LITTLE BIG GUYS

By John M. Malecky                                                                February, 2026

In East Rutherford (Bergen County), the Meadowlands Fire Department, which is part of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, has in service as Engine 1, this 2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4x4/Rosenbauer mini pumper. It has a Darley HM 500-gpm pump with rear-mount panel and a 300-gallon water tank. Other features and equipment include a four seat cab, ROM roll up compartment doors, a Stokes basket, fire blanket, 1 ¾-inch preconnect, hand fire extinguishers, pike pole, Sawzall, accordions, speedy dry, a Husqvama chain saw, TFT Blitzfire hand monitor, BLS bag, irons, bolt cutters and trash hooks. The Fire Department protects, Metlife Stadium, Fanduel Raceway and the American Dream Mall as part of its field of operation.

PHOTOS BY JOHN M. MALECKY