• Chief – Gerry Brown
• Asst. Chief – Dave VanVeen
• Captain – Paul Schaller
• Lieutenant – Guy Bakera
• 1st Engineer – Vinny Corsaro
• 2nd Engineer – Kevin DeBlasio
• 3rd Engineer – Mike “Doc” Dougherty
• 4th Engineer – Danielle Yager

JTFD1 would like to give thanks to our 2011 officers for a great job and keeping the residents of Jefferson Twp safe.

Thank you and be safe in 2012.

Here are some tips from the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) to avoid Chimney fires or some dangerous situations-

1. Have your install done by a professional, if Possible.
2. Make sure your heating equipment is allowed in your community.
3. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from your fireplace or wood stove.
4. Have your chimney, fireplace, or wood stove inspected and cleaned every fall just before heating season.
5. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood that has been split, stacked and allowed to dry for 12 months.
6. Have a sturdy screen on your fireplace, and allow ashes to cool before disposing of them in a METAL container.
7. Install fire and carbon monoxide alarms in your home and ensure they are in working order.

Image Provided by the NFPA

Fire Co#1 & #2 and the Milton first aid were dispatched  at 6:02  Am to a reported structure fire at 133 schoolhouse rd they arrived on scene @ 6:10 and had the fire under control at 6:35 am and had it extinguished by7:45 am. Fire and first aid dept. from Jefferson Twp Rescue, West Milford C0 #2, Hardyston Fire Dept., Mt Arlington and Ladies Axillary also assisted at the scene. The Jefferson Twp. Police and the Morris county prosecutor where investigating for the cause.

Before and during the 2 mile parade JTFD1 as well as over 20 other departments were judged on there trucks, members marching and overall appearance. JTFD1 brought home 5 trophies including North Jersey’s Best Over All without Music!

1. Best Over All without Music- North Jersey
2. Dept Reg. Uniform without Music – North Jersey
3. Best Appearing Pumper
4. Best Appearing Fire Co. w/o music regulation uniform less then 20men
5. Best Appearing Ladies Aux 2nd Place

Photos by M. Schaller

Crew Standing with Engine 724

Photo taken at Jefferson Days

Ladies Axillary to JTFD1 -

Photo taken at Jefferson Days

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Thank you for your support during this years flower sale, despite the rain you came out to show your support and we sold all of the flowers we set out. We appreciate you help and generosity!

JTFD1

Greetings residents of Jefferson Twp, its that time again when the flowers start to bloom and JTFD1 gets out for our annual fundraiser. Please stop by the New A&P or the Old A&P and pick up some flowers just in time for Easter and show your support for the hard work we do!

Sale Starts 4/22-4/24. Photos by M. Schaller

To land at a site other than an approved helipad, the fire department should be available to assist in selecting and securing a landing area. All landing areas must be lighted after dark. Emergency vehicles with rotating beacons can aid the helicopter in locating the landing area at night. A safe landing zone can be prepared by using the following guidelines:

• Should be level, firm, and free of loose debris
• The landing zone should be at least 60′x 60′ in daytime/good visibility or at least 100′ x 100′ in nighttime/reduced visibility
• Clear the landing zone of people, vehicles, and any other obstructions such as trees, poles, wires, large rocks, and high grass
• Remember that wires are difficult to see from the air and the crew should be notified of any in the area
• Keep spectators and emergency vehicles back at least 200 feet and have fire equipment standing by
• If eye protection is available, insure that it is in place during landings and take-offs
• Please remove all hats and if helmets are worn, chin straps must be securely fastened

If the landing zone is extremely dusty, it should be wet down by firefighters (if available) Crew should be prepared to communicate to the pilot the following information:

• Wind direction
• Touchdown Area information; DAY: communicate with the ground personnel for area location and hazards. NIGHT: Landing Zone should be illuminated by either red chemical lights, red strobe lights or vehicle headlights.

These are a few of the safety procedures we go through when making this all happen.

Looking for Wires, reporting back to the Chief

Touching Down after ok from Dispatch and Chief.

All Clear to load patient Transferring patient to Helicopter

Ground Crew of Engine 722 sees off Helicopter after successful delivery of patient.

• Chief – Gerry Brown
• Asst. Chief – Dave VanVeen
• Captain – Paul Schaller
• Lieutenant – Guy Bakera
• 1st Engineer – Vinny Corsaro
• 2nd Engineer – Danielle Yager
• 3rd Engineer – Kevin DeBlasio

JTFD1 would like to give thanks to our 2010 officers for a great job and keeping the residents of Jefferson Twp safe.

Thank you and be safe in 2011.