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Photos by Fritz Rethage ·
Posted November 5, 2004
Madison Avenue House Fire
[Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department]
On a very rainy Thursday evening at
approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2004, the HHFD responded to a working fire at the
200 block of Madison Avenue. The second alarm was called and units responded from Lodi,
Moonachie and Wood-Ridge Fire Departments. According to reports, the resident was
home and unaware of the fire, but a neighbor across the street noticed the blaze and
called in the alarm. No injuries were reported.
During an alarm of this type, the Fire Department is performing many activities
simultaneously under the Fire Chief's command -- equipment is deployed, rescue teams
search the home, hoses are connected, activated and brought in to attack the fire from the
inside, ladder companies vent as needed, "Fast Teams" are on standby to assist
trapped firefighters, EMS is on standby, support personnel are ready (help change air
tanks, get tools, etc.), equipment and personnel from other communities are positioned at
the Fire House to respond to other emergencies, etc.
The ability to mobilize the equipment and personnel in short response time and to activate
these resources in an efficient manner to serve our community during such an emergency,
represents many hours of training by our volunteer fire department.
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mpg Movies: [Front Right - 500k] [Side View - 400k] [Rear View - 350k]
Right side front view
Left side front view
Left rear view
Hosing down neighbor's home as a precaution
Ladder Company setting up
Ladder Company breaking windows for venting
Ladder Company setting up a roof ladder to work from
Ladder Company bringing up tools necessary for roof venting
Hose venting from inside the attic
Checking for fire extensions
"Fast Team" on standby
View of roof after fire was put out
Plenty of personnel were ready to handle the situation
Scene on Madison Avenue
The damage as seen the next morning
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