Saddle River Fire Department Adds Aerial Apparatus To Fleet
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — The Saddle River Volunteer Fire Department has added its first aerial apparatus to its fleet.
Last Wednesday, the department welcomed Ladder 1141, its fifth engine.
According to its website, the SRFD's other trucks are:
2000 American LaFrance Engine 1132, 1000 Gallon Tank, 1500 GPM Pump
2000 American LaFrance Engine 1131, 1000 Gallon Tank, 1500 GPM Pump
1989 Kenworth Super Tanker 1134, 3500 Gallon Tank, 1250 GPM Pump
1992 Pierce Dash Pumper 1133, 750 Gallon Tank. 2000 GPM Pump
Community Rallies For Fair Lawn Girl, Cousin Both Fighting Cancer
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Right before her third birthday in November, a tumor was discovered in Sophie Spangenthal of Fair Lawn's body.
She was diagnosed with Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, an extremely rare form of lung cancer.
Three months later, Sophie's 9-year-old cousin, Bennett Burgida of Englewood, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Their respective communities have been rallying hard, organizing prayer sessions at local synagogues and launching fundraisers to help buoy the costs of medical finances.
More than 27,700 had been raised as of Friday on a GoFundMe on Bennett's behalf, which…
