CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF MAJOR FIRES
Second Alarm or Higher 1995 - 1999
In 1987 the department started a new way of assigning numbers to fires; All incidents (meaning an Engine, Ladder or Rescue Company response) are numbered consecutively. The last two numbers of the year (i.e., 95 for 1995) would be followed by the PFD response number. For instance the second response for the year 1995 would be incident # 950002
1995
January 4, 1995: #950061 593 East 39th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
January 5, 1995: #950063 180 Carroll Street 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
January 5, 1995: #950063 180 Carroll Street 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
February 22, 1995: #950733 162 16th Avenue 2nd Alarm Vacant House
February 27, 1995: #950820 61-71 Belmont Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
February 27, 1995: #950820 61-71 Belmont Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Todd Holritt photos
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March 5, 1995: #950903 449-51 Ellison Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
March 6 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 8, 1995: 324 Broadway 2 1/2 story vacant building
March 9 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 9, 1995: Mill Street apartment fire
March 14, 1995: 4:40 PM 1020 East 25h Street
March 15 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 16, 1995: 12:20 PM Barnert Senior Citizen Housing - apartment fire
March 17 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 18, 1995: #951069 6 12th Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
March 30, 1995: #951241 120-22 Jasper Street General Alarm Dwelling
March 30, 1995: #951241 120-22 Jasper Street General Alarm Dwelling
April 16 and 17, 1995: 395 Totowa Avenue
7:37 PM 159 Wayne Avenue Dwelling
17th - 3:26 AM 10 Belmont Avenue
5:48 AM 163 Wayne Avenue
7:37 PM 159 Wayne Avenue Dwelling
17th - 3:26 AM 10 Belmont Avenue
5:48 AM 163 Wayne Avenue
April 19 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 9, 1995: 100 Lafayette Street Dwelling
May 23, 1995: 7 AM #951960 74 Oak Street 2nd alarm Dwelling
May 24 Herald
May 23, 1995: #951960 74 Oak Street 2nd alarm Dwelling
June 11, 1995: ~ 9 PM Liberty Street Tour 1 1 alarm
June 11, 1995: ~ 9 PM Liberty Street Tour 1 1 alarm
June 13 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
DC Joe Pellegrino - E8 Thibault Telesquirt - Craig Lauten Photo
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E8 Thibault Telesquirt - Craig Lauten Photo
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E4's Smokey on Porch
June 22, 1995: #952422 88 Graham Avenue (Rosa Parks Blvd)
General Alarm Multiple houses Additional Photos
General Alarm Multiple houses Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
Courtesy Bill Tompkins
July 8, 1995: #952638 191 Redwood Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
July 9 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 8, 1995: ~ 3 PM Route 20 accident
July 9 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 11, 1995: 297 Getty Avenue - elevator accident
July 12 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 13, 1995: #952707 280 East 33rd Street 3rd Alarm Dwelling
July 17, 1995: ~ 4 PM Ellison Street
July 18 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 23, 1995: 12:39 AM Lawrence Place fire 3 story window
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 23, 1995: 1:30 PM Cliff Street dwelling
January 24 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 2, 1995: #952974 145 North 1st Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
August 20, 1995: #953271 126 12th Avenue 3rd alarm Additional Photos
August 21 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Engine 4 E-One Pumper Bill Tompkins Photo
August 21, 1995: #953294 135 Pearl Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
August 22 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 29, 1995; #953412 377 Straight Street 2nd Alarm Vacant House
Craig Lauten Photo
CLICK ON Craig Lauten photos below to enlarge
August 30, 1995: 1:14 PM Jefferson Street
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 31, 1995: 2:00 PM Ellison Street - 3 story dwelling
4:30 PM Wayne Avenue 3 family dwelling
4:30 PM Wayne Avenue 3 family dwelling
September 1 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 7, 1995: #953570 81 Haledon Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
CLICK ON Craig Lauten photos below to enlarge
September 19, 1995: #953750 166 Getty Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
September 20, 1995: #953763 155 Pennsylvania Ave 3rd Alarm Factory
September 20, 1995: #953763 155 Pennsylvania Ave 3rd Alarm Factory
Captain John Quant Truck 3 -- Hancock Collection
Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
FF Brian McDermott (future Chief) at side of apparatus - Courtesy of BC Michael D'Arco - a Marty Pelta photo
Courtesy of BC Michael D'Arco
Courtesy of BC Michael D'Arco
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Courtesy of BC Michael D'Arco
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Michael D'Arco oral history - 1155hrs. E6 Box to Pennsylvania and Alabama Aves. On
scene found a 1 story commercial (adhesive can manufacturer) fully involved with extension into a 2 story brick commercial, a 2 1/2 story apartment building, with flaming adhesive cans
being projected in all directions. 2 buildings across the street and several vehicles in front were also being exposed. Took hydrant and used deck gun to hit heavy fire. Also stretched 2
2 1/2’s and a booster line for the vehicle fires.
scene found a 1 story commercial (adhesive can manufacturer) fully involved with extension into a 2 story brick commercial, a 2 1/2 story apartment building, with flaming adhesive cans
being projected in all directions. 2 buildings across the street and several vehicles in front were also being exposed. Took hydrant and used deck gun to hit heavy fire. Also stretched 2
2 1/2’s and a booster line for the vehicle fires.
CLICK ON Craig Lauten photos below to Enlarge
September 22 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 11, 1995: CCP Building 4 Apartment 8B
October 12 Herald
October 29, 1995: #954365 80 Mercer Street 2nd Alarm Tour 1 Dwelling
Craig Lauten Photo
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BC Earl Plavier - Craig Lauten Photo
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Captain Ed Conklin at left - Tony Magna at right - Craig Lauten Photo
BC Earl Plavier - Craig Lauten Photo
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Craig Lauten Photo
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BC Earl Plavier - Craig Lauten Photo
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FF Carl Larson III - Craig Lauten Photo
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October 29, 1995: 11 AM Mercer Street 2 story dwelling
October 30, 1995: #954370 23 Elm St 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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November 2, 1995: 1 PM Dakota Street Dwelling with FF injuries
November 3 Herald
November 11, 1995: #954554 154 North 5th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
November 12 Herald
December 1, 1995: 4 PM #954917 186 Mill Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 2 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Craig Lauten Photo
CLICK ON Craig Lauten photos below to enlarge
December 6, 1995: #954999 278 20th Avenue 2ndAlarm Dwelling
December 7 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 7, 1995: #955016 401 Hamilton Avenue 2nd Alarm Vacant House
December 14, 1995: #955163 183 Redwood Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 15 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 20, 1995: 1 PM Quartz Lane condominium fire
December 21 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 20, 1995: 4 PM Getty Avenue apartment house next to Southside firehouse
December 21 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 22, 1995: #955316 600 East 24th Street General Alarm Additional Photos
Bill Tomkin's Photo
Spartan RD Murray Pumper - Bill Tompkins Photo
December 24, 1997: 24 12th Avenue Ladder rescue
December 25 Herald
December 28, 1995: #955390 47 Garfield Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 31, 1995: 12:30 PM Mill Street Dwelling
January 1, 1996 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
1996
January 3, 1996: #960040 451 10th Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
January 4 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 28, 1997: ~ 3 PM 33 Paterson Avenue Warehouse
Herald
January 9, 1996: #960152 583 River Street 2nd Alarm Boarding House
January 15, 1996: #960282 79 Coral Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
January 16 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 25, 1996: 11:15 AM #960464 65-69 North 5th Street General Alarm Dwelling
January 26 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 25, 1996: 7:30 PM Belmont Avenue apartment complex
January 26 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 6, 1996: 7:07 AM #960643 438 Ellison Street 2nd Alarm Vacant House
February 8 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 9, 1996: #9607112 190 Hamilton Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
February 13, 1996: #960774 17-21 West Broadway General Alarm 3 stores
February 13, 1996: #960774 17-21 West Broadway General Alarm 3 stores
February 14 Herald
Engine 8
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Ron Bombaro photo
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Ron Bombaro photo
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February 22, 1996: #960897 105-07 Mill Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
February 23 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 24, 1996: #960926 11-13 Oxford Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
February 28, 1996: #960981 48 East Main Street 2nd Alarm Vacant House
February 28, 1996: #960981 48 East Main Street 2nd Alarm Vacant House
March 5, 1996: Barnet Hospital 2nd Alarm Dwelling
March 6 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 6, 1996: #961100 121 16th Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Michael D'Arco oral history - 1021hrs. L1 Box to 121 16th Ave. E1 reports working fire, 3 story brick with fire on 2nd floor. On scene searched and vented 2nd and 3rd floors. Opened up walls and ceilings on 3rd floor to expose hidden fire. Overhauled. E1,3,5 L1 B1 2nd E6 L3
March 22, 1996: #961353 262 Union Avenue 2nd Alarm Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins photo
CLICK ON Craig Lauten photos below to enlarge
2108 hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 252 Union Ave. On scene raised ground ladder to 2nd floor of 3 story frame. Then relieved E8 on 1 3/4 on 2nd floor. Extinguished and overhauled. E8,4,7 L2 B3 2nd E6 L3
April 2, 1996: ~ 3PM 554 East 22nd Street Roof collapse
April 3 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 3, 1996: #961519 140 Summer (at Harrison) Streets 3rd Alarm Vacant Mill
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Truck 3 Emergency One (Spartan gladiator chassis) mated to a Sutphen tiller -- Bill Tompkins Photo
Bill Tompkins photo
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Bill Tompkins photo
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Craig Lauten Photographs
April 3, 1996: 10:00 PM #961519 140 Summer Street 3rd Alarm Vacant Mill
April 5 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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April 16, 1996: 12:30 PM 29 Paterson Avenue 2 1/2 story frame dwelling
B/C was Arnold Frey - April 17 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 24, 1996: 2:40 PM 6-2 Christina Place Apartment
April 25 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 25, 1996: #961846 756 East 27th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
April 26 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 25, 1996: #961846 756 East 27th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
April 29, 1996: #961911 63-65 Graham Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling Additional Photos
April 29, 1996: #961911 63-65 Graham Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
May 2, 1996: Responding to CCP, Accident with Engine 8 on Union Ave
May 13, 1996: ~11 AM Albion Avenue 2 1/2 story dwelling
May 14 Herald
May 21, 1996: - 19-21 West Broadway building collapse
Hancock Collection
May 25, 1996: #962326 246 Harrison Street General Vacant Houses Additional Photos
May 26 Herald
Michael D'Arco oral history: @2216 hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 246 Harrison Ave. Took hydrant
and stretched 2 1/2 line through rear yards to operated on 2 fully involved 3 1/2 story frames.
E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E6 L2 3rd E8,7 Gen E3 L1 mutual aid
and stretched 2 1/2 line through rear yards to operated on 2 fully involved 3 1/2 story frames.
E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E6 L2 3rd E8,7 Gen E3 L1 mutual aid
Bill Tompkins Photo
May 26, 1996: #962326 108 Straight Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
June 2, 1996: ~8 PM #962440 634 East 19th Street (at Hamilton Avenue)
General Alarm Hamilton Soap Co Additional Photos
June 2, 1996: ~8 PM #962440 634 East 19th Street (at Hamilton Avenue)
General Alarm Hamilton Soap Co Additional Photos
Michael D'Arco oral history: 1959 hrs. E6 3rd alarm to E19th St & Hamilton Ave. Took
hydrant and operated deck gun on heavily involved 2 story framed commercial. Also supplied L3’s ladder pipe. Also stretched 2 1/2 up ground ladder to operate from exposure roof.
E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E3 L1 3rd E6,8 L2 Gen E7 mutual aid
hydrant and operated deck gun on heavily involved 2 story framed commercial. Also supplied L3’s ladder pipe. Also stretched 2 1/2 up ground ladder to operate from exposure roof.
E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E3 L1 3rd E6,8 L2 Gen E7 mutual aid
June 3 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Bill Tompkins Photo
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June 9, 1996: #962553 602 East 27th Street General Alarm Dwelling Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Cover Photo
June 10 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 9, 1996: #962560 156 Madison Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
June 10, 1996: #962570 399-401 East 18th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Michael D'Arco oral History: 0940hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 399-401 E.18th St. On scene
searched entire building, then relieved E1 on line in 2nd floor of large 2 1/2 story framed duplex. E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E6 L1
searched entire building, then relieved E1 on line in 2nd floor of large 2 1/2 story framed duplex. E5,1,4 L3 B2 2nd E6 L1
June 21, 1996: #962754 76-78 Grand Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
June 23 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 31, 1996: 6:30 PM Caldwell Avenue Little Falls Alloys
August 1 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 3, 1996: #963320 285 West Railway Avenue 2nd Alarm Factory
August 8 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 11, 1996: #963416 137 Governor Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
August 13 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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September 15, 1996: 9:06 AM #963891 632 East 22nd Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Herald
September 26, 1996: #964022 312 Hamilton Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
September 27 Herald
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Michael D'Arco Oral History - 1252hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 312 Hamilton Ave. Fire on 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story frame. Searched and vented upper floors. Took line from E5 to extinguish heavy fire in attic. Overhauled. E5,4,1 L3 B2 2nd E6 L2 |
October 4, 1996: 11:14 AM CCP 3rd floor apartment closet
October 5 Herald
October 13, 1996: 1 PM Walnut Street (200 block) 2 1/2 story frame
October 14 Herald
October 17, 1996: #964314 24 1/2 Van Houten Street General Alarm Additional Photos
October 18 Herald
Bill Tompkins photo
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Bill Tompkins Photo
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October 23, 1996: #964450 52 Ryle Avenue 2nd Alarm Vacant House
October 24, 1996: #964482 11 1/2 Van Houten Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
October 24, 1996: #964482 11 1/2 Van Houten Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
November 1, 1996: Michael D'Arco oral history - @2317hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 260 Warren St. for an advanced basement fire with a trapped occupant. Searched and vented the upper floors. Then assisted in removal of deceased female from 1st floor. E5,4,1 L3 B2 2nd E6 L2
November 10, 1996: 3:30 AM Keen Street Dwelling aparrment
November 11 Herald
November 20, 1996: 9:25 PM Governor Street Multiple family dwelling
November 21 Herald
November 26, 1996: 3:15 PM #965006 140 Summer Street 3rd Alarm Vacant Mill
November 27 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 28 Herald
December 2, 1996: 6:15 PM Jackson Street Eva's Kitchen Garbage container
December 3 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 9, 1996: #965192 124 Madison Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 16, 1996: ~1:15 PM Suicide prevention at Passaic falls by Captain Joseph Murray
December 17 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 23, 1996: #965376 286 Fair Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 25 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 26, 1996: ~112 PM #965423 73-75 4th Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 28 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
1997
January 1, 1997: 5:45 PM #970017 75-77-79 Garfield Avenue General Alarm
3 houses Additional Photos
3 houses Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
January 2 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 9, 1997: 11:30 PM 37 Hillman Street Two family dwelling
January 11 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 20, 1997: #970298 674 East 24th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Herald
Mchael D'Arco oral history - 2044hrs. SQ1 Box to 624 E.24th St. B2 reports working fire,
2nd floor of 2 1.2 story frame. On scene assisted E1 in stretching 1 3/4 line for extinguishment. Overhauled. Note: Squad 1 put in service when shift has enough manpower. E1,5,6 L3 SQ1 B2 2nd E4 L1
2nd floor of 2 1.2 story frame. On scene assisted E1 in stretching 1 3/4 line for extinguishment. Overhauled. Note: Squad 1 put in service when shift has enough manpower. E1,5,6 L3 SQ1 B2 2nd E4 L1
January 21, 1997: 1:35 PM East 25th Street 2 /12 story dwelling
June 22 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 24, 1997: 4:18 AM 40 Hoxey Street Apartment building
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January 25 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 8, 1997: #970590 280 Atlantic Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
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February 9 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrrison
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February 10, 1997: #970609 85-87 Bloomfield Avenue 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
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Bill Tompkins Photo
February 26, 1997: #970806 371 15th Avenue 2nd Alarm Vacant House
Marty Pelta photo
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Marty Pelta photo
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Marty Pelta photo
February 28, 1997: 21st Avenue Mixed occupancy
March 1 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 18, 1997: #971100 Main St at Bloomfield Avenue 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
March 23, 1997: #971157 27 Park Avenue 2nd Alarm
April 2, 1997: 11:22 AM Arch Street dwelling
April 3 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 7, 1997: 12th Avenue New Hope Temple church FF injuries
April 8 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 8, 1997: #971386 200 Albion Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
April 8, 1997: #971395 576 East 23rd Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
April 14, 1997: #971483 356 East 19th Street 2nd Alarm
April 8, 1997: #971395 576 East 23rd Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
April 14, 1997: #971483 356 East 19th Street 2nd Alarm
April 15 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 25, 1997: 2:14 AM #971643 49-55 Governor Street, between Ann Street & RR, General alarm with mutual aid. Tour 4 fire, Tour 1 relieved.
Mutual aid came from 30 departments, 4 counties. Note: One of Bill Tompkins pics made the cover of the December issue of Firehouse Magazine (see below).
Mutual aid came from 30 departments, 4 counties. Note: One of Bill Tompkins pics made the cover of the December issue of Firehouse Magazine (see below).
Bill Tompkins
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Bill Tompkins Cover Photo
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Bill Tompkins Photo
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April 25, 1997: At 9:01 AM an alarm was called in from the Governor Street fire scene for visible smoke across the river. A 2nd alarm fire was found at 47 Holsman Street. Mutual aide units worked the fire.
April 26, 1997: #971668 215 Governor Street 2nd Alarm Vacant Building
May 1, 1997: 9:30 PM #971764 23 Gould Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
May 2 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 4, 1997: #971811 48 East 5th Street 2nd Alarm Factory (Dry-Box)
May 12, 1997: 2:58 PM Mary Street apartment house
May 13 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 17, 1997: #971979 50-52 Jefferson Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling (2 houses)
May 20, 1997: #972048 236-38 Harrison Street 2nd Alarm Additional Photos
May 20, 1997: #972048 236-38 Harrison Street 2nd Alarm Additional Photos
May 21 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Bill Tompkins Photo
May 28, 1997: 3:15 PM Oliver Street chemical tank fire
May 29 Herald
May 29, 1997: 10:28 AM 800 East 27th Street
May 30 Herald
June 3, 1997: 2:09 AM Main Street Bodega and ~3:30 AM East 21st Street (3 story frame)
June 5 Herald - courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 10, 1997: #972317 33 Ellison Street 3rd Alarm
Oral History from Michael D'Arco - 0619hrs. E6 3rd alarm 33 Ellison St. for 2 story frame heavily involved with extension into 2 2 1/2 story frames. Took hydrant and stretched 1 3/4 line into exposure to extinguish heavy fire. Opened up and overhauled. E7,8,4 L2,1 B3 2nd E1,5 3rd E6,3 Sp Call L3
August 10, 1997: 4:21 PM First Avenue Slappy's Tavern
August 11 Herald
August 10, 1997: 5:38 PM St. Johns Church Arson
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 27, 1997: 11:30 AM Passaic Street 3 story dwelling
September 4, 1997: #973569 150-52 5th Avenue 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
September 5 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Bill Tompkins Photo
Tour 1, Engine 1- L-R- FF Ray Allex, FF Chris Babcock, FF Larry Rodriguez, Captain Rich Hoffman, FF Chris Tice.
September 14, 1997: 6:00 AM CCP Building 1 15th floor
September 15 Herald
September 29, 1997: 1207 Hrs. E6 Box to 1128 Madison Avenue for an activated fire
alarm. B1 reported heavy smoke from 1st floor of 4 story mill. E6 took hydrant and stretched 2 1/2 line to extinguish all fire. Line later reduced to 1 3/4. Also received 2 feed lines from E1 and supplied E3 with 2 1/2 feed. Then stretched another 1 3/4 line for fire extinguishment. Responding were E3,6,1 L1, B1 On the 2nd alarm E7,5 L3 and on 3rd alarm E8,4 L2
alarm. B1 reported heavy smoke from 1st floor of 4 story mill. E6 took hydrant and stretched 2 1/2 line to extinguish all fire. Line later reduced to 1 3/4. Also received 2 feed lines from E1 and supplied E3 with 2 1/2 feed. Then stretched another 1 3/4 line for fire extinguishment. Responding were E3,6,1 L1, B1 On the 2nd alarm E7,5 L3 and on 3rd alarm E8,4 L2
E7 after the fire - Jake Rozell Captain Kevin Hancock, Gabe Aboyoun Art Reda, and Joe Statuto - Marty Pelta photo
Engine 6 F’s H. Anderson, W. Me and M D'Arco - Marty Pelta photo
October 6, 1997: #973970 402 10th Avenue 2nd Alarm Stores
October 6, 1997: #973974 109-111 Putnam Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
October 6, 1997: #973974 109-111 Putnam Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
October 14, 1997: CCP 9th floor 2nd alarm Bedroom fire
October 15 Herald
October 20, 1997: #974162 120 Warren Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Oral History - Michael D'Arco - @0257hrs. E6 2nd alarm to Graham Ave & Warren St. B2
reports working fire, 2 1/2 story frame heavily involved. Performed secondary searches of all floors. Then relieved E5 on 1 3/4 to extinguish remaining fire and overhaul. E5,4,1 L3,2 B2 2nd E6,8
reports working fire, 2 1/2 story frame heavily involved. Performed secondary searches of all floors. Then relieved E5 on 1 3/4 to extinguish remaining fire and overhaul. E5,4,1 L3,2 B2 2nd E6,8
October 27, 1997: Early morning Totowa Avenue 2nd alarm Dwelling
October 28 Herald
Spartan RD Murray Pumper - Bill Tompkins Photo
December 1, 1997: #974771 1073 Main Street 3rd Alarm
December 1, 1997: #974773 59 Florida Avenue 2nd Alarm Additional Photos
December 1, 1997: #974773 59 Florida Avenue 2nd Alarm Additional Photos
December 2 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Spartan RD Murray Pumper - Bill Tompkins Photo
Courtesy Bill Tompkins
December 8, 1997: #974880 422-426 Ellison Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 12, 1997: #974935 511 Madison Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 12, 1997: #974935 511 Madison Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
December 13 Herald
December 15, 1997: 11:30 PM Public Safety Complex
December 17 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
1998
January 15, 1998: 105 Kearney Street General Alarm Tour 2
Hancock Collection
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Pelta photo
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DC Norman Morely - Pelta photo
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L-R: FF Ted Carter, Michael D'Arco, Charles Onorato
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Pelta photo
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Pelta photo
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Oral History Michael D'Arco - @1137hrs. E6 2nd alarm to 105-107 Kearney St. B3 reports
working fire, 2 2 1/2 story frames well involved. Stretched 2 1/2 off E7 to rear yard and played line into heavily involved buildings. Also stretched 1 3/4 line off E8 into exposure to 3rd
floor to extinguish all visible fire and open up. E4,8,7 L3,1 B3 2nd E5,6 3rd E1 L2 Gen E3
working fire, 2 2 1/2 story frames well involved. Stretched 2 1/2 off E7 to rear yard and played line into heavily involved buildings. Also stretched 1 3/4 line off E8 into exposure to 3rd
floor to extinguish all visible fire and open up. E4,8,7 L3,1 B3 2nd E5,6 3rd E1 L2 Gen E3
January 22, 1998: ~ 4PM 610 East 36th Street Microseal Industries
January 23 Herald
February 1, 1998: 3:50 AM 11 1/2 Van Houten Street Vacant building
February 15, 1998: #980645 94 North 4th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
April 1, 1998: #981220 345 Market Street 3rd Alarm Dwelling
Oral History - Michael D'Arco - @1455hrs. E6 Box to 345 Market St. E1 reports working fire, 3 story frame heavily involved from 1st floor up and extension into another 3 story frame. Took hydrant and stretched 2 1/2 to operate on all visible fire on 1st floor and stairwell. Then
reduced line to 1 3/4 and took to upper floors to extinguish all fire. Then took line to roof via bulkhead to extinguish all fire between buildings. Overhauled. E1,6,7 L1,3 B2 2nd E5,8 3rd E3,4
reduced line to 1 3/4 and took to upper floors to extinguish all fire. Then took line to roof via bulkhead to extinguish all fire between buildings. Overhauled. E1,6,7 L1,3 B2 2nd E5,8 3rd E3,4
April 8, 1998: #981331 335 McLean Blvd 2nd Alarm Morton Chemical Additional Photos
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April 9 Herald
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Courtesy Bill Tompkins
Bill Tompkins Photo
Hancock Collection
April 10, 1998: #981359 107-09 Godwin Avenue 2nd Alarm 2 Buildings Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
April 12 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Bill Tompkins Photo
April 26 Herald
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April 30 Herald
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April 28, 1998: #981547 164 North 4th Street 3rd Alarm Dwelling
April 29 Herald
April 29, 1998: 345 Market Street 3rd alarm Mixed occupancy
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 5, 1998: ~ 3 AM Union Avenue Supermarket
May 10, 1998: 5:30 PM 689 East 15th Street
May 11th Herald
May 30, 1998: #982945 448 East 19th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
June 9, 1998: #982193 462 Getty Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
June 9, 1998: #982193 462 Getty Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
June 10 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 11 Herald
June 12, 1998: Vreeland Avenue Chemical plant School 20 evacuated
June 13 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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June 20, 1998: #9872379 171 North 1st Street General Alarm Church Additional Photos
Oral History Michael D'Arco - E6 3rd alarm to N1st & Halpine St. for a large framed church
heavily involved. Took hydrant and fed L2 ladder pipe. Also stretched 2 1/2 line and played line into front of building. Then took line to B side and played line into heavy fire in basement.
E4,5,8 L2,3 B3 2nd E1,7 3rd E6,3 Gen L1 Mut Aid
heavily involved. Took hydrant and fed L2 ladder pipe. Also stretched 2 1/2 line and played line into front of building. Then took line to B side and played line into heavy fire in basement.
E4,5,8 L2,3 B3 2nd E1,7 3rd E6,3 Gen L1 Mut Aid
June 21 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Bill Tompkins Photo
September 5, 1998: ~10 AM #983529 735 East 23rd Street 3rd Alarm Dwelling
September 6 Herald
September 7, 1998: #983558 1-25-107 Mill Street 2nd Alarm
Dwelling 2-2.5 wood frame
September 11, 1998: #983631 406 12th Avenue 2nd Alarm
Dwelling 2-2.5 wood frame
September 11, 1998: #983631 406 12th Avenue 2nd Alarm
September 15, 1998: 9:30 AM Warren Street Brown Chemical
September 16 Herald
September 28, 1998: #983890 216 North 1st Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
October 9, 1998: #984063 436 East 32nd Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
October 20, 1998: #984221 158 Redwood Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
October 29, 1998: #984360 369 Hamilton Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
October 29, 1998: #984360 369 Hamilton Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
October 30 Herald
November 5, 1998: ~10 AM #984483 4-6 3rd Avenue 3rd Alarm Dwelling
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November 6 Herald
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November 26, 1998: 2:15 PM #984829 404-08 Van Houten St 2nd Alarm
November 27 Herald
November 29, 1998: 7:30 PM #984865 196 Hamilton Avenue 3rd Alarm Vacant Building
November 30 Herald
November 29 and 30, 1998: Multiple fires
December 1 Herald
December 8, 1998: 1 AM Christopher Columbus Projects Garbage
December 9 Herald
December 13, 1998: North 4th Street
December 16 Herald
December 19, 1998: 6 AM 11 1/2 Van Houten Street 3rd alarm Vacant Mill
~ Noon 23 Manchester Street 2nd alarm
~ Noon 23 Manchester Street 2nd alarm
December 20 Herald
December 22 Herald
December 22, 1998: 10:00 PM 102 East Holsman Street
December 24 Herald
December 24, 1998: #985293 24 12th Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
1999
January 9, 1999: #992053 73 Haledon Avenue 2nd Alarm Dwelling
January 14, 1999: #990319 21 White Street (2nd alarm) and 231 Summer Street
January 14, 1999: #990319 21 White Street (2nd alarm) and 231 Summer Street
Hancock Collection
Hancock Collection
January 16 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Bill Tompkins Photo
February 22, 1999: 9:30 AM 415 Summer Street Apartment Building
February 23 Herald
February 24 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Bill Tompkins Photo
Courtesy Bill Tompkins
Courtesy Bill Tompkins
March 5, 1999: 12:12 PM 326 and 328 East 24th Street Garage
March 11, 1999: 11:00 AM School 10 Fumes issue
March 12 Herald
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March 16, 1999: #991301 320 Main Street 2nd Alarm Church
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March 17 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 31, 1999: #991513 274 East 21st Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
April 8, 1999: #991633 165-167 Hamilton Ave General Alarm Vacant rooming houses
April 8, 1999: #991633 165-167 Hamilton Ave General Alarm Vacant rooming houses
Oral History - Michael D'Arco - @1226hrs. L1 Box to 195 Hamilton Ave. B2 reports working fire fully involved 2 1/2 frame with extension into a 3 1/2 story frame Cut chain on gate, forced exposure door and encountered heavy fire in 2nd and 3rd floors. Called for line but was forced
out. Defensive operations, used ladder pipe on all visible fire. After knocked reentered and worked with E1 in extinguishing and overhauling. E5,1,4 L3,1 B2 2nd E7,3 3rd E6,8 Gen L2 Mutual Aid
out. Defensive operations, used ladder pipe on all visible fire. After knocked reentered and worked with E1 in extinguishing and overhauling. E5,1,4 L3,1 B2 2nd E7,3 3rd E6,8 Gen L2 Mutual Aid
Herald April 9 courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Herald April 9 courtesy Dennis Morrison
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May 6, 1999: 12 Noon 132 North 3rd Street - General Alarm
Oral History Michael D'Arco - 1213hrs. L1 Spec Call to 132 N.3rd St. for heavy fire on the
1st floor of a 4 story brick and joist tenement with trapped occupants on the upper floors. Performed secondary searches and opened up walls and ceilings to expose fire for the engine
companies. Overhauled. Note: Several rescues made by 1st arriving companies. 1 fatality.
E4,8,7 L2,3 B3 2nd E5,1 Spec Call L1 3rd E6,3
1st floor of a 4 story brick and joist tenement with trapped occupants on the upper floors. Performed secondary searches and opened up walls and ceilings to expose fire for the engine
companies. Overhauled. Note: Several rescues made by 1st arriving companies. 1 fatality.
E4,8,7 L2,3 B3 2nd E5,1 Spec Call L1 3rd E6,3
May 7 Herald
Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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May 13, 1999: 10:10 AM 25 Chadwick Street Dwelling
May 14 Herald
May 17, 1999: #992187 83 George Street 2nd Alarm
May 18 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 20, 1999: #992223 266-268 Hamilton Avenue General Alarm 2.5 story wood frame
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Bill Tompkins Photo
DC FF Scott Wilson and FF Scott Parkin
May 25, 1999: 9:38 AM 28 Ryle Road 3rd alarm Textile Company
May 26 Herald
June 1, 1999: 4:46 AM 552 East 24th Street
June 2 Herald
June 2, 1999: 10:29 Am 185 Granite Avenue Kitchen fire
June 3 Herald
June 2, 1999: 7 PM CCP Bldg 1 Apartment fire
June 4 Herald
June 12, 1999: 8:45 AM 33 Paterson Street General Clarifier Corp
June 13 Herald
June 16, 1999: #993702 444 Summer Street 2nd Alarm Auto repair shop
Ladder 1 Tour 2 after a job at Summer and Essex Sts. F/F’s J. McGorty, M. Semaskewich, Captain M. Barr, F/F’s M. D’Arco and F. Rodriguez. Batt.1 on scene reports heavy fire condition involving several vehicles with extension into a 2 story brick commercial auto body shop. Eng’s 6,1,7 Lad’s 1,3, Batt 1. 2nd alarm Eng’s 3,5
Ladder 1 Tour 2 after a job at Summer and Essex Sts. F/F’s J. McGorty, M. Semaskewich, Captain M. Barr, F/F’s M. D’Arco and F. Rodriguez. Batt.1 on scene reports heavy fire condition involving several vehicles with extension into a 2 story brick commercial auto body shop. Eng’s 6,1,7 Lad’s 1,3, Batt 1. 2nd alarm Eng’s 3,5
Oral History' - Michael D'Arco - @0347hrs. L1 Box to Summer & Essex Sts. for a reported fire in the area. B1 reports several vehicles on fire with extension into a 2 story brick commercial, working fire. Forced entry into yard, then front door, heavy smoke. Searched and found heavy fire inside, called for line. Opened up several overhead doors for ventilation. Then assisted L3 in venting roof. Overhauled. E6,1,7 L1,3 SQ1 B1 2nd E3,5
Courtesy Michael D'Arco
June 16, 1999: #993702 444 Summer Street 2nd Alarm Auto repair shop
June 27, 1999: #992890 32 Buffalo Avenue 2nd Alarm
June 1, 1999: #992426 552 East 24th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
June 27, 1999: #992890 32 Buffalo Avenue 2nd Alarm
June 1, 1999: #992426 552 East 24th Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
July 31, 1999: 4 PM Fulton Street Telephone poles in lot
August 11, 1999: 11:32 PM #993692 565 East 23rd Street 3rd Alarm Additional Photos
August 13 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Bill Tompkins photo
August 14, 1999: #993730 21 North 3rd Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Oral History Michael D'Arco - 1647hrs. L1 Spec Call to 21 N3rd for heavy fire throughout 2
1/2 story frame with trapped members. 2 E5 members bailed out prior to our arrival. Raised ladder to rear and opened eaves, exterior wall and roof to expose fire. A lot of spent
members due to the high temperature and humidity. Several members transported to hospital.
E4,8,7 L2,3 B3 Sp Call E5 2nd E1 Sp Call L1
1/2 story frame with trapped members. 2 E5 members bailed out prior to our arrival. Raised ladder to rear and opened eaves, exterior wall and roof to expose fire. A lot of spent
members due to the high temperature and humidity. Several members transported to hospital.
E4,8,7 L2,3 B3 Sp Call E5 2nd E1 Sp Call L1
August 21, 1998: 12:03 PM 64 Hopper Street 2 1/2 story dwelling
August 26, 1999: #993914 438 Ellison Street 2nd Alarm Dwelling
Herald
September 5, 1999: 4:27 PM 40 Warren Street
November 5 Herald
September 22, 1999: 6:26 AM 6th Avenue Chemical Company
September 23 Herald
November 5, 1999: #995494 622-626 Main Street General Alarm Dwelling
November 13, 1999: 2:35 PM 859 Main Street 3 story dwelling
November 14 Herald
November 18 Herald
Bill Tompkins Photo
December 8 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 18, 1999: #995530 504-06 East 18th Street 3rd Alarm Tour 2 Dwelling (fatality)
November 19 Herald
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FF Howie Anderson
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PPD Sergeant Jim Durkin
November 23, 1999: #995621 44-46-48 Highland St General Alarm
L3 Pete Lobosco -- Hancock Collection
November 30, 1999: 11:27 AM 11-13 Holsman Street 2 story frame
December 11, 1999: 11:45 PM 85 Goshen Street American Flyer Warehouse
December 14 Herald