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In this issue... Indian Branch Park House Fire Weymouth and Mizpah are aided by Collings Lake and Newtonville, but house is total loss. See story on page 10
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Propane Fire in Clifton Frozen hydrants, explosions, complicate a two alarmer. See story on page 14
Tanker Rolls, Blows A tanker with 8000 gallons of fuel ignites, give Pennsauken FFs a workout. See story on page 21
Ocean City All Hands Heavy fire and smoke greet firefighters on arrival at a 2-1/2 story house fire. See story on page 25
East Freehold 3 Alarmer High winds, temps in the teens make this Friday the 13th fire a rough job. See story on page 29
Robbinsville Ice Rescue Training First responders hold their annual three-day ice rescue drills. See story on page 34
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Revitalize Through Knowledge Thankfully the air temperature has risen above freezing and the snow that has blanketed the firehouse since December is vanishing. Yes, March 20, 2015, the first day of spring is rapidly approaching. Springtime is the season for rebirth. I am not talking about nature. I am talking about the fire service. Have you given any thought to what has been going on during the cold months? As a first responder, you most likely concerned yourself with standbys during storms, making sure hydrants in your area were dug out and, like a true athlete, you found the time to train so you were ready for your next battle. This winter was rough on all of you. We had many serious fires and EMS calls. As spring revitalizes us, remember our brothers and sisters who were lost this winter. What has been going on in the fire service that has a direct impact on you, the first responder? Most of you cannot answer this question. If I asked you what is happening on April 15-16, 2015, could you tell me? This important date is The National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium, which is held in Washington, DC. Each year over 2000 fire and emergency officials go to our nation’s capitol to attend seminars, participate in meetings with our friends in Congress and network to build positive relationships with our peers. At the conclusion of the event, our highest ranking officials pay tribute to our nation’s firefighters and emergency services personnel. In the hierarchy of the emergency services, we have districts towns, cities, counties, states and our country. It is imperative that we work toward one goal, which insures the safety of you, the first responder. The Congressional Fire Services Institute has been working very hard to protect you. Thanks to our friends in government, Congress has approved the Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Funding Bill. A Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Bill was introduced into Congress by Senator Susan Collins (ME) and Congressman Peter King (NY-2). Learn more about these bills and other bills by visiting www.CFSI.org. You must educate yourself about the bills which directly affect you. Your voice needs to be heard. Talk to the people in the councils that represent you to make sure that they are present in Washington to voice support for the programs that will help you do your job safely. Fire News will be at CFSI, along with many of our advertisers, councils, organizations and firefighters. I strongly urge you to visit the CFSI website at www.CFSI.org. Stay informed and voice your concerns about the FireRescue and Emergency Services. …Dennis
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FLANDERS DEMANDS SUPPORT FOR WIDOW OF FIRE CHIEF WHO DIED LODD IN 2011 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians of the Flanders Fire Company#1 and Rescue Squad appeared before the Mount Olive Town Council to demand that council members take action that will allow Nicole Shields, widow of Assistant Fire Chief Tom Shields, to apply for survivor benefits for herself and two children. Chief Shields died in the line of duty in May 2011. The requested action is passage of a resolution certifying that Ms. Shields and Chief Shields’ two children are eligible for benefits under the Volunteer EmergencyWorker's Survivors Pension (VESP). After almost four years, firefighters and EMTs feel it’s time to stop wrangling and to support the Shields family. Recognizing that their own families would be treated the same way, many firefighters and EMTs are wondering if they should continue to respond to emergencies.
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE Interested in earning a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science? NJCU will be holding their spring semester Open House on the Communiversity Campus at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey, on Monday, March 30, 2015, from 1630 to 1830 and on the main campus in Jersey City on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 0900 to 1300. 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 Professor Kevin S. Malley, Fire Science Chairperson at kmalley@njcu.edu or Anna Scanniello at ascanniell@njcu.edu.
NORTH CENTERVILLE LADIES AUXILIARY COUNTRY NIGHT The North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Country Music Night on Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 2000 to midnight at the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company, 372 Middle Road in Hazlet. Tickets are $40 and include a barbecue buffet dinner, and beer, wine and soda. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 1930 and you must be 21-or-over to attend. Music is by “After the Reign.” For tickets, call 732-264-9404, ext. 4.
HOPEWELL VALLEY LAUNCHES FIREFIGHTER/EMT RECRUITMENT EFFORT The fire departments, emergency medical units and first aid squad of the Hopewell Valley Hopewell Fire Department and Emergency Medical Unit, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Pennington Fire Company and Pennington First Aid Squad launched a new volunteer recruitment campaign in February. A website -www.protecthopewellvalley.com-contains information about how to volunteer and the ways in which one can get involved, but also has an electronic form that interested people can fill out. - Fire News story courtesy of Kellie Gates
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1 FF, 1 Civ. Injured in Lodi Fire
On February 7, 2015, the Lodi Fire Department responded to Columbia Avenue for a reported outside fire in the rear of a building. Police units reported a working house fire with heavy fire in the rear. Upon arrival of the first chief, a second alarm was requested for heavy fire on all floors and through the roof. An interior attack was attempted but water problems and a well advanced fire eventually forced command to evacuate the building and go to defensive. Due to the water problems, companies tapped into five different hydrants in order to supply adequate water for two ladder pipes, a
deck gun and numerous handlines. About 1-1/2 hours into the fire a major collapse of the roof and side B wall happened. Firefighters were able to successfully keep the fire from extending into the exposures but the original building was a total loss. A firefighter and an occupant were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Firefighters from Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Wallington, Hackensack, Maywood, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park assisted at the scene. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Glen Rock 2-Alarmer On February 1, 2015, the Glen Rock Fire Department responded to Maple Avenue for a reported garage fire. The first arriving chief reported an attached garage fully involved and extending into the home and requested a second alarm. Mutual aid from Fair Lawn, Hawthorne and Ridgewood responded. While some companies attacked the heavy fire in the garage, additional lines were stretched into the home and quickly knocked down the fire that had extended inside. The garage was a total loss, the home suffered heat, smoke and some fire damage but there were no reported injuries. Firefighters were able to rescue a dog, however, two cats perished in the blaze. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Scrap Yard Fire
The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company responded on January 17, 2015, to Garrett’s Scrap Yard at California and Wisteria Avenues for a fire after Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company Lieutenant Roy Merrill, who, while travelling in the area, reported a large column of black smoke. Farmington Chief Leonard Tilley arrived and established command and had first-due Farmington
Engine 1543 stretch one preconnect with its crew in full SCBA. The fire involved barrels of scrap and fiberglass that caught fire while workers were cutting it up. The fire is under investigation by Egg Harbor Township Police Department CID unit. Also responding was the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Garage Fire Snuffed On January 17, 2015, Station 84 (Blackwood), Station 82 (Chews Landing) and GTEMS were dispatched to Cherrywood Drive for a reported house fire. Assistant Chief Maschke arrived to find a twostory townhouse with smoke showing from a onestory attached garage. Ladder 84 arrived as the firstdue truck and forced entry into the garage, while Engine 822 secured a water supply and stretched an attack line into the dwelling. Engine 83 (Blenheim), Engine 85 (Lambs Terrace) and Rescue 93 (Deptford) were added to the assignment. - Fire News photo by Michael Breyer
Total Loss in Indian Branch Park The volunteer fire companies of Weymouth (Station 18-4) and Mizpah (Station 18-2) were dispatched on January 31, 2015, to Apache Trail in Indian Branch Park for a report of a structure fire. Weymouth Assistant Chief Jamie Rider (Car 1841) arrived and established command and reported a dwelling well involved. Command requested additional mutual aid from the neighboring Collings Lakes and Newtonville. Weymouth and Collings Lakes firefighters attacked the fire from the A-B and A-D side of the structure but the fire had too much of a hold and the structure was a total loss. Command requested additional water tenders from Laureldale and Mays Landing. Companies were on the scene for several hours doing overhaul in sub zero temperatures. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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4-Alarmer Destroys Building in Kearny
On January 31, 2015, the Kearny Fire Department responded to a reported building fire on Second Street in the industrial South Kearny area. On arrival, companies were greeted with a heavy fire condition in a one-story truck repair company. Frigid temperatures and high winds helped the fire take control of most of the building. Master streams were set up and command requested a third alarm bringing companies from Jersey City, East Newark, North Arlington, Bayonne and North Hudson. The fire eventually went to four alarms and destroyed the building. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Propane Complicates Garage Fire in Clifton On February 22, 2015, the Clifton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire. Initial reports stated there where many propane tanks in a garage and Unit 8-2 confirmed there were multiple explosions. Due to frozen hydrants, firefighters had a hard time getting water on the fire which soon spread throughout the home. The fire reached a second-alarm assignment. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
1 Burned in Laurence Harbor Condo Fire On December 12, 2014, the Laurence Harbor Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Picaron Place. On arrival, command reported heavy fire showing from a 2-1/2 story condo and one burn victim. Mutual aid was requested and a second alarm was transmitted. Firefighters were hampered with water problems due to a water main break nearby. Defensive ops were ordered due to a second floor collapse. Mutual aid came from Sayerville (Morgan Fire Company) and Aberdeen (Cliffwood Fire Company). Keyport provided cover for Laurence Harbor. - Fire News photo by John O’Brien
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House Fire in Farmington Recently, the volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded to Washington Avenue and Gravesmith Drive for a structure fire. Farmington Chief Leonard Tilley established command at a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the Bravo and Charlie sides. After ensuring all occupants were out, he requested RIT from the City of Northfield and an additional engine from West Atlantic City. Command then requested the tower from Cardiff set up on the Bravo side for ventilating the roof, and requested West Atlantic City to assist. Farmington and Cardiff firefighters from Engine 1516 to stretch a line through the front door while Engine 1516’s operator secured a water supply. Firefighters fought their way up the stairs under the command of Cardiff Captain Bill Danz II, and quickly knocked down the fire. Danz found attic access, entered and extinguished the remainder of the fire. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Second Apartment Fire in a Week in Mt. Olive On February 9, 2015, Budd Lake and Flanders were dispatched to Eagle Rock Apartments for a report of a fire. Flanders Chief McDermont arrived to fire on the second floor of a two-story garden apartment and had a second alarm dispatched. Budd Lake’s Engine 53 was first due and stretched a line to the second floor and started the attack, followed by Ladder 58 whose crew went to the roof and vented. Engine 59 laid 1000 feet of five-inch into the scene as Flanders Engine 95 and Tower 96 assisted in overhaul and secondary searches. Chester, Netcong and Hackettstown assisted on scene, along with Hackettstown Regional Hospital Ambulances and te Morris County Rehab Unit. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney
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Paterson Blaze Goes to 4-Alarms On January 31, 2015, Paterson Fire Alarm received multiple calls for a building fire in the area of Redwood Avenue. On arrival, BC-2 transmitted a second alarm for a working fire in a 2-1/2 story, vacant, frame dwelling with fire extending into exposure B, an occupied three-story frame. As conditions deteriorated companies set up master streams and stretched lines into the exposure to stop the fire from spreading. With all companies heavily engaged, command requested a third alarm. With companies on all floors of the exposure and the main body of fire in the original building being knocked down, the fire extension was limited. Due to frigid temperatures and almost zero wind chills Deputy 3 requested the fourth alarm with companies to stage. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
2 POs and Civilian Hurt in Flanders Fire
On February 5, 2015, the Mt. Olive Fire Department was dispatched to Oakwood Village Apartments in the Flanders section of the township for a report of an apartment fire with possible entrapment. Two police officers and Assistant Chief Wargo removed one victim from an apartment. Engine 95 and Tower 96 arrived and quickly knocked down the fire and started a search; all occupants were out. Flanders and Budd Lake EMS transported two police officers to an area hospital and one male victim was flown to St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston. The Mount Olive Police Department, Mount Olive Fire Marshal, Morris County Arson Unit and Morris County Sheriff’s Department were investigating the fire. Assisting were Budd Lake, Budd Lake First Aid, and personnel from Chester, Netcong, Hackettstown and Roxbury. Hackettstown Regional Hospital EMS also responded. - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney and Doug Fenichel
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Tuckahoe Structure Fire
On February 7, 2015, the Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company responded to a 911 call. The fire was reported as a structure fire located on the 2300 block of Route 50 in Tuckahoe. Units from Marmora, Seaville and Upper Rescue also responded to the scene, while Bellplain and Somers Point stood by. The fire was controlled shortly after arrival. The house was not occupied and no injuries occurred. - Fire News photos by Allen Carter, PIO/TVFC
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3 FFs Injured in Ocean Grove B&B Blaze
On February 6, 2015, the Ocean Grove Fire Department was alerted for a structure fire on Main Street at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast. Automatic mutual aid called Neptune, Allenhurst and Bradley Beach. Units arrived to heavy fire conditions through the roof, and a second alarm was dispatched. A third alarm was struck when multiple exposures were threatened. Thirty minutes into the call, a partial roof collapse was reported, prompting an evacuation. Monmouth County Pipeline 3 was requested to the scene when water problems arose. Crews operated into late night hours protecting the exposures with five ladders and multiple handlines, eventually placing the fire under control three hours after the original dispatch. Roughly 50 residents were affected by the fire, and three firefighters were transported to the local hospital with minor injuries. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki
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Tanker Overturns, Blows
On February 22, 2015, Pennsauken units were dispatched for a vehicle fire at Routes 130 and 90. Crews arrived to find a tanker truck carrying 8000 gallons of fuel overturned and on fire on the entrance ramp near the base of the Betsy Ross Bridge. The driver was able to exit the vehicle with minor injuries. Command called for haz-mat and foam units from around the county and a Task Force box was requested with a Strike Team of ambulances, as crews began to evacuate the residential area around the scene; 30 homes were evacuated. Crews secured water supplies and stretched lines to extinguish brush fires in the area. Lines were also stretched as a precaution to protect the structures. As crews worked to control the fuel run off, haz-mat crews set up and went into operation with foam. One firefighter was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Quick Work in Englewood
On the evening of February 22, 2015, the Englewood Fire Department responded to Humphrey Street for a reported house fire with possible entrapment. On arrival, companies encountered heavy fire showing from the second floor and attic of a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling and immediately called for a second alarm, which brought an engine from Teaneck, a ladder from Hackensack, a FAST crew from Tenafly and additional mutual aid companies for cover. An aggressive interior attack with two handlines had the main body of fire knocked down in 15 minutes and, after extensive overhaul, the fire was placed under control. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Millville Structure Fire
The City of Millville Fire Department was dispatched on February 19, 2015, to G Street for a report of a structure fire. Millville Chief Kurt Hess arrived and found a kitchen fire on the second floor and requested additional alarms, bringing mutual aid from the City of
Vineland, Rosenhayn and Laurel Lake, which covered Millville. The fire went to three alarms, and firefighters had to fight frigid temperatures as well as the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under control. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Ocean City All Hands
The Ocean City Fire Department in Cape May County was dispatched on February 22, 2015, to Central Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival of the deputy chief, he reported smoke showing and requested an all hands with a recall of all off-duty personnel. Firefighters found heavy fire pushing out the rear of a 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling and mounted an attack. The fire took 30 minutes to bring under control and the cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Carl Crossman
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Fire Displaces Family of 5 On January 28, 2015, the Townbank Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Townbank in Lower Township. Erma and Villas were also on scene to assist with fire attack and rehab due to severely cold temperatures. A family of five was displaced by the blaze. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
Car Fire in Rio Grande On February 4, 2015, the Rio Grande Fire Company responded to Linden Lane for a pickup truck fire. The owner of the truck is also a firefighter with Rio Grande. The owner used eight fire extinguishers but could not stop or slow down the fire. Units used about 300 gallons of water to extinguish the engine compartment fire. - Fire News photo by Robert F Newkirk; story by Greg Neill
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3 Injured in Hackensack MVA On February 24, 2015, Hackensack Engine 5, Rescue 1 and D/C 1 were dispatched to Hackensack Avenue and University Plaza Drive for a three-vehicle MVA with entrapment. Rescue 1 remove one person trapped in an SUV that was wedged between two other vehicles. D/C 1 requested Engine 4 to assist with manpower. All three injuries from the MVA were turned over to Hackensack UMC BLS and Holy Name Hospital AlS for evaluation. All were transported to Hackensack UMC with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Justin Derevyanik, HFD/PIO
40-Vehicle Crash on NJTP On February 9, 2015, a chain reaction crash on the New Jersey Turnpike occurred at Milepost 71.4 on both the inner and outer roadways. The accident involved four tractor-trailers, two box trucks, a fully loaded bus and multiple cars. Icy roads were a factor in the pile up in which one New Jersey resident died. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
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Chester House Fire
On February 3, 2015, a 911 caller reported visible flames in the upper windows of a residence on South Four Bridges Road. Long Valley Chief 1 arrived and reported a working fire on the second floor. Fairmont’s engine pulled in the driveway and the crews stretched lines as a Long Valley engine came in and supplied the
first due, followed by a Schooley’s Mountain ladder. A second alarm was struck bringing Chester, Flanders, Budd and a Tender Task Force. There were some slips and falls due to icing conditions, but no injuries were reported. The home owners were not home at the time. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney
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3-Alarmer in East Freehold
On the morning of Friday 13, 2015, the East Freehold Fire Company (Station 16-2) was dispatched to a working structure fire with reports of heavy fire in a large residential building. When Assistant Chief Justin Holley was approaching the block, he saw heavy smoke and high winds and transmitted a second alarm. Within a short period of time, units were battling heavy fire, smoke, winds, temperatures in the low teens and exposure concerns. A third alarm was quickly transmitted. Mutual aid came from Freehold Boro, Adelphia, Freehold Township Independent, Marlboro, Freehold First Aid, Monmouth County Fire Marshals and the NJ EMS Task Force. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Firehouse Kitchen By Ray Cooney This month I invited two guests to the Bayport Firehouse to cook on the show. New Jersey Firefighter Rob Papparo and Rochester, New York, Firefighter Ava Liebowitz. They e-mailed me about a very cool organization they are a part of, called 5-5-5 Fitness. This name was derived from part of the code used to alert others that we have had a death of a firefighter and this is always a reminder to keep yourself fit. Their website 555fitness.com is focused on firefighter fitness, exercise and healthy meals. The number one killer of firefighters is heart disease. This website strives to help ensure and encourage a healthier firefighter way of life. When I first met them, I was taken back. ‘Pip,’ a.k.a. Firefighter Papparo, showed up with a crazy haircut and a constant smile from ear to ear. Ava is a tall, attractive blond fitness model (on the side) who would look out of place in most firehouses. We made a stuffed pepper meal that was healthy as well as delicious. Usually when cooking with me, if it was going to be delicious, it sure wasn’t going to be healthy! The bacon and butter I love to use were missing, yet, the taste was out of this world. After we prepared the peppers and placed them in the oven, we had some time to kill while they were cooking. We went down to the apparatus floor and went to work on one of their fitness regimens. The 5-5-5 Fitness program utilizes fire fighting equipment in its exercise routines. This makes the program conducive to firemen while at work. There is no more excuse of, “I don’t have the proper equipment to work out.” Squats with a section of hose on your back and pulling a Stokes basket filled with tools are just two examples of the exercises we performed. While performing this workout, I quickly realized that all the cooking and eating, during the filming of these shows did not help my waistline or stamina! I made a bet with Pip that I would be 30 pounds lighter next season, after following his regimen. To find out more about 5-5-5 Fitness visit 555fitness.com. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com. You can always view all episodes of the show at foodytv.com and tune in to NYC-TV, Saturdays at 1500 and Tuesday's at 1400. Check your local listings for station.
HEALTHY PEPPERS 4 Bell peppers (tops cut off, stemmed, seeded. Also cut just a little off the bottom, to create a flat surface keeping the peppers upright ) 1/2 lb ground turkey 1 small can of black beans (drained and rinsed) Small bag of frozen corn 1/2 onion chopped 1 jar of salsa Small can of tomato sauce Small can of sliced green olives (optional) Package of taco seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Handful of Cilantro, chopped 1 bag of shredded lite Mexican cheese blend Preheat oven to 350. In a skillet, saute onions in a drizzle of olive oil and taco seasoning. Add ground turkey and brown. Add the black beans, green olives, 1/2 bag of corn, 1/2 of the jar of salsa and 1/2 of the chopped cilantro. Stuff the peppers tightly with the turkey mixture (there may be a little extra) and add a sprinkle of cheese on top. In a baking dish, pour in the tomato sauce and remaining salsa. Place the peppers in the baking dish, being careful to keep them upright. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, remove from oven. Spoon some of the tomato sauce from the pan over the peppers, garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Camden City 2-Alarmer On January 11, 2015, an apartment fire was dispatched on Ferry Road in Camden City. Squad 7 arrived on location with heavy fire conditions in the apartment. Battalion 1 arrived and reported a twostory garden-style apartment with heavy fire on the first floor with extension. A second alarm was transmitted. A handline was stretched and placed in operation, as was a back-up line and searches were conducted. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Pleasantville House Fire Recently, the City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to North Main Street for a structure fire. Car 7-0 arrived and called for mutual aid from the City of Absecon, Northfield, the Atlantic City Airport, and Farmington. All mutual aid companies were put to work opening up and overhauling while Pleasantville firefighters extinguished the fire. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
FIREHOUSE EXPO: PASSING IT FORWARD MENTORING TOMORROW’S LEADERS The theme for Firehouse Expo 2015 is “Passing it Forward… Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders,” which is something that Firehouse Magazine’s late Editor Emeritus Harvey Eisner greatly believed in. This year’s Expo will be dedicated to Harvey, and it is in his memory that this year’s event honors the longstanding contributions of our most iconic figures, but also focuses on the future leadership of the fire service. Firehouse Expo 2015 will feature more than 130 educational sessions, product debuts from leading fire service companies and many new programs such as: • 1st Annual Firehouse Fire/Rescue Competition. Featuring fiveperson teams competing in eight timed events in succession to simulate the rescue of a downed firefighter. • Fast-paced “Rip and Run” Training Session. Designed to simulate ripping an article out of the magazine to conduct a quick, hardhitting drill with your company or crew. • Fire Family Life Program. Presented by Firehouse and FirefighterWife.com. Firefighters and their families can engage in
activities that are fun and informational and earn their Fire Family Certification along the way. • Firehouse “Fit for Duty” Initiative and the Fitness Showcase. Designed to emphasize the importance of firefighter health and fitness. • Featured “Pass it Forward” Sessions. Where a veteran fire service instructor and an upcoming fire service leader discuss specific topics related to their field of expertise and provide attendees with two distinct viewpoints. • Moderated Panel Discussions. Featuring some of the most notable names in the fire service. For more details visit FirehouseExpo.com/DiscoverFirehouseExpo.
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2015 NJEPA CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER DIRECTOR CHRIS RODRIGUEZ OF THE NJ OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & PREPAREDNESS Presentation will be Wednesday May 6th, 2015 beginning at 3:00 PM. May 4 - May 8, 2015 Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ May 4 - May 6, 2015 - Training May 6, 7 & 8, 2015 - Breakout Sessions May 6 & 7, 2015 - Exhibits The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference is designed to meet the needs of New Jersey's Emergency Managers and our private partners in the emergency management community. Our commitment is to present timely and informative, up-to-date
preparedness information and training to better prepare Emergency Managers and ultimately the public we serve. A variety of training opportunities are available to emergency responders, both public and private, to enhance response capabilities. These classes cover a wide range of topics and we attempt to present offerings in multiple disciplines. All classes receive certification and CEUs may be available. Conference registration is now open www.njepa.org
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Car Off Hackensack River Bridge
On February 13, 2015, Hackensack’s Engines 1, 2 and 4; Rescue 1; Ladder 1; Marine 1 and 2; and D/C 1 were dispatched to Route 80 east on the Hackensack River Bridge for a report of a car off the bridge into the water. First arriving companies found the car on the ground 60 feet below the bridge. Units began the extrication of two females from the vehicle. Companies removed both doors and the
roof. During the extrication the rescuers were in verbal communications with both women. Both were removed in approximately 20 minutes and were alert and complaining of neck and back pain. During the initial minutes of the dispatch Bergen County Police and the Oradell dive teams were initially requested. - Fire News photo by Justin Derevyanik, PIO/HFD
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Livingston FD 1954 Mack Engine Restoration ‘Sweet Pea’ In the summer of 1954, Livingston Fire Chief Charles Schilling set out to have the township purchase a new fire engine to help cover the growing needs of the community. The new engine was approved by the Township Committee on July 12, 1954, appropriating $19,660.20 toward the purchase of a Mack, Model B-85 Thermodyne, 750 gallon per minute Combination Pumper. The engine was purchased from the Mack Motor Truck Corporation in Allentown, Pennsylvania and went into service in early 1955. The engine was nicknamed “Sweet Pea,” as it is known to this day. In 2008, I was contacted by Mr. Bob Paris, Jr., of Jefferson, New Jersey, who stated that he and his father (Bob Sr.), a life-long Lincoln Park Fireman, had “Sweet Pea.” He offered to sell it back to us, on the condition that we promise to refurbish it and not just let it sit. Local companies pitched in to help restore, store, tow or otherwise help the committee with the restoration. Atlantic Ambulance, Panek’s Service C enter, Lee’s Emergency Equipment, Livingston Collision, and others helped. The committee began taking everything apart, but with thousands of pieces, over 300 hundred photographs were first taken with crime scene rulers in the shots; then the dismantling started, with every part, every nut, screw, bolt, clip, handle, plate, and washer carefully labeled in plastic bags. The bags filled up dozens of plastic storage bins. Once apart, the body work could be done, parts re-chromed, replaced, repaired, sand/powder blasted, painted, polished, etc. On March 2, 2013, “Sweet Pea” made its final trip home from Tuckerton, nearly restored to exactly what it was in January 1955, iclud-
ing its original tools which had been stored when it was sold. When the new “Sweet Pea” was finally unveiled, Chief Charles Schilling was brought to headquarters to see it. With a smile on his face and tears in his eyes, his response was, “It looks better now than it did when it arrived.” Chief Schilling is currently in his 71st year of service with the Livingston Fire Department, joining the department on March 10, 1942. After serving in World War II as an Army Medic, he would return home and became a Founding Member of the Livingston First Aid Squad in 1950. He would soon become the Livingston Fire Department’s first full-time paid Chief in 1954 and was actively involved in the actual design and purchase of “Sweet Pea.” Chief Schilling remained Chief until retiring in 1990 after 36 years in that position. Schilling is still and active member of the Livingston Fire Department and the Livingston First Aid Squad. He works as a Building Code official for the Township of Livingston and continues to serve on the New Jersey Fire Safety Commission. In addition, he is the Chairman of the New Jersey Codes Advisory Council, which meets throughout the year to develop and update fire and building codes, which are then presented to the state legislature for consideration as new regulations. Chief Schilling finally retired as an active member of the Livingston Fire Department in April 2014 after 42 years of service.
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Robbinsville Ice Rescue Training
From February 3 to 6, 2015, the Robbinsville Township Fire Department trained on techniques for removing a victim from the water and ice during its annual ice water rescue drill at Town Center Lake. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Installation, Awards at Bordenstown
The Bordentown City Emergency Services Memorial Dinner was held on January 31, 2015. Phillip Libbin (left) received the Certificate of Academic Excellence in recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement while his son, Andrew Libbin, (right) earned the Benjamin G. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Most Improved Student. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Jaime and Rob Mellon of the Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company of Galloway Township in Atlantic County who are expecting a visit from the stork very soon. Friends, family, and fellow firefighters gathered on February 21, 2015, for Jaime’s baby shower. Rob is the Secretary and Jaime is the Treasurer for the Atlantic County Firefighters Association. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Up Close & Personal The Kronyak family has a long tradition of serving the emergency services. Dennis Kronyak, Sr., (middle) is a past member of the Carlstadt Fire Department Engine Company One. His son Dennis Kronyak, Jr. (right), is 1st Lieutenant of Carlstadt Engine Company One and is also a member of the Wood Ridge Fire Department. Dennis Jr.’s son Dennis Kronyak III (left) is the EMS Lieutenant with the Wood-Ridge Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
Plainsboro ex-Chief Brian Stults and Plainsboro Assistant Chief/Middlesex County Fire Coordinator Scott Kivet managing tender operations at a large fire in South Brunswick in zero degree temperatures on the morning of February 16, 2015. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
Blackwood’s Sambuco: FF of the Year Congratulations to Blackwood Fire Department’s Robert Sambuco, the recipient of the 2014 Sound the Alarm award. This award is given out to the Firefighter of the Year chosen from all active members. Robert has been a great firefighter with the company for many years, and is currently the lead for the large firehouse remodel project. Congratulations, Robert, and thank you for all your service to the residents of Gloucester Township. - Fire News photo by Michael Breyer
The 2015 Chief of the Carlstadt Fire department Thomas Sabia (left) is a third generation Fire Chief of the Department. His father John Sabia, Jr. (right), was Carlstadt Chief in 1977 and his grandfather John Sabia, Sr., was Carlstadt Chief in 1963. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
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Up Close & Personal
Korsen Honored for Service At the February 17, 2015, meeting of the Carlstadt Mayor and Council, ex-Chief Robert Korsen was presented a plaque in honor of his 46 years of dedicated service to the Carlstadt Fire Department. Korsen joined the Carlstadt Fire Department Engine Company One in September 1968, served as Chief of the Department in 1985 and remained active until his retirement in January 2015. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
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Members of the Millville Rescue Squad during a three-alarm fire on G Street on February 19, 2015. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge
On February 21, 2015, 6,000-plus people braved the cold ocean and air temperature to participate in a Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights to raise money for the Special Olympics. Having that many participants going into the Atlantic Ocean at one time, required numerous fire companies and EMS squads to be on standby. Water Rescue teams from the Seaside Heights Fire Department, Seaside Park Fire Company, Ocean Beach Fire Company, Lavallette Fire Department, Lacey Underwater Rescue and Recovery and Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Maritime Emergency Response Team had members stationed in the water and on land. Land crews stood by with PWCs and small boats. Very few rescues were needed throughout the plunge this year, and all members returned safely home that afternoon. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki