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Serving New Jersey's Fire, Rescue & EMS Heroes APRIL 2018
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Rex Motel Fire - World War II Structure Built the Right Way See page 22
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In this issue... 3 FFs Injured in Newark Blaze Three homes go up in a wind-driven, freezing February fire. See story on page 10
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Lincoln Park House Fire Crews arrive to a house fire and manage to keep most of the damage to the exterior. See story on page 21
Tabernacle Van vs. School Burlington Tech Rescue and Tabernacle Fire and EMS take on a vehicle into a building call. See story on page 25
Cars into River in Nutley A medical emergency makes one car hit another and drive both into the Third River. See story on page 28
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Not Just a Philly Thing Hammonton Fire celebrates the Eagles’ big Super Bowl win. See story on page 35
Up Close and Personal A closer look at some of emergency responders around the state. See story on pages 37 & 38
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Understanding PTSD I often remember the photo of a firefighter carrying a lifeless bloodied child, who was a victim of the Oklahoma City bombing. Recently, I read about the impact that incident had on Firefighter Chris Fields who retired with over 31 years of service to the Oklahoma City Fire Department. In the article, it said that Fields took counseling for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The good news was that despite this horrible day, Firefighter Fields “was finally in a good place.” However, this incident took time to understand and it definitely affected his personal life. I look back at the careers of other firefighters, especially those who worked side-by-side with their brothers and sisters who perished while answering the call of duty. How many of you have operated at serious calls that claimed the life of innocent victims? I am sure you can close your eyes and be haunted by the memory of a child, a mother, a father, or even a fellow responder who lost their life at a call at which you worked feverishly, as you tried to save them. How many of you have had close calls and found yourselves paralyzed from fear when you realized your life was spared for some mysterious reason? It has
happened to me, it has happened to family members in the service and it probably has happened to you. Whether you realize it or not, all in the fire service are exposed to events every day, which could psychologically affect you as months, or even years, pass after an incident. It is how you deal with PTSD that will make a difference on how the PTSD impacts you. Have you ever woken up at night and could not get back to sleep, because you were thinking of what you could have done differently at a call? According to an article in the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), there are five warning signs for PTSD: isolation from others, disturbed sleep, increased irritability, decreased interest in significant activities, and self-destructive or reckless behavior are all signs that you may need to talk to a professional to determine if PTSD is a concern. It may be easy for a co-worker to realize your personality has changed. It takes strength for you to realize you may have a problem; sometimes a close friend can make you realize you need help. Understand that the military, only recently, started to understand the toll that war takes on
soldiers and that PTSD is real. Like soldiers, all of you are on the frontlines at home, protecting your communities. With this, comes exposure to traumatic events. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has addressed PTSD. First responders need to know it is OK to have an emotional reaction to a traumatic event. There is no shame if you suffer from PTSD, but you do need help. Your department should have a plan in place so you can debrief after a serious call. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has some great reading about behavioral health. Check out Everyone Goes Home Initiative 13 at www.firehero.org. …Dennis
Announcement TRI COUNTIES 26TH ANNUAL MUSTER The Tri-Counties Fire Associations 26th Annual Muster will take place on June 24, 2018. All antiques trucks, and fire trucks are invited to attend. Registration starts at 0830, parade starts at 1030. Trophies and skill contests. Food provided by the Jamesburg Fire Department. Contact Dave Burns @ dburns253@comcast.net, or 732-606-7183, and David Napier at famousflame@yahoo.com or 732-995-4172.
DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT HAVE A PIO? Fire News is compiling a list of department Public Information Officers. If your department has a PIO, please send Fire News the PIO’s name, department, and contact information. E-mail us at li@FireNews.com. Thank you for your help.
WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper. Feel free to e-mail your photos to nj@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where information.” We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed.
DELRAN FD & FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES TEAM UP FOR BURN FOUNDATION David Russell, President of Fire and Safety Services committed to the Burn Foundation as the sponsor for the 18th year shortly after the 2017 Fireman's Convention in Wildwood. The artist, Joseph M. Getsinger of Woodbury Heights, who has created images to support the Burn Foundation for 38 years, was ready to go to work on this year’s image. His idea, which hasn’t been released as yet, would require a rescue vehicle and some volunteers to help him with a photo shoot. It was recommended that Delran Fire Department had a rescue truck and would be glad to help out. Joe contacted Joseph Cunningham, Sr., Deputy Chief of Delran Fire Department and they were onboard to assist. On February 24, 2018, Getsinger met with members of the Delran Fire Department including: Battalion Chief Kevin Peak, Deputy Chief Joseph Cunningham, Sr.; Captain Joshua Stellwag; and Firefighters Thomas Mann, Chris Harvey and Ed Ator. They spent a few hours maneuvering the trucks, gearing up and being placed in positions to help the artist create the image for this year. Here’s the spoiler, if you’ve read it this far. This image will honor the history of firefighters, and will be released to the public around July when the raffle tickets get printed and a press release with the image will be distributed. Many thanks to the sponsor, Fire and Safety Services, Ltd., of South Plainfield (www.fss.com), members of the Delran Fire Department and the artist Joe Getsinger (www.jgetsingerarts.com) for continuing support for the Burn Foundation (www.burnfoundation.org).
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Hackensack 2-Alarmer On January 5, 2018, members of the 3 Platoon responded to Van Wettering Place for a fire in a private dwelling. Engine 1 arrived and stretched to the first floor. Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 arrived and began searches and ventilation. Deputy 3 requested a second alarm bringing the Teaneck and additional companies from Hackensack. The fire was brought under control in under 20 minutes. - Fire News photos by Hackensack FD and Peter Danzo
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Nice Stop at Belleville Fire On December 19, 2017, the Belleville fire Department responded to Copper Place for a structure fire. The fire was located in the basement and was able to be contained with no extension. Mutual aid came from Nutley and Montclair. The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes while Bloomfield, West Orange and North Arlington provided house coverage. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Farmington Car Fire The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company responded to the Tilton Times Shopping Center on January 9, 2018, for a vehicle fire. Rescue 1547, under the command of Captain Mike Parlapiano, arrived to find a vehicle with its engine compartment fully involved. Captain Parlapiano had his crew stretch a line and made quick work of the fire. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Bridgeton Blaze The City of Bridgeton Fire Department responded to the 200 Block of Cottage Avenue for a dwelling fire on January 26, 2018. Bridgeton Chief Todd Bowen, Engine 701, Engine 705, Tower 7, and BLS responded and arrived to find heavy smoke issuing from a threestory wood frame dwelling with a report of an occupant trapped. Chief Bowen requested mutual aid from Cedarville, Millville, Gouldtown and Hopewell-Stow Creek. Firefighters forced entry and discovered the occupant reportedly trapped had jumped out a window to safety. Firefighters fought their way in to the seat of the fire and brought it under control within a half-hour. Also responding were Cumberland County OEM, Bridgeton Police and Inspira Paramedics. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Long Lay for Gravelly Run Fire Mays Landing and Laureldale firefighters were dispatched on January 24, 2018, to Clarktown Road and Franklin Drive in the Gravelly Run section for a report of smoke. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived to find a single-story, single-family wood frame ranch well involved. DiMartine requested mutual aid from Cologne, Mizpah, Scullville and Bargaintown. The fire was located at the end of a long driveway. Crews stretched numerous lines off and firefighters fought a good fight for several hours, but the structure was a total loss. A water shuttle of tenders was performed from a hydrant located at Clarktown and Mays Landing-Somers Point Roads with a Scullville engine filling the tenders. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Oaklyn 3-Story All-Hands On December 28, 2017, a dwelling fire was reported on the unit block of W. Bettlewood Avenue in Oaklyn. Task Force 18 was dispatched on the box. Units arrived to find heavy fire conditions on the third floor of a three-story wood frame dwelling. Command requested an allhands. Crews secured a water supply and went into operation with a handline and a backup line. Additional units were called above the all hands. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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3 FFs Injured in Newark Blaze Three homes were engulfed in flames on Fleming Avenue in Newark on February 3, 2018. For hours, over 60 firefighters battled the massive blaze in single-digit temperatures. The fire, which started just before 0200, quickly started to spread to adjoining structures due to strong wind. Officials believe the fire was started by a space heater. Three firefighters were injured during the fire and had to be transported. - Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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Hackettstown Electrical Fire
Hackettstown firefighters were called to a second-floor apartment on Church Street for a report of smoke coming from an electrical outlet. Crews stretched in a handline and quickly started searching for the fire, as the second-due laid a supply line. The fire was quick-
ly extinguished and all the occupants were safely out of the house. The family was assisted by Red Cross and no injuries were reported. Tri-County, Independence, Washington Boro, and Budd Lake also responded. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney
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SUV into the Woods The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Cologne responded to Harbor Avenue on January 31, 2018, for an MVA involving an SUV that left the roadway at a high rate of speed and landed inverted, 50 feet into the woodlands. Upon the arrival of EMS and police, the passenger of the SUV was removed and evaluated. The fire companies assisted by removing trees for the tow company to extract the vehicle. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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All-Hands in Cherry Hill
On February 11, 2018, Cherry Hill firefighters responded to the 100 block of Weather Vane Drive for a fire in a two-story singlefamily dwelling. The first arriving companies found a working fire on the first floor. As crews advanced a line through the front door they found fire in an outside wall which extended to the flooring in the living room. A labor intensive effort to find hidden pockets of fire began and a special call was made for an additional truck from Mount Laurel. As the home charged with heavy smoke, Battalion Chief Tim McGeady struck an all-hands, bringing all township companies as well as ReHab 13 from Deer Park. Companies remained on the scene for extensive overhaul and clean-up. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Two Transported After MVA
On January 29, 2018, Mamora crews responded to an MVA at the intersection of Old Tuckahoe and Stagecoach Roads in the Marmora section of Upper Township. Marmora Chief Jay Newman reported one car in the roadway. Crews worked for 45 minutes securing the scene while Upper Township Rescue tended to the occupants. Two individuals were transported to the local hospital for treatment. Responding units were Marmora Fire Rescue, Upper Township Rescue and New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Glenn Ridge MVA On January 12, 2018, the Glen Ridge Police Department responded to Ridgewood Avenue and Avon Place for an MVA with injuries. Upon arrival, units were met with a two-car MVA with one party unable to exit their car. The Montclair Fire Department stabilized the vehicle and removed the driver’s door and handed the party over to Glen Ridge EMS. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Clifton Rollover On December 12, 2017, Clifton Engines 6 and 5, Truck 2, Ladder 3, and EMS-1 were dispatched to the entrance ramp from Grove Street to Route 3 eastbound for a reported rollover with possible entrapment. Engine 6 confirmed that the single occupant was entrapped. Companies were able to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the driver quickly for transport to St. Joseph’s Medical Center. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Harding Hwy. Fatality On December 11, 2017, Mays Landing and Laureldale, along with the Township of Hamilton Police and EMS responded to Harding Highway (Route 40), west of 32nd Street for a report of an MVA with entrapment. While the companies were responding, dispatch advised the occupant was removed from the vehicle. The crash involved a vehicle that sideswiped another vehicle travelling east, then proceeded westward for another half-mile, then left the roadway striking several trees at milemarker 49.1, deploying its air bags and partially entrapping the driver. The female occupant was transported to Atlanticare Medical Center-Mainland Campus, where she was pronounced deceased. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Newark Rings in the New Year
Early in the afternoon of New Year’s Eve 2017, a full assignment was dispatched for the Newark Fire Department to South 14th Street for a house fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire in the rear and a second alarm was struck. Units made an aggressive interior attack as Ladder 5 set up and went to the roof to perform ventilation. The fire in the rear was quickly knocked down and kept to the main fire building with no extension. Due to the quick work of the crews, the second alarm units were told to stage and were released shortly thereafter. This fire was the first of three (two being second alarms) for the tour, and was a sign of over 10 fires to follow from December 31, 2017 to January 10, 2018. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Irvington House Fire On January 11, 2018, the Irvington Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Vermont Avenue for a house fire. Upon arrival, fire was already self-venting through the rear of the structure and smoke was present throughout the home. A line was stretched to the rear while the other crews made entry. Ladder 42 went to the roof and vented, resulting in heavy fire venting through, but within two minutes of their cut, the interior crews were able to locate the remaining fire in the attic area and knock it down. A West Orange engine also responded, while companies from Orange, Bloomfield and East Orange provided house coverage. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Quick Work by Lincoln Park
On the evening of February 3, 2018, the Lincoln Park Fire exterior, and once the fire was knocked down, the interior was Department was dispatched to Pleasant Avenue for a house fire. checked and only minor extension was found. A dog was rescued by Crews had a large amount of fire visible on the exterior of the A side a neighbor. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti upon arrival. Thankfully, the majority of the fire was kept on the
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The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded on February 3, 2018, to the Rex Motel on Tilton Road for a structure fire. Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge was advised by dispatch that police were on location with possibly two rooms on fire, and a blind woman in one of the rooms they were attempting to remove. Chief Zonge requested RIT from the City of Northfield, a second alarm, and apparatus from the City of Pleasantville. The second alarm brought all remaining EHT companies to the scene. The fire involved an old barracks-style structure, built during World War II to provide shelter to military personnel. The Rex is the only remaining structure from that era, and it was built using fire walls, which aided in containing the fire. Firefighters vented the roofs, checked adjoining rooms, pulled ceilings, and extensively overhauled. With temperatures at nine degrees, crews were rotated and rehabbed. Responding were: Farmington, Cardiff, Bargaintown, Scullville, West Atlantic City, EHT Ambulance, EHT Police, EHT Fire Police, Farmington Ladies Auxiliary, Cardiff Ladies Auxiliary, City of Pleasantville, City of Northfield, City of Linwood (cover) Mays Landing (cover), City of Somers Point (cover), Cologne (cover), and Bayview (cover). - Fire News photos by Holly Cherry and Ken Badger
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Barrington All-Hands
On January 9, 2018, an apartment fire was dispatched at Union Grove on Clements Bridge Road in Barrington. Crews arrived to a working fire and command struck the all hands. Crews held the fire to one apartment. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Firehouse Kitchen
Fired Up For A Cure
By Ray Cooney Every year, around June, my FDNY World Trade Center Health Program Physical is held at FDNY headquarters. The reason behind this physical is due to the increased cases of cancer and illnesses arising from the results of being a first responder on 9/11. At the conclusion of the physical, one meets with the nurses to receive any prescriptions or schedule any further necessary medical appointments. During my last appointment, I met Dominique Joseph — one of the head nurses and founders of a charity called “Fired Up for a Cure,” a charity raising money and awareness for firefighters battling a 9/11 illness. Turns out, Dominique (and of course all the nurses!) is a fan of Firehouse Kitchen. She asked me if I would be interested in getting involved in the cause and, of course, I said yes. She proposed the idea of having FDNY firefighters prepare lunch and serve it at fire department headquarters. The event would take place at MetroTech in downtown Brooklyn. The cost to attend would be $10 a ticket and include all
you can eat. Being that headquarters has roughly a thousand people working there every day, selling out the event should not be a problem. My part was helping to get the food. I put a post on Facebook asking for FDNY firefighters to prepare two trays of food to be donated and served at this event. Not only did I get an unbelievable response from the FDNY, but I also received a response from the great Greek chef, Maria Loi, owner of the restaurant Loi Estiatorio in Manhattan. She donated an enormous amount of Greek food. As always, I woke up nervous on the day of the event. I always hope that it will be a success. My nerves were quickly settled when I saw that not only did we sell out the pre-sold tickets, but there was a line around headquarters of last minute guests. The icing on the cake was the very generous donation from Resort’s World Casino-NYC. They matched, dollar for dollar, every ticket sold. There were various recipes leading to delicious foods being served at the event. Not being partial, but my escarole and beans were a big hit! “Fired Up for a Cure” is an unbelievable cause looking out for the health and well-being of those that protected us, not only on 9/11, but
in their everyday careers. To find out more about “Fired Up for a Cure” and other foundations that Firehouse Kitchen supports, go to firehousekitchenshow.com. Be sure to watch us on NYC Life, Channel 22 Optimum, Channel 25 Fios and on Saturdays (1130 and 1730) on WVVH Channel 14 Fios. Special thanks to Engine 219/Ladder 105, Engine 207/Ladder110, Engine 256, Engine 205/Ladder118, Ladder 143, Ladder 151, Engine 298/Ladder 127, and an extra special thanks to Maria Loi and Firefighter AJ Fusco, from the Harrison (NY) Fire Department.
ESCAROLE AND BEANS 2 heads of escarole 2 cans of cannellini beans 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Clove of fresh garlic 2 quarts of chicken broth Chop garlic - mix in pot with broth, escarole, beans, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper (to taste). Simmer on low heat for one hour. Enjoy!
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MVA vs School in Tabernacle Tabernacle Fire and EMS were alerted to an MVA at the Sequoia School on February 4, 2018. Upon arrival, Chief 4300 confirmed there was a subject heavily entrapped after crashing through a pole and a tree, ultimately crashing through the front wall of the building. The patient was removed in 30 minutes, and the Burlington County Tech Rescue Team was deployed to shore up the structure. The building was empty at the time of the accident. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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One Medevac’d After MVA
Car Into Building Pins Customer
On January 25, 2018, crews responded to a two-vehicle MVA with entrapment in front of Marmora Auto Body in the 500 block of Route 9. Marmora Fire Rescue was dispatched but Marmora Chief Jay Newman found nothing at that address and quickly determined that the MVA might be in front of Marmora Auto and Truck in the Seaville Fire Rescue’s district. Once at that proper location Chief Newman reported one occupant entrapped with both vehicles in the roadway. Both Marmora Fire Rescue and Seaville Fire Rescue worked in tandem to extricate the victim and secure the scene. Once extricated the victim was transported to an LZ established by Ocean City Fire and flown to the Trauma Center in Atlantic City. Responding units were Marmora Fire Rescue, Seaville Fire Rescue, Upper Township Rescue, New Jersey State Police and Atlantic City Electric. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
On January 15, 2018, the Fairfield Fire Department was requested to respond for a car into a building in a shopping complex off of Fairfield Road. A subject who was in the store at the time of the crash was pinned between the car and debris. That person was able to be removed prior to Engine 1’s arrival and command held them on scene to await the arrival of the building department. The subject who was struck was transported to St. Joseph’s in Paterson. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Breakout Sessions: 20th Annual NJ Emergency Preparedness Conference April 30, 2018, begins the 20th Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference at Tropicana Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Throughout the week, conference-goers will experience and engage in a full range of Training, Breakout Sessions and events. The Breakout Sessions highlight some of the most important topics in Emergency Management. Don’t miss the four sequential sessions pertaining to the 2017 Hurricane Deployments. Likewise, two other critically important sessions discuss the Crisis Response to the Las Vegas Shooting and Parent and Student Reunification After a School Crisis; How Prepared is Your Town? Here is the full Breakout list (subject to change): http://bit.ly/2mWf2Jn TUESDAY, MAY 1 Verizon; Overview of the La Nina Winter of 2017-2018 and National Weather Service (NWS) Hazard Simplification; Striving for 25: Developing Resilience for your Career; An Overview of Communications Technologies; Building Relationships that Weather the Storms. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Texas Deployment; iSAT for Disaster Mental Health Responses; Parent and Student Reunification After a School Crisis: How Prepared is Your Town?; Florida Deployment; Deadly Rip Currents: The Summer of 2017; Safeguarding the Dementia Journey; Puerto Rico Deployment; Assessment of Winter Storm Impacts Using Real-Time Road Temperature Data; Emergency Communications and Sustainability; Engaging the Faith-Based Community in Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts; U.S. Virgin Islands Deployment; Crisis Response to Las Vegas Shootings; EMS Response to the Opioid Epidemic; Making Your Education Work for You; Tidal Total Water Level Forecasts, the Next Step. THURSDAY, MAY 3 CERT and Damage Assessment; Communications Interoperability in New Jersey; OHSP Toolbox: Programs and Resources to Strengthen State Preparedness; NWS Hurricane Update for 2018; An Emergency in a Healthcare Facility is NOT the Time to Exchange Business Cards; Earn Money Sleeping: Sleep Loss & Fatigue in First Responders; GPS and GIS: What Are They and Where Are We Going?; Terminal the Sequel - Re-Constitution of San Juan Int'l. Airport and the Port of San Juan Post Maria; Collaborative Response Graphics (CRGs) — Using Visual Planning for Public Safety Emergency Responses; Domestic Operations and the National Guard; FEMA’s Preliminary Damage Assessment and Individual Assistance Programs; The Coordinated Response to a Lost/Missing Person Incident; Is the Decision to Evacuate Far More Stressful than the Evacuation Itself?; Amateur Radio for Emergency Managers; Crisis Communications; Dam Safety in New Jersey: Preparing for and Responding to Dam Emergencies; Public / Private Sector Partnerships — Electric Utility Partnerships. FRIDAY, MAY 4 Crisis Counseling: Working with Faith-based Leaders in Patterson, NJ and St. Thomas USVI; Damage Prediction Models, Drones and Mutual Assistance — Your Utility is Preparing; Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response; Managing Substation Fires; Modernizing New Jersey’s Triage System; NJ Statewide Utility Safety Team; Overview of Flammability Products via Rail and Pipeline. Register at www.NJEPA.com: $135. At the door: $150.
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Fatality at Nutley MVA On January 18, 2018, Nutley Fire Police and EMS were dispatched to the rear of the CVS on Harrison Street for reports of two cars in the Third River, one which had overturned. Upon arrival, members jumped into the river as the rollover car was still occupied. Crews were able to get the occupant out and handed over the driver, who was in cardiac arrest, to Nutley EMS who transported the driver to St Joseph’s in Paterson. Preliminary investigation deemed the driver had had a medical episode while going through the drive-through of CVS, drove through a fence, and struck the rear of a vehicle parked in a nearby lot, sending both into the river. The driver later succumbed to his injuries. The vehicles were removed by Nutley Emergency and Rescue Squad’s Peterbuilt Rescue with its crane, members who jumped in the water were examined for exposure. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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AC Fire Academy 2017 Classes Graduate
The Atlantic County Fire Academy graduated its 2017 Summer and Fall classes at the Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center on January 29, 2018, with Director Michael J. Corbo serving as Master of Ceremonies. Remarks were given by Atlantic County Firefighters Association President Amor ‘Skip’ Portale who thanked Atlantic County government for their role in the instruction of the students, and the families who provided the support dur-
ing the students training. He also reminded the students this was only the beginning and advised them to take advantage of the training offered each semester. In attendance, also providing their support, were the chiefs and assistant chiefs of the fire companies of the firefighters who graduated, along with the mayor and deputy mayor of Galloway Township. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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City of Northfield Installation The City of Northfield Volunteer Fire Department held the installation of their 2018 officers on January 6, 2018, at the Mays Landing Country Club. (Top left, left to right): Northfield Mayor Erland Chau swore in John Sullivan, Assistant Secretary Treasurer; Kevin Morey, Treasurer; Eric Shenkus, Vice-President; Donald ‘Mike’ Morey, President; Jason Cummings, Executive Committee; and Cindy Badger, Secretary. (Top right, left to right): Safety Officer Mike Wallace, Lieutenant Martin Pepek, Lieutenant Brian Flaherty, Lieutenant Jason Cummings, Assistant Chief Eric Shenkus, Deputy Chief Scott Goodman, Chief Bruce Cummings, Lieutenant Lou Carey. (Middle left): Mike Morey, accepted a check from Ladies Auxiliary President Liz Cummings, with Barbara Cummings (Treasurer), Sue Giansanti (Vice-President), and Chelsea Cummings (Auxiliary member). (Bottom right): Donna Revelle (executive board), Liz Cummings (President), Sue Giansanti (Vice-President), and Barbara Cummings (Treasurer) were sworn in. (Bottom left): President Morey presented outgoing Treasurer Louis Carey a plaque for his 21 years of service . - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Heavy Fire in Lodi
On January 10, 2018, Lodi Fire Department units arrived on Spring Street to find a working fire with heavy fire conditions in a large 2-1/2 story home. Command requested a second alarm and reported heavy fire on the second floor. With heavy fire extending into the attic, command ordered an evacuation of the building, quickly followed by a request for a third alarm. An attempt was made to enter the building and advance to the attic but, after a collapse of the roof, all members were ordered out again and exterior attack used two ladder pipes and a deck gun to knock down the blaze. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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The Santa Express
The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company in conjunction with the eral public, enjoyed a two-hour train ride from Richland to Cape May Seashore Lines sponsored a ride with Santa Claus on the Tuckahoe and back with the children telling Santa what they want- Fire News photos by Ken Badger Santa Express on December 17, 2017. Family members from volun- ed for Christmas. teer fire companies throughout Atlantic County, along with the gen-
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FDIC INTERNATIONAL 2018 TO BE LARGEST FIREFIGHTER TRAINING EVENT & EXPO IN THE WORLD
The International Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC International) is on path for a record attendance of nearly 34,000 attendees. This will be a great accomplishment given the fact that the 2017 event achieved record breaking attendance from nearly 60 countries. The 2018 event will be the 91st annual FDIC Int’l conference and exposition, held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN April 24-29, 2017. The world’s largest and most comprehensive annual firefighter training and exposition event, FDIC International includes Classroom Sessions, Pre-Conference Workshops, Hands-On Training Evolutions, networking events, a conference program with more than 300 speakers, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge products and services from nearly 800 companies. “FDIC International 2017 was a huge achievement for the fire service. Its continued growth reflects its reputation for delivering the most advanced training and education from the world’s finest instructors,” said Eric Schlett, Vice President/Executive Director, PennWell Corp. “And with 800 exhibitors demonstrating the latest apparatus and equipment advancements within the fire service, it is clear that firefighters will travel from all corners of the globe to attend this international event.” FDIC International 2018 will feature many special events and networking opportunities throughout the week. The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, the Firefighter Throwdown Crossfit competition, the HEAT Competition, and the Real Time Outdoor Product Demonstrations provide firefighters with competition and educational opportunities. Many off-site industry association events also take place each year, as well as networking events such as the International Networking Event and the International Awards Ceremony. As an official event of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyers Select Program, FDIC International also provides an International Lounge complete with local area information and translation services for attendees traveling overseas.
Recognizing that the FDIC Experience is hard to put into words, Chief (ret.) Bobby Halton, FDIC International Education Director, maintains that “after nine decades, FDIC will stay true to our heritage and original commitment to train the fire service.” FDIC International 2018 will be held April 23-28, 2018, at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Discounted registration fees are available through March 9, 2018. To learn more about FDIC International, please visit www.fdic.com. PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, public safety, and dental. PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell’s headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China. For additional information about PennWell Corporation, visit www.pennwell.com.http://www.pennwell.com/.
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Not Just in Philly
People flooded the streets of Philadelphia after the Super Bowl on February 4, 2018, to celebrate the Eagles’ big win over the New England Patriots. However, these celebrations were not isolated to Philadelphia. The Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire
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Company Station 2 celebrated with a party for their members and families, as well as a bit of noise from their apparatus, after the Philadelphia Eagles became Super Bowl Champions! E - A - G - L E - S, Goooooo EAGLES! - Fire News photo by Joe Lizza
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Newark FF Paul Leber Heads Home
On December 30, 2017, Newark Firefighter Paul Leber was critically injured in a multialarm fire on Park Avenue. Paul was transported to University Hospital, followed by being transferred to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx (NY) for further treatment. Thankfully, Paul’s conditions steadily improved, and nearly one month to the day of the incident, Firefighter Paul Leber was released from Kessler Institute in West Orange, where members of the West Orange and Newark Fire Departments stood by to greet him before he departed on his trip home in his ALF Engine Company #7 with a full Newark Police Department escort. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Up Close & Personal
Mike Cahill is the new chief of the City of Ventnor Fire Department in Atlantic County. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Wayne Fire Company 5 Firefighter and ex-Chief Bob Minarick at a house fire on MacDonald Drive in Wayne on January 5, 2018. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Jersey City Probationary Firefighter Chris Pittaro on scene as part of a FDJC Task Force on an assignment in Kearny. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Up Close & Personal
Firefighters Rosetti (left) from Truck 5 and Crespo from Engine 10 at a New Year’s Eve 2017 fire in Newark. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Mark Morton is the new Chief of the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company in Galloway Township, Atlantic County. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Captain Tim Moots with his father, former Chief Charlie Moots of the Ridgefield Park Fire Department, in front of Captain Moots award winning antique truck at a recent parade. - Fire News photo by Justin Watrell