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In this issue... Fire at Dollar Tree in East Windsor A storage room fire is quickly handled in East Windsor. See story on page 12
Double Trouble in Paterson Paramus and Pompton take on two houses on fire, while Paterson companies work a 5-alarmer. See story on page 18
2-Car MVA Collects Ambulance A Mays Landing Ambulance, transporting a patient, is hit by a two-car MVA. See story on page 28
Happy 100th to Dorothy’s Grand Dame Helen Merlock is feted by the community in honor of her 100th birthday. See story on page 43
Scullville VFC Gets a Fireboat The Raymond Chandler is christened in a seaside area that needs the real deal.
See story on page 62
Obituary Peter Arnone A member of the Barnegat Light FC and a founder of the 18 Mile Mutual Aid Association passes. See story on page 70
PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 54-57 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 59 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 60 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 62 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 69
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dennis Whittam, Editor
Are you ready for the challenge? Hopefully you have looked at your Fire Prevention Program and redefined your goals and objectives to educate students about the importance of fire safety. Changing batteries in smoke detectors is important and students should be encouraged to go home and discuss fire safety with their parents. Knowing what to do when the alarm goes off is the key to survival in a real fire situation. I am sure by the time you read this editorial your local schools will have had several fire drills. Many years ago I looked forward to the fire safety presentation of Nassau County Fire Marshal Andy Steinmuller. Andy came to many of the local schools and captivated, educated and motivated students to go home to teach their parents about fire safety. He took the topic of Fire Safety and developed it to a point that students of all levels understood the importance of planning and knowing how to get out alive when a fire occurs in the home. Is there really a need to have a dozen or so fire drills a year in schools? I say, yes! Recently I researched fires in schools. I recalled three major school fires in my area, one of which the students were in the building when the fire broke out. Fortunately, the staff of teachers was well versed in what to do when the fire alarm sounded. Hundreds of lives were saved by the actions of these educators. College students are not exempt from fire drills and fire education, either. I recalled the major fatal fire at Seton Hall University in 2000, which took the lives of three students. The students who started the fire as a prank were imprisoned for their actions and the college was fined by the federal government for failing to have a fire plan in place to protect its employees during the deadly dormitory fire. What can you do to educate the students who live in your community? First off, take this task seriously. Showing off equipment impresses kids of all ages. Is this what you want to do? Of course we want to show our students who we are and what we do. However, I think it is more import to teach our audience that when they hear the alarm, they need to put their evacuation plan into action. They need to understand the principles of “stop, drop and roll.” Trust me; it is not just young children who need to know this. Many parents don't remember this simple life saving tip. If your department has an open house to teach fire safety, remember your goals. You want everyone who attends this event to go home and review their evacuation plan, test smoke alarms, know what the silent killer — carbon monoxide — is, and know how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Educating our community about Fire Safety is a probably one of the most important things we can do to save lives. Are you ready for the challenge? …Dennis
WE MISSED THE A.J MEERWALD Awesome pictures by Amy Batista (September 2015 edition, page 45) but you missed the big picture. That's the A. J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship in the foreground, which, during WW II, was a fire boat in the Camden/Philadelphia area. ABove is Amy Batista’s shot of the Meerwald. Our thanks to Firefighter Tom Nichols, who is a Volunteer Crewmember (Mate) aboard the A.J. Meerwald.
NFPA’S PUBLIC EDUCATION DIVISION NEW PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALISTS On August 20, 2015, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) public education division announced the addition of three public education specialists: Kelly Ransdell, Meredith Hawes and Jeffrey Donahue. In these newly-created positions, Ransdell, Hawes and Donahue will be responsible for working in coordination with state and local fire departments to support their fire safety education efforts. Each specialist will focus on specific regions of the U.S. Ransdell (New England and southern regions) previously worked as the deputy director of the North Carolina Department of Insurance - Office of State Fire Marshal for nearly 15 years, overseeing its prevention, programs and grants division. She also worked as the state director of Safe Kids North Carolina, which includes 42 coalitions covering 72 counties. Ransdell currently serves on many state and local committees related to injury prevention, and formerly served on the NFPA 1035 committee that provides technical assistance on national fire prevention standards. In addition, she is a member of Safe Kids Harnett County. Hawes (Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions) brings experience in non-profit administration, corporate training and public education on local, state and national levels. She is a member of the Aging and Disability Resource Collaborative of Northwest Michigan Steering Committee, the coordinator of the Traverse Bay Area Hoarding Task Force and serves on the Board of Governors for the National Cherry Festival. Hawes was also a fire and life safety public educator for the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department. Donahue (western region) is a fire service veteran with more than 34 years of experience, including his last assignment as division chief/fire marshal for the City of Reno (NV) Fire Department. He has worked closely with NFPA as a board member of the International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA), most recently serving as first vice president and chapter committee chair. "We're excited to have Meredith, Kelly and Jeff on board," said Judy Comoletti, NFPA's public education division manager. "Each specialist will play an important role in delivering fire safety through various parts of the region. I'm confident that each of them will make a measurable difference in effectively reaching communities throughout the U.S." Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. For more information visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE Interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science? NJCU will be holding their fall semester Open House on the main campus in Jersey City on Saturday, October 24, 2105, from 0900 to 1300, and on the Communiversity Campus at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 1630 to1830. Come, meet the professors and staff and learn what a degree in Fire Science at NJCU is all about. For more information please go the University's website at www.njcu.edu or contact Prof. Anthony Avillo, Fire Science Chairperson at Aavillo@njcu.edu or Anna Scanniello at ascanniell@njcu.edu.
NVFC AWARDED GRANT TO ADDRESS FIRST RESPONDER HEALTH AND SAFETY The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) a $786,580 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant to conduct a series of health and safety initiatives over the next year. The grant will help the NVFC build on existing health and safety programs as well as address emerging issues facing the fire and emergency services. A cornerstone of the NVFC’s mission is to
address firefighter health and safety, reducing injuries and deaths among the volunteer fire and emergency services. The NVFC, with support from previous FP&S grants, administers groundbreaking health and wellness programs including the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, the Share the Load behavioral health support program, and the B.E.S.T. Priorities for Health and Safety. In addition, the NVFC has released resources and training to help with vehicle safety, cancer awareness and prevention, and other critical areas of firefighter health and safety. With this grant, the NVFC will focus on creating a culture of knowledge and safety in the fire and emergency services, emphasizing the need to change attitudes and actions to an environment that embraces safety and takes proactive measures to lessen the risks that personnel face. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive awareness campaign, education, and the development of resources. Key areas that will be addressed under this grant include cancer, behavioral health, and risks while responding or on the incident scene. The grant will allow the NVFC to offer training through its Virtual Classroom, develop a handbook on how and why to make this cultural shift to safety, and develop a standards implementation guide. In addition, the NVFC will hold its second Training Summit and roll-out an awareness campaign addressing key health and safety issues facing the volunteer fire service, including behavioral health concerns such as depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. “By educating personnel on their risks and manageable steps they can take to lessen these
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WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT'S PHOTOS? We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper. Feel free to e-mail your photos to nj@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where” information. We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed.
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Milmay Structure Fire Draws a Crowd
On June 26, 2015, the volunteer fire companies of Milmay from Buena Vista Township and the Dorothy Fire and Rescue Company from Weymouth Township responded to Tuckahoe Road in Milmay for a report of a structure fire. Milmay Chief Eric Hensel arrived and established command and requested water tenders from the surrounding communities as the structure was well involved. Numerous handlines were stretched from Milmay’s, Dorothy’s and East Vineland’s engines with command requesting a ladder from
Landisville. The fire took several hours to bring under control and the cause of the fire was under investigation by the Buena Vista Township Fire Investigators. Units responding were Milmay, Dorothy Fire, Dorothy EMS, Richland, East Vineland, Landisville, Collings Lakes, City of Vineland Station 5, Mizpah, New Jersey State Police, Atlantic City Electric and the BVT Fire Marshall. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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The Fire News family has a new member! Publisher Frank C. Trotta and his wife Marie are happy to announce the arrival of their first grandchild - Hunter James Roupas, son of their daughter Christina and son-in-law Lee. Hunter was born on August 14, 2015, weighing in at seven pounds, 10 ounces, at Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago. “We are so excited and happy for Chrissy and Lee and baby Hunter! He is absolutely beautiful and perfect,” said the proud grandpa. “We’ll be spending a lot of time in Chicago,” added grandma Marie. Congratulations to the new family from all at Fire News.
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Mt. Olive Fire Responds to Shed Fire
On August 22, 2015, firefighters from Budd Lake and Flanders responded to Drakestown Road for a report of a large shed on fire. Car 91 arrived and reported a 20 x 20 shed fully involved in fire with no exposure problems. Squad 56 was first due and stretched a line and started to knock down the fire, and was followed by Engine 95, which supplied water to the squad and assisted there crew with extinguishment. The township EMS crews treated and released the homeowner with minor injuries. Car 51, Engine 59 and Budd Lake and Flanders EMS were also on scene. The fire was under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office and Mt. Olive Police. - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney
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East Orange House Fire
On August 11, 2015, East Orange Fire Department Engine 3 called in a radio alarm for a two-alarm structure fire on Girad Avenue. The fire spread from the first to third floors before firefighters contained it. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Hammonton House Fire
The City of Hammonton Fire Department in Atlantic County responded on August 7, 2015, to First Street for a report of a structure fire. Hammonton Police arrived and reported a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling well involved. City of Hammonton Chief Michael Ruberton arrived and established command and requested mutual aid from all surrounding communities. Water tenders and LDH were used to supply water. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - Fire News photos (left) by Savannah Ruberton (above) by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Fatal Plane Crash in Passaic
On the morning of August 15, 2015, a Cessna 206 aircraft crashed in the field behind the Kiddie Academy on Passaic Avenue, just south of the Essex Airport just after take-off. The pilot died in the crash. - Fire News photo by Edmund J Coppa
Gloucester Township All-Hands
On September 7, 2015, Task Force 86 was dispatched to Highland Avenue for a dwelling fire. Dispatch was reporting a shed/fence fire with possible extension to the house. Upon arrival of Deputy Chief Brown (8602), he reported a fully involved shed with extension to a single-story dwelling with heavy fire showing from the Delta side. The all hands was quickly struck. Quint 85 (aerial) secured their
own water supply upon arrival and operated multiple handlines. Ladder 62 (Pine Hill) took the first-due truck operations. The fire was placed under control around the 45 minute mark. No injuries were reported. Other companies on scene were Lambs Terrace, Blackwood, Chews Landing, Pine Hill, Glendora and Gloucester Township EMS. - Fire News photos by Michael Breyer
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Passaic 3-Alarmer Passaic companies responded to a third alarm call on Rosz Place. With exposures threatened, Clifton, East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Little Falls, West Paterson, Paterson, and more were called to the scene. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Dollar Tree Fire in East Windsor
On August 12, 2015, East Windsor Police responded to a reported fire at the Dollar Tree, at the East Windsor Town Center. Prior to the arrival of patrol officers, the store had been evacuated. The fire, which was contained to the storage room, was extinguished by East Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Also responding were: Hightstown, Cranbury and Plainsboro fire units, East Windsor Rescue, Robert Wood Johnson EMS and Cranbury EMS. - Fire News story by Lt. Jeffrey Dorrian ISC/EWPD; photos by Amy Batista
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Hot Day, Hot Fire in E. Orange
On August 14, 2015, the East Orange Fire Department responded to North Grove Street for a reported fire. Companies arrived to find fire on division 1, which worked its way up to division 2. Interior crews knocked down the main body of the fire, but were unable to reach fire that had already spread into the cockloft and attic area. Members where forced to pull out of the building as ladder pipes and exterior lines where put into operation. Many firefighters were sent to a cooling station set up by Pulse EMS and two firefighters where transported with signs of dehydration. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Semis Collide, Close NJT for 12 Hours
An August 12, 2015, collision on the New Jersey Turnpike in East into flames and closed down the area for nearly 12 hours. Both drivBrunswick involved two tractor-trailers in the northbound outer ers were said to have suffered minor injuries. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista lanes near mile marker 83.3. The crash caused one truck to explode
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Apartment Bldg. 2-Alarmer
On August 14, 2015, Rescue 1 encountered a heavy smoke condition in the area of Main Street. Upon arrival they found a heavy fire condition on the top floor of a four-story apartment building. The deputy arrived on scene and struck a second alarm bringing Bloomfield and South Orange to the scene and Montclair, Irvington and West Orange to cover. Companies went defensive then switched to an interior attack which darkened the fire on the upper floors and soon placed it under control. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Mizpah House Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Mizpah, Weymouth, and Mays Landing were dispatched to Estelle Avenue on August 16, 2015, for a structure fire. Mizpah Chief Jamie Davenport arrived and established command for a singlestory, wood frame, single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing in the rear and all occupants out. Firefighters pulled two handlines off the first-due Mizpah engine and were assisted by firefighters from the second-due Mays Landing engine. Responding on mutual aid was the Richland Volunteer Fire Company, which took up a position in the front of the structure and began opening up the roof. Numerous mutual aid companies also responded. Responding were Mizpah, Mays Landing, Weymouth, Richland, Dorothy Fire & Rescue, Newtonville, Laureldale, Mays Landing EMS, Hamilton Township Police. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
Ocean City Fire
The Ocean City Fire Department in Cape May County responded to the 600 block of Haven Avenue on August 21, 2015, for a report of smoke in a dwelling. Upon entry, firefighters found Collyer’s Mansion conditions which made for a difficult search for the seat of the fire. Firefighters were on location for several hours overhauling and removing debris. - Fire News photos by Eugene Sharp
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Double Trouble in Paterson
As companies worked a five-alarm building fire on Godwin Avenue, a second alarm came in for Rosa Parks Boulevard for heavy fire showing in two, 2-1/2 story frame structures. A Paramus engine and a Pompton Lakes truck were first on scene and quickly got water on the fire through a deck gun and ladder pipe along with handlines. Companies from Wayne, Pompton Lakes, Hawthorne, Little Falls, West Paterson and Clifton worked the fire. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Cumberland House Fire
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Company responded on August 23, 2105, to Route 49 for a structure fire. The fire was located in the roof peak on the A side of a 1-1/2 story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Mutual aid was requested from all of the nearby communities and two mutual aid companies from neighboring Atlantic County. The cause of the fire was under investigation; no injuries
were reported. Responding were Cumberland, Mauricetown, Port Elizabeth, City of Millville Fire, Millville Rescue Squad, City of Vineland, Heislerville (all of Cumberland County) Dorothy Fire and Rescue, East Vineland (Atlantic County), New Jersey State Police, Atlantic City Electric Company. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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2-Alarmer in Monroe Twp. On August 25, 2015, the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire in a senior community on Genista Plaza in Clearbrook. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
Pt. Pleasant Boardwalk Blaze Recently, companies from Point Pleasant Beach Station 42 and 43 responded to Jenks Fun House on the boardwalk for an activated fire alarm. A few moments later police arrived to find heavy smoke pushing from the rear door and the assignment was upgraded to a working fire bringing in companies from South Wall Fire District 3. First-due companies made quick work of the fire and extinguished the blaze before anymore damage was done to the rest of the building or surrounding businesses. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Northfield Kitchen Fire
The City of Northfield Volunteer Fire Department in Atlantic County responded on July 13, 2015, to Sutton Avenue for a structure fire. Northfield Chief Bruce Cummings arrived and established command with smoke showing from a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling and declared a working fire, which brought RIT from the City of Pleasantville. Command had the crew from the first-in engine stretch two lines into the front door where
firefighters encountered heavy smoke and discovered a fire in the kitchen and surrounding area. The fire was quickly brought under control with heavy fire damage to that area and smoke damage to the remaining structure. City of Linwood covered Northfield. Also responding were the City of Northfield Police Department and EMS, Atlantic City Electric and South Jersey Gas Company. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Brick House Fire
Stations from the Brick Fire Department responded to Katie Lynn Court on August 20, 2015, reporting heavy fire on arrival. Crews were able to make a stop as the truck company opened up the roof. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Hackensack Apt. Fire On August 17, 2015, members of Hackensack’s 3rd Platoon responded to Polifly Road for an exterior fire that started in a mattress and extended up the exterior wall to the attic of a 21/2 story garden apartment. First-arriving companies found residents evacuating from the building and members of Hackensack Police assisting one person from an apartment. Deputy 4 transmitted a second alarm bringing the Teaneck FAST unit to the scene. Hackensack companies stretched several handlines and knocked down the fire in under 10 minutes. Additional companies checked for extension and began to overhaul. Three firefighters and two police officers were treated at Hackensack UMC for minor injuries. Six residents were displaced and were assisted by the American Red Cross. - Fire News photo by Justin Dereyanik
Good Timing by EHT Officer The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded on August 12, 2015, to Timberline Drive for a report of a structure fire. Farmington Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe and Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear arrived to find the rear deck of the home had caught fire but was being extinguished by an Egg Harbor Township patrolman with a garden hose. The fire was contained to the deck, and was under investigation by an EHTFD Fire Official. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Verona Blaze Quickly Handled On August 17, 2015, members of the Verona, Cedar Grove and Essex Fells Fire Departments responded to Otsego Road for a working structure fire. The companies were able to knock down the second-floor fire fairly quickly. Montclair, Caldwell and West Caldwell covered. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Clifton Smoke Condition Snuffed
Recently, Clifton units responded to a call for smoke condition in a two-story structure. Engine 6 and 8-2 were first on scene and 8-2 declared it a working fire . Companies attempted to locate the seat of the fire with Ladder 3 going to the roof in case ventilation was required. Engines 2, 4, 5 and 6 and Truck 2 worked the interior. Once located, the fire was placed under control. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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2 Cars + 1 Ambulance in Mays Landing
An SUV and a sedan collided and spun into a Mays Landing ambu- Ambulance Squads. Atlanticare Paramedics assisted at the scene. lance carrying a patient to Atlanticare Mainland Hospital in The Hamilton Township Police were investigating the crash. - Fire News photo by Alan Dumoff Pomona on August 15, 2015. Three people were transported to Atlanticare Mainland by Mays Landing and Galloway Township
Somers Point MVA
The City of Somers Point Fire Department along with Somers Point Police Department and EMS responded to Laurel Drive on August 18, 2015, for a report of a two-car MVA. The victims of the crash were removed by EMS and transported to nearby Shore Medical Center. Laurel Drive is the main connection from the Garden State Parkway to the resort of Ocean City. The cause of the crash was under investigation by Somers Point Police. - Fire News photos by Carl Crossman
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Fatal MVA in Maurice River The volunteer fire companies of Cumberland and Port Elizabeth from the Maurice River Township Fire Department responded to Route 49 on July 25, 2015, for an MVA with entrapment. Firefighters arrived to find a two-vehicle crash with one vehicle in the middle of the highway and the second off the road near the woodlands. The victim from vehicle number one was extricated and transported by the Dorothy EMS to an LZ on nearby Hesstown Road being covered by a Dorothy engine from neighboring Atlantic County. The person was flown to a nearby trauma center where he was pronounced DOA. Firefighters worked to remove debris and the vehicles from the roadway and the cause of the crash was under investigation by the New Jersey State Police. Responding were Cumberland FC, Port Elizabeth FC, Dorothy FC, Dorothy EMS, Medevac, NJSP. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Ejection in GSP MVC The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff from the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department, along with Egg Harbor Township Ambulance and Atlanticare Paramedics responded on August 27, 2015, to the Garden State Parkway at milepost 32.5 northbound for a report of a motor vehicle crash with rollover and entrapment. EMS and New Jersey State Police arrived to find the sole occupant of the vehicle had been ejected. The person was transported to a local medical center and the cause of the crash was under investigation. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Pleasantville MVA (Right): the City of Pleasantville Building Inspector examines a structure following a two-vehicle collision at U.S. Route 9 and Doughty Road, recently. Two civilians were taken by Pleasantville Fire Department EMS to local medical centers. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Clifton MVA Engines 6, 2 Truck 2, 8-2 EMS-1 and 2 responded to Route 46 and Valley Road for a reported rollover with entrapment. Unit 8-2 arrived and requested EMS-1 to the scene for a second victim. EMS-2 took one person to St. Joseph’s Hospital while EMS-1 transported one to Mountainside. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Guns vs. Hoses 2015
On August 4, 2015, the Egg Harbor Township Police took on the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department in their annual ball game for National Night Out and the big winners were the crowds and the children. All the EHT volunteer organizations came out in support with hot dogs, ice cream and a fireworks display. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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East Windsor Nat’l Night Out
East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. #1 during National Night Out on August 4, 2015, in East Windsor. The event was held at the East Windsor PAL Complex on Airport Road. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Dorothy Sub Fundraiser
The Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad held their annual sub sale on June 27, 2015, at their station, with people driving miles to purchase the subs. The event is always a sell out and the proceeds are part of the fund raising efforts the company uses to purchase equipment. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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The New Jersey State Association of County Fire Marshals President Henry Stryker III presented an award to Mercer County Fire Marshal George Lenhardt for his 40 years of service to the Mercer County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Marshal Lenhardt retired on May 1, 2015. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
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Flanders FFs, EMTs Drill Flanders firefighters and EMTs ‘rescued’ Fred Detoro, Sr., and a baby from a crashed car near Railroad Avenue. Detoro is a long-time Flanders firefighter who volunteered to be a victim in a regular drill at the firehouse. The drill allowed firefighters and emergency medical personnel to practice their skills at removing injured victims of car accidents, a common call in town. Later, the firefighters used hydraulic tools and saws to practice cutting the car away from trapped victims. Meanwhile, other firefighters were learning to use new air packs — state-of-the-art MSA G-1 packs. - Fire News photos courtesy of Doug Fenichel, PIO, FF&R
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A Good Opportunity
Every summer on Wednesdays, the City of Ocean City in Cape May County sponsors a farmers market on Asbury Avenue at the rear of the fire station. On-duty staff take the opportunity to invite the public into the station where they can learn about the firefighters, their equipment and fire safety. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Hydraulic Leak in W. Caldwell
On August 18, 2015, the Nutley Hazmat Team was requested to responded to Fairfield Place in West Caldwell for a hydraulic leak. WCFD requested NFD Hazmat 2 to the scene, and, upon further investigation, Hazmat 2 requested a full team response from Nutley. Hazmat 1, 3 and 4 responded to assist. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Happy 100th Birthday Helen Merlock!
The entire community of Dorothy turned out to fete Helen Merlock, August 16, 2015, and the event was highlighted by the Mayor of the Grande Dame of the Merlock Family who’ve been volunteering Weymouth Township presenting her with a proclamation. Helen is for the Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad for generations. pictured with her two granddaughters, son, and daughter-in-law. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger The party was held at the Dorothy Fire and Rescue Station on
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Helping Rebuild from Sandy Volunteers from the Atlantic Highlands First Aid and Safety Squad recently got their hands dirty for a good cause when they used their home repair skills to help the St. Bernard Project rebuild a Superstorm Sandy damaged residence in Union Beach. Members spent part of August 8, 2015, sanding, applying spackle and taping sheet rock in a home that experienced flooding during the storm. The AHFAS was connected to the St. Bernard Project through squad member and EMT Julie Giebler (top,left on left), who is a SBP AmericCorps member. The AHFAS is an all-volunteer EMS and rescue organization that provides around-the-clock services to the borough of Atlantic Highlands and occasionally the surrounding area. The AHFAS operates on donations from the community and the borough. For information about the AHFAS log onto www.ahfirsaid.org. For information about the SBP visit www.stbernardproject.org. "Everyone who participated in the project walked away with a new perspective on the damage done by Sandy and what still needs to be done," AHFAS Chief Jerry Pandolfo said. - Fire News photos by Richard Huff
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Hightstown Comes Out for 9/11 Ride
The annual America’s 9/11 Foundation Ride as it passed through Hightstown on August 22, 2015. The ride started in Somerset (PA) and ended in New York City. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Sloatsburg F.D. In a very funny e-mail I received from the Sloatsburg Fire Department, located in upstate New York, they commented on the show I did with Firefighter Mike Brockbank from the FDNY. Mike was cooking with a plastic fork. In Mike’s defense, all the silverware was locked up in the firehouse in which we were cooking and house watch couldn’t find the key. So like any good fireman, fireman find a way! This spurred the Sloatsburg comment, “Why don’t you come to Sloatsburg to film a show, where we have real knives and forks to cook with?” I happily accepted. Sloatsburg is a beautiful, little town about 15-miles northwest of the Hudson River (off the New York Thruway). When I arrived at the firehouse, they were just getting back from a run. I said to one of the firemen, as he was stepping out of his bunker gear, “Hi. I’m Firefighter Ray and I’m here to film Firehouse Kitchen.” He replied, with a big smile, “Oh, you’re the guy. The cook’s committee is in the back.” The firehouse was an old one. It had a recreational room that looked like the inside of an old barn, but in a good way. It added to the old-time country feel of the town. Around back, I met John Barcowski, Jack Collins and Ronnie Herman. John was the head cook and was bigger than life. John, with a great big smile, asked, “Are you ready for some jambalaya? But first, we have to have an adult beverage.” I said with a smirk, “Of course we do.” This turned out to be a great show. John and Jack had great chemistry cooking together. They were ‘busting each other's chops,’ telling fire stories and sharing Sloatsburg history, while Ronnie did all the prep work in the background. He was the man behind the scenes. On this episode, I introduced our firehouse pride moment. Sloatsburg’s pride was a 1954 Dodge pickup. It was a small pick-up with four-wheel-drive that had a pumper on it and could go anywhere! It was perfect for brush fires. Hey, they are in the Catskills, so it’s an essential vehicle for their department. The jambalaya was delicious, and we made some heart attack Italian bread. It wasn’t so much the meal that made my experience at this firehouse one to remember, it was the guys. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com or visit us on facebook.
SLOATSBURG'S JAMBAYALA (serves 4)
3 Kielbasa links 3 green peppers 2 onions 1 lb. raw, peeled shrimp 1 lb. crayfish tails Garlic powder
Cajun seasoning 1 cup Sliced green olives 1 cup rice 1 cup water Salt and pepper
Slice kielbasa, peppers, onions and olives. Make sure all shrimp and crayfish are de-shelled. In a large sauce pan, sauté kielbasa until golden brown. Add green peppers and onions. As they soften, juices will fill the pan. Pour in cup of dried rice (add water if needed). Reduce to a high simmer and cover. Once rice is cooked, add shrimp and crayfish. Use garlic powder, salt and pepper and cajun seasoning to taste. Mix together. Add more water if needed. When just about done, add the olives. Stir together and serve.
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Stirling Confined Space Drill
The Stirling Volunteer Fire Dept. completed very specialized Confined Space Rescue & Recovery training on August 27, 2015. Nineteen members participated in this annual training, required to maintain certification. Stirling is one of a very few fire departments that holds this distinguished certification. The instructors were Stirling Fire Chief Kevin Phillips and Stirling's training officer John Melluso who are Confined Space certified. The training was held at the New Providence Fire Department's specialized confined space rescue and recovery training facility. - Fire News photos by Frank Reilly, Stirling VFD/PIO
Northvale Wetdown The Northvale Fire Department hosted a wetdown for their 2015 Pierce Arrow XT Pumper designated as Engine 262. This engine replaces an aging 1981 Mack MC Pumper, which is slated to be sold at auction. Fun was had by all those who attended. Music and entertainment was provided by Johnny Mac DJ. - Fire News photos by Joe Fortunato
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Hunterton ES Memorial
On August 15, 2015 the Eagle Scout Ceremony for Ryan Unkert and the dedication of the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Memorial took place at the Hunterdon County Communications Center on Cherryville Road in Franklin Township. Over 125 people were in attendance for the Ceremony and Dedication of the Memorial. Ryan is a resident of Alexandria Township and graduated in June from Delaware Valley Regional High School. He has been an active Scout since joining Pack 61 in Greenwich Township as a Tiger Scout in the first grade. He crossed to Boy Scout Troop 63 in the fifth grade and began researching and working on his Eagle project just over a year ago. The Memorial Ryan built for his project is dedicated in memory of Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel that either lived or served in Hunterdon County at the time of their death. Ryan raised money for his project through the help of several emergency agencies in the county, public organizations and members of the community. The memorial is located at 201 Cherryville Road, Flemington and is open to the public for visitation. For more information about the memorial, visit its facebook page: Hunterdon County ESM. - Fire News photos by Ron Unkert
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Up Close & Personal
Chris Arrienta and Scott Circovich from the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Station 11 completed the Lacey Municipal Alliance annual 5K run at Gillie Park in Lacey Township on August 22, 2015, dressed in full gear. - Fire News photos by Michael Glenn
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Up Close & Personal
Bob Hoffman and Lee Eggert at the Wheaton Village Muster on August 16, 2015. Bob owns several classic fire apparatus along with his sons John and Bob, and Lee is the owner of Lee’s Emergency Equipment in Tuckahoe. They are two of the foremost experts on fire apparatus and a couple of pretty swell guys who love talking about fire trucks. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Harrington Park Firefighter Chris Barron and Northvale Lieutenant Mike Panella pose after a water fight at the Northvale Engine 262 Wetdown on August 29, 2015. - Fire News photo by Joe Fortunato
East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 Deputy Chief Kevin Brink who is also the Township Fire Official. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
Point Pleasant Beach First Aid and Rescue Squad Dive Team members pose for a group photo after concluding there weekly Sunday morning dive drill. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
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Up Close & Personal
Newton New Jersey fire chief gives a thumbs up as he and the crew from Newton Engine 803 leave the Allamuchy wet down. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Captain Tony Migliaccio, Ocean City Fire Department (ret.), his daughter and grandson visited the firehouse on August 26, 2015. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Northvale Firefighter Ashley Bodrato and her father, Assistant Chief Briant Bodrato, pose in front of their new engine at the Northvale Engine 262 Wetdown on August 29, 2015. - Fire News photo by Joe Fortunato
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Up Close & Personal
New Milford Firefighter Gerry Smithson, Jr., mans an attack line at the Northvale Engine 262 Wetdown on August 29, 2015. - Fire News photo by Joe Fortunato
Two members of the Oxford Fire Department at a recent wetdown in Allamuchy. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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New Truck in Waretown
Helping One of Their Own
Waretown Volunteer Fire Company’s new 2015 Spartan Metro Star/Smeal demonstrator is equipped with a four-door, six-seat climate controlled cab; raised roof; and full height rear doors. It is powered by a 450-hp Cummins ISL diesel engine, has an Allison 3000EVP automatic transmission, Waterous CSU 1500gpm single stage pump, 750 gallon UPF Poly Tank III water tank, Class 1 ENFO IV pressure governor, Kussmaul auto-eject, LED compartment lighting, slide out tool trays, saws, fans, tarps forcible entry tools, ROM shutters, Onan eight-kW generator, DeWalt tools, rear booster hose line, swing out tool board, Hannay electric reel, side and rear facing cameras, spill equipment, ladder tunnel, Speedy Dry hopper, Warn 10,000# cable winch, Pioneer LED front brow light, Federal Q2B mechanical siren and an E-2 electronic siren, and front discharge. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
On July 11, 2015, the North Stelton Volunteer Fire Company in Piscataway, held a car show to benefit Faith Calvo, daughter of Firefighter Drew Calvo, who serves with the company. Faith was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer as a one-year old in January and has been fighting to beat cancer since. The car show was held to raise money to help cover expenses of the many treatments needed. Over 50 vehicles attended the show, including many classic cars, motorcycles and a few local fire companies with their apparatus. All of the money raised from the event was donated to Faith and the Calvo family. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
AC Training Center Graduates Spring 2015 Class The Atlantic County Fire Training Center graduated its Spring 2015 Firefighter 1 class on July 13, 2015, at the Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Academy with SRO attendance. Fifty students graduated after enduring 19 weeks and 190 hours of extensive training in firefighting. Director Michael J. Corbo said, “It is through their dedication and hard work that they are present tonight to receive the recognition they so deserve.” Other remarks were given by Atlantic County Firefighters Association President Amor ‘Skip’ Portale and Atlantic County Fire Marshall David Buzby. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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JERSEY FIRE & SAFETY HAS NEW RETAIL LOCATION
Jersey Fire & Safety Products held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on June 12, 2015, to welcome the community into their new retail location at 646 S. Delsea Drive in Vineland. Jersey Fire is a premier distributor of Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement equipment. The company’s new retail/office location features an 800-square foot. equipment show room and executive offices. President Lou Ann Brooks (center-left) and husband, Vice President (center) Anthony Brooks operated the company in a one-room home office since its inception in 2007. “We are fortunate that the South Jersey emergency services community embraced us and have led us to con-
tinued growth and success,” said Vice President Anthony Brooks. “We are thrilled to distribute quality public safety equipment from such manufacturers as 5.11, Fire-Dex, FLIR, Phenix Fire Helmets, Super Vac and All American Hose.” Jersey Fire & Safety Products is open daily from 1000 to 1700 and Saturday 1001400. Jersey Fire & Safety can be reached at 856-457-8747 ext. 1. Visit their website at www.jerseyfiresafety.com.
FAMA AWARDS 2015 PHILLIP L. TURNER SCHOLARSHIP TO TYLER LAMBERT The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) has awarded its 2015 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to Oklahoma State University student Tyler Lambert. Lambert is a senior at Oklahoma State University and plans to graduate this year from the School of Fire Protection and Safety in the College of Engineering and Technology. He currently serves as a volunteer firefighter for Ingalls (OK) Fire Department while maintaining a 3.25 GPA. He received the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements and commitment to the fire service. The award is given annually by FAMA and has been sponsored since 2009 by FAMA member Akron Brass Co., a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high performance life-safety, firefighting and emergency rescue equipment. A presentation was made today at the FAMA Technical Committee meeting held in conjunction with the Fire-Rescue International conference in Atlanta, GA. During the application review process, the FAMA Education Committee asked students to explain their reasons to pursue a career in fire. Tyler responded, “I am passionate about a career in firefighting and challenged by the opportunity to someday serve as a fire protection engineer. I am fortunate enough to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer fire fighter while attending OSU. Firefighting runs in my family history. My father, my brother and I all serve on our hometown fire department in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.” Lou Milanovich, FAMA Education Committee Chair, stated, “The funds from this scholarship will help Tyler pay for his final year in the Fire Protection Engineering MS program at OSU.” “Akron Brass is honored to sponsor the Phillip L. Turner Scholarship. Education is a key part of the philosophy at Akron
Brass, and we feel it is our responsibility to provide individuals like Tyler an opportunity to build the critical skills and knowledge to be successful in life and as leaders within the fire and emergency service industry,” stated David Durstine, Vice President for Akron Brass. On behalf of FAMA, we wish Tyler much success in his future endeavors. The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association is a non-profit trade association committed to enhancing the quality of the emergency service community through the manufacture and sale of safe, efficient emergency-response vehicles and equipment. For more information, visit www.fama.org.
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Florence Patriot Day Parade
The Florence Township Patriotic Celebration was held on July 11, 2015, in Florence. (Truck#2 is the privately owned fire truck of Albert Jacoby - top two, and bottom left). - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Scullville Gets New Fireboat
The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company #3 officially welcomed Marine 3, a 2015 Stanley Boats fireboat 33-foot outboard. The boat is all-aluminum construction, and is powered by twin 200-hp four-stroke Yamaha outboards. It has a five-person wheel house, FLIR sonar, port and starboard dive doors, Darley Chevrolet 350-hp six-inch intake/1500gpm single stage pump, Elkhart Brass Spit Fire deluge gun, LDH discharge, and a 2-1/2 inch discharge. The naming ceremony was held at the Scullville station on June 13, 2015. Officials and dignitaries were welcomed by Lt. Chad Warmoth, who gave an overview of how the vessel was envisioned and brought to fruition. The vessel was then christened the Raymond Tallman by Chief Michael Fiedor and members of the fire company. Chief Fiedor stated during his remarks the fireboat is the first real fireboat in the area and is badly needed as there are many marinas and pleasure vessels in the immediate area’s waterways, which include the Great Egg Harbor River and Bay. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Lanoka 75th Anniversary Celebration
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Atlantic County Firefighters Competition
The Atlantic County Firefighters Association held their annual firefighters competition on August, 2015, at the David C. Wood Center in Hamilton Township. Four teams of five firefighters from the City of Linwood, City of Somers Point, Scullville, and Germania competed in events such as a hose relay, midnight alarm, obstacle course, and water rocket. The overall contest was won by the Germania Volunteer Fire Company of Galloway Township. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe and Alan Dumoff
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Monmouth County Firefighters Competition 2015
Firefighters from departments within Monmouth County gathered at the Colts Neck Fire Department for the annual Monmouth County Firefighters Competition. The teams competed in various events that tested speed, agility and basic but critical firefighting skills. The events included hose laying, hose and ladder, busted hose and water polo. Ladies auxiliary members competed in the bucket brigade. The competition was fierce, as expected. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Engine 3 Rides Again
Fairview’s former Engine 3, a 1945 L85 model Mack pumper, was restored by Lee’s Emergency Equipment in Tuckerton to its original delivery condition; the truck’s gold leaf was done by Ed May. Engine 3 is privately owned by Teaneck Fire Department Lieutenant Tim Moots, who stopped by the Demarest firehouse to show off his Mack and compare it with Demarest’s 1948 L 85. For more photos: www.boxalarmproductions.com. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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35th Annual Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade Muster
The 35th Annual Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade Muster and Firefighters Family Day was held on August 16, 2015, at the Wheaton Arts Center and Cultural Center in Millville. - Fire News photos by Alan Dumoff and Dennis C. Sharpe
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Antique Fire Brigade Muster...Continued
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Barnegat’s Peter Arnone
Peter Arnone, 67, passed away on July 16, 2015, after a battle with cancer. Peter was a member of the Barnegat Light Fire Compnay and a member of the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. He was also one of the founders of the 18 Mile Mutual Aid Association, and was an honorary member of all Long Beach Island’s fire companies.
Peter is predeceased by his dad Paul and is survived by his best friend and wife Marybeth, and their four sons, Peter Jr., Daniel, Griffen, Paul and wife Sara. All brought him great pride and joy; his in-laws laws, Lois and Anthony Lalley; and Magellan, his faithful chocolate lab. Peter is also survived by his loving mother Lillian, sisters Mary, Theresa and Peggy and
his brothers Paul, Michael, Joseph, Richard and their families. A memorial service was held July 30, 2015. Those wishing to continue to honor his work may make donations to the 18 Mile Emergency Services Association, PO Box 509, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008. - Fire News photos by Chris Denton