Just after 1300 hrs members of Alert Fire Company were dispatched to 294 South Washington Ave to assist the PD with a water emergency.  Deputy Chief Kneisler II (DC2) Engine 744, and Truck 742 responded on the run.  Upon arrival, members discovered that there was a water leak coming from the third floor apartment to the apartment below.  With neither occupant home, both units had to be entered by window.  Firefighter Kneisler III entered the second floor apartment via ground ladder finding a decent amount of water coming through the ceiling.  As soon as entry was made, Kneisler III and Firefighter Polandick started placing tarps to contain the water.  Access to the apartment above was slightly delayed by a German Sheppard who kept FD and PD personnel at bay.  A generous neighbor supplied dog treats which DC Kneisler II used to enter through the window and contain the K-9.  Once the utilities were secured and the dog was handed off to the temporary care of a neighbor, all units took up.

On Monday the BFD was dispatched to North Taylor Street to assist on a medical call.  The BVAC and BPD needed assistance to remove an injured man off of his roof.  Apparently he had climbed on to the lower roof of his house and brought up an extension ladder to reach the gutters on the upper roof of the house.  While attempting to remove leaves from the gutter he fell on to the lower roof, suffering a compound fracture of his ankle.  The patient was packaged by the BVAC crew, and placed on a backboard.  FD and PD members assisted in putting him into a Stokes basket, and after tying a safety line off to the basket, lowered him down a ladder to the ground.  

 Great job by Lt. Jim Kirsch and his crew Marlon Sahai, Rich Arsi, Rich Addon, Dan Slossar and Chris Naylis.

At approximately 0730 hrs, Mid Bergen mutual aid requested Ladder 742 to respond to Bogota’s Broad Street firehouse to cover while they operated at a fire.  Upon their arrival in Bogota, the Ladder was moved up to the scene to be the RIT team.

  The fire was located at 250 W. Fort Lee Rd., which use to be a Pontiac GMC dealership.  Firefighters were operating master streams from the exterior do to the roof collapsing.  The fire was under control in a couple of hours and investigators are on the scene.  The ladder was back in town by 1000 hrs.

     It is that time of the year where everyone is using their heating units, fireplaces, and your houses are fully closed up. This is the time of the year we need to pay close attention to our carbon monoxide alarms. If your alarm activates call 9-1-1 and vacate your residence. The Bergenfield Fire Department will respond to your home and take readings with specialized meters to ensure your home is safe.

What is Carbon Monoxide?
- Colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas.
- Produced by incomplete burning of solid, liquid, and gas fuels.
- Appliances fueled with natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, oil, kerosene, coal, or wood can produce carbon monoxide
- Burning charcoal and running cars produce carbon monoxide

What are the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning?
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Shortness of Breath
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Flu like symptoms

CO Safety:
- Install a carbon monoxide detector
- Make sure your heating unit is serviced annually
- Make sure your fireplaces are cleaned annually
- Never burn charcoal inside home, garage, tent, or vehicle
- Never leave a car running inside a garage, even if the door is open
- Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers for heating your home
- Never operate unvented fuel burning appliances in any room with closed doors or windows or in any room people are sleeping
- Do not use gasoline powered tools or engines indoors.

What should I do if my alarm activates or I think I may have CO poisoning?
- Call 9-1-1 and have fire department respond
- Vacate residence into fresh air
- Do not re-enter structure until the fire department says your home is safe to enter
- Report any of your symptoms so medical aid can be provided
- Don’t Hesitate   

  This Safety Message is being provided by the Bergenfield Fire Department and has been approved and released by Chief Ed Gomez.  

At 1609 hrs, the Bergenfield FD was dispatched on a general alarm assignment for a report of smoke in a house at 82 S. Demarest Avenue.  Deputy Chief Kniesler arrived first and reported smoke in the house, but no fire visible.  Chief Gomez arrived on scene and assumed command and had the truck company enter the structure and find the source of the smoke.  The FD operated on scene for a little more then an hour and found the cause of the smoke was a self cleaning oven. 

  The New Milford FD was called for a R.I.T. team and Dumont responded to cover empty firehouses.  The members of the BFD would also like to extend their thanks to Bob and Eva Gallione for all of the coffee, tea and snacks they provided to the members.

At 0122 hours, Mid-Bergen Mutual Aid requested Truck 742 to respond to the City of Englewood for cover up.  The Englewood Fire Department was battling a 2nd Alarm fire on Knapp Place.  DC Kneisler and Truck 742 under the command of Captain Lopez stood by with and engine from Leonia taking in no runs.  The Truck was released and back in Bergenfield at 0300 hrs.