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Derek Kahill
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William Van Riper
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Dan Nywening
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Robert Capicchioni
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Brian Bonte
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Joseph Gothelf
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    December 31st, 2004


    December 14th, 2004
    After a LONG quiet week - The OFD came back to life today with 3 runs.

    December 10th, 2004
    CONGRATULATIONS - EMERSON FD (North Oradell) on the delivery of their new 100ft. American LaFrance mid-mount Tower Ladder. Good Luck with it - start your driver training NOW.

    December 10th, 2004
    Tonight fire department members will celebrate the holiday season at their annual Holiday Dinner. While enjoying these festivities, the borough will be covered by the River Edge Fire Department if fire department services are needed.

    In firematic news, the department has had only 5 calls to date this month; a real slow down since last month's record breaking numbers.

    November 30th, 2004
    November continues to be busy with two more calls today. Oradell units checked a smoke condition on Bergen Blvd. and an automatic alarm on Second St.

    November 27th, 2004
    Oradell Fire Department members attended Wallington's Annual Holiday Parade. Members took home two awards; one award was for "most personnel marching" and the second was a 2nd place award for "best appearing ambulance." Our SCUBA/Utility van was mistaken for an ambulance by the judges! Click Click here for photos!

    November 24th, 2004
    The officers and firefighters of the Oradell Fire Department would like to wish all of our residents a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving Day Fire Information

    • Thanksgiving Day fires in residential structures cause more property damage and claim more lives than residential structure fires on other days. Surprisingly, fire injuries in residences decrease on Thanskgiving Day.
    • Cooking is by far the leading cause of residential structure fires on Thanksgiving Day (42%), nearly double that of a normal day.
    • The leading factor in the ignition of residential cooking fires is food left unattended.
    Courtesy of NFPA

    November 20th, 2004
    Oradell Fire is proud to announce the 2005 Line Officers:
    • Chief David Gangemi
    • Asst. Chief Kevin Burns
    • Captain Derek Kahill
    • 1st Lt. William Van Riper
    • 2nd Lt. Dan Nywening
    • 3rd Lt. Rob Capicchioni
    Congratulations and good luck to all the Officers for 2005.

    November 14th, 2004
    Members drilled today with the Bergenfield Fire Department and their new rescue truck and equipment. While cutting and stablizing vehicles, Oradell Fire units were alerted for a motor vehicle crash on Oradell Ave near Summit Ave. Squad 22, Engine 24, and Car 201 responded. Engine 24 was delayed due to fire patrol duties near the Emerson border. More photos from the drill with Bergenfield can be found here!

    November 8th, 2004
    Fire department members were busy during the first week of November. Units responded to 12 calls and participated in other events.
    • During the week members participated in a mutual aid drill with Haworth at the United Water facility.
    • Squad Co. 22 was on standby at the Bergen Catholic -vs- St. Joe's football game this past Saturday. Members were able to meet former Mayor Rudi Gulliani whose son plays for St. Joes.

    November 5th, 2004
    For Zack Rassem's Eagle Scout project he and other scouts have been painting yellow curbs near fire hydrants around town. We see here Ian DiFiore painting a curb near Memorial Field with the assistance of Firefighter Glen Rassem and Fire Chief Stan Kufel. The Eagle Scout Website can be viewed here.

    November 2nd, 2004
    Oradell resident Major Eric Shuler of the NJ National Guard stationed in Kuwait with his Oradell Fire Department sweatshirt. Stay safe.

    October 30th, 2004
    Fire department members were alerted at 2:25am of a working fire in New Milford on Salem Road. Tower 21 along with Chief 20 responded as the FAST Team while other members were standing by in headquarters. Upon arrival units found heavy fire in a detacted garage which was housing various fuels, including nitrous oxide. Units operated on scene as the FAST team for approximatly 1.5 hours.

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    October 24th, 2004
    The Oradell FD SCUBA Team was called mutual aid to The City of Newark. Chief 20, Utility 25 with Marine 1 and Car 29 repsonded. Oradell Divers working with Wallington and Lyndhurst Divers were called in to recover 3 victims from a vehicle that left the road and landed in the Passaic River. Divers used a heavy wrecker to bring the car shallow, which made removal of the victims safer. Oradell units were on scene for about 4 hours. Click here for further information.

    October 19th, 2004
    Oradell FD was toned out as a FAST Team for a working fire in River Edge. Tower 21 and Chief 20 responded. While responding Tower 21 was informed they would be acting as the First Due Truck along with River Edge Ladder 11. Upon arrival Tower 21 split its crew and several members went to work. Tower 21 conducted primary and secondary searches and performed overhaul and vent with River Edge crews. Oradell units were on scene about 2 hours.

    October 18th, 2004
    As the season changes, the OFD would like to remind its residents of the following safety precautions:
    • Do not park or drive on leaves.
    • Be sure to check furnaces and fireplaces before using them.
    • Do not leave candles unattedned.
    • Open Burning is illegal.
    • When you change you clocks, be sure to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

    October 11th, 2004
    During National Fire Prevention Week, the Oradell Fire Department visited local schools and held their open house. During this time members spent time with over 1400 students to promote fire education and prevention.

    October 8th, 2004
    At 10:26 Oradell Tower 21 and Chief 20 responded to Paramus for a 2nd Alarm cover-up at the quarters of Truck 1. While responding Tower 21 and Chief 20 were directed to check for a power line down at Rt. 17 South and Midland Ave. Units were unable to locate anything and then returned to Paramus Station 1 where they stood by untill 11:50.

    October 5th, 2004
    The Oradell FD responded to a working car fire on Ridgewood Ave. by Prospect St. at about 7am. Oradell Engine 23 stretched one line and knocked the fire down with assistance from Engine 24, while Squad 22 stood by. Oradell Chief 20, Engine 23, Engine 24 and Squad 22 operated for about 30 minutes.

    October 2nd, 2004
    The Oradell FD responded to a house on Pyle St. for a smoke condition in the basement. Units on scene found a medium smoke condition being cause by a burned up de-humidifier. Engine 23 stretched an attack line as a precaution and Tower 21 provided ventilation and search. Oradell units Car 20, Car 201, Engine 23, Engine 24 and Tower 21 operated for about 30 minutes.

    October 2, 2004
    Congratulations to Lt. D. Nywening for becoming "Qualified" to drive and operate Squad 22.

    September 25th, 2004
    The Oradell Office of Emergency Management announces CERT training. Training for CERT will begin in Oradell on Tuesday November 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM at the Oradell VFW building. For more info on CERT go to the OEM website at www.oradell.org/oeml.htm

    September 22nd, 2004
    Engine 24, Tower 21, and Squad 22 responded to a reported activated fire alarm on Howard Court West. Upon arrival, units found a burned cup in the microwave which had produced a smoke condition in the structure. The Tower company vented with possitive pressure while Engine company members removed the microwave from the house. Companies operated for 30 min.

    September 19th, 2004
    Fire Department services were called on to pull an injured woman from a small stream in town. Oradell Chief 20, Tower 21 and Squad 22 responded. The victim had fallen in while walking close to the edge of the stream. The victim had a head wound as well as pain in her leg. FD units entered the stream and used a c-collar and backboard to remove the victim. BLS then transported with out incident.

    September 8th, 2004
    Oradell Tower 21 and Engine 23 responded to the Oradell Public School (K-6) for a reported fire. Arriving units found a humidifier that had caught fire. Oradell Engine 24 was also on scene in service for other calls. The call was an automatic tri-boro which is normal for schools during school hours. This brought the following companies. New Milford Chief 30, Chief 302, Engine 32, Squad 36 and Tower 31. River Edge Chief 102, Ladder 11 and Rescue 16. Above the Tri-boro Chief Kufel called Dumont Chief 212, Engine 5 and Rescue 3. EMS from New Milford, Paramus and Haworth were also staged at the scene. The mutual aid was used to conduct extensive primary and secondary searches of the school as well as ventialtion. The dehumidfier put out a large amount of black smoke filling the stairs, basement, and second floors. Companies operated on the scene for one hour.

    September 4th, 2004
    Oradell Squad 22 along with Engine 24 and Engine 23 responded to a reported motor vehicle crash with a rollover at the intersection of Forest and Oradell Ave. Upon arrival members of the squad company worked on the accident scene while members of Engine 24 assisted with EMS work. Engine 23 was staged as a stand-by unit at Bergen Catholic High School. Fortunately no severe injuries were incurred at the scene.

    September 2nd, 2004
    Oradell units responded today to the area of Kinderkamack Road and Berkshire Street for a reported gas leak. Units operated on scene for approximately 1 hour while public service worked on a 6" gas main. Chief Kufel was later interviewed by News 12 regarding this event.
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