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New Milford, NJ - November 08, 2009 : November 08, 2009 - Members from NMFD Company 2 go over extrication technique's as the Junior firefighters and Explorers observe.

New Milford, NJ - November 08, 2009

November 08, 2009 - Members from NMFD Company 2 go over extrication te ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2009 12:05pm PST

Bergenfield, NJ - October 20, 2009 : October 20, 2009 - Members from River Edge Fire Department Company 1 do live burn evolutions at the Bergenfield Fire Training Center. And New Milford Fire Chief John Stormer and member from Squad 36 provided lighting and filled SCBA's.

Bergenfield, NJ - October 20, 2009

October 20, 2009 - Members from River Edge Fire Department Company 1 d ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 11:50pm PST

Hackensack, NJ - October 20, 2009 : October 20, 2009 - Members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department go over Ladder Pipe Operations.

Hackensack, NJ - October 20, 2009

October 20, 2009 - Members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department g ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 11:14pm PST

Dumont, NJ - September 27, 2009 : September 27, 2009 - Dumont Fire Department hosted a mutual aid drill in a large commercial building that is being razed soon. Towns attending were Dumont FD, DVAC, Bergenfield FD, Cresskill FD, New Milford HAZMAT and Tenafly FD.

Dumont, NJ - September 27, 2009

September 27, 2009 - Dumont Fire Department hosted a mutual aid drill ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 7:40am PST

Mahwah, NJ - August 22, 2009 : August 22, 2009 - Firefighters from several FF1 and FF2 classes were put to the test today to be evaluated on their skills.

Mahwah, NJ - August 22, 2009

August 22, 2009 - Firefighters from several FF1 and FF2 classes were p ...

Updated: Aug 22, 2009 6:54pm PST

Bergenfield, NJ August 16, 2009 : August 16, 2009 - Bergenfield firefighters spent the morning with NJSP Pilots and Flight Medics from NorthSTAR going over proper procedures for approaching aircraft for landing, patient transfer and takeoff. Thank you to the Troopers and Flight Medics for taking their time and to the Bergenfield Fire Department for inviting me to help photograph this drill.

Bergenfield, NJ August 16, 2009

August 16, 2009 - Bergenfield firefighters spent the morning with NJSP ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 12:01pm PST

Bergenfield, NJ - July 12, 2009 : July 12, 2009 - Members of the Bergenfield Fire Department train on a new system that helps search in large area structures.

Bergenfield, NJ - July 12, 2009

July 12, 2009 - Members of the Bergenfield Fire Department train on a ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2009 1:02pm PST

Jersey City, NJ - June 28, 2009 : June 28, 2009 - Jersey City, NJ - FDJC firefighters from Marine 1, Engine 5, Ladder 2 and the 2nd Battalion (sorry if I missed anyone) trained on rescue ops in the Hudson River. Firefighters practiced small boat operations, throw bags, high speed maneuvers and uprighting a over-turned vessel. Thank you to all the Brothers I met today and to my long time friend Mike Somma from 9 Engine for inviting me to photograph today's training. And a special thank you to the Officers for granting permission to attend and to ride on Marine 1 during the class. And to the "Gumba's" at 9 Engine for a great dinner and my first time eating shrimp, thank you!

Jersey City, NJ - June 28, 2009

June 28, 2009 - Jersey City, NJ - FDJC firefighters from Marine 1, Eng ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 1:47pm PST

New Milford, NJ June 07, 2009 : June 07, 2009 - Members from NMFD Co. 2 demonstrate on how to use the "bail-out system" to the Junior Firefighters and Explorer Post 402.

New Milford, NJ June 07, 2009

June 07, 2009 - Members from NMFD Co. 2 demonstrate on how to use the ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2009 7:08pm PST

Manhattan, New York - May 17, 2009 : May 17, 2009 - Members from the PAPD, FDNY, NYPD, FBI, DEP along with other New York City and New York State agencies simulated a bomb attack on a World Trade Center PATH train that was inside the tunnel about 1200 feet from Ground Zero. Over 800 first responders arrived to help evaluate, remove and treat approximately 200 victims who were effected by the attack. This was the largest multi-agency drill at the Ground Zero PATH since the 9/11.

Manhattan, New York - May 17, 2009

May 17, 2009 - Members from the PAPD, FDNY, NYPD, FBI, DEP along with ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 8:27pm PST

New Milford, NJ - May 03, 2009 : May 03, 2009 - New Milford firefighters instruct New Milford's Junior Firefighters and Explorer Post 402 on extinguishing a car fire.

New Milford, NJ - May 03, 2009

May 03, 2009 - New Milford firefighters instruct New Milford's Junior ...

Updated: May 05, 2009 2:55pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - May 02, 2009 : May 02, 2009 - Area firefighters being evaluated at the Bergen County Fire Academy. Congratulations to all who passed.

Mahwah, NJ - May 02, 2009

May 02, 2009 - Area firefighters being evaluated at the Bergen County ...

Updated: May 02, 2009 2:20pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - March 23, 2009 : March 23, 2009 - Firefighters on their evaluation day at the Bergen County Fire Academy. Congratulations to all who passed.

Mahwah, NJ - March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009 - Firefighters on their evaluation day at the Bergen Co ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2009 4:31pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - March 21, 2009 : March 21, 2009 - The North West Bergen Mutual Aid and Bergen County Fire Academy holds a F.A.S.T Operations Drill. Drill stations included the Denver Drill, Mask Confidence and Auditory Search, Nance Drill, Basement Window Removal, Ladder Placement, Knot Review, Equipment Review and Calling the Mayday. Refreshments were provided by Teaneck Fire Departments Box 54. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the NWBMA Firefighter Assistance Safety Team (FAST) is to provide the most highly trained personnel to be readily available to initiate and affect a rescue of a downed, trapped, lost or disoriented firefighter in the event of an emergency. The team understands that it will be exposed to an extremely hazardous environment and shall use all the equipment and manpower necessary to rapidly access, medically evaluate, stabilze, treat and safely remove said firefighter(s) to a safe location and rendezvous with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), without causing additional threat to life and safety od said firefighters or themselves.

Mahwah, NJ - March 21, 2009

March 21, 2009 - The North West Bergen Mutual Aid and Bergen County Fi ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 6:23pm PST

Norwood, NJ - March 15, 2009 : March 15, 2009 - The Northern Valley Mutual Aid held a Mass Decon drill at Norwood's Borough Hall.

Norwood, NJ - March 15, 2009

March 15, 2009 - The Northern Valley Mutual Aid held a Mass Decon dril ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 8:39pm PST

Congers, NY - February 15, 2009 : February 15, 2009 - Members from Valley Cottage, Congers and New City Fire Departments hold a ice and water rescue drill at Rockland Lake. A special thank you to Asst. Chief Jeff Sherman for inviting me to photograph the drill and to everyone else (sorry I don't remember all your names) for allowing me to attend.

Congers, NY - February 15, 2009

February 15, 2009 - Members from Valley Cottage, Congers and New City ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 1:10pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - February 05, 2009 : February 05, 2009 - River Edge firefighters train in the flashover container at the Life Safety Complex in Mahwah, NJ.

Mahwah, NJ - February 05, 2009

February 05, 2009 - River Edge firefighters train in the flashover con ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2009 11:52pm PST

Oradell, NJ - January 25, 2009 : January 25, 2009 - Members of the Oradell Fire Department Dive/Water Rescue Team drill on their new Ice Rescue Sled.

Oradell, NJ - January 25, 2009

January 25, 2009 - Members of the Oradell Fire Department Dive/Water R ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 10:39am PST

Saddle River, NJ - January 21, 2009 : January 21, 2009 - Members of the Saddle River Valley Rescue Squad, Saddle River Fire Department and Upper Saddle River EMS conduct a Ice Rescue Drill. ***Special thank you to Chief Smith for allowing me to photograph this drill***

Saddle River, NJ - January 21, 2009

January 21, 2009 - Members of the Saddle River Valley Rescue Squad, Sa ...

Updated: Jan 21, 2009 7:59pm PST

River Edge, NJ - November 18, 2008 - Fireground Solutions : November 18, 2008 - Members from the River Edge Fire Department spent several hours going over fireground operations presented by Fireground Solutions. The instructors, F.D.N.Y. Lt. Christopher Reynolds and F.D.N.Y. Firefighter Frederick Ill went over a slideshow presentation in Primary Search, Roof Operations and Outside Vent - VES. Lt. Reynolds is a 15 year veteran currently assigned to Ladder Company 18. Previously assigned to FDNY Engine Co. 82, Ladder 23 and Rescue 1. FF Ill is a 13 year veteran and currently assigned to Rescue Co. 1. Previously assigned to FDNY Ladder Co. 58. Both Brothers are currently Rockland County, NY Fire Instructors. Other members of the team are F.D.N.Y. Firefighter James Hodges, a 14 year veteran currently assigned to Rescue Co. 1. Previously assigned to Ladder Co. 49 and Squad 41. F.D.N.Y. Firefighter Michael Pattwell is a 13 year veteran currently assigned to Ladder Co. 44 previously assigned to Engine Co. 92. Both members are also Rockland County, NY Fire Instructors. Fireground Solutions Mission is "To educate and train firefighters to make safe and disciplined decisions during fireground operations". Other presentations include Engine Company Operations, Taxpayer Fires, Multiple Dwelling Fires, Garden Apartment Fires, Private Dwelling Fires, 1st Due Officer (Engine/Ladder) and F.A.S.T Ops. They also provide Hands On Training for Primary Search, OVM-VES, Roof Ops, F.A.S.T. and Engine Company Operations. Fireground Solutions also has Training Packages available upon request. I attended this drill and even though I don't fight fires anymore this was a GREAT refresher course for us veterans. If you're interested, please contact our F.D.N.Y. Brohers at: Fireground Solutions P.O. Box 1074 Pearl River, NY 10965 FiregoundSolutions@yahoo.com "Knowledge Builds Confidence, Confidence Builds Strength" You won't be disappointed!!!

River Edge, NJ - November 18, 2008 - Fireground Solutions

November 18, 2008 - Members from the River Edge Fire Department spent ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2008 12:58pm PST

Glen Rock, NJ - November 16, 2008 : November 16, 2008 - Members of the South Central Bergen Mutual Aid group train at a local school. Apparatus from Glen Rock, Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook and Fairlawn where on scene.

Glen Rock, NJ - November 16, 2008

November 16, 2008 - Members of the South Central Bergen Mutual Aid gro ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2008 12:41pm PST

Wyckoff, NJ - October 27, 2008 : October 27, 2008 - Heavy extrication drill involving a tractor trailer and three cars with mass casualties. Members from Wyckoff FD, Wyckoff EMS, Franklin Lakes FD, Hawthorne FD and Oakland FD participated in the exercise.

Wyckoff, NJ - October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008 - Heavy extrication drill involving a tractor trailer ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2008 3:41am PST

Oradell, NJ - October 19, 2008 : October 19, 2008 - Members from Oradell Marine 1 and New Milford Marine 38 train in the Oradell Reservoir.

Oradell, NJ - October 19, 2008

October 19, 2008 - Members from Oradell Marine 1 and New Milford Marin ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2008 4:14pm PST

Hoboken, NJ - October 05, 2008 : October 05, 2008 - Multi-agency drill with PAPD, NJTP, Hoboken PD, Hoboken FD and NJ NY PATH.

Hoboken, NJ - October 05, 2008

October 05, 2008 - Multi-agency drill with PAPD, NJTP, Hoboken PD, Hob ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2008 3:44am PST

New Milford, NJ - September 21, 2008 : September 21, 2008 - Members of NMFD CO.1 is set to put there newest piece of apparatus into service. NMFD Marine 38 on her maiden voyage in the mighty Hackensack River. The new unit was welcomed by two kayaker's, a civilian motor boat and a special appearence from members of HRSOG (Hackensack River Special Operations Group).

New Milford, NJ - September 21, 2008

September 21, 2008 - Members of NMFD CO.1 is set to put there newest p ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2008 3:38pm PST

Elmwood Park, NJ - August 25, 2008 : August 25, 2008 - Members from the Central Bergen Mutual Aid team up for a mssive boat exercise in the Passaic River. Department's include Elmwood Park, Rochelle Park, Clifton, Saddle Brook, Lodi, Fair Lawn and Garfield.

Elmwood Park, NJ - August 25, 2008

August 25, 2008 - Members from the Central Bergen Mutual Aid team up f ...

Updated: Aug 26, 2008 5:44am PST

Hackensack, NJ - August 24, 2008 : August 24, 2008 - City of Hackensack firefighters from the "Super Second" along with Teaneck firefighters train on standpipe operations. Thank you to Deputy 2 and the 2nd Platoon for allowing me to attend your drill.

Hackensack, NJ - August 24, 2008

August 24, 2008 - City of Hackensack firefighters from the "Super Seco ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2008 9:33am PST

Mahwah, NJ - August 23, 2008 : August 23, 2008 - Firefighter 1 Evaluation Day for Cadet classes 403 and 407. Congratulations to all!!!

Mahwah, NJ - August 23, 2008

August 23, 2008 - Firefighter 1 Evaluation Day for Cadet classes 403 a ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2008 3:34pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - August 14, 2008 : August 14, 2008 - Cadet firefighters from Class 407 of the Bergen County Public Safety Institute in Mahwah, NJ train in search and rescue operations. *** Thank you to the instructors for allowing to photograph today's drill.***

Mahwah, NJ - August 14, 2008

August 14, 2008 - Cadet firefighters from Class 407 of the Bergen Coun ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2008 8:43pm PST

New Milford, NJ - August 10, 2008 : August 10, 2008 - Members of NMFD Co. 2 along with the Junior firefighters and Explorers train in drafting methods and LDH and master stream operations.

New Milford, NJ - August 10, 2008

August 10, 2008 - Members of NMFD Co. 2 along with the Junior firefigh ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 4:21pm PST

PAPD/FLPD Multu-Agency Drill : July 27, 2008 - Fort Lee, NJ - Multi-agency drill with PAPD, FLPD, FL ESU, FLFD, BCPD and FL EMS.

PAPD/FLPD Multu-Agency Drill

July 27, 2008 - Fort Lee, NJ - Multi-agency drill with PAPD, FLPD, FL ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 10:43am PST

West Orange, NJ - July 22, 2008 : July 22, 2008 - Essex County hosts a massive multi-agency Weapons of Mass Destruction drill called "CHEM-X". Agencies from Local, County, State, Federal and Military participated in the event. A special thank you to Brett from the Essex County Sheriff's Department's Office of Emergency Management for allowing me to photograph today's drill.

West Orange, NJ - July 22, 2008

July 22, 2008 - Essex County hosts a massive multi-agency Weapons of M ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2008 4:33pm PST

Bergenfield, NJ - July 20, 2008 : July 20, 2008 - New Milford Fire Department's FAST trains at Bergenfield's Fire Training Center.

Bergenfield, NJ - July 20, 2008

July 20, 2008 - New Milford Fire Department's FAST trains at Bergenfie ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 5:11am PST

Cresskill, NJ - June 29, 2008 : June 29, 2008 - Multi-agency drill held at the Sunrise.

Cresskill, NJ - June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008 - Multi-agency drill held at the Sunrise.

Updated: Jun 29, 2008 12:02pm PST

Bergenfield, NJ - June 26, 2008 : June 26, 2008 - Dumont Fire Department members from Engine 5, Engine 4 and Rescue 3 train at the Bergenfield Fire Training Center. A special thank you to Instructors James Lodato and James Kirsch.

Bergenfield, NJ - June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008 - Dumont Fire Department members from Engine 5, Engine 4 ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2008 9:12am PST

Paramus, NJ - June 25, 2008 : June 25, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department's Special Operations Team trains at the Paramus Life Safety Complex. Thank you Chief 60!

Paramus, NJ - June 25, 2008

June 25, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department's Special Operations Team t ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2008 8:25am PST

New Milford, NJ - June 10, 2008 : June 10, 2008 - New Milford firefighters train on a house set to be demolished.

New Milford, NJ - June 10, 2008

June 10, 2008 - New Milford firefighters train on a house set to be de ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2008 12:00pm PST

Norwood, NJ - June 08, 2008 : June 08, 2008 - Interboro Mutual Aid Drill.

Norwood, NJ - June 08, 2008

June 08, 2008 - Interboro Mutual Aid Drill.

Updated: Jun 08, 2008 12:35pm PST

River Edge, NJ - May 20, 2008 : May 20, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department Drill.

River Edge, NJ - May 20, 2008

May 20, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department Drill.

Updated: May 21, 2008 5:55am PST

Rockleigh, NJ - May 18, 2008 : May 18, 2008 - Multi-agency drill.

Rockleigh, NJ - May 18, 2008

May 18, 2008 - Multi-agency drill.

Updated: May 18, 2008 9:37am PST

Mahwah, NJ - April 27, 2008 : April 27, 2008 - Lifeguard Systems Inc. Swift Water Rescue Drill. Thank you to Walt "Butch" Hendrick and his staff for again allowing me to photograph this weekends training. www.TeamLGS.com www.rip-tide.org

Mahwah, NJ - April 27, 2008

April 27, 2008 - Lifeguard Systems Inc. Swift Water Rescue Drill. Than ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 1:24pm PST

Mahwah, NJ - April 26, 2008 : April 26, 2008 - Lifeguard Systems Inc. Swift Water Rescue Drill. Thank you to Walt "Butch" Hendrick and his staff for again allowing me to photograph this weekends training. www.TeamLGS.com www.rip-tide.org

Mahwah, NJ - April 26, 2008

April 26, 2008 - Lifeguard Systems Inc. Swift Water Rescue Drill. Than ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 12:51pm PST

New Milford, NJ - April 12, 2008 : April 13, 2008 - Vehicle Extrication Drill.

New Milford, NJ - April 12, 2008

April 13, 2008 - Vehicle Extrication Drill.

Updated: Apr 15, 2008 9:58am PST

Lyndhurst, NJ - April 06, 2008 : April 06, 2008 - Swift water training taught by Andrea Zaferes and Walt "Butch" Hendrick from Lifeguard Systems Inc. Please visit their websites at www.TeamLGS.com and www.rip-tide.org.

Lyndhurst, NJ - April 06, 2008

April 06, 2008 - Swift water training taught by Andrea Zaferes and Wal ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2008 11:25am PST

Hackensack, NJ - March 30, 2008 : March 30, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department Special Operations Team trains at Hackensack Fire Departments drill tower.

Hackensack, NJ - March 30, 2008

March 30, 2008 - River Edge Fire Department Special Operations Team tr ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2008 2:47pm PST

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - March 22, 2008 : March 22, 2008 - Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters train in the Flashover container at the Bergen County Life Safety Complex.

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ - March 22, 2008

March 22, 2008 - Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters train in the Flashover ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2008 2:35pm PST

New Milford, NJ - March 09, 2008 : March 09, 2008 - Ladder/Tower and Ropes and Knots Drill.

New Milford, NJ - March 09, 2008

March 09, 2008 - Ladder/Tower and Ropes and Knots Drill.

Updated: Mar 09, 2008 4:33pm PST

Morristown, NJ - November 03, 2007 : November 03, 2007 - Morristown Municiple Airport MMU Drill

Morristown, NJ - November 03, 2007

November 03, 2007 - Morristown Municiple Airport MMU Drill

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 8:11am PST

Jersey City, NJ - October 28, 2007 : October 28, 2007 - Multi-agency drill.

Jersey City, NJ - October 28, 2007

October 28, 2007 - Multi-agency drill.

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 7:52am PST

New Milford, NJ - October 21, 2007 : October 21, 2007 - Training on the Fire Academy's ladder truck.

New Milford, NJ - October 21, 2007

October 21, 2007 - Training on the Fire Academy's ladder truck.

Updated: May 17, 2008 2:16pm PST

Fort Lee, NJ - April 29, 2007 : April 29, 2007 - Multi-agency drill with the Neptune Pumping Systems and Iron Man Nozzles.

Fort Lee, NJ - April 29, 2007

April 29, 2007 - Multi-agency drill with the Neptune Pumping Systems a ...

Updated: Feb 29, 2008 10:26am PST

Hackensack, NJ - May 28, 2006 : May 28, 2006 - River Edge Special Ops train at Hackensack FD's drill tower.

Hackensack, NJ - May 28, 2006

May 28, 2006 - River Edge Special Ops train at Hackensack FD's drill t ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2008 8:02am PST

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