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ROXBURY FIRE LEAVES FOUR HOMELESS
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Roxbury, NJ - On Wednesday, July 27th, the Roxbury Fire Department had their hands full. While at the scene of a car fire that had extended to a garage located on South Hillside Avenue, a second fire was reported at 519 Route-46, located in the Kenvil section of the township. - See full story on page 12
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Structure fire held to one room in Beachwood Beachwood, NJ - At approximately 9:30 A.M. on July 6th, the Beachwood Fire Department responded to the report of structure fire, located at Starboard Street and Capstan Avenue. The Pine Beach Fire Department responded as automatic aid, along with the Beachwood First Aid Squad. Arriving units found a bathroom on fire in an apartment that was located over a commercial building. The Pinewald Fire Department was requested for FAST team assignment and the Manitou Park Fire Department was also requested to the scene for additional manpower. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the one room. The cause of the fire was ruled as non-suspicious and is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office.
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Garbage truck saved by dumping load on fire Fair Lawn, NJ - On July 28th at 8:20 A.M. the Fair Lawn Fire Department, with Companies 3 and 4, under the Command of Chief of Dept. Tim Yuskaitis, responded to the scene of a working garbage truck fire, located on Morlot Avenue. The driver, who was on his route collecting residential trash, observed smoke coming from the rear of his truck. He had the presence of mind to pull off of the roadway and into the vacant parking lot of the former Glen Rock Lumber Company. He was able to dump his load in the lot. His actions saved the truck from being destroyed by fire and also made it easier for the responding companies to extinguish the fire. The Fair Lawn DPW sent a bucket loader to help spread the refuse.
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Nebraska: Eric C. Speck Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 23, 2016 Death Date: June 27, 2016 Fire Department: Dakota City Fire Department Initial Summary: On June 23, 2016, Captain Speck complained of chest pains while on-scene of an emergency medical call. Afterward, he traveled to the hospital where it was found he had suffered a heart attack. Captain Speck succumbed to his injury on the morning of June 27, 2016, while in the hospital. Michigan: Andrew Russell Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: January 24, 2016 Death Date: July 2, 2016 Fire Department: Harrison Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Several days following surgery to replace a shoulder that was badly injured from a fall on ice while working an emergency medical call, Lieutenant Russell began to feel sick and asked his wife to call 911. Responders provided assistance to Lt. Russell and transported him to the hospital where he passed away from complications related to the surgery.
Nevada: Jacob O’Malley Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 10, 2016 Fire Department: BLM Nevada State Office Initial Summary: While investigating lightning strikes in the area, two firefighters were killed and one firefighter was injured when, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the fire department vehicle they were traveling in on Nevada State Route 140 (near Denio, Nevada) had a tire failure and overturned. Firefighters Jacob O’Malley, the vehicle operator, and Will Hawkins died from injuries sustained in the crash. Nevada: Will Hawkins Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 10, 2016
Fire Department: BLM Nevada State Office Initial Summary: While investigating lightning strikes in the area, two firefighters were killed and one firefighter was injured when, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the fire department vehicle they were traveling in on Nevada State Route 140 (near Denio, Nevada) had a tire failure and overturned. Firefighters Jacob O’Malley, the vehicle operator, and Will Hawkins died from injuries sustained in the crash.
New Jersey: Richard N. Zadorozny Rank: Chief Engineer Incident Date: July 10, 2016 Death Date: July 11, 2016 Fire Department: Eatontown Engine, Truck, and Hose Co. #1 Initial Summary: Along with his fire department, Chief Engineer Zadorozny was dispatched for an odor of natural gas at a local apartment complex. Operating the first responding apparatus, Zadorozny and his crew arrived on scene to investigate the incident. The odor was eventually unfounded and the apparatus returned to quarters. Chief Engineer Zadorozny returned to his home for the evening and, a few hours later, suffered a medical event (likely cardiac). EMS responded to Zadorozny's home, but were unable to revive him. Zadorozny was pronounced dead a short time later.
Delaware: Tim McClanahan Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 11, 2016 Death Date: July 11, 2016 Fire Department: Lewes Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter McClanahan died after falling from a helicopter while participating in a monthly “hoist training” exercise with the Delaware Air Rescue Team at the Delaware Coastal Airport. The helicopter immediately landed and the trooper medic and volunteer firefighter on board began to provide medical assistance. Firefighter McClanahan was taken to Beebe Healthcare, where he was pronounced dead. The fatal incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, state and local authorities.
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Palisades Park, NJ - Members of Ridgefield Park Engine-2 with their Sutphen pumper, followed by F.D.R.P. Chief Mike Lauer in his gig, pull up to Ridgefield Fire Chief John Hoffman for instructions during a mutual aid fire in Palisades Park, on July 24th. RON JEFFERS
Bayonne, NJ - A not-so-common mutual aid relocation occurred at Bayonne Fire Headquarters on June 18th, when a task force from Essex County came in to cover the city, as Hudson fire companies were committed. The Essex units consisted of Montclair Truck 1, Bloomfield Engine 4, East Orange Engine 4 and Belleville Engine 2. RON JEFFERS
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Ocean Gate, NJ - During a Facebook conversation, Ocean Gate Fire Chief Geoff Barger suggested to Councilman Mark Haug, (and later authorized by Mayor Paul Kennedy), that the fire hydrant located near the newly opened Splash Park be painted as a "Minion," from the popular computer-animated movie "Despicable Me." On June 29th, the hydrant was unveiled and much to the surprise of the fire company, it was a Minion!
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Veterans and Bluecoats team up to honor orphaned Vet’s Cremains UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers
The New Jersey Mission of Honor (NJMOH), is a state-wide effort to inter the orphaned and abandoned veteran cremains. The organization is made up of Veterans who have dedicated themselves to the service of country and state. Along with other veteran groups, they identify, honor and inter unclaimed and abandoned cremated veterans. This group, with the help of Wyckoff police officers and volunteer firefighters, participated in the 24th Burial Ceremony on June 30th, at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, on Godwin Avenue. Wyckoff Assistant Fire Chief Tim Brock and his father, William, an exfire captain, are the owners of the funeral home. Tower ladders from Wyckoff and Waldick supported a giant American flag over the funeral home, as uniformed police and firefighters lined up for honor guard duty. Inside, Al Lucnte, the NJMOH Senior Vice Chairman, read off the names of six veterans, whose cremated remains were located in front of the podium. They were: Thomas English Jr., US Merchant Marine (WW II); Robert Sinn, US Army (Korea); Leroy Thomas Jr., US Air Force (Vietman); James Walls, US Army (WW II); William Ellis, US Army (Vietman); and Richard Mower, US Navy (WW II). Mower also served as a Wyckoff police officer. He was 41-years abandoned. William Brock heard about the Mission of Honor at a funeral directors meeting in 2012. One of his funeral directors, Tracey Zbierski, took the time to comb through the home's records to see if there were any veterans among the more than 100 cremated remains in storage at the funeral home. Zbierski said she found 15, then took the next required step of mailing a letter to the next of kin. Some were reunited with family but the six honored in June went unclaimed. Unclaimed remains are not a rare occurrence in the funeral industry. Whether a person was a widower, destitute or they're estranged from family, there are a variety of stories that Francis Carrasco, Chairman of the group, said he has encountered while doing the work. Carrasco and the late Mission of Honor Co-Founder Roman Niedzwiedz heard about work being done by the national organization "Missing in America Project" to recover unclaimed remains, years ago. The two veterans decided to start their own version of the group in New Jersey. They soon learned that they had to change the law. At the time, only next of kin could claim remains at a funeral home. But the Legislature passed a bill to allow veterans groups to provide a military funeral after certain conditions were met. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the state, county and
municipal governments, as well as military and veterans affairs representatives. As the memorial came to a conclusion inside, there was a firing squad gun salute and the playing of taps outside. Veterans, police officers and firefighters carried out the six cremated remains to a waiting hearse. With an escort that included motorcycles from the Patriot Guard Riders, state police and Wyckoff Engine-234, the hearse traveled to an interment ceremony at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, located just outside Fort Dix. The NJMOH request funeral directors, hospitals, crematoriums and prison administrators to assist them in identifying their veteran remains so the group can give them a Military Interment at the Wrightstown cemetery. The NJMOH is a 501 (c)19 nonprofit corporation. Additional information can be found at www.njmissionofhonor.org. DOWNS: Firefighters battled a fire in a scrap metal yard on South Second St., in Plainfield, June 17th. The fire, at the Plainfield Metals scrap yard was located in a pile of metal and oil soaked car parts stacked about 30-feet and covering an area 50-feet long. UPS: The Gloucester City Fire Department received $57,143 in AFG funds to replace an exhaust system at the firehouse. DOWNS: One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation resulting from a 3-alarm fire in a Rosemont-Ringoes Rd. dwelling in East Amwell, June 20th. UPS: Bloomfield will receive a FEMA grant for $362,000 to assist with the purchase of new SCBA equipment. DOWNS: Two fires on June 21st displaced 51 people in Paterson. The first fire occurred at 35-39 Ryle Ave. The second was located at 623-625 Market St. UPS: Hamilton Fire District 4 has been awarded a $140,908 federal grant. Funds will be used for such items as SCBA and a thermal imaging camera. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire caused heavy damage to a Plainsboro Rd. home in Plainsboro, June 22nd, and displaced eight occupants. UPS: The Essex County Coordinator's Office is passing out rehab spray caps to be used on local apparatus. They contain six spray nozzles to cool off firefighters. There is at least one for each fire department in the county. DOWNS: Residents of the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Twp. were evacuated from their homes, June 23rd, as a precautionary measure, due to a forest fire at nearby Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Base, officials said. The fire spread to some 220 acres. UPS: An Atlantic City firefighter and police officer teamed up to rescue a woman who nearly drowned in the ocean, June 25th. Acting Battalion Chief Kurt Marrone was first on the scene of a report that three people were being swept out by the rip current, Fire Chief Scott Evans said. Marrone saw two people were safe on top of a jetty, but a woman was going under, and she couldn't swim. Marrone jumped in, grabbed the woman
and held on, getting in front of the jetty, the chief said. Then, a wave crashed into them. The woman was on top of Marrone, and she was in the water. Meanwhile, Police Officer Patrick Finegan had removed his gear and jumped in, Sgt. Kevin Fair said. As Marrone and the woman were getting smashed against the jetty, Finegan pulled Marrone out and then got the woman. The woman was fine, and she refused medical aid, Marrone said. DOWNS: A house on Seventh St., Lakewood, was destroyed by a 3-alarm fire, June 24th. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion, officials said. UPS: New firefighters in Bayonne are Jon Kiney, Michael Visone, Shawn Norris, Patrick McGrath, Timothy Lynch, Evan Klimkowski, Thomas Barsnica, Stephen Bissel, Matthew Gillen, Ricardo Joynt, Brian Petty, Justin Hudacko and Eoin Mara. DOWNS: A home in the Neshanic section of Branchburg was destroyed by a fire on June 27th. Because the dwelling is in a relatively rural part of the township off Fairview Dr., a convoy of tankers brought water to the scene from the nearest water source about two miles away. UPS: In June, Montvale officials broke ground for a new firehouse in front of the current 1950's era building on West Grand Ave. The old firehouse will be demolished to make way for a two-story, 16,000-square foot state-ofthe-art structure. The fire department will operate out of the DPW garage. “In 1955 when this building was dedicated, I was 10,” Fire Chief Clint Miller said. “I served my whole career in this building.” He added, “Hopefully, we will maintain out volunteer status and use it with great pride.” DOWNS: Three units in the Spruce Hills condominium development in Glen Gardner were heavily damaged by a 4-alarm fire on June 29th. UPS: West Milford Fire Co. 4 members teamed up to rescue 10 ducklings that had fallen down a storm drain in the Mount Glen Lakes section on July 4th. The mama duck was “going quackers” after her ducklings fell in. Neighborhood kids spotted her and called for help. Captain Jeffrey Miller was able to enter the culvert and catch the 10 ducklings. They were put into a
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Wyckoff Chief of Department Lou Graglia carries the cremated remains of one of six veterans to an awaiting hearse.
temporary cage and brought up to the road's surface and reunited with their mother. DOWNS: Six firefighters were hospitalized after being exposed to a “chemical haze” emitted from a Port Carteret Drive warehouse in Carteret, July 5th, officials said. Firefighters responded to a smoke call, which turned out to be a chemical reaction, Fire Chief Mark Hruska said. The haze being discharged was caused by a chemical reaction of acrylate monomer, he said. Thinking it was a
fire, the manager had opened the doors to ventilate the facility before the fire department showed up. When firefighters arrived, “They were hit with a down draft that had blown out of the warehouse,” Hruska said. The firefighters were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center for precautionary measures. They were experiencing respiratory-related issues, including sore throats. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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NJMOH Senior Vice Chairman Al Lucente reads off the names of the six veterans inside Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff.
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Netcong Fire Chief Robert Shellhammer helps stretch the first hose-line.
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Fire in Roxbury leaves four homeless
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Units respond to house fire in Nutley Nutley, NJ - During the early morning hours of June 26th, Nutley Firefighters and mutual-aid companies battled a smokey, general-alarm fire, located at 62 Saint Marys Place. The fire was contained to the top-floor of a private dwelling and was under control in about 45-minutes. Mutual aid onscene came from Belleville, Montclair, Bloomfield and Clifton. There were no injuries reported.
Roxbury, NJ - On Wednesday, July 27th, the Roxbury Fire Department had their hands full. While at the scene of a car fire that had extended to a garage located on South Hillside Avenue, a second fire was reported at 519 Route46, located in the Kenvil section of the township. Firefight- JUMP TO FILE# 072816116 ers who were clearing up from the first fire, responded to the fire on Route-46 and requested immediate mutual aid from the Mine Hill and Wharton Fire Departments. Upon arrival, firefighters found a one-story, wood frame structure that housed two apartments, well involved in fire. The lone-occupant of the building, who was home at the time of the fire, escaped without injury and alerted firefighters that there were oxygen tanks in his apartment. He also reported that his roomate's dog was still in the apartment. Firefighters stretched two hoselines and began attacking the fire, which engulfed the entire structure and threatened an exposure. A second-alarm was sounded, bringing mutual aid from Dover, Netcong and Randolph to the scene. The fire was controlled within 35-minutes. Firefighters located the missing dog, which unfortunately had perished in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently not known and under investigation, but it is believed that the fire started in the area of the oxygen tank system. The Morris County OEM rehab bus also responded to the scene due to extremely hot temperatures. No firefighter injuries were reported. - ADAM ALBERTI
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Deptford second-alarm commercial building fire Deptford, NJ - On July 19th, around 5:30 P.M., Deptford FD Station 9-3 was dispatched to 1298 Hurffville Rd. for a building fire. Police were on-scene and reported an awning on fire. Engine-933 arrived on-scene and reported a working fire, requesting the UMP TO FILE# box filled. This J072516129 brought in the rest of the district, as well as mutual aid towns. Companies operated multiple hand-lines and two tower ladders for approximately eight-hours. A second-alarm was requested approximately one-hour into the job. The Deptford Fire Marshal's Office was also called on-scene for the investigation. - CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS
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One resident burned in suspicious Oakland fire Oakland, NJ - A suspicious three-alarm fire struck an Oakland home early on June 16th, injuring one and leaving the structure un-inhabitable. F i r e fi g h t e r s were toned out at JUMP TO FILE# 5:55 A.M., for a re- 062016123 ported fire at 28 Ryerson Street. Heavy fire was venting out of the one-and-ahalf-story frame structure upon arrival. The three residents of the building had evacuated before the arrival of fire units. One of them received thirddegree burns on several parts of his body. A second-alarm was sounded as an aggressive attack was commenced. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 15-minutes and all visible fire was extinguished in about 30-minutes. A third-alarm was transmitted for coverage. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office was investigating due to the heavy fire upon arrival and the serious injury. No other serious injuries were reported. Firefighters from Wyckoff, Waldwick, Franklin Lakes, Mahwah, Pompton Lakes, Hawthorne and Ringwood either assisted at the scene, or covered the empty firehouses. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Saddle Brook house fire caused by MVA Saddle Brook, NJ - A house in Saddle Brook caught fire after a car crashed into a utility pole on July 15th. At 1:27 P.M., officers were dispatched to a reported car into a pole, located at 356 Saddle River Road. Arriving officers found that an SUV had rammed JUMP TO FILE# into a pole, which 071616102 then pulled down power lines from a home. First-due units arrived to find active fire on the side of the home, with extension into the attic. A second-alarm was transmitted by Assistant Chief Chris Sloma, bringing mutual aid to the scene. While waiting for PSE&G to arrive and cut off the electricity to the home, live wires arched, causing fire to take control of the attic. Firefighting operations were hindered due to the energized state of the structure. Rochelle Park Truck-1 flowed to hit hot spots in the attic area. Part of the house's roof collapsed during the blaze. Chief of Department Tom Dickmann arrived on-scene and took command of the incident. Additional mutual aid was called to the scene from Fair Lawn and Elmwood Park. Once power was cut off to the home, the push to extinguish the fire took about one-hour. The numerous hot spots and hard-to-reach areas that were still burning were put out by Rochelle Park Truck-1. An additional engine from Lodi was also brought to the scene to assist in overhaul operations . The Saddle Brook Ambulance Corps. fire rehab unit set up operation to tend to the firefighters. Additional ems units from Lodi also assisted on the fire scene. Stand-by companies in empty Saddle Brook firehouses came from Garfield and Maywood. The resident of the home that caught fire was able to escape with eight-out-of-ten cats that she had. The car crash was caused from the driver passing out after opening a cooler full of dry ice while still inside of the car. Being that dry ice is made up of carbon dioxide, it displaced oxygen in the car. The driver of the SUV was hospitalized with undetermined injuries. A police officer sustained minor injuries and two firefighters were transported to the hospital, also with minor injuries.
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Ridgefield Park, NJ - Judge Ed Pomponio (left), conducted his usual tough uniform and sock inspection during the annual Ridgefield Park Independence Day ceremony.
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Vacant warehouse burns in Orange
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Lodi, NJ - On June 11th, Hose Company-2 of the Lodi Fire Department held a Wet Down for their new Engine, #614.
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Jamesburg, NJ - His name is "Hose Bed Harry." The geared-up manikin stands guard over William Stroup's privately owned 1953 Mack "L" Model Series pumper, that was part of the Tri-Counties Fire Association's 25th Annual Apparatus Muster, held at Thompson County Park in Jamesburg. Stroup's pumper saw original duty with the Madison Fire Department as Engine-4.
Orange, NJ - On July 26th, a three-alarm blaze gutted a portion of a large commercial building, bringing in an unusual mutual aid response. Just after 6:30 A.M., units from the Orange Fire Department were dis- JUMP TO FILE# patched to 350 072716106 Washington St., for a reported fire. This address was comprised of a series of connected buildings, originally built in 1926 as a bus or trolley garage for Public Service. The complex had been vacant for years. Upon arrival, heavy fire was venting from the office area on the "A-D" corner and also from the large garage structure on the "A" side. A second-alarm was transmitted as members opened up the roll down doors of the garage and stretched into the office area. Conditions improved quickly in the garage area as the fire was knocked down, but after conditions started deteriorating in the office section, members were withdrawn. Additional resources were called in as operations went defensive. An elevated master stream from the Orange truck, as well as deck guns from West Orange and Maplewood, operated to hold the flames from spreading further. Along with a Stang and several hand-lines, the fire was held. Several of the usual mutual aid departments were unable to respond to the scene. Due to this lack of coverage, a very rare incident occurred when the task force from Jersey City responded to Orange Headquarters for cover. No serious injuries were reported. Thankfully, the fire occurred just after dawn, before temperatures
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reached the daytime high, which was in the mid-90's. The cause is under investigation, but the building has been known for squatters and has had several small other
fires in the past. Companies remained on the scene for an extended time, hitting hot spots. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Westville all-hands quickly knocked down Westville, NJ - On July 22nd around 5:00 P.M., District-7 (Westville and National Park), and Quint 5-1 (Camden County and Gloucester City), were dispatched to 548 River Dr. for a dwelling fire. Initial reports by Gloucester County Communications were for a bedroom fire, which was up- JUMP TO FILE# graded shortly after 072516127 by police on-scene, who reported a working fire. Chief-701 arrived on-scene and reported a two-story, single-family dwelling with smoke showing from the second-floor, requesting an All-Hands. Quint 5-1 and Engine-733 arrived and went into operation and opened up with a one-and-threequarter inch hand-line. A quick knock-down was made by the companies and the fire was under control within 15-minutes. Bellmawr was on-scene for the RIT while Brooklawn was onscene for the cascade. The Gloucester County Fire Marshal's Office was also called on-scene for investigation. - CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS
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Ridgefield Park celebrates Independence Day Ridgefield Park, NJ - Independence Day is a special day for our country, and July 4th marked the 240th birthday of our nation. It has always been a very special day in this village, that hosts one of the oldest Independence Day parades in the country. It is also the day that firefighters, family, local officials JUMP TO FILE# and friends gather at 070516108 the memorial bell, located on Euclid Avenue, for the Fire Department's annual inspection and awards ceremony. At 8 A.M. sharp, the ceremony began, with fire apparatus lined up in the street, with their respective company members standing along side in their dress uniforms. Chief of Department Michael Lauer welcomed all on a beautiful, sunny morning and provided some information about the department. This included the fact that the FDRP has six new members. In addition, other members have completed either Firefighter 1 or Firefighter II training. He was accompanied by his Assistant Chiefs, John Antola Jr. and James VanDerTulip. Fire Commissioner and Mayor, George Fosdick, provided his usual history lesson about this great nation. He told the assembly how hard local firefighters work to clean their equipment and take a test, to prepare for this day. As fate would have it, their equipment got dirty on the afternoon of July 3rd, when Run # 194 was transmitted and firefighters from all six companies handled a working fire in a Preston Street home. They quickly confined the fire to the dwelling's kitchen area. “This is what we do,” said Fosdick. “We confront times that are difficult. We set an example for friends, neighbors and strangers,” he added. The traditional walk of current and former fire chiefs, local officials and judges was then conducted. They walked passed each fire company and greeted all members. Service awards were presented. This included 40-years-of-service awards to Chief Lauer and Captain Rich Burke of Engine Co. 4. Fire officials from out-of-town departments serve as judges, and they began their inspections after the awards were presented. This included the apparatus, equipment and uniforms. Former Little Falls Fire Chief Ed Pomponio conducted his usual tough uniform inspection that included checking ties, belt buckles, hair cuts and socks! After the ceremony, firefighters and family members attend a breakfast held at the Knights of Columbus. Next was the parade and inspection award presentations. Next year, the fire department will celebrate their 125th-anniversary, and preparations are already being made for a great day, full of activities. - RON JEFFERS
Captain Rich Burke of Engine Co. 4 (left), receiving his 40-years-of-service award from Fire Commissioner George Fosdick.
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Ridgefield Park's chiefs and the department's Honor Guard commence the Independence Day ceremony.
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UPS: Newly promoted deputy fire chiefs in Jersey City are Paul Drennan, Steven McGill and John Alston. DOWNS: Villa Vittoria restaurant on Hooper Ave., Brick, was seriously damaged by a 3-alarm fire on July 4th. Officials believe it started in the kitchen. UPS: New battalion chiefs in Jersey City are John Johnson, Thomas Jones, Rich Gorman, Michael Conforti and Sean Verdi. DOWNS: Seven firefighters suffered minor injuries over the July 4th weekend battling 14 fires throughout the city of Camden, officials said. UPS: Newly promoted fire captains in Jersey City are Anthony Wolleon, Patrick Murphy, Vincent Vida, Mark Petrucelli and Michael Mandriotta. DOWNS: A 4-alarm fire involved several wood-frame dwellings on Pennsylvania Ave., Newark, on July 3rd. It displaced 28 residents and sent a firefighter to the hospital for evaluation, officials said. UPS: During the July heat waive, Trenton firefighters, through their union, donated 60 twelve-inch fans to three churches. “This is going to help a lot of out congregation,” said Ralston Denton, a pastor at House of Blessing and a city firefighter assigned to Ladder Co. 4. DOWNS: A warehouse in White Twp. was destroyed by fire on July 5th. UPS: The Burlington Twp. Fire Department has received $358,500 in Assistance to Firefighters grant money to purchase new sets of SCBA. DOWNS: One person, who was on fire, ran from a Maxwell Dr. house in Greenwich Twp., July 8th, and was found at Marlin Farm Rd. & Brill Dr., officials said. The fire was contained to a room in the singlefamily dwelling. The victim was flown to St. Barnabas Medical Center for treatment. UPS: On July 8th police announced they had solved the arson spree in the Whitman Park section of Camden that occurred over the Independence Day weekend. Charles Ricks Jr., 43, of Camden, was charged with 14 of 16 fires set over the weekend. DOWNS: Three firefighters from the Glendola Fire Company were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, July 7th, due to a fire at Tauylor's Towing on Hurley Pond Rd., authorities. Firefighters from nine departments fought the fire. UPS: The Linden Fire Department celebrated 100-years of service on July 16th with a parade down Wood Ave. to honor the city's bravest. The celebration also included free food, entertainment, children's rides and an apparatus display at Robert Wood Bauer Promenade. DOWNS: A Saddle Brook home caught fire when a live electrical wire fell onto it after a vehicle struck a utility pole on Saddle River Rd., July 15th. The residents escaped and firefighters and Police Officer
Norma Aedo helped rescue at least eight of ten cats that were inside, police Lt. John Zotollo said. UPS: Jersey City Firefighter Luis Colon was conducting fire inspections when he saw smoke coming from a Randolph Ave. home and rescued a 4-year-old girl trapped on the third floor, July 14th. The girl was crying by a window. Colon found a ladder and used it to climb to the third floor. Colon emerged from the smoke filled dwelling with the girl in his arms, covered in soot, and carried her to safety, officials said. The girl was treated and released from the Jersey City Medical Center. “He put himself in grave danger,” said Fire Chief Darren Rivers. He continues, “but he did take in a lot of smoke. He was covered in soot.” Some residents of the three-story building escaped through a back door, but they were trapped in the backyard until firefighters cut open a gate that had been locked. DOWNS: Firefighters responded to a fire in a Gloucester County public works garage in Clayton, July 12th, Firefighters found a pickup truck used for mosquito control in flames. Officials determined that the fire was caused by a short in a wire connected to insecticide spraying equipment on the vehicle, officials said. UPS: The Surf City volunteer F.D. and EMS siren is back in service after being out-of-service for about five months. The new siren was donated by the Marmora V.F.C. in Upper Township. The new siren was installed with the assistance of firefighters from Beach Haven and High Point fire companies and a crew from Alan's Electric of Manahawkin. DOWNS: Scotch Plains area firefighters battled a 3-alarm dwelling fire on Dogwood Dr., July 17th. Two firefighters were transported to St. Barnabas Medical Center to be treated for injuries. UPS: Police in Killeen, Texas, arrested a man wanted for deliberately starting a fire that took the lives of three people in Camden in 2004. Killeen resident Jesus Perez-Rivera was being held on $3 million in bonds pending his extradition back to Camden County, in July. DOWNS: A young man was killed in an early morning dwelling fire on Arverne Terrace, Irvington, July 21st. UPS: The North Hudson Regional F.D. received a grant of over $745,000 in AFG funds for new SCBA. DOWNS: Two North Plainfield residents were killed as the result of a multiple-alarm fire at a residential complex on Route 22, July 24th. UPS: Trenton firefighters became volunteers on July 23rd gearing up with tool belts to help build homes as a Habitat for Humanity site in East Trenton. A casual conversation between Fire Captain Charles Maziarz, at Engine Co. 6 at the site across the street from the firehouse, and Habitat workers led to a group of firefighters working the site. Family members and some police officers also pitched
in. DOWNS: Nearly 30 people were displaced by a 3-alarm fire that began when a motorist pulled into a driveway on 24th St., Paterson, on July 14th, because his car was on fire, authorities said. The fire quickly extended to houses on either side of the driveway. The driver did not live in either house. UPS: Antonio Gary has been promoted to fire chief in Irvington. DOWNS: Five firefighters were injured, including one who suffered a heart attack, as a result of fighting a fire in a hair dye manufacturing building, on Park Ave., Englishtown, July 25th. The heart attack victim was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Deputy Fire Marshal Rick Hogan said he was doing well and recovering. UPS: Monica Campbell, 4, gave Jersey City Firefighter Luis Colon III a big hug at the Bergen Avenue firehouse, July 25th for saving her life during a July 14th fire on Randolph Ave. The girl and her mother, Iris Wilcox, met the firefighter formally at the quarters of Engine 19 and Ladder 8. While conducting fire inspections for the city, Colon saw smoke coming from the home. He used a ladder he found nearby to use to carry Monica from the third-floor window out of the burning building. The reunion occurred on Colon's 11th year anniversary joining the FDJC. DOWNS: A girl jumped secondfloor window and a man exited the window and climbed down the fire escape during a fire in a South Aidelaide Ave. rooming house in Highland Park, July 26th, as fire units arrived. Two other people were able to escape the building before firefighters arrived. In a later development, a 20-year-old man, renting a room, was charged with second degree aggravated arson, according to a statement by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. UPS: The High Bridge Fire Department received $105,953 in federal funds for the purchase of new SCBA. DOWNS: In Roxbury, Fire Official Michael Pellek determined that a fire that engulfed a Route 46 home started due to an oxygen tank igniting. One man, who uses oxygen tanks for help breathing, was home and escaped the flames. One pet dog died as a result of the blaze. UPS: The Township of Ocean Fire District 1 has equipped 13 of its vehicles with Spillman Flex Mobile, enabling firefighters to access vital information upon arrival at an active scene. DOWNS: Fire tore through a building at Genesse & Division St.'s, Trenton, on July 26th, gutting the structure and injuring one firefighter. A second-alarm was struck due to the heat by order of Deputy Chief Leonard Carmichael. The firefighter suffered a leg injury. UPS: Justin Derevyanik has been promoted to fire captain in Hackensack.
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Allamuchy extinguishes vehicle fire Allamuchy, NJ - On July 3rd, Allamuchy Firefighters were requested to RT-80 East for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival of the first-due engine, a well-involved car was found on the shoulder. Firefighters stretched the front bumper preconnect and extinguished the blaze. Units were clear of the scene approximately 30-minutes after arrival.
DOWNS: A Jersey City fire captain from Ladder Co. 4 was hospitalized after he was struck by a car on July 29th. The company had responded to a man down call and was attending to the victim in the street, at Garfield & Armstrong Ave.'s, while the captain directed an ambulance to the area, officials said. At that time, a vehicle driven by a 68year-old city woman passed the am-
bulance and struck the captain. The captain sustained a concussion, laceration on the back of his head, a fractured vertebrae and fractured wrist. UPS: In North Hudson, Moises Valdes has been promoted to battalion chief. DOWNS: Pleasantville firefighters operated at five structural fires between July 4th and 6th.
Moises Valdes has been promoted to battalion chief in North Hudson and is shown at his first multiple-alarm as a B.C. in North Bergen, on a hot July 20th. RON JEFFERS
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Passaic firefighters battle four-alarm fire Passaic, NJ - Passaic Firefighters battled an early morning blaze on July 20th, in a three-story vacant home, just after 9:00 A.M. Firefighters were dispatched to the area of 197 Lexington Avenue for a reported fire, but arrived to find heavy fire showing from JUMP TO FILE# the second-floor and 072016123 heavy smoke throughout. A quick second-alarm was transmitted as firefighters attempted an interior attack, but were held back due to heavy fire conditions and a partial collapse of the staircase. All members were ordered to evacuate the building and set up for a defensive attack. Two ladder pipes and multiple hand-lines were put into operation as the fire extended into the third-floor and attic. A thirdalarm was transmitted, as heavy fire vented on the top two floors of the home. It took firefighters about onehour to bring the fire under control. A fourth-alarm was later transmitted for additional manpower due to the heat. Three firefighters were treated for heat related injuries, but no other injuries were reported. The fire was deemed suspicious, with no power or gas feeding to the house, and remains under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Six people injured in Lafayette MVA Lafayette, NJ - At approximately 12:45 A.M. on July 1st, emergency crews were dispatched to Route-15 and Mudcut Road, where at least two cars were involved in a motor vehicle accident. A total of six people were injured, including one JUMP TO FILE# who was flown 070116107 from the scene to the Morristown Trauma Center. The remaining injured were removed and transported to Newton Medical Center. The injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening. Units from the Lafayette Fire Department and EMS were the first on the scene, along with additional resources from the Hampton Fire Department, Blue Ridge Rescue Squad and Saint Clare’s Paramedics, who provided advanced life support care to the most seriously injured. The New Jersey State Police were in charge of the accident investigation. - DAVID BURNS
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Second-alarm in Teaneck during heat wave Teaneck, NJ - As the sun set after a 95-degree, hot summer day on July 24th, Teaneck Firefighters would continue to battle the heat from a fire. Shortly before 9:00 P.M., Teaneck JUMP TO FILE# Firefighters were 072516131 called upon to respond to the 300 block of Sherman Ave., for a reported fire in the rear of a home. While en-route, command advised dispatch to send the fourth engine company to the scene as well. Once on scene, command advised that he had heavy fire and smoke showing from the rear, and requested additional engines from Englewood and Bogota, as well as a ladder from Hackensack to the scene. Fire began to spread from a deck to the rear siding of the house, to the second-floor and attic, and then into a detached garage. Multiple lines were stretched to the rear of the home as well as inside of the home in order to knock down the heavy fire. Crews checked for extension on each floor, and held the fire to the rear of the home. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 30-minutes. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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APPARATUS IN ACTION
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North Beach Haven, NJ - On June 4th, departments responded to a fire in a bay-front home, located in North Beach Haven. Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company, under the command of Chief Matt Letts, was the first responding unit. Beach Haven was assisted by units from Ship Bottom, Surf City, High Point, Barnegat Light, Stafford Township and Forked River. Tuckerton, West Tuckerton and Barnegat covered Long Beach Island's fire stations.
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Edison handles vacant-dwelling fire Edison, NJ – An early-morning fire in a vacant home kept firefighters busy, chasing fire in the walls and attic area, before it was extinguished on July 11th. The structure sits across the street from the Edison Memorial Tower and Museum. The Edison Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 6:40 A.M. to 89 Tower Rd., for the reported structure fire. Fire apparatus from the Menlo Park Station encountered smoke drifting across Route-27 as they were approaching the neighborhood and knew they
JUMP TO FILE #071816138 had a working fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire was pushing from a one-story, wood-frame dwelling. Hand-lines were advanced through the front door and the bulk of the fire was darkened quickly. Evidence showed that fire was in the walls and extended into the attic. A vent hole was cut into the roof to alleviate the heat and smoke. Firefighters opened up the
walls and ceilings to extinguish any concealed flames in the void spaces. The fire was declared under control within one-hour. Firefighters remained on the scene for a couple of hours, conducting extensive overhaul to ensure that all hidden pockets of fire were extinguished. There were no firefighter injuries reported at the scene and the fire is being investigated by Edison Fire Officials. - KEITH ADDIE
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Linden, NJ – Linden Ladder-1 prepares to operate on July 27th, as heavy fire shows from a two-family home.
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Two families displaced from Linden house fire Linden, NJ – Firefighters battled adverse weather conditions and intense flames on July 27th, as a fast-moving fire tore through a large, two-family home, displacing a total of eight people. The Linden Fire Department was dispatched around JUMP TO FILE# 11:50 A.M. to 1817 072716117 Clinton St., for the reported house fire, after a resident on the second-floor smelled smoke and ran out of the home to call 9-1-1. Firefighters arrived on-scene and found heavy smoke and fire on both the first and second floors, with flames showing from the windows. An interior attack was attempted by first arriving companies, but heavy fire conditions forced the crew to retreat from the structure. The building was evacuated of all fire personnel and a defensive operation was set up to extinguish the blaze. Linden Ladder-1 placed an elevated master stream in service, while multiple two-and-a-half inch hand-lines were set up to surround the wellinvolved home. One of the exterior hand-lines was dedicated to protect a neighboring home under construction that showed significant signs of heat damage to it's vinyl siding. The bulk of the fire was darkened within 30-minutes, but firefighters continued to extinguish pockets of fire within the structure for approximately one more hour. Extensive overhaul was needed throughout, to ensure that all hidden fire was extinguished. The fire was declared under control around 1:30 P.M. The home suffered extensive damage on both floors, along with a heavy roof collapse, deeming it as un-inhabitable. The firstfloor residents were relocating with family, while the secondfloor residents were being assisted by the American Red Cross. The lone person who was home at the time of the fire was able to escape unharmed, but two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at a local emergency medical care facility. Mutual aid fire departments from Elizabeth, Roselle and Rahway assisted at the scene, while other local Union County fire departments covered the city during the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Chief Siller demonstrates making a relief cut in the roof, so that it can roll back easily.
Howell, NJ - Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 showing their support. PROVIDED
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Pine Beach FD holds dual drill at Ocean County Fire Academy Waretown, NJ - On June 16th, the members of Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company held a dual drill at the Ocean County Fire Academy in Waretown, NJ. Half of the members finished their hands-on portion of the extrication/vehicle rescue class, while the other half trained in the burn building. Chief Stephen Siller conducted the extrication training, where members had an opportunity to use the department tools to remove doors, windows and roofs. During the week prior, the entire department sat through the classroom portion of basic extrication/vehicle rescue. The other half of the crew that
JUMP TO FILE #062316100 was training in the burn building was led by Assistant Chief Jay Sonnenfeld. The evolution consisted of fire on the second-floor, with entrapment. It was a daytime call and the crew consisted of the driver/pump operator, officer and two crews. The officer had the choice of laying-in from the hydrant, or using the 750-gallon booster tank to make entry, perform a primary search, rescue the victim and if possible, either knock down the fire, or darken it down to
keep it under control. All members learned the basics of what to do, as well as their strengths and limitations, while operating with short crews. During the daytime hours, the Borough of Pine Beach has a minimum-tomoderate response of members, as most are at their other jobs, or in school. Chief Siller commented, "that all operations seemed to flow smoothly and safely." He further went on to re-hash what they were taught, versus what they did handson. "Good job by all," he stated. - MICHAEL FLORES
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Beachwood, NJ - Beachwood FD put a sign up at their station in support of police after the recent police shootings in Dallas, TX. Shortly after, many other fire departments and EMS squads across Ocean County in N.J. followed suit, posting their own supportive signs. The "I Got Your Back" slogan was started by Sugarland, TX Firefighter Greg Hopper, approximately oneyear-ago. In October of 2015, Beachwood FD received a few sticker decals with the slogan created by FF Hopper, which they proudly still have displayed on their Chief car.
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Jersey City mourns loss of Deputy Chief Stewart Jersey City, NJ - City firefighters were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Deputy Chief Kevin Stewart, 61, on July 6th. D.C. Stewart was the citywide tour commander of Group “A,” and came from a family of firefighters. Stewart was planning to stay on the job until the mandatory retirement age of 65, accumulating 100-years of firefighting duty by his family for the city. The chief's father and grandfather were members of the F.D.J.C. The deputy chief was ap-
JUMP TO FILE #071216102 pointed to the F.D.J.C. in 1979. As a firefighter, his assignments included Engine Co. 8-B. When he was promoted to captain, he was assigned to Engine Co. 10-D, and later to Rescue Co. 1-C. As a battalion chief, he served in the 4thBattalion. Stewart received multiple awards during his tenure with the department. He was named Officer of the Year in 2001. In addition to serving his city,
Stewart worked with the urban search-and-rescue teams, and organized missions to South Africa to train firefighters. He was a task force leader with FEMA. He also operated at the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. “Kevin was not only a coworker, but a true friend and always a consummate professional,” Chief of Department Darren Rivers said. He continued, “It's a terrible loss for the family and for the entire fire department.” - RON JEFFERS
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Hundreds of members of fire and emergency service personnel from across the state attended the funeral for Chief Kevin Stewart, held on July 13th at St. Joseph's church in Jersey City.
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Jersey City Deputy Chief Kevin Stewart, right, operating at a multiple-alarm fire on a 100-degree day in 2013.
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All-hands dwelling fire for Vineland
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Lighting strike causes second-alarm fire Little Egg Harbor, NJ - On the morning of July 5th, a severe thunderstorm was passing through Little Egg Harbor when a call came in at 7:07 A.M., for a reported house struck by lightning, with smoke inside of the residence. Police arrived on-location and found heavy smoke and flames showing. West Tuckerton FD was dispatched to the scene and once on-location, a second-alarm was toned out. The Mystic Island FD, Tuckerton FD, Parkertown FD, Eagleswood FD and New Gretna FD were all toned out for the assignment. Crews pulled (two) one-and-three-quarter inch hand-lines to the "B" and "D" sides, while the Deck Gun was placed into service to knock down the main body of fire. Crews did not clear the scene for almost eight-hours, assisting in overhaul operations with the Ocean County Fire Marshal's office to help in the investigation. No injuries were reported.
Vineland, NJ – On July 23rd at 2:17 A.M., Vineland Firefighters were dispatched to a dwelling fire in the 500 block of N. West Avenue. Based on calls, the Cumberland County 91-1 center upgraded the assignment to an all-hands. Responding units were JUMP TO FILE# Engines 61, 11, 31 072316105 and 42, as well as Ladder Tower-6, Ladder-4 and Vineland EMS. Station-29 (Rosenhayn), covered Station-6. E-61 arrived on the scene of a two-story, wood-frame dwelling (quickly found to be vacant), with fire showing from the rear firstfloor. Engine-61’s crew stretched a one-and-three-quarter inch line to the rear and attacked the flames. Interior crews found that the fire had extended up an interior wall to the second-floor and began opening up, while another crew opened the roof. A second one-and-three-quarter inch line was pulled. Station-1 Deputy Chief Gabe Scarpa placed the fire under control at 2:52 A.M., with crews remaining on the scene until 4:33 A.M. Fire damage was confined to a rear bathroom and the interior wall, extending to the attic. Smoke damage was found throughout. No injuries were reported. The fire was classified as suspicious and is being investigated by Vineland Fire and Police De-
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Vineland Firefighters on the scene, working on the "C" and "D" sides.
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Paterson vacant building consumed by flames Paterson, NJ - On June 21st, a vacant building in Paterson, well known to the police for squatters and illegal activities, was destroyed in a three-alarm fire that also heavily damaged a neighboring occupied dwelling. The fire apparently began on a front porch of the large, two-and-a- JUMP TO FILE# half-story frame 062316106 dwelling, located at 625 Market St. Heavy fire was showing from the front as units arrived on the scene, at about 4:45 P.M. A second-alarm was transmitted as the fire spread to 623 Market St., a similar occupied building. Companies went to an exterior operation quickly on the original fire building, but members worked offensively to hold the exposure building. Two elevated master streams and several hand-lines operated on the main fire building, as fire had possession of all floors, and was also through the roof. Several areas also suffered collapses. A third-alarm was sounded for additional manpower before the fire was able to be placed under control, shortly after 8:00 P.M. No serious injuries were reported, but 18 residents of the exposure building were displaced. - BILL TOMPKINS
Scene of a third-alarm fire that destroyed a vacant building in Paterson.
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Paramus, NJ - An apparent electrical fire was swiftly extinguished before extensive damage was done to a Paramus home, on July 21st. Paramus units arrived shortly before 8:00 P.M. to 627 Freeland Avenue, and were greeted by visible flames burning through the wall near the front door, with smoke issuing from the attic area. A second-alarm was called for as lines were stretched and the roof vented. PSE&G was requested as members opened up and hit the flames that were extending upwards. The fire briefly intensified in the attic area, but was also quickly dealt with. The fire was able to be placed under control in less than one-half-hour, with no reported injuries.
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Woman rescued from burning home in Clifton Clifton, NJ - Clifton firefighters safely removed a woman from her burning home in Clifton, on the afternoon of June 21st. The alarm was transmitted at about 5:30 P.M., for a JUMP TO FILE# house fire located at 062316122 51 Madeline Ave. The first-due units found flames venting from a secondstory window on the “D” side of a large, two-anda-half story frame dwelling. A second-alarm was transmitted. As a water supply was established and a line stretched, members entered to conduct a search, and were able to locate a woman inside. She was evacuated without any apparent injuries. The first line was stretched to the secondfloor, as Ladder-3 put it's stick to the roof. The first line made a good hit on the fire. There was extension to the exterior of the home, under the siding, and to the roof area. Companies opened up and extinguished the fire before there was any further extension. The fire was placed under control in less than one-hour. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Attic fire in Surf City goes to three-alarms Surf City, NJ - Just after 2:30 P.M. on July 21st, the Surf City FD was dispatched for a working fire in the attic of a twostory, wood-frame structure. Crews arrived and quickly upgraded the fire to a second-alarm. Temperatures were in the mid-80's with high humidity, making for hard work conditions. Ship Bottom FD, High Point FD, Beach Haven FD, Stafford FD and Forked River FD were all requested to the scene for additional manpower. Crews remained on-scene to complete overhaul operations and the fire was under control in less than one-hour. The Ocean County Fire Marshal's office is conducting the investigation as to what caused the fire.
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Industrial accident injures worker Union City, NJ - A construction worker is placed into a Union City ambulance to be treated for an injury that he received while working in an old bank building on Bergenline Avenue, that is being renovated into a drug store, on July 12th. The worker had his hand caught in a machine and members of North Hudson Rescue Co. 1 extricated the victim's hand.
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Little Egg Harbor, NJ - Just after 3:30 P.M. on June 27th, a 19-foot-long boat capsized in the Osborn Island section of Little Egg Harbor Twp. A construction crew, who were also members of New Gretna Vol Fire Co., called the incident in, reporting that a boat had overturned along the shore, but that the two people on-board had made it out safely and were on-shore. Mystic Island Vol. Fire Co., West Tuckerton FD and Great Bay EMS were dispatched to the call. The NJSP Marina Unit was notified and made their way over from Atlantic City NJ. No one was injured, and all units cleared the scene one-hour later.
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Goshen Volunteer Fire Company receives grant from “Brothers Helping Brothers” Middle Township, NJ - June 15th– The Goshen Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from "Brothers Helping Brothers." This grant will help the firefighters of GVFC properly staJUMP TO FILE # bilize vehicles after 062116102 auto accidents. “With this very kind acquisition, the officers and firefighters of the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company can now be more time proactive when it comes to vehicle accidents. This acquisition not only improves the safety of the first responders, but also the general public and tourism that runs through our district on a daily basis. We cannot express and say thank you enough to Brothers Helping Brothers,” said Chief Joe Stackhouse. Brothers Helping Brothers helps small, rural fire departments obtain critical tools and equipment through their grant program. Brothers Helping Brothers was able to grant this equipment with the cooperation of Turtle Plastics in Lorain, Ohio. “Goshen Volunteer Fire Company showed us that they had the need for this equipment and through our partnership with Turtle Plastics, we were able to give more than enough auto stabilization equipment, which will last for many years,” said Co-Executive Director Nick Magoteaux. Brothers Helping Brothers awards grants to departments through a competitive application and review process. If interested in applying for a Brothers Helping Brothers grant, please visit their website and print out an application, under grant request. Grants are rewarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. About Goshen Volunteer Fire Company: The Goshen Volunteer Fire Company is a small, rural fire company, located in Cape May County, New Jersey. They respond to everything from structure fires, to EMS assists, motor vehicle crashes and water rescues. Most of their call volume is motor vehicle crashes and agricultural incidents. They also respond to brush fires and fire police incidents. Goshen Volunteer Fire Company covers a great portion of the Delaware Bay. Auto Extrication is about 75% of the company’s calls.
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The Garfield Fire Department this past winter held a training seminar at the Garfield High School. The day which included several lectures on a variety of topics. Instructors for the class were Mike Ciampo FDNY, Ray McCormack FDNY, and Paul Dansbach Ex-Chief Rutherford FD.
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Pooch saved from Ridgefield Park house fire Ridge field Park, NJ - Before the arrival of fire units, a police sergeant made a grab for a small dog after flames erupted in a first-floor kitchen, on July 3rd. The fire, located at 79 Preston Street, was reported shortly before 4:00 P.M. Police units arrived first and were able to rescue a small canine before it was injured, placing it safely in a cage. The flames were quickly knocked down by firefighters before any serious extension occurred. No mutual aid was required at the scene, except for the cascade unit from Hackensack. No injuries were reported.
Newark fire lights up night sky Newark, NJ- Heavy fire and a large column of thick black smoke was visible from miles away, as flames consumed a commercial business in the Ironbound section of Newark, on July 19th. At about 12:45 A.M., Newark units were dispatched to Kearny Steel Con- JUMP TO FILE# tainer Co., located 071916104 at 401 South Street. Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from a one-story warehouse, with possible extension to an attached two-story commercial. Access to the fire building, which was in the rear of multiple structures along narrow alleyways, was very difficult. Another concern that arriving firefighters faced were the numerous 55-gallon drums found, many with hazardous markings. It was soon determined that this company cleaned the drums for future use, and were empty at the time of the fire. Additional alarms were transmitted for the fire. Only one engine and one truck were able to make it down the narrow spacing in order to get close to the fire buildings. Two ladder pipes were put into operation from South Street, over the street-side buildings. Truck-6’s tower was operated in the rear, adjacent to the ConRail tracks. Flames soon took possession of the two-story structure, and several rigs had to be repositioned. Eventually, four alarms were transmitted, bringing Mutual Aid into the city. Five elevated master streams were operating, as well as several hand-lines. The fire in the structures was slowly darkened down, but a row of trailers that were not accessible in the rear, burned for an extended time. The
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Trucks from Camden and Cumberland Counties
This month we remain in the southern half of the state to bring you apparatus from two counties. First, in Camden County the Barrington Fire Department placed in service a new Tower 91 composed of a 1987 Mack/Baker 95 foot Aerialscope which formerly served East Islip, NY (Long Island.) The Aerialscope and system were retrofitted onto a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT chassis and body. It has a 10 kw generator. replaced their American LaFrance/3D/Aerial Innovations 75 foot quint. Next comes from Winslow Township and is their Squad 25, a 2016 Spartan ER Metro Star rescue pumper. Specs include a Cummins ISL 9, 450 hp diesel engine, Waterous CSU 1500 gpm pump, Hale Foamlogix system, Spartan One-Touch CAFS, Pro Poly 750 gallon water and 20 “A” and 50 “B” foam tanks, Harrison 14 kw generator and a Will Burt Night Scan. The same station houses one of the township’s EMS units. EMS 25-1 is a remount of a 2006 Horton module onto a 2015 Ford E-450 chassis. From Camden County we go to Cumberland County and feature some form the City of Bridgeton. One is Rescue 7, a 2014 Seagrave Marauder II heavy duty rescue which is the county’s technical team. It has Cummins ISX 12, 500 hp diesel engine, a 23.5 foot non-walk-in rescue body with ROM roll-up compartment doors, an extended front bumper with a hydraulic reel and Hannay electric cord reel, Hurst Rescue System, air cascade system with Vanair compressor, Ramsey 4.5 ton portable winch with two receivers. Next is Tower 7, a 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 100 foot tower with a 2000 gpm pump, a 300 gallon water tank and a 10 kw generator. Next is Ambulance 727, a 2015 P.L. Custom Medallion Type III one a GMC G4500 chassis. This ambulance differs from the others in the Bridgeton Fire Department in that is white rather than red and it is a Type III rather than a Type I. Also featured is Millville’s Engine 34, a 2013 KME Predator/Panther with a 2000 gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank and a 10 kw generator. It has a Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission and a Will Burt Night Scan. In dealer news, New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has made the following deliveries: To University Hospital in Newark (Essex County) a 2015 Spartan Metro Star/Rescue 1 heavy rescue. Specs include a Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel engine, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, 20 foot aluminum non-walk-in rescue body with a curbside roof access ladder, recessed 12 foot awning, six seat cab with 10 inch raised roof, enclosed storage for 28 foot and 14 foot ground ladders, 9,000 pound winch, Whelen lighting, Onan 35 kw generator, Will Burt light tower and ROM roll up compartment doors. Their neighbor, .the City of Elizabeth received three P.L. Custom Classic 170 Type 1 ambulances on Ford F-450 4 x4 chassis and the Howell Police EMS (Monmouth County) received a similar unit but without a 4 x 4 chassis. Fire & Safety Services has received the following Pierce orders: for Basking ridge in Bernards Township (Somerset County) a Velocity pumper, for Wyckoff Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus of the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ardmore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@1stResponderNews.com.
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Barrington T-91, 2016 Pierce Arrow XT/ 1987 Aerialscope 95 foot and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. It was originally a Mack CF from E. Islip, NY.
Bridgeton T-7, 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300/100 ft with 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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Winslow Twp, EMS, A-25-1, 2015 Ford E-450 under a 2006 Horton module.
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Millville E-34, 2013 KME Predator Panther, 2000/1000 with 15 kw generator. It was sold by First Priority Emergency Vehicles. in Bergen County an Enforcer pumper, for Haddonfield (Camden County) an Enforcer pumper and for Keyport Borough (Monmouth County) an Enforcer 107 foot Ascendant RM. Pierce deliveries include to Hamilton Township District 3 an Arrow XT TDA and to District 4 an Arrow XT 95 foot mid mount platform (Mercer County), to Monroe Township District 2 a Velocity PUC pumper and to Keasbey in Wood Bridge Township an Enforcer pumper (both Middlesex County), to Pompton Lakes (Passaic County) an Arrow XT pumper, to the City of Pleasantville (Atlantic County) a Saber pumper and to Scotch
Plains (Union County) an Enforcer pumper. Absolute Fire Protection has received an order from the South Plainfield VFD (Middlesex County) for an E-ONE HP100 platform. Specs include a Cyclone II chassis with Roll-Tek and four airbags, Cummins ISX 15, 600 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump, 300 gallon water tank, twin TFT monitors, 15 foot six inch maximum jack spread, side stacker body, Smart Power 10 kw generator, Whelen LED lighting and severe duty interior. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 84
Bridgeton R-7, 2014 Seagrave Marauder II with 30 kw generator, air cascade system and portable winch. John M. Malecky
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Several homes destroyed in Newark blaze Newark, NJ - Heavy smoke could be seen blowing across Newark's south-end, as firefighters battled a fourth-alarm fire that destroyed multiple homes, on July 3rd. Newark firefighters were dispatched to 146 Pennsylvania Ave., JUMP TO FILE# for a reported struc- 070416104 ture fire. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy fire throughout a large, three-story frame, with exposure problems. A secondalarm was quickly transmitted and first arriving units attempted to make an interior attack on the main fire building. As the fire load grew and extended to the Bravo and Delta exposures' upper floors, command evacuated the main fire building due to the heavy fire conditions. A third-alarm was transmitted as conditions began to deteriorate in the exposures. Master streams were set up, as a collapse of the main fire building left sticks remaining in the rear, along with heavy fire in the third-floor and attic of exposure "B," as well as exposures "D" and "D-1." Firefighters began to make some progress on all buildings as command requested a fourth-alarm. It took firefighters three-hours to bring the fire under control. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and one dog was rescued from the building. The fire remains under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
Heavy fire shown coming from exposure "B."
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Chief Patrick Trentacost of the Passaic Fire Department being interviewed by Channel-12-News, during a fourth-alarm fire that was located at 201 Lexington Ave., on July 20th.
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Raritan runs MVC extrication Raritan, NJ - At 10:05 A.M. on July 3rd, Raritan Fire Department (Station 52), was dispatched to the intersection of Route-206 South, at Orlando Dr., for an MVC with extrication needed. Deputy Chief-52 arrived on-scene and confirmed a single-occupant in a Corvette, pinned in the vehicle, after being struck by a semi-truck. The Engine 52-2 crew was assigned to remove the door to access the patient, and also for fire suppression and securing the power to the vehicle. Crews had the patient removed in under 20-minutes. Units on-scene were Car 52-2, Engine 52-2, Engine 52-3, Utility-52, Somerville Rescue Squad, RWJ ALS and Raritan Police.
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Units respond to three-alarm in Paramus Paramus, NJ - Paramus and mutual-aid companies battled a smokey, three-alarm fire in an Arthur Terrace dwelling on a humid, June 20th afternoon.
Scene of first fire, located at 2468 7th St.
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Fort Lee has busy day battling multiple fires Fort Lee, NJ - Heavy thunderstorms rolled though Northern Jersey just after 4:00 P.M., on July 14th, bringing heavy rains, lightning and thunder JUMP TO FILE# throughout the 071416107 county. The storm also brought heavy winds and havoc to the Fort Lee Fire Department. During the middle of the storm, Fort Lee fire companies responded to numerous calls, including an activated fire alarm, and wires down that were causing car fires. Then just before 4:30 P.M., as the stormed moved out of the area, dispatchers received calls for a house fire, caused by a lightning strike. Firefighters arrived on-scene to find heavy smoke showing from the attic area of a three-story home that was under construction. First arriving companies dropped supply lines and stretched an attack line to the top-floor, attempting an interior attack. Firefighters knocked the fire down within 30-minutes. One firefighter suffered minor injuries, and the construction workers in the house were able to escape unharmed. Mutual aid from Leonia and Englewood Cliffs assisted on-scene. Then at 5:00 P.M., a report came in for another fire in the borough, located at 1355 15th St. Mutual aid and Fort Lee companies responded to the working fire in a four-story, vacant office building. A gas-fed-fire was located on the fourth-floor, but until the gas company responded, could not be extinguished. Since the building was vacant and concrete, no extension was reported,
and the fire was quickly knocked down after the arrival of the gas company. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.
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Both fires remain under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Ridgefield Ambulance celebrates 75-years Ridgefield, NJ - On Saturday, June 18th, members of the Ridgefield Volunteer Ambulance Corps gathered to celebrate 75-years-ofservice with the Borough of Ridgefield. The order of the day began with an emergency services "motorcade" parade JUMP TO FILE# that ended at squad 062316104 headquarters. There, members of the community gathered to watch the wetdown and dedication of the ambulance corps' new first responder vehicle, RFA-7. President Bruce Riede led the dedication ceremony, during which several local dignitaries presented the corps with recognitions and length-ofservice awards. Afterward, all in attendance were treated to a barbecue, a dunk tank, and a jellybean counting contest. On behalf of Ridgefield Ambulance, we would like to thank our community, our supporters and our members for their hard work in helping us to fulfill our mission of providing quality emergency medical services to our residents. - JAMES GARVEY
Ridgefield Fire Department providing the wetdown of the new RFA-7.
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5 Things to Consider When Entering the DROP THE INFORMED FIREFIGHTER “YOU PROTECT THE PUBLIC, WE’LL PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE” Whether or not to enter the DROP is a unique decision and one which should be considered carefully. For some, the decision is a foregone conclusion due to personal circumstances and an attractive plan design. For others, the decision is less obvious and involves a more thorough review of the costs and benefits. This article covers the most important points to consider when a sworn employee has decided to enter the DROP. The goal is to avoid the common pitfalls in the DROP-decision process and make informed choices that maximize the benefits offered within the pension plan and within the tax code. The first and most fundamental point regarding DROP is that it is an irrevocable decision. The one consistent feature in all DROP plans is that once the paperwork is completed, the employee is considered “retired” for all practical purposes. As such, his length of service is suspended, his final average salary is calculated, and he no longer accrues pension credits. When the DROP period ends (5 years typically), the member must separate from service. It is important to recognize that during the period between DROP-entry and DROP-exit, most plans suspend a member’s contributions. So if a firefighter had been contributing 7% (as required by the plan) to the pension prior to DROP-entry, his paycheck will effectively increase by 7% once he enters DROP. This is an ideal time to increase 457 (deferred comp) contributions by a similar amount (7%), since the employee would not “feel” any difference in his take-home pay. This would likely lead to a higher 457 plan balance at the end of the DROP period and be an important resource in retirement. In short, a firefighter has every incentive to increase 457 contributions at DROP-entry. Additionally, it would be an ideal time for a certified financial planner to review the member’s 457 allocation and consider rebalancing the portfolio to lower risk. A second point to consider before entering the DROP relates to timing. Ideally, one would enter the DROP after a pay-raise from a promotion, or perhaps right after a COLA (cost of living adjustment) is announced. This would maximize the member’s pension and therefore lead to a higher DROP balance at separation. It is important to time one’s exit from the DROP after the member turns age 50. Retiring any sooner may compromise the employee’s ability to access the DROP money without a 10% penalty. Per section 72(t)-10 rules, a member can exit the DROP in the year she turns 50 and not be subject to a premature penalty. This section in the internal revenue code deals exclusively with sworn employees and is a calendar-based rule, not an agebased rule. For example, say a chief is scheduled to exit the DROP in November of this year and anticipates a DROP balance of $350,000. Let’s assume she is presently 49 years old, but will turn 50 in December of this
year. Per IRS guidelines, if she takes a direct distribution for any amount in the DROP, she will not be subject to a 10% early-withdrawal penalty on the money. With proper planning, exiting from DROP should be a smooth process and not involve withdrawal penalties on the DROP balance. When entering DROP, another important decision a firefighter must make is choosing a pension payout. The retirement benefit one chooses is a personal decision based on factors such as risk tolerance, investable assets, and whether one is single or married. The default retirement benefit in most plans is 10- year certain. This benefit is paid to you for life, but you or your beneficiary will receive at least 120 monthly benefit payments in any event. Keep in mind that the period certain begins once a firefighter enters DROP, not at separation from service. So if a member is in DROP for 5 years, he has 5 years of period certain left when exiting DROP. Interestingly, this type of default retirement benefit or “normal benefit”, is not the most conservative option and therefore might necessitate additional life insurance to mitigate exposure to premature death. Other optional forms of retirement benefit include joint & survivor payouts. While of equal actuarial value as the normal benefit, these optional forms vary in degree of risk. The most conservative option is 100% joint & survivor and guarantees that a spouse will receive an unreduced monthly annuity in the event of a joint pensioner’s death. Other iterations of this retirement payout include modified monthly amounts that are 75%, 66 2/3%, or 50% of the primary pensioner’s benefit. Another thing to consider in choosing a retirement benefit relates to social security integration. Increasingly, this optional form of benefit is available in retirement plans. If you retire prior to the time at which social security benefits are payable, you may elect to receive a more level retirement income during your entire period of retirement by integrating your social security. Effectively, the city front-loads your pension by giving you a higher monthly amount and then reduces the pension once your social security payments begin. It is also a powerful way to turbo-charge your DROP, since it yields the highest monthly pension. However, many plans only allow social security integration if the member elects a single life annuity payout, a retirement income of a comparatively higher amount, but payable to you for your lifetime only (with no period-certain). A fourth point to consider when entering DROP is that you will no longer be eligible for disability benefits under most pension plans. As such, if a firefighter becomes disabled in the line of duty while in the DROP, he will not be eligible for benefits unless he has coverage in a private disability plan. Additionally, DROP participants are typically not eligible
for pre-retirement death benefits either. Given this fact, it is important to review insurance coverage prior to entering DROP to minimize exposure. A final point to keep in mind when entering the DROP is that most plans allow a firefighter to roll unused sick time and vacation time to a 457 account. This tax deferral strategy is ideal for those who have accumulated sizeable balances. Rather than taking a check for these benefits, an employee has the opportunity to defer immediate taxation until a later date. Also, given the favorable distribution rules for 457 plans, a firefighter can request drawdowns right after separation from service occurs. For example, say a chief enters the DROP and has accumulated $18,500 in sick time and vacation time. He decides
to have the city cut two checks: one to him for $5,000 to pay down debt and another for $13,500 to his 457 provider. So long as he doesn’t exceed federal guidelines on maximum contributions to the plan for the year, he can redirect the larger second check to his 457 account and take distributions on his terms. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to DROP and making a mistake can be costly. All of the different rules present potential pitfalls, so leveraging a financial professional is essential. Consider contacting me to discuss your specific situation and I will design a comprehensive, customized plan for you and your family. Rick Palmer is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a recognized
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Firefighting Air Tankers By Firestorm Video Productions Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-5228528 e-mail: support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $24.95 (DVD) This is a 60 minute DVD of air tanker operations at California natural cover fires. Model fixed wing, propeller driven planes are featured that are either operated by CAL FIRE of the California Division of Forestry or of private aircraft contracted to the U.S. Forest Service. Some models include the Cal Fire S2T air tanker and the Neptune Aviation System P2V and P2V5 all of which were anti-submarine warplanes once used the by Navy and then converted to air tanker status. The Lockheed P3 Orion is another aircraft, this one was formerly used for sub surveillance and presently operated by the Aero Union Corporation. The Canadair CL 215 and
415 are also featured. These are built as air tankers and have the capability of refilling with water in flying mode such as a lake. The 10 Tanker Air carrier which is a MacDonald Douglas DC-10 can hold 12,000 gallon of retardant. During the rundown of these aforementioned aircraft, you can see them operating at or near fires either directly dropping retardant on the fires or in proximity to them to slow its advance and giving the ground troops an edge when they go in for the extinguishment. Verbal Air traffic between the planes and the ground can be heard, however later on in the video there is a section narrated by a retired member of the USFS who details the strategies and tactics of air tanker operations as you see them working and this provides and educational segment of the video. This narration takes up a good portion of the video. There is also a bonus section which features vintage aircraft now retired that is working at a 1999 fire and how they get prepared to go to duty from the Paso Robles, CA Air Attack Base. This DVD was chosen to provide a little different type of firefighting separate from that in urban areas. I also want to credit with videographer with a job well done!
Jersey City, N.J. - Seventeen passengers were injured when a New York Waterway ferry struck a Hudson Street dock, on the evening of July 23rd. It was a hard landing," said New York Waterway spokesman Patrick Smith. Fifty-seven passengers were JUMP TO FILE# on-board. No crew 072516110 members were injured. The boat left lower Manhattan for Jersey City and struck the dock at about 7:20 P.M. Emergency units from the Jersey City Fire Department, Police Department, O.E.M., Jersey City Medical Center, McCabe Ambulance, Port Authority police, NJ Transit police and the US Coast Guard responded to the emergency. The injured were transported to the JCMC and Christ Hospital. "Only three victims had to be removed via stretcher," City Spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said. - RON JEFFERS
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Dunellen, NJ - Dunellen’s Engine-2, a 2016 E-ONE Cyclone II pumper next to it's predecessor, a 1984 Pirsch pumper. The Pirsch nameplates were removed for safe keeping. The new pumper was sold by Absolute Fire Protection. The Pirsch, which is no longer manufactured, was sold by the New Jersey Fire Equipment Company, which is still located in Dunellen.
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Demarest, NJ - Demarest Engine-2, 2016 Pierce Arrow XT, next to the pumper it's replacing, a 1977 Mack CF.
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Rescue-1 members open the roof of 1112 Jackson St.
Historic weekend for Camden City Firefighters Camden City, NJ - A historic weekend is now in the books for Camden City firefighters! Beginning on July 2nd and ending on July 3rd, the Camden Fire Department, along with multiple mutual aid departments, responded to a total of 14 all-hands, dwelling fires. Over the course of the 24-hours, units handled multiple fires on top of other incidental runs, and an extrication on Route-676. Seven firefighters were transported to area hospitals, mostly for heat exhaustion and exertion. During one of the fires, a civilian rescue was made by department members from a rooftop. All of the fires occurred between the hours of 12:00 P.M., and 7:00 P.M., and all were within a twomile radius of each other. An arson task force was requested and is investigating the fires.
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Beachwood, NJ - On Saturday, June 11th, Beachwood FD personnel made a surprise visit to a child's birthday party, located on Mizzen Avenue. The request was made by the "honorary firefighter's" parents because of his love for firetrucks. Fire helmets were distributed to all the children and they were given a tour of the fire truck. Beachwood FD was happy that they were able to fulfill the request and make the little guy's day!
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Monroe Township, NJ - The Applegarth Volunteer Fire Company in Monroe Township has placed in service this 2007 Toyne pumper on a Spartan Metro Star chassis. It has a 1500-gpm pump, 500-gallon water and 30-gallon Class “A” foam tanks and a 10-kw generator. It formerly saw service with the William Penn Fire Department in Hulmeville PA.
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Brigantine Special Rescue 8, 2015 Ford F-550, SD, 4 x 4/Firematic B.R.A.T., 250/250/10. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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Bergen, NJ - Bergen County Fire Academy Engine 3's 1985 Mack/Ward 79,1000-gpm pumper, saw original duty with the Hackensack Fire Department as Engine 1 and 3.
In Atlantic County, the Brigantine Fire Department’s Special Rescue 8 is this 2015 B.R.A.T (Brush Rapid Attack Truck), built by the Firematic Supply Co., Inc. and sold by Fire & Safety Services. It is mounted on a Ford F-550 Super Duty 4 x 4 chassis. It has a Darley Mongoose 250-gpm rear mounted pump, a Pro Poly 250-gallon water and 10-gallon foam tank and an Odin, Darley Fast Foam 50 system. Other features and inventory include a five-ton Warn portable winch with four receivers, a Honda three-kw generator, a one-inch dry reel, a one-inch Forestry reel, one-and-three-quarter-inch preconnect, Elkhart Sidewinder bumper monitor, two-and-a-half-inch supply hose, a tool board, extrication tools and a rescue board.
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Woodbridge, NJ - Highspire Fire Department in Highspire, PA operates a 2003 General 2000/525. The unit once served at Woodbridge, NJ.
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Heat brings four-alarm response to Ho-Ho-Kus Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ - Excessive heat and humidity prompted fouralarms to be transmitted for relief at the scene, and coverage at the firehouse, as a blaze spread from a garage to an attached dwelling, causing extensive damage on July 23rd. Shortly after 6:00 P.M., firefight- JUMP TO FILE# ers were dispatched 072516123 to 234 Hollywood Ave., for the report of a working fire. The garage in the rear of the dwelling was well-involved upon arrival, and flames were extending to the adjacent home. Lines were stretched, the roof was vented, and the heavy fire was quickly knocked down. The older structure required extensive opening up to find any hot spots. Crews were rotated in as necessary. The fire was placed under control in about one-hour. There were no reported serious injuries and the cause was determined to be accidental. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Firefighters injured battling Scotch Plains house fire Scotch Plains, NJ – Elevated temperatures and humidity, along with water pressure problems, hampered firefighters on July 17th, as they battled a blaze that destroyed a single-family dwelling, forcing the family to seek temporary shelter. Firefighters from Scotch Plains were dispatched around 1:50 P.M., for the reported house fire, located at 2028 Dogwood Dr. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions and heavy smoke throughout the large, single-family dwelling. A handline was advanced inside to attempt an interior attack, but the suppression crew was forced to retreat after a flashover occurred. A supply line was established, but the water pressure was lessthan-adequate for what was needed to battle the blaze. All personnel were evacuated from the building as the fire started to tear through the roof, resulting in the heavy collapse of a large portion of the roof. A defensive attack was set up, utilizing several exterior hand-lines and a ladder pipe from Fanwood. At one point during the operation, water was pumped from a built-in pool, located in the yard of the residence, to provide the additional water needed to extinguish the flames. Approximately 3,000-feet of supply line was laid from several blocks away to bring in water from a larger water main, which caused Dogwood Dr., and Lamberts Mills Rd., to be closed down, near Shackamaxon Golf Course. Water continued to flow for several hours, until the fire was declared under control around 5:00 P.M.
JUMP TO FILE #071816140 The family was not home at the time of the fire, but their dog was rescued from inside of the home. Two firefighters suffered non-lifethreatening injuries at the scene, and were transported to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, for treatment. The home suffered significant damage throughout, and was deemed uninhabitable. The family is being assisted with finding a temporary place to live. Mutual aid fire departments from Fanwood, Clark, Cranford, Plainfield, Westfield, Garwood and Springfield assisted at the scene. The cause and origin of the fire is being investigated by the 901Arson Investigation Unit. - KEITH ADDIE
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Deptford, NJ - Blackwood Fire Company Chief John Vannoni on a mutual aid assignment for a twoalarm building fire in Deptford Twp., on July 19th.
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Ridgefield, NJ - Ridgefield Deputy Chief (RF8) Pete O’Connor works as mutual aid to Palisades Park, on July 24th.
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Bayonne, NJ - Bayonne Deputy Chief Bill Bartos directs incoming mutual aid companies at a sixalarm fire in the city, on June 18th.
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Passaic, NJ - Passaic Chief of Department Pat Trentacost directs operations at a four-alarm fire in the city, on July 20th.
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Clifton, NJ - Members of Clifton Ladder 3 with their new Pierce Arrow XT 1500gpm/75-foot quint. L-R: Lt. Charlie Stauhs, and Firefighters Angelina Tirado and William Espinoza Jr.
Newark, NJ - Members of University Hospital Rescue 1, in Newark, pose with their new Spartan/Rescue 1 vehicle placed into service in July. L-R: Rescue Specialist Bill Fitzgerald and Anthony Gabriel.
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Bordentown, NJ - Members of Bordentown Township Fire District 2 with their 2004 Pierce Dash 105-foot rear mount aerial are; L-R: Lt. Keith Scully, and Firefighters Kyle Asbrand and Chris Dixon.
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Jamesburg, NJ - Ed Burdge, of the Tri-Counties Fire Association, stands with his restored 1928 Ford, made into a chief's car. The Tri-Counties June Muster was the antique car's first appearance after its restoration. Ed, and his classic car, led the fire apparatus parade through Jamesburg.
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North Bergen, NJ - During the hot days of summer, North Hudson Captain Lou Melendez, right, of Tower Ladder 3, gets a drink of water after operating at a two-alarm fire on Fifth Avenue in North Bergen, on July 20th.
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Hackensack, NJ - The traditional photo of long-time friends was taken after the Hackensack Fire Department memorial, in July. L-R: Hackensack Deputy Chiefs Ken and Steve Kalman, FDNY Fireman Keith Nicoliello (Ladder Co. 30), and NYPD Police Officer James Gallagher (Midtown-North Pct.).
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In Woodbridge Township, Keasbey District 4 received a Clifton Ladder Co. 3 has been assigned a 2016 Pierce Delran has placed into service a Pierce Impel/PUC 2016 Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/750-gwt/30A-gft pumper Arrow XT 1500-gpm/300-gwt/75-foot quint sold by Fire model 1500-gpm/750-gwt/50-A-gft pumper equipped with Husky 3 Foam System, sold by Fire & Safety Services. & Safety Services. with a 54-foot boom, sold by Fire & Safety Services. RON JEFFERS
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Pompton Lakes has accepted delivery of a 2016 Pierce Alpine Engine 1 has been assigned a 2016 Pierce En- Delanco Engine 1112 is a 2016 Seagrave 2000-gpm/750Arrow XT 1500-gpm/500-gwt/40A-gft pumper sold by forcer 2000-gpm/1000-gwt pumper, with Harrison 8 kW gwt pumper with 10 kW generator. Fire & Safety Services. generator, that was sold by Fire & Safety Services. RON JEFFERS
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In June, Newark Ladder 7's 1996 E-One 110-foot aerial Pierce's new Ascendant 107-foot heavy duty rear mount returned to duty after the former lime colored rig re- aerial ladder on a single rear-axle chassis. ceived a new red paint job, plus body work and added features by Lembo Auto Body.
Members of the Flemington-Raritan Rescue Squad acquired a 1991 BMY military surplus 5-ton truck and converted it into a special operations unit for water rescue and inclement weather incidents. The transformation into a first responder vehicle, including a Maco paint job, was completed in 2015 and placed into service.
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In Newark, University Hospital's EMS heavy rescue answers over 5,000-calls a year. The unit has placed into service a new Spartan/Rescue 1 model with many features and rescue tools. RON JEFFERS
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Originally on loan, the Hackensack F.D. has acquired Raritan Township Tower-21 is a new Pierce Arrow XT former Garfield Truck 4's 1992 Simon-Duplex/106-ft. LTI 1500-gpm/300-gwt/100-foot platform sold by Fire & tractor drawn aerial ladder, as a spare truck. In June, it Safety Services. received permanent H.F.D. graphics and designated Ladder 3. RON JEFFERS
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A "Never Forget 7-01-88" mural, visible at Ladder 1's turntable, was located behind Chief of Department Thomas Freeman, right, as he welcomed all who attended the 28th-memorial-ceremony.
Fallen Hackensack firefighters remembered Hackensack, NJ - For the 28thtime, members of this city's fire department gathered at Fairmont Park to remember their own. They were joined by retired members, neighborhood fire departments, city officials, family members and friends. Five monuments stand in memory of those members who gave their life battling a fast moving fire at an auto dealership fire, on July 1, 1988. This year's memorial was held on Saturday morning, July 2nd. The traditional assembly on July 1st was canceled due to thunderstorms and a tornado warning.
JUMP TO FILE #070516106 Firefighters placed two wreaths at the base of the monuments. One represents those killed in 1988, and the second represents all other deceased members. Those who made the supreme sacrifice in 1988 were Captain Richard Williams, Lieutenant Richard Reinhagen, and Firefighters William Kresja, Leonard Radumski and Steve Ennis. Chief of Department Thomas
Freeman expressed his sincere appreciation for all of those who attended the memorial, and for their continued support over the years. The Hackensack Fire Department currently holds a Class 1 fire protection grade, issued by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). As a result of the Hackensack Ford dealership fire, buildings possessing a truss roof must possess a triangular sign indicating such construction. - RON JEFFERS
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After city firefighters placed two wreaths at the base of the memorial monuments, all members gave a salute to the fallen heroes.
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The Human Factors, A Contributing Factor in firefighter Injury and Death, Part III STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
This article, along with the two previous articles, first appeared when I initially started writing this column, "Staying Safe," 15-years-ago. I repeated it six-years-ago with slight modification, and feel it still holds true today as a leading cause of firefighter injury and death. It can serve as a refresher for senior firefighters and as a safety lesson for newer firefighters. There are those firefighters who believe they are impervious to injury and that accidents don’t happen to them; therefore they can do and act as they wish. The taking of foolish chances and avoidable risks under the guise of being a “macho” firefighter can lead to injury and death. This is Human Error at its worse and any personnel displaying this type of action requires strong supervision, discipline and additional training to correct the behavior. In most circumstances, the problem will be remedied. Personnel who believe they operate in a protected environment, safe and free from harm, just because of the nature of the service they provide,
are setting themselves up for disaster. Horseplay and practical jokes have been in the fire service from its origin and when done occasionally and in good taste, they can contribute to the morale of the organization while building camaraderie and providing a form of stress relief. It is important that horseplay not get out of control and that it is not demeaning, offensive, or derogatory, and also that it does not compromise safety. The biggest negative factor regarding horseplay is that it has the tendency to get out of control and it is then when stupidity is interjected that the problems and unsafe acts begin. Any form of horseplay at the scene of an emergency should not be permitted because it becomes a diversion of one’s concentration from the tasks at hand and increases the risk for unsafe acts. Supervision and department policy will control to what extent horseplay may be tolerated, if at all. There is a feeling among many firefighters, especially the newer firefighters, that to seek help in order to accomplish a task or chore is reflective of their inability to get the job done, while in actuality, they may be increasing their risk of being injured. As previously mentioned, “you do not have to know how to do everything," and with that I include, “you don’t
have to do everything alone.” There are many functions on the emergency scene that require team effort and if the task you have been assigned to needs more than one set of hands or eyes, request them. You may need someone to assist you with lifting, raising a ladder, or to protect your back when opening a roof. Strains, sprains and falls add to the number of injuries each year that can be prevented, simply by seeking a helping hand. If there are not enough personnel on-scene, call for additional help. If upon arrival it looks like you will need more personnel, call immediately, as you will need lead time before they are on-scene and available to assist. The old proverb still exists, “call for help early, if you don’t need them, they can go back home, but if you do, they are on the way!” Adequate on-scene personnel greatly reduces the potential for unsafe acts and injuries. Common sense, something that was always the hallmark of the American persona, has been on the decline in our country and has appeared within the ranks of emergency service. Common sense is the basic brain function that helps keep us safe and generally acts as our gut reaction and alarm system, which (should) alert us to danger. If something doesn't look right, it probably isn't. That is how simple it is! You don’t need a ruler to measure how far the distance is be-
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tween the base of the ladder and the wall in order to check for a safe climbing angle. If it doesn't look safe, it isn't. When you are crawling down that long, smoke filled hallway and the flames start to roll back in your direction, it is common sense that tells you to slow down, open the nozzle, or get the heck out! Common sense, when used in addition to our other senses, is an integral part of our built-in personal alert system. Pay attention to it, as it may very well save your life. These are just some of the Human Factors that contribute to human error, which in turn contribute to unsafe acts, followed by an increase in accidents and the possibility of death and injury. Until we can control the excite-
ment, speed and adrenaline rush that kick in during emergency response while also overpowering the thought process, we remain at risk. Human error is a behavioral problem that is controllable through training, supervision and thought. Think about what you are going to do, before you do it. Think about what can go wrong in the task you are about to do. Think about the risks involved and weigh them against what you intend to accomplish. Always take the time to think. Just because you put your helmet on your head doesn't mean you have to remove your thinking cap! Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless! - HENRY CAMPBELL
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Rochester, NY - Ewa Hlebowicz is a Career Firefighter/Paramedic at the Barnard Fire District, located in Rochester, NY. She has been in the public safety profession for over 10-years. Ewa graduated from the New York State Fire Academy in 2008 and soon after, received her Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration and Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology and Paramedicine. Ewa’s other passion and full-time profession is fitness and personal training. Ewa spent several years instructing Crossfit classes and also attended the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX to specialize in physical fitness of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel. In 2014, Ewa began working with 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness alongside Robert Piparo, which has since gained a lot of attention for the work they are doing to reduce car-
diac-related line-of-duty-death numbers in the fire service. With the help of social media, their free app, seminar/expo appearances, and lecture series, 5-5-5 Fitness is able to provide free workouts, education and motivation, in an effort to promote health and fitness in the fire service. Since their start three-years-ago, 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness has gained over 90,000 followers from firefighters and their families all over the world, in addition to raising over $30,000 worth of fitness equipment and wellness products that have been given away to fire departments across the United States. "People say lifting weights is dangerous for women," says Ewa. "Wrong! Women lifting weights to be strong and fit is not dangerous. Being weak is dangerous, especially in this line of work." PROVIDED
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East Bergen firefighters battle fire and weather the heat Palisades Park, N.J. - With the temperature at 92-degrees and sun beating down, firefighters went the extra mile to extinguish a commercial fire in the borough, on the afternoon of July 24th. At around 4:00 P.M., the PPFD was toned out for a reported fire with flames and smoke in the kitchen of a restaurant, located at 425 Grand Avenue. Smoke was showing upon arrival of fire units, at Friends Food & Catering, and mutual aid was summoned to assist local members, by order of Chief Joe Kurz. The building is an irregular shaped, one-story structure, containing numerous businesses. Fire spread up to the ceiling and then southward, into the Soo Karaoke business.
JUMP TO FILE #072516113 Several hand-lines were placed into operations and three aerial ladders provided access to the roof to “open up.” They came from Ridgefield, Leonia and Cliffside Park, and surrounded the fire area. Numerous holes were cut in the roof as black smoke billowed out, so that the remaining fire could be extinguished. EMS personnel set up a rehab area in the shade and examined some firefighters' vital signs. Bottled water was passed out to firefighters and police officers. The Englewood Hospital Mass Care Response Unit was called to the
scene, as well as Teaneck's Box-54 Club for additional rehab purposes. Besides the fire departments mentioned, additional fire companies reported to the scene from Fort Lee Ridgefield Park, Cliffside Park and Fairview. As this fire was brought under control, another alarm of fire was sounded for a commercial building at 118-126 Broad Avenue. Mutual aid fire companies were released from Grand Street to answer that call. They were Ridgefield Park Engine-2, Fort Lee Engine-4, Cliffside Park Ladder-1 and Fairview Truck-2. There was discovered to be a freon leak in the basement. - RON JEFFERS
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EMSCNJ scholarships awarded for 2016 Sayreville, NJ – The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ), recently awarded 17 academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students for 2016. All recipients are members of EMSCNJ-affiliated JUMP TO FILE# squads. The 87- 071216114 year-old, non-profit EMSCNJ, represents 20,000 volunteers affiliated with nearly 300 rescue squads throughout the state. Six graduate students received $1,000 Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarships, which is awarded to those earning advanced degrees in any medical field. The scholarship was established in memory of Gail Lawrence, a mobile intensive care nurse, advanced practice nurse, and educator with Rutgers University. Recipients were: Rosalie V. DePaola: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad University of Notre Dame; Global Health Jennifer Germinario: L y n dhurst Police Emergency Squad University of Texas at Arlington; Nursing Kelly Krickus: Long Valley First Aid Squad DeSales University; Physician’s Assistant Rachel Mann: Holmdel First Aid Squad (cadet program) Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad NY Institute of Technology; Osteopathic Medicine Kaitlyn Oldewurtel: D u mont Volunteer Ambulance Corps Rowan University; Osteopathic Medicine Thomas Snihur: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad St. George’s University; M.D. Program This year, 60 applicants competed for 11 EMSCNJ Cadet Scholarships of $500 each, including a scholarship from the 17th District, in memory of Walter Mutzenback, a life member of the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad. Cadet scholarships are available to high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall, and who are active participants of Council squads in good standing. A selection committee at Raritan Valley Community College chose the following recipients: Cailey H. Dahl: Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad Kingston First Aid Squad Seton Hall University; Pediatric Nursing Catherine A. DePaola: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad University of Notre Dame; Pre-Med Edward E. DePaola: Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Villanova University; Structural Engineering John K. Grobert: Chatham Emergency Squad Penn State University; Aerospace Engineering Dalton S. Hamlin: Colts Neck First Aid Squad School undecided; Pre-Law
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EMSCNJ President Joe Walsh with Jennifer Germinario.
EMSCNJ President Joe Walsh with Cailey H. Dahl.
Brian M. Hoeft: Tr i Boro First Aid Squad Walter Mutzenback Memorial Scholarship recipient Passaic County Comm. College; Law Enforcement Timothy C. Low-Beer:
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Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad Clarkson University; Microbiology Kevin C. Nehrbauer: G l e n Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad Rutgers University; Aerospace En-
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EMSCNJ President Joe Walsh with Kaitlyn Oldewurtel.
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EMSCNJ President Joe Walsh with Timothy C. Low-Beer.
gineering Thomas S. Notaro: Eatontown First Aid Squad Monmouth University; Homeland Security Alexandra E. Pohl: Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad
Drexel University; ER Nursing Ashley E. Smetana: Sparta Ambulance Squad Hofstra University; Physician’s Assistant - SYLVIE MULVANEY
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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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Campbell Supply Co., LLC is prepping four EVI police trucks for Jersey City (Hudson County.) Two are ESU trucks. They have Ford F-550 4 x 4 chassis with diesel engines, a 10 foot rescue body with pan doors, Santa Cruz electric gun rack, electric locks, roof mounted storage for Stokes and two ground ladders, Whelen scene lighting and a six-ton Ramsey winch in front I beam steel front bumper. The other two are police bomb supervisor trucks on Ford F-350 4 x 4 chassis with gas engines, ARE custom cap with 1000 pound roll-out custom tray to hold a robot. They have a 1000 watt inverter. They have delivered to Lodi in Bergen County a Spartan ER Gladiator Star pumper with LLFD chassis and10 inch raised roof cab with Advanced protection system. It has a Cummins ISX 15, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous 2000 gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank and a Harrison 10 kw generator. They have received the following Spartan ER orders: For the Edison Division of Fire (Middlesex County) a Star heavy rescue with nonwalk-in body, Metro Star EMFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cab. Advanced protection system, Onan 20 kw generator, Whelen scene lights, Command Light tower, two Hannay cord reels, Space Saver two bottle fill station with Sierra booster pump, four 6,000 psi breathing air storage cylinders and fully custom body compartments. For Freehold Borough (Monmouth County) a Star pumper with Gladiator ELFD chassis, 20 inch raised roof cab with seven seats, Advanced protection system, Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump, 600 gallon water tank, Foam Pro 2002 system, Smart Power 10 kw generator, Will Burt light tower, Space Saver two bottle fill station with Sierra booster pump, four 6,000 psi cylinder breathing air storage and fully custom compartments. For the Atlantic City Airport (Atlantic County) a Star rescue pumper on a Metro Star LLFD chassis with a 10 inch raised roof cab, Advanced protection system, Hale 1500 gpm pump, 1000 gallon water tank, Feecon APH 1.5 foam system, Smart Power 10 kw generator and a Will Burt light tower. In Camden County the Voorhees Fire District has ordered two IPS Star rescue pumpers on Metro Star ELFD chassis with 10 inch raised roof cabs and six seats, Advanced protection systems, Hale 1500 gpm pumps, 500 gallon water tanks, Smart Power 15 kw generators and Will Burt light towers. The also ordered a 75 foot rear mount Star aerial quint with a Metro Star EMFD chassis and 10 inch raised roof cab and six seats, Advanced protection system, Cummins 450 hp diesel engine, Hale 1500 gpm pump, 500 gallon water tank, Smart Power 6 kw generator, Whelen scene lights and Smart Storage. The ambulance division of First Priority Emergency Vehicles has delivered the following: a Ford Transit REV Type II to Trenton EMS (Mercer County), a Braun Chief XL on a Ford E-450 chassis to Roxbury Fire Co. 1 (Morris County) and a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford E-350 4 x 4 chassis under a McCoy Miller module to Rutgers University EMS. Orders include a First Priority Renaissance Remount of a Ford F-450 4 x 4
chassis under a Road Rescue module for the Maplewood Fire EMS (Essex County) and a Renaissance Remount of a Chevrolet G4500 chassis under a Road Rescue module for Bernardsville Fire & EMS (Somerset County.) . The apparatus division has delivered to the Franklinville FC, Franklin Twp., (Gloucester County) a KME Predator Severe Service pumper with XMFD 133.5 inch cab and 184 inch wheelbase. Specs include full length cab doors, six seats, Cummins ISX 12, 500 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Hale Qmax, 2000 gpm pump with side mount panel, two four inch LDH discharges on officer’s side, three-inch deck gun discharge, two 2 ½-inch rear discharges. 1 ½-inch front bumper discharge, two 1 ½ and one 2 ½-inch single stacked crosslays above pump panel, one-inch rear booster reel, Akron 95 gpm Class “A”or “B” foam system plumbed to one discharge, 1000 gallon poly water and 30 gallon foam tanks, KME 154 inch Flex, 3/16 inch aluminum body, painted compartment doors, full height/split depth compartments on both sides, 72 inch wide hose bed with three dividers and special cribbing/float dock storage, enclosed suction hose storage, ground ladders and one hard suction mounted on a Ziamatic overhead ladder rack, four wheel well compartments for six spare SCBA cylinders or extinguishers, slide out absorbent bin, six FRC brow and scene lights on cab, two FRC telescopic light at rear of cab, four FRC recessed lights on forward side of body electric cord reel mounted above the pump and a Harrison 10 kw hydraulic pto generator over the pump. KME orders include for the Forest Grove FC also in Franklin Twp. (Gloucester County) a walk-in heavy rescue on a Severe Service tandem axle chassis. Specs include an S2D short two-door cab (two seats) with flat roof, a transverse cab compartment accessible from the driver’s side, 27 inch front bumper extension
with16,500 pound electric winch, frontal and side curtain rollover air bag system, Cummins ISX15, 500 hp diesel engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Hendrickson FireMaxx air ride suspension, two FRC 12 volt brow lights, three FRC 12 volt lights on each side of the body and two at rear, 3/16 inch aluminum, six side compartment walk-in rescue body with interior fixed bench seat with six SCBA seat backs, custom wet suit closet, hinged compartment doors, three winch receivers, cribbing compartment on each side under body, wheel well compartments to store 14 spare SCBA cylinders, ground ladder storage under interior bench, two utility air hose reels, two electric cord reels and four hydraulic reels, Onan Protec 25 kw pto generator and Will Burt Night Scan 4.5 tower with FRC light heads. In Cumberland County, the Gouldtown FC in Fairfield Twp. ordered a pumper on a Predator Panther on an MFD chassis with five SCBA seat cab, side curtain and frontal air bag safety system, Cummins ISL, 450 hp diesel engine with Jake brake, Allison 3000 EVS transmission, FRC brow light and six scene lights, Hale Qmax 2000 gpm pump with side mount panel, six-inch front intake with six foot length of hard suction preconnected across front bumper, four-inch and three-inch LDH discharges, two three-inch rear discharges, two 1 ½ and one 2 ½-inch crosslays above pump, three-inch deck gun piping with TFT Monsoon electric monitor and 18 inch Extenda-Gun, 1250 gallon water tank, 158 inch aluminum, Flex body with ROM roll-up compartment doors, driver’s side full height/depth compartments, officer’s side low compartments, 72 inch wide hose bed with two dividers, four wheel well compartments for nine spare SCBA cylinders or extinguishers, Ziamatic electric vertical ladder rack, Onan 10 kw hydraulic generator, electric cord reel in driver’s side rear compartment and a Will Burt 4000 watt light tower.
AMKUS Rescue Systems acquires 911 Tools Valparaiso, IN - AMKUS Rescue Systems, an industry leader in providing cutting edge hydraulic extrication equipment and rescue systems to emergency responders worldwide, announced its intent to acquire "911 JUMP TO FILE # Tools," a U.S. man- 072516117 ufacturer of vehicle stabilization equipment and lifting systems. “This is a patented, state-of-the-art system that integrates the strength, speed, control and dependability of handpowered hydraulics with the structural components of the strut,” said Kyle Smith, President of AMKUS Rescue Systems. “It’s an affordable system that’s easy to set up and operate and is rated for structural loads, so rescue professionals can confidently raise and lower materials as quickly as the circumstances of their particular emergency requires.” The 911 Tools rescue strut product line, which is marketed under the RescueStrut brand name, includes accessories that will allow emergency responders to transform vehicle stabilization struts into other life-saving rescue tools, such as manual hydraulic rams and shoring struts, as well as tripod, bi-pod and mono-pole adapters for use in rope rescue scenarios. In addition, the RescueStrut system can be easily configured for trench, structural collapse or confined space rescues. “Not only does this comple-
ment our existing AMKUS line of extrication equipment and rope rescue systems, but it also puts us in the position to offer a wider range of high quality rescue products to our customers at an affordable price.” Smith added. “This acquisition further supports our efforts to provide the best in class rescue systems to our global market.” With the expected August 1st completion of the acquisition, the RescueStrut line of equipment will be marketed under the AMKUS brand, and distributed by AMKUS and 911 Tool distributors within their existing territories. 911 Tools will move from its current Lansing, IA home to the newly completed AMKUS World Headquarters, in Valparaiso, IN. AMKUS/911 RescueStrut System Release: AMKUS began business as a fledgling family start-up in 1971 – mirroring the year and means that its parent company, Task Force Tips, opened its doors for business. For TFT, its 2016 AMKUS acquisition made perfect sense professionally, since the two companies were founded and built on an earnest commitment to provide innovative new products and world-class service and support to emergency service professionals the world over. For more information on AMKUS or to find a dealer in your area, please visit www.amkus.com or call (800) 59AMKUS. - AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS
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Public Safety car fire
North Bergen, NJ - On July 6th, members of North Hudson Squad-1 and Tower Ladder-3 extinguished a fire involving a North Bergen Public Safety shops vehicle, located on Tonnelle Avenue.
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AMKUS RescueStrut System sets up quickly and is easy to operate with gloved hands.
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Cliffside Park, NJ - Cliffside Park Captain Jo Jo Diaz takes a break in Ladder-1's climate controlled cab after operating at a fire on a hot July afternoon.
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5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness: What’s your “why”? What's your “why”? It seems like an odd question for a fire service newspaper to be asking, however; when it comes to fitness in the fire service, I feel it's the key question that we should all be asking ourselves and each other. Fitness in the fire service has been, and continues to be, a shelved issue. It's continually put on the back-burner by firefighters, chiefs and department administrators. At times when it does come to the foreground, the true “why” of it is lost in products, plans and paperwork. So, what's your “why”? It seems almost offensive or wrong to ask this to emergency service providers, because our “why” begins the day that we place our hand on the bible, swearing an oath to protect the lives and property of the citizens we serve. That, my friends, is a monumental task in itself, and one that puts both our bodies and minds at risk to host medical issues every single day. This article could end here, with me giving you three simple steps to follow: become a firefighter, swear an oath, and make fitness a priority. But year-after-year, the lead killer of firefighters is from cardiac-related disease and year-after-year, nothing changes to fix it. We keep moving on, forgetting the “why,” and pretending like everything is okay. Are we lying to ourselves? Or are we just too afraid to put in the required work, which in the end, will only make us better at doing what it is we claim to love. When we hear the word “fitness,” we are constantly bombarded with the “how-to’s,” which go handin-hand with the “ultimate weight loss products,” that are usually featured on infomercials, in gyms, and
JUMP TO FILE #072016125 now even in our own service. Let me give you some insight that I'm sure many of you are already aware of. There is no “one” specific product, or fitness discipline, that will make you become a healthier firefighter. Countless departments have spent tens-of-thousands-of-dollars on high-end gym equipment, expensive trainers, and on gimmick products and programs, but they rarely see positive results because they never gave their people the “why.” Our fitness levels need to be near a professional athlete's level. No one reading this can deny the fact that the job we perform at a fire is not physically demanding, and in addition to the physical demands, we are asked to perform it under conditions deemed as extremely dangerous. Is your “why” starting to creep into your mind yet? Because it should be! Over the years, we have wasted our time making fire service fitness complicated, when it really doesn't have to be! Here I am, asking you to think of your “why,” when I haven't even given mine yet. Sort of hypocritical, right?! My first “why” is my family. My wife and my sons are my life, and I could never imagine leaving them early simply because I refused to commit 30-45 minutes each day to making myself healthier. My other “why” is for my co-workers, my crew, and all the men and women I pledged an oath to protect every single day. My last “why” is my 5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness family, who day-in and dayout, have found their “why” and are living the “Train Hard Do Work”
lifestyle that 5-5-5 Fitness encompasses. By this point, you should all have a glimpse of what your “why” is, along with a promise to yourselves to start making some positive changes. But I know it's not that simple, and it would be wrong of me to just leave you here to do it all alone. What’s simply amazing, thanks to technology, is that there are over 70,000 other firefighters just like you, who follow 5-5-5 Fitness and are ready and waiting to support you along your fitness journey. You're never alone when it comes to fitness, just like you’re never alone when fighting fires! Check back in future issues for more fitness tips from Pip. About Robert “Pip” Piparo: Robert, better known as “Pip,” is currently a Lieutenant with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department, located in New Brunswick, N.J., and has been there for 12-years. Pip has been a part of 5-5-5 Fitness for three-years. About 5-5-5 Fitness: 5-5-5 Fitness is a non-profit organization, founded by motivated firefighters with one specific mission: to reduce cardiac related firefighter line-of-duty deaths. Each and every day, they stay true to their mission by providing workouts free of charge and also by providing free fitness equipment to fire departments, nationwide. What started as an idea has grown into a call for change within the emergency services field. They have chosen to not accept the “it’s because we have always done it that way” mentality, but instead have chosen to stand up and lead the charge for change. - ROBERT “PIP” PIPARO
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On June 11th, Verga Fire Company #1 in Gloucester County celebrated their 100th-Anniversary with a parade and a housing of their heavy rescue truck.
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The three-digit telephone number "9-1-1" has been designated as the "Universal Emergency Number" for citizens throughout the United States. This “magic number” provides them with fast and easy access to emergency assistance. What a relief it is when our citizens hear the distant yelp of sirens as Emergency Services respond to their call for help. A sigh of relief and hope stirs in the heart of the patient as you arrive on scene. A full arrest, TC, physical rescue, pediatric problem, drowning, emergency child birth or other trauma finds the patient and loved ones in perhaps the worst situation of their lives. Upon arrival of an incident, Firefighters can see the desperation of a patient but simultaneously a look of confi-
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dence as they trust in the skill and professionalism of their rescuers. I’m thankful God is with you on every call. And I’m also thankful that, when people require emergency assistance, God sends you. You are the answer to someone’s prayers! But have you ever cried out to the Lord during a difficult time in your life or that of a family member? A struggle in life. A trying time with your children, sickness or disease, a bitter divorce, financial collapse or perhaps a pain in your heart accumulated over the years due to a series of disappointments and discouragements. Have you ever looked up and cried out for help (911)? Due to God’s love demonstrated in Jesus Christ, we have the confidence that God hears, cares, and responds to His children in a time of need. In a crisis situation we can look to Jesus Christ with confidence that His expertise is sufficient to meet the need and calm the storm in our lives. Bible verse: “This poor man cried and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles” (Psalm 34:4). Don’t ever forget that we all have immediate access to emergency services. All we have to do is “call Him up.”
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Camden City, NJ - Camden Fire Department's Battalion-2 Tahoe, onscene at an all-hands fire, located on Mt. Vernon St., on July 2nd.
Jersey City, NJ - It was Old Timers Day at the Jersey City Gong Club's regular Saturday night dinner on July 23rd. All retired and with numerous public safety affiliations, L-R and seated: Jack Jansen (Columbia, S.C. fire chief), John A. Calderone (FDNY battalion chief) and Newt Tanner (Brooklyn fire dispatcher). Standing, L-R: Ron Jeffers (Union City police sergeant), Frank Bohrman (Jersey City fire captain), Mike Lovero (Jersey City fireman), Gong Club chef Bob Bozewski (FDJC Signal Division) and Jim Carey (Jersey City fireman). The stories of the 1960's, '70's and '80's were plentiful. There were even some stories about hose drawn firehouses and the reasons for their locations!
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“ENEMY OF FIRE” is this year’s BURN FOUNDATION fundraiser image Last year Cinnaminson Fire Chief William Kramer, Jr. assisted artist Joseph M. Getsinger in creating “The View.” This year Chief Kramer and Fire Department members again assisted the artist with a photoshoot for this year’s creation, “Enemy of Fire.” This year, David Russell, President of FIRE and SAFETY SERVICES, Ltd., a longtime supporter of the Burn Foundation and the artist, gave his full financial support of this project for the sixteenth consecutive year. Fire and Safety Services, Ltd., South Plainfield, N.J. is a dealer and distributor of PIERCE MANUFACTURING apparatus, one of which was used in the photo shoot. In the past thirty-six years, the artist has created a large number of paintings to support burn victims and survivors for the Burn Foundation. Last year it was a view from the cab of a fire truck or second truck in. This year was a creative battle in the mind of the artist because he wanted to do something he hadn’t seen any other artist do. This year was going to be the view from the fire within the residence. You are the fire, rolling across the ceiling towards the door to get more oxygen to grow faster. At the door you see two strange looking and strangely dressed humans driving you back with a stream of liquid that can reduce you in size and kill you. It is the “Enemy of Fire” that is
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coming after you. A firefighter is seen in this image aiming a stream of water towards his enemy supported by another firefighter and the crew. The Fire Chief is communicating with his crew while the engineer is controlling the flow of water for the firefighters on the front line. This painting took two full months of work from the artist referring to pics from the photoshoot and putting his own artistic license to the image, such as adding the detail to the stained glass and beveled windows to this image and the fire above. Fortunately, they didn’t have to set fire to this house to create this image, because it was a close relative to the Fire Chief and they didn’t want the cleaning bill afterwards. The artist has also created a new and improved website where you can not only see all the up to date fire art available, but other of the many creations and prints available by Getsinger at www.jgetsingerarts.com In addition he has added other artists works he represents or has acquired to sell. Choice Marketing (www.choicemarketing.net) will again be creating a collector card for “ENEMY of FIRE” which can be found at the Burn Foundation booth which are given out to the younger potential fire fighters. It is expected that this year the Burn Foundation will be offering another collector pin to add to your collection of Burn Foundation pins depicting Joe’s art for a do-
nation of $5.00 If you have read this far in this article you may become a prize winner of one of the artist’s “ENEMY of FIRE” prints. Aside from the dollar raffle tickets purchased at the gates or Burn Foundation booth for a chance at a Giclee’ canvas print or 25 other prints, we will be giving away another 25 prints after the drawing to some of the crowd witnessing the drawing. You have to be there for the second drawing to win. Support the Burn Foundation by purchasing raffle tickets before the convention. If you can presell 100 tickets before the convention send the artist a check made out to the ”Burn Foundation” and he will mail you your tickets based on the dollar amount that you can distribute or sell and turn the stubs in at the convention before the drawing date of September 16, 2016 at 1:00pm. Tickets will be available in August 2016 through J.M.Getsinger Art Studio PO Box 97 Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097, studio: 856-853-8039. You can also donate funds directly to: Burn Foundation - One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House - Upland, PA 19013 Phone: (215) 545- 3816 - Fax: (215) 545- 3818 - info@burnfoundation.org Sponsor: Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. 200 Ryan St., So Plainfield, NJ 800-400-8017 www.f-ss.com
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Structure fire held to one room in Beachwood Beachwood, NJ - At approximately 9:30 A.M. on July 6th, the Beachwood Fire Department responded to the report of structure fire, located at Starboard JUMP TO FILE# Street and Capstan 072016125 Avenue. The Pine Beach Fire Department responded as automatic aid, along with the Beachwood First Aid Squad. Arriving units found a bathroom on fire in an
apartment that was located over a commercial building. The Pinewald Fire Department was requested for FAST team assignment and the Manitou Park Fire Department was also requested to the scene for additional manpower. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the one room. The cause of the fire was ruled as nonsuspicious and is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office. - BEACHWOOD VOL. FD
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Beachwood Firefighter Samuel Aikin remembered at National Firefighter Memorial Pre-1981 Dedication Beachwood, NJ - On June 11th, members of the Beachwood Fire Department had the privilege of attending the dedication of the Pre1981 section of the Walk of Honor, at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), designed this special area for families, friends and departments to recognize firefighters who died in the lineof-duty during the years prior to the establishment of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in 1981. The Walk of Honor is comprised of bricks in honor of fallen firefighters, and in recognition of individuals or organizations who support the fire service. The Walk of Honor connects the majestic stone monument, which is encircled by plaques that list the names of the fallen since 1981, with the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel, and other areas of the Memorial Park. Beachwood Chief Roger Hull, Assistant Chief Dennis Allen, Captain William Hopson and Past-Chief Donald Wiesner attended the cere-
JUMP TO FILE #062016133 mony in remembrance of Beachwood Firefighter Samuel Aikin, who died in the line-of-duty after a structure fire on Ivy Way, on June 22, 1975. Firefighter Aikin suffered smoke inhalation at the scene and subsequently went into cardiac arrest at home. Firefighter Aikin passed away the day after the fire. The Beachwood Fire Department would like to thank the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for the efforts that went into the pre1981 section of the memorial. Project Roll Call was a 15-year undertaking of research done for firefighters who died in the line-ofduty prior to 1981. They are proud to have FF Aikin recognized and forever remembered, and it was an honor to be part of their ceremony. On behalf of the Aikin family, the department, and the Borough of Beachwood...thank you! - BEACHWOOD VOL FD
Pine Beach, NJ - Pictured on the left is Justin Sonnenfeld at age four, walking with his father at a training day at the Ocean County Fire Academy. Pictured on the right is Firefighter Justin Sonnenfeld receiving his Firefighter-1 Certificate from his father, Past Chief and Ocean County Fire Coordinator Jay Sonnenfeld, from the same Academy. This once again proves that the fire service is a family tradition in many cases, and that childhood dreams really do come true. Both father and son are members of the Pine Beach Vol. Fire Department ST38 in Pine Beach, NJ. CARL WEINGROFF
Ridgefield Park, NJ - Ridgefield Park ex-Chief John Antola, left, and his son John Jr., both of Truck Co. 2, at the department's annual inspection in July. RON JEFFERS
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Piscataway, NJ - Anthony Fritz Sr. and Anthony Fritz Jr. of New Market Fire Department doing a standby for the NHRA Summer Nationals at Englishtown's Raceway Park in July.
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Tri-Counties Annual Muster a success Jamesburg, NJ - The 25th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster, flea market, and parade was held on a sunny June 26th at Thompson County Park. The sun was out, to make the photographers happy, and the humidity was low. Jamseburg Fire Department members handled the food concession. Firefighting apparatus from many eras were present, from hand-drawn units, to Madison Park's new Spartan-ERV engine. Apparatus, both privately owned and fire department operated, were proudly displayed and driven through Jamesburg during the annual parade. Upon returning to the park, some pumpers detoured to the lake to draft for a water display. Judges walked around to inspect vehicles for trophies that were given out at the end of the day, which was a difficult job, considering all of the classic vehicles that were present. Members of the Tri-Counties group were also photographer-conscious. They worked with a group of serious apparatus photographers that set up a photo shoot area as the vehicles came into the park. This was not only the appropriate location for the sun angle, but also to
JUMP TO FILE #062716117 photograph the rigs before they were assigned staging locations in the parking lot. In addition, the photos were taken in the morning, before the hot noon sun was overhead. The organization had a sign located at the entering area that read: “Photo Area. Stop for Photo.� Photographers couldn't ask for anything better! Many fire buffs seem to be transportation buffs as well. There are rail fans and bus buffs. Participating in the muster was a 1958 Public Service, 40-foot-long commuter bus. Retired from service in 1976, the coach is now owned by NJ Transit and part of their historical collection. Once again, organization President Dave Napier and his committee, did an excellent job. Dave made sure all was in order, and that the photographers had a good spot. Also, kudos to Tri-Counties Vice President Dave Burns, Secretary Sandy Burdge and Treasurer Dale Bennett for their hard work.
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Niagara Fire Company, of Merchantville, ran with this 1916 Ford/American LaFrance chemical wagon.
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Goodwill Fire Company, of Spring Lake, Engine 2's 1930 Seagrave drafts out of the lake at Thompson County Park during the Tri Counties Muster in June.
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Apparatus buffs form an assembly line to photograph each individual rig before entering the park.
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WORKING FACES
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Joe Alvarez from Maplewood Squad-32 directs deck gun operations at a multiple-alarm fire in Orange, NJ on July 26th. First arriving units were met by heavy flames.
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Camden City, NJ - Battalion Chief Andy Mgee operating as the Incident Commander of 1112 Jackson St., on July 2nd. CONSTANTINE SYPSOMOS
White Township, NJ - At approximately 1:15 A.M. on July 5th, Station-72 was alerted for a possible commercial fire at 587 Route-519, located in White Township (part of which is the primary response area for Mountain Lake Fire). Chief-72 signed on and was updated by the Warren County Comm. Center, that the civilian who was on-scene reported seeing flames through the roof. The first-box was transmitted, sending engines from multiple second and third-due companies to the scene. Chief-72 arrived onscene and confirmed a well-involved, 35x100 commercial structure with fire through the roof, and requested a truck company from 21FIRE. Companies operating on-scene began putting lines in service, but as the fire grew, it began to impinge on a
JUMP TO FILE #071316104 JCP&L power pole next to the structure. The pole also began to catch fire, throwing off dangerous sparks that began to shower down on members operation. Hose-lines were moved and a safety zone was put in place to keep companies safe on-scene. Two Tender Task Forces were requested to the scene and companies from Warren, Morris and Hunterdon County also responded to help quench the flames. Not only was the fire a stubborn one due to the partitioning and the deep seated fire located in the structure, but also due to the extreme humidity. Additional alarms were struck to make sure that companies operating on-scene would not succumb to heat related
injuries. A Tactical Reserve was made available, should the need arise. Flames were only able to spread three-quarters of the length of the building, saving a couple of vehicles, and a boat at the westend of the building. The fire burned on into the morning commute hours, but crews got the upper-hand and the fire was eventually placed under control. The companies operating on-scene and at the multiple-tender fill sites did a great job, and no injuries to civilians or firefighters were sustained. It's incidents like this that show the importance of performing training evolutions with neighboring departments, and in this case, neighboring county departments! - MOUNTAIN LAKE FIRE CO.
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