HOW WE BECAME BETTER PREPARED

摘要

The passaic (NJ) fire depart-ment is a typical Northeast U.S. department, protecting an area of three square miles that has a population of approximately 90,000 people, It's an urban area with a heavy fire load and plenty of potential for disaster. The department consists of 110 paid members who staff four engine and two ladder companies over four shifts of 24 hours. The department responds to more than 3,100 fire calls a year, not including first responder and EMS calls.