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Labor Day BBQs Cut Short for Some Camden County Firefighters OAKLYN, NJ - At approxim ately 1:53 P.M., on September 1, 2025, Task Force 18 (Oaklyn Fire Department and autom atic aid com panies) was dispatched to 1015 Maple Avenue fo r a reported dw e llin g fire. First u n its to arrive reported a tw osto ry single-fam ily dw elling w ith fire show ing from D ivision A. The w orking fire signal was transm itted, w hich brought in additional units to assist w ith fire ground objectives. Compa nies stretched 1 3/4” attack lines to knock the b ulk of the fire, but fire extended to the second flo o r w here fire fig h te rs over hauled to expose the hidden fire, ventilated, and extinguished the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 45 m in utes, and there were no reported injuries.
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In New Jersey, September 2nd, 1985, is known for the great Passaic Labor Day conflagration that con sumed 17 occupied dwellings and destroyed about 60 businesses that occupied old, large commercial structures in this old, blue collar, city. Some 2,200 people lost their ,l°l's .
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On Septem ber 6th, Secaucus o ffic ia ls remembered Ex-Captain W illiam "B o " Koenem und's memory, and his sacrifice, w ith a street nam ing dedication. His fam ily, local o fficia ls, fire fig h te rs and frie n d s were in attendance.
Never Forgotten,” memorial for exCaptain William “Bo” Koenemund. Bo's son had served as a volun teer firefighter in Secaucus, Lodi, and currently in Paramus. He served as a chief of department for the Paramus V.F.D., and his daugh ter, Julia, is a lieutenant with Para mus Company 4. The ceremony was emotional with several firefighters that worked with Bo, who can now be called “old timers,” spoke of their memories of the fallen hero. George Heflich, who was the chief in 1985, is still an active member of the fire department at the age of 87. You can still find him working the top-mounted pump panel on Engine 4 at fires. Heflich said Bo would never say “No” to anyone who needed him. Bo served with Washington Hook & Ladder in many rolls, including cook and cap tain. The highlight of the memorial was the corner street naming dedi cation in ex-Captain William “Bo” Koenmund's memory. “He was known for his strength, dedication and for treating the fire house as his second home,” said Lt. Donald Cieciuch. “Bo embodied the values of service and brother hood.” DOWNS: Thick plumes of smoke rose into the sky from a fire
that involved a building under con struction on Oceanport av. in Oceanport, Aug, 25th. Witnesses said they saw the fire start in the back of the building, and the flames spread onto the roof, according to the Little Silver Oceanport Patch. UPS: Arriving Asbury Park po lice officers observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a Prospect av. dwelling on Aug. 25th. An 8-yearold child emerged from a secondfloor window, jumped, and was caught by two police officers and a Good Samaritan. They worked to gether to safely bring the child to the ground. Police Officers De Witt Bacon, John Walsh and neighbor Joseph Dunbar stood under the boy's window and caught him as he jumped to safety, according to a Daily Dispatch report. The boy was treated for smoke inhalation. DOWNS: On Aug. 26th, a 72year-old man was killed and two others injured when a SUV crashed through a Planet Fitness business in Elizabeth. According to the Daily Voice, the man, who was near the front window, was killed. Three other people were injured. The driver of the vehicle suffered in juries consistent with airbag deploy ment, UPS: Newly appointed firefight ers in Hoboken are Kurtis Rivera, Christian Rosso, David Walker and
Christopher Willis. DOWSrS: A fire broke out in the rear of a multi-million-dollar home on Tobago Lane in Ocean City, Aug. 27th. There were no injuries, ac cording to 6ABC. UPS: Newly promoted battalion chiefs in Paterson are Michael Scherer and Ronald Bator. New cap tains are James Roy, Devin Me Gowan, Joseph Lax and Kevin Behnke. DOWNS: Unoccupied Hacken sack police vehicles were involved in a “suspicious fire,” Aug. 30th. They were parked in an overflow parking area for police cars on Trin ity Place. The fire appeared to be suspicious, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer, and it is under investigation. UPS: In early September, a 78year-old man was arrested on arson charges, accusing him of setting multiple police vehicles on fire in a city parking lot, Aug. 30th. He was charged with aggravated arson, among other criminal mischief charges, according to NorthJersey. com. DOWNS: Flames consumed a Point View Parkway dwelling in Wayne on Sept. 2nd. No one was home at the time of the fire, accord ing to News 12. UPS: In Vineland, Chris Cooke
has been promoted to fire captain. Jeff Brinberg is the new lieutenant. DOWNS: Three dwellings were involved in fire on Gasko Rd. in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) on Sept. 1st. Two of the homes appeared to be a total loss, according to a 10 Philadelphia news report. UPS: Newly promoted fire cap tains in Jersey City are: Frank Petrangeli, Justin Del Piano, Scott Taylor, Christopher Mohin, Thomas Me Farlane, Jeffrey Piorkowski, Eric Greenemeier and Daniel Pepe. DOWNS: A fire in a mobile home on West 6th St. in Moonachie, Sept. 8th, left one man dead. Responding police and firefighters found a man inside the home, according to NorthJersey.com. He was pro nounced dead at the scene from in juries sustained in the fire, authorities said. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Two-Alarm Garage Fire in Bayonne Spreads to Nearby Home; No Injuries BAYONNE, N.J. - A garage fire in Bayonne spread to a neigh boring home Sunday afternoon, September 1st, prompting a twoalarm response, officials said. No injuries were reported. Calls came in around 3:50 p.m., reporting heavy smoke near 45 th Street and Avenue C. Firefighters ar rived within minutes to find a detached garage and vehicles burning behind 48 West 45th Street, Bayonne Fire Department Deputy Chief Bill Bartos said. Crews used multiple handlines to extinguish the blaze, which was declared under control at 4:19 p.m. While checking for hot spots, fire fighters saw smoke coming from the rear of a home at 41 West 44th Street. Companies diverted to that location, and the second fire was brought under control at 5:01 p.m. No residents were displaced, and the cause of both fires remains under investigation. Mutual aid companies and the Bayonne Fire Canteen supported the operation. - COURTESY OF BAYONNE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Basement Fire in Bayonne Linked to Charging E-Bike BAYONNE, NJ - A basement fire in a multi-unit building early Monday, September 15th, was traced to a charging e-bike, offi cials said. The Bayonne Fire Department was dispatched at 2:45 a.m. to 1080 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Crews found a fire in a basement apartment and used a handline to knock down the flames. The blaze was declared under control at 3:09 a.m. All occupants evacuated safely, and no injuries were re ported, Acting Deputy Chief Teddy Wolf said in a statement. Fire Chief Keith Weaver urged residents to use caution with lithium-ion products, especially ebikes, and said the department will re-issue safety information. - COURTESY OF BAYONNE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Back-to-Back Fires Stretch Paterson FD: Elderly Woman Injured in Wabash Ave. Blaze PATERSON, NJ - On Septem ber 13th at about 1:30 PM, while a fire with Elaz-Mat was being fought on the other side of the city, units were dis patched to 286 Wabash Ave. for a reported structure fire. First arriving companies found a 1 Vi story frame dwelling heavily in volved with reports of a trapped resi dent. A second alarm was transmit ted. An elderly woman was located outside the structure and was trans ported to Saint Joe’s Medical Cen ter with non-life threatening injuries. With both fires draining the city of fire apparatus, multiple mutual aid units were sent for cov erage. Operations went defensive due to the heavy fire conditions and the electrical service down and arcing in the front yard. With no immedi ate exposure buildings, the heavy visible fire was knocked down quickly by Ladder l ’s tower and multiple hand lines. Members were able to re-enter for overhaul in less than a half hour. No addi tional injuries were reported. - BILL TOMPKINS BILL TOMPKINS - WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM
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UPS: Newly appointed firefight ers in Vineland are: Hayden Small wood, Ryan Devenny, Nick Lacovara, Will Tillis and Jack Cell. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire involved the Sergeant Scrap Metal yard Corp. in Gloucester City along Route 130, on the morning of Sept. 6th, accord ing to WEPVI-TV. UPS: Lord Abbett has donated new rope and related equipment to the Jersey City Fire Foundation. The equipment will be assigned to Res cue Co. 1 and Squad Co. 4. Jersey City currently has 22 buildings over 500-feet tall and ranks 8th in the US
for high rise buildings. These struc tures present challenges with win dow washers, scaffolds and vertical shafts. DOWNS: At least 45 people were reported homeless as the result of an early-morning fire that involved three Elm St. dwellings in Paterson, Sept. 12th. The Red Cross was as sisting the residents, according to WABC-TV. UPS: In North Hudson, Jeffrey DiPaolo has been promoted to deputy fire chief. Christopher Larkin is the new battalion chief and Robert Torres, Jr. rose to captain.
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Renewing Our Promise: Honoring the Legacy of Passaic’s Bravest PASSAIC, NJ - On September 9th, 2025, Passaic firefighters, the Mayor and Council, and citizens gathered to rededicate our Firefight ers Memorial Park and reaffirm our commitment to remembering the lives, service, and sacrifice of our fallen firefighters. This monument, located at the top of our 100+ steps, stands as a living memorial—a place where generations will be re minded of the courage and dedica tion shown by those who answered the call to protect us. In our history, the memory of Battalion Chief Joseph Griffin and Firefighter Sam Latona remains a guiding light. In 1970, Griffin, a 20year veteran, and Latona, only 24 years old with less than a year of service, lost their lives in a tragic Third Street tenement fire when the building collapsed. The original
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monument has stood as a symbol for nearly five decades. In 2007, Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost relocated the memorial to the Westside Fire Station, where it remained for the past 17 years as a solemn reminder of sacrifice. Today's rededication strengthens its meaning and ensures it will con tinue to stand as a beacon of re membrance. These are some of the words I shared today: The engraved names on the stone are more than names—they are fathers, sons, brothers, friends, and colleagues. Each life was lived with service, bravery, and unwaver ing commitment to the people of
Passaic. Their legacy is felt not only in stone but in the daily safety we enjoy and in the example they set for all of us. To the families that gathered with us today: the City of Passaic stands with you. Your loved ones will never be forgotten. To all of our firefighters serving today—thank you for carrying forward the same courage and dedication we honored at this ceremony. This rededication is not the end of our remembrance, but a renewal of our promise: to keep their mem ory alive and to continue building a city worthy of their sacrifice. May this park forever remind us that freedom, safety, and community are safeguarded by those willing to put themselves in harm’s way. - JAMES WOOD
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The Englewood C liffs FD recently hosted a specialized dem onstration featuring EV fire nozzles in collaboration w ith NJ Fire Equipment Company and JKKS Industries. During the event, members carried out m ultiple evolutions, testing the deployment and operation of these nozzles, w hich are specifically engineered to combat electric vehicle fires.
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The W est Trenton V olunteer Fire C om pany w as fo rm e d in 1947. It is one of 3 fire com pa nies that serve the Tow nship of Ew ing in M ercer C ounty, NJ. The departm ent is a co m b in a tio n c a re e r/vo lu n te e r fire de partm ent. Ewing Tow nship has a p o p u la tio n o f 35,790 people in 15.5-square-m iles, b o rd e r ing H opew ell T ow nship to the north, th e Delaware River and Bucks C ounty Pennsylvania to th e w est, Law rence T ow nship to the east and the C ity of Tren to n to th e so u th . In recent years, the fire com pany has re sponded to an average o f 700+ fire c a lls per year and re s p o n d s to m utual aid c a lls to each o f th ese m u n ic ip a litie s and beyond. Ew ing T ow nship
b o a sts o f an ISO ratin g o f 4. The W est Trenton Vol. Fire Com pany, S tatio n 33, serves Ewing Tow nship along w ith the P rospect H eights Vol. Fire Company, S tation 31. The fo r mer Pennington Road Vol. Fire Co. is now sta ffe d by career fire fig h te rs and is known as Di v is io n 30. There are th re e ca reer fire fig h te rs th a t serve in b oth fire co m p an ies M ondayFriday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They m aintain th e e q u ip m en t and apparatus and are firs t respon d ers to e m ergency in c id e n ts d u rin g th e day alo ng w ith the v o lu n te e rs. D ivis io n 30 has a crew 24/7/365 in w hat w as the P enn ing to n Road Vol. Fire C om pany fa c ilitie s in the m id dle of Ew ing T ow nship. C ur
rently, th e W est Trenton Vol. Fire Co. run s 2 pum pers, 1 to w e r ladder, 1 rescue tru c k , 2 m arine u n its and 1 U tility v e h i cle as w ell as 2 com m and ve h i cles. The Ewing c o m m u n ity is ve ry d iverse in m any w ays and c o n ta in s m any h ig h -ris k c o n cerns fo r the fire com panies in Ewing Tow nship. The firs t due area in Ew ing inclu d e s, The Trenton M ercer A irp o rt th a t has over 150,000 flig h ts in clu d ing passenger travel, CSX rail fre ig h t service, The cam pus of The C ollege o f NJ w ith over 6,400 stu de nts, Interstate 295, SEPTA rail p assenger se rvice to P hiladelphia, H eadquarters and em ergency com m and cen te r fo r the NJ State Police and NJ H om eland Security, Jo ne s
Farm NJ D epartm ent o f C or rectio ns m inim um s e c u rity jail, H eadquarters fo r th e NJ De p artm en t o f T ra n sp o rta tio n , Many h ig h -ris e apartm ent b u ild in g s in clu d in g hotels, The Delaware River, and C orporate and com m ercial gro w th in c lu d ing som e under deve lo pm e nt and m ajor p lans fo r the im m e diate fu tu re . The fire sta tio n know n as Sta tio n 33, is located at 40 West Upper Ferry Road. It features 6 bays, in c lu d in g 1 pull th ro u g h bay.
-Tower Ladder 33, a 2016 Spar tan G la d ia to r C lassic LFD / Smeal 2000/ 500 w ith a 100' rear-m ount p latform -R escue 33, a 2010 Spartan G la diator / Rescue 1 W alkA round Heavy Rescue -U tility 33, a Ford F-450
-Chief 33, a C hevrolet Tahoe
-M arine 33, a RescueONE C on nector boat
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West Trenton Fire Company Engine 33-1
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West Trenton Fire Company Tower Ladder 33
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West Trenton Fire Company Engine 33
-E ngine 33, a 1996 Pierce Lance 2000/1000/30F th a t fo r m erly served th e P rospect H eights Fire Com pany
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West Trenton Fire Company Rescue 33
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Detached Garage Fire Threatens Home in Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, NJ - A de tached garage became well-in volved late Saturday night, September 14th, threatening the home and nearby structures. Around 9:30 pm, the BergenHeld FD was dis patched to 23 North Taylor Street for a reported lire in a garage. PD units quickly arrived, re ported smoke show ing and began evacuating nearby residents. Officer Chris Naylis arrived on scene to a heav ily involved 1.5-story detached garage and requested the working lire assignment, bringing a ladder from Englewood and engine from Dumont to the scene. Engine 1 arrived, wrapped the hydrant and stretched a 1.75" line down the driveway for the initial attack. A second handline was stretched as the heavy lire was knocked down. The lire was placed under control within 30 minutes as there was extensive overhaul to the garage. The home suffered minor heat damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. - CHRIS TOMPKINS
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Audubon Capt. Bob Ciccone and son, FF Brendon Ciccone, worked together at this working fire at 1015 Maple Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ on September 1, 2025.
Hampton ex-Chief Gary Magyar, Sr., left, and his son, Captain Gary, Jr., w ith the departm ent's 1959 International R200/Bruco 750-gpm pumper.
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Colonia Chemical H&L (W oodbridge Township Fire D istrict 12) Truck 12-2-1 is th is 2021 E-One Ty phoon HP95 m id-m ount platform w ith a 95’ tower. It is a “ true tru c k ” w ith no pum p and no tank. It is equipped w ith a C um m ins ISX12 500 HP Motor, and a 10KW Smart Power Generator. It features an EOne Typhoon Long 67.5” cab, 2- Electric cord reels w ith 200’ 10/3 cable in com partm ents, a camera at the bottom of the bucket w ith a m onitor at the turntable.
NEPTUNE, NJ - On September 11,2025, Glendola Fire Co. Lad der 52-2-90 responded into Neptune fo r a w orking fire. Crews conducted a thorough search of all floors, softened the stru c ture, and provided horizontal ve ntilatio n on the fire floor. Thanks to the quick and coordinated e fforts of all com panies on scene, the incident was brought under control efficiently.
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Colonia Chemical H&L (W oodbridge Township Fire D istrict 12) Engine 12-2 is th is 2014 E-One Cyclone II equipped w ith a Hale 2000-GPM pump, 750-gallon w ater tank, and 30-gallons of Class B foam. Ad ditional features include a 10-man cab, W ilbur LED light tower, lOkw generator, ProTech system and On Guard system .
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In Plumstead Tow nship (Ocean County), the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Departm ent’s antique is th is 1966 Cincinnati/W ard LaFrance 1000/500 pum per w ith 12.5 kw generator.
Colonia Chemical H&L (W oodbridge Township Fire District 12) Engine 12-1 is th is 2017 E-One Cyclone II Rescue Pumper. It is equipped w ith a Hale 2000-GPM pump, a 750-gallon w ater tank, and a 30-gallon Class B foam cell. It features a 10-man cab, W ilbur LED light tow er; a lOkw generator, ProTech and On Guard system, and a Hurst Hydraulic Extrication Tools System.
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Residents Evacuated as Flames Consume Clifton Home CLIFTON, NJ - Luckily for residents of a Clifton home, a po lice officer and a neighbor no ticed flames and were able to evacuate them as the house quickly became fully-involved. Shortly before 9:00 PM on Sep tember 6th, a Clifton police offi cer on patrol ob served flames at 288 DeMott Av enue, a 2 Vi story dwelling. He quicky called it in to dispatch, and with the help of a neighbor, assisted the occupants out as the fire rapidly spread. As firefighters arrived, the structure was involved on all floors on all sides, and threaten ing the exposures. A defensive at tack was immediately ordered and a second alarm was transmit ted. The narrow street only al lowed one rig at a time. Manpower pulled multiple lines off of Engine 1 to protect the ex posures. Electrical service lines came down in front of the struc ture. A third alarm brought addi tional units to the scene. Two lad der pipes and a ground monitor were able to assist in knocking down the heavy exterior fire within 15 minutes. Interior fire on the second floor and attic contin ued, as well as smoke issuing from all floors. Operations re mained defensive until about 9:30 when companies entered to open up and overhaul. The flames were held to the building of origin with exterior damage to the “D" expo sure. The fire is under investiga tion. No serious injuries were re ported. Units from Paterson, Passaic, Nutley, Little Falls, Montclair, and Bloomfield as sisted at the scene with another alarm level covering the fire houses.
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Second Alarm Fire Destroys Haddon Township Building HADDON TWP., NJ - At ap proximately 5:00 A.M. on Septem ber 6, 2025, the Camden County Fire Alarm Room received calls re porting a building fire at the Sgt. Scrap scrap metal business at 610 Rt. 130 in the West Collingswood Heights section of Haddon Township. Task Force 15-2 (West Collingswood Heights and auto matic aid compa nies) was dispatched. Within minutes, the first arriving units re ported fire through the roof of a 25’ X 80’ one-story Type II com mercial building. Handlines were stretched as big water was being set up and efforts were made to keep the fire from extending into the “D” exposure which was just a few feet away. Due to the fire involvement and the need to deliver a large amount of water to the scene, a second alarm was transmitted. The Camden County Haz Mat team was dispatched due to the potential issues involving the scrap metal fa cility. In short time, master streams and larger caliber hoselines were flowing big water on the fire and the fire darkened down. A large portion of the building collapsed. Rt. 130, which is a major roadway in the area, was closed in both directions to accom modate fire apparatus and hoselines. The fire was declared under control in about one hour.
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Gloucester City FF Kyle Burkhardt using a 21/2” water line to attack this second alarm fire at 610 Rt. 130, Haddon Twp, NJ on September 6, 2025.
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Firefighters direct hoseline to hit remaining fire inside the Sgt. Scrap building at 610 Rt. 130 in Haddon Township, NJ on September 6, 2025. This fire went to two alarms.
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Demarest Chief of Department John M cLaughlin answers alarm s w ith a 2022 Chevy Tahoe.
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Ham pton fire fig h te rs pose, in old and cu rren t unifo rm s, w ith the departm ent's 1899 Am erican LaFrance hose cart before entering the Boonton Fire Departm ent's Labor Day Parade.
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In Bernards Township, Basking Ridge Greg Heiner utilizes a 2021 Ford Expedition.
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In W oodbridge Township, Colonia Car 12 is a Ford Interceptor.
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The 18th W.T.C Tribute in Light Photo Shoot was a little different this year. It was a scaled down version due to the usual area having major construction for an upcoming event. Still over 50 fire, police, and EMS vehicles, along with four motorcycles, and four mounted Newark PD Officers took part at our new location in the park. A spe cial thanks goes out to the personnel of Liberty State Park for their taking over the logistics of the shoot, the departments that made the trip down to give respect, and Mother Nature giving us an ex ceptional night for the photo shoot. NEVER FORGET.
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WILDWOOD, NJ - At 10:19 a.m. on the morning of August 12th, the first alarm assignment was dispatched to the 300 West block of Glenwood Avenue for a reported dwelling fire. Chief Troiano (Chief 3) arrived within minutes and confirmed smoke showing from a one-story occu pied private residence. Squad Company 3 (D Platoon) launched an aggressive interior at tack as North Wildwood Fire De partment Ladder Company 2 conducted primary searches of the home. Fortunately, the sole occu pant had already escaped prior to fire department arrival and was
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treated on scene by Wildwood Crest EMS for smoke inhalation. No additional civilians were in side, and there were no reported injuries to either residents or fire fighters. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of ar rival. The Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. The operation was sup ported by multiple agencies. On scene were Quint Company 3, Rescue Company 3, Tower 4
(Wildwood Crest FD), and Squad 72 (Rio Grande FD). Coverage for the island during the incident was provided by Stone Harbor Fire De partment Engine Company 13, Anglesea Fire Company Ladder 2-2, and North Wildwood VFC Engine 2-1. The City of Wildwood Police Department assisted with traffic and crowd control, while Middle Township Ambulance Corps pro vided firefighter rehab. Units remained on location for approximately two hours before clearing. - COURTESY OF CITY OF WILDWOOD FIRE DEPT.
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Multi-County Response to Paterson Haz-Mat Involving Silo PATERSON, NJ - On Septem ber 13th, contractors were demol ishing the remains of a long vacant dye factory at 198 Putnam St. Dur ing the process, a large silo was top pled and the contents inside burst into flame. Shortly before noon, units were dis patched for a work ing car fire, which was later changed to a trailer fire, and eventually determined to be the silo. Unsure of the contents, a de fensive operation with a ladder pipe and several large caliber hand lines were put into operation to keep the flames from extending. Readings from the smoke prompted a shelter in place for a 2000’ radius and mul tiple mutual aid Elaz-Mat units to respond. Mutual aid Elaz-Mat and fire units responded to the scene from Newark, Jersey City, Elackensack, Nutley, Belleville, Bloomfield, and Bergen County. It was later deter mined that the smoke was not toxic and mutual aid began to be re leased. The shelter in place order was lifted at about 6:00 pm. No in juries were reported. - BILL TOMPKINS
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Overnight Blaze Quickly Contained in Cape May County TOWN BANK, NJ - During the early morning hours of August 14th at approximately 3:12 a.m.. Stations 61, 60, 62, and 51 (RIC) were dispatched to the 300 block of Linda Anne Avenue in the North Cape May section of Lower Town ship for a reported residential structure fire. Chief 61 arrived to find light smoke showing from a twostory dwelling and confirmed that all oc cupants had safely evacuated. Engine 6 l ’s crew stretched a P/i-inch hand line and initiated an interior attack, quickly knocking down a small fire located in the garage. Crews from Stations 60 and 62 assisted with ventilation and over haul operations. Firefighters re mained on scene for roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes before clearing. The cause of the fire is under in vestigation by the Lower Township Bureau of Fire Safety in conjunc tion with the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office. - COURTESY OF TOWNBANK FIRE COMPANY
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Where does inspiration come from? Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh
There are times where I cannot think of anything to write. I may read a devotional or something else that may open up my thoughts. I may see a phrase or subject, when reading books or devotions that may lead to my mind go wandering about a topic. There are times when we may need inspiration, and we need to be open to many different types of in spiration. We can be inspired by music, movies, radio programs, art work, people we watch or know, watching animals or other things. Jeff Foxworthy, who is a come dian that did “you might be a red neck if.. . had ways of making so many people laugh. When asked where he came up with his material, he simply stated that he looked at his life and his family and friends. Musicians, artists, authors, ministers, architects, even car de signers, fashion designers and so many professionals get inspired by many sources. Did you know that the flip phone was inspired by the communicators from the television show Star Trek? Have you ever thought how certain tools or businesses were in spired? It must have been interest ing to see the thought process of Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Milton Hershey, the inventor of ice cream or Cairns. Where did First Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan get the inspiration to create his rescue tool, that so many people have im itated? We may think of so many
things that do not exist. Find a need and fill it or we can see something and see a way to improve it. Where would we be without Henry Ford? What about Isaac Newton be in spired by an apple falling, to inspire him to investigate gravity more? What have you been thinking of that you have not dared to make or get patented or published? Where did the idea for the first ambulance come from? Yes, the answers are out there, and it is easy to find many dif ferent histories. Please whatever you do, do not just trust what you find on the internet. Trust the actual printed books, which cannot be changes in a whim. God gives us gifts and talents and each a different inspiration. Are you leaning into your true gifts or the talent that may need to be devel oped? If we do not develop our skills or talents or develop the ideas that God gives us, we are not only cheating God on what He has given to us, but we may be doing a disservice to hu manity. Lean into what comes into your mind, the thing that wakes you up in the middle of the night. If someone did not lean into their gifts, talents, or ideas, we would not have the computer, tele phone, medicines, therapies, music, electricity, the wheel, or anything. I have a letter from Robert Schuller, which states that God does not give someone a dream without giving the skills to accomplish the dream. It all depends on what we choose to do with that dream and if we give up. Be inspired and do something with it. Stay safe,
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In Ocean County, the Eaglesw ood Fire C om pany o f W est Creek T ow nship has in service Brush 5209. It is a 1998 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4x4 w ith a Knapheide /G & S body. It doubles as an EMS response u nit to hard to get areas, such as in the w oo ds, to tra n s p o rt p atie nts o u t to hard top roads where an am bulance w ou ld be w a itin g . It has a 250-gpm pum p, 300-gallon UPF w ater tank. O ther e qu ip m en t in clu d e s fo re s try line, 3A inch b oo ster reel, tw o w h ip lines, hand to o ls , fo re s try to o ls , a portable pum p, flo a tin g strainer, hose fittin g s , hard hats, fire sh elte rs, a b o lt cuter, Stihl saw, to o lb o x , firs t aid k it and a Stokes basket.
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Eagleswood Brush 5209, 1998 Ford F-450/Knapheide/G & S, 250/300.
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Right/rear o f Eaglesw ood's Brush 5209 show s pum p and Stokes basket.
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M illburn (Essex County, NJ) Tower 52 is th is 2025 Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis w ith an LTC 93’ mid-mount platform . It features a Gladiator MFD cab w ith a 10-inch raised roof. It is equipped w ith a Cummins X-15 605 HP m otor and an Allison 4000 EVS Transmission, a 5-section 93-foot steel aerial ladder, a 1,000 lb. tip load wet w ith a 500 lb. tip load dry, a Hale 8 FG 2000-gpm pump, and a 300-gallon water tank.
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Departmnt Profile” feature, please upload them on our website, www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@l stResponderNews.com
Iselin Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (W oodbridge Township Fire District 9.) The Iselin Volun teer Fire Company No. 1 was in corporated on February 22, 1922 as W oodbridge Town ship's Fire D istrict 6. The d is tric t served the Iselin and Colonia (present-day Colonia Volunteer Chemical Hook & Ladder Company) sections of Woodbridge, along with part of Clark Township in Union County. In 1924, Fire District 6 was abol ished and replaced with Fire D istrict 9 and Fire D istrict 11. District 11 continues to protect the west side of Iselin to this date. The m ission of Fire Dis tric t No. 9 is to protect the lives and property of the citizens and v isito rs of W oodbridge Town ship and those who require our assistantance in times of need.
The Iselin Volunteer Fire Com pany #1 (Fire District #9) is oneof-nine fire companies protecting W oodbridge Town ship, w hich is New Jersey's fifth largest m unicipality, en com passing 27-square-miles with a population of 105,000 people. The departm ent's p ri mary response area includes the east Iselin and Menlo Park Terrace sections of the Town ship, covering approxim ately six-square-miles. The fire district is very diverse and includes high rise office and hotel buildings (APA, Mar rio tt Delta, Days Inn), Amtrak's Northeast C orridor rail lines and Metro Park train station, 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, comm ercial occupancies and shopping centers, highways
(Garden State Parkway, US Route 1, US Route 9), a chemi cal research and development fa cility (BASF), and residential units including apartm ent buildings, senior citizen com plexes, and single and m ulti fam ily homes. The Iselin Volunteer Fire Com p a n y # ! is 100% volunteer. The department responds from two fire stations, and members pro vide fire fig htin g and rescue services to the residents, w ork ers, and visitors of the Iselin and Menlo Park Terrace sec tions of Woodbridge Township 24 hours a day, seven days per week. They have a proud 102 year tradition of dedicated comm unity service dating back to our founding by concerned citizens in 1922 and celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2022.
The department operates out of 2 fire stations. House 1 is lo cated at 1222 Green Street in the downtown section of the town. It was b u ilt in 1972. The other station is House 2, lo cated at 100 West Kelly Street. It serves the Menlo Park Ter race section of the town. It was built in 1984. -The departm ent’s fleet con sists of: -Chief 9-3-1, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe -Deputy Chief 9-3-2, a 2024 Chevorlet Tahoe -Rescue 9-3-3, a 1999 Ford F550 /S au lsb u ry -Air & Light 9-3-4, a 1990 Inter national / Saulsbury
-U tility 9-3-5, a 2008 Ford F-250 XL -Fire Inspector 9-3-7, a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe -Fire Official 9-3-8, Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4
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-U tility 9-3-9, a Chevrolet Ex press Van -Engine 9-2, a 2015 Seagrave Marauder II 2000/750 -Engine 9-5, a 2017 Seagrave Marauder II 2000/750 -Squad 9-6, a 2007 Seagrave 2000/500 -Ladder 9-2-4, a 1998 / 2020 Seagrave 1500/300/100' rearmount
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Vehicle News
RON JEFFERS
RON JEFFERS
H am ilton Engine 4 has been assigned a new Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/900-gwt pumper. The cab has five seats and a storage cabinet. The extended fro n t bum per has a hose basket, intake and discharge gates, intersection w arning lights and w arn ing devices installed w ithin same. There is one hard suction hose stored on each side of the rig and it also features a low hose bed. There is one cross-lay hose bed and a booster reel, wheel well storage space, fo u r rear discharge gates, one rear LDH discharge and one rear LDH intake. There are side cameras and one in the rear. This unit carries extrication tools and saws. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
Neptune City has placed into service a Seagrave Marauder 2000-gpm/750-gwt unit. The raised roof cab has e ight seats. One cross lay hose bed and a high rise pack are located above the pump panel. The extended bum per features an inlet, outlet, b u ilt in w arning devices and intersection w arning lights. In addition, it has one hard suction hose mounted on each side, low rear hose bed, rear vision camera, ground ladders and pike poles stored in a hose bed com partm ent and a rear transverse com partment. This unit also carries extrication equipm ent and saws.
RON JEFFERS
RON JEFFERS
Trenton has assigned this 2024 Ferrara 1750-gpm/750-gwt pum per w ith Engine Co. 10. It has a raised roof cab w ith six seats and w indshield "brow " light. There are three cross-lay beds, fro n t bum per intake and discharge, two rear discharge gates and low hose bed.
In Wall Township, Glendola Engine 52-2-74 has been assigned a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/650-gwt/25-gft pumper. The flat-roof cab has six seats and a storage cabi net. The extended front bumper has hose trays, an outlet and fire extinguisher storage space, plus there are two booster reels located above the pump. There is one hard suction hose located on each side of the rig. In addition, it has roll-o ut tool trays, scene lights and rear vision camera. This unit was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
RON JEFFERS
RON JEFFERS
Neptune Township Engine 34-75 is a new Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/750 model. The fla t roof cab has six seats and cabinet space, plus a transverse com partm ent. There is a low rear hose bed, rear vision camera, scene lights, a transverse stokes basket com partm ent above the pump, coffin-style com partm ents, and a tool box is located in the firs t com partm ent on the chau ffe ur's side o f the apparatus. In add itio n, it carries extrica tion tools, RIT Pack, fans, high rise pack, portable generator and an EV blanket. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
In Howell Township, the Squankum Fire Com pany has placed into service a new Rosenbauer Com m ander 2000-gpm/400-gwt/100-Ft. platform . The raised roo f cab has six seats and assorted chargers fo r hand lights and TIC's. The extended fro n t bumper has hose baskets and a discharge gate. There are three cross-lay hose beds and torque box storage.
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Vehicle News
RON JEFFERS
RON JEFFERS
Upper Saddle River has placed a rescue-pum per into service w ith the delivery of a 2025 Spartan Metro-Star 1500-gpm/1000-gpm unit. The raised roof cab has six seats and portable radio, hand light and TIC chargers. The extended fro n t bum per has a hose basket, inlet and outlet gates, and intersection w arning lights. There are three cross-lay beds, tw o rear discharge gates, a hard suction hose carried on each side of the apparatus, plus a deck gun. A stokes basket is located under the rear hose bed. It possesses a portable w inch w ith fo u r receivers, sw ing-out to o l board and scene lights. Equipment carried includes extrication tools, air bags, rescue struts, flo tatio n device, saws and other assorted tools. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co.
Fairview has replaced an engine and a rescue tru c k w ith th is 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1500-gpm/500-gwt rescue-pumper. It has a ELFD model 10-inch raised roof cab possessing eight seats. The pum p panel is located behind a com partm ent door, fea tu rin g LED gauges. There are tw o cross-lay beds and a high rise pack located above the cross-lays. There is a fro n t intake, rear intake and one rear outlet. A booster reel is located at the rear. Additional features include a light tower, scene lights, hydraulic ladder rack, Blitz-Fire m onitor m ounted at the rear and three cameras. It carries ex tricatio n to ols and 1000-feet of 5-inch LDH. The apparatus has a 175-inch wheelbase fo r narrow streets and a sm all apparatus bay. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co. Squad 1 replaced a 2002 Am erican LaFrance/RD M urray 1500-gpm pum per and a 1982 GMC/Saulsbury rescue truck.
The Anglesea Fire Co. in North W ildwood operates Quint 2-2, a 2025 Ferrera Inferno 1750-gpm/500-gwt/77' aerial. The unit was sold through Firefighter 1.
M illstone Tanker 32-96 is a 2025 Kenw orth/Alexis 1500-gpm/4000-gwt tanker appa ratus. There are tw o cross lay-hose beds on th is unit.
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RON JEFFERS
In South B runsw ick Twp. D istrict 2, M onmouth Junction placed into service a 2024 M illstone Ladder 32 has been assigned a 2025 Sutphen M onarch m odel 2000Pierce Velocity 2000-gpm/100-foot Ascendant model platform . The cab has six seats. gpm /500-gw t/m id-m ount 100-Ft. quint. The raised roo f cab has s ix seats. The ex There are tw o cross-lay beds, torque box ladder storage, rear vision camera, scene tended fro n t bum per has a hose tray, discharge gate and space fo r a w ater lights and roll-out to ol trays. It also carries extrication equipm ent. It was sold by Fire extinguisher. There are three cross-lay hose beds, scene lights and rear v isio n cam & Safety Services. era.
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On A u gu st 26th, North Hudson fire fig h te rs congratulated First B attalion Chief Al Salveson, center, on his retirem ent after 32-years of service w ith the five co m m un ities th a t are part of the regional departm ent. The chief started his career w ith the fo rm e r North Bergen Fire Departm ent and retired out of the 16th Street fireh ou se in Union City.
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On Septem ber 12th, Jersey C ity fire fig h te rs a rrived to fin d heavy fire in a R eservoir av. restaurant that had extended up the Expo su re B w all and into Exposure B, along th e narrow alleyway. Three alarm s were tra n sm itte d fo r the labor-intensive fire. This w as the second m ultiple-alarm of the afternoon. F irefighters also battled a fire in a dow ntow n high rise b uilding , earlier. The Gong C lub canteen su pplied co p io u s am ount o f bottled w ater to fire fig h te rs at both jobs.
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F ire figh te r Ed Saniew sik, right, o f Denville, sta nd s by as h is p riva te ly ow ned 1917 A m erican LaFrance Type 40 S pringfield Squad Body apparatus is inspected before the annual B oonton Fire D epartm ent's Labor Day Parade, A ugust 30th. R estoration of th is classic piece of fire apparatus was com pleted in 2022.
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ELIZABETH, N.J. - Sept. 18 - Earlier th is m onth, Elizabeth NJ Fire O fficers IAFF Local 2040 was approached by Philadelphia Po lice O fficer Alex Bires, w ho founded the 9/11 Memorial Flag Project to honor law enforcem ent, firs t responders, and those involved in the events of September 11, 2001. The initiative intends to donate the com pleted flag to the 9/11 Museum in New York City as a con tin u o u s homage. Brother Roldan organized a luncheon th is past Thursday fo r the Elizabeth Fire O fficers Association, where both current and retired firefig hte rs could sign the memorial flag. The event was held w ith the notion that each signature contributes to the collective mem ories and indicates a continued com m itm ent to never fo rg etting that day. By participating in th is program , IAFF Local 2040 m embers reiter ated th eir adm iration fo r those w ho gave th eir lives and service on 9/11. Many people regard the fla g 's trip to the museum as a living trib u te to service, com m em oration, and so lid a rity am ong em er gency responders.
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MENDHAM, NJ - On September 18th, the Mendham Fire Department was called in by the Mend ham Borough Police Departm ent fo r an unusual rescue — a deer caught in a soccer net at Mountain View School. Rescue 5 responded to the scene, where firefig hte rs carefully w orked to free the animal. The deer w as safely released back into the w ild, tu rn in g a routine call into a successful w ild life rescue.
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Rochelle Park firefig hte rs q u ickly contained an outside fire to the rear steps of a home at 75 Central Ave., on the afternoon of September 21st. No extension to the home was reported, and the fire was under control in 15 minutes.
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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.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.
Fire Prevention Month Adm ittedly, I am biased hav ing an October b irthday how ever, the Autum n is s till is a fan fa vorite fo r m any people. The cooler weather, fall colors, m ul tip le sports seasons etc... pro vide so many o pp ortu nities to enjoy life. That said, October to a firefighter also represents Fire Prevention Week w hich is a na tio nw ide acknowledgem ent of fire p rotection and prevention techniques. Some fire depart m ents have events scheduled fo r the entire month. O riginally started in 1925, Fire Prevention Week it was to com m em orate the Great Chicago Fire in 1911. President Calvin C oolidge noted that in the previous year 15,000 people died from fires in the United States ca lling the loss of life “ s ta rtlin g ” and “fo r the greater part of it could and ought to be prevented” Today the National Fire Pro te ction A sso ciatio n (NFPA) takes the lead and chooses a them e each year p ro vid ing re sources and lesson plans. The 2025 them e is “ Charge into safety: Lithium -Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Go to https://www.nfpa.org/en/events/ fire-prevention-w eek to view and order these resources. When designing a lesson plan or event fo r fire prevention the a ctivities can be divided in m ultiple ways depending on the audience. Use the fo llo w in g chart to classify by age group: -Infant: Focus on educating the parents on fire prevention and home safety -Age 2 - PreK: What can burn; F irefighters are Friends*; Matches and Lighters Smoke Detectors/alarms -Kindergarten: Know yo ur ad dress and Phone Number Call ing 911; Stop, Drop and Roll; Get Low and Go -School Age: Have a hom e es cape plan; Burn Prevention; First A id Fire Drills *Always have a firefighter dress in fron t of the kids so they can see and know there is a real per son under all that gear. If a fire fighter enters the room already dressed in fu ll gear it WILL scare the kids!
Fire Departm ents can also d i vide fire prevention a ctivities into three basic categories that can be fu rthe r m odified taking into account the above-m en tioned age groups. Start w ith “ P revention” and move on to “ Prepare” and fin a lly “ Protect” . Here are some tip s fo r each cat egory:
DROP and ROLL If you see a Firefighter, make lots of noise and make sure they see you 5. Never Return to a fire to Save Your Pets - Tell a fire fig h te r or an adult about any pets 6. Call 911 to report a fire -m a k e sure you are safe firs t. Tell the person your name, the location of the building that is on fire and the nearest cross streets.
Prevention Never Play w ith Fire - If you see m atches/lighters or other dan gerous materials, don’t touch it and notify an A dult immediately. Only use candles w ith adults and don’t leave the room w ith a candle burning. Never play around the stove, m icrow ave or other hot s u r faces. Never put paper, rags, pot holders, oven m itts and tow els on the top of the stove or in the microwave. Never play w ith things that can burn you like heaters, irons and fireplaces. If someone gets burned, tell an adult right away. Prepare Make a Fire Escape Plan w ith your fam ily including a meeting place outside and away from any danger. Make sure you know how to open w indow locks and doors Know 2 Ways out of Every Room Learn the Sound of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm s Make sure you have a sm oke alarm and carbon m onoxide de tector in every flo o r of your home and in or near every bed room. When at a friend’s house (or any unfam iliar place) always be come fam iliar w ith the exits, escape plan and meeting place. Protect If You see or are in smoke, stay low and get outside. The air near the flo o r is easier to breath and you can also see better to escape faster. If you are in a Fire, Get Out and Stay Out If your clothes catch fire, STOP,
Although the prim ary goal of fire prevention week is to reduce any incidents of fire that clearly isn’t the o nly goal. It’s also about bolstering a positive rela tio n s h ip between your fire de partm ent and the com m unity they serve. That is w here the real fire prevention happens. Think about th is fo r a sec ond. If yo ur departm ent sim ply sends out mailers w ith fire pre vention tip s then in all honesty, not o nly w ill that not have the
fire prevention im pact but is a huge disservice to that com m u nity. Seriously, what happens to m ailers as part of the daily pile of mail? Those mailers w ill likely get throw n in “ round filin g cabi n et” and yo u r departm ent w ill have missed a golden opportu nity to connect w ith the com m u nity. In contrast, a ch ild com ing home w ith a hom ework assign ment from the fire department to create an escape plan w ill all but guarantee a safety plan is put in place. What about an apparatus ro llin g th ro ug h residential n eighborhoods ta lkin g about fire prevention w ith all the adults and children as they tour a firetruck? Fire prevention in term s of reducing incidents is m ost ef fective when combined w ith per sonal contact w ith m embers of yo u r com m unity. Yes, an Open House is great but an Open House com bined w ith a block party is w here the m eaningful interactions take place; where yo u r fire prevention message
w ill have a much larger impact. Other than fire prevention a secondary goal is recruitm ent and retention. Fire departm ent program s - especially in m iddle and high sch oo ls should also fo cus on recruitm ent into Ex plorer and Junior Firefighter program s. Have applications at the ready fo r these o p p o rtu n i ties as w ell as applications (fire fig h te r and social) fo r the students to take back to their parents. Maybe there are par ents out there that just need that little nudge to take the plunge and sign up fo r firefighter 1! A lthough October is when fire prevention week takes place and where the prim ary focus is prevention, preparation and pro tection, realistically fire preven tio n takes place all year round. The best e fforts are varied and follow ed up on. The best efforts take that fire prevention m es sage to the com m unity and don’t w ait fo r the com m unity to come to you.. - JOSEPH CEA
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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ - On the afternoon of September 16th, township units were dispatched to the intersection of Allaire Road and New Bedford Road for a motor vehicle acci dent. District 3 (South Wall) arrived first and confirmed a ve hicle had overturned with one person trapped inside. Crews from District 3 stabilized the vehicle while District 2 (Glendo la) and District 1 (West Bel mar) assisted with the extrica tion. Thanks to the coordinated efforts, the patient was freed safely and sustained no major injuries.
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NEVER FORGET If you have photos you would like to see in our “Never Forget’ feature please upload them on our website, www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.
The 18th W.T.C Tribute in Light Photo Shoot was a little different th is year. It was a scaled down version due to the usual area having major construction fo r an upcom ing event. Still over 50 fire, police, and EMS vehicles, along w ith fo ur m otorcycles, and fo u r mounted Newark PD Officers to o k part at our new location in the park. A spe cial thanks goes out to the personnel of Liberty State Park fo r their taking over the logistics of the shoot, the departm ents that made the trip down to give respect, and Mother Nature giving us an ex ceptional night fo r the photo shoot. NEVER FORGET.
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Parsippany Celebrates Quadruple Wet Down PARSIPPANY, NJ - On September 20th, Parsippany firefighters celebrated a quadruple wet down fo r fo u r new pieces of E-One apparatus that are assigned to the Mount Tabor, Lake Parsippany and Parsippany Dist 6 companies.
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Man Dies in M oonachie M obile Home Explosion MOONACHIE, NJ - A man died in a mobile home explosion, September 9th. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and is being further investigated by the Bergen County Arson Squad. The explosion also sent a woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, as she was yelling at the man to get out. - JAMES WOOD
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Brivado Cigars: Where First Responders Unwind in Style Tucked away in the vibrant city of Orange, New Jersey, Brivado Cigars isn’t just another cigar lounge - it’s a sanctuary, a celebration, and a second home for heroes. Owned by Deputy Fire Chief Brian Agnew of the Flolmes Marshall Fire Company in Piscataway, Brivado Cigars is a place where first responders can kick back, relax, and enjoy the finer things in life - all while being hon ored for their service. Located at 14 N. Center Street, Orange, NJ, Brivado Ci gars stretches across a generous 6,000-square-feet, offering the perfect blend of luxury, leisure, and community. From the moment you step through the door, it’s clear that this isn’t your average cigar spot. The vibe is elevated yet wel coming, the energy is electric, and the amenities? Next level. To show appreciation for those who protect and serve, every Tuesday is First Responder Ap preciation Day, with half-price day passes offered exclusively for firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and other first respon ders. It’s Brian Agnew’s personal way of giving back to the brother hood and sisterhood he knows so well, serving for over 19 years. “Brivado is more than cigars,” says Agnew. “It’s about creating a space for camaraderie, reflection, and celebration. As a firefighter, I know how important it is to de-
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compress and connect with people who understand the weight of the work we do.” And connect, they do. Brivado Cigars boasts one of New Jersey’s largest walk-in hu midors, stocked with premium, hand-rolled cigars for every palate. Add to that its BYOB status, 15 high-definition TVs broadcasting every major network game, an in sanely efficient, hospital-grade ventilation system, and the com fort of plush leather seating, and it’s easy to see why this has be come a go-to destination for cigar lovers and public servants alike. But it’s not just about the smoke. Brivado also features a private, non-smoking banquet space that accommodates up to 100 guests, ideal for hosting birthday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, promo tion ceremonies, union meetings, fundraisers, car and bike rallies, and more. Whether it’s a night out with the crew or a full-blown event, Brivado delivers a tailored experience with class and flair. What truly sets Brivado apart is its mobile cigar operation ready to roll into your firehouse or fundraiser and bring the Brivado experience on-site. Whether it’s a department event, wedding, or
community celebration, the team provides top-tier service and even offers custom-labeled cigars for wet-downs, weddings, birth an nouncements, promotions, re tirements, and charitable events - a personal touch that adds a nice touch to any occasion. Agnew, a lover of cigars, scotch, and bourbon, founded Brivado Cigars with a simple phi losophy: cherish the moment. That vision echoes throughout the space - from the curated accessories and private cigar lockers to the laugh ter and memories shared nightly among its guests. So if you’re a first responder looking for a spot that honors your commitment and caters to your lifestyle, make your way to Brivado. Because when the shift ends, you deserve a place that un derstands what it means to serve and celebrates you for it. Brivado Cigars 14 N. Center St., Orange, NJ 732-366-3044 www.brivadocigars.com brivadocigars@gmail.com
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MEMORIAL BOARD If you have photos you would like to see in our “Memorial Board’ feature please upload them on our website, www.lstResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com.
FRANK SAIA
Fully Involved Vehicle Fire Contained in Audubon BARNEGAT LIGHT VOLUIfTEER FIRE COMPANY
Over the weekend of September 1st, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Com pany #1 received the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mayor K irk O. Larson. A life member of the fire company, Mayor Larson served over 15 years as an active firefig hte r and past en gineer, and he has long been a dedicated supporter of both the de partm ent and the tow n. Mayor Larson regularly swore in officers at the com pany’s instal lation din ne rs and leaves a legacy of service th a t continues through his son, K irk Jr., the departm ent’s current engineer. The fire com pany expressed heartfelt condolences to the Larson fa m ily and emphasized the im portance of com ing together as a com m unity to honor his life. Purple and black m ourning bunting has been displayed, a tra d itio n a l sym bol in the firs t responder com m un ity s ig n ifyin g respect, rem em brance, and the im pact of the individual on those around them.
AUDUBON, NJ - On August 22,2025, at approxim ately 12:30 P.M., Task Force One (Engine/Squad Com panies from Audubon, Mt. Ephraim, and Oaklyn), were dispatched to the rear of the Black Horse Pike Shopping Center, in A udubon, fo r the report of a vehicle fire. Mt. Ephraim Fire Chief Matt Frankowski arrived and reported a vehicle fu lly involved. Audubon FF Jim m y Koch used the hose line to extinguish the fu lly involved vehicle fire.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Where are they now?” feature please upload them on our website www. 1RBN.com or email them to Lindsey@lstResponderNews.com
Read more articles from around New Jersey on our website! V isit 1st Responder News a t ww w.1RBN.com This 2001 KME 2000-gpm/300-gwt/95-foot platform saw o riginal duty in Princeton. It is now part of the Trenton Fire Department and assigned to Ladder Co. 4.
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35 Things Every Firefighter M ust Know and Do
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FIRE COMPANY LOGOS I f y o u h a v e p h o to s y o u w o u ld lik e to se e in o u r “ F ire C o m p a n y L o g o s “ fea tu re p le a s e u p lo a d th e m o n o u r w e b s ite , w w w . 1 s tR e sp o n d e rN e w s.c o m o r e m a il th e m to L in d s e y @ ls tR e s p o n d e r N e w s .c o m .
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35 Things Every Firefighter Must Know and Do By Frank Viscuso Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MAO 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $39.00 This is a soft cover Fire Engi neering book measuring six inches by nine inches, with 203 pages. This book starts off with thirteen favorable comments from noted individuals who have read it. I want to add my most favor able comment to this list to tell the reader that it is a book to be read from the start of your career through to the end of it. It is a book that promotes appreciation
of your being appointed to being a firefighter and doing the job right throughout your career. It starts by becoming one of the team by earn ing your way into it. The right at titude is most important. It should be your primary job as opposed to being a part time job second to an other job you may have. Many who have jobs become firefighters to secure job security and benefits. They put their time in, retire and go back to their other job full time. This book promotes vital advice that one should adhere to from start to finish. It promotes safety, knowledge of your job in protect ing people and property, as well as showing respect for those we serve such as taxpayers, travelers and transients who pass through our ju risdiction such as truck drivers, bus drivers and what have you. At the end of each chapter are reflec tion prompts with two questions the reader is asked to consider. Going the extra mile, giving 110 percent and just plain doing the job you were hired to do to the best of your ability is all about what this book will show you. Teamwork is the key and this book provides you with the blueprint to achieve it. The cost of the book is well worth the expenditure.
JOHN M . MALECKY
In Ocean County, the New Egypt Fire Company of Plumstead Township has th is logo on its antique Ward LaFrance pumper. It is a camel pulling a horse-drawn pumper.
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APPARATUS FROM OCEAN COUNTY This month we travel to Ocean County from one end to the other. Featured is one apparatus from the north end and the rest from the south end. In the north end is Brick Town ship's Laurelton Fire Company, which has a new Pierce pumper. Laurelton has three stations. In the south end we feature three apparatus from the Ea gleswood Fire Company in West Creek Township. One is a Spartan ER pumper, another is a Spartan Metro Star/Marion Body pumper, and the third is a Freightliner M2, 112/U.S. Tanker. Going further south is West Tuckerton in Little Egg Harbor Town ship. Featured there is a Spartan ER Star pumper, a Kenworth T-880/Spartan tender and lastly a Ford/Knapheide dive truck. In apparatus news, it appears that Absolute Fire Protection has become the New Jersey distributor for W.S. Darley fire apparatus in addition to being an E-ONE dealer. They have re ceived an order from Somerville (Somerset County) for an E-ONE HP75 quint. It will have a Cyclone chas sis, 2000-gpm pump and 500-gallon water tank. They have delivered a Darley tactical pumper to Sea Isle City (Cape May County) on a Ford F550 chassis. Hampton Township (Sus sex County) received an E-ONE 3,000-gallon tanker on a Freightliner 114 SD chassis. Emergency Equipment Sales & Service delivered a Marion heavy res cue to Rutherford (Bergen County) on an HME 1871 W LFD chassis with 12-inch raised roof cab. Other specs are a Cummins L9, diesel engine, 19foot body with rooftop walkway, Will Burt led light tower, 15 kw PTO gen erator, ground ladders through the rear, Ramsey 12 VAC winch and an chor points, speedy dry hopper, active air system, and Haas safety alert. It has custom uplifting with lighting and compartments by EES along with spe cial tool mounting and special graph ics to identify Rescue 5. Their ambulance division has delivered an Excellance Type III to the Gloucester County EMS. They have received or ders from Midland Park EMS (Bergen County) for a Type III Tri Star ambu lance and from Hopewell Township (Mercer County) for a new High Ground Conversion T350 AWD Type II ambulance. A second order was re ceived from Hopewell to perform a remount of their Ford E 450 Type II. Defender Emergency Products has delivered four Medix ambulances to On Time Medical transport in Roselle (Union County). Three are Type II on Ford Transit van chassis and one is a Type III RP 90 on a Ford E-chassis. Campbell Supply has received an order form the Robertsville FC in Marlboro Township (Monmouth County) for a Spartan/SVI wet rescue with ELFD cab having a 20-inch raised roof. Specs include a Cummins X 15, 565 hp diesel engine, 26-foot non-walk-in body, four cylinder air cascade, Sierra booster, Waterous 750-gpm pump, 300-gallon water and 20-gallon foam tanks, Aquis foam system, Harrison 15 kw generator and P le a s e s e n d a n y c o m m e n ts o r n e w s t id b i ts y o u m ig h t h a v e a b o u t A p p a r a t u s o f t h e M o n th t o u s a t 1 s t R e s p o n d e r N e w s , 1 A r d m o r e S tr e e t. N e w W in d s o r , N Y 1 2 5 5 3 . O r y o u c a n e -m a il t h e m to A p p a r a tu s @ l s tR e s p o n d e r N e w s .c o m .
APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
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West Creek Township, Eagleswood FC, T-5208, 2009 Freightliner M2-112/U.S. Tanker, 750/4000/8 inch rear dum p.
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B rick Tow nship, Laurelton FC, E-2311, 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/650. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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L ittle Egg Harbor Tow nship, W. Tuckerton, Dive 7117, 2013 Ford F-450, Super D uty/Knapheide.
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West Creek Township, Eagleswood FC, E-5211, 2024 Spartan ER Metro Star 2000/1000/30. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.
JOHN M . MALECKY
Little Egg Harbor Township W. Tuckerton FC, E-7121,2024 Spartan ER, Metro Star 1500/750. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.
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West Creek Township, Eagleswood FC, E-5201, 2009 Spartan Metro Star/Marion Body, 1500/1000, 8 kw generator. Command Light. Firefighter 1 has delivered three Ferrara Cinder custom pumpers. One went to the East Orange FD (Essex County) for Engine 5. Specs include an extended cab with 8-inch raised roof and 6 seats, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax 1500-gpm pump, front intake, four 2 14-inch dis charges off of the rear, right side LDH discharge, 750-gallon water tank (L
shape for low hose bed, 58 % inches from ground to floor), heavy duty ex truded aluminum body, roof hook storage in the hose bed and rear trans verse compartment, five hooks total and ladders and high rise pack storage above the right side compartments. The other two went to the North Hud son Regional Fire Rescue (Hudson County). Specs include an extended cab with 8-inch raised roof, Cummins
Little Egg Harbor Township, W. Tuckerton FC, T-7108,2024 Kenworth T-880/Spartan ER 2000/3500 and three 10 inch dumps. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC. L9, 450 hp diesel engine, Hale Qmax 1750-gpm pump, front intake, right side and rear LDH discharge, 750-gallon water tank, (L shaped for low hose bed, 58 % inches ground to floor), heavy duty extruded aluminum body and ladders and high rise pack storage above the right side compartments. Fire & Safety Services has received an order for a Pierce Enforcer pumper from Roseland (Essex County). Pierce
deliveries include a Saber pumper to the Tri County FC in Mansfield Township (Warren County); two Arrow XT pumpers to the City of Elizabeth (Union County); an En forcer PUC pumper to Montvale (Bergen County) and an Enforcer pumper to the City of Clifton (Passaic County).
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