was reServices. numbered and re-assigned to Engine Co. 10.

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Lambertville has placed into service a 2014 Pierce Ve- In Southampton Twp., the Vincent Fire Company re- Seaside Park Engine 4541 was recently assigned this locity 2000-gpm/300-gwt/25-gft/100-foot platform with a ceived a 2014 Seagrave 1500-gpm/750-gwt/50-gft res- 1993 Pierce Lance 1500-gpm/1000-gwt pumper that saw 20 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. cue-pumper sold by Emergency equipment Sales, LLC. original duty with Toms River Station 27.

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Ocean Grove has placed into service a 2014 Spartan In Ewing Township, the Prospect Heights Fire Co. Budd Lake Engine 53 recently returned from a refurMetrostar/Toyne 1500-gpm/500-gwt/20-gft pumper with placed into service a 2014 International/Sutphen special bishment by KME. Engine 53 is a 1998 Mack MR 5 man E.H. Stokes Fire Co. 3. service unit equipped with a 10 kw generator. cab pumper.

If your department recently took delivery of a new vehicle, please send a well-lit photo with a short description to news@1strespondernews.com

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PL Custom mounted Paramus Engine 44's 1988 Saulsbury body on to a 2014 Ford F-450 chassis. It is a 300gpm/220-gwt mini-pumper

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East Bergen and Closter first responders participated in a high angle rescue drill at Cliffside Park Fire Headquarters in September.

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Mike Reed left a Structure Protection Specialist and Willie Cirone a Safety Officer preparing for the day after the 6:00 a.m. briefing armed with their maps and IAPS.

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Bogota Deputy Chief Mike Brophy discusses operations during a bell tower fire at St. Joseph Church on August 27th.

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Teaneck Captain Paul Kearns, Jr., operated as Safety Officer during a recent mutual aid fire in Bogota.

Westfield Chief Daniel Kelly gets interviewed by the media at the scene of a fire that destroyed several businesses in a strip mall on South Ave. West.

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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 Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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Erma’s 1981 Mack R pumper tanker started out as a milk truck and later became part of the Rio Grande Fire Department as a fire tanker without a pump. It eventually became part of the Erma FD and in 2002 Pierce built a 4000 gallon elliptical body on it and installed a 1000 gpm pump. It currently served Erma as T-6293.

Sayreville Fire Department fulfilled their ice bucket challenge on August 23. Members from all four houses gathered at the St. Stanislaus School parking lot, where Truck 1 had the honors to chill down the firefighters. The Sayreville Fire Department sent a challenge to their neighbors: South Amboy, South River, and Madison Park Fire Departments.

ON THE LITER SIDE If you have photos you would like to see in our “On The Liter Side” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com

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In August, Matawan placed into service this 1994 Sutphen 1500gpm/1000-gwt pumper that saw original duty as Cheesequake Engine 208.

JOSH TOMON

Former Saddle River Engine 2's 1929 American LaFrance pumper is now privately owned and on display at the Norfolk, Va., Fire Museum.

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Not wasting any time, artist Ed May left his display area at the Wildwood convention to do some finishing work on Chester's refurbished antique Mack that was proudly on display by Valtek.

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Firefighter Fred Poppe of Brenton Woods Fire Company Station 21 pins badge on his daughter, Kristal Poppe as Chief Mike Trimarchi of Ridgeway Fire Company stands beside her.

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Sterling firefighters pose with their 2008 Pierce Quantum 2000--gpm/750-gwt pumper.

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Westfield Chief of Department Dan Kelly running the fire scene at a four alarm fire on Labor Day.

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Wallington Lt. Sean Tilt, of Engine Co. 2, give a verbal report to command during a mutual aid fire in nearby Rutherford in September.

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Demarest Fire Chief, also an Englewood Firefighter, Rich Motta assisting the Closter FD at a gas fed house fire on 8-3-14

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Hackensack Deputy Chief Ken Kalman in a huddle with firefighters and EMT's during a recent job.

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Members of the Demarest Fire Department after providing mutual aid to Alpine for a car fire in an attached garage.

On September 11, 2014, Chief 19 Mark Antozzeski, President of Hamilton Township Fire Chiefs Association, with Mayor Kelly A. Yaede, spoke at the 2014 September 11th "Remembrance Ceremony" at the 9/11 Memorial Grove, Veterans Park in Hamilton Township, NJ

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ROMAN ISARYK JR

Two alarm house fire in Barnegat Township Just before 2 p.m. on a hot day, a 911 call came in reporting flames coming from a residence at 772 W. Bay Ave. Police arrived on scene and had a working fire. 1100 arrived and took command. He orders a second alarm and that brought crews from Station 47 ( Stafford Twp.) and Station 60 (Forked River) for their FAST team. Crews arrived and stretched a one and three quarter inch line a quickly knocking down the fire. No residents were injured, but two dogs were rescued from the house and taken to a vet hospital to be checked out. The fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshals Office.

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AVFD handles entrapment On September 8th at approximately 3:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the intersection of West Crescent Ave and Hamilton Street for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Chief 930 arrived and confirmed a total of four patients on scene. Allendale Ambulance Corps-AVAC arrived and began checking out and treating the patients, while Allendale Police units requested additional BLS units. Rescue 942 arrived and began stabilizing both vehicles and worked alongside EMS to safely remove all of the patients involved. The rescue's crew secured both vehicles and removed the driver door to gain access to the driver of the vehicle. Engine 935 arrived second due and stretched a precautionary line to the scene in the event of any fire activity.

OLD & NEW If you have photos you would like to see in our “Old & New” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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

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The H. C. Pierce Fire Company in Middlesex Boro has in service this 1998 E-ONE Cyclone 1500/750 pumper. It is a 1983 Mack CF redone with a Glider Kit.

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Spotswood Brush 73 is a 1988 Ford F-350 4WD apparatus equipped with a 250 gallon water tank.

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Secaucus Rescue 1 placed into service a 2014 Seagrave/Rescue 1 unit (left) replacing a 1987 Mack/Saulsbury model.

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Carlstadt Engine Co. 2's 2014 Pierce Velocity 2000-gpm pumper, left, has replaced the company's 1992 Pierce Lance 2000-gpm model, which will be retained as a department spare.

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Newark Captain Marcus Johnson and Firefighters Shakir Dunn, Chris Medina and John Vogt, of Engine Co. 26, pose with their 2011 Ferrara pumper.

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Mine Hill Firefighter John Castro, left, and Ex-Chief Rich Conroy pose with the department's pride and joy 1954 Mack 1000-gpm/1000-gwt pumper.

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Sterling firefighters pose with their 2008 Pierce Quantum 2000-gpm/750-gwt pumper.

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FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

Don’t Move a Muscle Okay, I knew that would get you. What’s the catch? Well, none really. Here’s a quickie fillin workout for you on those days you are away from the gym, have very little time or just want a neat little change. You don’t have to move, but you will still have to work. Ooops! I guess that’s the catch. Ahhh, buck up and try it anyway. Those who have are reporting all ‘thumbs up'!

Assume each of the following positions. The goal is to hold them for 30-40 seconds, but if that is out of reach, begin by holding as long as you possibly can. Perform each position once and then repeat the sequence for a total of 2-3 times. Follow with stretching. It’s a change from the usual, as once you assume the position there is no movement.

Sounds simple? It is. Easy?

Well you tell me. Really…Tell me. I’d love to hear from you!

Begin with a traditional “push-up” position and hold for 30-40 seconds. For a greater challenge try raising one foot off the floor (maintain straight leg) for ½ the time and the other for the remaining ½.

Next assume a squat position with your back against a wall. Be sure to sit with your hips flexed 90 degrees. Your feet are slightly wider than shoulder width apart and are placed at a distance from the wall so that when you are seated your knees are positioned directly over your ankles. If your knees are over your toes your feet are too close to the wall and if your knees are over your heels you are too far away. Hold for 30-40 seconds.

For a greater challenge you can rise up on the toes lifting the heels off the floor.

Sit on the floor or on the edge of a chair. Feet are flat and

shoulder width apart. Knees are bent. Hands are placed just behind the hips, in tight against the body with fingers pointing toward the feet. (You may recognize this as the “start” position for a bench dip). Lift the hips off the floor (chair) and hold for 3040 seconds. For a greater challenge raise one foot off the floor for ½ the time and the other for the remaining ½.

Lie on your back, knees bent. Feet are flat on the floor shoulder width apart. Arms are on the floor extended out to the side. Raise the hips and hold for 30-40 seconds. For a greater challenge extend one leg straight up for ½ the time and the other for the remaining ½.

Assume a traditional plank position. Lie on your stomach.

Rest on your forearms with elbows flexed 90 degrees. Tuck your toes and raise your body.

(This is similar to the push-up position, but you are resting on your forearms instead of the palms. Hold for 30-40 seconds.

For a greater challenge, raise either one leg or arm off the floor for ½ the time and the other for the remaining ½. For an amazing challenge, raise the opposing arm and leg at the same time for ½ the time and the others for the remaining ½.

Repeat the entire sequence a total of 2-3 times and follow with stretching.

This static workout is a great addition to a traditional strength training routine. Many of my clients have found it a useful alternative once or twice each month on those days where they were short on time/equipment or just looking for a change.

As always, remember to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise routine.

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Please take notice that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00 PM, November 7, 2014, for the sale of one (1) 1997 Ford F350 Pickup Truck. 47,000 miles. At 3:00 PM bid(s) will be opened and publicly read aloud. Vehicle is to be sold in “as is condition”.

The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is $500.00. Sealed bids may be delivered in person to the District Monday through Friday 9-4pm at 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553.

Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 1997 Ford F350 Pickup Truck.” For more info contact the District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday ONLY.

Please take notice that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Uniondale Fire District will accept sealed Bids until 2:00 PM, November 7, 2014, for the sale of one (1) 1994 Chevy P30 Grumman Van. 11,600 miles. At 3:00 PM bid(s) will be opened and publicly read aloud. Vehicle is to be sold in “as is condition”. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is $1,500.

Sealed bids may be delivered in person to the District Monday through Friday 9-4pm at 501 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sealed bids must be marked “Bid for 1994 P30 Grumman Van.” For more info contact the District Secretary at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday ONLY.

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Sale is subject to a mandatory referendum. Accepting sealed bids until 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2014. The minimum accepted bid for the vehicle is Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00). For more specific information, contact the District Secretary, Joyce L. Nolan at (516) 481-8411 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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For Sale First Priority Renaissance Wheeled Coach Type 1 Ambulance on a 2014 Chevrolet K3500 4x4 Diesel Chassis. This unit was completely refurbished. Some upgrades include new FPEV RCT Electrical System, hoseline 12v Heater/AC Unit, new LonPlate Mica Grey Floor, Interior LED Lighting. $115,000 For additional information or photos, email vsales@emergencyvehiclecenter.com or call 800-247-7725.

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Ready for immediate sale, Asking $11,000.00 Call Vincent Sorrentino, District Mechanic 516-931-3546, extension 211

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