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- Fire News photo by John Hopper Full story on page 12
Harold J. ‘Whitey’ Swartz Passes See story on page 42
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In this issue... 2 Firefighters Injured in Paterson Blaze Ladder 1 members were forced to bailout of first floor windows as conditions deteriorated. See story on page 8
Belmar Marina Blaze Crews arrive to two boat racks with 14 boats fully involved and threatening exposures. See story on page 13
20 Displaced at Passaic 4-Alarmer High heat, zero visibility and an inability to find the basement fire’s seat make for a long evening. See story on page 21
Firefighter 1 Class Graduates The Atlantic County Firefighters Association graduated its Summer and Fall Firefighter 1 classes. See story on page 26
Farmington Installs 2017 Officers Farmington Volunteer Fire Company held its 80th installation. See story on page 32
Obituary: Fire Marshal Harold J. ‘Whitey’ Swartz See story on page 42
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Is There a Drone in Your Future? I remember when thermal imaging cameras came on the market. They were expensive, the battery life was low and they were bulky. But, they did an awesome job in helping firefighters find heat sources, and firefighters soon found a multitude of uses for the new tool. Before you knew it, everyone had a thermal imaging camera. Today they are efficient and a manageable in size. We wouldn’t be without them, and most fire academies offer training on them. Now, the latest tool on the market is the UAV or drone. Whether you call it a drone or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or by any other names, it is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. The military has been using them for years with great success in a variety of roles. Drones, which gets their name from the male bee which produces a low humming sound, is becoming more and more popular. I am sure you have a friend who has one and uses it to have fun.
It didn’t take long for someone in the fire service to find a use for this tool. Over the past year, I have watched the creative minds of firefighters experiment with drones. I have seen it used at brush fires to show command posts which direction the head of the fire is moving. Recently, the FDNY put this tool to good use at a five-alarm fire in the Bronx. Their tethered drone gave the Incident Command an awesome and continuous view of the roof operation. Drones will help keep members safe. Even though this tool is in its infancy, the drone is a serious piece of equipment that has been researched by the FDNY with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to ensure that the operation of this piece of equipment adheres to all rules and policies regarding air space in NYC. And drone operations do fall under some very serious rules. You must get licensed by the FAA for business usage. Personal use of a drone falls into another category, with some
very strict rules with which the operator must comply. By the way, the test to get commercially licensed is a two-hour test that costs $150 to take. I urge any department who is interested in flying a drone, to speak with an expert. Read www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_ Summary.pdf. This PDF is the Summary of Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107). It covers a few of the important facts that you must be aware of when flying a drone. In the meantime, if you are thinking of getting a drone for your department, research the rules and regulations thoroughly. Another site worth checking is uavcoach.com. Regardless, check with your insurance company to make sure your department is covered in case you use a drone and have an accident or cause an accident. Fire News will be bringing you more information about this quickly advancing technology in a future article. …Dennis
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Hoarding at Waterford All-Hands On February 5, 2017, firefighters responded to Bartram Avenue in Waterford for a house fire. Command arrived to smoke and fire showing from division two of a 1-1/2 story, single-family dwelling. The first engine stretched in from the hydrant and attempted to make entry. They encountered hoarding conditions that made access to division too difficult. The fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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4-Story Collapse in Maplewood
On February 4, 2017, firefighters responded to a structure fire in a four-story apartment building at the corner of Springfield and Boyden Avenues in the Township of Maplewood. On arrival the structure was fully involved and a third alarm was called. A special request went out for Millburn Tower Ladder 5-2. Throughout the morning, mutual aid from across Essex and Union counties responded to assist with the massive blaze. Seven ladders, a deck gun, multiple handlines and blitz guns were employed to bring the fire under control. The four-story complex collapsed to a single-story pile of rubble within 20 minutes. The fire was declared under control in around four hours, but companies remained on scene for the rest of the day. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti and Peter Danzo
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Collapse in Flanders On February 3, 2017, Mount Olive fire units were dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a building on Park Place in the Flanders section of the township. Flanders Car 90 arrived and reported heavy fire from the first and second floors of an old balloon frame building and requested a second alarm. Engine 95 arrived and stretched a line into the first floor, but were soon forced out due to a floor collapse on the first and second floors. Crews went to a defensive attack with Budd Lake’s Squad 56 set up on the bravo side and several handlines, along with a tower ladder and a deck gun, in operation. Crews re-entered and were able to get the fire under control within an hour. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury. Chester, Netcong and Hackettstown assisted. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney
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2 FFs Injured in Paterson Bailout
On February 1, 2017, Paterson Fire Dispatch transmitted a box for a possible building fire on E. 37th Street. As units arrived, they reported heavy smoke showing from a large 2-1/2 story frame. Battalion 1 reported heavy fire in the rear and through the roof. As lines were stretched into the building, interior crews reported fire on all floors and a second alarm was requested by Deputy 3. Several members of Ladder 1 were forced to bail out the first floor windows on the B side as conditions rapidly deteriorated; two were transported — one with burns and one with a broken collarbone. All members were evacuated from the building and the attack went defensive. After the use of a tower ladder, a deck gun and several handlines, the main body of fire was knocked down and companies re-entered the building to hit hot spots and complete extinguishment. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Mark Rosetti
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Mays Landing Car Fire
On January 29, 2017, the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company command with Mays Landing Assistant Fire Chief Ken Badger, Jr., along with the Township of Hamilton EMS and police responded to working operations. Mays Landing Engine 1812 stretched two preMays Landing-Somers Point Road near Old River Road for a car connects and put the fire out. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger fire. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived and established
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Bayonne Plane Crash
On February 19, 2017, a single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed The plane originated from Long Island Republic Airport and had in a residential neighborhood near the intersection of East 41st been sightseeing around the Statue of Liberty when the engine Street and Avenue E in Bayonne. Remarkably, no one on the ground failed. - Fire News photo by Eddie Coppa was injured. The pilot was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
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Fatality at Union City 5-Alarm
On March 4, 2017, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Department responded to a building fire in Union City on Summit Avenue. On arrival, companies encountered heavy fire in a threestory frame building with people trapped and fire extending into exposure B, an attached two-story frame. A third alarm was requested. With heavy fire conditions all members were withdrawn from the building and exterior lines were set up. High winds sent brands threatening other structures. Approximately 30 minutes into the fire, residents started alerting firefighters of a fire involving the Saints Joseph and Michael Catholic Church one block to the east. Heavy fire was showing from the main steeple of the 100-plus-yearold heavy timber church. A separate box was transmitted and as
companies arrived a collapse zone was set up and companies worked on protecting exposures. Within an hour the steeple collapsed into the street taking down numerous electrical lines. Ultimately both fires went to four alarms, mutual aid companies from numerous departments in the area, as well as a task force from FDNY, responded. The two original buildings were destroyed and the church suffered extensive damage, several residents were injured and, sadly, a two-year-old boy was trapped and lost his life and his father suffered critical burn injuries. Several firefighters also suffered minor injuries, the cause of the original fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Mark Rosetti
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Belmar Marina Fire On February 14, 2017, Belmar Fire Department Stations 1, 2 and 3 responded to the Seaport Marina located on 5th Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in two boat racks containing over 14 boats. A commercial building, connected by a temporary wooded structure, became the main focus of arriving crews. Mutual aid crews saved a neighboring apartment complex and additional boats. An abundance of burning gasoline flooding the fireground coupled with significant exposure issues made this an extremely dangerous, complex fire scene requiring response from several agencies. Also responding were fire crews from Avon, Spring Lake, Glendola, South Wall, Spring Lake Heights, Ocean Grove and Long Branch; the New Jersey State Police, Monmouth County Fire Marshals and Sheriffs Neptune Special Ops, and Monmouth DEP. - Fire News photos by Sean Pringle
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House, Boats, Shed Goes in Goshen
On February 22, 2017, the Goshen Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to Reeds Beach Road for an early-morning structure fire. Chief 7400 was responding and could see the flames, and requested mutual aid from Station 73, 72 and 18. On arrival he requested a second alarm for tankers since the fire was in a non-hydrant community. The fire was brought under control in 45 minutes, but consumed
two boats, a house and a shed. Middle Township Public Works used a backhoe to pull the house apart so fire trapped between the voids when the house collapsed could be accessed. Also responding were crews from Stone Harbor, Oceanview, Erma, Villas and Belleplain, along with Middle Township Police and the Cape May County Fire Marshals Office. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Medford Car Fire
On February 7, 2017, District 25 units were alerted for a report of heavy smoke coming from the engine compartment of a vehicle parked near a home off Sunny Jim Drive. Chief 2520 arrived and reported a vehicle on fire in the driveway of the home. Engine Company 2511 arrived and stretched on the fire. Radiant heat from the fire had started to melt the A siding on the home. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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Belleville House Fire Contained On February 27, 2017, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Smallwood Avenue for a structure fire. Companies arrived to find a moderate smoke condition issuing from the eaves of an enclosed porch and requested a Bloomfield engine and Nutley truck to the scene. Companies contained the fire to the porch area. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Tractor-Trailer MVA on I-80 On February 3, 2017, crews from Budd Lake and Netcong had only been back in quarters for two hours after battling a house fire in Flanders when they were dispatched to Interstate 80 west for a tractor-trailer overturn. When crews arrived, the tractor-trailer was on its side and leaking fuel from a saddle tank. Squad 56, with help from Netcong engines, contained the leak and stood by while the tow company off-loaded the fuel into 55 gallon drums and then uprighted the truck. There was one injured transported to a local hospital. - Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
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Egg Harbor Structure Fire The volunteer fire companies of Egg Harbor City and South Egg Harbor responded to St. Louis Avenue on February 7, 2017, for a report of a structure fire. Car 100 (Kienzle) arrived and reported fire showing from the Alpha side. The fire involved a utility building that was eventually gutted with the fire confined to the structure of origin. - Fire News photo by Dennis Sharpe
Solar Panel Fire in Evesham Twp. On February 8, 2017, Taskforce 225 was dispatched for a roof fire on Lake Shore Drive. Burlington County Central Communications advised responding units that the homeowner reported smoke from the roof of her home. Chief 2230 (Zane) arrived and determined the fire was in two solar panels at the top of the array. Command consulted with the installer of the solar panels during the operation. The fire was contained to the area around the panels. - Fire News photo by Dave Hernandez
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Belleville Blaze
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2016 the Belleville Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm. Car 2 arrived and requested Nutley and Bloomfield for mutual aid and coverage. Companies made an aggressive interior attack to knock down the fire in under 45 minutes, North Arlington also responded. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Into the Woods MVA
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company responded to Black Horse Pike and Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive on February 6, 2017, to assist Hamilton Township EMS with an MVC with entrapment. The crash involved a single vehicle off the roadway into the woodlands with one person trapped. Assisting the firefighters were Hamilton Township EMS with Rescue 18. The victim, who was conscious and
alert, had his foot trapped under the accelerator pedal with the vehicle wrapped around a tree. Emergency personnel did a roof removal to access the victim; once accessed, rescuers detached the accelerator pedal and removed the victim who was transported by EMS to the Atlanticare Trauma Center’s Atlantic City Campus. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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20 Displaced at Passaic 4-Alarmer
On February 1, 2017, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Harrison Street for a reported fire. On arrival, Battalion Chief Chris Szczygiel called for a second alarm. As occupants were being removed, interior crews reported high heat, zero visibility and an inability to find the seat of the fire in the basement due to it being divided into numerous rooms. Fire was also visible on the first floor extending into exposure B. A third alarm was requested, with an urgent request for PSE&G, due to live wires coming down and forcing L-2 to be quickly relocated. At this point command reported two 2-1/2 story frames heavily involved. All members were evacuated
from both buildings as fire was located on all floors of the original, and heavy fire was on the second floor and through the roof of exposure B. A ladder pipe, deck gun, two blitzfires and numerous handlines were put into operation. Lines were stretched into exposure D and companies were successful in keeping the fire from extending despite a two-foot separation. A fourth alarm was called and a request was made for the water department to boost pressure in the area. Both buildings were destroyed, leaving 20 people displaced and one resident injured. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Good Work at House Fire
On February 19, 2017, the Belleville Fire Department was dis- had a heavy fire on the rear deck extending into the home. A second patched to Greylock Parkway for the report of a house fire. Police line was brought into the home and companies were able to contain in the area saw heavy smoke and visible flames showing from the C the fire before it was able to spread throughout the home. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti side of the structure. Police units evacuated three residents from the house. Engine 2 arrived and stretched a line to the rear where they
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The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company held a training exercise at their station on January 17, 2017, taught by instructors Jay Sarno and Jay Loder of the Atlantic County Fire Training Center. The forcible entry drill centered on the proper use and care of chain saws, rotary saws, concrete and metal cutting blades, and their operation. Firefighters also used a forcible entry simulator to hone their skill in the use of Halligan bars and sledge hammers. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Brick Fire Prevention Poster Award Ceremony This year’s subject was: “Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” On February 23, 2017, Bureau Chief Kevin C. Batzel and Assistant Bureau Chief Richard J. Orlando presented the awards. The ceremony was conducted at Pioneer Hose Fire Company Station 22. We extend a very sincere thanks to all our sponsors: Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary, Brick Township Joint Board of Fire Commissioners, and especially the teachers who work with our children. We are proud of all of our children who submitted a poster. Next stop for our winners is the Ocean County judging. We will keep you posted! - Fire News photo supplied
Firefighter 1 Classes Graduate On January 30, 2017, the Atlantic County Firefighters Association graduated their Summer and Fall 2016 Firefighter 1 classes at the Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center to an SRO crowd of family, friends and fire service professionals. Thirty-four students received their certificates. Remarks were given by Director of Training Michael J. Corbo and Executive Committee Chairman Howard Berchtold, Jr. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Found: ’66 Foam Unit Found sitting in a classic car lot on Route 40 in Gloucester County was this 1966 GMC foam unit that ran with the Mid Bergen Hazmat Team. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
NJSFFS Excess Equip. Program The Elwood Volunteer Fire Company in Mullica Township, acquired a 1998 Ford F800 through the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service Excess Equipment program. Originally in service with a USAF base in Florida, and originally painted yellow, the fire company did all the work, with painting and lettering done locally. The Forest Fire Service Excess Equipment program is a great place to find good used apparatus looking for a good home. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Atlantic City FA Installation
(Above): John W. Risley swears in the officers of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association.
(Above): Howard Berchtold, former Chief of the South Egg Harbor Fire Company and the Executive Director of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association speaks to the attendees. (Right): Atlantic County Firefighters Association President Amor Portale conducts business. - Fire News photos by Alan Dumoff
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Mutual Aid Companies Joint Training Exercise
Recently, several Monmouth County fire departments had the opportunity to train together. The training started with everyone practicing forcible entry on an outward and inward swinging door. Various methods and techniques of stretching, advancing and flowing water from charged hose lines took place which was then followed by one person ladder raises. Once the skill sets were practiced they were put into action with rolling responses from an engine and truck company. The final evolution involved a Mayday from a fallen firefighter along with rescuing a downed civilian on the Division 2 of the structure. Participating were departments from Englishtown, Freehold Township and the Freehold. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Swearing in of Long Beach Chiefs On January 1, 2017, the mayor and council and special guest New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno swore in Chief of the Department Kevin Stout with his wife Nancy (holding the Bible). Assistant Chief Ron J. Guidetti was with his wife and children and his son, Joseph, who is also a member of the department. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Flanders 2017 Installation
Members of the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad recently selected their officers for 2017. Tyler Wargo, who had been first assistant fire chief, was elected to the top position of the fire and EMS department during the recent elections. Wargo joined the fire company in 1999. He became an EMS Lieutenant in 2003 and a fire Lieutenant in 2013. Since then, he has served as Captain and Assistant Chief. Wargo has received a variety of awards and recognitions, including an Award of Valor from the 200 Club of Morris County in 2015. He received that honor for rescuing a blind man from a burning apartment. He replaces Michael McDermott, who had served two terms as chief. McDermott was elected to the First Assistant Chief position, a position he requested. Frank Zeller will remain Second Assistant Chief. Other fire officers elected included Gregory Widzemok, Captain; Michael DeFelice, First Lieutenant; and Pat Piserchio, Second Lieutenant. Fire company members stuck with the same team of emergency medical services officers for 2017: Melissa Widzemok, Captain; Mayra Garcia, First Lieutenant; Laura DeFelice, Second Lieutenant; and Storm Shawl, Second Lieutenant. Fred Detoro, Jr., was elected for another term as President of the association. Other association officers include Joseph Abrusci; VicePresident; Kevin Dolan, Treasurer; Tano Giacchino, Assistant Treasurer; Tom Puder, Personnel Officer; Pat Piserchio, Assistant Personnel Officer; Pat Piserchio and Cheryl Schoch, Secretary; and James Staszak, Trustee. - Fire News photo by Doug Fenichel
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Farmington Installs Officers for 2017
Farmington Volunteer Fire Company 4 held their 80th annual banquet on January 14, 2017, at the Charles Maxwell Hall. Leonard H. Tilley was sworn in as Chief; Harry Goodman IV, Assistant Chief; Michael Parlapiano and William McFarland, Captains; Joshua Alford and Brandon Parker, Lieutenants; James Garth, Sr., President; Dana Swartz; Vice President; William McFarland, Secretary; and William ‘Skip’ Ritchie, Treasurer. Prior to the dinner a memorial service was held with President James Garth, Sr., as
MC and a presentation by the Sandpipers bagpipe band. Awards were given to the top responders; Chief Leonard Tilley for 30 years of service, Dennis C. Sharpe for 40 years of service, and Sharpe received the honor of having Farmington Apparatus Utility 1546 dedicated to his name. William McFarland was named Firefighter of the Year, and Chief Tilley was also awarded for his many contributions to the company. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe and Dana Swartz
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2017 STATION DESIGN CONFERENCE IN FORT WORTH Registration is now available for the 2017 Station Design Conference, which will be held May 3-5, 2017, at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Fort Worth, Texas. This three-day conference was created to help save your department time and reduce costly errors with a new fire station. The Station Design Conference is focused on best practices and design innovations for your fire department's new facility. The conference is designed for public safety officials and municipal leaders who are responsible for fire department facilities, from initial concept through construction. Presentations are by award-winning architects and fire department personnel experienced in creating new fire stations and public safety facilities. On Wednesday, May 3, the popular “1-on-One” preconference program will offer fire department attendees the opportunity to meet individually with award-winning architects to review and discuss their new fire station or public safety facility projects. This session offers an objective, third-party review that can save time and costly errors as you plan your next station. This unique program is limited to fire department personnel and administrators.
The General Session on Thursday, May 4, will begin with an overview of the journey to a new fire station and how to gain support from your community. Our presenters will provide a walk through of the process of programming, reveal secrets of bidding/construction and explain how to determine the best site. Case studies will offer lessons learned and share how to avoid costly errors and omissions. Finally, learn to design a safe, healthy fire station to reduce carcinogen and contaminant exposure to your firefighters/EMS personnel and staff. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. “We think the Station Design Conference at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in Fort Worth is an excellent choice for this year,” said Janet Wilmoth, conference director. “Not only is the training facility an excellent example of a renovated, state-of-the-art facility, but it will offer more educational programs and networking opportunities.” For more details and to register, visit www.fhstationdesign.com.
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NEW YEAR, NEW LOGO “TOGETHER WE BUILD SAFE FIRE AND RESCUE APPARATUS THAT SAVE LIVES” The Firefighters Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association, FAMA, an organization committed to the safety and efficiency of the fire industry apparatus and components, has supported its members to revolutionize fire-manufacturing technology from basic post-war water haulers to contemporary, cutting-edge fire trucks. To commemorate FAMA’s 70th anniversary, association’s members recently voted to approve an impressive new logo to represent the dedication of its members to the support of fire and emergency workers. The new logo refreshes past logos with a sleek new design featuring a striking red flame embodied in a shield, signifying the protection from fire that FAMA strives to achieve through its production of fire apparatus. Its simplistic design aims to parallel the core values of FAMA and thus provide an instant association between the logo and the organization. However, when applicable, the Firefighters Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association acronym can be placed strategically next to the shield for clarification while still main-
taining a sophisticated design concept. Choosing the associations’ new logo was undoubtedly a challenge. Over 250 astonishing designs were submitted, but the final selection was made at the Fall Meeting where the choice was clear. “The process was time consuming, but the committee and board had several great logo options for the members to review at our annual fall meeting. The board was very excited that our new logo was the clear winner after the vote and look forward to introducing the logo to the industry in 2017,” stated Scott Edens, FAMA Board President. We hope that you will take some time to check out the new logo. Members of FAMA would also like to thank you for your continuing support during their rebranding and encourage you to look forward to their 75th Anniversary in 2021! For more information on FAMA please visit: www.FAMA.org.
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Heroes Awarded for Save During the New Jersey State Fire Chief's Association convention held on September 15, 2016, at the Wildwood Convention Center. President Judson Moore presented a Hero’s award and certificate to Chief Dan Tomalin of the Princeton Fire Department, Firefighter Shaun Diabik of the Lawrence Township Fire Department and Fire Fighter Mark Lenarski, Jr., of the Slackwood Fire Company for the rescue of an eight-year old found at the bottom of a pool on July 4, 2015. Due to their actions the child eventually made a full recovery. (Right): President Judson Moore, presenting Firefighter Shaun Diabik a hero’s award and certificate for his life saving efforts. - Fire News photo provided
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Firehouse Kitchen With Ray Cooney (In the March edition Firehouse Kitchen the recipe was somehow abbreviated. We’re still not sure how! For you firefighter gourmands out there, here is the complete recipe for the Paterson Fire Department’s winning pork belly tacos. - Ed.)
PORK BELLY BRINE
1 quart apple juice concentrate 2 gallons water 1# Sugar 1# Salt 2 bay leaves 3 tbsp Black peppercorns Cover pork belly with brine and let sit refrigerated for six hours or overnight.
PINEAPPLE MOJO
1 pineapple, rough chop 2 red onion, rough chop 1/2 Pt garlic cloves 2 New Mex Pod, toasted and stemmed or seeded, and rehydrated 1 Bu Cilantro 1/2 cup Lime Juice 1/2 tsp grated Corriander 1/4 tsp grated Cumin Roast pineapple, onion garlic at 450 until soft. Puree in blender with spices, chili, lime juice and cilantro. Puree and pour over pork belly. Roast pork belly at 325 for six hours.
PINEAPPLE RELISH
2 cup grilled pineapple, small dice 1/2 cup red onion, brunoise 1/4 cup Jalapeño, brunoise 1/4 cup Cilantro, rough chop 2 tbl lime juice Honey to taste 4 tbl olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine ingredients and let sit for a few hours so flavors can marry.
CALABRIAN CHILE HOT SAUCE
1/2 cup Calabrian chile 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbl Harissa 1/2 tbl Dijon mustard 1 tbl salt 1/2-3/4 cup blended olive oil 1/2 tbl garlic, chopped Combine Calabrian chiles, vinegar, Harissa, Dijon, salt and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Drizzle olive oil in until ingredients are combined and smooth.
SRIRACHA SOUR CREAM
1 cup of sour cream Sriracha to taste Lime juice to taste Cilantro Combine all ingredients and let sit for a few hours.
PINEAPPLE PORK BELLY
2 oz. pork belly Pineapple relish Lime wedge Calabrian Chile hot sauce Cilantro sprig Flour tortilla Queso fresco
Heat up flour tortillas on skillet and keep warm. Slice and sear pork belly on skillet or griddle until brown and slightly crispy. Place the pork belly on the flour tortilla, top with pineapple relish and queso fresco. Drizzle with Calabrian chile hot sauce and Sriracha sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a line wedge.
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Up Close & Personal Truck 5 firefighters at a December 20, 2016, fire in the old fire department motor shop. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Four Wallington firefighters at a mutual aid assignment in Hasbrouck Heights on January 23, 2017. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Delran Firefighter Morgan Schaefer at a December 27, 2016, two-alarmer. - Fire News photo by Dave Hernandez
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Up Close & Personal Retired Mays Landing Fire Chief Robert Hamilton (center) is back to driving the apparatus as they responded on January 5, 2017, to assist Scullville with their water tender on a second alarm just over the border from their township. With Bob are EHT Chief of Department R. Charles Winkler (left) and Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger Wayside Fire and Rescue members in Tinton Falls, stand by their ladder truck after New Year’s Day swearing in. (Left to right): Chief Howie Chervinsky; Captain Chad Butler; 1st Lieutenant Kyle Williams; and Firefighters Scott Ritter, Aaron Brawner, Mike Keating, Sean Donohue and Mark Williams. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
Ken Badger at the Rosenbauer plant giving Bargaintown’s new engine the once over on February 8, 2017. - Fire News photo by Eugene Sharp
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Up Close & Personal On December 21, 2016, Rutherford Rescue 5 responded to Donaldson Avenue for an MVA truck-into-tree. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
The South Jersey Sandpipers bagpipe band practicing in the engine room of the Farmington fire station. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe Delanco Deputy Chief Todd Johnsen at a December 27, 2016, two-alarmer. - Fire News photo by Dave Hernandez
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Once Lost, Now Found F o u n d in S o ut h Je r se y in a y a r d i n Laureldale was this mini pumper that belonged to the Franklin Township Fire Department in Warren County. - Fire News photo by William McFarland
Old & New T h e O l d Ta p p a n F i r e Department in Old Tappan, recently took delivery of a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 100-foot RM Tower Ladder. This is replacing a 1986 Hahn/LTI 100-foot RM Tower Ladder. The Hahn has faithfully served the town of Old Tappan for 30 years. - Fire News photo by J.P. Fortunato
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‘Honors’ is 2017 Burn Foundation Fundraiser Image
For the third year, Cinnaminson Fire Chief William Kramer, Jr., and members of the Cinnaminson and Pennsauken Fire Departments in addition to EMTs, assisted artist Joseph M. Getsinger with a photo shoot for this year's creation titled, “Honors.” Getsinger has been the Burn Foundation artist for the last 37 years. This year, David Russell, President of Fire and Safety Services, a longtime supporter of the Burn Foundation and the artist, again gave his full financial support of this project for the seventeenth consecutive year. Fire and Safety Services of South Plainfield (800-400-8017; www.f-ss.com) is a dealer and distributor of Pierce Manufacturing apparatus, all of which were utilized in the photo shoot. In the past 37 years, the artist has created many paintings to support burn victims and survivors for the Burn Foundation. Last year’s painting was “Enemy of Fire.” This year, a Deptford firefighter and bagpiper,
Captain Ron Taylor, Jr., came up with an idea to utilize a bagpiper in the scene. Joe immediately thought the idea was great, having not painted a bagpiper before. The idea rolled around until he came up with a scene he’d decided to paint. The painting, prints, pins, cards and more will be available. Funds can also donated directly to the Burn Foundation at: One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House - Upland, PA 19013 (Info: 215-545- 3816; Fax: 215-545- 3818; info@burnfoundation.org. The artist has also created a new and improved website where you can not only see all the up-to-date fire art available, but other of the many creations and prints available by Joseph M. Getsinger at: www.jgetsingerarts.com. In addition he has added other artists works he represents or has acquired to sell.
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Obituary
Fire Marshal Harold J. ‘Whitey’ Swartz
It is with deep regret and sadness that the Atlantic County Firefighters' Association and the County of Atlantic announced the passing of retired County Fire Marshal Harold J. ‘Whitey’ Swartz. Whitey was dedicated to the Atlantic County fire service and a great friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Whitey’s beloved wife, Joy, and his family during this difficult time. A life-long resident of Atlantic County, he was born in Pleasantville, the only son of John C. and Edith M. (Sheppard) Swartz and was educated in the Pleasantville public school system. He served in the US Army and joined the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department in 1958 and became a fulltime firefighter two years later. In 1959 he married his best friend and partner in everything he did, Joy Ann (Simpkins) Swartz. They had three sons, Robert, John and Harold Jr. Whitey became a legend, serving the Atlantic County community and firefighting service for 56 years. He rose to the rank of Deputy Chief in Pleasantville after 31 years, served as Atlantic County Fire Marshall for 25 more. He held many offices and positions including Atlantic County Fire Coordinator (1989-2005), N.J State Consumer Product Safety Commission Investigator and Director of the Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center. Whitey was an avid photographer providing pictures to local law enforcement, legal firms as well as shooting weddings and local school graduations. When he didn't have on a fire helmet, he had a camera around his neck. Whitey had a love of history and along with Joy, he founded the Firefighter's Museum of Southern New Jersey — an extensive collection of both fire apparatus and memorabilia, open to the public. He established a large collection of model trains, displayed on a 13 x 40 foot platform in the basement of his Pleasantville home to which thousands of school children came to see over the years. Whitey visited schools teaching fire prevention, talked to scouting groups at his museum and countless other acts of service to others, far too many to name. He is survived by his wife Joy Ann, sons Robert, John (Frank) and Harold Jr. (Laura), grandchildren Dana, Kim, Christopher, Michael, Maggie, Amanda, Ryan, Matt and Will, and great-granddaughter Faith Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. (Left): Whitey with his grandson Matt, a volunteer with the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company in Galloway Township, Atlantic County. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe