On Sunday, August 29th 2010 the Totowa NJ Fire Department responded to Gordon Ave just west of Union Blvd for a reported vehicle fire.  First arriving units reported the box of a large catering truck fully involved along with a burning propane tank.  Crews were able to knock down heavy fire before burning power lines [...]

On Saturday, August 28th, 2010 the Englewood NJ Fire Department responded to 12 James St for a reported fire.  First arriving companies found the rear half of a 2.5sty 25×50 vacant dwelling fully involved.  A 2nd alarm was requested as companies experienced heavy fire conditions and water supply issues.  Radiant heat caused damage to a [...]

On Saturday, August 21st, 2010 the Paterson Fire Department EMS responded to 17th Ave and East 18th St for a 2-car MVA with injuries.  While treating several victims with non-serious injuries, EMT’s requested FD and Rescue to pop open the driver door on a Mercedes Benze.  FD removed the door with the use of a [...]

Shortly after 630am on Monday, August 16th 2010 the Fort Lee NJ Fire Department responded to Bridge Plaza South and Martha Washington Blvd for a reported car fire.  FL-7 arrived to find a fully involved taxi cab (Lincoln Town Car).  Crews knocked down the fire, including burning Magnesium with 1 hand line.

On Friday night August 13th, 2010 the Paterson NJ Fire Department EMS Division responded to 311 Redwood Ave, Building-G for a reported vehicle that struck a building with entrapment.  A rescue assignment was also filled out shortly thereafter.  Members arrived to find a newer model Dodge Durango that had struck a pedestrian and then slammed [...]

On Wednesday evening, August 11th 2010, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded to 49th St and Park Ave for a reported fire.  Companies found heavy fire venting from two (2) bays of a 1sty 40×30 auto repair facility and office.  The fire began quickly extending to the front of an attached 3 story occupied [...]

On Wednesday, August 11th 2010 the Newark NJ Fire Department responded to Box-1542, South 20th St at the corner of Ferdinand St for a reported fire.  Responding companies reported smoke showing from a distance.  On arrival quickly transmitted a 2nd alarm when confronted with a fully involved 3sty 60×35 vacant multiple dwelling.  Fire was already [...]

 Fairlawn Engine Company 3 “973″ Night Photos (Found under Department Photos gallery)

On Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 the Paterson NJ Fire Department responded to Rose St off of Market St on a reported fire.  First arriving companies reported heavy fire showing from the top floor of a 2.5sty frame with exposure problems.  Crews quickly put lines into place as fire extended into the cockloft of exposure “B”, [...]

JEMS September 2010 “Call to Action” features the July 16th Garage Collapse in Hackensack NJ