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[quote name='JScott128' post='131897' date='Jul 21 2007, 22:20 ']Butler FD Engine 2[/quote]



I was away most of this past week so was unable to make this. In Butler we have two connections to the tragedy. A lieutenant with Bartholdi Hose Co. 2 is a past member of Bogota Fire Department where the fire took place. The captain of Kinney Hose Co. 1 (my company) came to us from the Ridgefield Park Fire Department. Something like this is never easy for the family, fellow firefighters and friends of someone who makes the supreme sacrifice but hopefully all of the survivors can take some comfort in knowing how many people care from such a wide area.
Rich Dean, Butler, New Jersey, USA

Member of Kinney Hose Co. 1, Butler Fire Dept. since 1973, Fire Police Officer since 2000

Dispatcher at Butler Police Communications from March 1975 to July 2009

Secretary of North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association since 1980

Member of Tri-Boro First Aid Squad (volunteer ems) since 2000 as a driver



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I'll post this on the NJ thread as well as the topic that is in the LODD category:



On behalf of the Ridgefield Park Fire Department, I want to thank all of you for your prayers, your presence, your donations, and above all your never-ending support of Ex-Chief Stephen R. Dembski. We've been through hell this past week, and to say that it has been "difficult" doesn't begin to describe what many of have been feeling. Amidst the pain, tears, and abject bewilderment, fire departments and emergency services from New Jersey and beyond have been a stronghold for us. As deeply saddened as I have become by this tragedy, I have been reassured by the presence of thousands of firefighters who, in one way or another, have come to us to honor Steve, his dutiful work, and his deeply good nature. It is a clear testament to Steve's enthusiasm and dedication to the fire service.



A special thank you to anyone who appeared in person at the wake and/or funeral services. There is nothing more comforting than to have our brothers stand shoulder to shoulder with us at our most trying time. Though I cannot be sure of it, I think the number of firefighters who filled Main Street on Thursday night numbered in the thousands. I heard somewhere that approximately 350 were present for the funeral on Friday morning. Regardless, words can't express my thanks for your presence and your condolences. I am truly humbled by your kindness.



Finally, I would just urge you to remember that though we have payed our last respects to Steve this week, there is still much work to be done. Please remember his wife and two sons in the wake of this tragedy. A fund has been set up for them, and donations can be made to support them at:



[color="#0000FF"]The Stephen Dembski Memorial Fund

93 Hazelton Street

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660[/color]




Many, many thanks; God bless,

FF Jim Garvey

FDRP Engine 4
NJ - Jimmy Garvey
Ridgefield VAC


Always in our hearts, Stephen R. Dembski, FDRP T-2 LODD 7-15-07

Volunteerism: Service, Sacrifice, Spirit.
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Anybody know what the Palisades Park engine tangled with? Not really visible in the pic, but the bumper is all buggered up on the officer's side. Hopefully no one was injured, and at least it wasn't the brand new Pierce.



On a lighter note, I really like the lettering on Little Ferry's new rig. Very cool looking, and a change from the same old gold-leafing....not that there's anything wrong with gold leaf.
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[quote name='NJMedic' post='131943' date='Jul 21 2007, 23:38 ']Fort Dix Ladder 6825 is 2000 Seagrave 100ft 1000/500/30.



Fort Dix, Lakehurst Naval Air, and McGuire AFB all boarder each other and as such will be the DOD's first "Mega Base"[/quote]





That truck is a B-E-A-S-T! I love seeing the Fort coming into Brown Town!
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Fort Dix Brush Truck


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Navy Lakehurst Engine 6331, a 1994 Pierce Dash 1250/750/100AFFF


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Deptford Fire Dept.

Gloucester County

Engine 931

1997 KME 1750/800

unknown photographer



[url="http://image59.webshots.com/459/8/87/63/2197887630094916005tqHLXy_fs.jpg"]http://image59.webshots.com/459/8/87/63/21...05tqHLXy_fs.jpg[/url]
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Deptford Fire Dept.

Gloucester County

Engine 921

1997 KME 1500/800

unknown photographer



[url="http://image59.webshots.com/559/7/93/14/2657793140094916005yGYaqW_fs.jpg"]http://image59.webshots.com/559/7/93/14/26...05yGYaqW_fs.jpg[/url]
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Deptford Fire Dept.

Gloucester County

Battalion 9301

Ford Explorer

unknown photographer



[url="http://image53.webshots.com/553/0/96/30/2067096300094916005PKoPpB_fs.jpg"]http://image53.webshots.com/553/0/96/30/20...05PKoPpB_fs.jpg[/url]
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AVFC1699- I'm unable to open the links that you are posting, anyone else having the same problem?



Scott
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[quote name='JScott128' post='132431' date='Jul 23 2007, 14:58 ']AVFC1699- I'm unable to open the links that you are posting, anyone else having the same problem?



Scott[/quote]



I'll second that.
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[quote name='AndyC3J' post='132313' date='Jul 23 2007, 00:52 ']Anybody know what the Palisades Park engine tangled with? Not really visible in the pic, but the bumper is all buggered up on the officer's side. Hopefully no one was injured, and at least it wasn't the brand new Pierce.[/quote]





their Rescue....
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Speaking of Pal Park, has anyone gotten any spy shots of the new Pierce??? Their wetdown flyer mentions something about it being a Pierce Dash long pumper... Ive never heard of that description before.
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I've seen a few pics of it, and it's currently on Pierce's New Deliveries page, although not yet lettered:



[url="http://www.piercemfg.com/new_deliveries/new_delivery.cfm?Truck=1710&Type=pumper"]http://www.piercemfg.com/new_deliveries/ne...amp;Type=pumper[/url]
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[quote name='AndyC3J' post='133752' date='Jul 26 2007, 20:05 ']I've seen a few pics of it, and it's currently on Pierce's New Deliveries page, although not yet lettered:



[url="http://www.piercemfg.com/new_deliveries/new_delivery.cfm?Truck=1710&Type=pumper"]http://www.piercemfg.com/new_deliveries/ne...amp;Type=pumper[/url][/quote]



Thats a nice Pierce! BLUE LEDs on the front <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/luxhello.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Luxhello' />
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Thanks for the info. Looks like the same old cookie cutter Pierce though...... yawn...
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[color="#0000ff"]Mercy First Aid Squad

Burlington County, NJ

Station 299

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Runs this 19xx Ford E-350 Ambulance As Ambulance 2991.





Sorry for the sun glare, this was the best out of 5 shots I took.[/color]


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Rescue29Engine23 Photo <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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i dont know if this counts but i found this Gloucester county fire prevention veichle in a sad state just around the corner from rescue 3 in da bronx


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really pathetic state


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looks like a stolen car. surprising that it is still there and not back in Gloucester County.
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