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Kentucky: Richard Givan, 48 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: April 8, 2024 Death Date: April 8, 2024 Fire Departm ent: Ekron Fire Department Initial Summary: On Monday, April 8, 2024, Sergeant Richard Givan was performing in station duties when he suffered a heart attack. He was immediately transported to the local hospital where he passed away a short time later. Florida: Heath J. O'Shea, 44 Rank: Engineer Incident Date: April 12, 2024 Death Date: April 13, 2024 Fire Departm ent: Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Initial Summary: On Friday, April 12, 2024, Engineer Heath J. O'Shea was working at the fire station when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from an ascending aortic aneurysm. M ontana: John Norris Raisler, 59 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: April 16, 2024 Death Date: April 16, 2024 Fire Departm ent: Montana State Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Initial Summary: On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Fire fighter John Norris Raisler suffered a medical emer gency during a practice for a pack test. CPR was immediately performed and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack. Tennessee: Leland Alexander, 78 Rank: Chief Incident Date: December 1, 2023 Death Date: April 27, 2024 Fire Departm ent: Milledgeville Volunteer Fire Department
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In September, military personnel, first responders from the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, public officials, family and friends assembled at the National Park Service's U.S. Coast Guard fa cility on Staten Island to honor USCG Senior Port Security Spe cialist Frank Fiumano, holding many positions and ranks, for 54years of dedicate service to his county. In the first responder field, he was instrumental in gaining the support and funding to establish the New Jersey Regional Fireboat Task Force. His service included entering the US Marine Corps in 1969. He served in the Mediterranean area in the early 1970's with the 25 th Ma rine Amphibious Brigade. In addi tion, Fiumano performed active duty with the US Coast Guard from 1999-2005, serving in various ca pacities. He retired as a commander the USCG Reserve in July, 2009. In his civilian capacity, prior to joining the Coast Guard, Fiumano was with the PAUL Corp., where he invented an aircraft part, for which he holds a patent. In a civilian position, Fiumano was employed as a Port Security Specialist at USCG Sector New York from May, 2006 to September, 2024. During his civilian time at Coast Guard Sector New York, he administered the Port Security Grant Program, overseeing and awarding of $500 million to public and private sector organizations within the Port of New York/New Jersey and Albany.
In 2016, North Hudson Captain Keith Gonyou had the idea of cre ating a marine task force as several fire departments were acquiring fire boats through various grants, etc. He teamed up with Elizabeth Deputy Chief Lathy Wirkus for the project. At this time there were boats assigned to fire departments in North Hudson, Jersey City, Newark, Carteret and Linden. Using a chart of the New York and New Jersey harbor, and all of its waterways in hand, they divided the area into eight zones. In these zones, a three-boat running assign ment was considered to respond to emergencies. If the incident re quired more vessels, additional boats would be dispatched from the next zone. These fire officers then met with Mr. Fiumano who served as Senior Port Security Specialist for the USCG-Sector New York. He was impressed with the idea, and the fact that the Coast Guard would no longer have to call each individual department for their boats, and if they were in fact available to re spond. Mr. Fiumano worked on getting the cooperation and funds needed for such a project. This included the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue becoming the dispatch cen ter for the boats from its Union City dispatch center, and providing funds for the proper amount of dis patching equipment, personnel and training. The dispatch center also notifies the NJ State Police Marine Division and USCG with updates. In addition, communicating with the FDNY and NYPD. All involved department chiefs receive phone/text alerts when any calls are dispatched, so they are aware of the situation. Besides fire and rescue emer gency responses, the task force also provides security patrols, boat in vestigations and participating in
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Senior USCG Port Security Specialist Frank Fiumano, center, with retired Elizabeth Deputy Chief Lathy Wirkus, left (now with the Port Authority ARFF), and retired North Hudson Captain Keith Gonyou, Director of Marine Services-North Hudson and Coordi nator of the NJ Regional Fire Boat Task Force.
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Retiring USCG Senior Port Security Specialist Frank Fiumano, center, with representatives of the New Jersey Regional Fire Boat Task Force at his retirement celebration, as a NYPD helicopter flew over head. The representatives came from Edgewater, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, Linden, NJ Division of Fire Safety, Newark, North Hudson, Perth Amboy, Port Authority of NY & NJ and Port Reading. special events. The area covered in cludes the Hudson River from the Rockland County line. Lower New York Harbor, Upper Newark Bay, the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers and Upper Raritan Bay. There are numerous fire departments that now have boats and are part of the Task Force. Captain Gonyou said the Task Force has received numerous cita tions and praise from FEMA, the USCG, as well as many state and local agencies. During the retirement ceremony for Mr. Fiumano, he received many honors and gifts from New York and New Jersey first responders, as well as praise and appreciation for all that he has done serving the metro politan area and his country. He will be missed. DOWNS: Four marina employees were treated for smoke inhalation as the result of a boat fire near Lake av. in Wildwood Crest, Aug. 22nd, ac cording to WTXF-TV. UPS: Bloomfield firefighters saved a kitten that was stuck in a sewage drain near a home on Wal nut St., Aug. 25th, according to News 12. DOWNS: Two people were in jured after a boat exploded at the Raritan Marina in the Laurence Har bor section of Old Bridge, Aug.28th. The explosion launched a man into the water. He was pulled out by bystanders. The victim was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in New Brunswick, with bum injuries. A second victim suffered injuries from shattered glass. FDNY marine teams responded to assist local fire departments, according to WABCTV.
UPS: On an August morning. South Essex Fire Chief Joseph Al varez met with firefighters at one of the regional department's fire houses. This group included the first nine firefighters that were hired after the South Orange and Maple wood F.D.'s merged, two-years ago. The “first nine” gave the chief a presentation helmet, and they thanked him for hiring them and being there to support them in their careers. DOWNS: Three row house dwellings along Elmer St. in Tren ton were consumed by fire, Aug. 24tli, according to Mid-Jersey news. UPS: In August, River Edge fire fighters were called to assist the Bergen County Animal Control in the rescue of a turtle that was caught in fishing wire and hanging from a tree. Firefighters took an animal control officer via boat to the turtle, and it was cut free. The fishing hook was removed, the turtle exam ined, and released back into the river, according to a department Facebook post. DOWNS: Officials at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange reported that a lightning strike had started a fire in a turtle recovery building, Aug. 28th. Lightning caused damage to the roof and the turtles were relo cated to the Atlantic Marine Conser vation Society in New York, according to News 12. UPS: In September, Bob Higgins was honored for his 76-years of vol unteer service with the Princeton Fire Department. Higgins first vol unteered when he was 16-years-old, in 1943, according to News 12. He misses a few years while off fight ing in World War II. Higgins came home and kept serving the depart
ment and community. DOWNS: Two pet cats perished in a fire on South Gateway in Toms River, Sept. 1st. Arriving firefight ers found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-floor bed room, according to Shore News Network. UPS: New career firefighters ap pointed to the Ridgewood Fire De partment are Tyler Biagi and Thomas Malone. DOWNS: A 73-year-old man died as the result of a fire that involved a Walnut St. bungalow in Haddonfield. Sept. 16th, according to WPVI-TV. UPS: In September, the Fair Lawn Fire Department dedicated its new training center, on Saddle River Rd., to the memory of Baltimore Fire Captain Dillon Rinaldo. The captain was a former member of the local volunteer department for sixyears before joining the Baltimore City F.D. Captain Rinaldo was one of two firefighters who died battling a fire that involved multiple row houses in Baltimore, last year. DOWNS: Three boats erupted into flames at the Brown's Point Marina on the Matawan Creek in Keyport, Sept. 9th. A witness said one boat exploded and three boats were on fire, according to News 12 UPS: Jason Zimmerman has been promoted to fire lieutenant in Jackson Fire District 2. DOWNS: A resident of a West Ninth St. dwelling, in Bayonne, was listed in critical condition following an explosion and fire on Sept. 16th. The victim was located outside of the house, with serious injuries, ac cording to Deputy Chief Bill Bartos.
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Paterson Third Alarm Claim s Lives o f Two R esidents PATERSON, NJ - Two occu pants of a N. 7th St. home were killed in a fast-moving blaze that spread to two addi tional structures on September 20th. Fire units were dispatched at about 2:30 A.M. to 71 N. 7th St. On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the first and second floor of a two-anda-half-story private residence, and was spreading to the very closely spaced exposures on both sides. A second-alarm was requested. Crews quickly made a search and removed one person and a dog which were turned over to EMS. Conditions continued to dete riorate and all companies were withdrawn from the original fire building and a third-alarm was transmitted to assist with water supply. Outside lines slowly dark ened down the fire as members opened up on both exposures. By 4:00 A.M., good progress was being made, but the stability of the original fire building delayed a thorough search. Cadaver dogs were requested and assisted find ing the second victim. The cause has not been deter mined. Fire units from Prospect Park and Little Falls assisted at the scene.
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UPS & DOWNS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 UPS: Newly appointed firefighters for Jackson Fire District 2 are Natalie Shirley and Jonathan Bosley. DOWNS: On the morning of Sept. 10th, the East Rutherford Fire De partment responded to Route 3 for a serious MVA run. While first re sponders were operating, a second MVA occurred when a vehicle struck the back of an EMS unit which then struck an East Rutherford chief s ve hicle. First responders were not in jured, but there were injuries sustained by occupants of the other vehicles. UPS: The West Orange Fire De partment has been awarded $74,490 in Assistant s to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds that will be used for personnel training in specific subject areas relevant to fires and EMS top ics, according to the West Orange Patch. DOWNS: A small single engine plane crashed into the area past Main Street in Sussex Borough, Aug. 27th. According to the NJSP, the pilot was taken to a local hospital to for treat ment. UPS: Newly hired firefighters in Carteret are Amr Abedelnabi, Jason Chapman, Caleb Delossantos and Lester Castillo. DOWNS: Two people were killed in a 3-alann fire that involved several dwellings on North Seventh St. in Paterson on the morning of Sept. 20th. UPS: In September, Robert Dun can was promoted to fire chief in Montclair. DOWNS: Montville fire units
were dispatched to an electrical wire down with a brush fire on Oak La., Sept. 15th, in the Lake Village sec tion. When firefighters arrived, they discovered fire involving a dwelling, in the basement and the first floor. Mutual aid units were called in to battle the blaze, according to Tap into Montville. UPS: Eric Griggs has been pro moted to fire captain in Hamilton Township. DOWNS: A fire in a Basking Ridge condo, off of Arbor Circle, re sulted in the death of a pet dog. Mul tiple cats were rescued, according to the Basking Ridge Patch. UPS: The Bergen County Fire Pre vention and Protection Association named Alan Silverman the Fire Offi cial and Fire Subcode Official of the Year, for 2024. DOWNS: A 3-alann fire on East Jersey St. in Elizabeth, September 1st, displaced two families and dam aged a doctor's office. One pet cat was rescued, according to News 12. UPS: A truckload of fire fighting equipment from New Jersey was re cently delivered to the small Okla homa town of Burns Flat. The Somerdale Fire Department became the collection point for surplus gear and equipment no longer being used in our area, according to News 12. Many small towns in Oklahoma are in much need of this equipment. DOWNS: A 3-alann fire displaced four families that occupied two homes on Glenwood av in East Or ange, Sept. 7th, according to News
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Tw o-A larm B asem ent F ire in T eaneck Erie, PA. On Monday, August 5th, West Ridge Fire Department Captain Jerry DeRosa led the group in a hose line and appliance training drill. An important tool that any fire department uses these days is the various hose lines that are available to them. Captain DeRosa talked about the importance of hose lines, the usage of the various sizes of hose lines as well as talking about calls in the past. Afterwards, the junior firefighters worked on the proper ways to pull an attack line and how to flake it out.
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Ramsey Rescue Squad Acquires New W ater Rescue Equipment The Ramsey Rescue Squad is proud to announce the acquisition of cutting-edge water rescue equipment, thanks to the generous support of the Ramsey commu nity. This new gear, which in cludes a advanced inflatable rescue boat, personal flotation de vices (PFDs), water rescue suits, and specialized throw bags, signif icantly enhances the Squad’s abil ity to respond quickly and effectively to water emergencies. The new inflatable boat is lightweight and highly maneuverable, allowing rescuers to reach victims swiftly in a wide range of water conditions, from swift rivers to lakes. Equipped with features that enhance safety and efficiency, this boat is a vital addition to the team's resources. The PFDs and specialized water suits offer buoy ancy and thermal protection, en-
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ual and business that contributed to these efforts. "Our community’s generosity ensures we can provide the best possible emergency services," said the Squad's spokesperson. "This equipment enhances our capabili ties and will save lives." To ensure they are fully pre pared, Squad members have al ready undergone extensive training with the new equipment. The Ramsey Rescue Squad’s on going commitment to public safety is strengthened by the com munity’s involvement, and to gether, they will continue to make Ramsey and the surrounding towns a safer place for everyone.
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In Bergen County in Cliffside Park, CPE is a mini pumper used also as a light rescue truck. It originally was a 1974 E-ONE mini pumper on a Ford F Model chassis. In fact, it was the first E-ONE I had ever photographed as it was early in their existence. In 2000, a new Ford F-350 XL Super Duty chassis was placed under the existing body and the vehicle was further rebuilt in 2020. It has a Ford V8, power stroke diesel engine, 250-gpm pump, 150-gallon water tank, (two) 1 %-inch pre-connects, and a threeinch dead load. Other features and equipment include a Warn 6-ton front winch, dewatering pump, SCBA and spare cylinders, Holmatro tools, a K-12 saw, chainsaw, irons, a bolt cutter, cribbing, speedy dry, hand fire extinguishers and Honda 3 kw and a 2 kw generator. BILL TOMPKINS - WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM
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New M ilford Garage Fire Damages Home NEW MILFORD, NJ - A garage and the vehicle in it was wellinvolved as New Milford firefighters arrived at approximately 1:10 P.M. on September 15th. A breezeway attached the garage to the home and the flames were extending. Two lines were quickly stretched and attacked the fire. Progress was being made until crews reported fire on the secondfloor. A second-alarm was transmitted. Flames vented out of one second-floor window and heavy smoke from another. An aggressive attack had the fire knocked down quickly. The fire was placed under control with no reported injuries. An investigation to the cause was initiated. Mutual aid units at the scene included Oradell, River Edge, Dumont, Bergenfield, and Haworth.
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At noon on September 9th, members of the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue assembled in front of their respective firehouses for a moment of silence for Firefighter Vincent Neglia, who made the ultimate sacrifice while operating at a multiple-alarm fire on Bergenline av., Union City, September 9th, 2006. An announcement was made over the dispatch channel remembering Neglia and hon oring his memory. Firefighter Neglia began his career with the North Bergen Fire Department before the North Hudson regional department was organized. Members of Rescue 1 and Squad 1 stand in respect for Firefighter Neglia at their quarters on 43rd St., Union City.
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The Irvington Fire Department in Essex County was formed in 1894. Today, the fire department is a fully career fire department with approximately 111 uniformed firefighters working a 24/72 schedule. Irvington Township has 61,000 residents living in three-square-miles and is the third largest municipality in Essex County. The township is a densely populated urban center with numerous private and multiple dwellings, as well as large commercial and industrial buildings. The fire department also covers several miles of the Garden State Parkway which runs north and south through the township, as well as a portion of Interstate 78. The fire department currently responds from three fire stations with 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, and a cross-staffed special operations unit. Fire De partment headquarters is located at 1 Civic Square. Engine 41 and Ladder 41 respond out of headquarters along with the Deputy Chief (shift commander). Fire Station #2 is located at 87 Coit St. Engine 42 and the Special operations unit respond out of the Coit St. firehouse. Fire Station 4 is located at 661 Grove St. is home to Engine 44 and Engine 42.
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What We Have To Be Thankful For Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana
This Thanksgiving most every one in our nation will celebrate. Su permarkets will sell more turkeys this week than all the combined turkeys the whole year. Turkeys will be carved, dinners planned, family gathered together. IT’S THANKSGIVING!! I love this time of year. BIG QUESTION: To whom or what are we to be thankful? EXCERPTS OF THANKS GIVING PROCLAMATION S: George Washington Thanksgiv ing Proclamation 1789 - Let us thank God for his kind care and protection... and for the great degree of plenty which we have enjoyed. Abraham Lincoln Thanksgiv ing Proclamation, 1863 - It has seemed to me fit and proper that the gifts of God should be solemnly, reverently, and grate fully acknowledged with one heart and one voice by the whole Ameri can people. Dwight D. Eisenhower Thanks giving Proclamation, 1956 - Let all of us...give thanks to God and prayerful contemplation to those eternal truths and universal principles of Holy Scripture which have inspired such measure of true greatness as this nation has achieved. Lyndon B. Johnson Thanksgiv ing Proclamation, 1964 - Let us give thanks to God for His graciousness and generosity to us - Pledge to Him our everlasting devotion - beseech his divine guid ance and the wisdom and strength to recognize and follow that guid ance. QUOTE: Thanksgiving is a course from which you never grad uate. Here are some things we can all be thankful for: #1. I’M GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR THE GRACE HE’S SHOWN TO ME. Ephesians 2:8 (NCV) “You have been saved by grace through believing. You did not save your selves; it was a gift from God.” There’s a list found in Psalms of just some of the things God does in our lives by grace. Psalms 103:2-11 (LB) “I will not forget the glorious things God does for me. He forgives all my sins. He heals me. He ransoms me from hell. He surrounds me with love. He fills my life with good things. He is merciful and tender He is slow to get angry. He never bears a grudge.
He has not punished us as we deserve for our sins.” Are those things to be thankful for? I’d say so. #2.1AM THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE PLAN HE HAS FOR ME. Life is not an accident. You were made for a reason/a purpose. God has a plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 “I have good plans for you’, says the Lord, 'I don’t plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future.” The more I discover His plan for me, get in the center of it, the more my life unfolds and my true poten tial surfaces. #3. I’M THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE CHANGES HE’S MAK ING IN ME. God is helping make changes in my life that I could never do on my own. It’s not about cleaning up your act, getting it all together - not turn ing over a new leaf. It is a redemptive move of God over a person who comes to Him willingly saying: “I’m not God, you are, I believe in you and I respond to you by obeying and yielding. You just come to Him with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Then He starts making positive changes in your lives. Philippians 2:13 “God is work ing in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.” #4. I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE HOME HE’S PREPARED FOR ME IN HEAVEN 2 Corinthians 5:1 “We know that our body will be destroyed. But when that happens God will have a house for us. It will not be a house made by human hands. Instead it will be a home in heaven that will last forever.” Our bodies are temporal, yet human beings have a soul and a spirit that were made to last forever. One day your body is going to die, but that’s not going to be the end of you. 1 Peter 1:4-6 (LB) “God has re served for His children the priceless gift of eternal life. It’s kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And God in His mighty power will make sure you get there safely to receive it because you’re trusting Him so be truly glad.” PRAYER: “Dear Lord, I am so grateful for the grace that You’ve shown me, for the plan that You have for me, for the home that You’ve prepared in heaven, and for the changes You’re making in me. Help me to trust in you for all these things and remind me that you are a rewarder to them that seek after you. Amen. Until next month. Pastor Fernando Villicana Fire Sendee Chaplain
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Perth Amboy Fire Department (Middlesex County, NJ) has this 2023 MetalCraft Marine Firestorm 38’. It is dedicated to Captain Mike Barcheski II. Mike was the founder and one of the key people in found ing Perth Amboy’s marine program. Marine 5 is a fire and rescue boat. Responding to more than 30 calls yearly, it is a part of the New Jersey Fire Boat Task Force which is compromised of a multitude of departments. Marine 5 is capable of flowing 7500-GPM out of 4 monitors (1 bow, 1 midship, 1 stern starboard, 1 stern port side).
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On August 19th, Bogota Ladder I's new E-Once Cyclone 110-foot rear-mount aerial ladder, left, was delivered to the Borough. It replaces a 1993 E-One Hush model 110-foot rear-mount that was refur bished in 2013 by E-One. Its original color was white.
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In Parsippany Fire District 3, Chief 3 is a 2019 Chevy Tahoe operated by Lake Parsippany Chief Matt Topolewski III.
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During the Monmouth County Fire Museum's muster at Camp Evans, in July, the museum's 1969 Mack/1985 RSI refurbished 1000-gpm pumper, that served in West Long Branch, was on display.
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Rahway Car 2 is a 2015 Ford Expedition.
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On and off duty, retired members, family and friends gathered at the Communipaw Avenue firehouse, September 28th, to congratulate Captain Anthony Klocko, of Squad Co. 4, on his retirement after serving the city for 36-years.
Excellent manpower for August. Members of Jersey City Engine Co. 10 prepare to "take up" from a wires down call, on August 23rd, with their 2023 E-One Typhoon model 2000-gpm pumper. (L to R): Captain Chris Fodera, and Firefighters Matthew Mulhearn, Christian Moyeno, Matthew Dornacker and Probationary FF Henry Bolante.
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Members of Hackensack’s Engine 2 stand by their new Pierce pumper. (L to R): FF West Trenton Fire Chief Michael Anderson had command at a dwelling fire on Wells Alexander Tiago, Lt. Roberto Burgos and FF Seth Brown. Drive, Ewing Twp.
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Secaucus Firefighter, and ex-Chief, George Heflich, right, recently celebrated his 87th birthday, and he is still very active in fire service events around the state. You can still find him operating Engine 4's top-mounted pump panel at fires. Here, he's with Gong Club member Bill Parish on a warm June afternoon on Maple Street.
On July 1, 2022, Jersey City Squad Co. 1 was established in the ever-growing tall building downtown section. They respond to emergencies with the company's 2006 Spartan/Rescue 1 model, that was refurbished in 2022 by Rescue 1. It originally served as a Mass Casualty Unit. Members of the unit include, (Lto R): Captain Daniel Pellegrino, and Firefighters Gustavo Domecq, Corey Green and Benjamin Woldoff.
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Captain Heather Solares is with the Union Township North Hudson Command Technician Rich Velez, left, and After recovering from COVID, 1st Responder News Emergency Medical Unit.Union City EMS Supervisor Acosta go over their notes senior correspondent Damien Danis, right, enjoys after a fire was knocked down in a four-story apartment being back in service and spending some time with his building on Bergenline av., September 10th. Several first buddy, Wallington ex-Chief Bobby Ventura, at the East arriving police officers were treated for injuries while Rutherford dual wet down, September 7th. evacuating the building before fire units arrived.
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North Hudson Ladder Co. 5 will be assigned this Ferrara 102-foot rear-mount aerial ladder, replacing a tractor-drawn ladder at its North Bergen quarters. Features in clude a pre-piped water way, torque box ladder storage, LED lighting, cameras on all four sides of the apparatus and a Harrison 6 kW generator. Wheel well storage space includes storage for an air pack and fire extinguishers.
Dunellen Truck 4 has been assigned a 2024 E-One Typhoon model 2000-gpm/300gwt/100-foot mid-mount platform. The extended front bumper possesses a hose bas ket and a "front jump line." Ground ladders are stored in a torque box compartment. In addition, it has scene lights, one Stream Master monitor in the bucket, wheel well storage and a 6 kW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.
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Dunellen Engine 3 will be assigned an E-One Typhoon 1500-gpm/780-gwt pumper. The cab has six seats and two storage cabinets, plus a Night Scan light tower mounted on the roof. Ladder storage is located in a hose bed compartment, on the left side of the bed. In addition, there are four speed-lay hose beds, a back-up camera and a Harrison 6 kW generator. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.
In Piscataway, the Possumtown Fire Company has received a Ford F550/E-One 1500gpm/300-gwt mini-pumper with numerous features. This includes two cross-lay hose beds, scene lights, ladder storage in a rear compartment, hard suction hose com partment, booster reel mounted under the rear hose bed and a back up camera. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.
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In Long Hill Township, the Sterling Fire Company has placed into service a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500-gpm/750-gwt pumper. Ground ladders are stored in a hose bed compartment on the officer's side of the apparatus. Features include scene lights, roll-out tool trays, a tool box behind a door on the chauffeur's side of the rig, swingout tool board, wheel well compartment space, plus it carries a Blitz-Fire monitor. It was sold by Fire & Safety Service.
Montvale District 1 has placed into service a Rosenbauer Commander model 2000gpm/500-gwt/109-foot rear-mount aerial ladder. There are three cross-lay hose beds, swing-out tool board, back-up camera, torque box ladder and pike pole storage, wheel well storage for both fire extinguishers and air bottles, and there are six seats in the cab. It also carries an extrication tool and a 6 kW generator.
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Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 received a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1750-gpm/780-gwt Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Silverado 4WD pumper assigned to Engine 634. It has a six-man cab, two-speed lays and one cross- Support Unit 35, possessing a Leer cap. Functions include carrying numerous lay bed, a "front jump line," light tower on the cab's roof, swing-out tool board, wheel portable generators. well storage and rear vision camera. It was sold by Absolute Fire Protection Co.
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Clementon Fire Department in Camden County recently received a 2024 Pierce Saber Pumper. It has a top mount Waterous CSU 1500-GPM single stage pump, 1000-gallon water tank, and Husky 3 single agent foam system. It is powered by a Cummins L9 450 H.P. motor and Allison EVS3000P automatic transmission. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
City of Camden Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber Pumper. It has a Waterous CSU 1500-GPM single stage pump and 750-gallon water tank. It is powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP motor and Allison EVS3000P transmis sion. The body is aluminum construction. The apparatus is equipped with 3 crosslays, roll up compartment doors, and Whelen LED lighting package. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services as a stock unit.
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Apparatus and Fires Across .America By Peter .Aloisi Available from: FSP Books & Videos 433 Alain Street, Suite 2A Hudson, MA 01749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $14.95 This is a soft cover book, measuring 8 % inches by 11 inches, with 136 pages. It was copyrighted in 1994, but was not previously reviewed to the best of my recollection. It is sort of a fol low-up to a previously reviewed Aloisi book, namely Fire Appara tus Fighting Fires II. It is again a magnificent book put together by a man who loves photographing ap paratus and fires. He starts off with an introduction outlining the book
and stating a cardinal rule for fire photographers. I will let you dis cover what it is when you read this book. Most would probably know what it is, but this book is worth the purchase when you see the contents. The introduction is the only text in the book. The rest is photographs. A good chunk is former FDNY appa ratus now in use in other fire depart ments. All photos are in color and all taken by the author. The cate gories are Former FDNY Alack Pumpers, Seagrave Ladders, Sutphen Tower, Alack Tower Ladders (with a Alack R rescue as the last photo), .American LaFrance, The Final Alarm (a rig used for parts, one for a Santa Express and two of vehicles which collided with each other), Second Career Apparatus Across .America, Heavy Rescues, Command Posts, On the Runway, Banned in Boston, Steamers, Wrecks, Bone Yards, Firehouses, Gone But Not Forgotten, Drilling, Female Firefighters are Becoming a Familiar Sight at Fires, Chiefs in Action, Hydrants, When There .Are No Hydrants, Winter Firefighting, .Arson, Alassachusetts Fires and Fires Across .America. Some of these categories are one or two pages, but all are quality photos. This is another Aloisi masterpiece!
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Fort Lee's three new Seagrave Marauder model 2000-gpm pumpers all have the George Washington Bridge graphics on the sides of the apparatus. The new rigs are assigned to Engines 2, 4 and 5.
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As a secondary science teacher and fire instructor one of the characteristics that all educa tors have in common is that we are all “ lifelong learners” . We all have the desire to learn, apply what we have learned and pass those lessons onto others. That circumstance reflects not only content but how to present that content. Although every fire in structor has their own style, their own swagger they still may be locked into a certain method such as lecture, an interactive lecture, skills instruction and/or demonstration. It is therefore imperative that the instructor know the difference between each one for the purposes of finding the best way to reach the firefighters in a particular class. Conversely, firefighters may prepare differently depending on the presentation type. After over twenty years of teach ing experience one consistent gripe, I have with colleagues would be when an instructor (in cluding a company officer) indi cates the format of the class/drill but in reality, the setup or execu tion of said drill was completely different. It makes a difference as to how you are perceived in that it gives the appearance the instructor did not know the basic and foundational teacher education concepts i.e. the dif ference in the types of presenta tions. It also indicates lack of preparation on the part of the in structor. Its kind of like raising a glass of what you think is a cup of milk and having it turn out to be orange juice. To further this point, when an in structor claims the class will be interactive for example the stu dents may mentally prepare to engage with the instructor only to be lectured for hours on end not being able to get a word in even to ask a question. In addi tion to reflecting poorly on the instructor, it also confuses the class in that sense where it can alienate the firefighters in your class, create discipline issues and ultimately drastically reduce learning opportunities. Let’s define four types of pre sentations that are common in the fire service. Keep in mind that there may be some overlap in the definitions.
Lecture: This type of presentation in volves the instructor literally talking the entire time with very little student engagement. The class may not even get any eye contact. Obviously, this can in volve a visual/digital aid such as a PowerPoint or even a prop from an apparatus. The advan tage of a lecture is that an in structor can disseminate a large amount of material in a short pe riod of time to a relatively large class, although class size is usually limited in the fire serv ice. The disadvantage is that very little “ learning” actually oc curs, just information transfer. Interactive Lecture: Break the word down - Inter means between (the instructor and student) and active mean ing constant involvement. In an interactive lecture there may be some game or a consistent back and forth between the instructor and the students. In fact, the in structor may be reduced to a game facilitator. Often, this is a review of already stated material. Demonstration: These presentations involve a prop where the correct use of that prop is shown. Since the fire service teaching model has students repeating learned skills until mastery this may in volve skills instruction on the back end. An advantage of this is being able to compare new and old equipment. Skills Instruction: This type involves showing a particular fire service skill such as knot tying or ladder raising. This can also be considered in teractive since the instructor may be grading the student on how well they know and can per form the skill. How do you learn? Whereas it is important for in structors to know how firefight ers learn best it is also equally imperative that firefighters need to know which kind of presenta tion they learn best from. Of course, a lot of that depends on prior knowledge, complexity of the material etc., but it also de pends on a firefighters own per sonal learning skill set i.e. auditory, visual or kinesthetic learner. If you’re an auditory
learner then a lecture is going to suit you best but a visual learner may benefit more from a demon stration. Knowing how you learn also ventures into more subtle be haviors. For example, when you study do you need absolute quiet or is having background music acceptable? Do you study in groups or individually? Using myself as an example, I learn best when I write down (not type - although I may do that later on) required informa tion. I even have to take it a step further because not only do I have to write down information but I have to do it using my own format. Using the presentation types a lecture or interactive lec ture would be my stronger suit but I would have to take exten sive notes - even if I record the lecture and write notes later on. I learn fairly well with demon strations and skills instruction is also my forte but again in most cases in order for me to perform a given skill to mastery such as pump operator initially I had to write out the steps and then keep referring to those notes while performing the skill in order for me to learn and have command of the skill. A more practical application would be the location of tools on an appa ratus. I can’t just mark boxes on company truck check sheets. I have to actually create/write my own truck check sheet in order to commit that information to memory. While advising an instructor I would make sure they know how the firefighters in their classes learn best and try and modify their class to suit those strengths. That starts with know ing how to present information which means knowing types of presentations and not confusing firefighters right off the rip be cause you didn’t know what a lecture is defined as. All instruc tors, as mentioned are still stu dents at heart. I know how I learn best but mostly because I have been on both sides of the desk but the bottom line is it’s impor tant for instructors and firefight ers alike to figure out for themselves how they learn best. - JOSEPH CEA
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NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTER ENTRY EXAM by Dr. Jeff Bernstein The New Jersey Civil Service Commission tentatively plans to give a new firefighter entry exam in the fall of 2024. The new exam is called the Fire Service Aptitude Battery. The content for this multi-part written comprehensive exam includes the following components: Cognitive Abilities Section The cognitive abilities section measures seven areas. These areas include deductive reasoning, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and visualization. The cognitive abilities testing looks at skills that were determined by a consultant to be important for New Jersey Firefighters. The test questions look at things like reasoning, reading comprehension, written communication, decision-making, and problem solving. Candidates can expect questions in this section involving applying rules and regulations, use of firefighting equipment, understanding the written language, recognizing problems, putting information in a logical order, as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation. Personality Assessment Section (Workstyles) The personality assessment is designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup. By gaining insight into a candidate's personality, it's possible to identify which candidates will be a good fit for the fire service. Numerous studies have validated this. The studies have shown that ideal candidates possess certain desirable skills and personality traits. They are assertive, have good interpersonal skills and are team oriented. They have good judgment and decision making, as well as high ethics and integrity. They manage their stress well, are flexible, and solve problems well. Candidates who attend my class will take diagnostic personality tests to determine their strengths and weaknesses. They then work to improve on their weaknesses before test day. When they do, they score higher on the personality test.
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VEHICLES FROM UNION AND BERGEN COUNTIES This month we visit some Union County and Bergen County FD’s. In the photos from Union County we fea ture a Spartan ER/LTC NXT 110 rearmount quint from Rahway. It replaces a rear-mount platform quint. Next is a Ferrara pumper from Summit. It is their second Ferrara pumper. They also have a Ferrara platform. Finally from Union Township, we have two Pierce Enforcer apparatus. One is a squad pumper with a 243-inch wheel base and PUC design. It features a front fixed winch and a portable winch. It also serves as a rescue unit. The other is a stock 107-foot Ascen dant mid-mount platform quint replac ing a rear-mount quint. Next we go to Bergen County to feature a Braim, Type 1 ambulance from Cresskill. Fol lowing that is a Ferrara pumper from Westwood featuring hard suction hose carried on the roof of the cab, and lastly a Pierce Ascendant mid-mount platform quint in Cliffside Park which replaces a rear-mount platform quint. We have learned that Teaneck (Bergen County) has on order a Sutphen SPF1100 platform. Specs include a Monarch chassis, 62-inch cab, Cum mins X I5,605 hp diesel engine, Flale Qmax 2000-gpm pump, 8 kw genera tor, FliViz and FRC lighting and 235feet of ground ladders. We have also learned that the Jackson Mills FC in Jackson Township (Ocean County), sold their Engine 5417, a 2000 Freightliner FL80/KME 1250/700/50 attack pumper to the Arrow Fire & Land Management in Arizona. I had photographed it a num ber of years ago and it is a nice rig. In dealer news. Blaze Emergency Equipment sold a Life Line Superliner Type III ambulance with 167-inch module to the Atlantic Highlands FAS (Monmouth County). The chassis is a Ford E-450. Firefighter One has delivered two Ferrara apparatus. The first is a Cinder custom pumper to Arbor Hose FC No. 2 in Piscataway Township (Middlesex County). Specs include an extended cab with six seats, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine. Hale Qmax 2000gpm pump, 750-gallon poly water tank and extruded aluminum body with a low hose bed. The second is an Inferno HD-77 rear-mount aerial to Newton (Sussex Comity). Specs in clude an extended cab with six seats, Cummins X12, 500 hp diesel engine, Waterous CSU 1500-gpm pump, 500gallon water tank, extruded aluminum body with EZ-Stack hose be and three-section aerial with 500-pound tip load while flowing 1500-gpm. They received an order from the Weymouth VFC in Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) for a Fouts Fire 3000-gallon tanker. Specs include a Freightliner M2-112 chassis with four door cab, Cummins L9, 450 hp diesel engine. Hale MBP 1000-gpm pump, pump and roll capability, poly water tank and electric actuated 10-inch rear dump with 180-degree swivel. Fire & Safety Services reports the following Pierce deliveries: to West Long Branch (Monmouth County) an Enforcer 107-foot Ascendant ladder; to Hamilton Township (Mercer County) an Enforcer pumper and to Please send any comments or news tidbits you might have about Apparatus o f the Month to us at 1st Responder News, 1 Ard more Street New Windsor, NY 12553. Or you can e-mail them to Apparatus@lstResponderNews.com.
APPARATUS OF THE MONTH A look at what’s new with apparatus around the state with John Malecky
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Union Township L-3, 2024 Pierce Enforcer,2000/300 with 100-foot Ascendant platform. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services.
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Rahway L-1, 2024 Spartan ER , Metro Star/LTC NXT110, 1500/500 with 5 kw generator. It was sold by Campbell Supply Co., LLC.
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Cresskill EMS-3, 2024 Ford F-450,XLT/Braun Liberty. It was sold by First Priority Group.
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Summit E-4, 2024 Ferrara Cinder, 1750/759. It was sold by Firefighter 1.
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Westwood E-12, 2024 Ferrara Cinder 1750/750. It was sold by Firefighter 1.
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Union Township Squad 1, 2024 Pierce Enforcer PUC, 2000/300 with 20 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. Hammonton (Atlantic County), an En forcer pumper. Quakertown (Hunter don County) received a Vengeant Sandstorm brush truck on a Ford F450 chassis. Pierce orders include an Enforcer PUC pumper for Hopewell Township (Cumberland County), a Saber pumper for Westfield (Union County), an Enforcer pumper for Peapack-Gladstone (Somerset County), a Kenworth BXT 3000-gallon stock tanker unit for Tewksbury Township, Oldwick FC (Hunterdon County) and Enforcer pumper for Island Heights (Ocean County) an Enforcer heavy duty rescue for Bordentown Fire Dis trict 2 (Burlington County) and an En forcer 107-foot Ascendant ladder for Jefferson Township (Morris County). New Jersey Emergency Vehicles has received an order from the Adelphia FC in Howell Township for a a Kenworth T-880 tractor with Hale 1250-gpm pump, custom bumper modification and Wlielen lighting ( Monmouth County).
Oceanport H & L FC (Monmouth County) has ordered an E-ONE Ty phoon pumper 2000/750 with low hose bed. It will have a Cummins X12 455 hp diesel engine. The Possumtown FC in Piscataway Township (Middle sex County) has received an E-ONE mini pumper on a Ford F model, 4x4 chassis. It has a Hale DSD 1500-gpm pump and 300-gallon water tank. Jer sey City (Hudson County) has re ceived a Typhoon pumper for Engine 2.
Last month we reported that Denville (Morris County) received an TIME mini pumper on a Ford F-550 4x4 chassis with a 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine. Hale DSD 1500-gpm pump and UPF 300-gallon water tank. Emergency Equipment Sales & Serv ice, the dealer has added more infor mation. It has a Buskstop super single upgrade and front bumper winch, a booster reel with 200-feet of hose and two crosslays for 250-feet of 1 Vi-inch hose, 2 Z-inch rear discharge, LDH
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Cliffside Park Truck 2, 2024 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/300 with 100-foot Ascendant platform and 10 kw generator. It was sold by Fire & Safety Services. right side discharge, slide-out trays, tool boards, ladders (14-foot two sec tion, and 8-foot roof and 8-foot fold ing), two hard sleeves, Soimd Off lighting blueprint package and mount ing and custom rear console by EESS. Their ambulance division reports the delivery of a Type III Elorton remount to the Borough of Magnolia (Camden County) with a Ford E-450 chassis. It has a full Wlielen upgraded lighting package and elimination of the original multiplex system, complete repaint and upgrades with a new Stryker system. They were awarded an additional bid for four additional Type III Excellance ambulances for the County of Groucestrer. They have also delivered
a Type II Promaster with dealer up grades to Superior Care in Piscataway Township (Middlesex Comity) and they have received an order for a Type II Promaster with dealer upgrades and new Stryker system for the Vailsburg Rescue squad in Newark (Essex County). Campbell Supply has delivered the Spartan ER, S-180 pumper with Metro Star chassis to South Old Bridge (Mid dlesex County) and they have received an order from the Dorothy FC in Wey mouth Township (Atlantic County) for a KME pumper with Freightliner 108SD chassis with four door cab, Flale Qmax 1500-gpm pump and 1250-gallon water tank.
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