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New Ordinance will help save Firefighters in River Edge

The Borough of River Edge New Jersey has become the first municipality in Bergen County, if not the State, to require the placarding of all single family dwellings that are constructed utilizing lightweight building materials.
Following an August 24th presentation to the Mayor and Council by Captain Gregg Cariddi and the members of the River Edge Fire Department on the hazards of Lightweight and pre-engineered wood construction, the Mayor and Council moved quickly to introduce an ordinance. Councilwoman and Fire Department liaison Esther Fletcher was instrumental in getting this ordinance introduced.

Ordinance #1675 was passed on October 19th and will require all homes constructed with lightweight materials in the Borough to display a 4” x 4” reflective Maltese cross on the electrical meter pan. The new requirement will also include all homes that were built prior to the enacting of the ordinance. According to Fire Department records, there are currently over sixty homes that will require a placard.

The Maltese cross consists of the letters “LW” in the center for Lightweight. If the structure has lightweight floors, the letter “F” will appear in the left side of the cross. If the structure has a lightweight roof, the letter “R” will appear in the right side of the cross. Should the structure have both a lightweight floor and roof system, then both letters will be present.

In addition to the placarding, all of the affected addresses are in the CAD system of our central dispatching center. Anyone requiring any additional information or interested in obtaining a copy of the ordinance can call the River Edge Fire Department at 201.599.7333.

May 22nd, 2010-Allendale Parade

Today River Edge Fire Department units headed up to the Allendale Fire Department 100th Anniversary Parade. Members spent hundreds of man hours cleaning Truck 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, and the Antique Engine 2. The department headed up to the parade with about 20 members. All the hard work paid off during the trophy ceremony when the following trophies were awarded. Congratulations to all who attended and worked so hard to win the trophies.

2nd Place Pumper (6 months to 5 years) Engine 2

3rd Place Rescue-Rescue 1

1st Place Pumper (Over 25 years) Antique Engine 2

2nd Place Aerial-Truck 1

1st Place Color Guard

1st Place Best Appearing Equipment

2nd Place Best Overall

February 18th,2010- 2nd Alarm Fire in Oradell

At 1142 hours Truck 1 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment to 332 Demarest Ave in Oradell. Upon arrival, Oradell Chief 2-0 (Kahill) reported smoke showing. Fire was discovereed to be in the second floor bathroom with extension to the attic. Tri-Boro units made an aggressive push and quicky knocked down the fire. Truck 1 was made available at 1300 hours.

Photos Courtesy of Robert Kirsch

February 16th, 2010- Fatal Garbage Truck Accident

This morning at 0629 hours the Fire Department was requested to respond to Lincoln Avenue for a report of a garbage truck into a house with victims trapped. Upon arrival of Chief 1-0 (Sanders) it was discovered that there was no entrapment. Truck 1 and Engine 3 arrived simultaneously and staged as EMS was treating the driver of the truck. It appeared that the driver suffered a massive heart attack thus causing the accident. Units were on scene until approximately 0800.

January 25th 2010- Truck 1 and Engine 3 respond to Oradell 3rd Alarm

This afternoon at approximately 1230 hrs units were dispatched to the 700 block of Kinderkamack Road in Oradell for a structure fire. Oradell Chief 201 arrived and confirmed a working structure fire. Truck 1 arrived and placed the aerial into operation and vented the roof.  Truck 1 and Oradell Tower 21 were then ordered to set up for defensive operations and place aerial master streams into service. Truck 1 and Oradell Tower 21 operated for approximately 2 hours. Engine 3’s crew assisted in fireground operations. A great job was done by all Tri-Boro units operating on scene. Company 1 would like to Thank Rochelle Park Truck 1 and Maywood Engine 19 for covering the Borough while companies were operating on scene. Units cleared at approximately 1600 hours.

Photos Courtesy of Dave Stucke

January 23 2010- Truck 1 Pays Tribute to Fallen Marine and Westwood Firefighter

This morning at 0700 hrs members of Truck Co. 1 headed up to Westwood Fire Headquarters to pay tribute to fallen Marine and Westwood Firefighter Christopher Hrbek. Chris was killed in action in Afghanistan while serving our country last week. Truck 1 and Hackensack Ladder 1 were asked to hang the American flag for Chris' funeral. Members were very honored to be able to help the Westwood Fire Department and the Hrbek family. The Department Color gaurd displayed the Colors with the Ladder Truck. The members wish to express our deepest condolences to the Hrbek and Hodges family as well as the Westwood Fire Department for your loss.

January 14th 2010- Westwood Firefighter/US Marine Killed in Action

This morning Christopher Hrbek, an active firefighter with the Westwood Fire Department and a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps was killed in the line of duty this morning while on patrol in Afghanistan. Sgt. Hrbek is the step-son of Westwood FD Senior Captain Jaymee Hodges, and is the step-brother of Westwood and FDNY Firefighters Jim Hodges and Beau Hodges. The River Edge Fire Department family extends our deepest sympathies to the Westwood Fire Department and the Hrbek and Hodges families.

January 2nd 2010- Installation of Officers

This afternoon the Firematic Officers of the River Edge Fire Department were sworn in at Company 2. The members of Company 1 wish the Officers who will serve 2010-2011 the best of luck, Congratulations to all.

Chief (1-0) Sanders

Assistant Chief (101) John Mauthe

Deputy Chief (102) Gregg Cariddi

Captain (Company 1) Eric Schultz

Captain (Company 2) Bill MacRae

1st Lieutenant (Company 1) Jim Rush

1st Lieutenant (Company 2) Len Coyman

2nd Lieutenant (Company 1) Keith Mahoney

2nd Lieutenant (Company 2) Alex Bruess

December 22nd - 3 New Members

Firefighters Marissa Hone, Eric Philips and JP. Younis received their black shields. This accomplishment is achieved after successful completion of the Firefighter 1 course at the Bergen County Fire Academy and 1 year of being on probation. Congratulations!

December 20th- Santa Detail

Today the members took Santa around town with Truck 1 and Engine 3 to spread the holiday spirit to the citizens of the town. Company 1 wishes all a safe and happy holiday season.

Crew of Engine 1-3

December 18th- MVA with Rollover

Tonight at 1800 hrs the Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Elm and Continental Avenues for a reported motor vehicle accident with a rollover. Engine Co. 3 (OIC Lt. Rush) arrived first due and stretched a precautionary handline and disconnected the batteries of the vehicles involved. Rescue 1 arrived shortly thereafter and applied speedy dry. The Engine and Rescue stood by for the duty tow to arrive and remove the vehicles. Units cleared in approximately one hour. 1-0 had command.

Engine 3 on scene

Company 1 FF T. Carroll and B. Simpson pictured with Company 2 Lt. MacRae

December 13th- 2 Runs for the Day

This evening at 1823 hours units were dispatched to the 600 block of Kinderkamack Road for an activated alarm. Truck 1 (OIC FF Simpson) responded and located a broken sprinkler pipe in the basement of a supermarket. Engine 3 (OIC Lt Rush) secured a water supply. Units secured the sprinkler system and silenced the alarm. Units were released shortly thereafter.

At 2004 hours units were dispatched to the 100 Block of Manning Ave for the reported smoke in the house due to a couch on fire. Truck 1 (OIC Lt. Mahoney) arrived to find an extinguished fire on a couch. Truck 1 removed the couch and extinguished any remaining fire. Engine 3 (OIC Lt Rush) arrived and secured a water supply at the top of the block. Squad 7 (OIC FF Kelly) stood by with Engine 3. The homeowner was evaluated by River Edge EMS and refused medical attention. Engine 3 and the Squad were released while the Truck vented the building. Chief 101 (A/C Sanders) was command. All units cleared the scene in approximately 45 minutes.

FF Trinkleback riding along with FF Younis on Truck 1

Truck 1 and RIver Edge EMS 57 Operating on scene

Couch damaged by fire

December 6th - Truck 1 and Engine 3 bring Santa to town for the town tree lighting

Today the crews from Truck 1 and Engine 3 brought Santa into town to memorial park for River Edge's tree lighting ceremony. Santa visited all of the children in the park and everyone enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies.

Saturday November 7th- Smoke Coming from the Building.

This evening at 0015 hrs Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a building on New Bridge Rd. Truck 1 (OIC FF Simpson) responded with 8 and arrived right behind Chief 101 (Sanders). The Truck Company split it's crew sending one crew for a walk around the building and the other crew throwing a ladder to check the roof. Engine 3 arrived and secured a water source on Main St. The Truck company determined the cause of the call to be steam from a vent pipe on the roof. Units secured their equipment and were released.

Thursday November 5th- Electrical Problem on Madison

At 1534 hrs. units were dispatched to the dead end of Madison Ave for an electrical problem. Chief 1-0 (Weismann) arrived and scene followed closely by Truck 1 (OIC FF Simpson). The Truck found a problem with a dimmer switch and subsequently removed it and secured the wires. Units were released within 20 minutes.

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