On Thursday, December 27th 2012 the Paterson NJ Fire Department was dispatched to the area of East 36th St and 20th Ave for a reported fire. First arriving companies reported a fully involved 2sty warehouse at the dead end of East 36th St (518 East 36th St). Limited access due to dead end street, locked gates, and narrow driveways added difficulty in accessing the building. A 2nd alarm was called and crews reported numerous explosions throughout the fire due to propane tanks inside the building. A 3rd alarm and additional mutual aid was requested to assist with water supply and exterior operations. Driven by high sub-freezing winds, the fire was quickly pushed through the building before companies could contain it. There were no reported injuries.
On Saturday, December 22nd 2012 shortly after Midnight the Paterson NJ Fire Department responded to 83 Carroll st for a reported fire. First arriving companies reported smoke from the 2nd floor windows and called a working fire. Upon further size up, it was found that the rear of the building was fully involved and citizens reported people trapped. A 2nd alarm was called as crews quickly began interior operations and searches. Crews were later withdrawn due to deteriorating conditions and it was determined that the occupants were rescued by passer-by’s before FD arrival. Exterior operations continued for the better part of two (2) hours before conditions were tenable for companies to re-enter and knock down hot spots. There were no reported injuries.
At approximately 5am on Thursday, December 20th 2012 the Paterson NJ Fire Department responded to 100 Lafayette St on a reported fire. First arriving companies reported heavy fire showing from the 2nd floors and attic of a 2.5sty frame and exposure problems. A 2nd alarm was called on arrival of the Battalion Chief as fire began damaging the Exposure-B dwelling. Crews quickly advanced line but were withdrawn so outside lines could darken the heavy volume of fire.
On Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 the Westwood NJ Fire Department responded to 123 Woodland Ave for a roof fire. Arriving companies requested a second alarm as they were met with an active electrical condition and heavy smoke pushing from the roof. Mutual aid arrived as crews made access to the fire and began opening up areas of the roof to contain extension. With power secured, companies advanced interior lines as well as one to the roof to knock down and contain the fire. No reported injuries. (Note this was shot with my spare camera)
On Monday, November 26th 2012 the Teaneck NJ Fire Department responded to 520 Palisade Ave on a reported fire. Companies called a 2nd alarm on arrival when met with a fully involved 2sty vacant commercial building which was once occupied as a soap factory. Mutual aid was directed to the scene as exterior operations were put into place. Limited accessibility added some difficulty however companies were able to contain the fire to the original 2sty section of the building with minor extension to the 1sty roof. There were no reported injuries.
Paterson North Main St Multiple Alarm Makes 2013 Board Up Calendar
On Saturday, October 13th 2012 the Passaic NJ Fire Department responded to 215 Van Houten Ave on a reported fire. First arriving units reported heavy fire in the basement of a 2.5sty 40×30 private dwelling. A 2nd alarm was quickly called and lines put into place.
On Saturday, October 6th 2012 the Totowa NJ Fire Department responded to the P.A.L. field off of Chamberlain Ave. The arriving Chief (970) reported a fully involved Port-A-John toilet facility. Crews knocked the fire down with a booster line. Subjects causing the fire were not located.
On Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at approximately 7am NJ State Police and Wayne Fire & EMS responded for an overturned occupied bus on Route 80 East at Interchange 53 (ramp to Route 46 East). On arrival, crews found a tour bus occupied by 45 passengers resting on its driver’s side in a revene just adjacent to the exit ramp. Troopers and Local Police quickly began removing non-injured occupants and rescue crews becan extricating 3 seriously injured occupants.
Paterson 3rd Alarm Makes Cover of October 2012 Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment Magazine!
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