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On the evening of August 15th, the Saddle Brook Fire Dept., along with their mutual aid towns, conducted a hands-on drill at the new townhall which also includes the new Hook and Ladder firehouse.

Included in this drill were towns from Rochelle Park, Elmnwood Park, Wallington, Garfield and Fair Lawn.

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In memory of those who gave all

Newspaper 1 Aidmore Street •New Windsor, NY 12553

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EXECUTIVE STAFF PUBLISHER Joseph P. Belsito (Joe@Belsito.com) GENERAL MANAGER Kathy Ronsini (Kathy@1stFtesponderNews.com) MANAGING EDITOR Lindsey Palmer (Undsey@1stResponderNews.com)

1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers

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emergency responders lost in the line of duty

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Georgia: Bobby "Blue”Smith, 24

tained wildfire in Washington County, GA, was walking

Rank: Firefighter

a firebreak and suddenly collapsed. Fellow emergency

Incident Date: June 22, 2023

responders provided CPR on-scene and he was immedi­

Death Date: June 22,2023

ately transported to a local hospital where he was pro­

Fire Department: Ware County Fire Rescue

nounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.

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Initial Summary: On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Fire­

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fighter Bobby "Blue”Smith was in a fire apparatus

M issouri: Lloyd Ruediger, 84

checking fire hydrants with another firefighter when the

Rank: Firefighter

truck traveled o ff the roadway onto the west shoulder

Incident Date: June 25, 2023

and lost control. The truck then spun counterclockwise

Death Date: June 26, 2023

Rick Billings (Cartoon) Bob Long (Cartoon) John Malecky (Apparatus, Bookshelf) Didymus McHugh (Chaplain’s Corner) Fernando Villicana (Chaplain’s Corner)

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as it flipped across the roadway before hitting a tree and

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fighter L loyd R uediger responded to the scene o f a

Ohio: William "Bill" John McCale, 50

turned home. The next morning, Monday, June 26,

Rank: Firefighter/Medical First Responder

2023, he was found deceased at his residence from an

Incident Date: June 5, 2023

apparent heart attack.

residential fire. At approximately 10:30 p.m., he re­

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Death Date: June 10,2023 Fire Department: Vermilion Township Fire & Rescue

M aryland: Brice C. Trossbach, 25

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Incident Date: June 27, 2023

fighter/Medical First Responder William "Bill”John

Death Date: June 27, 2023

M cCale was attending training and pulled a 5-inch large-

Fire Department: Naval District Washington Fire

diameter hose from the hose bed to connect to the intake

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when he was found by a fellow firefighter at the pump

Initial Summary: On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, firefight­

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ONCE AGAIN, THE FIRE SERVICE IS A SECOND FAMILY

N otes from R on Jeffers

Anthony Maiolo has been a vol­ unteer firefighter in Lodi for 26 !4 years. He is well known in the South Bergen fire service, and served as the department's chief in 2011.

Several years ago, Maiolo lost a leg to diabetes. After recovery, he continues to serve his community, and he is still an active member the fire department.

More health issues ensued. The ex-chief suffered from complete kidney failure, and he was in des­ perate need of a donor. His search for a donor included asking for help on social media. He was also inter­ viewed on a local TV news report in 2022.

Tony Greco, ex-chief o f the Hasbrouck Heights V.F.D., and a retired Hackensack fire dispatcher, saw the information on Facebook. Greco's

fiance, Nancy Scaramozzo, read the post. She asked Greco, “Can I get tested?”She was in a blood dona­ tion center a week later and the re­ sults o f the test was a match!

Greco's son, Michael, who is cur­ rently the volunteer fire chief in Hasbrouck Heights and a career firefighter in Hackensack, had the honor o f making the notification to the Lodi Brother. A donor match was found: “ It's my dad's girl­ friend!”

The elder Greco said there was “disbelief at first, then tears o f joy!"

Nancy continued a comprehen­ sive series o f testing at Coopennan St. Barnanas Medical Center, in Livingston. She was in perfect health and apprised o f the risks in­ volved. She gave the go ahead for the transplant, Greco said.

The transplant operation took place in Livingston on June 13th. “ Both Nancy and Anthony are feel­ ing great,”Greco added.

In August, the Maiolo and Greco families celebrated with a restau­ rant dinner.

God Bless transplant donors.

DOWNS: Firefighters battled a

TONY GRECO

Lodi ex-Chief Anthony Maiolo, left, and kidney donor Nancy Scaramuzzo, enjoyed a family dinner together after a su ccessfu l kidney transplant operation for the Lodi volunteer firefighter.

4-alarm fire at the Deliverance New Covenant Church in Vineland, Aug. 7th. Investigators said the fire caused severe damage to the church and displaced residents living in a unit at the back o f the property.

UPS: Recently, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver received a letter from 4th grader Faith Halsey. She wrote about her interest in fire pre­ vention in the city. Chief Weaver was so impressed with Faith's inter­ est in Bayonne fire prevention, that he invited her to fire headquarters and made her an honorary fire­ fighter, according to the city's OEM Facebook page.

DOWNS: A multiple-alarm fire raced through the Grace Presbyte­ rian Church on Grove St., Mont­ clair, Aug. 15th. The fire began in the basement and spread to the sanc­ tuary and flames burned through the rooij according to WABC-TV. Sev­ eral firefighters suffered minor in­ juries. No one was in the church at the time o f the fire.

UPS: On August 26th, the Saddle Brook Fire Department, mayor and township council, recognized Fire­ fighter George Miller, o f H & L Co. 1, for his 50-years o f service to the community.

DOWNS: Hundreds o f pounds of explosives, used for making fire­ works, were present at the site o f an August home explosion in Buena, according to News 12. The explo­ sion killed four people, including two minors.

UPS: Recently, John Pecoraro was honored by Paramus officials for his 50-years o f service to the community as a volunteer with the borough's Rescue Squad. June 27th was declared “John Pecoraro Day.” In addition, Pecoraro is an instructor at the Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Training Center, in Paramus.

DOWNS: Three firefighters were treated and released from a local hospital after they were injured bat­ tling a 4-alarm fire involving three Cherry St. dwellings in Mount Holly, Aug. 13th, according to 6 Ac­ tion News.

UPS: Matteo Pittenger, 15, work­ ing to earn the rank o f Eagle Scout, presented the Avenel firehouse with a drying rack for the members turnout gear. Matteo, o f Fords Boy Scout Troop #53, presented the dry­ ing rack to firefighters and local of­ ficials on Aug. 29th, according to the Woodbridge Patch.

DOWNS: A wildfire at the Atco Drag way in the Wharton State For­ est impacted about 1,778 acres o f land, according a News 12 report. It was reported 100% contained, Aug. 23rd.

UPS: The Spotswood V.F.D. cel­ ebrated its 125th anniversary with a parade, Aug. 19th, followed by ac­ tivities at Immaculate Conception Church.

DOWNS: A mother and her adult son were killed in an early-morning fire in a Burlington Twp. apartment

complex, Aug. 25th. According to NJ.com, firefighters pulled the pair out o f the apartment. First respon­ ders attempted to treat both, but the two were pronounced dead at the scene.

UPS: Newark firefighters exe­ cuted a daring rescue o f an unin­ jured man from an upper floor window during a 2-alarm dwelling fire on 15th Ave., Aug. 29th, accord­ ing to RLS media. There were no re­ ported injuries, but twelve adults and two children were displaced.

DOWNS: An arsonist started back-to-back fires in Evesham, in August, according to a NJ.com re­ port. Colin DeLuca was arrested, Aug. 23rd, after police found him near the fires while they were inves­ tigating. Police said resident's sur­ veillance footage aided in the search for the arsonist.

UPS: Motaz Elnaggar is Harri­ son's new probationary firefighter.

DOWNS: A small plane crashed into a wooded area o f Lacey Town­ ship, September 2nd, killing the pilot, according to NJ.com. The crash o f the Cirrus SR22 appeared to be linked to a wildfire near the Ocean County Airport that grew to some 831 acres. The NJFFS re­ ported that the fire was fully con­ tained, September 5th, according to News 12.

UPS: Perth Amboy Fire Chief Ed­ ward A. Mullen has been named Chief o f the Year by the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association.

RONJEFFERS

Perth Amboy Chief of Department Edward Mullen has been named Chief of the Year by the NJ State Fire Chief's Association. In April, he w elcom ed gu ests to the first NJ Fire & EMS Institute Firefighter Health, Safety & tactics Seminar, at Middlesex College. The chief, and his team, were instrumental in setting up the su ccessfu l seminar.

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FIRE MARSHAL WAS LOVED AND RESPECTED BY ALL On June 2nd, Bergen and Rockland County firefighters and fire officials assem bled at the Lyndhurst firehouse for the NJ & NY Volunteer Firemen's Association convention meeting. At this a s­ sembly, Bergen County Fire Marshal, and LFD ex-fire chief, Bryan Hennig, 62, was sworn in as the organization's new pres­ ident.

On the morning of August 30th, area firefighters, local and county officials, family and friends assem bled at the same fire­ house. Only this time, it was to pay their respects to the well­ loved community leader who lost his battle with cancer.

Bryan took his last ride in the department's 1920 American LaFrance engine through the township, from the funeral home, to the firehouse. His brother firefighters marched in front of the antique apparatus holding five of his helmets. These helmets represented only part of Bryan's responsibilities that involved the Township of Lyndhurst and the County of Bergen.

Words uttered at his memorial included: mentor, professional, leader, gentleman. During an emotional memorial service, his fire service colleagues added remarks such as: he was the glue that kept older and younger generations together, a heart as big as the Grand Canyon, born to serve, and Bryan was the tree over Bergen County with branches that reached out.

Bryan was the county's fire marshal for the past 9-years, as well as a Bergen County mutual aid fire coordinator. He served as chief of the Lyndhurst Fire Department in 1994, he was an in­ structor, and he organized the LFD's 125th anniversary celebra­ tion. Hennig was also a past president of the South Bergen Fire Chief's Association.

Marshal Hennig was a historian with a love for his town and fire department, as well as other Bergen County municipalities. He constantly conducted research on the area's past. Bryan was also a collector of firematic memorabilia, searching eBay. If he located, and won the bid, for a piece of a Bergen County fire de­ partment's history, he would present that item, as a gift, to a rep­ resentative of that particular department.

RONJEFFERS

Bergen County Fire Marshal Bryan Hennig, center, concludes the June 2nd meeting of the NJ & NJ Volunteer Firemen's Association after he was sworn in as the organization's new president.

Bergen County Executive James T edesco III, a volunteer fire­ fighter and ex-chief himself, said Hennig was dedicated to the well-being and safety of his community. “He made Lyndhurst and Bergen County a better place for all of us,”he added. He treated people with respect. “People will remember how you made them feel.”

Bryan Hennig has left a big void in Lyndhurst and Bergen County. He will be missed. That was evident by the attendance, and emotional comments, at his memorial.

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Lyndhurst firefighters carry five helmets assigned to Bryan Hennig, that were part of his fire service responsibilities, as the fire marshal is transported to the firehouse in the department's 1920 American LaFrance antique.

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Historic M ontclair Church Extensively Damaged by Fire MONTCLAIR, NJ - A his­ toric church just shy o f being 100-years-old, was gutted by a three-alarm fire on the morning o f Au­ gust 16th.

The church, lo­ cated at 153 Grove St., was a large oneand-a-half-story ir­ regular shaped stone structure.

Passing motorists first alerted the fire department at about 8:00 A.M. of smoke showing from the build­ ing. Companies arrived and trans­ mitted the working fire. The fire was apparently in the basement and had a head start before fire­ fighters arrived. Members entered the structure, but soon the firstfloor flashed and everyone was ordered out of the building. A sec­ ond-alarm was sounded as a de­ fensive operation was set up. The smoke condition gradually grew from all openings o f windows and doors.

Fire broke through the roof in the rear as the smoke condition was venting with force. A thirdalarm brought additional mutual aid as conditions continued to de­ teriorate. Flames slowly worked their way across the sanctuary roof towards Grove Street. Mont­ clair’ s two trucks were put into operation. Nutley Ladder 1 was positioned in a driveway on the “ C”side. Orange Engine 4’ s stick was operating from another drive­ way from the next block. Several ground monitors and handlines were operating as well.

By 10:00 A.M., most o f the sanctuary roof had collapsed in along with other collapses in other parts o f the structure. The smoke began to lighten up and firefighters were then able to cau­ tiously re-enter. The fire was placed under control at about 11:00 A.M., and some mutual aid was able to be released. Four fire­ fighters received minor injuries.

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Forked River Fire Department once ran this 1968 Ford/Great East­ ern 750/2800. The unit is now privately owned.

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Lincroft No.10 Fire Company once ran this 1974 Penfab/Young 1250/500. The unit is now privately owned.

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This 1970 Mack CF pumper served the tiny town of Roosevelt.

Prior to that it was operated by Freehold. It has a 1250-gpm pump and a 500-gallon water tank. This engine is now personally owned.

Fire and Safety Services, Ltd. Sponsors “ LAST RUN” fo r Burn Foundation For the 43rd year, the artist for the Burn Foundation, Joseph M. Getsinger (www.jgetsingerarts.com), wanted to create the last image before retiring. Since 1980, Joe has created a large num­ ber o f paintings which have been utilized to raise funds for burn victims/survivors for the Burn Foundation. This particular image was created to honor all o f those firefighters who have served their communities with dedication and re­ tired after years of loyal service. Each and every fire­ fighter remembers their “ last run” (retiring) before retiring. Sitting at the end of the firetruck they would mull over all the years and runs they went on and the dangers they faced throughout the years in the service o f their communities.

This image was initially in­ spired by a longtime member of the Woodbury Fleights Fire De­ partment in New Jersey for 60 years, Donald G. Ley, Sr., affec­ tionately referred to as “ Pop,”by members o f his department. Fie served as a Councilman and Mayor o f Woodbury Fleights, Vice President of First Fidelity Bank, and a U.S. Army Sergeant who served during the Korean War. FTis grandson, Jarryd Ley, posed in his grandfather’ s gear ac­ companied by his proud father, Greg Ley. With the aid o f Chief Bill Kramer, Jr., and members of the Cinnaminson Fire Depart­ ment, the photo shoot was com ­ pleted on their Pierce Fire Truck.

Raffle tickets and Collector Pins and Cards will be available at most of the gates and the Burn Foundation on the main stage.

President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. (www.f-ss.com) of South Plainfield, N.J. and Pierce Manufactur­ ing fully sponsored the image printing, note cards and raffle tickets costs. They have supported the Bum Foundation and the artist for the last 25 years.

First Flarvest Federal Credit Union, 1615 Flurffville Road, Deptford, N.J. 08096, sponsored this image in the form o f the C ol­ lector Pins since 2019. This was supported by Vice President Ken Barnshaw, a former Firefighter with Union Fire Company, Black­ wood Terrace, Deptford, N.J. and presently Deptford Fire Depart­ ment, Battalion 93. Until recently, the artist discovered that he

PROVIDED painted Ken in the “ Night Call” painting since he appeared in the photographs Joe took at the scene.

This was the first painting that the artist had created which started his 43-year stretch of supporting burn survivors.

Burn Foundation 8600 West Chester Pike, Suite 202, Upper Darby, Pa. 19103 supports the greater Delaware Valley through education and support o f five re­ gional Bum Centers. You can do­ nate online at: www.burnfoundation.or or call (215) 545-3816. Special thanks to Administrator John McCann for his support and dedication.

Choice Marketing (www.choicemarketing.net) has created and sponsored cards for over 20 years of the artist’ s work to support the Burn Foundation. A special thanks to the owner. Chip Lillie, lifelong firefighter. Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief and Captain.

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West Deptford, N.J. is the exclu­ sive printer o f the artist and have printed top-quality limited-edition prints, note cards and raffle tickets for the Burn Foundation. Special thanks to President Brian Francis and the top-notch technical and press staff that help Joe produce re­ productions of his art including this year’ s image, and Delaware State Police’ s 100th Anniversary prints and note cards.

VanGogh Again Galleries’ President John Cortese o f Upper Darby, Pa. printed and donated the #1 Giclee’Canvas print o f “ Last Run”to be raffled off at the Burn Foundation booth in Wildwood this year. John has donated the 1st Place Giclee’canvas print for the last ten years to support bum sur­ vivors.

Premier Art & Frames, Pitman, N.J., Will Edwards, owner, donated the custom frame for the #1 Gi­ clee’canvas print with is the first prize from the raffle.

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Hillsborough R escue 37 operates this 2009 Pierce Velocity Heavy R escue that was recently repainted to white-over-red by Firefighter 1. This rescue formerly was op ­ erated by the now defunct Hillsborough EMS and R escue Squad. When the fire de­ partment received it is was all white with an orange stripe.

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Little Falls Eagle Hose Co. 1, R escue 1 is a 1999 Freightliner/Rescue 1.

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Warren Engine A-4 of Washington Valley Fire Co. operates this 2008 E-One 1500gpm/750-GWT.

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West Milford Fire Company No. 2 operates a 1998 Pierce Lance 1500/3200 Pumper Tanker.

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Green Creek Engine 7333 is this 2006/07 Pierce Quantum, originally built for Rio Grande Fire Co., but not accepted. The unit has a 2000-gpm pump and a 750-gallon water tank.

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In Franklin Township, Fire Inspector Charles Maria utilizes this 2015 GMC Sierra, with 10-75 conversion.

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Parsippany District 5 Chief Michael Lambert has been assign ed a 2022 Ford F250 with ARE cap.

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE I f your department has photos you would like to see in our “Departmnt Profile”feature, please upload them on our website, www. 1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com

Great ideas are m ost often born of necessity. Such was the ca se with the creation of the Erma Volunteer Fire Company. Concerned about fire protection, com m u­ nity m em bers gathered in early 1956 at the home of Howard Matthews to formu­ late plans that would culminate in the fire company's creation. Land was purchased on Seashore Road (known then as Old Shore Road) with money con ­ tributed by charter members. The dilapidated existing structure was razed and the volunteers worked nights and w eekends to erect the new firehouse. More than a decade later, a bingo hall was constructed. The com pany dedicated the addition in May of 1969.

The company's first vehicles included a truck provided by the Villas Fire C om ­ pany and a converted root beer truck donated by Syd Hess. The fire company purchased its first new truck in March of 1961, a 500-gpm Ford at a c o s t of $13,391.

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As opportunities becam e available, the com pany expanded its capabilities. A 5,500-gallon tanker w as purchased from Grace Oil Company in the late 1960's and two 1,000-gpm pum pers (6230 and 6231) were added in the mid-1970s. Fol­ lowing two years of planning, the fire com pany acquired a 1,500-gpm tanker/pumper (6232) in 1991 at a c o st of over $250,000. After 30 years, the com ­ pany was preparing itself for the next century with equipment design ed to handle com plex em ergency incidents. The constant need to address changing firematic conditions cau sed the com pany to obtain a used 5,100-gallon tanker in 1995 and begin plans for a 1,500-gpm pumper (6230) and a six-person, four-wheel drive heavy rescue truck equipped with the Jaws of Life (6297). The two E-One vehicles were delivered in the summer of 1996.

Rescue 6297, 2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 1500/1000/30.

Further updating follow ed in 2001 with the replacement of the 2nd Ford pumper (6231) with another new 1,500-gpm E-One pumper.

Through the years, the Erma firehouse served its m embers and the community well. Used as a meeting hall, a bin go hall, an em ergency shelter, and even a schoolhou se, it becam e apparent in the late 1980s that the structure was failing and needed to be replaced. The original construction plan involved the acquisi­ tion of land adjacent to the existing site with construction of the new facility on that land. Wetland restrictions cau sed the site to be changed and the company entered into a partnership with the Cape May County Freeholders to construct a joint facility housing the Cape May County ARFF unit and the Erma Volunteer Fire Company. With funding provided by bond approval and an FAA grant, this beautiful firehouse becam e a reality. Ground breaking took place in February of 1995 and the m em bers m oved into the new building in Decem ber of the sam e year. The building w as dedicated on October 4, 1997.

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Engine 6231, 2001 E-One 1500/1000.

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Ladder 6253, 2007 E-One, 1500/500/75'.

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The Port of NY & NJ Authority has placed into serv­ ice this 2022 Spartan 1500-gpm/2500-gwt/300-gft C lass B unit a s Engine 75 at the G eorge Washington Bridge, in Fort Lee. Numerous features include a light tower, Onan 8 kW generator, 700-feet of 4" LDH, BlitzFire monitor, two sp eed y dry hoppers and slide out tool trays. It a lso carries extrication tools, air b a gs and haz-mat equipment. It w as sold by Camp­ bell Supply Co.

River Edge Co. 2 has replaced a standard engine and a rescue truck with this 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1250gpm/650-gwt rescue-pumper. It has low cross-lay beds, roll-out and drop-down equipment trays, coffin com ­ partments and scen e lighting. It carries extrication tools, air bags, stokes basket, and the cab has seating for seven. Designated Squad 4, it was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

Harrison Engine 4 is in service with a 2023 Pierce En­ forcer 1500-gpm/750-gwt pumper. It has four rear dis­ charge gates, two cross-lay beds, on e front-end outlet, and a booster reel is located above the pump on the officer's side. The rig also carries extrication tools and saws. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Morris Township Ladder 1 has been assign ed a 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500-gpm/500-gwt/75-foot quint. The cab has seven sea ts and a storage cabinet with ac­ c e s s via an exterior cab door, torque box ground lad­ der storage and roll-out tool trays. Aerial ladder controls are located at the turntable and pump panel.

It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

Newark Ladder Co. 5 has been assigned a 2023 E-One Typhoon 110-foot rear-mount aerial ladder. It has a s e ­ vere duty aluminum extruded cab and aluminum ex­ truded body, transverse body compartment and metal dash. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

Newark Ladder Co. 10 was recently assign ed a new E-One Typhoon Metro 110-foot model aerial ladder.

The cab has six seats and a rear engine tunnel box equipment storage area. In addition, there is a narrow LED light and an arrow stick located at the rear, that is surrounded by diamond plate for protection as ground ladders are removed from the apparatus. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Sandystone Township Utility 38 is a 2023 GMC/Reading unit.

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Park Ridge R escue 6 has been assign ed a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT rescue apparatus with a walk-in box.

The cab has two seats and there is seating for five in the box. Features include a 10,000-lb. portable winch with four receivers, scen e lighting, wheel well storage space, and it carries assorted rescue tools. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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This year, the Bergen County Township of Washing­ ton placed into service a 2006 Chevy pick up, after som e upgrades and new paint job. It was originally a military vehicle. It runs as Utility 42.

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Plans Nobody Else Can Have Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh

There are so many times that some children and adults are told by their parents that they were not planned, some will even be told that they were not wanted. Truth of the matter is that we were all planned and wanted. Our Father has planned us. He knew us before we were knitted together in our mother's womb. We are told so many times in the Bible that He knows the plans for us and that we were cre­ ated for a certain purpose.

So why were we created?

Sometimes we may not realize why we were ever created. We may even say to ourselves that our life does not amount to much. Please have the confidence that God will use you in ways that you will never know. Each one of us is planned.

We may never understand the rea­ son why we were born until our Fa­ ther calls us home.

I have seen and heard that even an introvert affects 10,000 lives.

You cannot even start to figure out how many lives you will change, only God knows.

I have met plenty of instructors, firefighters, law enforcement and clergy that have no clue how many people they affected, but when they are called home to our Maker, that is when their families find out.

There are times where they meant so much to so many that not every­

one can fit into the building for the service. I have seen too many times rooms and buildings overflowing with lives they saved, or helped.

There are times where we en­ gage with people that we call coin­ cidence, but it is really an appointment by God. We have peo­ ple who come into our lives that may steer us or help us with something that we were about to throw up our hands and give up, but God sent them to us.

You weren't planned? Nonsense.

God created each one of you with love.

Please, while you have the time, tell someone how much they mean to you. Don't wait to only tell the family.

I appreciate each person that comes into my life, each emergency responder, every student, each pa­ tient, counselor, each friend and stranger. God knows what He is doing, when we are born to a family but we are blessed by the other fam­ ily that we develop. I myself put it that I have a family of blood, but many times I consider my family of smoke a lot closer.

When we meet, God wanted me to meet you and you to meet me.

Why? We may never know, but God does.

Thank you to each of you. You may have been feeling low. but maybe this will help.

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The Morris County Sheriff ESU 19-70 is a new Ford F550 with body work by First Priority.

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The Antique Fire Association of NJ operates this 1988 Ford L8000/Swab as an em ergency canteenrehab unit for the counties of Morris, Su ssex and Warren. It saw original duty as an industrial plant apparatus, followed by duty with West Paterson Co. 2, before its assignment as a rehab unit.

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Boonton Township 316 is a new Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/3000-gwt pumper-tanker, sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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The initial dispatch was shortly after 5:00 A.M. for re­ ported smoke from a structure under construction at 1 Kinderkamack Rd. Flames were visible from a top floor window and a working fire assignment was transmitted. The first due en­ gine stretched a line through the front door and up to the secondfloor. The truck company ac­ cessed the roof. The seat of the fire was quickly extinguished de­ spite part o f the flooring burning through. Companies opened up and the fire was placed under con­ trol.

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Greystone Assistant Chiefs Mike Barkley, left, and Louis Ruffel with their 1996 E-One 1500-gpm pumper.

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1st Responder News NJ Editor Ron Jeffers, left, delivered an early copy of the August "Fire Engineering" magazine to North Hudson 2nd Battalion Chief Mike Giacumbo, which features the chief on the cover, taken by this editor, at a 3-alarm fire in Weehawken. BC Giacumbo started his career with the former West New York Fire Depart­ ment.

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Som e fire com panies have a tradition of "pushing" their newly delivered piece of fire apparatus into the firehouse. The members of River Edge Company 2 honored that tradition by "pushing" their new Pierce rescue-pumper back into quarters on August 8th.

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Pastor Steven Sweet of Grace Lutheran Church, and River Edge Fire Department Chaplain, blessed Squad 4's new Pierce rescue-pumper, and the men and women who will answer em ergency calls with it, on the evening of August 8th, after the ap­ paratus was delivered to Company 2's firehouse. River Edge Companies 1 and 2 are known for keeping their apparatus in top shape.

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Emerson Fire Department operates this 2015 Ferrara 2000/500.

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Bernardsville Fire Department recently placed this 2022 Ferrara Inferno XMFD pumper into service. It has a 2250-GPM waterous pump and 750-gallon UPF poly tank. This apparatus was designed for water supply and carries 6 lengths of hard suction hose in a custom designed carrier on the side the of the apparatus.

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The North Branch Fire Company of Branchburg, NJ recently received a 2023 Pierce Enforcer pumper. It has a 2000-GPM Waterous pump, 1000-GWT, and is in service as Engine 49-3.

The City of New Brunswick Engine Company 5 recently received a new 2023 Ferrara Cinder pumper equipped with 1750-GPM Waterous Pump and 750-GWT.

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DRILLS/TRAINING

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Ropes and Knots

Having been through quite a few drills designed to teach the types of ropes and knots en­ countered in the fire service, it almost seem s inevitable and even on cue that the instructor starts off with “ I am not goo d at tying knots” . This disclaimer is a horrible way for an instructor to start any lesson, but particularly on the topic of ropes and knots and for a couple reasons. First, it d o esn ’ t instill confidence in the firefighters in the room that you know the topic and are pro­ ficient enough to teach it, but more importantly that they can learn from you. Set yourself up for s u c c e s s by setting yourself up as the expert.

A much better approach would be to describe knot tying for what it is, a “ perishable”skill, meaning that it is easily gained and easily lost and the only way to truly master knot tying to pro­ ficiency and mastery is to prac­ tice, practice and then practice som e more. Let’ s face som e facts, even instructors that are proficient and love knot tying don ’ t walk around with rope hanging out of their pockets, s o how much practice is necessary is certainly individual.

As the instructor though, you want to emphasize that you have practiced extensively for this drill, after all that is your job; but also em phasize that practicing d oesn ’ t have to be super time consuming. For example, have a piece of rope in an end table drawer s o you can tie a few knots watching the ballgame, or while social media surfing, take in a few videos on hoisting cer­ tain tools just as a visual re­ minder. It d oesn ’ t take long, but is better if it b ecom es part of a routine.

With knot tying however, even though you have established yourself as the expert as you should, it will inevitably happen that you are going to screw up a knot while demonstrating, but this is NOT a bad thing because it allows you to properly demon­ strate how to troubleshoot. The reason firefighters don’ t practice knots is because after a few screw-ups they get frustrated and nobody wants to engage in an activity that gets them ticked off, s o in addition to teaching a

get to practice. Because knots really need to be supervised closely, breaking up into smaller groups is better s o that mistakes can be caught and corrected. specific knot, you also have to demonstrate how to restart. Ac­ This is easily accom plished by using the company officers and cordingly, anyone learning to tie chiefs for stations with each one knots, specifically firefighters teaching one knot, and you as due to the hands-on nature of the instructor circulating to keep the job, will find their own way to it all in line. After ten minutes, ro­ tie a specific knot and that is just fine. This is especially true if tate each group s o everyone som eon e is left-handed, al­ gets a turn tying each fire service knot with an officer who is as though quite honestly, I am a southpaw and never really no­ proficient as you are. It is there­ ticed much difference. Seri­ fore necessary to get to know the ously...."start off with a loop...” officers and their strengths rela­ a loop in a rope looks just like tive to tying a specific knot. An­ other way to provide a practical well... a loop in a rope whether during drill is to have a relay race I’ m left or right handed. with several teams practicing hoisting any number of tools So, what would an actual rope against the clock and each other. and knot drill look like or consist of? There really are three parts; Any lesson plan for this drill the lecture part, demonstration and then practical. Start with the would have to include an exten­ sive list of materials, including lecture using PowerPoint or but not limited to: som e other visual presentation to provide som e the necessary 1. Lengths of six-foot rope for background information using each firefighter the following outline: 2. Ax 3. Halligan 1. NFPA standards (1983) 4. Pike pole 2. Life safety rope vs utility rope 3. Parts of a rope - internal/exter- 5. Uncharged hose line nal and along the length (run­ 6. Charged hose line 7. Roof ladder ning, standing, working end) 8. Rope bag with enough utility 4. Rope inspection/rope logs rope 5. Types of Rope - synthetic vs 9. Life preserver to practice natural fiber (pros and cons) 6. Bights, loops and round turns throwing to a victim 7. Types of knots currently used Emphasis should be on the fol­ in the fire service lowing knots: 8. Test for understanding -where on Engine 31 is our utility rope?

1. Clove hitch 2. Half hitch Next is the demonstration part.

This is where models and exam­ 3. Figure eight 4. Figure eight on a bight ples of different kinds of ropes 5. Figure eight follow through are brought out and possibly 6. Water (rescue) knot -to be tied distributed. I am always hesitant with gloves to pass around items while I am handcuff knot (only if used in talking since it divides the atten­ 7. ‘ accordance with department tion of the audience and can SOPs) break concentration. As far as bowline knot (only if used in the type of ropes, I am more con ­ 8. ‘ cerned about passing around a accordance with department life safety rope unless it has al­ SOPs) ready been downgraded to utility As an instructor, remember that rope or has otherwise been taken out of service. The demon­ you set the tone for the class.

There really isn ’ t a better vehicle stration portion is also where the instructor sh ow s off how to tie to demonstrate that than ropes all the applicable knots and p os­ and knots because as mentioned sibly even play som e how-to at the onset most everyone videos, but understand that the thinks they are bad at tying knots. Set a positive atmosphere latter has little value unless each student has a length of rope in and let it filter through the class and watch as everyone learns their hands and can follow how to tie knots effectively. along.

The last part is the practical where the firefighter/students

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FIRE COMPANY LOGOS If you have photos you would like to see in our “Fire Company L ogos “feature please upload them on our website, www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com .

LITTLE BIG GUYS If you have photos you would like to see in our Little B ig Guys feature, please upload them on our website www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com .

This m onth’ s Little Big Guy is from Camden County and coin cides with som e of the apparatus fea­ tured in the Apparatus of the Month column. This m onth’ s ch oice is the Glendora Fire Com pany’ s Utility 81, a 2008 Ford F-350, XLT, Super Duty with an A.R.E. slide-on module. It has a 4x4 ch assis and a V8 Power Stroke engine. Features and equipment include a five-seat cab, four SCBA’ s and four spare cylinders, a G enesis Combi Tool, chainsaw, a fan, Milwaukee tools, tripod lights, a tool kit, sm oke detector kit, folding safety cones, hand extinguishers, hand light, shovel, ropes, tarps, pike poles, a folding ladder and Fire Tech scen e lights. There is a rear slide-out for equipment.

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Restoring an Old Fire Engine - A Labor of Love DENVILLE, NJ - Denville volunteer firefighter Ed Saniewski has been caring for his depart­ ment's 1926 American LaFrance pumper since the late 1990's. In 2000, he purchased a 1930 Model A Ford roadster, that he restored within i. A i two years. This was followed by two more antique vehi- J u m p t o f iie # cles. Of course, as a 0 8 3 1 2 3 1 0 4 firefighter, he had | the urge to own a A fire engine. * In 2015, a vin- a tage fire engine came to his attention, which he later acquired. Fie picked up a 1917 American LaFrance pumper and, with a lot of work and re­ search, restored this vehicle into a beautiful antique that is represen­ tative of the fire service of our past.

The rig was ordered by the Cocharn Flose Company of Sewickly, Pa., as a Type 10 combi­ nation chemical car with JR pump.

It was delivered to that fire com­ pany in 1917. In 1926, it was traded back to American LaFrance.

The factory replaced the chemical tank and hose body with a “Springfield” body. It was reclassified as a Type 40 model with JR pump and sold to Indiana, Pa., in 1927, where it ran as a squad.

Ten years later, the rig was sold to several different owners be­ fore it was acquired by Saniewski.

His frame-off restoration began in the fall of 2018 and it was com­ plete in the spring of 2022. The ap­ paratus was disassembled in his barn and the restoration project began, which included research, locating parts and making new friends. That included help from the ALF Restoration Facebook page and the ALF museum. Com­ pleting the project included assis­ tance from a paint shop in Boonton, a nickel plate business in Hillside and an engine re-builder in Upstate New York, according to Saniewski.

The final touch was completed by local gold leaf artist Ed May, who is well known for his letter­ ing, pin striping and outstanding murals.

“In my career of 50 years gold leafing countless new vehicles, and thousands of antiques, I knew from the first time I saw the progress of Ed's privately owned 1917 Ameri­ can LaFrance that it was evolving into the most outstanding restora­ tion,” May said. “As the parts were returning from the body shop, I had the privilege to restore its gold leaf embellishments to the factory original specs, before it was re­ assembled by Ed,” he added. “This beautiful restoration deserved the many hours I spent to enhance its original glory.”

Ed Saniewski joined the Denville V.F.D. in 1977. In 1980, he joined the Morristown Memo­ rial Mobile Intensive Care Unit where he served as a paramedic until 2000. Fie was also Denville's

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Denville Firefighter Ed Saniewski, left, and artist Ed May attended the Antique Fire Association of New Jersey's apparatus muster in Mine Hill, August 26th, with Saniewski's beautifully restored 1917 American LaFrance.

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A close up of the gold leaf work handcrafted by artist Ed May on Ed Saniewski's antique that was one of the final touches to return the rig to its 1917 appearance. deputy fire chief in 2000, and he is still active in the department.

On August 26th, Saniewski took his pride and joy to the Antique Fire Association of New Jersey's an­ tique fire apparatus muster at Mine Hill Fireman's Field, for all to enjoy.

Fie was accompanied by Ed May, who set up a display table with pho­ tos of all of his work, and very proud of the detailed work he per­ formed on the 1917 classic pumper.

Last year, Saniewski won a na­ tional “Junior Peterson Award”

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Co. 2, on the hood, is a tribute to the fire company I have been a member of for the past 46-years in Denville,” Saniewski said.

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Trucks from Camden and Bergen Counties This month we travel to two dis­ tant counties, one up north and one southwest. There are two Bergen County vehicles and the rest from Gloucester Township, which is actu­ ally in Camden County. In Bergen County, Cresskill which has career firefighters during the week, recently placed in service an E-ONE squad pumper replacing a standard pumper.

The other vehicle is a PL. Custom Classic, Type I ambulance on a Ford -550 chassis operated by the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad. In Camden County, the Gloucester Township Squad 88 is a Pierce rescue pumper that runs out of the Chews Landing station, though it is not as­ signed to any fire company. Two other stations covered are Glendora which has a Ferrara squad pumper, an FtME/RD Murray pumper with a 61 foot Nova Quintech telescoping wa­ terway, and tlie third is Tac 81, a Ford F-550/HME mini pumper with many extras to add versatility. The second company is Blackwood which also has a squad and is a Spartan ER res­ cue pumper. They have a Ford/KME light rescue which will be in Little Big Guys in a later month, since this month we feature Glendora’s Utility 81 in that feature.

In dealer news, Campbell Supply Co., LLC has received an order from Roselle (Union County) for a Spartan Gladiator MFD/LTC 93-foot mid­ mount platform with 10-inch raised roof cab. It will have a Waterous 1500-gpm pump and 300-gallon water tank. Other orders include two fromFairview (Bergen County). One is a Spartan ER Metro Star NXT res­ cue pumper with MFD cab and 10inch raised roof, Waterous 1500-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank. Smart Power 8 kw generator and a light tower. The other is a Spartan ER Metro Star MFD pumper with 10inch raised roof cab, Waterous 1500gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank and Flarrison 6 kw generator. They are prepping for delivery a Spartan ER Metro Star Extreme Duty pumper with 10-inch raised roof cab, Watrerous 1500-gpm pump and 750-gallon water tank for Bayonne (Hudson County). When delivered, it will be their third in the fleet with one more to go. They made the following de­ liveries (all Monmouth County): to Marlboro Fire Company 1, a Kenworth T-880 Spartan Star Series 3500-gallon tanker with Hale Qmax, 2000-gpm pump, 50-gallon foam tank and two Zico hydraulic racks, one for a portable folding tank and the other for hard suction hose; to Allenhurst, a Spartan ER Metro Star LFD pumper with Waterous 2000gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank and Harrison 10 kw generator. It has a 10-inch raised roof cab. Finally, to Belford Engine Co. in Middletown Township, a Spartan ER Gladiator pumper with Hale Qmax 2000-gpm pump, 750-gallon water tank and Harrison 6 kw generator.

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Gloucester Twp. (Glendora) Squad 81, 2011, Ferrara Ember, 1500/517/14 kw.

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Cresskill Squad 1, 2023 E-ONE Cyclone 1750/780. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection.

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Gloucester Twp. (Glendora), TE-813, 1997 HME 1871/RDM/Nova Quintech, 1500/500/61-feet and 8 kw generator.

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Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad, A-32-54, 2022 Ford F-550/P/L/ Custom Classic. It was sold by NJEV.

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Gloucester Twp. (Glendora), Tact-81, 2023 Ford F-550 XLT/HMEAhrens Fox 1500/300/15A. It was sold by Emergency Equipment Sales & Service.

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Gloucester Twp. Squad 88, 2021 Pierce Enforcer PUC, 1500/750/30/8 kw. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. of Marlboro District 3, Morganville Fire Company. It is a tanker/pumper on a Commander chassis with 78inch-long cab with 11-inch raised roof and full length cab entry doors. Other specs include a Cummins X15, 600 hp diesel engine, full Wlielen lighting package, Rumbler siren, Weldon VMUX Multiplex Electric System, FRC In View camera system, air horns, Rosenbauer hot dipped galva­ nized frame rails, Waterous CSUC20, 2250-gpm single-stage pump, 3000-

gallon poly water tank. Quick Dumps, Harrison 6 kw generator, custom stor­ age compartments and ROM roll-up compartment doors.

Fire & Safety Services reports die following Pierce deliveries: to the Lower Bank VFC in Washington Township (Burlington County), an In­ ternational top-mount pumper and to Park Ridge (Bergen County) an Arrow XT heavy duty walk-in rescue.

Pierce orders include a Saber pumper for Mine Hill (Morris County), a

Gloucester Twp. (Blackwood), Squad 84,2021 Spartan ER, Gladiator 2000/750/29A. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC. stock Enforcer 100-foot Ascendant mid-mount platform for Englewood (Bergen County), a Velocity heavy duty rescue pumper for Branchburg Township/ReadingtonFC (Ehmterdon County) and a stock Saber pumper for Clementon (Camden County).

Absolute Fire Protection is prepping five E-ONE Typhoon pumpers for the City of Newark (Essex County) and a mini pumper on a Ford F-550 chassis for Pine Beach Boro (Ocean County). They have received

an order from Bloomfield (Essex County) for a Typhoon top-mount pumper.

New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered the following PL. Cus­ tom ambulances: a Medallion with 147-inch module on a Ford E-350 chassis to Bloomfield EMS (Essex County), and a Classic 170 on a Ford F-550 chassis to the Town of Scotch Plains FD (Union County).

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North Hudson Engine Co. 4 was dispatched to a report of rubbish burning in a driveway on the 500-block of 35th St., Union City, August 22nd. A fully loaded dumpster was burning, and melting the siding of a two-story wood-frame structure. The assignm ent was filled out.

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3 4 th A n n u a l 2 0 0 C lu b o f O cean C o u n ty A w a rd s D in n e r On June 7th, members of the Beachwood Fire Department were honored to be a part of the 200 Club Awards Dinner where Beachwood Fire­ fighter Alfonso "Al" Weaver re­ ceived the Meritori­ ous Service Award.

FF Weaver was recognized for his 42 years of continu­ ous active service with our department. During his tenure with us, FF Weaver has served in numerous positions, in­ cluding Trustee and President. As an active member, FF Weaver is consistently one of our top re­ sponders, answering the most calls. One of those calls that stands out was on December 21, 1982, when FF Weaver and two other firefighters successfully rescued an unconscious 17-yearold boy from a residential struc­ ture fire.

FF Weaver has also served as an officer in both the Beachwood Exempt Firefighter's Association and the Beachwood Firefighter's Relief Association. In 2017, FF Weaver was recipient of the Fire Department's Chief Award.

Today, FF Weaver serves as Cap­ tain of the Fire Police, Trustee and Chairman of the Bylaws Committee.

Congratulations FF Weaver!

Thank you to the 200 Club for your support of emergency per­ sonnel.

- BEACHWOOD FIRE DEPT.

BEACHW OOD FIRE DEPT.

200 CLUB OF OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

2023 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD A lf o n s o W e a v e r

Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department Whereas, 1he 200 Club of Ocean County is dedicated to the promotion of law, order a d and the furtherance of the same by our Police, Fire, and First Aid Squad Members, and” * Whereas. ’Ihe Annual 200 Club Awards are presented to those members o f our Police ft Aid organizations who exemplify these high ideals and who further demonstrate this hv d L U * ' ' rM and beyond that which is required of them; and * 4 al>avc Whereas. Alfonso Weaver of the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department is so honored- and Whereas, Alfonso Weaver has a long and distinguished career and record of achievement of servi with the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Departm ent for over 42 years. He has continuously served the ^ Department since August 1980. During his tenure, he has served in numerous positions includin Firefighter, Trustee, and Company President. As an active firefighter, Al is consistently one of the* Department's top responders answering the most calls. One call that stands out occurred on December 21.1982, when Al and two other firefighters successfully rescued an unconscious 17-year old bo f * „ residential fire. He has also served as an officer in both the Beachwood Exempt Firemens Association and Beachwood Firefighters Relief Association. He is a life m em ber in the NJ State Firemen's Assocu tion as well. In 2017, Al was the recipient o f the Beachwood Fire Department's Annual Chief 's Award Today, Mr. Weaver serves as the Captain of the Fire Police, Trustee and Chairman of the Fire Depart ment’s Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

Now therefore be it resolved, that Alfonso Weaver has during his entire career at the Beachwood Volun tcer Fire Department been dedicated to the needs o f all the people in Ocean County. NJ. His leadership and direction will be an example for those who follow for years to come. He is a credit to the Beach wood Volunteer Fire Department, himself, and the com m unity he serves, and the 200 Club extends us best wishes to him for his continued success and happiness.

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On September 7th, the FDNY added the names of 43 members to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall. These noble mem­ bers succumbed to illnesses related to rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center. The inscription on the Wall, which hangs in the lobby at FDNY Headquarters reads, “Dedicated to the memory of those who bravely served this Department protecting life and property in the City of New York in the rescue and recovery effort at Manhattan BOX 5-5-8087 World Trade Center.”

Families of the fallen heroes attended the event as Fire Commis­ sioner Laura Kavanagh renewed a pledge to never forget their loved ones, and their sacrifices. “In the Fire Department, we live steeped in tradition. This event reminds us of the promise we made to all of you, of the never-ending dedication we have made to the memory of your loved ones. Because even though we know these events are symbols of our support, at their core, they are based in love and respect.”

“We host this ceremony each year, with sorrow. But we do it be­ cause it shows the families that even though their loved ones are gone, they are never forgotten,” said Chief of Department John Hodgens. “They are always in our thoughts, and they are always a part of the FDNY family.”

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Basement Fire Damages Home on North Drive in Rochelle Park ROCHELLE PARK, NJ RPFD, along with mutual aid com­ panies, battled a blaze in a private dwelling on August 22nd. The fire was reported at 36 North Drive at about 8:30 A.M. Smoke was visible from the one-and-a-half-story frame dwelling on arrival of Rochelle Park and Maywood units. A working fire signal was transmitted, bringing additional units to the scene.

The seat of the fire was reported in the basement and black smoke vented as members made a push.

Hackensack Ladder 1 vented the roof. A water supply issue and a bum-through of a part of the firstfloor prompted all firefighters to be withdrawn. Once a reliable water supply was established, an interior attack was once again commenced and soon had the fire knocked down.

EMS reported three non-lifethreatening civilian injuries. One male resident was arrested for ob­ structing operations and resisting arrest. Maywood, Hackensack, Paramus, and Saddle Brook units assisted at the scene while others covered the empty firehouse.

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