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New York: Timothy Klein, 31 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 24,2022 Death Date: April 24,2022 Fire Department: Fire Department of New York Initial Summary: On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Firefighter Timothy Klein responded to a 3 alarm fire at 108-26 Avenue N in Brook lyn. While fighting the fire, he was critically injured. He was removed from the building and taken to the Brookdale University Hospi tal Center, where he passed away from his in juries. Colorado: Stephen Smith, 47 Rank: Fire Marshal Incident Date: April 23,2022 Death Date: April 23,2022 Fire Department: West Douglas County Fire Protection District Initial Summary: On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Fire Marshal Stephen Smith responded to the scene of a residence after a 9-1-1 call reported an electrical box had blown off of the house. After the crew confirmed there were no injuries and no fire had occurred, the elec trical utility company was notified to respond. Fire Marshal Smith returned to the station and went home. Minutes later, firefighters were dispatched to a medical emergency where they found Fire Marshal Smith unconscious in his car. Life-saving efforts were performed and he was rushed to Castle Rock Hospital but could not be revived. He passed away from an apparent heart attack. Virginia: Rory “Bud” Swanson, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 20,2022 Death Date: April 20,2022 Fire Department: Lower King & Queen Fire - EMS Initial Summary: On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Firefighter Rory “Bud" Swanson was out working on fundraising efforts for the de partment when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He was pronounced de ceased at the scene. Initial reports are that he suffered a medical emergency which resulted in the accident. Investigation into the incident continues. Oklahoma: Jason Smith, 43 Rank: Captain Incident Date: April 5,2022 Death Date: May 8,2022 Fire Department: Balko Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, April 5,2022, Captain Jason Smith and Firefighter Tyler Morris from the Balko Fire Department were burned when their truck rolled over in a ditch. The two were operating at the scene of the Beaver River Fire in Beaver County. Both were treated in the bum unit at the University

Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Captain Smith was released from the hospital on April 19,2022, and had a checkup on April 27, 2022. Captain Smith took a turn for the worse and passed away on Sunday, May 8,2022, from the bum injuries he sustained at the inci dent. West Virginia: John Dean Forbush, 24 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 1,2022 Death Date: May 1,2022 Fire Department: Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, May 1,2022, Firefighter John Dean Forbush responded to the scene of a vehicle crash at the Elk River in Braxton County, West Virginia. While at tempting to rescue a mother and daughter after their SUV was driven into the water, he was caught in the current and drowned. The vehicle crash is being reported as a murdersuicide. Investigation into the incident contin ues. California: Darin Banks, 26 Rank: Wildland Firefighter Incident Date: May 6,2022 Death Date: May 6,2022 Fire Department: Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc. Initial Summary: On Friday, May 6,2022, Wildland Firefighter Darin Banks was as signed to a Type II Initial Attack Hand Crew working to prepare an area for a prescribed burning in Tuolumne County. While working the area, he was hit by a dead tree that fell. He was transported down the hill to the medics where CPR was performed. All life-saving measures were unsuccessful and he was pro nounced deceased. Minnesota: Ryan Leif Erickson, 63 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 12,2022 Death Date: May 12,2022 Fire Department: BlomkestFire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Firefighter Ryan Leif Erickson was paged to respond to a weather watch due to impending violent storms. As he was leaving his farm. Firefighter Erickson was struck by a grain bin that was lifted off its' foundation rolling off of a shed and landing on top of him, crashing him, and killing him instantly. Kentucky: Sean Patrick McAdam, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 9,2022 Death Date: May 11,2022 Fire Department: Louisville Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, May 9,2022, while on-duty at the fire station, Firefighter Sean Patrick McAdam suffered a medical

emergency. He was immediately transported to the University of Louisville Hospital but passed away on Wednesday, May 11,2022, from an apparent CVA. Colorado: Harold Joe Cordova, 83 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 1,2022 Death Date: May 1,2022 Fire Department: Central Conejos Fire Protection District Initial Summary: On Sunday, May 1,2022, Firefighter Harold Joe Cordova responded to a grassland fire near Manassa, to help with protecting structures. Shortly after arriving at the scene, he told colleagues that he wasn't feeling well and went home. A short time later, his family called 9-1-1 and he was rushed to the Conejos County Hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack. Indiana: Terry Lee Cassidy, 64 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: May 23,2022 Death Date: May 26,2022 Fire Department: Sparta Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, May 23, 2022, Firefighter Terry Lee Cassidy re sponded to a medical emergency at a resi dence. While assisting at the scene, Firefighter Cassidy started experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. He was immedi ately transported to the local hospital where he remained until his passing on Thursday, May 26,2022. North Carolina: Brandon Yaeger, 32 Rank: Firefighter/Driver Incident Date: May 31,2022 Death Date: May 31,2022 Fire Department: Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Firefighter/Driver Brandon Yaeger, while on-duty at the fire station, was found deceased in his bunkroom. The nature of his death is pending.

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The New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief s Association held their 7th an nual training seminar on October 1st. This was the second year that the as sembly was held at New Jersey City University, in Jersey City. Close to 400 career and volunteer firefighters and fire officers were in attendance. Once again, the NJDFCA assem bled a group of excellent speakers. They not only lectured, but provided stories from their time on the line, aka “war stories.” You know, the kind of stories told at the firehouse kitchen table. It kept everyone interested in all that they had to say. Stories that all could relate to. This year's speakers were retired FDNY Battalion Chief Bob Bums, retired FDNY Chief of Department Tom Richardson and retired North Providence Battalion Chief John Cagno, Jr. Again, the NJDFCA has a way to find down-to-earth speakers. And again, retired FDNY Deputy Chief and author Vincent Dunn was on hand as the goodwill ambassador. At these events, he's like a movie star! The “furthest traveled" award went to Elria, Ohio, career Firefighter Ethan Bansek. The 26-year-old trav eled to New Jersey because he wanted to “meet one of the greatest leaders of all times,” in reference to Chief Dunn. Fie was presented with an autographed book by the chief and had his photo taken with his hero. When the seminar was over, he re ferred to the day as an “amazing class of experience.” Battalion Chief Richardson was on first with his “Common Sense Com mand-Stay Focused on the Mission.” During his career, he served as a safety battalion, haz-mat chief, and he was an original member of the In cident Management Team. Know

what to do and then do your best. Get better by practicing things learned during training. Needed are aware ness, work and discipline to become a better leader. “Never grow a wishbone where your backbone should be,” he said. “Flope is not a plan!” Chief Richardson mentioned “the power of the pause.” At an incident make a “mental checklist” of what is needed to be done before moving for ward. In his advanced career, he learned that the “power to pause” evolved into a “leadership pause.” Pause, think and ask legitimate ques tions. “Great leadership requires personal courage,” he said. “Not just tactical courage at emergency operations, but also moral courage. The courage to address personnel issues and per formance problems. The courage to speak out and do the right tiling, even when it may make you temporarily unpopular. The moral courage-'the courage to act'-comes from inside you.” Up next was Battalion Chief John Cagno, Jr. with “That was then-this is now: The need to adopt behavioral cultural change in the fire service.” The chief used audience participation during his time with a combination of serious learning and some amuse ment. Chief Cagno spent some time in New Jersey with the NJDFCA presi dent, Charles Lind, Jr., along with other members and friends of the or ganization. Ice breaking. Getting to know each other. As a matter of fact, during his lecture a retired Hackensack lieutenant raised his hand. Chief Cagno said, “Yes, Uncle Lenny.” The Brotherhood. “Leadership is simple, provided that you understand the moral respon sibility and consequences that come with the decisions you must make,” he said. “Every action has a consequence-sometimes positive, some times negative.” Chief Cagno discussed fire service culture and how to change a cultural behavior in a positive direction. “Remember, our profession (cul ture) has the notorious distinction of

RON JEFFERS Retired North Providence Battalion Chief John Cagno, Jr., left, used audience participation during his lecture.

RON JEFFERS Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Bob Burns makes a point at the NJDFCA seminar, in October.

always providing us with the test be fore the lesson.” Chief Tom Richardson covered “Common sense command-stay fo cused on the mission.” The chief led off by recognizing his mentors on the job and his father. Those that helped him along the way in his career. Especially those that have guided us and have passed on. “Those people you never forget.” Fie stressed knowing the history of your department and teach your peo ple the history. To the public, firefighters are “problem solvers on their worst days.” When he was interviewed for Chief of Department he was asked what his number one priority would be as chief. TTis answer was, “Communica tion.” Know your people-names and families. Know their strengths/weaknesses. Listen to them. Set the tone. Make sure they know your expecta tions. The chief said he would clean his schedules on Fridays and visit an EMS station in the morning and a firehouse in the afternoon, to stay in touch with his members. Fie also knew he'd have a good lunch! Fie wore leisure clothes and would take in a run on the apparatus. Something he missed. Fie continued his list: Get dirty with them. Lead by example. Drill. Engage them. Know the pulse of your company/department. Officer solidarity. Say, “Thank you”! During breaks, several fire service related vendors were on hand to show off their equipment and answer ques tions. Refreshments were provided by the Bell & Siren and Gong Club crews. In addition. Chief Dunn, retired North Hudson Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo and Professor Glenn Corbett autographed copies of their books. Over the years, familiar faces of fire officers and firefighters continue

RON JEFFERS Retired FDNY Chief of Department Tom Richardson. He took time to visit EMS stations and firehouses on Fridays. "Communica tions," is very important. Know your people.

to be in attendance. Proof that they re spect and enjoy the programs that the officers and members of the NJDFCA have provided over the years. DOWNS: Fire damaged a mixed use building on Bridge St. in Frenchtown on Sept. 29th. The Red Cross as sisted apartment dwellers, officials said. UPS: On Sept. 20th the Red Bank F.D. launched Marine 1. The vessel will be on call with a presence on the Navesink River for local and neigh boring community emergency inci dents. The 26-foot SeaArk fire boat was acquired from the NJ Forestry Department, this year. All of the work to get the craft into service was per formed by the volunteer members. The work involved a new motor, con trols, electrical system, fire pump and paint job. “We are humbled and thankful for the donations received that helped us to repair our newly ac quired fire rescue boat,” said Red Bank Fire Chief Nick Ferraro. DOWNS: A car fire broke out in side of the Holland Tunnel on Oct. 2nd. There were no injuries according

to the Port Authority. Eastbound lanes on the Jersey City side of the tunnel were briefly shut down to traffic. UPS: John Casiero has been pro moted to fire captain in West Orange. DOWNS: A woman died as the re sult of a fire in a Maple Ave. dwelling in Pohatcong Twp., Oct. 5th, accord ing to 69 News. UPS: Recently promoted to battal ion chief in Bayonne were John Andreychak and Tom Obiedzinski. New captains are James Stendardo, Ed Skowronski, Sean Boyle, William Rabbitt, David Korzun, Robert Baran, Michael Pelliccio, Leo Smith III and Ryan Lucas. DOWNS: An October 10th explo sion forced a dozen people out of their 11th Avenue homes in Paterson. Fire Chief Brian McDermott said the ex plosion may have been gas related. He added that there was a small fire that a neighbor put out with a garden hose. There were no injuries reported. UPS: Paul Fuller has been pro moted to fire chief in Brigantine. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Ups & Downs Continued from Page 8 DOWNS: Nine families were dis placed as the result of a 3-alarm fire in a West Branch Ave. apartment complex in Pine Hill, Oct. 7th. The Pine Hill marshals office said the fire was caused by an improperly discarded cigarette on the balcony of an apartment. UPS: In Hackensack, Anthony Riehl was promoted to deputy fire chief. Keith Rosazza has been pro moted to fire captain. DOWNS: Sixty-five residents were displaced as the result of a 4alarm fire that spread through a Hamilton Ave. apartment building in Passaic on the morning of Oct. 14th. No injuries were reported by officials. UPS: Newly promoted deputy fire chiefs in Elizabeth are Edgar Ruiz and Thomas Kelly. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire involv ing a Zion Rd. dwelling in Hillsbor ough, Oct. 6th, was found to be sparked by an electrical panel prob lem, officials said. UPS: A new addition to the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute, in Mahwah, fea tures a two-story training mall and a new four-story fire training build ing with nine propane simulators, a county spokesperson said. DOWNS: Hackensack firefight ers teamed up to extricate a victim that was “heavily entrapped” in a pickup truck that was struck by a passenger train at the Central Av enue crossing, on Oct. 15th, accord ing to a department Facebook post. The victim was transported to HUMC. UPS: New firefighters in Roselle are De Andre Jones, Daniel Meiert and Christopher Nix Johnson. DOWNS: A 4-alarm fire de stroyed a large home on Hillside Ave. in Upper Saddle River, near the New York state line, on Oct. 15th. Units from Rockland County, N. Y., assisted and numerous tankers were called in from various N. J. De partments. No occupants were home at the time of the fire, officials said. The 10,000-square-foot house was estimated to be worth more than $2.5 million, according to a report in “The Record.” UPS: On October 18th, Morris town firefighters forced open a locked door and pulled an uncon scious woman from a burning Elm St. apartment, according to MorristownGreen.com. On the front lawn, firefighters applied CPR and re vived her. Fire Chief Robert Flana gan said. The victim was taken to St. Barnabas M.C., in Livingston, for treatment of smoke inhalation, the chief said. DOWNS: A 2-alarm fire at a Columbus Ave. apartment building in Phillipsburg, Oct. 16th, displaced 16 residents, officials said. UPS: In October, Somerville of ficials and first responders assem

bled for a groundbreaking ceremony for the borough's new emergency services complex at Gaston Ave. and Cliff St. “The complex will put Somerville's police department and fire companies under one roof for the first time,” said Mayor Dennis Sullivan. DOWNS: A fire that apparently started in an abandoned Amherst Ave. home in East Orange, Oct. 19th, spread to three other dwellings, forcing residents to flee, according to WABC-TV. UPS: The Teaneck Fire Depart ment received $437,000 in federal funds to purchase portable radios. DOWNS: Residents of a Femdale Rd. home in Ocean City were dis placed due to a fire that consumed the building, Oct. 18th. All residents got out safely and a pet dog was res cued by city firefighters, officials said. UPS: A large deer that was trapped in a lagoon near Ship Court in Toms River was saved by mem bers of the East Dover and Silverton fire companies that responded with their marine units on Oct. 18th, of ficials said. The deer was safely guided back to land near Cattus Is land. DOWNS: It took about two hours for Elizabeth firefighters to extin guish a large fire at the Highway Services towing company lot, Oct. 20th. Authorities believe about 35 cars were damaged, sending a huge column of black smoke over the neighborhood. UPS: In October, Cheryl Asmussen, of Elmwood Park, was rec ognized by the Bergen County Fire Prevention Association as the 2022 Fire Inspector of the Year. DOWNS: After extinguishing a fire in a Summer Ct. dwelling, Oct. 23rd, Trenton firefighters located the body of a deceased adult male on the first-floor. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force has opened an investigation to deter mine the cause of the fire and the cause of the victim's death, accord ing to county Prosecutor Angelo Onofrio. UPS: Due to the increase in call volume, Howell Township author ized the creation of the first full time EMS unit that will operate through the police department. The unit is staffed by state certified EMTs, officials said. The first aid squads will continue to provide service to the community. DOWNS: One resident at the Frank J. Budd Senior Living Center died and another injured due to a fire that occurred on Oct. 15th in Burlington City. The fire was quickly extinguished, but firefight ers located a deceased resident in side the building, officials said. UPS: Newark firefighters, in part nership with the American Red Cross, installed free smoke detec

tors at residences in the city's South Ward, Oct. 15th, officials said. DOWNS: A child at a Lakewood yeshiva was airlifted to a regional trauma center after suffering serious bums to his legs, Oct. 27th. There was minor fire damage reported to the school and no other injuries re ported. Investigators suspect the fire may have been set intentionally, ac cording to “Shore News Network.” UPS: Little Silver recently cre ated a Swiftwater Rescue Unit. It is a marine emergency response team composed of 12 members of the L.S.F.D. and L.S. Emergency Med ical Services units. Each member is a certified water rescue technician. The unit was made possible with the donations of dry suits, emergency rescue flotation devices and a 14foot INMAR Search & Rescue in flatable boat, according to “The Two River Times.” The impact of Super

Storm Sandy and intensifying weather-related events made the borough take steps to expand pro tection and services to its residents and neighboring municipalities. DOWNS: Westwood Firefighter Kevin May, 29, suffered a cardiac incident after responding to a call on October 16th. The next morning, FF May experienced chest pains and difficulty breathing. He was taken to a local hospital. A procedure to in sert a stent was performed and he was released from the hospital under a doctor's care, October 20th. On October 25th, FF May was found unresponsive at his home. CPR was initiated, and EMS was called, but efforts to revive him were unsuc cessful, according to FirefighterCloseCalls.com. FF May served with the Westwood F.D. for 11years. UPS: In September, North Hud

son Fire Captain Pete Mancini, of Rescue Co. 1, was inducted into the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame for his baseball talent at Memorial High School, West New York. Mancini holds the distinction of having been drafted three times by major league organizations. He was named an all-county and second team all state player in his high school senior year. Drafted by the Boston Red Soxs, he opted to attend Seton Hall University instead. His collegiate career included being named the MVP of the Big East Tournament in his senior year. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers while in college and finally the Bal timore Orioles. Following gradua tion, he spent a season in the Orioles organization. His coaching career included a stint at North Bergen High School

RON JEFFERS North Hudson Captain Pete Mancini, right, of Rescue Co. 1, takes a blow with his crew after operating at a Bergenline Avenue fire, West New York, in July. Captain Mancini was recently inducted into the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame for his baseball talent.

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Woman Rescued in Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - On October 10th, a two-alarm blaze broke out in a second floor apartment at 192 Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. Smoke was showing from the second floor as firefighters from Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge arrived. During the primary search, a woman with smoke in halation was found and removed. The fire was quickly knocked down within 15 minutes. Companies vented and checked for extension. The woman was transported to the hospital. Lodi and Moonachie also assisted at the scene.

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Multi-Alarm Fire Destroys Passaic OMD PASSAIC, NJ - An overnight fire destroyed a mixed-use building in Passaic in the early morning hours of October 14th. Shortly before 2:00 A.M., compa nies were dispatched to 64 Hamilton Ave. on a reported struc ture fire. As first due companies arrived in the neighborhood, they reported a heavy smoke condi tion in the area. Due to light rain, the smoke was laying low. A working fire was transmit ted, followed shortly after by a sec ond-alarm. Companies reported fire in a rear apartment. The fire rapidly ex tended through the second floor to the third floor and cockloft, and also spread to the grocery store on the comer. As interior crews re ported that conditions were wors ening, a third-alarm was stmck and firefighters were forced to evacuate the fire building and begin exterior defensive operations as fire vented through the roof. Master streams from Passaic Ladders 1 and 2, along with Paterson and East Rutherford tower ladders operated. During exterior operations a col lapse of the roof and wall of the building occurred. The fire was initially fueled by gas-fed flames from a first-floor apartment, officials said. No in juries were reported, but 65 resi dents were displaced according to Mayor Hector Carlos Lora. The fire was knocked down some three hours later. Mutual aid assisting on the scene came from Paterson, Clifton, Wallington, Carlstadt, Rutherford and East Rutherford. The Ameri can Red Cross was assisting the displaced residents. - DAMIEN DANIS

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RON JEFFERS Fairview Firefighter Barney Bulay, of Truck Co. 2, has served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 50-years and counting. He has served numerous terms as chief of department.

TEANECK, NJ - Firefighters chased pockets of fire at a house fire Tuesday night, October 4th, that took just under one hour to bring under control. Teaneck firefighters were dis patched to the area of 770 Downing St. for a neighbor reporting smoke coming from the roof of a house. Police officers arrived within min utes and reported a heavy smoke condition on the second floor of 773 Downing St., with no residents at the home. Battalion Chief Robins arrived

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and confirmed a working fire with fire showing from the first floor, 'Charlie-Delta' corner. Squad 24 ar rived on scene and stretched an ini tial attack line through the front door to the rear of the house and lo cated a fire in the kitchen. A sec ond-alarm was transmitted, bringing in mutual aid to the scene. Truck 1 and additional Teaneck units arrived on scene and went to

work with secondary water supply, searches and ventilation. The fire was knocked down quickly, how ever it had extended to the second floor. Crews opened up walls and pulled ceilings chasing pockets of fire until bringing it fully under control in just under one hour. Mutual aid from Englewood, Elackensack, Bogota, and Ridge field Park assisted on scene. No in juries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. -CHRIS TOMPKINS

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RON JEFFERS Children, and their parents, were given fire safety tips and gifts during the annual Fire Prevention assembly sponsored by McDon ald's in Edgewater, October 11th. Along with Edgewater, East Bergen mutual aid fire units from Cliffside Park, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Fairview, Englewood Cliffs, plus a New Milford tower ladder, participated in the events.

JAMES WOOD, SR. Jersey City Firefighter/Wallington volunteer at Eng. 202 Kevin Barnas, tied the knot in the hose line. Kevin and his bride, Lori, were married on October 14th at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Wallington. God bless with many healthy and happy years to both of you, and may you both have a bunch of little flames!

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MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY! I am thinking about killin g myself Chaplain’s Corner Didymus McHugh How do you think that you would respond to that radio transmission? It is not that easy. How would you feel if you were saying, "I am so frustrated. I am screaming out for help and nobody hears me. They ask how I am doing and when I tell them that I need help or feel depressed, they just tell me to get some help. GREAT ADVICE, what do you think I was doing? The other great advice is to 'snap out of it'. Why should I keep going, if nobody notices that I am alive? Nobody really knows what I am going through." There are times that people may make it obvious that they are hurting, and there are times where we may have to actually be observant. Do we really pay attention to oth ers in our life? Do we know when someone is not behaving as normal? Are we willing to ask them what is happening in their lives? Do we make time in our lives to sit and help others? Or are you so wrapped up in your own life that nobody else matters? I have seen many people who say that real men do not discuss it, or real men do not cry. I tell you, only a real man can cry and is willing to get the help they need. Guess what, many people may be feeling the same way, but will be too stubborn to get the help they need and then they will wonder why it may develop into depression or PTSD. Please understand that 20% of people have a mental health issue, and that police officers and firefighters have a fivefold chance of developing PTSD or depression compared to the civilian population, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians. We also experience or see more trauma that the general popula tion and everything may feel like they pile up on us, if we do not ask for as sistance as we experience it. There are times when you may be overwhelmed by circumstances that you are going through. You may be in distress, but I will tell you that the sit uation is only temporary. It may not feel that way and it may feel like the end of the world, but please reach out for help. You are worth it. Do not lis ten to people who do not give you proper advice. Find people that are willing to assist you. Find people will ing to sit with you to listen and en courage. Your life may seem like this situation, but the situation is only tem porary. You are strong to seek out as sistance. It is alright to cry. Sometimes that is the only way that people know that things are overwhelming for you. Some of the things that may con tribute to wanting to take our life may be untreated or undiagnosed depres

sion. Depression, anxiety, and sub stance problems, especially when un addressed, increase risk for suicide, according the American Association of Suicidology, but most people who man age their mental health conditions can go on with their lives. When we have heart problems or cancer, we seek as sistance, so why not when we may need assistance handling life issues or things that make us feel overwhelmed. The risk factors and behaviors, ac cording to the American Association of Suicidology are:

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In Lawrence Township (Cumberland County), the Cedarville Fire Department has in service Brush 1706. It is a 2005 Ford F-550 XL Super Duty 4x4 with a Stahl body and Liberty Truck Equipment workmanship. It has a 250-GPM CET pump, a 300-gallon water tank and a Scotty foam system with 8-gallon tank. In ventory includes a one-inch reel, 1 16-inch pre-connect, one-inch forestry dead load, 100-feet of 2 16-inch supply line, fire rakes, hand fire extinguishers, saws, two floodlights and oil dry.

Risk factors Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to take their life.

Health Mental health conditions -Depression -Substance use problems -Bipolar disorder -Schizophrenia -Personality traits of aggression, mood changes and poor relationships -Conduct disorder -Anxiety disorders -Serious physical health conditions including pain -Traumatic brain injury

JOHN M. MALECKY Cedarville Brush 1706, 2005 Ford F-55- XL, SD, 4x4 with Stahl body. It is 250/300 with an 8-gallon foam tank.

Environmental -Access to lethal means including firearms and drugs -Prolonged stress, such as harass ment, bullying, relationship problems or unemployment -Stressful life events, like rejection, divorce, financial crisis, other life tran sitions or loss -Exposure to another person’s sui cide, or to graphic or sensationalized accounts of suicide

Historical -Previous suicide attempts -Family history of suicide -Childhood abuse, neglect or trauma

Protective Factors -Access to mental health care, and being proactive about mental health -Feeling connected to family and community support -Problem-solving and coping skills -Limited access to lethal means -Cultural and religious beliefs that encourage connecting and help-seek ing, discourage suicidal behavior, or create a strong sense of purpose or self esteem

Warning signs Something to look out for when concerned that a person may be suicidal is a change in behavior or the presence of entirely new behaviors. This is of sharpest concern if the new or changed behavior is related to a painful event, loss, or change. Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do.

JOHN M. MALECKY Right/rear of Cedarville's Brush 1705.

Talk If a person talks about: -Killing themselves -Feeling hopeless -Having no reason to live -Being a burden to others -Feeling trapped -Unbearable pain

-Withdrawing from activities -Isolating from family and friends -Sleeping too much or too little -Visiting or calling people to say goodbye -Giving away prized possessions -Aggression -Fatigue

Mood Behavior Behaviors that may signal risk, es pecially if related to a painful event, loss or change: -Increased use of alcohol or drugs -Looking for a way to end their lives, such as searching online for methods

People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the follow ing moods:

-Agitation/Anger -Relief/Sudden Improvement I would suggest going to the web site for Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and check out the resources page. There is a self assessment for sui cide screening. If you need to reach out for help the National Crisis & Suicide Lifeline is now 988. Please take care of one another and more important yourself. Stay safe.

-Depression -Anxiety -Loss of interest -Irritability -Humiliation/Shame

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RON JEFFERS Members of Trenton Ladder Co. 2 with their KME tractor-drawn aerial ladder, (L to R): Captain David Gould and Firefighters Manny Guerra, Ken Ninactowski and Clint Rockhill.

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RON JEFFERS Ridgefield Deputy Chief Dave Brierty, right, discusses operations with Palisades Park Deputy Chief Alex Monteleone after East Bergen firefighters knocked down a fire in a 13th St. dwelling, in Palisades Park, Oct. 20th.

JOHN M. MALECKY Members of the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad stand by their newest ambulance built by P.L. Custom. (L to R): EMT Lieutenant Sean Gill and EMT Tyler M. Kotchkowski.

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1st Responder News senior correspondent Damien Danis, right, was the guest at the October meeting of the New Jersey & New York Volunteer Firemen's Association, at Lyndhurst Fire Headquarters, and provided the group with a photo show of recent local first responder activities.

Fort Lee Firefighter Corey Parker, of Company 3, takes a blow after operating at a 2-alarm fire in a 13th Street dwelling in Palisades Park, October 20th.

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JACK JOHNSON 1st Responder News NJ Editor Ron Jeffers, left, and retired FDNY Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn share some amusement after the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association seminar, October 1st.

RON JEFFERS Retired North Hudson Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, right, auto graphs his book, "Fireground Strategies" after the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association seminar, October 1st.

RON JEFFERS Jersey City Deputy Chief Jack Johnson, left, and retired FDNY Chief of Department Tom Richardson have a discussion at the completion of the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association, in October.

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RON JEFFERS Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn, left, and Professor Glen Corbett autograph their books after the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Association seminar at New Jersey City University, October 1st.

Career Firefighter Ethan Bansek, of Elria, Ohio, received the "Fur thest Traveled" honor at the New Jersey Deputy Fire Chief's Asso ciation annual seminar by organization President Charles Lind, Jr., at New Jersey City University, October 1st. The 26 year-old fire fighter wanted to meet the seminar's nationally well known Good will Ambassador, retired FDNY Deputy Chief and author Vincent Dunn. For "his passion of the Fire Service," Chief Dunn presented Bansek with an autographed copy of one of his many books, and they posed for a photo, which the young firefighter was hoping to get. The young firefighter said he "wanted to meet one of the great est leaders of all times."

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Madison is replacing an engine and rescue truck with Engine 3's new E-One Cyclone The Jamesburg F.D. operates this 1990 Peterbilt/S&S 2000-GPM/3500-GWT as Tanker 1250-GPM/500-GWT/40-GFT rescue-pumper. It has roll-out tool trays, coffin-style 42. It saw original duty as Plainsboro Tanker 49. compartments, 9000-lb. portable winch, hydraulic ladder rack, extrication tools, and many more features. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.

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Chatham Township Rescue 14 is a 2020 Sutphen 300-GPM/300-GWT/30-GFT rescue Chatham Township Brush 13 is a 2020 Ford F550 4WD/B.R.A.T. 500-GPM unit with apparatus. Features include a 5-man cab with storage space, light tower, 8000-lb. rear pump, transverse compartment, portable winch and a crew cab with two SCBA portable winch and 6 kW generator. mounted in the cab.

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Teaneck Knocks Down Second-Alarm Bedroom Fire TEANECK, NJ - Quick work by Teaneck firefighters kept a bedroom fire from extending and causing additional damage on Oc tober 25th. At about 11:40 P.M., units were dispatched to 1224 Sussex Road for a report of flames showing in a win dow on the second floor. The Battalion Chief arrived and confirmed a work ing fire and trans mitted the second-alarm, bringing Elackensack and Englewood to the scene and others to cover the empty firehouses. A line was stretched through the front door as searches were made and windows vented. The fire was located and quickly knocked down. Members opened up and vented. No exten sion was located and the fire was soon under control. The TFD Fire Investigating Team is determin ing the cause. No injuries were reported. - BILL TOMPKINS BILL TOMPKINS - WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM

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The Independent Fire Company in East Brunswick has re-assigned Engine 806's 2002 Seagrave 2000-GPM/730-GWT/20-GFT pumper to Squad 806. The rig carries extrication equipment.

Pioneer Fire Hose Co. 1 in Brick operates this 2019 Freightliner 4WD/KME 1500GPM/750-GWT/25-GFT pumper that was designed with hurricane duty in mind. There is a 5-man cab, two cross-lay hose beds, portable winch, rear mounted booster reel, 6 kW generator, plus the apparatus carries extrication tools and saws.

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Lakewood's former Haz Mat unit's 1999 International/Pierce apparatus has been re-configured into a RAC unit. It is operated by fire and EMS personnel.

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Seattle Fire Apparatus A Flistory Book By Bill Hattersley with Galen K. Thomaier Available from: FSP Books & Video 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MA 01749 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www. fire-police-ems. com Price: $34.95 This is a 9-inch by 11-inch soft covered book with 134 pages. It has spiral binding and plastic page protectors over the front and back covers. The covers have color photos. The rest of the book is of quality black and white photos. Compilation of the his tory was started back in the 1960’s by three men, two of the now deceased. This book is en

tirely written by Bill Hattersley with the help of Galen K. Thomaier, who is retired from the SFD and is the SFD historian. I personally know Mr. Hattersley and photographed with him in 1986 when the International Fire Buffs Association had a conven tion in Seattle. I know for a fact that he is a very thorough person when it comes to photography and detail, especially on apparatus in formation and history. He seeks to get the correct information, whether personally or from reli able sources, all of which are named in the back of the book. It is one of the most comprehensive histories of apparatus that I have ever seen! There are 12 chapters and an appendix. The first nine chapters cover eras. Chapter 10 deals with fireboats (of which the SFD had some of the most powerful ones), and Chapter 11 deals with chief’s cars and air/medic units. Chapter 12 deals with stations and compa nies from 1890 -2021. The photos are flawless and because it is a his tory book, you will learn a lot about the vehicles. If you happen to see a photo and notes something about the rig, keep reading be

cause information may be on the pages before, but is there some place. The SFD had some interest ing rigs, including many Kenworths. One of the reasons was that Kenworth was built in Seattle. Some apparatus bodies were built in the SFD shop and others by Heiser, a local builder. An extended interview of Mr. Heiser by Bill revealed a wealth of information. Other points to bring up was the first turbo charged, an Ameri can LaFrance aerial and it’s story (powered by a Boeing 325 horse power power plant), as well as an Aero Chief platform later con verted to a rear-mount aerial. There is mention on city service trucks being converted to service aerials when replaced and tractordrawn aerials which later were de signed with tandem axle tractors. You can probably guess why! Ap paratus numbers accompany many of the photos, plus the appendix is loaded with just about anything you’d want to know along this line. For the price, this is certainly a book that history buffs and appa ratus buffs would not want to be without!

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UNITS FROM HUDSON AND PASSAIC COUNTIES In this m onth’s vehicles two were chosen front H udson County, but neither o f them are actually fire ap paratus. The first is a field commu nications unit for the Harrison OEM. The idea about having it was bom after a serious riot at the Red Bull Arena where soccer is played. It oc curred at an international double header game between foreign coun tries. For some reason the command center at the arena had no idea what was going on. Hence this truck was purchased to enhance detection and control to try to prevent this from happening again. This truck is equipped to be a surveillance unit, as well as one setup for unified com mand which would involve different agencies. It also has a drone as part o f its inventory. To be incognito, it is not lettered even though it has warn ing lights. It is a 2018 Ford Transit T-350 HR Extended designed by Frontline, a Pierce company, whose parent company is Oshkosh. It was a CRU 22 demo (Critical Response Unit). Some features and equipment include a 148-inch wheelbase, 3.7LBW 8 gasoline engine, 22-foot extended body length, high roof (six foot standing interior height), work station console, upper storage cabi nets, operators chairs, rear area separated from the operators area, VIP Premium Power System (devel oped in 2012 to replace on-board gasoline generators) which can pro vide up to 8 kw for vehicle operating systems and provides 3 kw o f AC power from batteries to allow the ve hicle to operate with the engine off, external “shore” power system, cus tom tubular aluminum roof rack for antenna mounts and awning support, self-supporting electric awning, cus tom aluminum slide-out platform (for a Fotokite drone with a thermal imaging camera) and HD roof top camera and four perim eter video cameras to provide 360 degree view o f the scene. The next vehicle from H udson County is a Type II ambu lance from the Weehawken Volun teer First Aid Squad. It is built by Malley, an ambulance manufacturer from New Brunswick, Canada. Nearby RWJ Barnabas who operates the Jersey City Medical Center has a couple also. It is a couple o f years old and had gotten caught up in the Covid fiasco, so it was only recently delivered. It is built on a Ford Transit 250 chassis w ith all-wheel-drive. Next we go to Passaic County; first to Clifton who placed in service a Pierce 100-foot rear-mount aerial. It replaces a m id-m ount platform w hich in turn had replaced a Seagrave Apollo 105-foot rear-mount platform. From what I was told, the new truck has more storage space to accommodate additional tools and equipment. A t Station 4 is a Type I ambulance, a McCoy Miller MPV on a Ford F-450 XLT chassis. A t the same station is a UASI foam tanker, with a 3500-gallon concentrate Osco tank mounted on a 1999 Freightliner FLD chassis. It has a foam transfer pump. Next stop is Paterson for EnPlease send any comments or news tidbits you might have about A pparatus of the M onth to us at 1st R esponder News, 1 Ardm ore Street. New Windsor, NY 12553. O r you can e-mail them to Apparatus@ lstResponderNews.com.

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Clifton L-2, 2022 Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot with 8 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.

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Paterson E-7, 2021, Ferrara Cinder, 1750/750. It was sold by Fire fighter One.

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- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 VCI Em ergency Vehicle Special ists has m ade the follow ing H orton am bulance deliveries: to Egg H arbor Tow nship A m bulance Squad (A t lantic C ounty), a 523 on a F ord E450 chassis; to W estw ood VAC (B ergen County) a 457 on a Ford F450 4x4 chassis; to L anoka H arbor EM S (O cean County) a 553 rem ount on a Ford E -450 chassis and to Vineland EM S (Cumberland County) a rem ount onto a F ord F-550 4x4 chassis. H ow ell Tow nship Police EM S received an A EV Traum a H aw k on a Ford F-550 4x4 chassis. Em ergency E quipm ent Sales & Service, LLC reports the following: an order from the B orough o f Sea side Park (O cean C ounty) for an H M E A hrens-Fox C ustom 1500G PM stainless steel rescue pum per w ith a 1000-gallon w ater tank. A m

bulance orders include an Excellance Type 1 on a F ord F-450 4x4 chassis for the W aldw ick VAC in B ergen County. This unit is the EES/SoundO ff Signal dem onstrator w hich w as featured at EM S W orld Expo in O r lando, Florida. The C ounty o f G loucester ordered four m ore E xcel lance Type III C ustom am bulances on F ord E -450 chassis for the G loucester C ounty EM S. G lobal H ealth EM S o f P aterson (Passaic C ounty) ordered tw o additional FR C onversions Type II am bulances based on a D odge R A M P rom aster 2500 van chassis. They have d eliv ered an Excellance Type III Custom am bulance on a Ford E-450 chassis to the G loucester County EM S. This is the eighth identical unit delivered to them thus far. A lso delivered are three F R Conversion Type II am bu lances on D odge R A M P rom aster 2500 van chassis, one each to Global

H ealth EM S, Paterson, A ll N et M ed ical T ransportation and F ast C are M edical Transportation both in E lm w ood Park (B ergen County). Fire & Safety Services reports the follow ing Pierce orders, all are E n forcer pum pers as follow s: tw o for Ew ing Township in M ercer C ounty (one each for P rospect H eights and one for W est Trenton F C ’s), one each for the City o f Passaic and Totowa (Passaic C ounty), Town o f Boonton (M orris C ounty) and one for Indian M ills FC in Sham ong Township (B urlington County). Pierce deliver ies include two E nforcer pum pers to L akew ood F ire D istrict 1 (O cean County). A bsolute F ire P rotection reports th at the B ergen C ounty F ire A cad emy has ordered an E-O NE pum per on an International tw o-door chassis for use as a training engine.

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Two (2) Pierce Enforcer Pumpers • Enforcer 70" Cab with a Flat Roof • Cummins L9 450hp 2021 EPA Compliant Engine • Allison EVS3000P Automatic Transmission • TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension • Waterous CSU 1250 GPM Single Stage Pump • 650 Gallon Water Tank • Pierce Husky 3 Single Agent Foam System • Job #36780-01 (shown) and 36780-02 • Delivered in October 2022

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Dana Front and Rear Axles Hale QMAX 2000 GPM Single Stage Pump 500 Gallon Water Tank/Husky 3 Single Agent Foam

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Job 36336 Delivered in August 2022 Sold by: Fred Hundt

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