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In this issue... FF, 2 Civilians Injured in Passaic Blaze A gas-fed fire in a basement that slightly injured a firefighter. See story on page 6
2-Alarmer in Englishtown Englishtown, Millhurst, Gordons Corner, Freehold and Monroe knock down a house fire. See story on page 11
Major Damage at Flanders Blaze A collapse potential forces an exterior defense at a fire that destroys most of a home. See story on page 18
Bad Crash in Bargaintown A vehicle is struck, flipped, spun and slammed into a tree, pinning the driver. See story on page 30
Ahh! It Must Be Springtime NJFFS have started prescribed burnings, a sure sign spring is here. See story on page 40
Obituaries: Bayview’s Howard Conover, Sr. Burlington’s James Liberatore See story on pages 44 & 46
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Limit Your Chances of Cancer Firefighters have always been proud of their toasted and dirty helmet. This holds true today, too. Years ago, I remember when my father was promoted to lieutenant in the FDNY and proudly placed his burnt and soot covered helmet shield from Engine 233 in the shadow box of our living room. He was proud of his first shield until mom, who didn't know better, took a steel wool pad and cleaned the shield, restoring it to a pristine condition. Yes, dad was quite mad when he came home from work and the bright numbers on the shield drew his attention. Let me ask our seasoned veteran firefighters — would you be mad if this happened to you? It is no secret that I have cancer. Did it come from my 20-plus years in the fire service? If it did, I would be upset if I could have prevented a disease that has changed my life. Yes, I too was one of those firefighters who took pride in my dirty helmet and turnout coat. If you stay current and read about the causes of cancer, you will find articles that link what we do on a daily basis to various strains of the disease. Recently, there has been concern that our hoods, ear flaps, coat wristlets, and turnout coats could be a link to cancer. Do a search for “firefighters hoods - cancer” you will be shocked on how many articles that come up on the subject. Honeywell First Responder Products have a great article on their website about this. The IAFF has another article written by NIOSH linking cancer to our gear. What should you and your department do? Look to organizations like the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. They have suggestions that might help you prevent the dreaded disease of cancer. The types of cancer we are getting are way too many to mention in this editorial. The suspected causes of cancer are many and you, the firefighter, are susceptible to them all. This is no joke and it is not a "maybe issue." Cancer is reaching our firefighters through what we do and it can be limited by keeping your PPE clean. As you read through Fire News, pay particular attention to our advertisements. A few of our advertisers are offering programs to help keep your gear in a condition that will protect you during a fire and after the fire. If your department does not have a program in place to keep your gear clean, it is time to put one in place. I am sure many of you are proud of your “salty” gear. It is time to change that attitude to one where you are proud that you survived your career without getting cancer. - Dennis
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ANNOUNCEMENTS TOWER CLIMB AT ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER Two foundations established to assist military heroes who have suffered devastating injuries, and to ensure that children who have lost parents in war will still be able to obtain the education they wish, will hold the first stair climb event at One World Trade Center building. The event, entitled The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Presents A Tower Climb Honoring Captain Billy Burke, will take place Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 0800. The joint announcement was made by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established by Siller's family in honor of the offduty firefighter who ran with 60-plus pounds of his gear through a blocked-off Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center, and the Captain Billy Burke Foundation. That organization was begun by Burke’s siblings in remembrance of their brother — who even knowing that the South Tower had already fallen — chose to remain behind to rescue a wheelchair-bound employee and his fellow co-worker. “Our Foundation couldn’t be more honored to be chosen to hold the first stair-climb event at One World Trade Center,” said Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. “I am sure that everyone who participates in our Tower Climb will be thinking about how their efforts are enabling us to offer vital assistance to our military heroes.” Michael Burke, boardmember of The Captain Billy Burke Foundation, and brother of Capt. Burke, said, “Billy would be humbled and grateful to know that in his memory funds are going to be raised to assist military heroes who have suffered devastating injuries, and to help ensure that children who have lost parents in war will still be able to obtain the education they wish.”
FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS MAY BE GUIDED BY ROBOTS ON REINS When firefighters need to enter smoke-filled buildings to conduct search or rescue, they frequently suffer from low visibility and often need to feel their way along walls or follow ropes reeled out by the lead firefighter. With a limited supply of oxygen carried by each firefighter, being slowed by the inability to see can severely limit their capacity to carry out duties in these environments. Now researchers from King’s College London and Sheffield Hallam University have developed a prototype robot assistant for firefighters that can help guide them through even the thickest smoke. Rather than an independent robot firefighter in itself, this device is, instead, intended to act somewhat like a guide dog where it leads a firefighter into a rescue area, with the firefighter following on behind holding onto the robot’s reins. According to the researchers, this allows the firefighter to move rapidly through hazardous, low-visibility conditions, as vibrations transmitted through the reins alert the user about the size and shape of any obstacle in its path. More at www.gizmag.com/future-firefighters-reined-hapticrobot/36729/.
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Millville 3-Alarmer
The City of Millville Fire Department in Cumberland County responded to G Street on February 19, 2015, for a report of a dwelling fire. The Millville Rescue Squad 98 responded to the scene and assisted the occupants of the dwelling to their car to get them out of the cold. City of Millville Chief Kurt Hess, arrived, entered the dwelling and went to the second floor to investigate and heard two loud pops and heavy smoke forced him back down the stairs. At this time Chief Hess had Engine 30, under the command of Captain John Wettstein, Engineer Steve Kohanski, and firefighters T. Fawcett and Alex Hess take a line to the second floor kitchen. Chief Hess then requested a second alarm that brought in offduty career personnel. Firefighters then stretched another line into a door on the B side to the second floor and stretched a Blitz to the D side. Chief Hess requested a third alarm, which brought the City of Vineland’s Company #2 quint, and an engine from Rosenhayn. The City of Millville OEM and the Salvation Army responded and supplied hot liquids to the firefighters. Gouldtown and Laurel Lake covered Millville. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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1 FF, 2 Civilians Injured in Passaic On February 22, 2015, the Passaic Fire Department responded a reported fire on Oak Street. On arrival companies found heavy smoke showing from the basement. As engine companies stretched lines, L-2 located and removed two occupants who were transported to the hospital. With little headway being made in the basement and with companies reporting that the first floor appeared to be compromised, command ordered all companies to evacuate and an exterior attack was commenced. PSE&G was requested because the fire on the first floor was gas fed. With all visible fire knocked down and the utilities secured, companies re-entered the building for extensive overhaul and final extinguishment. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a minor leg injury. Mutual aid came from Paterson, Clifton, Wallington, Carlstadt and East Rutherford at the scene while additional mutual aid covered the empty city firehouses. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
House and Wildlands Blaze in Galloway The volunteer fire companies of Bayview (Station 264) and Pomona (Station 26-3) responded on February 6, 2015, to the 200 block of Crestview Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling well involved with fire extending into the wildlands adjacent to the dwelling, and the A section of the dwelling collapsing shortly after arrival. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to extinguish the wildlands fire, and mutual aid from Oceanville and South Egg Harbor were requested. It took several hours to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Also responding: Galloway Township EMS, Galloway Township Police. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Dryer Fire in Belcoville On February 7, 2015, Dorothy (Station 12-7, Squad 12-7), Milmay (Station 12-4), and Mays Landing (Station 18-1) were dispatched to S. Loretta Avenue in the Belcoville section for a report of a dwelling fire. Mays Landing Chief John Sauerwald arrived and established command and reported smoke showing inside the dwelling. Dorothy Assistant Chief Jess Hand assumed command and requested the crew of Dorothy Engine 1272 to lead off with a preconnect into the structure. Crews discovered the fire was in a dryer, and quickly knocked down the fire and removed the dryer. Firefighters ventilated the structure with PPV, and were on scene for an hour. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Route 17 Car Fire
On February 28, 2015, the Carlstadt Fire Department was dis- covered in the shoulder of the highway with no exposure issues. patched to Route 17 South for a reported car fire. Upon arrival of First responding Engine Company 2 was able to quickly extinguish - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert Department Chief Thomas Sabia, a fully involved car fire was dis- the fire.
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Mays Landing House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing responded on February 16, 2015, to West Jersey Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Mays Landing Chief John Sauerwald arrived to find smoke showing from a two-story wood frame dwelling and requested mutual aid from neighboring Cardiff. Cologne’s 100-foot platform began venting the roof. With the fire knocked down, firefighters began overhauling the exterior. Also responding were Hamilton Township EMS, Hamilton Township Police, Mizpah (covered Mays Landing), Laureldale (covered Cologne), Atlantic City Electric Company, South Jersey Gas Company and the Ladies Auxiliary. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
House Fire in Swedesboro The Woolwich Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding companies were dispatched on February 16, 2015, to the 400 block of Broad Street in Swedesboro for a report of a structure fire. Companies arrived to find light smoke from a twostory, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Firefighters laddered the structure to check for extension. Responding were Woolwich, Mullica Hill, Mount Royal, East Greenwich, Repaupo, and Bridgeport. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Total Loss in Clifton
On February 22, 2015, Clifton Fire Alarm dispatched units to Miller Plaza for a reported working garage fire. While en route, companies reported a heavy smoke condition in the area and upon arrival of E-5, they reported a working fire in the attached garage of a single-story ranch. With heavy fire venting from the garage, extending into the home and threatening the Delta exposure and with explosions occurring in the garage, believed to be from propane cylinders, E-5 hit the fire with their deck gun to darken it down. T-2 arrived and initiated a primary search, however they quickly needed to abandon the search and all members were evacuated from the building as conditions rapidly deteriorated and no water supply had been established due to an inoperative hydrant. A second alarm was requested as the home became heavily involved, bringing all Clifton companies, Nutley and a rescue from Elmwood Park. The home was a total loss, as were a car in the garage and one in the driveway. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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2-Alarmer in Englishtown
Recently, firefighters from Englishtown and Millhurst were dispatched to a reported structure fire. While en route to the scene the dispatcher updated the companies that they had received multiple calls regarding a working fire with visible flames and smoke. Within 15 minutes of arrival the chief transmitted a second alarm and indicated that flames were through the roof. Additional companies operating at the fire were from Gordons Corner, Freehold and Monroe. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Car Catches Barn on Fire in Flanders On April 3, 2015, calls came in for a car fire next to a garage on Flanders Drakestown Road bringing the Budd Lake Fire Company to the scene. Chief 90 arrived and reported a twostory barn with the front on fire and had a second alarm dispatched. The owner of the property used a back hoe to drag the car away from the barn just as Engine 95 arrived. With the car away from the barn, the crew quickly extinguished the barn and then the car. Squad 56 arrived and provided water to Engine 95 and the crew assisted with overhaul. Chester, Hackettstown and Netcong were mutual aid. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney and Doug Fenichel, PIO/FFC
Washington Twp. Fire The volunteer fire companies of Whitman Square, Hurffville and Grenloch from the Washington Township Fire Department in Gloucester County responded to Standish Court on March 22, 2015, for a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire and smoke showing from an attached garage of a two-story, wood frame, single-family home. The fire was located in the wall between the home and the garage, with fire also showing from the front of the garage, which ignited the lawn between the fire building and the adjoining property. The fire posed a challenge to firefighters, who were, nevertheles, able to contain the fire to the garage. - Fire News photo by Carl Crossman
Hasbrouck Heights 3-Alarmer On March 12, 2015, Hasbrouck Heights responded to a reported fire on Boulevard. On arrival, units found a fire in a two-story building housing several businesses with apartments on the second floor. The fire was located in the rear wall of a hair salon and pizzeria, which was running across the ceiling and up to the apartments and cockloft. A second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid Crews stretched multiple handlines, and opened up the walls, ceilings and the roof to get ahead of the fire. A third alarm was requested bringing additional equipment and manpower. After a labor-intensive attack, all visible fire was extinguished. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Belleville 2-Alarmer
On March 28, 2015, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Wallace Street for a report of multiple garages on fire. While en route Car 2 asked for a Nutley truck and Bloomfield engine directly to the scene and ordered HQ to backfill headquarters and man Engine 1 and EMS-2. Companies arrived to heavy fire conditions
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and advised they had multiple exposure problems. Soon after Car 2 advised that another exposure had caught fire. West Orange Engine 2 made cuts to the roof of exposure C while Belleville Engine 2 worked a line with Bloomfield Engine 3 and Nutley Ladder 1. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Water Rescue in Burlington Co.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to a major brushfire on April 1, 2015 near an industrial park in Edison. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
The Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company from the Borough of Pemberton Fire Department in Burlington County were dispatched on March 29, 2015, for a water rescue involving a canine in the wildlands across the street from their fire station on Hanover Street. A large dog had become stranded in the water necessitating a request for mutual aid from the JBMDL (Joint Base MaguireDix-Lakehurst) Fire Department who responded with their heavy rescue and boat. Upon arrival, JBMDL firefighters donned wetsuits and were transported to the rescue site, where Pemberton Police and Animal Rescue were on location. A team effort between base and Goodwill firefighters resulted in a successful rescue of the canine. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Hot Car in Dorothy The Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue (Station 127, Squad 12-7) responded on March 8, 2015, to Cape May Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Dorothy Chief Robert Gibney arrived and established command for a single motor vehicle crash into a utility pole with wires down and a transformer on the vehicle, with the driver of the vehicle having self extricated. Firefighters waited for Atlantic City Electric to arrive and de-energize the power lines and closed the road before they approached the vehicle. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Hackensack 3-Car MVA On March 12, 2015, Hackensack Engines 1 and 2, Rescue, and Deputy 1 were dispatched to Route 80 West on the Hackensack River Bridge for a threevehicle MVA with one vehicle reported to be on fire. Engine 1 stretched a handline and began to extinguish fire in the vehicle. Rescue 1 arrived and assisted Engine 1. Hackensack UMC BLS and ALS arrived on scene and evaluated one person who refused medical transport. - Fire News photo by Justin Dereyanik, HFD-PIO
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Weymouth Home Destroyed On January 31, 2015, Weymouth and Mizpah responded to Apache Trail in Indian Branch Park for a structure fire in a single-story wood frame dwelling. Mutual aid tankers were requested from Collings Lakes and Newtonville. Command requested the first-in Weymouth engine to deploy an attack line along with their Blitz Fire deluge onto the home and attached garage. Collings Lakes deployed two attack lines. Command requested two additional tankers from Laureldale and Mays Landing. The fire eventually destroyed the structure. Responding were Weymouth, Mizpah, Collings Lakes, Newtonville, Laureldale, Mays Landing, Richland (covered Collings Lakes), Hamilton Township Police, Hamilton Township EMS, Atlantic City Electric Company. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Carlstadt Truck Fire On January 29, 2015, the Carlstadt Fire Department was dispatched to a reported truck fire on Veterans Boulevard. Upon arrival of Department Chief Thomas Sabia, a tractor trailer fire was discovered. The fire was contained to the cab of the truck, with no extension to the trailer or the building the truck was docked to. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
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Buena Vista MVA
The volunteer fire companies of Newtonville (Station 12-6) and Richland and Newtonville firefighters rendered the vehicle safe for Richland (Station 12-1) responded to Weymouth Road in the rear of removal, and it was removed from the scene. The driver of the the Buena Vista High School on March 4, 2015, for the report of a vehicle was transported by Squad 12-9. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger motor vehicle crash and roll-over. Newtonville Chief Gene Sykes established command and reported a SUV on its side against a tree.
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Major Damage at Flanders Fire
On March 18, 2015, Flanders firefighters battled a multiple-alarm blaze that did substantial damage to a single-family home in a subdivision off Route 206. Firefighters initially were called for a dumpster fire, but police officers arriving on scene reported the fire had spread to the front of the house. The danger of collapse kept firefighters fighting the blaze from outside the home, using a tower truck and large water streams. Much of the roof and attic was destroyed and there was water and smoke damage throughout the home. Mutual aid assistance came from the Budd Lake, Budd Lake First Aid Squad, Byram, Chester, Hackettstown, Netcong, Randolph, Roxbury and Schooley’s Mountain as well as from the County of Morris and Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. The Mount Olive Police Department also was on scene. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney and Doug Fenichel, PIO/FFC
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Quick Work in Budd Lake On March 11, 2015, calls came in from neighbors on Springdale Terries in Budd Lake for smoke coming from a 1-1/2 story house. Car 52 and Engine 53 arrived and confirmed a fire in the rear of the house in the kitchen area. Command called for a second alarm as crews stretched a line in the front door and found the fire in the kitchen area and quickly knocked it down as Flanders vented the roof. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney
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Recently, the Glen Rock Fire Department was dispatched to Dean on the Bravo side. Mutual aid went to work on arrival. Hawthorne, Street in Glen Rock for a report of a structure fire. A second alarm Fair Lawn, Ridgewood and Midland Park operated. - Fire News photo by Ronnie Viola was transmitted on arrival for heavy fire showing from the second floor and attic of a 2-1/2 story wood frame with exposure problems
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Total Loss in East Orange Blaze
On February 26, 2015, the East Orange Fire Department responded to Springdale Avenue for a reported fire. Newark also responded with two engines, a ladder and a BC due to the fire’s proximity to the city line. On arrival East Orange reported a working fire with
heavy smoke showing and fire on the B side of the building, housing an auto repair business. Companies reported an exposure problem on the D side and command requested a second alarm. Due to fire conditions and because the building had a bowstring truss roof, all members were evacuated and companies set up a defensive attack. A collapse zone was set up as portions of the roof began to collapse and the front wall started to lean. Companies remained on the scene well into the evening hitting hot spots. No injuries were reported and the building was a total loss. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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3-Alarmer in Irvington
On March 16, 2015, the Irvington Fire Department was dispatched to Nye Avenue for a reported building fire in a large, single-story non-combustible building. On arrival of the deputy chief a second alarm was requested. Due to heavy fire conditions, units set up for an exterior defensive attack and maintained a collapse zone. As the fire spread throug the building and roof, an ember condition threatened other buildings. Several loud explosions occurred at the height of the fire as flames rose 40 to 50 feet above the roof line. A third
alarm was struck bringing additional mutual aid companies and within 30 minutes several collapses of the front false facade and the exterior cinderblock walls on the A, B and D sides occurred. Irvington units remained on the scene throughout the night and next morning hitting hot spots and awaiting demolition. One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was transported to the hospital. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
Somers Point Fire The City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to Mays Landing Road, The Somers Point Village, on March 22, 2015, for a structure fire in a two-story, wood frame, multipleoccupancy building with fire and smoke showing. Command (Chief Frank Denan) requested a second alarm and RIT from the City of Northfield, mutual aid from the Scullville and Bargaintown, and a ladder from the City of Longport to cover the city. IThe fire was brought under control in 30 minutes, but firefighters were on location for several hours overhauling. One woman was injured when she jumped out the window of her apartment, one firefighter was transported to the Shore Medical Center with chest complaints. - Fire News photo by Carl Crossman
Structure Fire in East Windsor On March 25, 2015, members of the East Windsor Township Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Probasco Road in Twin Rivers. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the fire was contained to the rear exterior portion of the residence and all occupants had already evacuated. Responding officers temporarily evacuated residents from several adjacent dwellings until the fire was brought under control by responding fire personnel. Responding were East Windsor Company #1 - Station 46, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 - Station 42, Hightstown Fire Company - Station 41, Cranbury Fire Company - Station 48, Monroe Fire Company - Station 57, Capital Health EMS and East Windsor Rescue Squad District 1 Squad 142. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista; story by Lt. Christopher R. Jackson, EWTPD
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People Trapped, Saved at East Orange Fire
On January 10, 2015, the East Orange Fire Department was dispatched to Hollywood Avenue for a reported working house fire with reports of people trapped. On arrival companies found heavy fire showing from the second floor and attic of an occupied 2-1/2 story frame dwelling. Several occupants were removed, at least one with burns during the primary search. An additional ladder company was special called as firefighters placed one ladder pipe, one tele-squirt and numerous outside streams in service, and a collapse zone was set up due to portions of the roof and at least one chimney collapsing. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Scullville MVA The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company responded to English Creek Avenue in the vicinity of Marshall Drive on March 1, 2015, for an MVA with entrapment. Scullville Assistant Chief Steven Prisament arrived and was informed by EMS a passenger was trapped in the rear of a vehicle that had struck a tree. Command had Scullville Rescue 1537 set up for a driver side door removal. The occupant was transported by Egg Harbor Township EMS, with assistance from Atlanticare Paramedics. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Egg Harbor Township Police. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Medevac for Richland MVA Pin On February 17, 2015, Richland and East Vineland responded to Cedar Avenue between Tuckahoe Road and Route 40 for an MVA with entrapment. Richland Chief Tony Monfredo, Jr., arrived and reported one male heavily entrapped and requested a medevac. Richland and East Vineland arrived on location with East Vineland Chief Mark Corsiglia and extricated the lone occupant who was pinned in the drivers seat of a fourdoor pickup. The driver was treated in the vehicle by firefighters, transported to an LZ set up by Mizpah and airlifted by Medevac 5 to the Atlantic City Medical Center. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Boat Fire in Somers Point
On February 27, 2015, the City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire an attempt to stop the spread of flames. It took firefighters approxDepartment responded to Campbell’s Marina on Bay Avenue for a imately an hour to completely knock down the fire and overhaul. report of a boat on fire. Firefighters arrived to find a boat in the The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe water on fire. Somers Point Chief Frank Denan established command and requested first-due Engine 43 lead off with foam lines in
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Looking Back The Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Company #2 (year unknown). The firefighter third from left is Fire News photographer Dennis Sharpe’s father John W. Sharpe. - Fire News photo courtesy of Dennis Sharpe
Milmay MVA The Milmay Volunteer Fire Company (Station 124) and the Dorothy Fire and Rescue (Station 12-7, Squad 12-7) responded to Tuckahoe Road on February 12, 2015, for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Milmay Captain Jake Ruga arrived aboard Milmay’s first-due engine and found the driver of the vehicle had self extricated and was sitting on the ground awaiting EMS. Upon the arrival of Squad 12-7, under the command of Assistant Chief Jess Hand, the driver was evaluated and transported to Inspira Hospital in Vineland. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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On March 30, 2015, the Budd Lake Fire department was dispatched to International Drive and Route 46 for a brush fire. As companies responded a second call came in for a second brush fire behind the Village Green apartment complex. Engine 59 and Chief 50 responded to the Route 46 call and worked that fire on the tracks and in the thick brush. Squad 56 and Chief 52 responded to the Village Green call and had a fire next to the tracks. Crews used bladder bags and stretched long hose lays. The fires were around a 1,000 feet apart. Netcong and Schoolyes Mountain assisted along with NJ Forrest Fire Service and NJ Transit Police. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney
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Call For A Demo On February 27, 2015, the City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Gates Apartments on Shore Road for a report of a structure fire. Upon entering the structure, firefighters found a male occupant on the floor of his apartment, and came upon another subject in a wheelchair on the third floor. Both subjects were removed and turned over to EMS. Mutual aid was requested from the City of Ocean City for an engine and two BLS units. Ocean City established an LZ at the rear of Somers Point Fire Station for the PennStar Medical helicopter. One subject was air lifted from Shore Medical Center, while the second subject was taken by ground to Shore Medical Center. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Bad Crash in Bargaintown
The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff responded to Mill Road and Fernwood Avenue on February 25, 2015, for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear arrived and established command with EHT Police, Ambulance Squad, and Atlanticare Paramedics already on scene treating the driver of a vehicle that was struck on the drivers side, spun and rolled onto its roof, struck a tree, then rotated in the opposite direction and came to rest upright, pinning the driver.
Firefighters, under the direction of the Operations Officer Bargaintown Captain Michael Oteague, secured the vehicle so they could extricate the driver, which was completed in approximately 15 minutes. The driver was removed and he and his wife were transported to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center. The crash is under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Firehouse Kitchen By Ray Cooney While attending the Long Island Fire Rescue and EMS Mega Show, I came across a table that supported the Terry Farrell Fund. Amongst New York City firefighters, Terry Farrell is well-known. He was a Rescue 4 FDNY firefighter that lost his life on 9/11. Being a 9/11 firefighter myself, this really hit home. I agreed to go to the Dix Hill Fire Department (Terry Farrell’s volunteer department) and cook with FDNY/EMS Firefighter Tom Russo. When we began cooking, Tom was quiet. I had to try and pull the words out of him by making jokes about the “rivalry” between the firefighters and EMS workers on the FDNY. I commented that I believe the EMS is a really hard job. You are dealing with people that are sick and that sometimes get sick all over you! Tom laughed and came out of his shell. He was making short ribs with risotto and a bread pudding desert. We made ribs on a few previous episodes, so let’s focus on the desert. I had no idea how easy it was to make bread pudding. But this was special bread pudding - it had a bourbon sauce. The episode started with us making the desert first because it takes time to bake in the oven. One thing I will say about bread pudding, it’s definitely not for someone on a diet. The recipe begins with two loaves of bread and heavy cream mixed together using your hands (just like my Blue Glove Tuna). Of course, sugar and vanilla extract (plus other items) are added to enhance the flavor. One spoonful of this heavenly desert is enough to set anyone back a month on their diet! After the pudding is baked, butter and bourbon are mixed together, while heating in a saucepan, to form a syrup, which is poured over the pudding. The meal we made was delicious. The ribs fell right off the bone, the risotto was al dente and the bread pudding was everything I thought it would be. I had too much and wound up ‘vegging out’ on their couch for half an hour. To find out about the Terry Farrell fund, visit terryfarrellfund.org. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen, visit firehousekitchenshow.com. To view episodes of Firehouse Kitchen, go to foodytv.com or watch us on NYC TV, channel 25 Fios or channel 22 Optimum.
BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE 2 loaves of cubed bread 1 quart of heavy cream 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 3 sticks of butter 1 cup of sugar 1/4 cup Bourbon Mix bread, cream, vanilla extract and egg in mixing bowl. Place blended ingredients into a greased baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Then mix butter, sugar and bourbon in a sauce pan, over low heat, until it becomes a syrup consistency. When pudding is baked, pour syrup over top of pudding and enjoy!
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Hydraulic Tool Training in Bargaintown
The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company #2 of the Egg Harbor at the Atlantic County Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Training Center. Township Volunteer Fire Department in Atlantic County participat- Exercises in door removal, purchase points, air bag location and - Fire News photo by Ken Badger ed in training on Hurst vehicle extrication tools on March 9, 2015, window removal were done.
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Seen on the Road
The Atlantic County EMS Class of 2015 undergoes training on March 15, 2015, at the Atlantic County Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center on CPR, fracture splinting, patient care and MVA extrication. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
A monument outside the Lambertville Fire Department in Mercer County is made of pieces of an old International fire engine. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Ice Training in Margate The City of Margate Fire Department put all four of its platoons through cold water rescue training, taking advantage of the frigid temperatures. Firefighters performed various rescue techniques, some using specialized equipment for personthrough-the-ice retrieval, and some using equipment carried on the apparatus for every day use that can be used in a pinch. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
MTPFA Perform 1700+ Smoke Detector Battery Fixes Monroe Township Professional Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F. 3170 (AFLCIO) representing the career firefighters in Monroe Township, have performed an extremely successful smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector battery replacement program for Fire District Three residents. The program concluded on December 31, 2014, with firefighters changing approximately 1,730 batteries throughout the communities and neighborhoods of Fire District Three. The program’s annual kick-off coincided with the beginning of fire prevention month in October and runs through the end of December.
Sicomac Wins Wyckoff’s Inspection Comp
Sicomac Engine Company No. 3 of the Wyckoff Fire Department won the Township’s 56th Annual Fire Department Inspection held on March 13, 2015, and concluded in an awards dinner ceremony the following night. The township volunteer firefighters spent many weeks dismantling, cleaning and repairing, the pumpers and trucks of the three fire companies that protect Wyckoff. They also spent countless hours honing up on their firefighting knowledge in preparation for the annual inspection. A panel of five independent firefighting experts (Chief James Dougherty of the Ramsey Fire Department, Deputy Chief Steven Kalman of the Hackensack FD, Chief Gregg Cariddi of the River Edge FD, Assistant Chief Ken Schulz of the Wood-Ridge FD, and Deputy Chief Kevin McCarthy
of the Clifton FD) conducted the inspections. Wyckoff Fire Chief Lou Graglia emphasized that the annual contest provides an opportunity for the department to ensure that the township’s firefighting equipment is in the best possible condition by conducting a thorough review of the fire trucks, equipment and the knowledge of the officers, drivers and firefighters. The inspection is an intense competition between Wyckoff’s three fire companies. The Wyckoff Fire Department is the only fire department in the state of New Jersey that conducts inspections of the condition of fire apparatus, and submits the firefighting knowledge of its firefighters and officers to the evaluation of outside experts. - Fire News photo by Dane Policastro
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‘Art’ Treon Remembered County Fire Coordinator Arthur ‘Art’ Treon responded to a working multi-family dwelling fire on November 18, 2014. While operating as fire coordinator, Treon began experiencing chest pains and difficulty breathing and passed away the following evening. . Art was Cape May County Fire Coordinator, Deputy Director of Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center. a former Chief of the Town Bank Fire Company. and a retired Lieutenant of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office. He was remembered during the 30th annual 200 Club Mass at St. Nicholas Toletine Parish and Brunch at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Mar 15, 2015. - Fire News photo by Alan Dumoff
Brick Poster Contest Winners
The Brick Township Fire Prevention Poster Contest Award Ceremony was held at Station 24 Herbertsville Fire Company on December 11, 2014. Winners were: Division 1, First and Second Grades: First Place - Jamey Terzi-Retes; Second Place - Emma Parncutt; Third Place - Sophia Connors; Division 2, Third through Fifth: First Place - Melanie Hiotis; Second Place - Michael Mancz; Third Place - Joselin Mastronardi, Honorable Mention - Kaydence Fischer; Division 3 Sixth through eighth: First Place - Ruth Witter;
Second Place - Kautyn Dorosz; Third Place - Julia Pecoraro; Division 4, ninth through 12th: First Place - Emily Lynch; Second Place - Kristen Brutko; Third Place - Taylor Rother, Honorable Mention - Julia Guerra and Lesley Lazaro; Division 6, K through Eighth: First Place - Matthew Sharp; Second Place - Vincent Verlangieri; Third Place - Donny Bartlinski; Nursery School: First Place - Chase Cranmer; Second Place - Jake Kiaschko; Third Place - Vince Camiscioli
Bogota FD Get Donation On February 27, 2015, the Bogota Fire Department received a generous donation of $2,500 for fire fighting equipment from the President and CEO of Bogota Savings Bank in Teaneck. (Left to right): Bogota Battalion Chief Joseph DiMauro, Firefighter Ken O’Donnell, Bank President and CEO Joseph Coccaro, Bogota Fire Chief Mike Brophy. - Fire News photo by E. J. Rode, BFD
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Port Reading Commissioners
(Above):Fire Commissioners of Port Reading Fire District 2 for 2015: (Standing left to right): Robert Santorelli, President; Joseph Zullo, Secretary; Mayor John McCormac, Lewis Huber, Treasurer; Louis Nardiello, Second Vice President; and Ken Galvach, 1st Vice President. (Right): Joseph Zullo with wife, Annalynn and granddaughter Emalee, after being sworn in as one of the Fire Commissioners of Port Reading Fire District 2, with Mayor John McCormac of Woodbridge Township. - Fire News photos by Steve White
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NYSAFC ANNOUNCES FIRE 2015 SPECIAL OPENING LECTURE: “IN HONOR OF THE CHARLESTON 9: A STUDY OF CHANGE FOLLOWING TRAGEDY” The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is pleased to announce the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference and FIRE 2015 Expo Special Opening Lecture: “In Honor of the Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy,” presented by Captain/ Training Officer Dr. David Griffin of the Charleston (SC) Fire Department. The education program, which is open to conference Full Term Registrants, will be held on Wednesday, June 17, from 0930 to 1130 in the Shenendoah Clubhouse at the Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York. On June 18, 2007, nine firefighters perished in a warehouse fire in Charleston, South Carolina. What was initially dispatched as a trash fire escalated into one of the most scrutinized events in national fire service history. David Griffin had the unfortunate experience of being the engineer on the first-due engine that day. As
he operated on the fireground, he witnessed things that he will never forget. In this program, Griffin will present firsthand accounts of that day, share never before seen video footage with radio traffic, and discuss the heavy toll this catastrophic event took on his life. He will review the incredible changes that he and the Charleston Fire Department have made following this tragedy, present scientific research regarding the change process, and explain how this event and his new, innovative research have changed the national fire service. Pre-register and learn more about the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference and FIRE 2015 Expo at www.nysfirechiefs.com. Education programs will be held Wednesday through Saturday, while exhibits will be open Thursday through Saturday. - Photo by John M. Buckman III
TRAINING OUTSIDE YOUR DEPARTMENT HAS MANY BENEFITS TRADE SHOWS OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION AND A PLACE TO MEET OTHER FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS We all agree on the importance of training. It provides the opportunity for career advancement; and advances in technology, research and equipment help us stay safe on the fireground. Your department strives to keep on top of new types of training, but have you considered the benefits to training outside of your department at a fire service trade show like Firehouse Expo? Consider this: • You can meet many national fire service leaders and see their different teaching styles in action. • You can meet fire service professionals from around the country and learn about their viewpoints on fireground tactics and strategies. • You can learn about the latest tactics, strategies and research taking place outside your department. • You can meet vendors to discuss recent purchases as well as your options regarding warranties and equipment maintenance. • You can meet fellow fire service professionals and develop new contacts in the fire service. And don’t forget that there are many other activities and events beyond the educational aspects of the conference. For example, at Firehouse Expo you can participate in these great events:
• A competition where teams compete in 10 timed events run in succession to simulate a common fireground scenario. • A 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held in conjunction with the NFFF. • The Firehouse Fit@Expo, which is designed to emphasize the importance of firefighter health and fitness. Of course, it often seems like it is too expensive to take part in outside educational opportunities. But trade shows like Firehouse Expo are proactively making it more cost-effective for fire service professionals like you to attend by offering special educational pricing. For example, this year Firehouse Expo will take $174 off a threeday package and $40 off a oneday conference package via its Discover Firehouse special educational offers. Trade shows provide a unique opportunity to learn, network and enjoy the brotherhood of the fire service. For more information visit FirehouseExpo.com
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Medevac Set Up
The Germania Volunteer Fire Company (Sta. 26-2) from the helicopter for a person that was injured in a fall at the facility. The Galloway Township responded to Tilton Road at the old Lennox old factory is being turned into a manufacturing facility for vinyl - Fire News photo by William McFarland China facility to establish a landing zone for the PennStar Medical fence.
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The Aromatic Scents of Spring
Ah, spring! When the smell of ‌ wood smoke is in the air! You def- prescribed burn along County Route 539 in Barnegat Township on - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe initely know its springtime when the New Jersey Forest Fire Service March 29, 2015. is out doing prescribed burns. Here, members of B Division do a
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Commercial Airliner Crash - MCI Drill
The Millstone Fire Department and the Millstone First Aid Squad were dispatched to the scene of a reported plane crash in a field behind the Middle School in Millstone Township. When Chief Carbin was on location he confirmed that a crash had taken place and observed multiple victims scattered around the fuselage and neighboring fields. He requested assistance from the neighboring mutual aid companies. EMS agencies arrived and, with firefighters, started to triage the victims. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s
Office had Field Comm 1 in place for the Unified Command represented with Chief Carbin (fire), and Captain Hoffman (EMS). The Emergency Service Response included 10 first aid squads, 10 fire departments and helicopters from the NJSP (South Star) and MONOC (MONOC 1). There were 86 victims evaluated by the responders. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas and Amy Batista
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Up Close & Personal Seaside Heights Fire Department Water Rescue Captain and 1st Lieutenant Tim Farrell with his son Nicholas Farrell during the Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge. Tim Farrell was in charge of coordinating and placing the water rescue teams throughout the ocean and on the beach during the event. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
Gloucester’s Iocona Retires
(Left): Chief of the Millville Fire Department Kurt Hess conferring with Vineland City Chief Robert Pagnani at a fire on February 19, 2015. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Congratulations to Lou Iocona on his retirement from the Gloucester County Emergency Response Center. Lou served the residents of Gloucester County for 34 dedicated years as a fire/EMS dispatcher. He served many positions during his tenure up to chief dispatcher. Congratulations on your retirement and go Phillies! - Fire News photo by Michael Breyer
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Up Close & Personal
Fifty-year ex-Chief Bill Ramaglia and Firefighter Mark Savino, Jr., of the Emerson Fire Department operating at an Edgewater multiple alarm fire in January 2015. - Fire News photo by Mark Savino Ex-Deputy Chief John Ciampo of the Wyckoff Fire Department, Protection Fire Company 1 prior to the department’s annual inspection. - Fire News photo by Dane Policastro
Ron Martinelli, Bob Hoffman, Kurt Hess (trying to stay warm at 3OF) at a fire in Millville on February 19, 2015. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Millville Chief Kurt Hess, Millville Captain John Wettstein, Firefighter T. Fawcett at a fire on February 19, 2015. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Obituary
Bayview’s Howard Conover, Sr.
Firefighters from throughout southern New Jersey came out to pay their final respects for past chief of the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, Howard Conover, Sr. Born and raised in Conovertown (NJ), he had a wonderful full life as a local bayman,
flight instructor, pilot, and firefighter. Howard was a life member of the Bayview Fire Co. for 75 years, 17 of those years as Chief. He retired as a truck driver with SunOil in 1976. Howard and his late wife, Dolores, wintered for many years in Lake Wales, Florida. Howard was a wonderful family man, and
his daughter Barbara, son-in-law Rick Edwards, and grandson Brian Edwards all became firefighters, with Brian being the first career firefighter in the family. In his younger days, Howard delivered fire trucks for the late Ernie Day, of Great Eastern Fire Apparatus. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Burlington’s James Liberatore
James ‘Libby’ Liberatore answered his final alarm on February 25, 2015, and was laid to rest at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Burlington, in a ceremony that was attended by firefighters from throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Libby was the kind of person that could walk into a room of a thousand people and come out with 100 friends, said one mourner. Liberatore was buried with full departmental honors.
Libby was the past-Fire Coordinator for Burlington County, past-Chief of the Burlington Township Fire Department, Chief Judge for the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Parade Judges Association, served as Delran Fire Company #1 Vice President, was a member of the Beverly Road Volunteer Fire Company, past-dispatcher for the Burlington Township Police Department, past-dispatcher for the New Jersey State Police, a member of
the security team for the Philadelphia Eagles, member of the Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania, past-President of the Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association, was a staunch supporter of the Burlington County Junior Firefighters, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! “The sun has faded from the sky, and now it is time to rest.” God Speed to our good friend … until we meet again. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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