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In this issue... Belleville House Fire A basement fire extends to the first and second floors before being extinguished. See story on page 12
Looking Back Action from 1980, 1981 and 1991 from Egg Harbor Twp, West AC and Mamora. See story on page 15
A Parade for Bella First responders and neighbors put together a huge parade for a terminally ill young girl. See story on page 20
Up Close and Personal A closer look at first responders from around the state. See story on pages 24-25
Rescues at Trenton 3-Alarmer D Platoon rescues two off a porch roof — their second major blaze in as many shifts. See story on page 28
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
As We Enter 2022 … As Fire News welcomes everyone to 2022, I would be remiss if I didn’t pause to look back to December 2021 and offer condolences to the Malveaux family and to the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Recently, FDNY Firefighter Vincent Malveaux was in training and began to feel ill and lost consciousness during his daily training at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island. ‘Pablo,’ as Malveaux was affectionately known to his classmates, was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he died. As a firefighter, I know the sadness of losing a brother or sister firefighter. Fire News will bring you coverage of the Line of Duty funeral to honor Firefighter Vincent Malveaux in a future edition of our paper. As we enter 2022, I would like to congratulate all firefighters and officers as you take on your new positions of being a firefighter and a new officer. To all firefighters, especially those firefighters who have some time under their belts, take the time to share your knowledge with your newer members and take the time to offer learning experiences that will
help your company officers lead you through the year. New officers should confer with past officers so you don’t repeat the same mistakes that they may have made. As a new leader, never embarrass a member who may seem weak in certain skills. You will soon learn that as a new officer, you now take on the role of being a teacher. Firefighters must practice what they have learned to become proficient in the skills that save lives, including your own. Officers need to make sure every member knows how to use the tools of your trade - firefighting! Anyone with experience will tell you that going on calls is the easy part of our job. Making sure you and your colleagues know what they are doing is the hard part. Hopefully everyone realizes the importance of drills, training, and truck maintenance. Yes, I said truck maintenance! Saws must start; air packs must work as expected and simple things like making sure the fuel tanks are full is important. When you leave the firehouse after a call, stop, and look around and give thought to anything that requires attention. If you see something is wrong, don’t wait until the next day to make changes. As an officer, you must set the example and keep the bar raised high, so that your troops are ready for action.
On New Year’s Eve, hug your loved ones, say a prayer for world peace and dust off your training manuals so that you can be the best at what you love to do. Also, remember Firefighter Vincent Malveaux and offer prayers of comfort to his family. In my family, we have a tradition; at the stroke of midnight, we hug one another and start the new year with three foods: herring, lentil soup and rye bread. Yes, I know, to some this sounds horrible. But the symbolism is meaningful. I wish everyone good luck, good health, and prosperity in 2022. Happy New Year and good luck to all as you enter 2022! - Dennis
Car Fire at the DMV The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to the parking lot on Black Horse Pike in the rear of the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles for a report of a vehicle fire on September 14, 2021. Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge arrived, established command, and found a fire in the engine compartment of an SUV. Command had the crew of the first-due Cardiff engine stretch a preconnect and begin knocking down the fire. Upon their arrival Bargaintown firefighters assisted in overhaul. Also responding were EHT EMS and EHT Police. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Pennsauken Commercial 4-Alarmer with Collapses
On the evening of October 26, 2021, the Pennsauken Fire Department was dispatched to South Route 130 for a building fire on the U.S. Auto Auction property. The business was closed for the night as were three other automotive businesses housed in the block-long structure. Pennsauken Chief Joe Palumbo arrived to find fire through the roof in the north section of the building and placed all companies in-service with their heaviest water lines and struck the second alarm. The blaze was driven by a strong nor’easter that blew in off the ocean on Tuesday. High winds fanned the flames which dropped embers throughout adjacent neighborhoods. Chief Palumbo had to assign several companies to patrol residential neighborhoods for ember patrol. Within several minutes after the companies arrived the fire had overtaken most of the building causing the roof to collapse. There were numerous vehicles stored in the auto auction along with tires, gasoline tanks, and similar fuels. It
took all night for firefighters to extinguish the large body of fire which was buried under roofing material that that had collapsed inward. Many exterior walls then collapsed making it harder for the members to fight the blaze. Third and fourth alarms were struck bringing over a dozen area fire companies from Camden and Burlington counties to the fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation and there were no injuries reported to firefighters or civilians. - Fire News photos by John Axford and Ted Aurig
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Clifton Truck Rollover On the morning of October 24, 2021, the Clifton Fire Department responded to the off ramp of Route 3 west to Allwood Road for a vehicle rollover. While en route, companies were advised that the vehicle was a large truck on its side. Engine 6 was first to arrive to a large production company truck on its side with the driver selfextricated. Engine 5 continued in to assist with a moderate clean up and EMS-1 transported the single occupant to St Joseph’s Paterson. The exit ramp remained closed for the majority of the day as crews worked to remove the truck from the roadway. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Truck Fire and Spill in Flanders
On November 28, 2021, Flanders Fire was called to a business on Goldmine Road for a report of a truck on fire. Car 90 arrived and confirmed a working truck fire and requested Budd Lake for assistance. Rescue 97 arrived and stretched a line on the fire as Engine 59 arrived and gave 97 a feed line. The fire was knocked down quickly but a large
diesel fuel spill hampered the operation. Engine 53 contained the spill until Morris County HazMat arrived. The truck was a septic truck but there was no septic leak and no injuries at the scene. The Mount Olive Police and Fire Marshal’s Office were investigating the fire. - Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC
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Belleville House Fire On October 30, 2021, the Belleville Fire Department responded to a residence on Dewitt Avenue for a fire. Car 2 arrived to a 2-1/2 story home with smoke and fire showing from the basement level. A Bloomfield engine and Nutley truck were requested to the scene. Multiple lines were stretched into the home as the fire extended to both the first and second floors. Horizontal ventilation was conducted as crews knocked down multiple pockets of fire. Extensive overhaul was needed and an additional engine and truck from Newark and North Arlington responded. The fire was knocked down in nearly 30 minutes and the incident was placed under control in an hour after arrival. An East Orange engine covered. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Junkyard Fire The volunteer fire companies from the City of Port Republic and Galloway Township responded to Groff’s Junkyard on Clarks Landing Road on August 1, 2021, for a report of fuel tanks on fire. Germania Chief Dave Simpkins arrived and advised dispatch to have Port Republic “Bring everything they have.” The fire involved a large area of metal and scrap that was well involved and producing a plume that was visible for miles. Mutual aid was requested for water tender task forces as well as fire companies from Atlantic and Burlington counties. Germania and Port Republic engines laid in with LDH from Clarks Landing Road while three portable ponds were set up for Port Republic and Bayview engines to draft from. The LDH also supplied a ladder from Pomona that used their elevated master stream on the fire and a ARFF from the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department who applied foam to the fire. To fill water tenders, draft sites were established at several lakes in Port Republic that supplied water to the portable ponds for several hours. Firefighters poured water on the piles that were burning while machinery provided by the owner separated the debris, bringing the fire under control at approximately 1800. The cause of the fire was investigated by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Looking Back Egg Harbor Township - 1981
P&J Diesel fire on Doughty Road in Egg Harbor Township on a very cold January in 1981. - Whitey Swartz photo from the Dennis C. Sharpe collection.
West Atlantic City -1991
The Sea Breeze Hotel fire in West Atlantic City on March 26, 1991 - Fire News photo by Dennis C Sharpe
Mamora - 1980 Ribbon cutting and apparatus dedication of the Mamora Fire Station on May 19, 1980. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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2-Alarmer in Somers Point The City of Somers Point Fire Department responded to Somers Point Road on November 6, 2021, at 0015, for a structure fire. The fire involved a unit of a multi-family wood frame townhouse complex. While responding, Somers Point Chief Jim Somers was advised by dispatch of possible persons trapped. Chief Somers arrived and established command and reported heavy smoke and fire showing. Command called dispatch to have Scullville respond along with Linwood for a FAST and requested a second alarm. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack as fire was showing out the back up to the second floor. Command requested a response from Atlantic City Electric Company, South Jersey Gas Company as well as the Somers Point Ladies Auxiliary. Linwood firefighters were used to check for extension on the B side. Command requested Bargaintown to cover Linwood (while covering they responded to one request for service), and Marmora covered Somers Point Station 2. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Harrington Park Blaze
On November 7, 2021, the Harrington Park Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Bogerts Mill Road. The first officer arrived to smoke coming out of the two-story, single-family dwelling. Command requested a second alarm. An attic fire was quickly extinguished. Mutual aid came from Northvale, Norwood, Closter, Old Tappan, Rivervale, Emerson and Demarest. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Kitchen Fire in Clifton
On October 20,2021, the Clifton Fire Department responded to a multi-family residence on Claverack Road for a fire. Engine 6 arrived to light smoke showing from the front door and stretched a line to the interior and found an active kitchen fire. Ladder 3’s crew laddered the home while Engine 2 established a water supply. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control within a half hour. No injuries were reported and the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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1-Car MVA vs. Pole in Oceanville On November 1, 2021, the Oceanville Fire Department was dispatched to New York Avenue for a single-vehicle MVA versus a pole. On arrival, command was established by Chief Mooney. The driver was the only one involved and was evaluated by Galloway Township EMS. Chief Mooney held the assignment to Oceanville units only. Units stood by until the scene could be turned over to the electric company. - Fire News photos by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran
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A Parade for Bella
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On November 7, 2021, a large parade full of fire trucks, police cars, ambulances and many local residents took place in West Caldwell for Bella. Bella is a seven-year old West Caldwell resident who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in March 2021 and has been through extensive treatment since. Unfortunately, recently the leukemic cells have spread to Bella’s brain and there is nothing more that doctors can do. Bella loves firefighters and police officers so a huge turnout from across Essex County rallied together all for Bella in a lights-and-sirens parade to brighten her’s and her family’s spirts! A few days after the parade was held, unfortunately, Bella passed away. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Restaurant Vent Fire Stopped
On October 18, 2021, the West Orange Fire Department responded to the TGI Fridays on Prospect Avenue for a fire alarm activation. Crews arrived to nothing showing but, upon investigation, a grease fire was found in the kitchen in the exhaust hood system. Heavy fire started to run the cockloft while Ladder 1 headed to the roof to conduct ventilation. An Orange engine responded to the scene as RIT while Montclair, Maplewood and South Orange covered the city. The fire was knocked down and placed under control within 20 minutes. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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River Edge Live Burn Training
Recently, River Edge Fire Department Company 1 and Company 2 participated in a live burn drill at the Bergenfield Fire Department Training Center. The chief officers thanked all the members from the companies that came out and participated in the drill. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Confined Space Training in Asbury Park
On November 9, 2021, the Asbury Park Fire Department conducted their annual confined space training evolution at the TRWRA pump station in Monmouth Beach. Members from Station 83’s Special Operations Team set up multiple rescue scenarios utilizing their Aztec system to lower members. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Up Close & Personal
Members of the Weymouth Volunteer Fire Company following the Fall 2020 graduation of Firefighter 1 on September 20, 2021. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Members of River Edge Engine 2 repacking. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Malaga Chief Anthony Baldasero with Malaga’s new heavy rescue. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Germania firefighters Ganiel and Emmel with Germania’s brush truck at the Atlantic County 4H Fair on August 7, 2021. They responded to one call for service while on assignment. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Patsy Bowers and Diane Cheatem of the Sweetwater Fire Company in Atlantic County at Absecon’s parade on October 23, 2021. Diane is one of the original women in the fire service, “The Sweetwater Six.” - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Closter Chief Mark Lupardi speaks at the 9/11 memorial service in Closter. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Up Close & Personal
Chief TJ Culleny with his son and wife at the Atlantic County Fire School graduation on September 20, 2021. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Harrington Park firefighter Christopher Barron, who is also the Chief of Norwood EMS, repacking hose after a recent structure fire in Harrington Park. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
New Milford Tower 31 Captain Gerald Smithson, Jr. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Richard Hudson of the City of Absecon EMS recalls his service during 9/11 at Absecon’s 20th Anniversary memorial service. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Parker Cromley stopped by the Franklinville fire station on Halloween to do some trick and treating but looks like he’s waiting for a call. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
The EMS crew that helped rehab all the firefighters at the Atlantic County Utilities fire in Egg Harbor Township on August 7, 2021. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Don’t Cry for Me Argentina
The Blackwood Fire Department said goodbye to their 1995 engine as it is bound for Argentina. Representatives from Engine911 Fund, an organization that purchases apparatus and finds homes for them in needy countries, pose with the title and members of the fire company. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Trenton Firefighters Make Rescues at Three-Alarm Fire
Two people were rescued from a burning rowhouse during a blaze in Trenton that called the entire on-duty staff of the department to the scene, along with mutual aid, on October 17, 2021, at 2138. Battalion Chief Ross Dale and Engines 10, 6 and 1, Ladder 4 and Rescue 1 were dispatched following reports that a boarded-up, three-story dwelling on Carroll Street was on fire, with two people trapped on the front porch roof. First-due companies arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing and an all hands was transmitted. The two civilians on the roof, suffering from smoke inhalation, were brought down by ladder and passed to Trenton EMS. Meanwhile, entry was forced to the structure and hoselines stretched to the interior. Firefighters were initially able to quickly knock down the bulk of the visible fire, but the blaze continued to smolder in the walls and extend via voids to all three floors and the roof. With first-alarm companies exhausted, significant opening up still needed, and smoke starting to intensify, the second alarm was struck just before 2220, sending Engine 9 and Ladder 2 to the scene. By 2300, with still more manpower needed for overhaul, the last remaining Trenton companies and two mutual aid cover companies (Hopewell and Ewing) were either on scene or en route. Mutual aid cascade units from Hamilton and East Windsor also responded. The fire was finally declared under control at 2349. One firefighter was transported for exhaustion. This was the second major fire in as many shifts for members of the TFD’s D Platoon -— on October 13, 2021, they fought a three-alarm blaze that destroyed a large three-story commercial building on South Broad Street. - Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
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Car Fire on the Hackensack Bridge
On the afternoon of September 13, 2021, Hackensack Fire Dept E- westbound at the foot of the Hackensack River Bridge. The fire was 1, R-1 and DC-2 with assistance from Ridgefield Park Fire quickly extinguished with no injuries, however the car was a total Department extinguished a fully involved car fire on Interstate 80 loss. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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FLEET COMPLETE ASSET TRACKERS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS LTE-M FOR FIRSTNET A complete range of the latest low-power asset tracking solutions - AT1s now certified for use on FirstNet and available to First Responders and the extended public safety community. AT1s are LTE-M devices and fit any level of organizational requirements. Fleet Complete is launching a comprehensive suite of long-term evolution (LTE) asset trackers for use on FirstNet® - AT1 Wired and AT1 Solar. These small devices fit on any equipment and have built-in sensors for ambient temperature, humidity, light, impact, and motion. FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. It is built with AT&T in a publicprivate partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) - an independent agency within the federal government. It’s designed with and for public safety. The new solar and wired asset trackers are among the first to be officially recognized as LTE-M for FirstNet. This fully integrated solution is specifically designed for public safety organizations - first responders and those that support them - to provide critical connectivity and insights into assets in the field. With advanced analytics and GPS tracking, Fleet Complete for FirstNet helps improve dispatch efficiency, response times, and safety. Before being certified and approved for use on FirstNet, devices are subject to hundreds of tests that cover a number of aspects, from security and durability to network impacts. This helps make sure that they can meet the needs of first responders. These are the smallest, low-cost solutions that are suited for emergency response and public safety. This also includes use cases for transportation, healthcare, and utilities. The devices can be outfitted on powered and nonpowered equipment, such as medical equipment, generators, trailers, chassis, containers, among other mission-critical tools. With built-in sensors that monitor location, temperature parameters, light, and impact, AT1 Wired and AT1 Solar provide capabilities that ensure assets are always where they need
to be, as well as reports and analytics on environmental conditions of sensitive equipment with proof of action around their safety requirements. “This really brings everything together for public safety agencies - and those who support them,” says Brent Dutka, Vice President of Business Development at Fleet Complete. “Depending on the operational requirements, public safety agencies now have a variety of tracking options that operate on FirstNet. This helps ensure that your assets are accounted for and where they need to be when emergency strikes. You have collective visibility over your resources on one screen, and you can combine it with fleet tracking on the same platform, without switching systems.” “We’re excited about the growth of LTE-M for FirstNet and to collaborate with Fleet Complete to offer their LTE-M for FirstNet Asset Tracker,” said William Stovall, vice president, Mobility and IoT, AT&T. “This gives first responders and the extended public safety community that supports them visibility into critical assets such as generators, trailers, and essential equipment to help them be more efficient and stay safe during everyday operations and emergency response.” Fleet Complete is among the first to provide a suite of fleet and asset telematics devices that support use on FirstNet. The asset-tracking devices included are: • AT1 Wired that comes with 9 feet of cable and connects directly to equipment’s power source. It is able to recharge whenever the power is on at 100mA charge rate and includes 1500 pings on a full battery charge. • AT1 Solar that provides an option of recharging the tracker’s battery whenever it’s exposed to direct sunlight and includes 1500 pings on a full battery charge.
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DAVID RUSSELL APPOINTED FEMSA PRESIDENT David Russell, Owner and President of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., has been elected as President of the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association (FEMSA) from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., has been a member of FEMSA since 2012, with Russell as the company representative since inception. “I’m honored to have been elected as President by my fellow committee members. Since being elected to the Board in 2017, I have held positions as Board Member, Treasurer and most recently Vice President. During this time, I have seen previous Presidents create crucial progress for the benefit of the industry. I am hum-
bled to continue this important work and look forward to my term,” said Russell. Russell is the first industry dealer to be elected President in over 20 years. His duties will be to oversee daily operations of the organization while developing and implementing the strategic vision and planning of the organization with the assistance of the other officers and board members. FEMSA is the leading trade association for the fire and emergency services industry, representing over 140 companies that provide products and services for fire and EMS professionals all over the world. If you would like more information, please contact Ashley Ross at aross@f-ss.com.
LONG ISLAND METRO FIRE/EMS EXPO COMING TO LONG ISLAND IN FEBRUARY The Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum & Education Center and the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) have joined together to deliver a new emergency services exposition and educational event on Long Island. The Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo will be held from February 11-13, 2022, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The comprehensive event will feature exhibits of new apparatus, tools, equipment, products, technologies, and services, as well as 15 one-hour educational seminars for emergency services personnel. Lecturers will include Chief Thomas Richardson, Deputy Assistant Chief John Norman, Battalion Chief John Salka, Captain Michael Dugan, and Captain Mark Gregory of the FDNY, Saratoga County EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy, and many more! EMS CEU seminars will also be available for certified EMS providers. Expo hours will be Friday, February 11 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Seminars for first responders of all ranks will also be held Friday through Sunday. Attendee registration is $20 per person, per day and includes entry
to both the expo and seminars. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or can be purchased at the door. Parking is free! This event will benefit the museum and the association, supporting their shared mission to serve the fire and emergency medical services personnel of Long Island and New York state. “The State Chiefs leadership is looking forward to bringing this new educational opportunity to Long Island, and we’re thrilled to be working with the volunteers at the Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum on this event that will benefit all of New York’s fire and EMS responders,” said NYSAFC President Robert Kloepfer, Jr. To learn more and register, visit the NYSAFC website at www.nysfirechiefs.com. Questions can be emailed to liexpo@nysfirechiefs.com.
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Bloomfield Golf Outing On September 22, 2021, the Bloomfield FMB 19 hosted their annual golf outing at Crystal Springs Golf Club in Hamburg. There was a great turnout as many foursomes played the 18-hole course with a $10,000 long distance hole-in-one prize, which the closest golfer landed seven-feet from. After the outing, a buffet dinner was had while many raffle prizes and a 50/50 prize were given out. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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5 Extricated in Farmington MVA The volunteer Fire Companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded to Route 322 and Fire Road on August 15, 2021, for an MVA with entrapment. Cardiff firefighters arrived first, as they were returning from an assignment in Somers Point, with Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge establishing command. Assessing the situation, command had a passenger van on its side with five persons trapped, one being a toddler. Command then requested assistance from Scullville, which was also on the road returning from Somers Point. The job wound up being an all-hands operation with the number of people trapped and the degree of difficulty in the extrication. Firefighters worked together and extricated all of the trapped persons who were transported to area trauma centers by EHT EMS along with several area EMS Squads responding on mutual aid. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Apparatus With 3 Lives Ramsey Gets a Rebuilt Rescue Rescue 1 was originally built and served with the Teaneck Fire Department. It was sold in 2020 to the Ramsey Fire Department Rescue Squad. Shortly after taking delivery of the rescue, it was sent back to E One in Ocala, Florida where the unit was completely rebuilt (above). It now functions as Ramsey Rescue 8. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton This 1988 Ford/Swab Rescue was originally built and served the Hoffman-Laroche Corporation as the Emergency Response Unit for their Patterson and Nutley facilities until they were disbanded. Then the unit was acquired by the West Paterson Fire Department that covers the community of Woodland Park. All of the original warning lights were updated and converted to LEDs and it has served for some time as Special Support 2. The unit was acquired recently by the Antique Fire Apparatus Association of New Jersey and will be used as a canteen unit serving the counties of Morris, Sussex, Warren and other areas. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Looks Like Christmas! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas especially when the Cologne Fire Company in Atlantic County had their annual Christmas craft show. This doesn’t even include the outdoor vendors! - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe