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CEO & Publisher Daniel Del Valle John Welsh Editor Hawthorne Chief Joseph Speranza
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assistant Editor Hawthorne Captain Joseph Longo Design Editor Dari Izhaky Copy Editor Nicole C. Richardson WRITERS Aric Longo Captain Joseph Longo Mike Simone Frank Melillo, Firefighter Joseph Speranza photographers Chris Tompkins Chaplain Ken Van Der Wall Bill Tompkins Damien Danis Captain Pat Buttino WEBSITE / SUBSCRIPTIONS www.jerseyfirefightersnow.com EMAIL / submit articles jerseyfirefighters@gmail.com ADVERTISING John Welsh 201-881-5100 OFFICE 279 Belmont Avenue Haledon, NJ 07508 973-653-3446
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nutrition Water, Protein and Fiber How Important, How Vital, How Beneficial
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captain’s Corner Overhaul A Heavy Responsibilty
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memorial Rededication of the Firefighter’s Memorial in Pompton Lakes
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Feature story Saved
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on the hot seat Ex-Chief Dransfield, the Oldest Active Firefighter in the United States and Still Serving the Little Falls Fire Department
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27 Bergen County on the scene Elmwood Park Motel Fire Fair Lawn House Fire Cresskill House Fire
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Hudson County on the scene Union City 5-Alarm Fire
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Passaic County on the scene Paterson Fires
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editor’s POINt of VIEW
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he theme of tradition, which has been written about before, continues to be a matter for towns, boroughs and even city managers and administrators as they look at the fire service in such a negative light. Some of which, unfortunately, we cause ourselves with incidents that range from ethical issues to a downright lack of sensibility. The day may be coming where firefighters fall in the vast pit of the American antisocial and apathetic behavior attitudes.
This behavior becomes a trap that is sending many good members to leave the fire service in surrender. Many elders will feel they can no longer fight the fight to keeping a strong tradition in the service. Much of their knowledge, training, and most importantly their dedication have rapidly started to slip away as these elders feel the strain of a new era in the fire service. One of which is that every time a new candidate enters the field, many will think they know more and pry any opportunity to replace tradition that our elders placed before them. So the members of yesteryear, the ones that have given so much, begin to realize that they are now the minority leading many newbies to perceiving their views as old-fashioned and senseless. This appears to be the direction our fire service may be heading, to a place many of us will never embrace or understand. I came aboard to a dedicated, demanding and steadfast department in the early years of my career. I have also watched the change in attitude from younger members—even from many multi-year members and finally from the elders. As the wave of change promotes a self satisfaction only attitude, I as well become disheartened by the ignorance of many of our members young and old. The fire service is becoming trapped by the problematic social media world where “it’s what I have and you don’t” festers itself. As we all know in the fire service, this will be a dangerous provision for the fire service relies on tremendous teamwork. The fire service may endure this change, but I often wonder as to how and at whose expense before we realize that most of us joined the fire service for a reason much more important than the “what’s in for me” concept. I beg many of our current administrators, chief officers, officers and elders to please dig in, and revamp the mentality that made us better before we all fall victim to the cynical culture being bred out there. Bridge a way in your department to develop and gain the understanding of our newer members by educating them about our elders’ morals and ethics. Start them in a juniors program or build one—one that works and teaches the foundations of tradition and fire education. Find a way internally to build a fire service employee that genuinely cares about his residents and loves doing it. Rekindle the passion of our fire service for the true meaning of being a firefighter is to provide to others unmatched care like others can’t provide. Most importantly, remember this all starts with you! We would love to know what you think about this topic as it serves as a painful lesson in life while we make every attempt to rebuild our tradition of giving to each another!
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nutrition
Water, Protein and Fiber
How Important, How Vital, How Beneficial By Aric Longo, Health and Fitness Trainer of H.U.R.T Personal Training Studio
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oday’s lifestyles have dramatically changed. The so-called “family life” is not what it was 50 plus years ago. The family life is fading away. Households now have to hold more than one income. Both parents must work to help pay bills to make it. There are less career moms staying at home to lead their families in the right direction. This means more fast foods and less nutritional home cooked meals. It is easier and faster to pick up Wendy’s, bring it home and put it on the table rather than start cooking from scratch. I know, I am guilty of the same; but remember, you are what you eat.
in a hot climate.
The Importance of Water
Consuming an adequate amount of water will benefit the body in the following ways: •E ndocrine gland function improves •F luid retention is alleviated •L iver functions improve, therefore increasing the percentage of fat used for energy purposes •N atural thirst returns •A ppetite decreases significantly •M etabolic functions improve
Just like in fire school, you have to always go back to your basics. So here are three basic nutritional principles: water, protein and fiber. Let this be a simple reminder on what these three basic elements can do to help your body improve and feel better. It’s up to you to do your part. I want to pass on to our readers three important pieces of information for review. Remember, as we push into the summer months, hydration is a critical part to the everyday operation of firefighting.
Water
How Much Water is Enough? On an average, an individual should drink approximately 96 ounces (three quarts) of water per day. Individuals participating in a fat loss program should drink an additional eight ounces of water for every 25 pounds over their ideal athletic weight. Water intake should also be increased if the individual is exercising briskly or residing 8
In conclusion, it is important to reemphasize that adequate water consumption is essential for the conversion of fat to energy. Additionally, the alleviation of water retention is possible through an increase in water intake. An adequate supply of water also helps to rid the body of metabolic toxins and waste, therefore improving energy levels, increasing metabolic efficiency and maintaining normal bowel function.
adversely affect circulatory functions and decrease your performance level. However, if you follow a fairly regular daily pattern of exercise and water and food consumption, your average body weight will provide a very good index of your state of hydration. Realizing this, the organizers of certain ultra-distance running events make it mandatory for competitors to weigh themselves at stations along the course and require each runner to consume enough fluid to regain a predetermined body weight before being allowed to continue. A good way to keep track of how much you need to drink is to first determine your average daily weight (e.g., weigh yourself upon waking). Use this number as the standard for your euhydrated (i.e., normal) state. Don’t begin a practice session or endurance competition until you are at, or slightly above, your standard weight. Drink enough water, juice, or sports drinks as you go along in order to maintain your starting weight.
Protein
Next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in the body. Protein is
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nutrition (Continued from page 8) exceptionally important to the maintenance of good health. Additionally, it is vital to the growth and development of all body tissues. It is the major source of building materials for muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and internal organs (e.g., heart, brain, etc.). Protein is needed for the formation of hormones, which control a variety of body functions such as growth, sexual development and metabolic rate. It also acts to prevent blood and tissues from becoming either too acidic or too alkaline. Protein helps to regulate the body’s water balance. Enzymes and antibodies are also formed from protein. Enzymes are substances necessary for basic life functions. Antibodies help to fight foreign substances in the body. Protein also plays an important role in the formation of milk during lactation and in the process of blood clotting. As well as being the major source of building materials for the body, protein may be used as a source of heat and energy. Each gram of protein provides four calories. Calories are the way in which we measure energy. This energy function, however, is spared when sufficient fats and carbohydrates are present in the diet. Excess protein that is not used for building tissue or energy can be converted by the liver and stored as fat in the body. During digestion the large molecules of proteins are decomposed into simpler units called “amino acids.” Amino acids are necessary for the synthesis of body proteins and many other tissue components. Amino acid units construct proteins and are the end products of protein digestion. The human body requires approximately 22 amino acids in a specific pattern to synthesize protein. All but eight of these amino acids can be produced in the adult body. The eight that cannot be produced are called “essential amino acids” and must be supplied in the diet. In order for the body to properly synthesize protein, all the essential amino acids must be present simultaneously and in the proper proportions. If just one essential amino acid is missing, even temporarily, protein synthesis will slow considerably or stop altogether. As a result all amino acids will 10
be reduced in proportion to the amino acid that is low or missing. Foods containing protein may or may not contain all the essential amino acids. When a food contains all the essential amino acids it is termed a “complete protein.” Foods which lack, or are extremely low in any one of the essential amino acids, are called “incomplete proteins.” Most meats and dairy products are complete-protein foods, while most vegetables and fruits are incomplete-protein foods. To obtain a complete-protein meal from incompleteproteins, one must combine foods carefully. This may be accomplished through a combination of the incomplete proteins with sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids.
Fiber
The digestion of fiber yields products similar to fats, which are absorbed to provide small amounts of energy. The remaining undigested fiber enters the large intestine and ferments, resulting in gas. In order to help minimize excess gas, gradually increase the amount of fiber you eat. Chewing foods thoroughly helps to break up the large pieces of food which may ferment in the intestine. Sampling a variety of fiber-rich foods will help you discover a combination that satisfies you.
Benefits of Fiber
•P rovides bulk in the diet, thus increasing the satiety value of foods. Some fibers also delay the emptying of the stomach, further increasing satiety. •P revents constipation and establishes regular bowel movements. •M aintains good intestinal motility. •A ids in the prevention ofbacterial infections of the appendix (appendicitis). •H elps to lower th€ risk of colon cancer.
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• Helps to retain the health and tone of the digestive tract muscles, therefore preventing diverticulosis. Diverticulosis causes the intestinal walls to become weak, then swell and distend. • May reduce the risks of heart and artery disease by lowering blood cholesterol. Certain soluble fibers bind with cholesterol compounds and are excreted from the body in the feces, thereby lowering the body’s cholesterol content. Additionally, the substances produced by the bacterial digestion of soluble fiber may help to inhibit the production of cholesterol and eliminate cholesterol from the blood. Eating high fiber foods also reduces cravings for foods high in fat and sugar and therefore indirectly lowers cholesterol levels. • Regulates the body’s absorption of glucose (diabetics included), perhaps because fiber is believed to be capable of controlling the rate of digestion and assimilation of carbohydrates. High fiber meals have been shown to exert regulatory effects on blood glucose levels for up to five hours after eating. + 25 grams of dietary fiber should be consumed daily. • Fruits, whole grains and vegetables are all great sources of fiber.
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Overhaul A Heavy Responsibility By Capt. Joseph Longo
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s an engine company officer, part of my job is to assign overhaul to my underofficers or firefighters. This is an important task that must follow procedure. As soon as the fire is under control, overhaul begins. This orderly examination of the building and its contents are looked at and picked apart to ensure that the fire is out. Always be sure there is no suspicion of arson before you do extensive overhaul. Ceilings, walls and floors may have to be opened and investigated to check for evidence of fire. Also, contents may be relocated to help make this procedure run smooth. The officer or firefighter in charge of overhaul carries big responsibilities and must have a well thought-out plan. Always make sure the building is structurally safe and under control to all who enter it from the firefighters to the building owner. The building becomes vulnerable to secondary fire when it has been compromised with ceiling or wall openings. Officers and firefighters must be aware of residual smoke odor or if rekindled fire is starting up. People can lose their lives to secondary fire. The decision to say the fire is out cannot be taken lightly. Precautions must be taken when certain materials are effected. Sparks and embers can stay alive in these materials for days. Proven studies have shown bales 12
of cotton being submerged in water for days at a time then pulled out of water, opened up and bursting into flames. Rubber products have reignited spontaneously hours later. You must check to see if the fire has involved areas not visible to the eye or in concealed spaces. You must explore avenues of potential fire spread. Look for signs i.e. cobwebs still in tacked or if no further openings are necessary. These are “tell-tale signs.� Look to see if fire has effected chaseways, chimneys, piping are soil lines. Check every floor, attic and roof. If questionable conditions arise, obtain advice from your chief officers or city officers as to whether to continue overhauling operations. Axes, pike poles, irons etc. can weaken the structure. Power saws or reciprocal saws should be used for this purpose. Assemble the tools you will need in a staging area: a hose line, forcible entry tools, good lighting, shovels, power saws, salvage covers or barrels with water to soak burned materials or carry debris out of the building. Personal records, books and pictures should not be soaked. You must separate them and store it in a safe place. Do not put debris from ceilings, walls or floors onto salvageable materials or materials that have to be examined by officials. Always avoid unnecessary water damage. If upholstered furniture or
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Firefighter’s Memorial in Pompton Lakes By Mike Simone msimone@optonline.net
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n 1963, the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department erected a small memorial to recognize all Pompton Lakes firefighters that had served and would serve the borough of Pompton Lakes. The memorial was constructed at the intersection of Paterson – Hamburg Turnpike and Center St. The bell on the monument was from the first school in Pompton Lakes and was dated 1901, coincidentally, the same year that the fire department was incorporated. In the early afternoon of May 14, 1974, the fire department was called out to a structural fire in the basement of a small supermarket. The basement was loaded with combustible storage and had a conveyor belt on the stairs that led to the selling floor. The structure did not have a sprinkler or fire alarm system. One of the first firefighters to arrive on the scene was Raymond Cahill, who worked for the Pompton Lakes Board of Education. Firefighter Cahill and other firefighters entered the structure to attempt to find the seat of the fire. He became trapped in the basement amid the rubble, and despite several attempts by his brother firefighters to help him, Firefighter Cahill died when his self-contained breathing apparatus ran out of air. He was just 49 years old and left two children, nine and 14 years of age. This was the first (and only) LODD in Pompton Lakes. Several nearby towns, including
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Oakland, Riverdale, Wayne and Wanaque responded to the scene to help with the stubborn blaze. One year later, in 1975, the area around the monument was named Cahill Square in his honor. During the dedication, the story of his bravery was recounted and remembered, and as his brothers reminisced, there were many thoughts of the children. Every effort was made to help the children, who now lived with an aunt since Ray was a single parent. Over the years, the monument continued to slowly deteriorate, and the department wanted to construct a new memorial that would be dedicated to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Firefighter Cahill’s LODD. The new memorial was planned around three distinct focus points. The centerpiece is a black granite memorial stone in the shape of a Maltese Cross, and with the Pompton Lakes Fire Department shield and motto engraved on the face. The second part of the monument is the bronze bell that was on the original memorial. The bell was sent to a foundry for repair and refinishing, and was reinstalled on a pedestal to the left of the main monument. The third part of the memorial is a bronze casting of bunker gear, including boots, bunker pants, turnout coat and helmet, and is located on a pedestal to the right of the main monument. New lighting and landscaping, as well as a new paver platform, completed the new monument. The department’s motto is “Valor – Fidelity
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– Duty.” The monument’s three components represent our motto: the bell represents “Valor,” which is defined as boldness or determination in facing danger, and the bell was frequently sounded as an alarm for fire; the Maltese Cross monument represents “Fidelity,” which is loyalty to duty and is displayed on the patch we wear; and the turnout gear represents “Duty,” which is the call to serve and perform our function of saving lives and property. This year, and past years, on the anniversary of his death, the department recognizes Firefighter Cahill’s sacrifice by attending a candle service at the Pompton Reformed Church cemetery in Pompton Lakes where he was laid to rest. The dedication was attended by Firefighter Cahill’s son and daughter, many townspeople, and by nearly all of the members of the Pompton Lakes Fire Department and our Ladies Auxiliary. We have received donations from the borough, other fire departments, individuals and businesses, as well as our Ladies Auxiliary. We held one fundraiser to help defray the costs, and we intend to hold another later this year. Anyone who wishes to donate to the memorial reconstruction can send a check to the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 74, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, designated Memorial Fund. A short video of the dedication can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRk49s_sw0
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Waiting for the arrival of three major pieces to the memorial.
Beginning demolition of a newly constructed monument.
Ruth Cahill Merrill and Raymond E. Cahill, children of FF Ray Cahill, place flowers on monument during dedication.
(L-R) PLFD Asst. Chief Ron Fusaro, Ruth Cahill Merrill, Raymond E. Cahill, PLFD Chief Robert Mendell.
The completed memorial in honor of FF Cahill who was a member of PLFD Company 2, Ladder 52.
The new bell re-installed on a pedestal to the left of the main monument.
Bronze bunker gear stands erect on a pedestal to the right of the main monument.
feature story
Saved! By Frank Melillo Firefighter / EMT (22 years)
April 24th, 2014, started off like any other sunny day, but at 11:42 a.m., the day turned to night. The Beachwood police were dispatched to the area of Pinewald Road and Berkeley Avenue for a reported brush fire.
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he first arriving officer reported heavy fire. During this time the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department was making their way to the station. The Forest Fire Service was also dispatched as per protocol and Section Fire Warden B7 began to respond. The Beachwood police knew right from the start this was not going to be a typical fire scene. The Traffic Safety Unit began to get units in place to secure the roadway and set up a command post.
Department resources.
The first arriving fire chief was Ken Anderson from the Bayville Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Anderson assumed command and was immediately assisted by Ocean County Fire Coordinator Brian Gabriel, Car 11. Car 11 set up his brand new Ford Expedition as the command vehicle. The first arriving engines began to protect the structures that were roughly 200 feet from the fast moving fire.
Car 11, the Ocean County fire coordinator chief, was assisting command at the command post. The coordinator had activated a Zone 1 response, which includes 16 engines and seven tenders. Within the first 15 minutes, a Zone 5 response was activated. Another 14 engines from Zone 2 were requested and all six Ocean County fire coordinators were on location.
At the start of the fire, the Beachwood, Pine Beach, and Bayville Volunteer Fire Companies focused on protecting homes that were threatened by the raging fire. During the time the fire companies went to work, B-7 of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service began to get mobilized. Brian Corvinus, B-7, knew right from the start that he had a serious situation. At the time of the fire, the winds were high and pushing the fire into Berkeley Township. The Bayville (Station 17) and Pinewald (Station 20) Fire Companies quickly became the first line defenders of nearly 50 homes, and the numbers grew by the minute. The companies aggressively went to work and were able to stop the fire at the houses only losing a shed. The fire rapidly became an all-hands assignment. The command post was buzzing and several engines and brush trucks arrived. The fire chiefs and fire coordinators were bringing in several more companies, strike teams and resources in accordance with their Forest Fire Action Plan. Soon the command post, located at the Beachwood soccer field parking lot, was filling up with mobile command vehicles and trailers for this long-term event. The NJ Forest Fire Service set up the field as a landing zone for helicopters. The fire department had a command post and the police department along with the Sheriff ’s
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Among the crews responding were Assistant Chief Bob Sinnott, 2nd Lt. Chris Silva, Will Ihrig, Tom Laffan, Joe Pretto, and Tony Maurillo in Engine 2911 from the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department. When Engine 2911 arrived, they were sent to protect property in Beachwood and quickly sent to Bayville as the fire changed direction.
When the fire department’s resources arrive, they are sent to staging where accountability is done by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office “MAC UNIT.” After accountability is complete, strike teams are made up of resources along with the strike team leader who is a fire captain or higher in rank. The command post will not allow any freelancing of any kind! The strike teams then receive their assignments and the strike team leader is the one in charge of that team while they are in the field. The strike team leader reports to a division group supervisor who gets direct information from the volunteer structural IC. This information is shared information received from the NJFFS warden in charge. The NJ Forest Fire Service did an outstanding job and worked very closely with the structural protection teams. The fire, which was ruled accidental, burned 307 acres of Beachwood and Bayville, New Jersey. Over 100 homes were saved by the outstanding efforts of the NJ Forest Fire Service and strike teams! Additionally, there was another major forest fire later that same day dubbed the Crossroads Fire. While this fire had
Ocean County Chief Coordinator, Brian Gabriel
no homes threatened, it did tax and test both the NJFFS and the volunteers. There were several other brush fires that day, and all were handled adequately. The command post was in place 22 hours and two structural strike teams were kept overnight to protect homes for possible flare-ups.
A Look at Car 11
Ocean County Chief Coordinator Brian Gabriel started his firefighting mission in 1981 as an Island Heights firefighter. Chief Gabriel worked his way up the ranks and served as fire chief from 1992 to 1994. Chief Gabriel recalls being asked to join the Fire Coordinators by his buddy, Car 10, Mike Davenport along with Ray Van Marter. Mike died suddenly in 2003 and left his mark with the Ocean County Emergency Responders. Chief Gabriel said, “Mike was a fireman’s fireman and a great mentor to not only me, but many others in and around the county. The “Car 10” designation was appropriately retired based upon the recommendation of many people and the County Fire Chiefs Association.”
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feature story Chief Gabriel assumed the position not by choice and said he would be perfectly happy today being a deputy coordinator under Chief Davenport. “If I had my way, things would still be the same.” The goal and purpose of the fire coordinators is to assist the local fire chiefs and become a resource to the command post. The Chief explained that the first question we ask to the incident commander is, “What can we do to help, or what additional resources might you need?” The mission of the coordinators is to get manpower, additional resources or something specialized to any large scale incident. The fire coordinators are dispatched by the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office based on predetermined protocol. The Chief explained that the county has six coordinators that cover the entire county. The deputy coordinators are broken up by area: Central Ocean, Southern Ocean, North/East Ocean, West/ North Ocean, and Southern/Central Ocean. Chief Gabriel says that to be a coordinator you will need to have the following: You must have been a fire chief within your zone, have a minimum of 10 years in the fire service and complete Incident Management Training through to I-400. The chiefs within a
“We have a really good system and a great team in place.” particular zone will determine who the zone coordinator shall be and terms are for two years. The chief coordinator position comes from a recommendation from the deputy coordinators, and they must have been a deputy coordinator. A vote happens at a county chiefs’ meeting and that is sent to the emergency management coordinator for Ocean County, who then makes the recommendation to the Division of Fire Safety.
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response was nearly 120 fire departments that came from surrounding counties. Chief Gabriel said, “We have a really good system and a great team in place. Our coordinators maintain excellent working relationships with the chiefs in their zones and the chiefs know that they will see on larger-type incidents a friendly and experienced face there to help them however they need.” Chief Gabriel said he never really thought about becoming the chief coordinator. “It unfortunately just happened nearly 11 years ago. There was no way I could or would ever have the reputation or respect of Mike, but I learned so much from him over my six years as a deputy under his command that those times helped make the transition very smooth to where we are today, but still there was a big void. We shared a lot of fun times together and also shared some tough situations in many larger incidents.” I would not trade our team in Ocean County for anything—not our coordinators, chiefs, our new sheriff who is very proactive with the fire service, our fire marshals, our EMTs, police officers and our dispatchers. Blue Line, Toms River, NJ 08753 732-281-2500 www.bluelinelighting.com
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ormer Chief Vincent Dransfield, the oldest active firefighter in the United States, served the Little Falls Fire Department proudly since June 1939. He continues to maintain the dedication and response activity that would make our best envious. In meeting and interviewing Chief Dransfield, we quickly realized what it meant to be a volunteer firefighter, as he beamed with pride and displayed amazing wit of the fire service and about his own department. He proudly discussed the operations of the Little Falls Fire Department as well as several other departments that they work with. The Chief joined LFFD and immediately thereafter the love of firefighting was in his blood. He mentioned that his passion was being a firefighter and loves doing the job every day. He offered kudos to his good friend, current Chief Jack Sweezy, as the reason he continues to be proud to be a member of the LFFD.
Recently, Ex-Chief Dransfield was recognized on his 100th birthday by Congressman Bill Pascrell and Governor Christie for being the oldest active volunteer firefighter in the U.S.A., providing him letters of recognition.
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In his interview with Jersey Firefighter Now, former Chief Dransfield talks about life as a firefighter and offers his advice to new members of the fire service.
Jersey Firefighters Now: What compelled you to join the volunteer fire department? Chief Dransfield: I was drafted by a neighbor and friend to join the fire service; I joined in June of 1939. For many years, my interest was high as I lived to the rear of Paterson Engine 8. I recalled hearing them hook up the harnesses for their fire hoses and then the sound of them clogging down the street to a call. How was the fire service when you first joined? It was much more than a clubhouse. Dedication was a part of being a firefighter. Most of the members then were married and worked one job. Serving the fire department was their second job. We met every Sunday shortly after attending church and did so weekly. The dedication to the fire service was stronger than now and schooling was much less, with knowledge being gained from the streets. Which fire stands out in your memory? Etched in my memory was the fire in Paterson, a fire I operated as part of the mutual aid assignment prior to becoming a full member. This was the tragic Quackenbush fire on March 12, 1938,
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on Main St., which took the lives of five firefighters. I also recall the Holy Angels fire on Route 23 in 1979, and the Colonial Inn fire, both were in Little Falls and were two of the more difficult fires as department chief and firefighter. What was the fire service training like when you joined? School was not something we had, so you learned from elders and by actually doing the job. This made for a better, smarter firefighter. For me, being street smart was better than a book. As days passed, we developed the North Jersey Fire Academy in Wayne with the help of many other chiefs in the area and began the process of training there. The goal was to train a firefighter the same way for all departments. How about the equipment? The equipment when I joined was shared. You responded to the apparatus and the first seven members had gear on the truck. For the most part, we had a rubber coat, rubber boots and hopefully rubber gloves with a metal helmet. We also had a 1927 Lafrance pumper truck with eight feet of booster hose and 500 feet of a 2½-inch hose. It wasn’t till 1945, after the war, that we were introduced to fog-type and cellar nozzles. Air packs were canister-type, and they were few and far in between. I feel the gear and equipment today is by far safer and more superior than when I first joined. What are your thoughts on female firefighters? It’s a great advantage to today’s fire service. When I joined, it was unheard of and wasn’t until the 80s till they were accepted. Today, they are no different than any other member and serve us well. What are your thoughts on “Junior Firefighters” today? To Advertise Call: 201.881.5100
We must develop and find ways to recruit, and this is important. This also allows us to teach them some of the values and dedication of our fire service. What was your proudest moment? A fire on Maple Street in Little Falls, a woman fell asleep while smoking. On arrival, I was able to enter and remove her before she perished. What recommendations can you offer new members? I urge new members to use schooling at the academy as a platform to learn, and understand they will really learn by doing the job and years on. What has been your secret to success? I drink a large glass of milk with Ovaltine in it every day! While I do not play golf or baseball or what have you, I use the fire department as my true outlet and place of dedication to what I love, “the fire department.” If you had a chance at life to do this all over again, would you? I would 100 percent do this again! The fire department is a place to learn, grow and build lifetime bonds with some of the best people in the world! Politics and the fire service, what are your thoughts? Politicians will come and go, but there
can’t ever be a single day without a fire department. What do you see as the future of the volunteer fire service? When I joined there was a surplus of members. Today it is difficult to gain members as life has changed. People need to remember the advantages of being a firefighter, saving your neighbor’s life or property or even their own. This issue affects all firefighters, as career members have fallen to record low numbers as cities react to budget issues. Recalls were common, but nowadays they use volunteers to back fill in many instances. We concluded our interview and visit with Chief Dransfield with a tour of Signac Fire Company #3 where he is a very proud member. We observed several of his plaques from the state, township and fire company—even as far as having a street named for the chief only proved that he loves the town and fire department of Little Falls, and they love him equally! On behalf of JFF, we can only thank the township of Little Falls, the Little Falls Fire Department, Signac Co #3, Chief Jack Sweezy and all of the members for allowing us to meet with Ex-Chief Dransfield. The true meaning of pride and dedication was found in meeting with him. He was truly a breath of fresh air. As always, he beams with the truest love of what it is to uphold a firefighters’ tradition!
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INSIDE VIEW
Is the Volunteer Fire Service
Out of Time? By Joseph Speranza
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or many years, the fire service has been evolving. The evolution may not necessarily spell out a promising future for volunteer fire service providers. When you look at the overall picture, which may have led us down this path, there may be several factors and reasons to the downswing. Many of which are simple while others can be downright confusing. When I review complaints from chief officers, it seemingly always has at least one of the following concerns: time of the volunteer or lack of downright passion for the tradition.
that thought because it is different from years past. The fact is the lives of our members and the society itself has changed dramatically.
It’s apparent this is the one that stands out for me the most. How in the world would anyone join a “volunteer” fire department and expect rewards for doing so? I have heard this from chiefs all over the region and from several of my own members who have mentioned the same premise. I have been appalled by these callous attitudes and deem this as the “what’s in it for me” syndrome, which seems to be like an infection. Well, I am an old dog and have been a part of the fire service for over 37 years. I hate to use the saying but I will, “It was never that way when I joined.” Instead, you dedicated a lot of time to the firehouse and department. Well that was 37 years ago, so I need to, as well as others, try to get over
For one, social media in the 70s and 80s was simply stopping by the firehouse where other members always seemed to be simply conversing, maybe even having an adult beverage together or playing a quick game of poker etc. Now social media is the biggest nightmare administrators undertake. The
damage a simple posting can cause can last for years. Social media can make or break us and must be regulated to benefit the fire department with common sense. The additional issues with some of today’s members is that they may join because it initially is a pretty cool thing to do, not realizing the time and energy needed to undertake the needs of a volunteer firefighter. Requirements now compared to years before have tripled. Couple this, along with other demands of today’s life, and members either don’t join or leave before due because of the time required to be a volunteer. One of the other issues we deal with has been the attitude of administrators, council, and mayors and even in some instances our residents. This wave of change is the most concerning and troubling as the volunteer fire service becomes “their necessary evil” along with control becoming a key concern of city administrators. When you couple this with the other issues fronting the volunteer fire service, we are building a recipe for failure. So what’s next? Do we just go along for the ride, walk away and allow our town fathers to decide our fate, or do we just expect it to be this vicious cycle, ignore the issue and believe that it will just go away?
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Well let’s face the facts. This is much more than a cycle of low and high numbers that will not resolve itself. Now, our survival depends on how, what and when we do something that changes the attitudes and reasons that is challenging our volunteers. I offer no magic fix. Each department and its members seem to have a unique set of circumstances that are forcing us into a new era.
it’s certainly a much lesser cost burden for a career department especially in an area that may not require such a venture of a full-time staff. The opportunity of having a volunteer whom is living in the township they are serving brings the thought of having another good citizen to the locale.
This I do know that as a group if we ever banded together we could be unstoppable in forcing legislation, which benefits, protects and helps fund us.
Another fact is many firefighters (especially volunteers) end up as coaches to little league etc. They offer a lot to the town they are located within through built-in fire protection and education. Many serve on councils, school boards and stay involved with their township adding to the bonus of this member.
In this great country the variation from state to state, county to county and town to town is amazing. Some locations offer tax break stipends, allowances, college assistance, LOSAP programs and many other optional perks to entice our members to give just a little bit more and stay on board. The cost is borne to our taxpayers including the volunteer for these options and that of course can be a burden, but
Fact is as a department, chief officer and board member of a department it’s time for the wake-up call to hit. The manpower issue is not resolving itself and wont until we snap out of our stalled mindset and get creative and find something beneficial to improve our recruitment. We are calling mutual aid at a record pace and, let’s face it, the reasoning is low manpower numbers; we cannot ignore this anymore if we intend
to survive as a volunteer organization. Band together, gather the other regional departments and chief officers to make something work that will be of good logic and consequence to your location. It’s time to remember what we all joined for, or should we just surrender to the “what’s in for me” syndrome and say so long to the traditional fire service that we claim to love? Remember what was mentioned earlier. If you don’t find an option that works to improve not only the safety and response capabilities, somebody else may leave. Drop the damn egos, think outside the box and sit with other departments and your membership to find a resolution and reestablish your department. Do you really want your organization legislated and reorganized by a town council, mayor or administrator? We at JFF Now would love your input on this subject, as any idea is of value and may allow our fire service a recommendation that can allow us to succeed.
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A quiet and beautiful Memorial Day in Cresskill was interrupted when firefighters were dispatched to 194 East Madison Ave. for a garage fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke billowed from an attached garage with fire showing from inside the garage. Cresskill Engine 2 hit the hydrant and stretched a 1.75-inch handline to the front door. A second alarm was transmitted bringing mutual aid from Dumont and Tenafly, as well as a FAST Team from Demarest. A second line was stretched to the garage to help knock down the remaining fire. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes; however, crews continued to check for extension and overhaul. No injuries were reported and the fire remains under investigation.
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Union city 5-alarm fire A five-alarm fire tore through six buildings in Union City on May 6th, leaving about four dozen homeless but causing no serious injuries. The blaze started about 1:45 a.m. at 201 New York Ave. a large three-story frame and then extended down a row of attached 2½-story structures before being controlled.
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structures. Mutual aid was requested to the scene for additional water supplies and a tower from Hawthorne was set up on the north side of the fire.
372-376 Totowa Ave. on 4-20-14 Heavy smoke billowed over the city as heavy fire consumed three homes on Easter morning displacing 11 people and injuring three. While en-route to the Union Ave. firehouse, a Paterson Battalion Chief arrived on the scene of fire at 374 Totowa Ave. shortly after 9:30 a.m. A second alarm was transmitted on arrival as heavy fire consumed the rear of two threestory frames and extended throughout both dwellings.
Two tower ladders, one deck gun and multiple handlines surrounded the building to knock down the main body of the fire. It took around three hours to bring the fire under control; however, crews remained on scene for several more hours for overhaul. The homes were to be demolished later that day with crews hitting hot spots under the collapsed roof. Three firefighters were treated for minor injuries and the fire, which started in the rear, remains under investigation. Mutual Aid was provided from Hawthorne, North Haledon, West Paterson, Saddle Brook and Fair Lawn.
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