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Peapack-Gladstone 5th Alarm 63 Highland Ave 12/24/09 : At about 9:00 P.M. Peapack-Gladstone firefighters responded to 63 Highland Avenue on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival they found heavy fire and smoke showing from a large 2.5 story mansion type dwelling. Mutual aid was called immediately for engines and tankers from neighboring Somerset and Morris County Towns. The fire escalated to 5 alarms bringing in mutual aid from Somerset, Morris, and Hunterdon Counties. (3) tanker task forces were used to shuttle water to the scene for firefighting operations. The fire took over 3 hours to bring under control. No injuries were reported at the scene. Heavy snow and cold temperatures hampered firefighting efforts. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Peapack-Gladstone 5th Alarm 63 Highland Ave 12/24/09

At about 9:00 P.M. Peapack-Gladstone firefighters responded to 63 High ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2009 7:21am PST

New Vernon, NJ House Fire 7 Featherbed Lane 12/21/09 : At around 5:40 A.M. New Vernon firefighters responded to 7 Featherbed Lane near Village Road on a working house fire. Mutual aid was called to the scene from Green Village, Chatham Twp, and Bernardsville. Cold weather and water problems hammpered firefighting efforts. Tanker shuttles were used and companies drafted from cisterns to supply the scene with water. Heavy fire conditions raced through the dwelling despite firefighting efforts. The fire took two hours to bring under control. One occupant of the home was transported to the hospital with lacerations after breaking a window to escape the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Photos Courtesy of CWA Photography

New Vernon, NJ House Fire 7 Featherbed Lane 12/21/09

At around 5:40 A.M. New Vernon firefighters responded to 7 Featherbed ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2009 8:27am PST

Rutherford, NJ 5th Alarm 158 East Passaic Ave. 11/24/2009 : At around 0600 hours on November 24, 2009 Rutherford, NJ firefighters responded to Nicks Towing at 158 East Passaic Ave. on a structure fire. First arriving Police units reported heavy fire condition showing from the 1 story commercial structure which was filled with motor vehicles. Mutual aid units responded to assist the Rutherford Fire Department. A 5 Alarm assignment was used to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Rutherford, NJ 5th Alarm 158 East Passaic Ave. 11/24/2009

At around 0600 hours on November 24, 2009 Rutherford, NJ firefighters ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2009 7:26am PST

NEWARK, NJ 2ND ALARM BOX 3162 at 64 PARK AVE. 11/8/09 : At around 0600 hours Newark, NJ firefighters responded to 64 Park Ave. on a report of smoke in the building. When Engine 15 arrived they reported fire on the first floor of a 3 story wood frame multiple dwelling. Members of Engine 15 and Engine 9 stretched several handlines and began working on the fire. Ladder 7 and Rescue 1 members removed a female occupant from the rear of the structure. She suffered from smoke inhalation. Firefighters treated her until EMS arrived. A second alarm was transmitted due to rescues being made and the exposure problems. Newark firefighters made a quick knockdown of the fire bringing it under control within 15 minutes. The Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. Photos By: Adam Alberti

NEWARK, NJ 2ND ALARM BOX 3162 at 64 PARK AVE. 11/8/09

At around 0600 hours Newark, NJ firefighters responded to 64 Park Ave. ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2009 8:54am PST

Mendham, NJ House Fire 80 Ironia Road November 8, 2009 : At around 3:15 A.M. on November 8, 2009 Mendham firefighters responded to 80 Ironia Road on a working house fire. Upon arrival heavy fire and smoke was showing from a 2.5 story wood frame dwelling. Mutual aid was called to the scene from Chester, Randolph, Flanders, as well as the Tanker Task Force. Heavy fire raced through the second floor and through the roof. Several handlines were used to extinguish the blaze. The fire was under control within 90 minutes. One firefighter was treated by EMS after suffering heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported. The occupants of the dwelling escaped the blaze with out injury. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Mendham, NJ House Fire 80 Ironia Road November 8, 2009

At around 3:15 A.M. on November 8, 2009 Mendham firefighters responded ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2009 8:39am PST

West Caldwell, NJ 3rd Alarm 139 Mountain Ave. November 1, 2009 : On November 1st, 2009 West Caldwell firefighters responded to 139 Mountain Ave. on a house fire. Upon arrival they found a well involved dwelling fire. Mutual aid was called in from several towns to assist. The fire was controlled within an hour. No injuries were reported at the scene. Photos By: Adam Alberti

West Caldwell, NJ 3rd Alarm 139 Mountain Ave. November 1, 2009

Woodridge, NJ 2nd Alarm Center & Humbolt 10/17/09 : At around 11:30 P.M. Woodridge, NJ firefighters responded to Center and Humbolt on a reported dwelling fire. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke showing from a 2 story ordinary dwelling. A second alarm was struck by command bringing mutual aid to the scene from East Rutherford, and Carlstadt. The fire took about one hour to bring under control. No injuries were reported at scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Woodridge, NJ 2nd Alarm Center & Humbolt 10/17/09

At around 11:30 P.M. Woodridge, NJ firefighters responded to Center an ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2009 11:44pm PST

MONTGOMERY, NY WORKING FIRE 99 HAWKINS DR. 9/26/09 : ON SEPTEMBER 26TH AROUND 1:00 P.M. FIREFIGHTERS WERE GETTING READY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORANGE COUNTY FIREMENS PARADE IN WALDEN NY WHEN THEY WERE CALLED TO A FIRE IN MONTGOMERY AT THE SHOPRITE SUPERMARKET AT 99 HAWKINS DR. UPON ARRIVAL FIREFIGHTERS FOUND A WELL INVOLVED 30 YARD COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER EXTENDING TO THE BUILDING. NUMEROUS APPARATUS FROM VARIOUS COMPANIES RESPONDED TO BRING THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL. THE FIRE WAS CONTROLLED WITHIN 30 MINUTES HOWEVER FIREFIGHTERS HAD EXTENSIVE OVERHAUL TO DO. PHOTOS BY: ADAM ALBERTI

MONTGOMERY, NY WORKING FIRE 99 HAWKINS DR. 9/26/09

ON SEPTEMBER 26TH AROUND 1:00 P.M. FIREFIGHTERS WERE GETTING READY TO ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 10:29am PST

Budd Lake, NJ House Fire 11 Timberline Road 9/12/09 : At around 10:00 A.M. on September 12, 2009 Budd Lake and Flanders firefighters responded to 11 Timberline Road on a reported house fire. Upon arrival companies found heavy smoke showing from the dwelling and a working fire in the basement. Mutual aid was summoned for a Rapid Intervention Team from Netcong, as well as Morris County Region 4 Tanker Task Force which brought tankers from Chester, Roxbury, Mount Arlington, Ralston, and Washington Twp to the scene. Two addtional engines were specail called by command from Washington Twp and Stanhope fire departments. Firefighter made an aggressive interior attack and knocked down the bulk of the fire within 25 minutes. The fire was completely under control within an hour. No injuries were reported at the scene. The Mount Olive Police Department and Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Squad are investigating the cause of the fire. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Budd Lake, NJ House Fire 11 Timberline Road 9/12/09

At around 10:00 A.M. on September 12, 2009 Budd Lake and Flanders fire ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 2:34pm PST

Parsippany, NJ House Fire 8 West Hedding Place Mount Tabor 8/9/09 : On August 9, 2009 Parisppany firefighters from Mount Tabor and Lake Parisppany battled a blaze in a 2.5 story wood frame dwelling on West Hedding Pl. Mutual aid responded from the Denville Fire Dept. to assist. Heavy fire conditions raced through the entire home causing severe damage. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 2 hours however remained on scene hitting hot spots and doing overhaul. One firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Parisppany Police and Morris County Prosecutors Office Arson Squad. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Parsippany, NJ House Fire 8 West Hedding Place Mount Tabor 8/9/09

On August 9, 2009 Parisppany firefighters from Mount Tabor and Lake Pa ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2009 6:28am PST

NETCONG, NJ WORKING FIRE 134 ROUTE 46 JULY 16, 2009 : Netcong, NJ - Firefighters responded to 134 Route 46 on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival firefighter had a working fire in the basement of a vacant commercial building formerly used as a home decor shop. Firefighters made an agressive interior attack and extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. Mutual aid responded to assist from Budd Lake, Roxbury Co.# 1 & 2, Stanhope, Byram and Flanders. Firefighters searched the two apartments in the building and found all residents to have escaped. Route 46 was closed through Netcong for several hours causing traffic delays in the area. The Netcong Police was assisted by Roxbury, Mount Olive, and the Morris County Park Police for traffic control. Photos By: Adam Alberti

NETCONG, NJ WORKING FIRE 134 ROUTE 46 JULY 16, 2009

Netcong, NJ - Firefighters responded to 134 Route 46 on a reported str ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2009 3:43pm PST

WAYNE, NJ WORKING FIRE AT WAYNE TILE 1459 ROUTE 23 JUNE 18, 2009 : On the morning of June 18, 2009 Wayne firefighters responded to a fire at 1459 Route 23 South (Wayne Tile). Upon arrival firefighters from nearby Packanack Lake Fire Co. 5 found heavy fire and smoke showing from the facade of store. First arriving units immediately put their deck gun in service and knocked the main body of fire down quickly. The fire damaged the facade and cause some minor damage in the interior showroom. Quick actions of the Wayne Fire Dept kept the fire to its point of origin saving the rest of the stores in the strip mall complex. Photos Courtesy of Lt. John Lewis -Passaic Fire Dept.

WAYNE, NJ WORKING FIRE AT WAYNE TILE 1459 ROUTE 23 JUNE 18, 2009

On the morning of June 18, 2009 Wayne firefighters responded to a fire ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2009 11:29am PST

PARSIPPANY, NJ HOUSE FIRE 249 JACKSONVILLE DR. JUNE 11, 2009 : Just after midnight on June 11, 2009 Parsippany firefighters responded to 249 Jacksonville Dr. off Deerfield on a reported house fire. Upon arrival units found a working basement fire in a 1.5 story frame. The fire rapidly extended to the first floor and attic. Companies went to a defensive attack to extinguish the blaze. Numerous handlines and a ladderpipe were used to bring the fire under control. The occupants escaped the fire without injury. Parsippany Police and Fire Marshall are investigating the cause of the blaze. Fire districts 3, 5, and 6 worked the blaze. It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. Photos By: Adam Alberti

PARSIPPANY, NJ HOUSE FIRE 249 JACKSONVILLE DR. JUNE 11, 2009

Just after midnight on June 11, 2009 Parsippany firefighters responded ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2009 8:42pm PST

RANDOLPH, NJ HOUSE FIRE 70 OLD BROOKSIDE ROAD JUNE 9, 2009 : At around 0620 hours on June 9th, 2009 Randolph firefighters responded to 70 Old Brookside Road on a house fire. Upon arrival heavy fire was showing on the A/B corner of a 1.5 story wood frame dwelling. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack and knocked the fire down quickly. Mutual aid units responded from Mendham and Roxbury Twp. The fire was controlled with 30 minutes but companies remained on scene doing overhaul time about 0830. Randolph EMS transported a victim to the hospital for evaulation. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photos By: Adam Alberti

RANDOLPH, NJ HOUSE FIRE 70 OLD BROOKSIDE ROAD JUNE 9, 2009

At around 0620 hours on June 9th, 2009 Randolph firefighters responded ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2009 7:51am PST

PATERSON, NJ GENERAL ALARM 369 HAMILTON AVE. MAY 27, 2009 : Paterson, NJ firefighters battled a general alarm blaze at 369 Hamilton Ave near East 18th Avenue around 2:00 P.M. The fire involved a 2 story ordinary building 100x100 that housed school buses and a wood working shop. Heavy smoke was visible for miles. The fire raced through the building forcing firefighters to mount a defensive attack. Multiple explosions occurred and the buildings integrity was in questions. Firefighters set up collapse zones and kept all personnel away from the building. Multiple master streams and two aerials were used to extinguish the blaze. The fire took several hours to bring under control. The cause is currently under investigation. Photos By: Adam Alberti

PATERSON, NJ GENERAL ALARM 369 HAMILTON AVE. MAY 27, 2009

Paterson, NJ firefighters battled a general alarm blaze at 369 Hamilto ...

Updated: May 27, 2009 2:27pm PST

RANDOLPH, NJ HOUSE FIRE on QUAKER AVE MAY 7, 2009 : On May 7, 2009 Randolph Township firefighters responded to Quaker Ave and Quaker Chruch Road on a reported house fire. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire conditions racing through a 2 car garage. The fire rapidly extended into the 2.5 story wood frame dwelling. All Randolph Fire Companies worked as well as Mutual aid from Dover. (Photos Courtesy of Kevin Dunn Randolph Fire Co.# 2)

RANDOLPH, NJ HOUSE FIRE on QUAKER AVE MAY 7, 2009

On May 7, 2009 Randolph Township firefighters responded to Quaker Ave ...

Updated: May 10, 2009 9:40am PST

PATERSON, NJ *WORKING FIRE* 427 21ST AVE. 5/6/09 : Paterson, NJ firefighters made quick work of this working fire at 427 21st Avenue. On arrival firefighters found a working fire first floor rear of this 2 story mixed occupancy building. All of the occupants escaped without injury. The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes. Photos By: Adam Alberti

PATERSON, NJ *WORKING FIRE* 427 21ST AVE. 5/6/09

Paterson, NJ firefighters made quick work of this working fire at 427 ...

Updated: May 06, 2009 1:37pm PST

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ WORKING FIRE TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 4/27/09 : On April 27, 2009 Hackettstown firefighters responded to the True Value Hardware garage on Main St. for a reported fire. Upon arrival they found a working fire in the repair garage. A quick knock down was made by first arriving units. Mutual aid units from Mansfield, and Independance assisted. Washington Boro was the R.I.T unit.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ WORKING FIRE TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 4/27/09

On April 27, 2009 Hackettstown firefighters responded to the True Valu ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2009 9:36pm PST

Rockland County, NY *Fire Explorers Live Burn* : On April 25, 2009 during the Rockland County Emergency Services Expo, the Fire Explorers conducted a live burn demonstration. Photos By: Adam Alberti

Rockland County, NY *Fire Explorers Live Burn*

On April 25, 2009 during the Rockland County Emergency Services Expo, ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2009 8:34pm PST

TOTOWA, NJ CAR FIRE 1 ROUTE 46 WEST MARCH 1,2009 : The Totowa Fire Department responded to a working car fire in the parking lot of the Guitar Center at 1 Route 46 West. Upon arrival firefighters found the engine compartment of a Chevy Blazer well involved. Two handlines were used to extinguish the fire. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby parked cars. Photos By: Adam Alberti

TOTOWA, NJ CAR FIRE 1 ROUTE 46 WEST MARCH 1,2009

The Totowa Fire Department responded to a working car fire in the park ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2009 6:29pm PST

PASSAIC, NJ 3RD ALARM 553 GREGORY AVE 2/25/09 : Passaic, NJ firefighters responded to 553 Gregory Ave. around 0110 hours on a reported fire. Upon arrival companies found a working fire in the attic of a 2.5 story wood frame dwelling. A second alarm was transmitted by Deputy 4 Chief Martocci. Companies made an aggressive attack and knocked the bulk of the fire down quick. A 3rd alarm was transmitted for relief and firehouse coverage. No injuries were reported at the scene. Photos By: Adam Alberti

PASSAIC, NJ 3RD ALARM 553 GREGORY AVE 2/25/09

Passaic, NJ firefighters responded to 553 Gregory Ave. around 0110 hou ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2009 2:30am PST

STANHOPE, NJ 10 HIGH ST. HOUSE FIRE 2/17/09 : At around 0920 hours Stanhope firefighters responded to 10 High St. on a structure fire. Upon arrial units found a working fire in the basement of a 2.5 story frame dwelling built in the 1840's. Mutual aid was immediately called from Netcong, Byram, and the Budd Lake fire departments. The fire extended through the balloon framing to the upper floors. Heavy smoke pushed from the dwelling as firefighters tried to gain control of the fire. The incident commander withdrew firefighters due to the rapid extending fire and tactics were changed to defensive for s short time. Additional mutual aid was called into the scene from Roxbury, Flanders. Andover, Hopatcong, and Hackettstown. The stubborn fire took hours to bring totally under control. Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries. Photos Courtesy of CWA Photo

STANHOPE, NJ 10 HIGH ST. HOUSE FIRE 2/17/09

At around 0920 hours Stanhope firefighters responded to 10 High St. on ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2009 7:27am PST

WHARTON, NJ 36 EAST UNION TPKE HOUSE FIRE 2/8/2009 : On February 8, 2009 around 6:15 P.M. Wharton, NJ firefighters responded to 36 East Union Turnpike on a reported house fire. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire conditions in a 1.5 story wood frame dwelling that was undergoing renovations. Mutual aid was called to the scene from the Mine Hill and Picatinny Arsenal Fire Departments. Interior crews made an aggressive attack and knocked the fire down within 10 minutes. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes. No injuries were reported at the scene. Photos By: Adam Alberti

WHARTON, NJ 36 EAST UNION TPKE HOUSE FIRE 2/8/2009

On February 8, 2009 around 6:15 P.M. Wharton, NJ firefighters responde ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2009 5:38am PST

ATLANTA, GA. 3RD ALARM 704 DURANT PL. N.E. 1/1/09 : Atlanta, Georgia firefighters responded to 704 Durant Place N.E. at 3rd St. around 11:30 P.M. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire showing from the top floor of a 3 story wood frame townhouse. Second and Third Alarms were transmitted bringing additional units to the scene. Second and Third Alarm units staged a block away on Ponce De Leon NE. All occupants escaped without injury. Photos By: Adam Alberti **Note** This fire was difficult to shoot due to the tight one way street and limited access.

ATLANTA, GA. 3RD ALARM 704 DURANT PL. N.E. 1/1/09

Atlanta, Georgia firefighters responded to 704 Durant Place N.E. at 3r ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 4:49am PST

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE House Fire 919 W.39th St. 1/1/09 : Chattanooga, TN firefighters responded to a house fire at 919 West 39th St. next to Quint 14's firehouse. The fire involved the rear of a 1.5 story frame. The fire was under control within 15 minutes. Photos By: Adam Alberti

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE House Fire 919 W.39th St. 1/1/09

Chattanooga, TN firefighters responded to a house fire at 919 West 39t ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2009 5:55pm PST