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CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. - A mother and son ran through flames in a hallway to escape a fast-moving fire in a borough dwelling on the evening of December 16th. They were both transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with severe burn injuries. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., local volunteer firefighters were toned out to a reported dwelling fire, which was located at 238 Lawton Ave. -

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Mother and Son Burned in C liffside Park Blaze CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. - A mother and son ran through flames in a hallway to escape a fast-moving fire in a borough dwelling on the evening o f D e­ cember 16th. They were both transported to Hackensack Uni­ versity Medical Center with severe bum injuries. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., local volunteer firefight­ ers were toned out to a reported dwelling fire, which was located at 238 Lawton Ave. Chief o f Department Greg Yfantis was first to arrive and re­ ported fire showing from secondfloor windows and struck a second-alarm upon arrival. The two residents with bums had selfextricated from the building and were treated by EMS personnel. It was later reported that the mother had suffered second de­ gree burns, and the son has thirddegree burns. The chief said the woman was frying chicken on the secondfloor when grease apparently ig­ nited in the second-floor kitchen, of the multi-family building. The mother unsuccessfully tried to put out the fire with an extinguisher. Flames consumed the secondfloor and attic area o f the twoand-a-half-story wood-frame structure, sending low banking smoke over the neighborhood on a rainy evening. A partial collapse along the second-floor, rear area forced firefighters to go to a de­ fensive operation. Before it was over, tower ladders were used by Cliffside Park and Englewood, a Fairview ladder pipe and a deck gun from Cliffside Park Engine 6. Firefighters also protected an apartment house that was sepa­ rated by a narrow alley on the east side o f the fire building. Fire­ fighters utilized that building's fire escape as well, advancing hose lines through a second-floor hallway, to knock down flames coming from the fire building. Hidden fire in walls and ceiling sections prolong the operation as members open up those areas. Additional mutual aid fire companies that operated at the scene included units from Ridge­ field, Edgewater, Englewood Cliffs and Leonia. The fire was declared under control in about three hours. The Red Cross was assisting displaced residents. In addition, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Arson Squad members were on the scene for an investigation. - RON JEFFERS

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A fire involved the second-floor and attic area of a Kennedy Blvd. dwelling in North Bergen, December 11th. Firefighting and search efforts were hampered by hoarding conditions in the building.

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NJ PH0T0GBPAHEBS GATHER TO MEET AND REMEMBER UPS & DOWNS Notes from Ron Jeffers

It just happened that the Novem­ ber meeting o f the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Associa­ tion was set for November 17th. Exactly one year ago, November 17th, 2023, the club's organizer. Rich Wolfson, passed away. The photo club was one o f Richie's proudest accomplishments. The 2024 meeting was held at Hasbrouck Heights Fire Headquar­ ters, and it was hosted by Chef o f Department Robert Knobloch. The chief is a member o f the organiza­ tion. His father, the late Artie Knobloch, was also a past chief o f the HHFD, as well as a past presi­ dent o f the NJMFPA. Another former president, Damien Danis, acquired a large portion o f Richie's slide collection and his slide projectors. On the first anniversary o f his death, Damien had put together an old fashion slide show with Richie's work, bringing back many memories for fellow members. Meeting the young fire photogra­ pher, and Saddle Brook volunteer firefighter, Richie discovered the young man's interest in fire scene photography, and he took Damien under his wing. He became a sec­ ond father. It wasn't just Damien. Rich was always available to give advice to anyone who asked. He volunteered and held photography classes at the Bergen County Fire Academy. Rich was a private fire investiga­ tor and an expert witness. He loved his job, and an investigation he re­ cently conducted would always come up in a conversation. In 1984, Rich contacted several serious fire scene photographers about forming a club to promote their goals and the New Jersey fire service. They met at Richie's firehouse-Garfield Company 1. In 1985, the NJMFPA was officially organized with a dozen members. It would soon grow to over 100, with Richie as its first president. Mem­ bers came from all walks o f the first responder community. Garfield Company 1 was host to many meetings, as well as other area firehouses. It was determined that meetings would be held on a Sunday. This would not interfere with the local fire company's regu­ lar meetings and training nights. The NJMFPA gave light to many local fire departments of the value o f on-scene photography. Rich was proud o f the close relationships that were formed between the group and fire officers and firefighters. It was his labor o f love. As the group began to expand, a newsletter was formed. “The

Straight Tip,”was sent to area fire departments and fire buff clubs around the country, as well as to many subscribers. It was in this newsletter that the the original Ups and Downs column was created. Members o f the club also organ­ ized many successful bus trips. They covered the Camden area, FDNY, metropolitan Boston and Virginia Beach areas. The “first due”bus hit several fires during those tours. The club was formed back when cameras used film! You took your print and slide film to a local photo shop and picked them up at a later time. Pick out the ones you liked, and go back to the store to have du­ plicate slides made to send to pub­ lications. All time consuming. In these “ time consuming”days, the club members held an annual Photo Night at a firehouse or a school facility. Firefighters from the area gathered to see slides o f the “ jobs”they worked at, shopped for firematic items from vendors, have refreshments and to socialize. These Photo Nights were attended by fellow photographers from ven­ ues in New England, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Louisiana, and even Eng­ land! Many o f them were members o f their own local photo clubs. There were also representatives from “ Firehouse,”“ Fire Engineer­ ing,”and “1st Responder News”in attendance. You could also find a display o f local fire apparatus out­ side. These days, firefighters can re­ turn to the firehouse and view the job they just operated at by check­ ing their cell phones! Yes, the beat goes on. Many members o f the NJMFPA are now on pension. They still gather several times a year to catch up and continue to promote the fire service through digital photogra­ phy. Late members, like Richie, Artie, and many others, are remem­ bered and respected for die life's ac­ complishments. Richie always said, “We had fun.” DOWNS: One person died as the result o f a fire in a three-story dwelling on Kaighns av., Camden, Nov. 11th. UPS: The Township o f Wayne has upgraded its automated external defibrillator resources by purchas­ ing new AED's for each o f the five fire companies, according to a Facebook post. DOWNS: A fire consumed 16 units o f the Pine Hill Mansions apartment complex on Branch av., Nov. 12th. Five police officers who rescued residents from inside the building were taken to a local hos­ pital for smoke inhalation, accord­ ing to Police Chief Christopher Winters. Nearly 30 people were dis­ placed. UPS: In November, a mother banged on the door o f Paterson Fire Headquarters, on Me Bridge av., seeking help. Her four-month-old daughter was choking on liquid

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On November 17th, members of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association met at Hasbrouck Heights Fire Headquarters for their business meeting, and to remember their founder, the late Richie Wolfson. medicine and turning blue. Fire Marshal Pedro Cartagena quickly took the baby to perform life-saving back blows. The crew from EMS 7 then took over. After several at­ tempts, the obstruction in the baby's airway was clear and the girl's color began to return to normal. Firefight­ ers Kenneth Hicks and Mike Oates assisted to make sure the baby's air­ way was clear and monitored her breathing. The infant was taken to a pediatrician to make sure everything was back to normal, according to News Break. DOWNS: Four Newark firefight­ ers were injured battling a 3-alarm fire on Seymour av., overnight on Nov. 15th. It started in an unoccu­ pied building and extended to two occupied dwellings, according to Public Safety Director Emanuel Mi­ randa. The four members were in­ jured by a partial collapse in the rear o f one o f die occupied buildings, the director added. Three o f them were treated and released from University Hospital. A fire captain remained hospitalized with face and back in­ juries, according to NJ.com. UPS: The talented students o f Raritan H.S.'s TV production team assembled a recruitment video for die local fire companies. The project highlights a call to join one o f Hazlet's three fire companies. The video invites viewers into the fire­ houses o f West Keansburg, North Centerville and Hazlet Fire Com­ pany. E)OWNS: A fire involved six homes along Me Guire St. in Wood-

bridge, destroying two o f them, on Nov. 21 st. Police arrested a home­ owner on arson charges, according to News 12. The homeowner strug­ gled with police officers and four were injured. They were hospital­ ized along with the homeowner, who appeared to have injured him­ self while setting the fire. UPS: Westwood Firefighter Bill Quinn and George Armstrong have completed 50-years o f service with their volunteer fire department. DOWNS: On the morning o f Nov. 19th, Hackensack fire units were dispatched to the area o f Sum­ mit av. and American Legion Dr. for a report o f a person that had fallen to railroad tracks below. City fire­ fighters performed a high-angle rope rescue, quickly accessing, sta­ bilizing and packaging the victim for transport to HUMC, according to a Facebook post. UPS: Mike Boudaher has been promoted to battalion chief in Pas­ saic. DOWNS: A 5-alarm fire raced through three attached buildings on Avenue C, Bayonne, that displaced 16 residents on Nov. 22nd. Children on the ground floor in a daycare center at 460 Ave. C were safely evacuated, according to the Jersey Journal. UPS: Newly promoted fire cap­ tains in Passaic are Mark Mastaj and Hershel Rawls IV. DOWNS: Lyndhurst firefighters responded to a dwelling fire, with a report o f people trapped on Jay av. around 5:30 a.m., December 5th.

There was heavy fire in the base­ ment o f the two-story home. It was reported that four residents were trapped. Two had jumped from sec­ ond-floor windows before firefight­ ers arrived. They were taken to a local hospital. Another resident was located standing on a small roof and assisted to safety by firefighters. A fourth was located by firefighters and taken outside where CPR was performed and then transported to the hospital. This victim died the following day, according to NorthJersey.com. UPS: New fire lieutenants in Pas­ saic are Justin Jones and Beda Bautista. DOWNS: A 5-alarm fire at an Inman Avenue senior living resi­ dence, in Edison, displaced some 200 occupants, Dec. 2nd. Ten were taken to the hospital. Many resi­ dents struggled to escape the fire building, according to News 12. UPS: Father Bareno and Father Zungia were recently named Passiac Fire Department Chaplains. DOWS1S: Two residents o f a Hamilton av. dwelling in Kearny died as the result o f a two-alarm fire, Dec. 6th. Two victims were taken to area hospitals where they died, according to the Jersey Jour­ nal. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Dogs Rescued, House Gutted in Franklin Lakes FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ - A three-alarm blaze tore through a large home in Franklin Lakes on December 7th, causing heavy dam­ age to the structure. At approximately 10:00 A.M., the fire department was dispatched to 962 Arapaho Trail for 911 reports of smoke from the Jum p t o fiie # house. Heavy fire 121124121 from the front of the i home was showing m as units arrived. A second-alarm was ■& % transmitted. Flames traveled up to the second-floor and attic area. A search was made and three dogs were safely removed. Companies were withdrawn as con­ ditions deteriorated and flames broke through the roof. Access was limited due to numerous large trees surrounding the home. Franklin Lakes Ladder 342, and Wycoff Tower 241 were able to set up in a driveway on the “ D”side. A third-alarm was called for manpower as companies re-entered after the heavy fire was knocked down. Extensive overhaul followed with pockets of fire throughout. Mutual aid companies began to be released before noon. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation. Two felines were located deceased. The Bergen County Prosecutor’ s Office and Fire Marshal were called in to determine the cause. - BILL TOMPKINS

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UPS & DOWNS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 UPS: A 5-year-old dog was res­ cued from the shallows of the Hud­ son River by Edgewater firefighters in December. While the owner was walking Max, he began jumping in circles, and pulling on his leash, and caused the leash to open. Five days later he was rescued. The owner no­ tified area police departments and posted a notice o f his lost pet on local Facebook groups. Max was lo­ cated and Ladder 4's crew was able to retrieve the dog from the river with a ground ladder. He was turned over to the Bergen County Animal Control. Max was examined by the Veterinary Emergency Group in Clifton. Other than being scared and dehydrated, he was fine and turned over to his owner, according to North.Tersey.com. DOWNS: A firefighter was in­ jured at a fire involving a Spruce St. dwelling in Camden, Dec. 3rd. Sev­ eral people were rescued out of a second-floor window and taken to an area hospital for smoke inhala­ tion, according to WPVI-TV. The firefighter sustained a shoulder in­ jury and was also taken to the hos­ pital. UPS: The Dunellen Fire Depart­ ment recently held a grand opening for the George W. Hodulik Fire­ house. The building had been shut down since a fire broke out in Octo­ ber, 2021. Truck 1 caught fire in the apparatus bay. The fire resulted in

the loss o f Truck 1, Engine 3, FireRescue and Utility 6. It also caused extensive smoke damage throughout the building. The department has new E-One apparatus for Engine 3 and Truck 4. Engine 2 was refur­ bished by E-One and returned to duty in late 2022. DOWNS: More than a dozen res­ idents of a Euclid av. boarding house, in Hackensack, were dis­ placed due to a fire, Dec. 2nd. UPS: The Little Ferry Fire De­ partment received a donation from Scientific Design Corporation to train 18 members in advanced tech­ niques for rescuing individuals en­ trapped in machinery, according to a department FaceBook post. DOWNS: Hopatcong Fire Cap­ tain Henry Sardina was leading a drill when he suffered an apparent heart attack on Nov. 21 st. Sardina was unresponsive, but firefighters revived him by performing CPR. He was transported to a local hospital, but he suffered additional complica­ tions and cardiac emergencies in the days that followed. The captain died in the hospital on Nov. 24th. Captain Sardina was a member of Defiance Engine Co. 3 and served the depart­ ment for 13-years, according to a news release. UPS: Garfield Fire Co. 1 has rec­ ognized ex-Chief Arthur Andreano and company President Glenn Mati for 50-years of active service.

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Quick Knock Down at Hasbrouck Heights Apartment Fire HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - At 11:00 P.M. on the evening of December 5th, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department was dispatched to 130 Charlton Avenue for a re­ ported heavy smoke condition on the second-floor. Chiefs 60, 61 and 62 arrived on the scene and found a working fire in the apart­ ment, with reported people trapped. Engine 2 arrived 1st due and

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Members were able to stop the fire before it spread throughout the building. The fire was declared under control in about one hour by orders o f Chief o f Dept. Knobloch. Mutual aid was pro­ vided by Saddle Brook, Carlstdat and Moonachie. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Preven­ tion Bureau. - DAMIEN DANIS

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This month’s Little Big Guy is Utility 42-81 in Stillwater Township (Sussex County). It is a 2021 Dodge 3500 4x4 with a Jomac body. Features and equipment include a five seat cab, scene lights, a Genlight, traffic control equipment, SCBA, two chainsaws, rescue bag, leaf blower, sump pump, dewatering pump, Honda trash pump, safety cones, rope bags, irons, hand tools, socket tool box, 10-foot ladder, hazmat suits, rehab equipment and a BLS bag.

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Paterson Engine Co. #4 Calls in Fire on Way to Another Alarm PATERSON, NJ - On December 15th at approximately 2:30 P.M., Paterson Engine Co. #4, while en route to another alarm, was proceeding on North Main St. from their quarters and noticed heavy smoke emitting from the abandoned va­ cant library building on the corner of North Main and Jeffer­ son Streets. Making entry into the building, a fire was located in the basement of the structure and a full first-alarm assignment was dispatched. A working fire was called, which brought Deputy Chief Ricciardi to the scene to as­ sume command. The fire was contained to the basement of the building and no injuries were reported. Boarded up win­ dows had to be broken to vent the building. Ladder 2 opened upper windows. The fire was held to a single alarm, and units were back in service by 3:30 P.M.

PASSAIC, NJ - Three fami­ lies were displaced by a fire that ravaged a multi-family house in Passaic on the afternoon o f N o­ vember 9th. The fire at 56 Richard Street started just after 1:00 P.M., and ap­ parently originated in the basement be­ fore quickly ex­ tending to the upper floors. A secondalarm was transmit­ ted, followed by a third-alarm. Firefighters backed out o f the attic so the roof could be vented. Eventually, they evacuated house and went defensive. Master streams from Passaic Ladder 1 and East Rutherford Truck 1went into operation to knock down the heavy fire in the attic. The fire was declared under control in about one-and-a-half hours by Battalion Chief Damien Pilipski. Three firefighters sus­ tained minor injuries and two pets were lost, according to Passaic Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said. Mutual aid from Paterson, Clifton, East Rutherford, Ruther­ ford and Wallington assisted on scene. - DAMIEN DANIS

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V ehicle News

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Jersey City Engine Co. 18 has been assigned a 2024 E-One Typhoon model 2000gpm/530-gwt pumper similar to its sister rig at Engine 2 that was delivered earlier. The cab has six seats and storage cabinet space. It has roll-out tool trays, wheel well storage, scene lights, a monitor mounted above the pump, and ladder storage in a rear compartment on the officer's side of the hose bed. It also has three hard suction hoses mounted on the officer's side. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

Franklin Twp. Ladder 26 has been assigned a Pierce Arrow XT model 2000-gpm/300gwt/100-ft platform. The cab has six seats and a storage cabinet. The extended bumper has a discharge gate and hose in a covered basket, ground ladder storage in a torque box, roll-out tool trays and a 10 kW generator. There is transverse compartment for small ladders, pike poles and a stokes basket. This unit carries extrication tools, a rope gun, air tools and shoring equipment. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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In East Brunswick, Brookview Engine 903 has placed into service a Pierce Enforcer In Vernon Twp., Pochuck Engine 464 is in service with a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 15002000-gpm/750-gwt pumper. The cab has a raised roof with six seats and a transverse gpm/1250-gwt pumper. It has a front discharge, two rear discharge gates, two compartment. The extended bumper has a hose basket, intake and discharge gates. cross-lay beds and a booster reel located above the pump on the officer's side, In addition, there are two cross-lay beds, scene lights, one rear discharge gate and plus a monitor mounted above the pump. In addition, there is a swing-out tool a rear vision camera, low rear hose bed, booster reel above the pump on the officer's board, rear vision camera, ground ladders are stored in a hose bed compartment, side and a monitor mounted above the pump. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. plus there is one hard suction hose located in a compartment on each side of the apparatus. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Newton Ladder 2 is now in service with a 2023 Ferrara 1500-gpm/550-gwt/77-foot Glen Rock accepted delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100-foot platform. quint. The cab has six seats, torque box ladder and hose storage, wheel well air It carries a 6 kW generator and scene lights. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. bottle storage, scene lights and roll-out tool trays. There are cameras on each side of the apparatus and one at the rear.

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V ehicle News

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Stillwater has placed into service a 2024 Seagrave Marauder 2000-gpm/1250-gwt pumper. The cab has six seats and cabinets, plus hand light and portable radio chargers. The raised cab roof has a light tower. There is a portable winch on the front and both sides of the apparatus. Other features include an 8 kW generator, rear vi­ sion camera, scene lights and ground ladders stored in a hose bed compartment. It also has three lengths of hard suction hose in a rear-officer's side-compartment. There are three cross-lay beds and it carries 1500-feet of 5-inch LDH.

In Jefferson Twp., Lake Hopatcong received a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000-gpm/107foot Ascendant model quint. It has three cross-lay beds, wheel well storage, ground ladders in rear access compartments, plus a Stream master monitor. In addition, there is a tool box located in a driver's side compartment. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Union Truck Co. 3 has been assigned a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000-gpm/300-gwt/100- In Vernon Township, Me Afee Truck 2 has a Spartan/Smeal 2000-gpm/300-gwt/100foot Ascendant model platform. The cab has 5 seats and storage space. There are foot platform. The raised roof cab has six seats. It has two cross lay beds and one two cross-lay hose beds, two monitors in the bucket plus two outlets, torque box "dead lay," wheel well air bottle and extinguisher storage, a 7.5 kW generator, one ladder storage and scene lights. There is a storage box and stokes basket mounted monitor in the bucket plus a discharge gate. It carries 800-feet of 4-inch LDH. on the chauffeur's side of the aerial ladder. Equipment carried includes extrication tools and cribbing. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Englewood Cliffs has placed Squad 5 into service with this 2023 Ford F 350/ARE Cap/Fast Lane Emergency Vehicles model. It is a utility and high-angle rescue vehicle. A light tower and stokes basket are stored on the roof. It has scene lights, spare air bottles on the officer's side compartment and roll-out rear box compartment. There is also a trailer hitch at the rear.

Rutherford Engines 2, 3 and 4 have been totally refurbished by Pierce. The 2005 Pierce Arrow XT models all possess a 2000-gpm pump, 500-gallon water tank and 40-gallon foam cell. Engine 4's refurbishment was completed in 2023. Engines 2 and 3 were completed in 2024.

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This model of a 1956 Ford sedan was made by First Gear in 1997 for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs convention.

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It's the Holiday Season and both kids and adults think of toys. This is a unique toy/pencil sharpener that replicates a Seagrave rear mount platform. A good way to get kids to do their homework, but who uses a pencil anymore?

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A model of a 1947 Chrysler was made by Cinerius, LTD.

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A model of a Chevy Impala chief's car was made by Majorette.

The Yat Ming Industrial Factory produced models of Boonton's cream colored 1938 Ahrens Fox engine, that belonged to the Maxfield Fire Company.

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DRILLS/TRAINING If you have photos you would like to see in our Drills feature, please upload them on our website www. 1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@ l stResponderNews.com.

Ladders Although not exactly the most glamorous tool or task, ladders are by far the most important supporting tool firefighters use. Instructing on the particulars of ladder use and maintenance can therefore be a challenging topic but again a necessary one for firefighting operations. The in­ teresting part about teaching about ladders is that although there are some commonalities both in form and function each ladder type can be its own sepa­ rate drill; that is how much infor­ mation there is to cover. For example, you may group single, extension ladders together but you really can’t add in aerial lad­ ders because they are so much different to operate. Most fire companies carry sev­ eral different types of ladders obviously due to the multitude of circumstances on the fireground. Each of course with dif­ ferent uses as illustrated in the table on the top right which is by no means finite but presented here as a drill starting point. As the instructor introduces each ladder type, they should go through the parts of each one. Using an extension ladder as an example an instructor would go over the base and fly sections, halyard, rungs, side rails, locks and feet. The physical attributes of a ladder can also generate mini drills. For example, tying a clove hitch on the halyard. The physical characteristics of a lad­ der can also include what mate­ rial the ladder is made out of with wood, fiberglass and alu­ minum being the leading materi­ als. Of course, each material having advantages and disad­ vantages. Once an instructor has pre­ sented the types of ladders and their possible uses the next most logical step is to discuss the safety features on each lad­ der that should be included in any drill. More specifically the fire ladder label set and heat sensor labels. The instructor should emphasize the fact that once these safety features have been utilized (specifically the

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standing at the base and holding your arms straight out until the tips of your fingers can grasp the rung in front of you. A more con­ crete example would be a 24-foot ladder the base of the ladder should be about six feet from the base of the wall. Last point would be that ladders have so many uses besides but one that has been taught to me and that I have passed along as an instructor is to use a ladder to transport tools. Think about this for a second, many volunteer de­ partments will not have sufficient personnel for a given fire and so a single firefighter has a choice - either use a ladder to transport multiple tools such as hand tools, chainsaw, cutters edge

etc., in one shot or run back and forth multiple times with several tools to the point you are spent and cannot assist any further. As mentioned, a single article cannot provide all the finer points of ladder usage and de­ ployment as there are so many other pieces of important infor­ mation. That argument should be enough to convince any fire­ fighter the importance of ladder use and deployment. However, the skills needed to be proficient in ladder usage are perishable and must be practiced continu­ ously in order to be ready on the fireground.

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A good firefighter never goes hungry. Members of the Maywood Fire Department enjoy a "street meal" before partaking in the Wallington F.D. Holiday Parade, November 30th.

Norwood firefighters prepare their Hahn pumper to participate in the annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade, November 30th.

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Hasbrouck Heights Chief of Dept. Rob Knobloch discusses mutual aid assignments with Bergen Co. Deputy Mutual Aid Coordinator Jerret Milligan at a recent fire on Charlton Ave. on December 5th.

Residents in Cliffside Park enjoy Santa, his helpers and local firefighters as they participated in their traditional holiday tour. Every street in the borough was covered during the weekend of December 13th.

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RON JEFFERS

Mr. and Mrs. Claus posed for photos with children and adults before the start of the Wallington F.D.'s annual Holiday Parade on the evening of November 30th.

In December, Jersey City Captain Jim Farrell, of Engine Co. 22, retired after 43years of dedicated service to the city. The captain was one of the most respected and loved members of the Department. “You have mentored so many,” said Chief of Department Jack Johnson. No more trips to the “Gong Wagon,” Cap.!

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The South Old Bridge Fire Departm ent recently look delivery of Engine 322, a 2024 Spartan ER 1500/750 engine. It will respond from Station 1 once in service.

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Jersey City's new firefighters take their oath after the officers were promoted at City Hall, December 10th.

Jersey City Holds Promotion and Graduation Ceremony JERSEY CITY, N.J. - For the first time in recent memory, this city held a combination promo­ tional and graduation for new fire­ fighters at a crowded City Hall on December 10th. The promotions included one deputy chief, four battalion chiefs, six captains, and twenty-three pro­ bationary firefighters. Chief of Department Jack Johnson addressed the new recruits and told them, “You are part of the family, now.”There are 685 uni­ formed members of that family. He added that retired members, are also part o f the family. “ Don't for­ get those who came before us. This is not a job, but a noble calling.”

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Chief Johnson, who has 31years of service, added, “You need each other to protect each other and, most o f all, protect the citi­ zens of this city.” Mayor Steven M. Fulop ad­ ministered the Oath o f Office to the new recruits and the promoted members. Jason Kane was pro­ moted to deputy chief. New battal­ ion chiefs are Michael Mandriota, Miguel Rios, Joseph K. Menendez and Greg Fuehrer. Promoted to captain were Anthony Montagne, Christopher Pittaro, Jordon Fang,

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Perth Amboy Fire Department acquired a 1994 Pierce Lance quint. It has a 1250-GPM pump, 500-GWT, and 75' aerial ladder. It was originally in service with the Harrington Park Fire Department in Bergen County.

Nicholas Andreula, Herman Ortez and Matthew Finnerty. The new firefighters are: Bela Vaszlavki, Jr., Nicolas Monroig, Michael May, Isaiah Mateo, Julian Mena, Paul Policastro, Adalberto Colon, Jason Fangevin, Tyree Campbell, Jonathan Veintimilla, Dominic Mancini, Sean Verdi, Jr., Drew Martucci, Aiden Pena, Peter Tevis, Emily Ruiz, Nikolas Devoe, Dominic Raggaelli, Rudolfo Tor­ res, Xavier Zeno Pena, Elian Val­ divia, Dillon Tyler and Malik Madison. Chief Johnson added, “ I appre­ ciate and love every one o f you.” - RON JEFFERS

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Hasbrouck Heights has acquired this 1994 Pierce Arrow 1250gpm/500-gwt pumper, and it is assigned as reserve Engine 3. It saw original duty in Ridgewood, and it was later utilized as a spare engine in Hackensack. The pumper went into service with the HHFD on November 1st, as per Chief of Department Rob Knobloch.

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Ridgefield Park Swears In 2025 Fire O fficers RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. On the evening of December 10th, new volunteer fire officers were sworn in during a Board o f Com ­ missioners meeting at Village Hall. The new positions take ef­ fect on January 1, 2025. Chief o f Department William Lynn was away attending an appa­ ratus inspection trip, so Assistant Chief Jacob Zardoya read the chiefs annual report to the com ­ missioners. The report noted that the volunteer firefighters had at­ tended some 3,000-hours of train­ ing during the year, and the department had answered over 400 alarms. Once again. Commissioner John Anlian praised the volun­ teers, and their families, for the sacrifices they make to protect the community. Along with Chief Lynn, his

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A TRIP BACK TO CAMDEN COUNTY This month we return to Camden County to feature more apparatus. There is still more Camden appara­ tus to come in a future column. We start with Bellmawr’ s new Pierce Quint 3 and Squad 3. These were not yet delivered when the previous trip was made. The older Pierce quint was traded in. We also pho­ tographed a Horton ambulance at their quarters. Next, we continue to show Mt. Ephraim units that were not in the last column. They are En­ gine 45-1 which formerly served in Westville and Squad 4 which was refurbished by Fireline in 2021. Collingswood’ s Spartan ER Metro Star S-180 pumper is next. It has a 10-inch raised roof cab. Hale DSD 1500-gpm pump with front bumper intake and hoseline, three 1 3/4 inch crosslays, and Elkhart Stinger monitor. It also has ROM roll-up compartment doors and Wiielen telescoping floodlights. We will add that their Seagrave rear-mount aer­ ial is now in service in the City o f Camden, but at the time we visited Camden City it was not lettered. Collingswood has no aerial at this time. The last one featured this month is from Somerdale, and is a 2022 Ferrara Cinder pumper. There will also be more from Somerdale later. The Cheesequake Fire Depart­ ment in Old Bridge Township (Mid­ dlesex County) has a new Sutphen Monarch/SVI heavy rescue sold by Blaze Emergency Equipment. Specs include a non-walk-in body, 73-inch six seat cab with 10-inch raised roof, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, HiViz Firetech scene light­ ing, Command Light tower and Amkus power unit with two hy­ draulic reels. They have also on order a Sutphen SLR 100 quint. Blaze also received an order from Pemberton Township (Burlington County) for a Sutphen custom pumper with 4 seat cab, EMS com­ partments, 1500-gpm pump and 1000-gallon water tank. They have delivered another Lifeline Super­ liner ambulance to Manchester Township (Ocean County). Neptune City (Monmouth County) has re­ ceived a Seagrave Marauder pumper. New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has delivered the following: a PL. Custom Classic Type 1 ambulance on a Dodge D5500 4x4 chassis to the Somerville RS (Somerset County), and three Classic Type l ’ s on Ford F-550 4x4 chassis to the Monmouth County Sheriff’ s Office MEDSTAR. Note that the Hillside ambulance reported in the last col­ umn is also a 4x4. Also delivered is a light duty Rescue 1 on a Ford F550 4x4 chassis to the Nutley FD Hazmat Unit (Essex County) and a PL. Custom remounted Type III ambulance on a Ford E-450 chassis to the Lakewood FAS (Ocean County). They are prepping three PL. Custom Medallion Type Ill’ s on Ford E-450 chassis. One each are for Carney’ s Point FD (Salem County), Jefferson Township FAS Please send any com m ents or news tidbits you m ight have about A pparatus o f the M onth to us at 1st R espon d er News, 1 A rd­ m ore Street. New W indsor, NY 12553. O r you can e-mail them to A pparatu s@ lstR esponderN ew s.com .

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Bellmawr Squad 3, 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000/500/30 and 6 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Mt. Ephraim E-451, 1996 E-ONE Cyclone II, 1500/750/7.5 kw. It formerly served in Westville.

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Bellmawr A-316, 2021 Ford E-450/Horton 553A. It was sold by VCI Emergency Equipment Specialists. (Morris County), and Rahway FAS (Union County). They have re­ ceived the following orders: for Keansburg FD a remount o f a Type III PL. Custom Medallion ambu­ lance on a Ford E-450 chassis, a Toyne pumper for Asbury Park (both Monmouth County) and a PL. Custom Classic Type I on a Ford F550 4x4 chassis for the Clifton FD (Passaic County). Fire & Safety Services has re­ ceived the following Pierce orders: in Somerset County, a Freightliner M2, Wildland Urban Interface pumper for Martinsville FC in Bridgewater Township District land an Enforcer PUC pumper for Franklin Township District 3. In Passaic County, for Clifton, one En­ forcer 75-foot steel ladder and two Saber pumpers, and for Wayne

Township Co. 5 (Packanack Lake) a Velocity pumper. In Atlantic County, for Egg Harbor Township an Enforcer pumper, in Union County an Enforcer pumper for Cranford, and in Sussex County an Enforcer 105-foot PUC ladder for Hardyston. Pierce deliveries include to the Neptune Fire District (Mon­ mouth C ounty)an Enforcer pumper, to the Long Hill Township/Stirling FC an Enforcer Encore rescue; and to Jefferson Township FC 2 a stock Enforcer 107-foot ladder (both Morris County), and to Glen Rock (Bergen County) a stock Enforcer mid-mount tower. Defender Emergency Products has made the following deliveries: to the Morganville FD in Marlboro Township (Monmouth County) a Rosenbauer 109-foot Viper aerial

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Somerdale Squad-65, 2022 Ferrara Cinder, 2000/500 and 13 kw generator. It was sold by Firefighter 1. on a Commander chassis with 78inch cab and 11-inch raised roof. It has a Cummins 600 hp diesel en­ gine, Waterous CSUC22C 2250gpm pump and 600-gallon water tank. They have also delivered to On Time Medical Transport (a sub­ sidiary o f Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital) four Medix ambulances. One is an RP-90 Metro

Express Type III on a Ford E-450 chassis, and the other three are Type II’ s on Ford Transit 250 van chas­ sis. Firefighter 1 reports that they have delivered to Denville (Morris County) a Fouts FB-94 custom res­ cue pumper. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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NJ EMS Task Force Members Acknowledged at the National Conference on EMS Awards Dinner Michael Bascom, one o f the founding members of the NJ EMS Task Force and president o f the non-profit board, was honored with the H. Mickey McCabe Leadership Advocacy Award dur­ ing a ceremony at the National Conference on EMS in Atlantic City. The award, named after the late Mickey McCabe, one o f the four co-founders o f the statewide EMS organization, recognizes people who have demonstrated continuous advocacy and leader­ ship that have improved patient care and the overall impact of EMS. “ Michael’ s work to improve the field o f EMS has touched every corner o f New Jersey - and beyond,”said Jennifer McCarthy, board member and vice president o f the NJEMSTF. “ His profes­ sionalism is exemplary. He drives quality initiatives and fosters in­ novative practices. His career re­ flects his unwavering commitment to advancing EMS and enhancing emergency serv­ ices.” Bascom was exposed to pub­ lic service as a child, watching family members’dedication to law enforcement and giving back. He began his journey in EMS in 1979 when he volunteered with the Shark River Hills First Aid Squad. Since then, Bascom has re­ mained an active and influential member, serving as the Chief Of­ ficer o f Shark River Hills for over 35 years. That was just the beginning. Bascom’ s work in the field has been instrumental in integrating policy and practice to expand EMS services. For more than 37 years, he has served as the Emer­ gency Management Coordinator for Neptune Township, NJ, and the Monmouth County Sheriff’ s Office EMS coordinator for 32 years. Additionally, he has chaired the NJ County EMS Coordinators for 18 years. His work in EMS in­ tegration and emergency manage­ ment has positioned New Jersey as a model for other states to em­ ulate. “ Michael’ s enduring passion and remarkable contributions make him a deserving candidate for the H. Mickey McCabe Lead­ ership Advocacy Award,” M c­ Carthy said. In addition to Bascom, NJEMSFT members took home several awards. James Mazza,

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chief o f the Montclair Ambulance Unit and a staging officer with the NJEMSTF, was honored as the Prehospital Administrator o f the Year for his leadership and focus on quality care initiatives. Richard Huff, the NJEMSTF public infor­ mation officer, and Atlantic High­ lands First Aid member was awarded the EMS Volunteer Life­ time Achievement for his contri­ butions and high standards for advancing quality care. The Mountainside Rescue Squad, an NJEMSTF host agency, was named Prehospital Program o f the Year for its initiatives related to quality improvement, education, and patient care. South Branch Emergency Services, Inspira Health Network and RWJBarnabas Health each were awarded Directors’Award for outstanding educational standards for EMT/paramedic programs. “These awards attest to the outstanding membership and part­ ners who stand ready to support NJ in a time of need,”McCarthy said. The NJ EMS Task Force is celebrating its 20th anniversary, providing essential integration of EMS, emergency management, and large-scale incident response. The organization was formed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and unites more than 225 emergency medical professionals from across the state who come together to re­ spond to crises o f any size. The NJ EMS Task Force is at the forefront o f the state’ s emergency response to natural disasters, public health crises, mass-casualty incidents, increasing emergency surge ca­ pacity, and much more. Since its inception, it has played a substan­ tial role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Superstorm Sandy, the Super Bowl, countless floods, festival concert events, hospital evacuations, the recent wildfires throughout the state, and threats of civil unrest. The NJ EMS Task Force is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that operates on donations from the NJ Depart­ ment o f Health, grants, and the public. To learn more about sup­ porting this vital organization, visit www.njemstf.org.

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APPARATUS OF THE MONTH Specs include a Spartan FC-94 MFD chassis with 10-inch raised roof cab, seating for six with five Zico QM-EZL-F-SCBA brackets Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine. Hale Qmax single-stage 1500-gpm pump, front intake with six-inch swivel and electric valve, FRC pump pressure governor. Trident air primer, right side LDH discharge, front bumper discharge, two crosslays (200-feet o f 1Vi-inch each) rear 2 k-inch discharge, UPF 1000-gallon water tank, 3/16 inch thick alu­ minum body with low hose bed, left and right full height /split depth compartments with Amdor roll-up doors, ladders between the tank and right high side, two adjustable hose bed dividers, spare bottle storage over rear wheels and Wlielen scene lighting.They have received orders for four apparatus. One is from the New Point Com­ fort FC in Keansburg (Monmouth County) for a Ferrara Cinder custom pumper. Specs include a Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, six seats (five SCBA), Hale Qmax 1750-gpm pump, 750-gallon poly water tank, extruded aluminum body with rescue

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