Serving New Jersey's Fire, Rescue & EMS Heroes VOLUME 11, NO. 5
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OCTOBER 2016
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In this issue... Car Fire Extends to Paterson Homes Twenty five residents are left homeless when a car fire jumps to two houses. See story on page 8
Fatalities at Newark Bus Crash Two buses colide leaving a driver and passenger dead and 18 injured. See story on page 16
8 Hour Gas Leak in Egg Harbor Twp. High-tension lines ignite an eight-inch gas main, which burns for eight hours. See story on page 36
Boonton Celebrates 125 Years The department, formed in 1891, celebrates a milestone in great fashion.
See story on page 46
3rd Annual Bayshore Cadet Comp 20 teams participate in a day-long EMS competition. East Brunswick takes the grand prize. See story on page 52
Obituary LODD: Ex-Chief Paul A. Price, Sr. of the Audubon Fire Department See story on page 66
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Fire Prevention; Is It Working? As we move from summer into fall, my mind shifts over to the many activities of which all fire departments are part. Yes, it is the time of year our children go back to school. I can still remember when my own children ventured off to college. As a dad, I was truly happy to watch the enthusiasm that my two girls had to go away for the first time and live on their own in a college dormitory. Another side of me was nervous. I still remembered the fatal Seton Hall fire that claimed the lives of three students and injured many more. Statistics show that from 2000 to 2014, 89 fatal fires have been documented that occurred on a college campus, in Greek housing or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus, claiming a total of 126 victims: 76 in off-campus housing claiming 107 victims, seven fires in oncampus building or residence halls claiming nine victims, and six in Greek housing claiming 10 victims. The good news is that, thanks to our Fire Safety Educators, Juvenile Arson Awareness Programs and to our fire marshals and community fire departments, 2015 was
the first year that there were no fatal fires on college campuses. All of the programs in which your fire service is involved help prevent fires and save lives. Is your department fire prevention program ready to go into action? In the past, I urged everyone to evaluate their Fire Safety Education Program. I still urge you to have one of your county or town fire safety organizations review your program to make sure you are doing the right thing. Children can get mixed messages when they come to the firehouse and watch firefighters set fires and put them out. Educators are aware of the pitfalls of “negative teaching” to get a point across. I worry that someday there will be a student who will see a firefighter set a car on fire and, while being mesmerized by the flames, think that that was the purpose of the demonstration. It is important to show the community our equipment and apparatus, but it is more important to make sure your audience knows that when a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm goes off they need to act in a specific way.
At the end of the day, whether the community comes to the firehouse or you go out to the community to teach fire safety, the result should be the same. Everyone must understand “stop drop and roll,” how to “get out alive” and what to do when the smoke or CO alarm sounds. Every year, departments do outstanding job teaching fire safety awareness. Is your program working? Statistics are showing that it is. Keep up the good work! Dennis
SAR after Black Horse Pike MVA
On July 21, 2016, Laureldale and Mays Landing firefighters were dispatched to milepost 47 westbound on U.S. Route 322 for a report of a motor vehicle fire. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton arrived, established command and reported an overturned vehicle fully involved in a drainage ditch with about three feet of water in it. Command requested a response from the Cologne and Mays Landing Water Tender 1819. Tender 1819 arrived and stretched a preconnect and began knocking down the fire and began a search for possible victims, opening both doors of the vehicle. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded and assisted in winching the
vehicle upright. The Atlantic County Sherriff Departments K-9 Division responded and followed a track and located a male subject in a heavily wooded area. EMS personnel packaged the man and carried him a considerable distance to where Atlanticare Medics and EMS treated him for non-life threatening injuries and transported him. The victim told police and rescuers there was a second victim but none was located. Also responding were the Hamilton Dive Team, NJSP Aviation, Hamilton EMS, Atlanticare Paramedics, Hamilton Police, and the NJDOT Emergency Response Unit. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Quick Work in Lyndhurst
On July 13, 2016, the Lyndhurst Fire Department responded to Rutherford and North Arlington were requested to the scene for Court Avenue for a structure fire. Upon arrival, the first-due com- mutual aid. The fire was knocked down within 45 minutes and com- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti pany found an outside fire that extended to the home and had panies completed overhaul. worked its way into the attic. Soon after, Rutherford, East
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Netcong House Fire Recently, Netcong firefighters were dispatched to Hillside Avenue for a house fire. Netcong Chief 1 arrived to find smoke showing from a top floor window and attic area. Netcong Engine 1 arrived and stretched a line, as the second-due stretched in. A second alarm was struck bringing Stanhope Ladder 1, which vented as crews from Budd Lake and Chester set up in front. Byram provided air and manpower while Stanhope and Netcong provided EMS and rehab. The fire was knocked down within 45 minutes. Assistance was also provided by Roxbury, Mt. Arlington and Flanders. - Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
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GSP Car Fire The fire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff responded to Milepost 33.4 northbound on the Garden State Parkway on July 8, 2016, for a report of a vehicle fire. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and reported a fully involved vehicle. Cardiff Engine 1516 arrived and deployed two attack lines. Command had Bargaintown Tender 1528 pull in behind 1516 and supply them. The fire was brought under control by deploying foam. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Car Fire Takes 2 Homes in Paterson On July 21, 2016, the Paterson Fire Department responded to East 24th Street for a reported car fire. Upon arrival, first-due companies found a fully involved car fire, which had extended to two homes. The owner of the car did not own either house, and it was unknown why the car was pulled into the driveway. Companies made an aggressive first push but were backed out due to the heavy fire load in the main structure where fire soon self vented through the A-side roof. Companies where able to work on the interior of the Bravo exposure to contain that fire. Twenty-five residents were living in the main fire building. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Route 47 Blaze On July 28, 2016, Middle Township received a report of smoke coming from the roof of a dwelling on Route 47, roughly 30 minutes after another call reporting a fully involved fire on Tyler Road in the same fire district. Woodbine Fire and Goshen Fire were summoned to handle the Route 47 fire. Upon arrival, command reported smoke and flames coming from a dormer and the eaves of the roof. The tanker task force was requested to assist in the water supply efforts. Crews fought this fire for more than two hours and companies from numerous stations from Cape May County and Cumberland County responded to assist in fighting the fire as well as providing cover assignments for the crews on scene. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
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FF1 Continues at Canale Center
Summer Firefighter 1 continued at the Atlantic County Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center in Egg Harbor Township with firefighters from Atlantic, Ocean, Cape May and Camden counties. On July 24, 2016, the trainees were schooled in working with 2-1/2 inch hose, master stream equipment and drilling on advancing hose lines. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
MVA Pin Medevac’d The volunteer fire companies of East Vineland and Richland responded on June 26, 2016, to Oak Road for a report of an MVA with entrapment. East Vineland Assistant Chief Brad Ruggeri arrived to find an overturned vehicle with one occupant partially ejected and trapped between the dashboard and the ground. Richland Chief Anthony Monfredo assumed operations and firefighters stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. Command special-called Minotola for manpower due to high ambient heat and humidity. East Vineland Engine 1223 established an LZ at a nearby golf course, and the person was transported by EMS to the LZ and helicoptered to Atlantic City Medical Center. A second victim self extricated and was transported by Squad 12-9, East Vineland EMS to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Black Horse Tpke. MVA The volunteer fire companies of Weymouth and Mays Landing, along with Hamilton Township EMS and Hamilton Township Police responded to Milepost 44.0 westbound on the Black Horse Pike, U.S. Route 322 on July 1, 2016, for a report of an MVA. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton arrived to find an eastbound pickup had crossed over the westbound lanes striking a utility pole and severing it. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Evesham Twp. Fire
On August 3, 2016, Taskforce 22 was dispatched for a reported garage fire. All hands were placed in service based on reports and a visible column of smoke prior to arrival. Engine Company 2212 and Chief 2200 arrived and found a two-story, single-family dwelling with heavy fire issuing from an attached garage. Command had two lines stretched and used units from Evesham, Mount Laurel and Medford. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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Paterson Basement Fire
On August , 2016, the Paterson Fire Department responded to Union Avenue for a basement fire that extended into the D side wall. Companies were able to quickly contain the fire and prevent extensive damage. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Car Fire Spreads to House
On July 27, 2016, a vehicle was reported on fire in Oaklyn on Manor Avenue. The box was upgraded to a dwelling fire as police arrived and reported the vehicle well involved next to a house. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Pleasantville Structure Fire
The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to South Chester Avenue on May 17, 2016, for a structure fire. Car 70 arrived and requested mutual aid from the City of Northfield Fire Department (RIT), City of Absecon Fire Department and the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department, and Farmington #4 for cover. Also responding were Pleasantville Police, Tri Care EMS, and the PFD Fire Cause Investigator. - Fire News photos by Carl Crossman
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Pool House, Coop Fire The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded to South Mount Airy Avenue on August 9, 2016, for a report of a shed fire with explosion. Bargaintown Assistant Chief Will Hancock arrived and established command for a structure fully involved at the back of the property. Arriving at the same time was Bargaintown Safety Officer Ken Badger who assumed the role as operations officer. Operations approached the structure and discovered it was a pool house and chicken house on fire. First-arriving Bargaintown Engine 1526 dropped a five-inch LDH at the end of the driveway, which was fed by Scullville Engine 1532. Firefighters then stretched a 300-foot preconnect off Engine 1526 and had them go to the far end of the chicken coop. The fire was knocked down quickly. An extensive overhaul in extreme heat and humidity brought out the Ladies Auxiliary who provided refreshments. Command also requested the EHT Fire Official and the cause was under investigation. Also responding were EHT EMS, EHT Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Fatalities at Newark Bus Crash
On August 19, 2016, companies were dispatched to the intersection of Broad Street and Raymon Boulevard for a reported MVA involving two New Jersey Transit buses, with one rolled over with entrapment. Units arrived to find two buses in the middle of the intersection with one learning on its side. Rescue 1 requested the USAR Rescue 2 for assistance stabilizing one bus. A driver of one of the buses and a passenger died, and 18 were injured with five in critical condition. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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On August 6, 2016, a building fire was reported on Hylton Road in Pennsauken. Police arrived and reported heavy fire conditions. Pennsauken crews arrived and confirmed a single-story warehouse with heavy fire conditions on the roof. An all-hands box was struck. Crews placed multiple handlines in operation with heavy fire conditions on the roof. Crews checked inside the building for extension. One firefighter was treated and transported with a minor injury. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Belleville 2-Alarmer On August 12, 2016, the Belleville Fire Department responded to where stretched to knock down the fire as companies worked to Dow Street for a reported fire in a home. Companies arrived to open up the roof. A second alarm was called bringing units from smoke showing from the attic and immediately requested a Newark, North Arlington and West Orange. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti Bloomfield engine and a Nutley truck to the scene. Multiple lines
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Passaic 4-Alarmer On July 20, 2016, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Lexington Avenue for reported smoke coming from a home. Upon arrival, companies were faced with heavy fire and made an aggressive interior attack as the fire worked its way to the upper floors. Companies then evacuated as Truck 1 vented the A/D roof where heavy fire was visible. Multiple masterstreams were put into place to knock down the fire as companies resumed interior ops to knock down any remaining fire. The home has been a problem spot for the Passaic firefighters due to the presence of squatters. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Cross-Training Always Helps The Cologne Volunteer Fire Company responded on May 15, 2016, to Leipzig Avenue for a report of a truck on fire. Cologne Assistant Chief Paul Gramm arrived, established command and reported locating the truck in a wooded section of Prague Avenue. Conventional apparatus would not be able to access the fire, so command requested a response from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Unit C-7 arrived, staffed by Section Warden John Sanford, and was directed to Lombard Street and Prague Avenue to pick up Cologne firefighters, who were standing by with their apparatus, and transported them into the fire scene where they completed extinguishment utilizing C-7. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Dryer Fire Goes to All-Hands The volunteer fire companies of Collings Lakes and Newtonville along with a ladder and a tender from the City of Hammonton Fire Department responded to Fenimore Drive in the Borough of Folsom on July 18, 2016, for a report of a dwelling fire. Upon the arrival of the Collings Lakes, an all-hands was declared for a single-story, single-family home. Firefighters stretched a preconnect to the rear of the structure for a clothes dryer that set the floor of the laundry room on fire and burnt through to the crawl space and into the walls. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly, opened up the room and floor and entered the crawl space where they checked for extension with thermal imaging cameras. The Atlantic City Electric and South Jersey Gas Companies were called to the scene as the fire burnt through the wiring for the clothes dryer and the gas hot water heater’s piping. Richland covered the Collings Lakes during the incident. Also responding were Atlanticare EMS and the New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Tuckahoe River Drowning
On July 27, 2016, a call was received reporting a swimmer in distress near the train bridge on the Tuckahoe River. Tuckahoe Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were dispatched. Upon arrival, Tuckahoe Chief Ed Carter saw no sign of the distressed swimmer and immediately called for water rescue units to be activated. Marine units from Tuckahoe Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were activated along with mutual aid marine units from the State Police, Belleplain, Dennisville and a USCG helicopter. New Jersey State Police activated their Technical Emergency and Mission Specialists (TEAMS) unit to aid with the underwater search. Strong thunderstorms overtook the area and all recovery efforts were suspended until daybreak. Tuckahoe Fire Rescue, Upper Township Rescue, and the NJSP TEAMS proceeded with the search efforts utilizing their dive team and a side-scan sonar. The man’s body was recovered by NJSP marine units on July 30. - Fire News photos by Robert Macom
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Mays Landing Fatal MVA
M/C Accident on Rte 610
The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Mizpah along with Hamilton Township EMS and Police responded to Milemarker 27 on Bears Head Road on July 14, 2016, for a report of an MVA with entrapment. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton, while responding, was advised that the MVA was a fatality. Chief Hamilton arrived and established command and had crews await the arrival of the medical examiner. Once the ME finished the occupant was extricated and taken from the scene by the ME. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
On August 12, 2016, Central received a report of a motorcycle crash near Camalough Drive on County Rte 610. Tuckahoe Fire Rescue and Upper Township were dispatched. Tuckahoe Chief Ed Carter, upon arrival, confirmed the motorcycle off the roadway and into trees. Upper Township Rescue transported the driver to Cape Regional Medical Center. Also responding were the New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Second Accident Within the Hour On August 12, 2016, Central received a call reporting a three-car MVA at the intersection of Routes 50 and 610, a few hundred feet from an accident that took place less than an hour prior. Tuckahoe Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were dispatched to the location and, upon arrival, Tuckahoe Chief Ed Carter confirmed a three-car MVA with one vehicle in the middle of the roadway. Tuckahoe crews worked extremely fast to secure the scene and minimize traffic delays for those coming to the shore for the weekend. The driver of one vehicle was treated and transported to Cape Regional Medical Center. Also responding was the New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Clifton Car Fire Clifton Engine 6 and Truck 2 responded to Route 46 W by Van Houten Avenue for a reported car fire. Companies arrived to find an SUV with the engine compartment involved. Engine 6 stretched a line and knocked down the fire as Truck 2 opened the hood for overhaul. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Mays Landing Rollover MVA
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company along with the Township of Hamilton EMS and Police responded to Mays Landing-Somers Point Road on July 30, 2016, for an MVA with rollover and entrapment. Police and EMS arrived first and requested hydraulic tools for the entrapped. Mays Landing Captain Richard Arroyo arrived and advised responding Mays Landing Engine 1812 of the situation. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived and established command and had Engine 1812’s crew assist EMS. The lone occupant was removed quickly and taken to the hospital by EMS. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger and Dennis C. Sharpe
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Extrication on Rte. 537 On August 5, 2016, Millstone Station 32 was dispatched to Route 537 for a reported MVA with injuries. Upon arrival Engine 32-1-75 found a two-car MVA with one party entrapped. Rescue 32-1-85 also responded and helped complete the extrication. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Route 47 2-Car MVA On July 16, 2016, just after noon, dispatch received a report of an MVA involving two cars near milepost 7.5 on Route 47 in the Goshen section. Goshen Fire and EMS were dispatched and upon arrival, reported a two-car MVA with one car still in the roadway. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Head Injury Initially Requires MedEvac August 4, 2016, Central received a call reporting a person had struck their head and was actively seizing at All Seasons Marina. Marmora Volunteer Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were dispatched and command determined that a MedEvac would be necessary. Atlanticare MedEvac was summoned to report to UT2 LZ where 1545 provided ground coverage for the LZ. Once the MedEvac was on the ground the flight nurses, because no MICU was available to handle the call, determined that the patient should be grounded to the nearest hospital and not taken to the Atlantic Care City Division Trauma Unit. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Farmington MVA The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company along with Egg Harbor Township EMS, EHT Police, and the New Jersey State Police responded to milepost 38.5 north on the Garden State Parkway on July 28, 2016, for an MVA with overturned and entrapment. The vehicle ran off the highway, struck an embankment and overturned, coming to rest on its wheels. Firefighters removed the roof of the vehicle to free the driver, who was transported by EMS to a trauma center. - Fire News photo by Dennis C.Sharpe
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Overturn on the GSP The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Farmington responded to milepost 34.6 southbound on the Garden State Parkway on July 18, 2016, for a report of an MVA. Bargaintown Water Tender 1528 arrived under the command of Safety Officer Ken Badger who established command for an overturned box truck with no entrapment. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Crash, Spill and a Day’s Work in Bargaintown The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire responded on July 20, 2016, to milepost 35 southbound of the Garden State Parkway for an MVA involving a tractor trailer that struck a construction vehicle, glanced off of it, then struck a guardrail, crossed two lanes of traffic, went through a Jersey barrier, ran off the highway where its fuel tanks severed, then came to rest in the woods where the fuel flowed into a drainage ditch. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and requested the Atlantic County Hazmat Team to the scene. The incident lasted 13-1/2 hours. The truck was removed from the woods, unloaded (four rollbacks of water were unloaded), which took one excavator and three heavyduty recovery wreckers. Also responding were the New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Turnpike Authority. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Van Snaps Pole in 1-Car MVA On August 3, 2016, Central dispatched Tuckahoe Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue to a singlecar MVA near Tuckahoe Sand and Gravel on Route 610. Upon arrival, Tuckahoe Chief Ed Carter confirmed a van had severed a pole, was off the roadway and in the woods. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle removed within 45 minutes. Also responding were New Jersey State Police and Atlantic Electric. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Boat Fire in Mays Landing Mays Landing firefighters responded on July 31, 2016, to Mays Landing-Somers Point Road for what was initially dispatched as a vehicle fire. Very quickly the call was upgraded to a fully involved boat moored at a bulkhead on River Road. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., requested the fireboat from the neighboring Scullville and then had the fireboat recalled as the boat was moored to the bulkhead and not on the river. Engine 1812 quickly brought the fire under control. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Belleville House Fire On August 7, 2016, the Belleville Fire Department received calls for a possible house fire on Valley Street. Car 2 arrived and reported an outside fire extending to the home, which was well involved. Mutual aid came from Bloomfield, Nutley and North Arlington. The fire appeared to have started at a propane tank. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Comm’l. 2-Alarmer in Newark On August 10, 2016, a full assignment was put out for a fire at Central Avenue and S. 12th Street in Newark. Engine 7 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from a commercial structure. Companies attempted to make an interior attack but were forced back due to the heavy fire load. Deputy 1 ordered an emergency evacuation and ordered all units off the roof. Fire extended into the C exposure as four ladder pipes and multiple Blitz guns, handlines, and deck guns went into operation. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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East Orange Fire On the morning of August 4, 2016, the East Orange Fire Department responded to Whittier Street for a reported fire. Engine 5 arrived and shortly after a deputy arrived and requested an additional engine and truck. Bloomfield and Irvington engines, along with a Montclair truck, provided house coverage. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Bargaintown House Fire On July 26, 2016, the volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville were dispatched to Dorato Drive and Ocean Heights Avenue for a structure fire. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command for a fire in a singlestory, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Bargaintown Engine 1526 deployed a Blitzfire master stream to the B side of the structure because of an exposure problem and began attacking the fire, while Engine 1526 deployed several more lines. Scullville Engine 1532 stretched a three-inch supply line to 1526 and the crew deployed two more handlines. Due to the heavy volume of fire, as well as the confirmation nobody was inside, an exterior attack was performed with the fire being quickly knocked down. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Another Accident at Intersection
On June 25, 2016, Middle Township Dispatch received a report of a two-car MVA at the intersection of Woodbine Oceanview and Corson Tavern Roads. Oceanview Fire along with Belleplain Rescue was dispatched. Upon arrival, Oceanview command confirmed both vehicles in the roadway and one of the traffic signals taken out at an intersection that has seen more than its share of accidents. - Fire News photos by Robert Macom
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MVA. No, MVA with Fire
Gas Leak Burns for 8 Hours
On June 24, 2016, the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company from the Township of Hamilton in Atlantic County responded to Main Street for the report of an MVA and, while responding, units were advised the vehicle was on fire. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton arrived, established command, and reported a fully involved pickup truck and advised Water Tender 1819 upon their arrival to pull one preconnect. Firefighters knocked down the fire quickly. Also responding were the Township of Hamilton EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
On August 12, 2016, Egg Harbor Township dispatch received a call for a fire on the side of the road on Ocean Heights Avenue. Egg Harbor Township Fire units were dispatched along with EMS and, upon arrival, command reported a large gas main spewing flames more than 25 feet in the air. Command began evacuating the area. It was determined that a high-tension line had fallen and made contact with the metal guardrail system, causing it to ignite the eight-inch gas main. South Jersey Gas responded, but the fire continued burning for eight hours. The road was closed for the duration and thousands were without electricity. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Overturned Vehicle on Rte 9 On August 22, 2016, Central received a report of a two-car MVA on Route 9. Marmora Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were summoned and updated that it was an overturn with entrapment. Marmora Chief Jay Newman, while responding, advised dispatch that the accident was in Seaville’s district but keep Marmora’s responding units coming. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Russ Barham found the driver out of the car. Both drivers escaped injury and the scene was cleared within 40 minutes. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
MVA and Fire The Farmington Volunteer Fire responded to the intersection of Tilton and Delilah Roads on July 26, 2016, for a report of an MVA with fire with the occupants out of the vehicle. Farmington Chief Leonard Tilley arrived and established command and the fire was brought under control quickly using two engines. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Linden Donates $2000 To Linden HS ROTC The Linden Fire Department donated $2000 to the Linden High School ROTC program. The donation was for the ROTC’s help with the Linden Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary Celebration on July 16, 2016. The check was presented by 100th Anniversary Committee Chairman Deputy Chief Kevin Brady and 100th Committee members Firefighter Mathew Pribish and Firefighter Daniel Stanley. Accepting the check were ROTC Representatives Commander Boyd Decker and Cadet Command Master Chief Kyle Grunder. - Fire News photo courtesy of Mathew Pribish
NJSFA Caucus The New Jersey State Fireman’s Association Atlantic County Caucus was held on August 9, 2016, at the Egg Harbor City Fire Department under the direction of Atlantic County Executive Committeeperson Cindy Badger. Business conducted included remarks from State President George Heflich, Sr., and all the candidates that are running for office of the state association, the resolutions that will be brought forth at the annual convention in Wildwood, and the re-election of Committeeperson Badger which was conducted by President Heflich, Sr. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Eagleswood Retirement Ceremony On August 6, 2016, a gala retirement party was held at the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire C o m p a n y i n St a f f o r d Township, Ocean County for Ray Norc ro ss and Larry Oliphant of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. (Right): Jeff Brower (in wheelchair), R i c h M a c m a s t e r, R a y Norcross, David Harrison, L a rry O lip hant , Thom as Tansley, Rick Haines, Leonard Forand, Sr., Eileen Bethanis, James Roy, Walter Earlin, William Tansley. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Tuckahoe Soaks the Kids
On August 11, 2016, Tuckahoe Fire Rescue utilized unit 20-36 to welcomed the kindness of the volunteers to cool them in the scorch- Fire News photo by Robert Macom spray 1500 gallons of cold water on the kids at Amanda’s Fields, ing temperatures. who were participating in a summer hockey camp. They more than
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Hamilton Nat’l. Night Out a Hit
Emergency services of the Township of Hamilton in Atlantic County supported National Night Out on August 2, 2016, at the Hamilton Mall with demonstrations and displays from all of their emergency departments; police, fire, EMS, dive team, Atlantic County Sheriff Department, State of New Jersey Conservation Department, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, New Jersey Air National Guard, Atlanticare, and two helicopters; one from the Forest Fire Service and one from Atlanticare. Numerous public displays promoting
home security, first aid, fire prevention and law enforcement were available to the public. The Township of Hamilton Police gave demonstrations on the apprehension of a suspect by K-9, and hands-on displays for the younger crowd. Mayor Roger Silva presented a proclamation to the Hamilton Mall for hosting the event, and the event was opened by Police Chief Stacy Tappenier. This was the first year the township held National Night Out at the mall and crowd estimates were about 5000. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Atlantic County Firefighter Competition
Atlantic County N.J. Firefighters Annual Competititon at the 4H Fair in Mays Landing held on August 12, 2016. - Fire News photos by Alan M. Dumoff
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Cradle of Liberty Antique Show
The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association, a chapter of SPAAMFAA, held their annual muster on August 7, 2016, at Cooper River Park in Camden under sunny skies and — fortunately — not so hot temperatures. The event attracted fire apparatus and their buffs from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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EHT National Night Out
The Egg Harbor Township Fire Department supported National Night Out on August 2, 2016, which was held at Veterans Memorial Park located in front of the Russell Swift School on Ocean Heights Avenue in the Scullville section of the township. A record crowd turned out for a baseball game between the Guns (police) and Hoses (firefighters), and a fireworks display in the evening. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Boonton Celebrates 125 Years
On July 30, 2016, the Boonton Fire Department celebrated their 125th anniversary. As part of this special occasion the fire department assembled a collection of their apparatus, old and new, along with all of its members for a commemorative photo. The Boonton Fire Department was formed in 1891 shortly after a major fire occurred on Grant Street. The department consists entirely of volunteers, and handles an average of 130 calls a year. - Fire News photos by Gerald Wyhopen, Jr.
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The Tough Get the Call
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When the going gets tough, the tough get called. Staged and ready pumped for 12 hours on the 2013 Deitz & Watson fire) and Ferrell’s to pump as part of a LDH Task Force are three old veterans of fire- Ford L tractor drawn water tender. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe fighting, Wenonah’s Grumman, Woodbury Heights Hahn (which
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Fair Haven at Monmouth Co. Comp On July 27, 2016, Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company No.1 competed against 14 companies at the annual Monmouth County Fair Hose and Ladder competition. The six-member crew formed the 2016 Field Day team for the company utilizing their 1981 Pierce Pumper, taking over for their now-retired 1975 Mack. Also along with a fire truck, the Fair Haven Volunteer First Aid Corps followed the FHFD with an ambulance and crew as this company does with all functions. Congratulations to the winning companies of the 2016 Monmouth County Fair Field Day Competition! See you all in 2017. (Left to right): Nick Lenczyk, 1st Assistant Chief Matt DePonti, 2010 exChief Jim Cerruti, 2nd Assistant Chief Christopher Schrank, Christopher Cerruti, and Kevin Countryman in front of their 1981 Pierce Arrow Pumper. - Fire News photo courtesy of Nick Lenczyk
Keeping Linden Firefighters Fit A few months ago, Infineum of Linden reached out to the Linden Fire Department with an offer of a $5000 donation for fitness equipment for the Linden firehouses. For years Infineum and the Linden Fire Department have worked together to run many public programs, but this time Infineum wanted to make a commitment to help with keeping firefighters fit. It was due to Infineum’s initiative and generosity that the City of Linden and Firefighter’s Unions FMBA 34 and Fire Officers FMBA 234 also decided to join Infineum and make donations to replace a lot of the old, outdated and unsafe fitness and gym equipment in the firehouses. Linden Fire Chief Joseph Dooley spoke of the donations by saying, “The Linden Fire Department is thankful to Linden FMBA unions and the City of Linden for their commitment in keeping their members health in the forefront. The biggest thank you goes to Infineum for their generous donation. Their commit- purchased new weight machines and cardio equipment for all four ment to giving back to the community truly got the ball rolling on houses. The LFD is implementing a workout program to put the the overhaul of the firehouse gyms.” Once Infineum’s and the equipment to use and keep the firefighters at peak shape. - Fire News photo by Mathew Pribish FMBA’s donations were committed, the Linden Fire Department
Water Shuttle Drill On July 26, 2016, Marmora Fire Rescue, Seaville Fire, Tuckahoe Fire Rescue, Ocean View, Ocean City Fire, and Somers Point Fire participated in an annual water shuttle drill to hone their skills in water supply operations. - Fire News photos by Robert Macom
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3rd Annual Bayshore Cadet Comp
Eighty young future Emergency Medical Service providers from two states turned out for the 3rd Annual Bayshore Cadet Competition held in Keyport on June 11, 2016. Twenty teams of competitors from EMS organizations from New Jersey and New York participated in the day-long event, which was created by Keyport First Aid Chief Ken Krohe to foster interest in youth EMS programs, and ultimately the future of the emergency medical services field. Krohe, with assistance from professional and volunteer providers managed the event, which featured attendees participating in a series of basic and advanced skills tests. Planning for the competition began eight months earlier, said Krohe, and included lining up evaluators, who carefully judged the skill levels while also sharing their knowledge. Krohe and his team also coordinated getting a variety of equipment to Keyport High School, where the event played out, including the arrival of two medical helicopters. Eight of the teams were in the advanced division, with 12 in the basic division. Seven of the teams were from New York, while 13 teams were from EMS organizations in New Jersey. To keep the younger members interested, the skills competitions range from advanced to very basic, such as performing CPR or measuring a patient's pulse. Various skills stations were set up inside Keyport High School, with teams rotating throughout the building. Outside, two cars were in place for teams to use extrication tools and to remove injured patients. Also outside, a special ambulance from the Monmouth Ocean Hospital Corporation (MONOC) served as a base for some advance skills. A team from the East Brunswick took the grand prize and also captured first place in the advanced category. A team representing the Second District of the EMS Council of New Jersey earned second, while Keyport First Aid Team 1 took third in the advanced category. Bellmore-Merrick EMS from Bellmore (NY), earned first place in the basic division. Glen Oaks Volunteer First Aid Corps took second, and West Long Branch finished third. Also participating in the event were teams from the High Bridge Emergency Squad; Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NY), Tinton Falls EMS North; Keansburg EMS; and the Bayshore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance in Bayshore (NY). - Fire News photos by Richard Huff and Sylvie Murray
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Up Close & Personal
Proud fathers pose with their sons at the national Night Out event in Egg Harbor Township on August 2, 2016. Scullville Captain (and Atlantic City Firefighter) Vern Cruz with his father Gary, retired EHT Police Officer; and EHT Police Officer Marc Romantino with his son, Bargaintown FF/EMT Nick Romantino. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Retired Chief Charles Sear of the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company standing by in Engine 1512 waiting for Atlantic City Electric Company to transfer wires from a broken utility pole to a new pole so firefighters could access a vehicle on August 5, 2016. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Up Close & Personal
Past-Chief and 50 year member Don Stauffer, 2nd white hat on right, poses with the members of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company #3 from the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department who came out to congratulate him on his receiving his pin on April 20, 2016. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Little Skip Kirby helps his father, Skip Kirby, Sr., Chief of the Daretown Volunteer Fire Company in Salem County. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Fire News photographer Dennis C. Sharpe and William Dundas, national President of SPAAMFAA, at the annual convention banquet on August 13, 2016. Bill owns an Ahrens Fox engine that formerly served Pleasantville. - Fire News photo courtesy of Dennis C. Sharpe
Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., and Chief Robert Hamilton confer with Cologne past-Assistant Chief Bill Will as to where Bill was treating them for breakfast after a stove fire on April 9, 2016. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Captain Joe Coletta at a June 7, 2016, DUI Demo at Bloomfield High School. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
New Milford Assistant Fire Chief Ross Rhien at a two-alarm fire in Oradell. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Strathmere’s 4th of July
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Crazy Italian Grilled Cheese By Firehouse Kitchen’s Ray Cooney This past February, I was at the EMS Fire Department Mega show, and bumped into Firefighter Robert Myslik, of the Commack Volunteer Fire Department. Myslik’s job is manning the ambulance. “Why haven’t you ever had the EMT people featured on Firehouse Kitchen” he asked. I answered, “I have, but never from Commack. What would you like to make?” He replied, “I make this crazy Italian grilled cheese sandwich.” I said, “I love grilled cheese … and Italians. I’m even married to one!” This led to me scheduling this first responder to appear on the fifth season of Firehouse Kitchen. We cooked at the Northport Fire Department (where I have filmed many of my shows because of their magnificent kitchen). Rob arrived with a big smile. Even better than his smile, were the ingredients he brought along. Fresh mozzarella, and roasted pepper and ham were a few of the ingredients used to make his grilled cheese sandwich. The most incredible part of the sandwich was the bread he used. It was an old style Italian bread. I usually call it “peasant bread” because when you watch old movies, this is the bread that the ‘peasants’ would take out of the oven. It is a big, round loaf that looks like a deflated bread ball. You know exactly the one I’m talking about! It always comes out of a brick or stone oven. After the sandwiches were prepared, they were
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dipped in a French toast-like batter and fried up on a pan. The aroma that filled the room was a combination of my wife’s Italian cooking and my Irish mother making me French toast. The taste was something I never experienced before. This once basic grilled cheese sandwich took on a whole new meaning with a simple twist. Next time you go to make grilled cheese, change it up and try this recipe. Lastly, make sure to use the peasant bread! Let’s get ready for the fifth season of Firehouse Kitchen. It begins October 14, 2016, on NYC Life (22 Fios, 25 Optimum). It also airs every Friday at noon on the Fire News Facebook page. Be sure to ‘friend’ us at Firehouse Kitchen’s Facebook page as well! For more information on how your firehouse can be on our show or on how to become a sponsor, visit www.firehousekitchenshow.com.
4 Eggs 1/4 cup milk Salt & pepper Fresh mozzarella Roasted red peppers Ham Vegetable oil Italian Bread (peasant bread) Parmesan cheese Mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper (to taste) in bowl and set aside. Thinly slice Italian bread and fresh mozzarella. Prepare sandwiches of mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers and ham on sliced bread. Dip sandwich in milk batter and place on frying pan. Flip when browning. Remove from pan when done and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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Newark Muster
The City of Newark Fire Department held their annual muster on June 12, 2016, a week after it was postponed by rain. Sunny skies prevailed this time, with apparatus parading through town after a memorial service. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe and Mark Rosetti
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Verga Celebrates 100 Years
Fire departments from three states came out on June 11, 2016, to Valley Parade Judges Association and then a gala 90 minute parade help the Verga Volunteer Fire Company of West Deptford Township was held that ended back at the Verga fire station. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe in Gloucester County celebrate a century of service to their community. Before the parade the apparatus were judged by the Delaware
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Firehouse Names Awards Winners
Every year, firefighters from all walks of life put their lives on the line to serve their communities. These humble public servants sometimes face unimaginable risks as part of their commitment to the citizens whom they are sworn to protect. Further, these same firefighters are often actively engaged in noble community service activities. It is with this dedication in mind that the entire Firehouse team is honored to announce the latest honorees in our Valor and Community Service Awards. The bravery and commitment to community displayed by these honorees exemplifies the selfless courage and humility of the American fire service. The Firehouse Valor and Community Service Awards is the largest awards program of its kind in the fire service. Nominations for the awards open each year in January, with submissions due in April. To read more about the honorees in this year’s Valor and Community Service Awards, visit firehouse.com/valor-awards. - Timothy E. Sendelbach, Firehouse Editor-in-Chief
FDNY Lt. Brian Colleluori Top Valor Award Lt. Brian J. Colleluori, FDNY Ladder Co. 174, has been selected to receive the top 2015 Firehouse Magazine Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor. Colleluori is recognized for his actions during a structure fire in Brooklyn on Feb. 1, 2015, when he put his life trying to rescue two citizens. Read the announcement here. San Francisco Firehouse 7 Top Unit Citation Award The crews from San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Firehouse 7Engine 7, Truck 7 and Rescue Squad 2-are recognized for their brave and well-coordinated actions that resulted in multiple rescues during a structure fire on March 11, 2015. Read the announcement here. Africa Fire Mission Top Community Service Award The Africa Fire Mission (AFM), which was founded by a group of Cincinnati-area firefighters from both career and combination departments, provides fire departments across Africa with equipment and training to keep their firefighters safe and to help protect the communities they serve.
ATTORNEY NEIL ROSSMAN TO KEYNOTE AT FDSOA Neil Rossman, the attorney who handled the landmark case against a fire truck manufacturer in 1985 and changed fire truck designs forever, will be the keynote at the Fire Department Safety Officers Association’s annual Apparatus Symposium and Safety Forum, Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Thirty-five years ago, Firefighter Joseph Tynan, Jr., fell off a fire engine in Brookline, MA. Rossman, a former firefighter, took the case of the permanently disabled Tynan because it was too common for firefighters to be hurt from the opencab design of fire trucks. In 1985, a Boston jury found the Wisconsin fire truck manufacturer liable for Mr. Tynan’s injuries. The impact was revolutionary on the industry and within a year fire trucks were radically re-designed. Neil Rossman is a partner in the law firm of Rossman and Rossman and specializes in Superior Court trials involving medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury. He was a firefighter in the U.S. Army while on active duty and a professional firefighter for 6-1/2 years with the Swampscott (MA) Fire Department. He has spoken over 45 times to fire service groups in the United States and Canada about fire service liability and firefighter occupational safety and health. Rossman will be presenting during the Apparatus Symposium. The Apparatus Symposium and the Safety Forum will be co-located at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on I-Drive, Orlando, Florida. The Apparatus Symposium, January 16-18, will feature apparatus and
ambulance specification and maintenance topics. Details and registration information can be found on the event page of FDSOA.org. The Safety Forum pre-conference program begins January 16-17, Dave Dodson and Shadd Whitehead will teach the two-day Incident Safety Officer class and Steve Raynis and Dan Melia will teach the two-day Health Safety Officer class preceding the start of the Safety Forum, Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20, 2017. For more information on either event, contact Rich Marinucci, FDSOA Executive Director at 248-880-1864. The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) was established in 1989 as a non-profit association, incorporated in Massachusetts. In 2013, the offices moved to Michigan. Its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue and emergency services community. The association is led by a volunteer board of directors and has a small staff to handle the day-to-day operations. The association is dedicated to the issues that affect the critical role of the safety officer in protecting and promoting the safety and health responsibilities of fire departments, communities and first responders. FDSOA works to helps fire departments achieve proficiency and promote the recognition of training, skills and a secure future. In May 2016, FDSOA won the Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award for its work over 28 years, “as an organization fully dedicated to the health and safety of the nation’s firefighters.”
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Piney Woods Forest Fire
On April 26, 2016, New Jersey Forest Fire personnel were notified by the Camden County Communications Center of a report of heavy smoke conditions coming from the woods in the area of Huntington Drive and Mays Landing Road in Winslow Township. Local fire companies were unable to locate the source of the smoke but advised responding wildland units that it appeared to be deep seated in the woods. In addition to units from Section C-6, Assistant Division Wardens David Achey and Ken Badger, Jr., in Car 45, also arrived and requested the dispatch of Charlie 1 from the Downstown Airport. The fire was eventually located in the rear of the old Winslow Landfill along the railroad tracks. Forest fire personnel arrived to find approximately 20 acres of forest burning with the influence of a steady southwest wind
gusting to 32 mph. Delta 3 was requested as an observation aircraft. Section Warden Jay Wyatt was assigned as the Incident Commander (IC) and Fire Control Technician Albert Valentino was designated as Fire Operations. In addition MU-309, a JD 450 tractor from Section C9, was requested. Tractor Plow MU 306 established control lines from the railroad tracks to Piney Hollow Road, and improved the line where needed. MU 309 arrived to aid in suppression. Charlie-1 made its first drop on a spot fire and ground units quickly extinguished the remainder. Control line improvement continued on existing roads, plow lines were established where needed, and back firing and burn out operations were used to remove fuels and contain the main body of fire. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Looking Back
The Verga Volunteer Fire Company of West Deptford Township in Gloucester County just celebrated their 100th anniversary. The picture of their Ford pumper is believed to have been taken at their 50th anniversary. - Fire News photos from the Dennis C. Sharpe collection
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Saddle Brook Elec. Fire Goes On July 15, 2016, the Saddle Brook Fire Department was dispatched to a car versus pole MVA on Saddle River Road with live wires down on a house. Upon arrival, the chief confirmed the report with fire showing on the exterior of the home on the second floor, extending into the attic, and requested a second alarm. The service to the home was damaged and was arcing and burning and an urgent request was made for Public Service Electric as companies attempted to safely keep the fire in check until the power could be cut. Approximately 45 minutes into the incident, the dispatcher advised command that they were still trying to contact the electric company as heavy fire took control of the attic and the service continued to arc out, quite spectacularly at times. Power was finally cut at around the one-hour mark, which allowed the fire to be extinguished with the use of several handlines and an elevated master stream. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Obituary
Ex-Chief Paul F. Price, Sr. On August 11, 2016, Paul F. Price, Sr., passed away peacefully at home at age 63. A longtime resident of Audubon, Paul retired in 2009 as the Deputy Chief of the Camden City Fire Department. Prior to, during, and after his service with the Camden City Fire Department, Paul served and volunteered with many different organizations as past-President of the Camden County Fireman's Association; past-board member for the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund; a founding member of the Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT); a Planning Section Chief for FEMA; a longtime member of the Defender Fire Company, and Deputy Chief of the Audubon Fire Company as well as a member of the Office of Emergency Management (O.E.M.) for both Camden City and Audubon, where he currently served as their director. On Thursday, the Audubon Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with a utility pole and wires down. Safety Officer Price was one of the personnel who answered the alarm by responding to the firehouse. One apparatus responded prior to Price arriving at the station. The responding apparatus and personnel mitigated the incident and Safety Officer Price remained at the fire station while the call was ongoing. Upon the return of the apparatus, Price assisted the personnel with placing the apparatus back into service. He then left the station and later that evening attended a town Emergency Management meeting. Safety Officer Price returned home later that night and was discovered the following morning by a family member. EMS responded for the pronouncement, as no life-saving measures were warranted.
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Announcements SILVERTON FALL FESTIVAL AND POKER RUN
The Silverton Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Fall Festival and Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The day begins with a 80 to 100-mile motorcycle/classic car Poker Run. Registration for the run is from 0800 to 1100 at Charlie Browns (11 Kettle Creek Road in Toms River). The fee is $20 per motorcycle/$10 for an additional passenger/$20 per classic car or hot rod. Prizes will be awarded for the three best poker hands. The Community Festival runs from1100 to 1800. It will feature music by The Pickles, free children’s inflatable rides, face painting, food beer and wine (for sale). There will be fire equipment displays, extrications demonstrations, fire truck rides, police demos from the canine and motorcycle units, craft and community vendors and more. A 2016 Harley Davidson Fat Boy ‘S’ will be raffled. Tickets are $100 each and only 300 will be sold. For tickets call Chief Tattersall at 732-255-3244.
2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL STAIR CLIMB AT CITI FIELD
On Saturday, October 29, 2016, you can be a hero to the survivors of our fallen firefighters and to the firefighters that protect you. Take 2,220 steps with firefighters from around the country at the 2nd Annual National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at Citi Field. The climb symbolizes the sacrifice of the firefighters and police officers from FDNY, NYPD and the Port Authority who lost their lives 15 years ago on September 11. You will climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center Towers. The National Stair Climb is a family event. There were climbers of all ages last October at Citi Field. Your donation benefits the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the NFFF. Climbers receive a t-shirt and a name badge for the firefighter they are honoring. Other special recognitions and an after party are planned for the participants. For more information and to register, go to www.nationalstairclimb.org.