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In this issue... Paterson, Collapse, FFs, Civilians Injured A house fire on the heels of another results in three buildings burning, and two FFs and two civilians hurt. See story on page 11
Hackensack 2-Alarmer Hackensack’s First Platoon makes quick work of a house fire. See story on page 16
MVAs from Around the State A quick look at six MVAs around summertime New Jersey See story on page 22
Monmouth Fire Academy Ribbon Cutting Th Academy officially opens its new burn building. See story on pages 32-33
Up Close and Personal A closer look at some of the faces behind the SCBA masks. See story on page 38
Obituary Egg Harbor Township’s Past-Deputy Chief Fred Nickles See story on page 50
PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40 Special Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 42 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 44 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 46
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Being Part of Something Bigger Fire News would like to offer its condolences to the family of Police Officer Miosotis Familia and to the New York City Police Department on the loss of this hero. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD, who was senselessly assassinated by a coward, while she was doing her job. I hope our leaders in government realize that the lives of all first responders working throughout our nation are at risk while they try to do a job that is designed to help the people they serve. I caution all first responders to be vigilant as they go about their daily duties. Every first responder that I know is proud of the job that they do. Our responders are the first line of defense in protecting the people of our country. They are proud to serve and protect the people of their community, no matter what the call is. First responders are proud of their country. As part of their uniform, they wear the American flag, which serves as a reminder to everyone that first responders are the first line of defense in keeping everyone safe. I was taught at a young age to respect the
American flag, along with the people who live under it and who wear it. The flag serves as a reminder that all first responders are part of something bigger. Along with our military, first responders risk their lives to keep us safe and free. (An aside: take the time to visit the website of the US Department of Veteran's Affairs. They have a PDF highlighting the guidelines for displaying the flag at www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flag display.pdf.) For those of us who display the American flag at our homes, take the time to reflect on its true meaning. When you leave your home to respond to a call, glance at the flag to remember you are the first line of defense in protecting the community that lives under this symbol of greatness. There is current legislation that is being voted on called the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act. H.R. 1892 was introduced by Connecticut Congressman John Larson on April 4, 2017. The Senate version, S.1108, was introduced by Montana Senator Jon
Tester on May 11. The legislation amends the U.S. Flag Code, affirming the ability of state governors, as well as the mayor of the District of Columbia, to order the lowering of the United States flag to half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line-of-duty. Please encourage your leaders in government to support this bill. Visit the Congressional Fire Service Institutes website at www.CFSI.org to follow the fate of this bill. Be proud of what you do as a first responder, but more importantly, stay vigilant as you serve your community. Let Police Officer Miosotis Familia's murder serve as a reminder that all of you are at risk as you try to protect the people you serve. …Dennis
In Memoriam
NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia We at Fire News would like to express our condolences to the family of NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, of the Bronx 46th Precinct who was assassinated on July 5, 2017, while sitting in her mobile command vehicle at the corner of East 183rd Street and Morris Avenue. Familia was a 12-year veteran with the NYPD and leaves behind 12year-old twins (Peter and Delilah) and a 20-year-old daughter, Gennie. Miosotis was one of 10 children raised in Washington Heights before she and her family moved to the Bronx. At her funeral service on July 12, Miosotis was posthumously promoted to Detective First Grade. The funeral was held 12 years to the day from when she joined the NYPD. New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill said, “This amazing woman, this mother, this daughter, this sister, this friend, this New York City Police Officer, was assassinated solely because of what she represented and for the responsibility she embraced. All her killer could see was a uniform, even though Miosotis was so much more ... There is nothing more human than a 48-year old mother of three, living
in the Bronx, who decided to swear an oath, put on a uniform and live a life with meaning.” According to The New York Times, Familia was only the third female officer killed in the department’s history. Her killer fled the scene but was shot and killed by police. “So where are the demonstrations for this single mom, who cared for her elderly mother and own three children? ... Why is there no outrage?” asked Commissioner O’Neill. Our condolences to the NYPD and Detective Miosotis Familia’s children and family. -Fire News photos by Lloyd Mitchell
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Announcements STIRLING BIKE RACE CANCELLED DONATIONS REQUESTED Due to major disruptions on key roads in Stirling due to new watermains being installed, the extremely popular firefighter's bicycle race had to be postponed until July 2018. The funds raised at the annual NJ Firefighter’s Bicycle Race, where firefighters race in their full turnout gear, are donated to the St. Barnabas Hospital Burn Center Foundation, which is New Jersey’s only certified burn center. Members of the Stirling Volunteer Fire Company respectfully ask readers to send a donation of $10 or more to them to replace the funds that would have been raised at the bike race. Your donations will be sent on behalf of all NJ firefighters — volunteer and paid — to the Burn Center (donations are tax deductible). Please spend your donation, payable to the Stirling Vol. Fire Company - Bike Race Committee at P.O. Box 123, Stirling, NJ 07980. Next year’s race will be held on the fourth Sunday in July in Stirling on all newly paved roads.
10TH ANNUAL CITY OF LONG BRANCH CIGAR DINNER The City of Long Branch Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 68 will hold their 10th Annual Cigar Dinner on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, 100 Ocean Avenue North, in Long Branch, from 1800 to 2200. The event includes four-hour open bar, one hour hostess served hors d'oeuvres, gourmet buffet dinner starting at 1900, six-plus cigars, cutters, matches and gift bag with ticket, and hand-rolled cigar demos (and purchases). Casual relaxed attire, please. Tickets — only 250 will be sold — are by advanced sale ONLY, no walk-ins! Tables are available. Tickets are $120 per person. For tickets or info contact Lt. Alfred F. Guzzi, Jr., by August 25, 2017, at 732-496-6418 or at FDLB155@comcast.net. Make checks payable to: FMBA Local 68, c/o Cigar Dinner, PO Box 2261, Long Branch, NJ 077402261.
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FMBA’S 15TH ANNUAL FALLEN HEROES 5K MEMORIAL RUN For over 100 years, The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) has been dedicated to aiding and assisting its fellow brothers and sisters and their families as well as educating and protecting New Jersey’s communities. The FMBA’s 15th Annual Fallen Heroes 5K Memorial Run, to be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, will again commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country on September 11. This annual event will memorialize the ultimate sacrifice of our brothers and sisters and honor all of the lives lost that day with up to 1,000 runners expected to register. Proceeds from last year's race, in the amount of $20,000, went to Rebuilding Warriors - Saving Warriors One Dog at a Time! This year we will once again be supporting this great charity and our veterans. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Race Chairman John Perrotto at 732-547-4615 or Bob Hill at 732-499-9250.
STRATEGY AND TACTICS FOR PRIVATE DWELLING FIRES SEMINAR Fires in one and two family homes account for the majority of structural fires in the United States. More than 70 percent of civilian injuries and deaths are due to fires occurring in private dwellings. Students attending Strategy and Tactics for Private Dwelling Fires will be able to recognize common characteristics of single and multiple family dwellings and associate their inherent hazards to their tactical and strategic decisions. Instructors will discuss primary company functions and strategic concerns from the engine, ladder and chief perspective to combat and manage these types of fires that are found in departments first due response local. The class will be held at the Wildwood Convention Center from 0800 to 1100 on September 14, 2017. Instructors are Capt. Bryan Emendecker and Deputy Chief Ed Glassman. This course is provided free of charge to NJ State Fire Chiefs Association Members. There is a $20 fee per person for nonmembers. For more information contact Chief Ron Stokes at 201-265-0924 or e-mail: rstokes@newmilfordschools.org.
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First You Have to Find the Accident
The volunteer fire companies of Richland and East Vineland responded to Route 54 and Pancoast Mill Road on May 21, 2017, for a report of an MVA with rollover and entrapment. Richland Chief Tony Monfredo arrived and reported nothing showing and was investigating further down Pancoast Mill Road where he discovered the crash. Richland Rescue 12-11, set up tools and proceeded to stabilize a vehicle that had struck a utility pole, rolled several times, and came to rest on its roof with one person trapped inside semiconscious. Upon the arrival of East Vineland Engine 12-21, their crew stretched a preconnect and assisted with their extrication tools in removing the victim by cribbing the vehicle and removing the doors. Once the victim was removed, he was transported by East Vineland EMS to Buena Regional High School where the Newtonville Volunteer Fire Company established a landing zone for the victim to be flown out. The cause of the crash was under investigation by the New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Vacant Bldg. Fire in Paterson Recently, Paterson Fire Dispatch transmitted a box for a possible building fire in the area of Paterson and Governor Streets. Companies arrived to a vacant two-story frame with the rear of the structure well involved. Firefighters forced entry and started ventilation as lines were stretched. Deputy 2 Chief Calamita arrived and reported all hands working with a defensive attack using several 2-1/2 inch handlines and a ladder pipe. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
Porch Fire Extends On May 9, 2017, the Clifton Fire Department was dispatched to Route 69 for a reported structure fire on a rear porch, extending to the home. Companies stretched a line into the first floor and rescued two dogs. The fire was quickly contained and truck crews started pulling down siding in the rear to extinguish the rest of the fire and check for extension. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Hot HVAC The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Cologne, and Laureldale responded to Black Horse Pike and the Atlantic Cape Community College Samuel Richards Hall B on April 16, 2017, for a report of an activated alarm with smoke in the building. Laureldale Chief Chris Tilley established command and Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., assumed operations. Operations located smoke in room B-147 and also discovered a HVAC unit that had been shut off. Firefighters checked the HVAC unit with a thermal imaging camera and discovered the motor in the unit was seized. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Atlantic County Brush Fire
The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company from the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department in Atlantic County was requested to dispatch Marine 3 by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Air support located the smoke was coming from the marshes across from Thompson Marina and was inaccessible and requested the response of Marine 3 after dropping several loads of water onto it with no effect. Upon the arrival of Marine 3, their crew quickly extinguished the fire. The cause was under investigation, as the fire involved a dock which is considered a structure. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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16 Displaced, 2 FFs and 2 Civs Injured, 3 Bldgs. Collapse and More April 14, 2017, was not a good day for Paterson firefighters Tour 3, as they fought back-to-back fires within an hour of each other. Soon after companies cleared the scene of a fire in a vacant dwelling on Harrison Street, they received word of a large column of smoke in the area of Market Street; the fire was later found at a vacant 2-1/2 story frame dwelling on Rose Street, which had extended to the B and D exposures. A second alarm was requested. Deputy Chief Henderson reported three dwellings heavily involved with extension into exposure D-1, a three-story frame under renovation. He also reported companies were having difficulties getting to the scene due to heavy traffic, numerous wires down in the street, and an ember problem which had already ignited an outside fire in the rear of a home across the street, He requested a third alarm. Due to the fire conditions companies were unable to enter any of the three buildings and two ladder pipes, two deck guns and numerous handlines were put into service. A fourth alarm was requested for manpower. All three buildings suffered major collapses and a collapse zone was set up in front of the buildings. Command requested emergency demolition due to the condition of the buildings and to assist with extinguishment due to fire continuing to burn in the rubble. Three buildings were destroyed and five more suffered damage, two firefighters and two civilians were injured, and 16 people were displaced. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Pleasantville Garage Fire The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to Cambria Avenue to investigate the report of smoke coming from a structure. The deputy chief arrived and reported smoke showing and requested a working fire box bringing mutual aid from Northfield (RIT), Absecon, ACY, and Farmington. Firefighters forced entry to a commercial garage and discovered a vehicle on fire inside the garage. Firefighters removed the vehicle and extinguished the fire. Command requested an investigator from the county prosecutor’s office. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Mays Landing Kitchen Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne were dispatched to Harding Highway, at the Sandpiper Condominiums on April 30, 2017, for a fire alarm. Mays Landing Chief Lou DeMartine arrived and established command and found a kitchen fire in an apartment that was out, but had heavy smoke in the structure. Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., was assigned operations and directed firefighters to ventilate the structure and to ensure all fire was extinguished as the fire heavily damaged the kitchen’s exhaust fan and cabinetry. Also responding were the Township of Hamilton EMS and Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Hammonton Kitchen Fire
The City of Hammonton Fire Department responded to Passmore Avenue on April 27, 2017, for a report of a structure fire with smoke showing from the windows of a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Mutual aid came from Collings Lakes and Elwood. Crews from the first-in Hammonton engine stretched a line into the front door, and a second to the rear along with a fan. Once firefighters got inside, they encountered a kitchen fire on the B/C side of the
first floor and smoke damage throughout. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, ventilated the structure, and overhauled. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Hammonton Fire Department Fire Investigator and the City of Hammonton Police Department. Also responding was Atlanticare EMS, and Atlantic City Electric Company. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Farmington Covers Pleasantville The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to North Franklin Avenue on May 24, 2017, for a structure fire. During the incident, the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company covered their station and upon their return stood by and filled SCBA from Utility 1546, while Pleasantville firefighters put their apparatus back into service. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Ocean Co. MVA On May 14, 2017, as the first of many heavy downpours swept through Ocean County, Stations 42 and 43 were dispatched to Route 35 and Forman Avenue for a two-car MVA. Engine 4211 and Rescue 4303 responded to assist with the clean up as there were no injuries. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Teaneck House Fire On May 24, 2017, the Teaneck Fire Department responded to Stuyvesant Avenue for a house fire with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the structure and Hackensack and Englewood were requested directly to the scene. Ground ladders were set up as lines were stretched into the building. All searches were negative and the fire was placed under control within an hour. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Heavy Damage at Dryer Fire The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to Hartford Drive on June 3, 2017, for a report of a dryer fire. Scullville Chief Steven Prisament established command, and requested RIT from the City of Somers Point. Heavy smoke was showing from the upper floors of a large, two-story, wood frame, singlefamily, and command had the crew of the first-due Scullville engine proceed into the building with a line. After the source of the fire was located, the fire was quickly brought under control, with the laundry room and kitchen sustaining heavy damage. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Hackensack 2-Alarmer
On June 21, 2017, Hackensack First Platoon responded to High Street for a fire on the second floor with a possible person trapped. Upon arrival, Deputy 1 requested a second alarm for fire and smoke showing from the rear of the second floor. Engine 4 stretched the initial handline as Ladder 1 and Rescue 1 begin search and ventilation. Engine 5 along with Engine 1 and Engine 2 stretched additional lines and assisted with opening up. The fire was knocked down in under 10 minutes and searches proved negative; the person reported trapped was contacted via cellphone. Teaneck, Englewood, and Hackensack UMC BLS and ALS also responded. -Fire News photos by Capt. Justin Derevyanik, HFD PIO
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Passaic House Fire Goes to 2 Alarms
On June 12, 2017, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Quincy Street for a reported structure fire. Ladder 2 reported visible smoke showing from the top floor. Companies efforts to enter the structure were hampered due to lack of access to the area in which the fire was located, delaying the fire attack. A second alarm
was struck, bringing a Carlstadt engine along with the rest of the Passaic companies to the scene. Entry was eventually made through the rear as fire started to vent through the roof on the C side. Once entry was gained the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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W. Paterson Burn Drill On June 15, 2017, units from Companies 1, 2 and 3 took part in a department drill on an acquired structure. The department also had a smoke machine on scene to help reduce visibility. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Training Bergen County’s Future
The Inter-Boro Mutual Aid Group comprised of the volunteer fire departments of Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Harrington Park, Haworth, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockliegh and Tenafly, sponsored another of its Junior Firefighter Drills at the Bergenfield Fire Training Center. The Inter-Boro Mutual Aid Group has strongly committed itself to support the development of its own and neighboring department’s junior firefighting programs. Junior firefighters (ages 15-17) train on fireground activities they can perform outside the fire building in order to support the regular firefighters. These activities include: establishing supply lines, stretching and operating hand-lines to protect exposures and laddering the fire building. They are also trained in the maintenance and use of SCBA. The drill was conducted by the instructors of the Bergenfield Fire Training Center and fire officers and senior firefighters of Inter-Boro Mutual Aid Group. The drill had the support of the Bergenfield and Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Teaneck Fire Department’s Box 54, its Canteen Unit. - Fire News story by Bill Auth, photos by Neil Shore
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Clinton Boro Celebrates 125 Years
Personnel from the Borough of Clinton in Hunterdon County cele- New Jersey State Parade Judges Association, the parade stepped off brated 125 years of dedicated service under dreary skies on May 20, and ended in the park where a gala celebration was held. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe 2017, with a gala parade that numbered 175 vehicles, and marchers who didn’t seem to mind the weather. After an inspection by the
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On May 27, 2017, the Kearny Fire Department responded to Elm and 3. Lines were stretched into the building, while mutual aid from Street for a structure fire. Engine 3 was first on scene and struck a Harrison, Jersey City, Belleville and North Arlington assisted. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti second alarm on arrival as heavy fire was showing on divisions 2
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MVAs Around the State
Mays Landing Extrication The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Laureldale responded on May 5, 2017, to the intersection of Old Egg Harbor Road and Keller Way for a report of an MVA. Laureldale Chief Chris Tilley established command and reported one vehicle into a utility pole with an entrapment. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived and assumed command and had Mays Landing Engine 1812’s crew stabilize the vehicle and use an assortment of extrication tools to push the dashboard off of the victim. The occupant was taken by EMS to the local trauma center. Also responding were Mays Landing EMS, Atlanticare Paramedics, Township of Hamilton Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Into the Woods The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Laureldale responded to Weymouth Road on June 2, 2017, for an MVA. Mays Landing Engine 1812, under the command of Captain Larry Birch, reported a single-vehicle crash off the roadway, which had struck several trees. The driver had self-extricated, but was requesting medical attention and was treated on the scene by Township of Hamilton EMS. Firefighters disconnected the battery and had to use chain saws to remove the trees so the vehicle could be removed. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
No, We’re Okay Will That Be To Go? On June 3, 2017, as a result of a two-vehicle collision, a van came to rest alongside the Dominos Pizza on Route 50 and Main Street in Mays Landing. The driver was issued a summons. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
On June 1, 2017, Clifton Engine 6, Ladder 3 and EMS-1 were dispatched to Broad and Notch Roads for an MVA with a rollover. Upon arrival of Engine 6 and EMS 1, a red SUV was found on its roof with a black sedan further down the road. All parties were able to self-extricate and EMS 1 took refusals from all involved. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
3-Car MVA on Black Horse Pike
Busy Day in Mays Landing
On May 30, 2017, the volunteer fire companies of Weymouth and Laureldale responded to the Citgo gas station on Black Horse Pike for a report of an MVA with entrapment. A sedan stopped in the eastbound lanes to turn into the gas station when another sedan struck it in the rear. A third vehicle also struck one car’s driver side. One driver had to be extricated, and was transported by Township of Hamilton EMS to the Atlantic City Medical Center Mainland. Also responding were Mays Landing Rescue Squad, Atlanticare Paramedics and Township of Hamilton Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company responded to Harding Highway on June 4, 2017, for an MVA. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived and established command for a single-vehicle accident that severed a utility pole and had the wires draped over the vehicle with the operator of the vehicle self-extricating and requesting medical attention. Firefighters waited for the arrival of Atlantic City Electric Company to de-energize the wires before they cut the battery cables and secured the vehicle. Also responding were Mays Landing EMS and Township of Hamilton Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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MVA-DUI-Distracted Driving Demo
On June 8, 2017, members of the Bloomfield Police Department, EMS and Fire Department Group 2 took part in a two-session simulationof a two-car accident as a result of drunk and or distracted driving. Before the demonstration, members stressed the seriousness and reality of the issue as well as reciting facts and telling students about the harsh realities and punishments that come with driving intoxicated. Three students played roles as passengers requiring extrication, as the driver was arrested and failed a sobriety test. This is the third year for this drill. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Teaneck House Fire
Just after noon on May 15, 2017, the Teaneck Fire Department responded to Warwick Avenue for a report of a house fire. Engine 4 advised of a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling, with the occupant at the front door and smoke showing from the second floor. BC 4 arrived and requested a second alarm. Companies located a fire on the first floor kitchen which had extended into the walls and traveled to the second floor. Englewood and Hackensack responded to the scene, and three lines were stretched. The main body of fire was knocked down in 10 minutes, and companies opened up to expose and extinguish hot spots and extension in the walls and ceiling. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
Brush Fire Call Extends
On May 3, 2017, Norma Fire and Rescue Station 24 along with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Unit C-10 Section Warden Chuck Hughes, responded to Gershal Avenue for a report of a brush fire. Hughes arrived to find a small area of leaves smoldering on the B side of a structure with police on location using dry chemical extinguishers. Fire was discovered in the exterior wall and Norma Chief Linda Kirtz had firefighters extend a line through an exterior Bilco door into the basement where they discovered the basement well involved. They backed out and went defensive. Command requested mutual aid from City of Vineland, Rosenhayn, Willow Grove and Centerton. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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South Orange Rescue Squad Cadets Bring Home the Gold On June 11, 2017, the South Orange Rescue Squad took part in the 5th Annual Bayshore EMS Cadet Competition in Keyport, New Jersey, at the Keyport First Aid Squad. This event brought EMS cadet teams from New York and New Jersey together for a two-day event that combines EMS skill competitions, educational experiences, training and socializing with likeminded peers. Competing against 35 other cadet teams, the South Orange Rescue Squad team won both first place in the Advanced Team category as well as the Grand Champion award for highest all around score. This is the first time the South Orange squad has entered the competition. In between events, cadets and their advisors were able try a variety of medical simulators brought to the event by the New Jersey EMS Task Force and the MONOC Paramedic Service. After the skills stations were completed, all in attendance got to watch MONOC Air 1, an aeromedical helicopter land. After getting to look in the helicopter and talk to the crew, cadets gathered for the awards ceremony. (Above): The South Orange Rescue Squad Cadet Team shows off their First Place Advanced Team Trophy and Grand Champion Trophy from the Bayshore State Cadet Competition. (Left to right): Squad President/EMT Troy Balog, Cadet Katrina Guterman, Cadet/EMT Victor Rothstein, Cadet/EMT Cole Fitzsimmons, Cadet/Certified First
Responder Lea Bachenheimer, and Training Officer/EMT Barry Bachenheimer. The South Orange Rescue Squad consists of 41 members and cadets. To find out more about the department, to join, or to make a donation, check out www.southorangerescuesquad.org, www.facebook.com/ southorange.rescuesquad or twitter @SORescueSquad. - Fire News photos by Lisa Salano and Barry Bachenheimer
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Newark Muster a Hit
On June 4, 2017, the Newark Fire Department Historical Society held their 50th anniversary muster at Washington Square in Newark. Despite the overcast weather, many trucks came out for the event. Trophies were given out in many different categories. Special thanks to Captain Rich Mackey and his staff for putting on a great event. - Fire News photos by J.P. Fortunato and Richard Huff
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Ammo Cooking Off in Nutley
Nutley firefighters had their hands full on May 18, 2017, when several calls came in for a house fire on Beech Street with conflicting addresses. As units arrived, heavy fire was showing from windows on the second floor of a 2-1/2 story frame home and a second alarm was requested. As companies were advancing attack lines towards the seat of the fire, ammo started going off forcing command to evacuate the crews from the home and attempt to knock down the fire from the exterior. As soon as conditions permitted, companies re-entered the home and started overhauling the second floor. However, the fire had already extended into the attic and heavy smoke was pushing from the roof. After several good pushes into the attic, all visible fire was knocked down with four lines stretched and operating. Several firefighters suffered from heat exhaustion and were treated by EMS, - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
Night Fight in Paterson
Recently, Paterson firefighters in the 1st Battalion responded for a possible building fire on 20th Avenue. On arrival companies found heavy fire on the first-floor rear of a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling extending to the upper floors. Several handlines were stretched into the building as the truck crew ventilated and opened the roof. Deputy 1 Chief Del Valle reported all hands working with the lastdue engine E-5 assigned as the FAST team. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Monmouth Fire Academy Ribbon Cutting
Fire Marshall Kevin Stout addressed a crowed of dignitaries, fire marshals and coordinators, instructors, fire officers and firefighters at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the academy’s new burn building. After much thought, design and construction, the Monmouth County Fire Academy will start using the newly built
addition, which features four floors, has multiple burn rooms within the structure, along with multiple forced entry points for both exterior and interior doorways. There is also a roof prop, accessible by truck, for cutting and ventilation. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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2017 Keyport First Aid Cadet Competition
Young emergency medical service providers from New Jersey and New York battled over bandages, splints and car wrecks all in good fun as part of the 4th Annual Keyport First Aid Cadet Competition. The day-long event held June 10, 2017, in Keypor, featured 115 competitors in 33 teams, who participated in events designed to test their abilities in basic and advanced skill categories, which included taking patient's vital signs, cardiac arrest, CPR and for some with advanced abilities, removing a patient from a mangled car. Throughout the day, teams moved from room to room at the Keyport Elementary School, where evaluators were set up to put competitors through a series of skills assessments. In each room, patients, made up too look like they were suffering from severe injuries, were on the floor and competitors were asked to treat their wounds. All along, evaluators provided details about the injuries. - Fire News photos by Richard Huff
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Hasbrouck Heights Holds 10th Annual Barbecue On June 7, 2017, the brothers of Engine One Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department held their Annual Barbecue now celebrating 10 years. The barbecue, which started out as a get-together cooking hot dogs and hamburgers after a June drill, morphed into an annual event to which the entire Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department and their families are invited. Creating the barbecue was the brainchild of nowCaptain Tim Moots and Secretary Justin Watrel. This year’s grillmasters were Captain Tim Moots and Lieutenant Bernie Valente and the all the side dishes and desserts were made by Secretary Justin Watrel. With 45 members of the department, their families, honorary members and their families in attendance, a nice night was had by all. Special thanks to all the members who assisted in set-up and clean-up. - Fire News photo by Justin Watrel
BBQ Demo in East Windsor On June 17, 2017, firefighters from East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company 2 provided live demonstrations for residents to illustrate what happens when grease or fat builds-up in your backyard grill. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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EMSCNJ Scholarships for 2017
EMSCNJ 12th District Vice President Edna Deacon congratulates scholarship winners (Left to right): Sara Dorrothy of the Milton First Aid Squad, and Andrew Lopuch, Brendan Erickson and Jake Lepore, all of the Sparta Ambulance Squad.
EMSCNJ 2nd District Vice President Dan Sullivan with Scotch Plains Rescue Squad members David Lugara and Patty Buckridee, who accepted the scholarship on The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) has awarded 16 scholarships to young EMS volun- behalf of her daughter, Karolyn Buckridee. teers. Winners of the 2017 Cadet Scholarship are: Andrew Belanger (Keyport First Aid Squad); Emily Davis (Colts Neck First Aid); Victorian Dennison (Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad); Sara Dorrothy (Milton First Aid Squad); Brendan Erickson (Sparta Ambulance Squad); Shannon Kuehm (Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad); Jake Lepore (Sparta Ambulance Squad); Andrew Lopuch (Sparta Ambulance Squad); David Lugara (Scotch Plains Rescue Squad); Bret Pine (Keyport First Aid Squad); Kaitlyn Rainey (Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps). The $500 cadet scholarship is for qualifying graduating high school students who are cadet and/or junior members of EMSCNJ squads, and who plan to pursue college-level degrees. Winners of the 2017 Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship are: Karolyn Buckridee (Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Fanwood Rescue Squad); Brian Dowing (Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Fanwood Rescue Squad, Ocean Grove First Aid Squad); Jennifer Germinario (Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad); Kaitlyn Oldewurtel (Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps); Evan H. Schulz (Cranford First Aid Squad). EMSCNJ 18th District Vice President and The Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is awarded to EMSCNJ-affiliated volunteers earning Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps memadvanced degrees in any medical field. The $1,000 grant was established in memory of Lawrence, a ber Alison Wallin congratulates scholarship mobile intensive care nurse, advanced practice nurse and educator with Rutgers University. winners Kaitlyn Oldewurtel (center) and - Fire News photos by Sylvie Mulvaney/EMSCNJ Kaitlyn Rainey.
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Up Close & Personal
Scullville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary 3 members Wessner and Jenkins at the Egg Harbor Township Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2017. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Teaneck Firefighter Tim Moots accepts the Best in Show Trophy from Newark Captain Rich Mackey for his 1945 L-85 Mack that originally served with the Fairview Fire Department. - Fire News photo by J.P. Fortunato
Firefighter Clarence Abbot of the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company at the township’s Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2017. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Lieutenant Candace Farrell of Philadelphia Fire Department's Engine 18 and family along with Smokey Bear at Dorothy’s 60th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Newark Captain Rich Mackey presented Hackensack Deputy Chief Peter Danzo a trophy for second place in the privately-owned category at the Newark Muster for his 1980 Mack CF pumper that originally served as Engine 218 in the FDNY then served a second life in Williamstown, PA. - Fire News photo by J.P. Fortunato
Passaic Firefighter Anna Castillo at a June 12, 2017, structure fire. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Barbecue On June 11, 2017, the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association in partnership with the Firemen’s Home of Boonton sponsored their annual June barbecue. The members of the kitchen staff cooked a wonderful meal for the residents and it was served by the members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association. The Bergen County Firemen’s Pipe and Drum opened the entertainment festivities, followed by an afternoon concert from The Dixieland Band. This wonderful event could not have happened without the help of the staff of the Firemen’s Home of Boonton, especially the activities and kitchen staff, and the members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association, a group of dedicated firefighters and retired firefighters from around Bergen County. - Fire News photos by Justin Watrel
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Tuckerton Fill-the-Boot Drive
EHT at Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day weekend is when firefighters throughout the state hold fill-the-boot drives. The West Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Company held theirs on May 28, 2017. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
The Egg Harbor Township Fire Department in Atlantic County participated in the township’s Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2017. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Are You Mentally Prepared to Handle Summer Emergencies? The truck is loaded and you’re technically prepared for whatever comes your way. Your extensive training makes responding to emergencies second nature. However, summer brings with it extreme calls and conditions. With more people on the bridges and beaches, accidents are bound to happen. Severe weather and extreme heat like to fan the flames and don’t care who or what is in their path. But emergency responders take destruction or damage of life to heart long after the call is over. Healing needs to happen for emergency responders as much as it does for victims. This summer, New Jersey has already seen multiple drownings, fatal car accidents (some involving recent graduates) and even accidents and suicides in which we lost our own. Ask yourself how prepared you are to deal with the aftermath of an accident? What training will you use to deal with the trauma inflicted on you when you respond to the accidental or suicidal death of one of our brothers or sisters? Often, help is available but largely ignored due to the stigma that is associated with mental illness. According to David Wiklanski, a Firefighter/EMT with the New Brunswick Fire
Department and renowned instructor/speaker on behavioral health, the fact is that responders are not requesting the help that they should be when they need it, which leads to a higher suicide rate than most people realize. According to Jeff Dill at the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, we have lost 35 firefighters and eight EMS personnel) nationwide to suicide. At the 2017 NJEPA Conference, Wiklanski discussed the prevalence of PTSD in civilian society versus in our career field, what the clinical definitions are, and the behavioral issues that we will notice when a mental health issue is typically beginning. More importantly he offered resources to attendees beyond standard employee assistance programs. Should you find yourself or a colleague struggling with symptoms such as increased drinking, drug abuse, sleeplessness, absenteeism, outbursts, etc., it is time to reach out to Princeton House Behavioral Health or one of the other peer services available. Princeton House program staff are former police, corrections officers and combat veterans with social work and psychology credentials. In-patient admissions is 800-242-2550, out-patient is 888-437-1610. Or try the National Volunteer
Fire Council (NVFC) Fire/EMS Help Line at 888-731-3473 (FIRE). The helpline does intake and connects you with available resources. Wiklanski encourages all responders to add these numbers to their phones so that even if they don’t need help, they have access to the information to get it to someone who might. Stay tuned for more information on this critical issue at the 20th Annual NJEPA Conference next April 30 through May 4, 2018. NJEPA is now accepting the Call For Papers for next year’s panel of speakers. As always, if you have questions, want to connect to this year's speakers or want to reach our board, call 609-548-8357 for more information. We can connect you. NJEPA is a not-for-profit organization that hosts the annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference for all persons and agencies involved in the emergency management field. The annual conference provides training, coordination, and promotes the development of public & private partnerships in planning, response, recovery and mitigation in all types of emergencies.
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Explosion and Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Laureldale, along with the Germania and a water tender from the Atlantic City Air National Guard, responded to Linden Avenue on May 2, 2017, after Laureldale Chief Chris Tilley and Cologne Chief Shawn Valluri both heard an explosion near Chief Tilley’s home. Chief Tilley ran outside and saw flames coming from his neighbor’s property and called dispatch and reported the structure fire. Cologne Chief
Valluri arrived, established command and reported a large shed fully involved. Firefighters knocked down the fire with the additional companies assisting with overhaul. The fire was under investigation by the Township of Hamilton Fire Officials and Police detectives. Also responding were the Township of Hamilton EMS and Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Belleville House Fire
On May 26, 2017, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Union Avenue for a reported house fire. Shortly after arrival, heavy fire started to self-vent through the porch on the A side while crews from Truck 1 laddered the roof and Engine 2 stretched a line into the front door. The bulk of the heavy fire was knocked down by an aggressive and quick attack from the crew of Engine 2 while an engine company from Bloomfield and a truck from Nutley, East Orange and North Arlington also responded. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Firehouse Kitchen In a very funny e-mail I received from the Sloatsburg Fire Department, located in upstate New York, they commented on the show I did with Firefighter Mike Brockbank from the FDNY. Mike was cooking with a plastic fork. In Mike’s defense, all the silverware was locked up in the firehouse in which we were cooking and house watch couldn’t find the key. So like any good fireman, fireman find a way! This spurred the Sloatsburg comment, “Why don’t you come to Sloatsburg to film a show, where we have real knives and forks to cook with?” I happily accepted. Sloatsburg is a beautiful, little town about 15-miles northwest of the Hudson River (off the New York Thruway). When I arrived at the firehouse, they were just getting back from a run. I said to one of the firemen, as he was stepping out of his bunker gear, “Hi. I’m Firefighter Ray and I’m here to film Firehouse Kitchen.” He replied, with a big smile, “Oh, you’re the guy. The cook’s committee is in the back.” The firehouse was an old one. It had a recreational room that looked like the inside of an old barn, but in a good way. It added to the old-time country feel of the town. Around back, I met John Barcowski, Jack Collins and Ronnie Herman. John was the head cook and was bigger than life. John, with a great big smile, asked, “Are you ready for some jambalaya? But first, we have to have an adult beverage.” I said with a smirk, “Of course we do.” This turned out to be a great show. John and Jack had great chemistry cooking together. They were ‘busting each other's chops,’ telling fire stories and sharing Sloatsburg history, while Ronnie did all the prep work in the background. He was the man behind the scenes. On this episode, I introduced our firehouse pride moment. Sloatsburg’s pride was a 1954 Dodge pickup. It was a small pick-up with four-wheel-drive that had a pumper on it and could go anywhere! It was perfect for brush fires. Hey, they are in the Catskills, so it’s an essential vehicle for their department. The jambalaya was delicious, and we made some heart-attack Italian bread. It wasn’t so much the meal that made my experience at this firehouse one to remember, it was the guys. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com or visit us on Facebook.
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Slice kielbasa, peppers, onions and olives. Make sure all shrimp and crayfish are de-shelled. In a large sauce pan, sauté kielbasa until golden brown. Add green peppers and onions. As they soften, juices will fill the pan. Pour in cup of dried rice (add water if needed). Reduce to a high simmer and cover. Once rice is cooked, add shrimp and crayfish. Use garlic powder, salt and pepper and cajun seasoning to taste. Mix together. Add more water if needed. When just about done, add the olives. Stir together and serve.
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FDSOA APPARATUS SYMPOSIUM CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) Annual Apparatus Maintenance and Specification Symposium will celebrate its 30th Anniversary January 15-17, 2018, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The first symposium was created after a series of meetings initiated by the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ staff, fire chiefs, several state mechanics’ associations and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers Association to address issues concerning apparatus, maintenance and maintenance personnel. I n 1 9 8 8 , the f ir st Appa r a tus Maintenance and Specification Symposium was held in Fort Worth, Texas, through the efforts of Fire Chief Larry McMillen, Fort Worth Fire Department, Bob Barraclough, Span Instruments, and Mary McCormack, International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI). In 1989, after the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) was established as a subsidiary of the ISFSI, the Apparatus Symposium was moved to a hotel on Sandlake Road in Orlando,
Florida. The symposium was designed to be educational and limited to table tops, not exhibits. Topics covered a range from preventive maintenance efforts to issues of liability and new safety standards. As the conference grew, it moved to the Rosen Plaza hotel on International Drive. In 2013, the FDSOA headquarters were moved from Massachusetts to Michigan, and the Apparatus Symposium and the annual Safety Forum are co-located and held the same week, alternating between Orlando and Scottsdale, AZ. “Thirty years is a major accomplishment to sustain a very unique conference,” said Rich Marinucci, executive director for FDSOA. “Fire apparatus has changed significantly over the past thirty years and most importantly, the focus on safer apparatus for fire and EMS personnel. FDSOA is proud to continue to support improvements and education in safety.” T h e 3 0 t h F D S O A A n n u a l Apparatus Maintenance and Specification Symposium will feature keynote speakers: Brad Pinsky, attorney and fire chief; Garry Briese, executive director, Colorado State Fire Chiefs; and Chief Bruce Varner (ret.). For further details: Rich Marinucci, e-mail: fdsoa@fdsoa.org.
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HONORING OUR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS Register for the 3rd Annual National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at Belmont Park • The event will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Belmont Park. Register in advance at www.nationalstairclimb.org. • Fees: $35 for the Climb. $50 for the Climb and After Party. $50 for Climb Supporters and After Party
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floors in the Twin Towers. All climbers will receive a t-shirt On October 1, 2017, join hundreds of other firefighters and a name badge for the firefighter they are honoring. in New York to honor the fallen at the 3rd Annual The stair climb is a family event and we encourage National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at you to bring your spouses, children, family and Belmont Park. friends. An After-Climb Party and Races will begin “The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at 1130, featuring a BBQ buffet and unlimited performs extraordinary work providing resources draft beer and soda. There will also be bounce casfor the families of fallen heroes across the countles, pony rides and fun for the entire family. In try,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “By addition, the New York Racing Association will rafclimbing steps each year, every participant not only fle two 2018 Belmont Stakes Day reserved seats valraises funds to support the families of FDNY memued at $200 each, and will assign a minimum of five bers who made the Supreme Sacrifice, they also ensure race names for the FDNY to use to honor their fallen. those we have lost are never forgotten.” For more information and to register, go to www.nationalstairGates open and on-site registration begins at 0830. Firefighters will climb the equivalent of 110 stories to symbolize the number of climb.org.
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Pt. Pleasant Boat Race Parade
On May 20, 2017, Point Pleasant Beach Stations 42 and 43 led a parade for the Offshore Powerboat Association the day before their ocean race. The parade was the last event of a four-day weekend full of events. During the race, two boats collided killing one crewmember and leaving the co-driver in the hospital. The crew of a second boat were uninjured, but their boat sank. The rest of the races were cancelled, a sad ending to what was, overall, a great weekend. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Dorothy Barbecue The Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company from Weymouth Township in Atlantic County officially kicked off the summer season with their 60th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q that always draws a crowd. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Clifton Wets Down New Engine Members of the Clifton Fire Department training on their brand new 2016 Pierce Arrow XT Engine which will be assigned to Engine Company 6. With the addition of this rig, all five engine companies and two ladder companies have Pierce Arrow XTs. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Obituary
Egg Harbor Township’s Fred Nickles
The Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Fire Department in Atlantic County regrets to announce the passing of past-Deputy Egg Harbor Township Chief Fred Nickles, who answered his final alarm on June 17, 2017. Fred was an educator and administrator, including Committeeman, Freeholder and State Assemblyman, and was a past-Chief of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company. Fred was laid to rest following full department services by his fellow firefighters, friends and family, who thank him for his years of dedicated service. He was a good friend. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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