Archive for January 26th, 2014

Off the beaten track …

This from The Daily News website:

Bruce Springsteen’s son joins Colts Neck Fire Department in New Jersey

Streets of fire? Firefighter Sam Springsteen, youngest son of the Boss, is on the case.

Springsteen, 20, graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy last week after completing 188 rigorous hours of training, officials said. He plans to join the Colts Neck Fire Department.

“#OurFamily Hero,” wrote his mom, E Street Band member Patti Scialfa, with a black-and-white Instagram photo of a smiling Sam in his helmet and gear.

Bruce Springsteen’s son Sam graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy on Jan. 15. The Boss was at the ceremony.

Scialfa and husband Bruce Springsteen both attended the Jan. 15 graduation ceremony.

“This is not an easy course,” Monmouth County Fire Marshal Henry Stryker III told the Asbury Park Press. “There’s a lot of physical stuff and a lot of book work.”

Dad famously wrote about the FDNY’s 9/11 heroes on his album “The Rising,” which also included a song titled “Into The Fire.”

 thanks Chris

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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14 (more)

Additional images from Tim Olk at the 2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Munster tower ladder. Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Mack CF fire engine photo

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

E-ONE Hurricane fire engine pumping at fire scene

Lynwood engine. Tim Olk photo

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2nd Alarm fire in Lynwood, 1-26-14

As of 1PM (Sunday), the Lynwood Fire Department is working a 2nd Alarm for the fully involved house fire at 3039 196th Street. Tim Olk is at the scene and submitted these images from his phone.

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

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Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

Lynwood house destroyed by fire 1-26-14

Tim Olk photo

 

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New squad for Westchester

This from D. Herndobler:

While browsing the E-One website, I stumbled upon Westchester’s new squad. Don’t know if it is in service or not.

“CUSTOMER INFO:
  • Department Name: Westchester Fire Department
  • TRUCK INFORMATION Body Model: Rescue Body
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Cab Make/Model:E-One / Typhoon
  • Engine Brand/Model/Horsepower:Cummins / ISL-450 / 450HP
  • Transmission Brand/Model:Allison / EVS3000
  • Water Pump Brand/Model:N/A
  • Pump Capacity:N/A
  • Water Tank Capacity:N/A
  • Foam Tank Capacity:N/A
  • Aerial Model (if applicable):N/A
  • Generator Make/Capacity:Onan / 25KW
  • OTHER INFORMATION Shop Order #:138064
  • Dealership that sold the vehicle:Fire Service, Inc.”
new fire truck for Westchester IL

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