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Today the Bergenfield Fire Department lost a family member.  Former member and Ex-Captain Ray Van Saders of Company 2 lost is battle with cancer.  Ray joined the department in 2000 and served as Lieutenant in 2005 and Captain from 2006 through the middle of 2008. 

Ray and his family relocated to River Vale, NJ where Ray was able to join the River Vale Fire Department and serve his new community proudly until his passing.  Ray also served as the Fire Official in Dumont, NJ for the past several years.

The Van Sader family will be receiving friends on Saturday September 4, 2010 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Riewerts Memorial Home located 187 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ.  The River Vale, Bergenfield and Dumont Fire Departments will be on hand to honor our friend and brother.

We ask that you keep Ray’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

At 1352 hours, Mid-Bergen Mutual Aid requested a Bergenfield Ladder and Rescue to respond to the City of Englewood.  Englewood was battling heavy fire from a large, vacant multiple dwelling located at 13 James Street. 

 Chief Kneisler responded along with the Bergenfield apparatus.  Ladder 742 was under the command of Capt Lopez and a crew of 4.  They were directed to the rear of the stores off of Palisades Ave. for water tower operations and they were supplied by Leonia Engine 3.  Additionally, they placed ladders on the C side of the building, and worked with members of 746 operating two and a half in the rear. 

When the Rescue arrived on scene they were initially set-up as the FAST Unit.  They eventually took on other assignments such as laddering and venting the building and working multiple 2 1/2" lines around the structure. 

Bergenfield units worked in Englewood just about 3 1/2 hours.  Thanks to Alex Kneisler and FF Dave Phelan for the pictures.

Bergen Community College is offering the Fire Protection HHS (High Rise and Hazardous Occupancy) program this fall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Persons who already have completed the Fire Protection ICS program may enroll to continue their education and elevate their licensing in Uniform Construction Code enforcement.  The HHS program is 60 hours and covers large area occupancies and construction features such as atriums, malls, underground buildings along with strong emphasis on the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials.

 Persons who have not attended the Fire Protection ICS class are encouraged to consider advancing into the field of Uniform Construction Code enforcement and if enough interest is found the course will also be offered this Fall (September 2010) to run on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  This course is not shown in the catalog but it will still be offered and prospective students can contact the instructor listed below for more information.  Fire Protection ICS (Industrial Commercial Specialist) is a 120 hour program based on the enforcement of the NJ Uniform Construction Code relating to fire protection systems and building construction.  This is the first step in the licensing process that will allow you to enforce the construction code in a municipal agency.

 The fall semester continuing education catalog is available on the Bergen Community Website or by clicking the link below to download it as a PDF.  The Construction Code – Fire Protection classes start on page 70 of the catalog.

http://www.bergen.edu/documents/continuinged/pdf/CEfall10catalog.pdf

 Instructor Contact: David Phelan via email at dphelan@bergenfieldfd.org

The next meeting of the Mid-Bergen Mutual Aid Association will be held on Wednesday evening September 29, 2010 in Bogota.  The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting location will be announced shortly.

Bergen Community College is offering the Fire Protection HHS (High Rise and Hazardous Occupancy) program this fall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Persons who already have completed the Fire Protection ICS program may enroll to continue their education and elevate their licensing in Uniform Construction Code enforcement.  The HHS program is 60 hours and covers large area occupancies and construction features such as atriums, malls, underground buildings along with strong emphasis on the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials. 

Persons who have not attended the Fire Protection ICS class are encouraged to consider advancing into the field of Uniform Construction Code enforcement and if enough interest is found the course will also be offered this Fall (September 2010) to run on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  This course is not shown in the catalog but it will still be offered and prospective students can contact the instructor listed below for more information.  Fire Protection ICS (Industrial Commercial Specialist) is a 120 hour program based on the enforcement of the NJ Uniform Construction Code relating to fire protection systems and building construction.  This is the first step in the licensing process that will allow you to enforce the construction code in a municipal agency.

 The fall semester continuing education catalog is available on the Bergen Community Website or by clicking the link below to download it as a PDF.  The Construction Code – Fire Protection classes start on page 70 of the catalog.

http://www.bergen.edu/documents/continuinged/pdf/CEfall10catalog.pdf

Instructor Contact: David Phelan via email at dphelan@bergenfieldfd.org

The Interboro Mutual Aid Group is about to embark on the use of IMAG Safety Officers to improve and enhance fireground safety.  Anyone wishing to serve as a IMAG Safety Officer should have their fire chief submit their name along with evidence of completing the Incident Safety Officer course and the Building Construction course or equivalents to Joe Desena of Northvale. 

Safety Officers will respond on second alarms and greater and perform Safety Officer functions on the fireground as needed.  They will be under the command of the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer in accordance with NJAC regulations and consistent with established Interboro procedures (which can be found in the file vault on this web site). 

With the passing of winter comes the warmer months. And with warmer weather the 2010 pump test season is now in full swing.   

Technical Fire Services, Inc. has already begun regular pump testing.  To schedule your 2010 pump test simply call our office at 201-384-4780 or fax your request to 201-384-4965. 

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Update- Let us see if this helps with all of the questions. Under the member login is a link to "register". Once you go to this page you enter your personal email information and your own personal login and password. These items are your own creation and can be whatever you choose. The last item is a company password. To get this password see unit 432 or e-mail the address at the bottom of this post.


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A wildfire on the Appalacian Trail in Worthington State Forest in Section A-3 that consumed 250 acres is 100% contained as of August 9th by the men and women of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and the National Park Service.

This fire was started from an illegal campfire near Sunfish Pond.

Daily Record Article

NJ.com News Article

Saturday afternoon July 31^st Budd Lake Firefighters responded to 176 Rt. 46 for the car fire, upon arrival the homeowners car was in the front yard with heavy fire coming out of the engine compartment. Engine 53 stretched the 100-foot car fire line and knocked the fire down within minutes being backed by Engine 59. There were no injuries at the scene and the fire is under investigation by Police and the Fire Marshal’s office.

The Cedar Grove Fire Department is pleased to announce its new Junior Firefighters Program, a unique opportunity for students between the ages of 16-17 years old to serve their community.  Junior Firefighters are able to participate in fire/rescue drills, learn life-saving techniques, become familiar with the different fire apparatus, and receive free training all under the guidance and protection of experienced firemen. 

Junior Firefighters are issued actual firefighter turnout gear (helmet, fire coat,  gloves, boots, etc.), and after being properly trained, they are able to assist on actual emergency incidents.  Although kept out of dangerous conditions, junior firefighters serve a vital role in assisting the firefighters.