Spectators at Liberty State Park in Jersey City await the arrival of the space shuttle Enterprise. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

With her grandsons Matthew Frangipane, 10, second from left, and his brother, Jacob, 10, all bundled up against the wind and cold, Linda Giaquinta, 61 right, of Wallington, wait for the space shuttle Enterprise to make its flyover. Giaquinta said she originally told her grandsons she was taking driving them to school this morning, but while on the road told them they were going to Atlantic City instead. When Jacob complained he was going to miss a baseball game tonight, Giaquinta was forced to reveal her surprise to the boys -- she was, in fact, taking them to watch the space shuttle flyover. "It's great to see it for yourself and it's something you'll never forget," she said of the event. "It's something they (her grandsons) will be able to tell their grandchildren." Asked if they were excited to see the space shuttle, both boys were unenthusiastic. "We could have watched this on TV," said Matthew, who was actually looking forward to going to Atlantic City. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The space shuttle Enterprise on top of NASA's 747 shuttle carrier arrives and flies over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge towards Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The space shuttle Enterprise on top of NASA's 747 shuttle carrier flies above Liberty State Park in Jersey City past the Statue of Liberty. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The space shuttle Enterprise on top of NASA's 747 shuttle carrier flies over buildings in Downtown Jersey City as seen from Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Phillipe Nover, 28, of Brooklyn, right, trains with Edge co-owner and coach Brandon Kinney, for a Bellator Fighting Championship in May that will air on Spike TV. Nover also coaches regularly at Edge Hoboken. When Kinney was in high school, he was recruited by Dave Esposito to be part of the wrestling team at Columbia University. Years later, the two teamed up again to open Edge Hoboken. Kinney, 27, recalled how he started off in wrestling, "I was always wrestling with kids in the playground. I didn't know it was actually a sport. I got a flyer in my school mailbox when I was in third grade." Kinney, who works for the same real estate company during the day with Esposito, said, "Working at Edge, it's not the same thing everyday, not just sitting behind the desk." Kinney is a two-time NCAA Division 1 Qualifier and a two-time Michigan State Champion, among his numerous achievements. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Edge co-owner and head wrestling coach Dave Esposito, 34, upper left-hand corner, oversees a wrestling class. During the day, Esposito and fellow co-owner Brandon Kinney, work at a real estate company. "I love the job I have during the day," Esposito said, "but wrestling has helped my life so much that it's good to give back. What's nice about this place is that we can coach young kids who step on the mat for the first time...then we have guys who are elite level who train here and we get to work with them, too. And then you have the general public who are from the area who are looking to get a good workout in, to learn mixed martial arts, self-defense. So it's such a variety of people coming through here that you're meeting and interacting with. It's a rewarding thing." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Facility Manager Jeff Marsh, 26, who is also a coach at Edge Hoboken, takes care of the laundry which consists of towels and instructors' uniforms. Marsh has competed in wrestling for over 20 years. He was a four-time letter winner at the University of Michigan where he received his BA through the Program in the Environments' Sustainable Urban Design program. His achievements include: NCAA Division 1 qualifier, Big Ten Tournament semi-finalist, 67 Varsity Division One career wins. Jeff garnered 16 career wins over Division One All Americans, and currently trains fighters competing in Bellator And UFC Championships. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Facility Manager and coach Jeff Marsh, 26, schedules an orientation for a prospective student in the Edge's upstairs office/lounge. Marsh said he quit his nine-to-five office job in Michigan selling commercial real estate to move East to be part of Edge Hoboken. He said he wanted to "achieve something, help build national champions, help people meet their goals, help inspire kids and shape their lives. You learn a lot of life lessons in wrestling. It teaches us how to persevere in tough situations and to reach your goals." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Wrestling coach Zachary Lamano, 27, of Union City, changes from his office clothes into his workout clothes. By day, Lamano works for the government regulating credit unions. Lamano is currently training for the 2012 US Olympic wrestling team and will be wrestling in the Olympic trials in April. He is also working closely with the Edge MMA Combat Team athletes in preparation for their upcoming fights. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Edge Hoboken co-owner Dave Esposito, 34, right, being lifted by Gerald Javier, 25, of Bergenfield, teaches takedowns and defense wrestling techniques for mixed martial arts (MMA). (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Zachary Lamano, 27, of Union City, in green shirt, demonstrates a Greco-Roman wrestling move he likes to call "The Houdini"--a move used to get out of being pinned against a wall and to gain control of the opponent and eventually take him down--with the help of Edge Hoboken co-owner and coach Brandon Kinney, 27. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Greco Roman 2012 Olympic hopeful Zach Lamano practices a suplex on head wrestling coach Dave Esposito. The move includes the lifting of an opponent in an attempt to score five points. Esposito has been involved in wrestling for 25 years. He wrestled at Lehigh University where he received his B.S. in Marketing and was an assistant wrestling coach at Columbia University where he received his Master's degree in Communication and Education. He has had 105 career victories in college and high school wrestling. He has competed at the Black Belt Level at the Pan Am Games and the Abu Dhabi Trials with a record of 2 and 2. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt David Branch is looking to secure a single leg takedown as ACC Wrestling Champion Cody Hamrah defends with a lift, creating a scramble. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Mike Hussey, 26, of Kearny, a junior Jiu-jitsu instructor at Edge, warms up on a chin-up bar attached to the National and World Championships Wall of Fame. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Chris Walsh, 29, of Hoboken, who owns a local moving company, Bin-it, arrives for a Jiu-Jitsu class at Edge Hoboken. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Students change into their Jiu-jitsu kimonos. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Students Joe Leonard, 23, of Hoboken, right, and Christopher Perez, 22, of Jersey City, left, learn guard passing from instructors Kevin Ottino, 19, of Bayonne, on the ground right, and Mike Hussey. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

A Jiu-jitsu class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Sidney Nemes, 34, of Hoboken, applies a triangle choke on Josh Ocasio, 22, of Union City. Nemes has a purple belt and took third place a year ago in the New York International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation. Ocasio is one of the first students at Edge Hoboken and worked as an assistant. He has since competed in Grapplers Quest where he won first place in the intermediate level. He is the first blue belter in Jiu-jitsu at Edge instructed by David Branch. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Head Jiu-jitsu instructor David Branch, on the floor, demonstrates a straight arm bar technique on student Kenny Wise, 26 of Bergenfield, as student Bryan Baldicanas, 26, of Dumont watches. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Jiu-jitsu student Christopher Abeel, 28, of Hoboken, lies exhausted on the mat. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Juan German, 23, of West New York, wraps his hands in preparation for a Muay Thai (also known as Thai kickboxing) class. Though German said he has experience in boxing, this will be his first lesson in Muay Thai. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Head Jiu-jitsu instructor David Branch promotes Chris Walsh, 29, of Hoboken, to a blue belt after the class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Junior instructor Mike Hussey after a Jiu-jitsu class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Head intro Muay Thai coach Gerald Javier, 25, of Bergenfield, directs students to execute raised-leg crunches as part of a warm-up routine. Javier has trained in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for over ten years. He holds both NJ Golden Gloves titles, as well as multiple Grapplers Quest Championships in NoGi and Gi competition. He is also the captain of the Edge Muay Thai competition team and is currently training to make his Pro MMA. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Greg Luthor, 23, of Harlem, executes knuckle push ups as a warm up to a Muay Thai class. Luthor, who is an aspiring actor, said, "I was always interested in mixed martial arts. I can actually use it in film acting." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Harry Castro, 36, of Jersey City, paid a visit to Edge Hoboken with his wife, Jessica, 21, and four-month-old daughter, Arrayah, to observe the Muay Thai class. Castro, who has had other martial arts experience said he is interested in signing up for Muay Thai classes but that he wanted to see "the discipline, technique and curriculum" at Edge. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Edward Javier, 17, of Bergenfield, teaches first-timer Kristin Svorinic, 28, of Hoboken the basic moves in Muay Thai. Svorinic said, "I like to stay active and I thought this was an exciting new way to just be active and be fit. I do a lot of running and yoga. I grew up playing soccer and basketball so I have a little background in contact sports. My sister heard of Muay Thai at the Edge and thought I'd be interested. I don't know what to expect yet, I'm just going to have fun with it. It's a little intimidating (being the only girl in the class) but I know that there are other girls who are members here and who come here regularly." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Michael Alvarez, 18, of Kearny, kicks at pads held by Mike Hussey during his first Muay Thai class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Muay Thai students push themselves to the limit during a "burnout" session of punches and knee kicks at the end of the class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Muay Thai students, including Rakesh Lalbiharie, 30, of Jersey City, center, push themselves to the limit by executing a mountain climber exercise during a "burnout" session at the end of the class. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Omar Ali, 27, an accountant from East Orange, who has been learning Muay Thai at Edge for a week now, works out on the ropes in front of a poster of Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable who was a legendary wrestling coach at the University of Iowa where he won 15 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) team titles, and posters of NCAA Champions who trained at Edge Hoboken. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Hung Nguyen, 27, of Lodi, left, spars with head intro Muay Thai coach Gerald Javier to see if he can be a last-minute fill-in for a March 9 Friday Night Fights match. According to Jeff Marsh, "Hung did indeed take the fight as a last minute replacement, and made his amateur debut (his very first fight ever) and lost a very close decision and was offered a rematch of the same bout. He was happy with his performance and started strong but faded through the fight as his nerves and adrenaline had him on edge." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Jeff Marsh mops the mats he sprayed with ammonia. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Students shoot some hoops in a space Edge Hoboken leases out to recreational groups for sporting and other events. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

A signed poster of Henry Cejudo, the youngest American wrestler to win a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. Cejudo came to Edge Hoboken and coached in one of their programs. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Students and instructors head home at closing time. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Jeff Marsh closes up the gym. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Clockwise from top left: Employees call Lenny, a Siberian Husky with one blue eye and one brown eye, the "alpha dog" at Hoboken Unleashed; though he looks friendly, Sam, a Samoyed, is kept in his stall as he doesn't play well with other dogs; Jack Bauer, a Yorkshire Terrier; Elvis "The King," a Basset Hound, in his cage. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dog handler Arcely Aguilar, 48, uses a floor scrubber/wet-vac to clean up after the dogs at the medium dog run. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Hobs on the play structure at the medium dog run. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Rob Berberabe, 28, of Jersey City, plays with the big dogs. Day care dogs get a total of five hours of play time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. while overnight dogs get an extra half hour in the early morning and at night before bed. Though the dogs generally get along, fights do break out from time to time. For minor fights, dog handlers spray the dogs with a bit of water. But for fights that could turn dangerous, dog handlers are armed with citronella spray, Berberabe said. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dan Szwed, 24, of Jersey City, with the small dogs during playtime. Szwed, who has three dogs of his own, said he will be adopting Jonas, a dog fostered by Hoboken Unleashed from Liberty Humane Society. HU often fosters dogs from LHS to help with crowding at the Jersey City animal shelter. Co-owner Mike Stigliano said, "We take dogs who have been there for a while and give them a vacation to be able to run around and play with other dogs." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dan Szwed cradles Zoe at the small dog run. Asked what he likes about his job he answered, "I get paid to play with dogs." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dan Szwed with the small dogs during playtime. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dog handler Mitul Shah, 20, of North Bergen, places blankets inside the small dog cages. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Mitul Shah with Jackson inside the big dog run. Shah loves to work with the big dogs. "I was a little scared of dogs at first coming into work because I got bit as a kid (nine years old)," he said. "But what better place to get over my fear (of dogs) than at Hoboken Unleashed." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Tango, a Labrador Retriever mix, barks from inside the big dog run. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Sam peeks out from inside his stall. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Small dogs squeeze their faces through a space in the gate of the small dog run to take a look at a visitor. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Michael Ocasio, 20, of Jersey City, fills the water bowls inside the small dog cages. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Michael Ocasio prepares meals for the dogs from food brought by their owners. Hoboken Unleashed recommends owners to leave food for their own dogs to prevent an upset stomach. One dog prefers having the dry and wet food mixed (bottom right) "or else he won't eat," Ocasio said. Bottom left, Ocasio slathers peanut butter on a toy, a special treat for one of the dogs. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Sami Shaikh picks up his dog, Ziggy, a Border Collie, who stayed for five days at Hoboken Unleashed, as another owner brings in her dog, Elvis, a Basset Hound, for day care. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

From left to right, assistant manager Laura Pycik, and dog handlers Rosario Tinta and Dan Szwed welcome dogs as they are dropped off by their owners at Hoboken Unleashed. The center receives an average of 70 dogs a day, according to Pycik. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Mitul Shah uploads photos of the dogs on the Hoboken Unleashed's Facebook page so their owners can see them. Webcams are also set up in the dog runs and are turned on an hour twice a day so owners who are at work can watch their dogs play. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Mitul Shah takes Kona for a 20-minute walk. Some of the dogs get walked outside when requested by their owners. Shah said he wants to study veterinary medicine. "I can write this off as experience for school," he said of working at Hoboken Unleashed. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Hoboken Unleashed co-owner Mike Stigliano gives Cooper, a three-year-old black Labrador retriever, a bath. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dan Szwed blow dries Cooper's hair. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Co-owner Mike Stigliano plays catch with Axel in the courtyard. Axel is co-owner Peter Lin's dog. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dogs play in the courtyard. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Co-owner Mike Stigliano sprays the artificial turf in the courtyard with a solution of diluted bleach and household detergents to sanitize areas where dogs have gone to the bathroom. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Co-owner Mike Stigliano plays with the small dogs in the lounge. Boarding dogs may sleep in the lounge overnight, subject to availability, for an additional charge. "One of the things that sets us apart from other pet care centers, is our drive to constantly evolve the business and make the experience easier and more enjoyable for the customers and the dogs. It's hard work, but we enjoy doing it!" Stigliano said. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

A television is kept on for dogs who sleep in the lounge overnight. It is usually tuned to Animal Planet. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Hoboken Unleashed offers plenty of space for dogs to run around. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Assistant manager Laura Pycik, 25, of Jersey City, and co-owner Mike Stigliano, of Hoboken, hang with the dogs in the lounge. Ironically, Mike says he does not have a dog, but has a cat "that I've trained as a dog. It can fetch and jump on my shoulder like a parrot. So, really, I have a dog, cat and bird in one. I've always loved dogs but never had the perfect opportunity to own one. I'm like the fun uncle to these dogs which I see everyday." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Assistant manager Laura Pycik with Sarge, a French bulldog. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Sean Ruane, 21, of Jersey City, gets doggy kisses from pit bull Ella during a play session. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The staff feeds the dogs in their cages. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Dan Szwed gives Indy, a beagle, his dinner. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Jackson gives 19-month-old Stella, a sloppy kiss as he and his canine brother, Cody, gets picked up from Hoboken Unleashed by their owners Jeff and Amy Lage. Stella calls the two dogs, "Dodos." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Michael Ocasio prepares to load dogs into the Pet Taxi to transport them back to their homes. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Michael Ocasio secures dogs in cages inside the Pet Taxi to transport them back to their homes. Hoboken Unleashed also offers taxi service to take dogs to the vet when their owners don't have time to do so themselves. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Sean Ruane mops the floor of the lounge. "For most of my shift, I will be cleaning," he said. "But of all the minimum wage jobs I've had, this is by far the best." (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Walter Milne performs inventory on the Rescue 1 truck's tools and makes sure they are in working order, a routine that has to be done by every shift. "The priority is making sure everything is ready to go at a moment's notice," he said. The truck is packed with equipment such as ropes, harnesses, chainsaws, inflatable jacks and even an inflatable boat for a variety of scenarios including floods, high-rise rescues, confined space rescues and extrications. "We call this rig the giant tool box," he said. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Firefighter Mark Petrucelli sweeps the firehouse at Kearny Avenue. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Firefighter Carmine Rizzi, left, helps Firefighter Greg Fuehrer into a harness for the training exercise. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Capt. Stephan Drennan, right, leads his men in a training exercise using a confined space rescue tripod. In the harness is Firefighter Greg Fuehrer and looking on is Firefighter Mark Petrucelli. Capt. Drennan recalls using this confined rescue technique in 2008 to hoist a worker who had passed out while doing welding work from the hold of a barge. Capt. Drennan explained that when there are no emergencies to respond to, his unit takes advantage of the downtime during their shift to refresh their knowledge and skills in using their rescue equipment and to familiarize other firefighters from other fire companies on what they do as well. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Carmine Rizzi, left, and Mark Petrucelli put on their turnout gear as they prepare to respond to a report of smoke at a residence at 73 Woodlawn Avenue. A neighbor had called upon seeing the smoke which turned out to be from a barbecue grill in the backyard. Seeing no need for their expertise in this case, Rescue 1 left the scene and turned it over to firefighters with Ladder Co. 11 who put out the embers with a garden hose. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

From left to right, Rescue 1 firefighters Walter Milne, Carmine Rizzi and Greg Fuehrer share a laugh with another firefighter during lunch. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Firefighter Walter Milne sears prime rib for dinner, a special entree for an early Christmas celebration. Milne said firefighters in the house take turns cooking. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The Jersey City Medical Center EMS Department provides Basic Life Support to the City of Jersey City, Advanced Life Support to greater Hudson County and 9-1-1 Communications in greater Hudson County. The JCMC EMS responds to more than 90,000 incidents a year. Their headquarters is located at 415 Montgomery Street which also houses a training center. EMTs and paramedics work 12 hour shifts for three to four days a week responding to calls ranging from transporting patients from the medical center to other facilities, to life-threatening emergencies such as gunshot wounds, fires and traffic accidents. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Melissa Isidro, an EMT for six years, is the station supervisor during this shift. Her responsibilities include scheduling employees and taking charge of all equipment. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Vehicle service technician John Roper makes IV kits to put in bins containing other medical paraphernalia, ready to replenish supplies in ambulances. The bin system was developed to keep supplies organized and help EMTs and paramedics re-supply their ambulances quicker. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMT and dispatcher Dennis Patrisso works in the HUDCEN 9-1-1 call taking center located at the Jersey City Medical Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

The JCMC EMS uses a system which uses past statistical data of what day of week and time of day and in which area demand for emergency service is great to determine where and when ambulances will be dispatched and how staff will be scheduled. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

A screen shows the status of each unit whether they are on the way to an emergency call, are at the scene, are transporting a patient or are on their way to their assigned post. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Bill Bayer checks his jump bag, a basic medical kit EMTs carry on every call, at the start of his shift. Bayer, who was Jersey Journal's former chief photographer, has been working as an EMT since 2002. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMTs Bill Bayer and Stephanie Cordero, who has been an EMT for seven years, prepare to leave for their assigned post. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Paramedic and Tour Chief Ian McFarland cleans his command vehicle at the EMS headquarters on Montgomery Street at the start of his night shift. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Station supervisor David Mastropietro distributes radios to EMTs who are just starting their shift. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMT Melissa Isidro, second from right, supervises a group of students in an EMT class during a hands-on excercise teaching them basic skills on what to do when a patient is not breathing. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

While responding to a call for a pedestrian struck on Montgomery Street, Tour Chief Ian McFarland and EMTs Bobby Burns and Adam Gonzalez ask each other if they have seen the victim who was not seen at the address the caller had provided dispatch. After driving just a few doors down, McFarland was able to locate the victim, who was brought to a nearby mosque by witnesses. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMTs Bobby Burns, right, and Adam Gonzalez, uses a gurney to move the victim of a hit-and-run on Montgomery Street from inside a mosque to their ambulance to transport to Jersey City Medical Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Tour Chief Ian McFarland keeps track of where units working the night shift are stationed and dispatched using a MARVLIS system in his command vehicle. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Tour Chief Ian McFarland stops at North Street where a call came in for a woman having difficulty breathing. McFarland says sick calls are the most common calls they get. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMTs Julia Smith, left, and Matt Curasco, right, and paramedic Robert Beddoe, second from right, with help from firefighters, place a man who was hit by a car on Central and Laidlaw avenues, onto a backboard to be carried to the ambulance. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

From left to right, EMTs Julia Smith and Matt Curasco and paramedic Robert Beddoe load the man who was hit by a car on Central and Laidlaw avenues into the ambulance to be transported to Jersey City Medical Center, as paramedic Astro Ayala prepares the IV drip. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

From left to right, paramedic Astro Ayala, EMT Matt Curasco and paramedic Robert Beddoe, perform patient care on a man who was hit by a car at Central and Laidlaw avenues inside the ambulance on the way to the emergency room. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

An IV drip is attached to the arm of the patient. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMT Matt Curasco drives the ambulance transporting the injured man to Jersey City Medical Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

EMTs Jamel Clark, left, and Tim Peterson prepare to transport a man who was reported to have an "altered mental status" from the bus platform of the Journal Square PATH station. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)

Carolina Campo and Henson Barnes, EMTs for 10 and 18 years, respectively, turn over their radios, ambulance keys and Zoll Tablet ePCR--used in writing up electronic patient care reports--to Tour Chief Ian McFarland at the end of their shift. (Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal)