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FIRE DESTROYS FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS IN DOVER

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Dover, OH – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers was declared a total loss after an early morning blaze on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Passersby called the Tuscarawas County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center shortly after 4:30 A.M. reporting flames shooting from the roof of the restaurant. At 4:35 A.M., dispatchers toned out Dover firefighters from their North Station 2 and Main Station, New Philadelphia, and Bolivar.

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Rookie Firefighter Sam Springstein with his family, Fire Chief Steven McGill and Mayor Steve Fulop.

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Jersey City, NJ - The Jersey City Fire Department added 15 new members on the morning of January 14th during a ceremony that attracted local and national media personnel. The City Council Chambers in City Hall was standing room only as family, friends, city officials and first responders gathered to see the new firefighters sworn in by Mayor Steven Fulop and Chief of Department Steven McGill.

Among the new recruits was the son of Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, Sam Springsteen.

His parents and family members watched with pride as he was sworn in. Sam, 25, is the youngest of Bruce and Patti Scialfa's three children. Sam has previously served as a volunteer firefighter in the state.

As usual, the department's ceremony was professional in every way, leaving good memories of this important day for recruits and their families. The recruits were led into the chambers by the Fire Department Honor Guard and the Jersey City Firefighter's Pipes and Drums Emerald Society. The Springsteen rookie wasn't singled out during the swearing-in, he was just one of the new recruits.

“This is my son's day,” The Boss said after the ceremony.

“We're very proud of him.”

In reference to his completed training at the Morris County Pub-

JUMP TO FILE #011720110 lic Safety Training Academy, Sam Springsteen said, “It wasn't easy.”

These new members also received EMT training.

Chief McGill pointed out that the Fire Department now has its first two sisters on the job. Battalion Chief Constance Zappella stood with her sister, Francesca, as she took the oath. Francesca had served the city as a police officer for three years.

“If I hadn't seen how much she loved her job I don't think I would've switched over,” Francesca said of her battalion chief sister.

The Fire Department now has 666 members protecting the city of nearly 200,000. Mayor Fulop was proud of the fact that the city no longer has a “brown out” policy, that closed as many as five fire companies on a shift when manpower was low.

The other new appointed firefighters are: Thomas McFarlane, John Bramley Jr., Conor Keim, Shane Richeal, Jason Garrison, Omar Soto, Sean Brady, Connor Wujciak, Angel Ortez, Francis Degnan, Richard Ferment, Andrew Crilly and Luke Gibbons.

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Fire Destroys Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Dover Dover, OH – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers was declared a total loss after an early morning blaze on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Passersby called the Tuscarawas County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center JUMP TO FILE# shortly after 4:30 031620116 A.M. reporting flames shooting from the roof of the restaurant. At 4:35 A.M., dispatchers toned out Dover firefighters from their North Station 2 and Main Station, New Philadelphia, and Bolivar.

Dover Captain Brooks Ross was first on scene with Utility 208 and E-201 and reported to incoming units that flames were showing. Dover firefighters found flames in the attic space and a partial collapse in the rear kitchen/stock areas. Being that the restaurant was unoccupied with tremendous flame growth, Captain Ross immediately went on the defensive.

The next unit on scene was Dover L-209, which set up it’s 100’ ladder on the 'A' side, in the front lot, and joined E-201’s 50’ Snozzle which was positioned on the structure’s 'D' side in an aerial attack to knock down the flames, which could be seen by motorists on nearby I-77. Water was supplied via 6” LDH supply lines from nearby hydrants which forced Dover police officers to shut down busy North Wooster Avenue to traffic.

Soon after, New Philadelphia E-2101 and T-2109 arrived on scene followed by Bolivar Fire Department’s Chief 1 and E-103 which provided manpower and relief crews. The combined crews worked throughout the early morning to knock down the flames, which were fueled by petroleum-based urethane building panels that created a tremendous fire load. Melting panels cooled by the master streams created shields that allowed flames to burn in the voids.

Dover firefighters declared the fire under control around 9:00 A.M. and units were released soon after. Fire investigators continue to work to determine the cause of the blaze. The structure and contents were declared a total loss.

Freddy's at the 2-1/2 hour mark still pumping fire and smoke.

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View of Freddy's from the 'B' side with New Philadelphia E-2101 and Bolivar E-103 in position to deploy back-up lines.

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West Virginia: Mark Horwich, 51 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Clover-Roane Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Firefighter Mark Horwich was responding to a structure fire in an engine when it was involved in a rollover crash.

Firefighter Horwich died at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the crash.

Alabama: John A. Bresnan, 58 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 10, 2020 Death Date: January 10, 2020 Fire Department: Morton-Rutledge Volunteer Fire Company Station 13 Initial Summary: On Friday, January 10, 2020, Fire Chief John A. Bresnan was found unresponsive in his office at the Homewood Fire and Rescue Service. He was immediately transported to Brookwood Baptist Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from a medical emergency that has yet to be determined.

Texas: David Eric Hill, 39 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: January 11, 2020 Death Date: January 11, 2020 Fire Department: Lubbock Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Lieutenant David Hill and another firefighter responded to the scene of a vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas. While working at the scene, Lieutenant Hill, the firefighter, and a police officer were hit by a passing vehicle. Lieutenant Hill and the firefighter were immediately transported to the hospital where Lieutenant Hill passed away from the injuries he sustained. The other firefighter is listed in critical condition. The police officer died at the scene.

Minnesota: Daryl "Taddy" Drusch, 49 Rank: Chief Incident Date: January 12, 2020 Death Date: January 13, 2020 Fire Department: Howard Lake Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 12, 2020, late in the evening, Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch responded to an EMS call for a car submerged in ice. Early Monday morning, January 13, 2020, he suffered an apparent heart attack at his home and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away.

Connecticut: Timothy P. Smith, 56 Rank: Fire Marshal Incident Date: January 19, 2020 Death Date: January 19, 2020 Fire Department: Orange, CT Fire Marshal's Office Initial Summary: On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Fire Marshal Timothy P. Smith was returning home after responding to a house fire in Orange, CT. His vehicle left the road and hit a tree. Fire Marshal Smith died instantly from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

Alaska: Roger D. DeLongchamp, 66 Rank: Driver-Operator Incident Date: January 18, 2020 Death Date: January 18, 2020 Fire Department: Willow-Caswell Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Driver-Operator Roger D. DeLongchamp was preparing to depart the station in a tanker on an emergency response for a reported structure fire when he collapsed.

He was immediately treated by other responders but efforts were unsuccessful. Driver-Operator DeLongchamp was declared deceased at 0300hrs from an apparent heart attack.

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Pre-Dawn Explosion Levels Columbus Home, Two Injured in Blaze Columbus, OH - Hamilton Township Fire Crews responded to a residential fire after an explosion rocked the Enchanted Acres mobile home park on Janice Marie Blvd., just south of I270, at 6:42 A.M. on February 5th.

JUMP TO FILE# Columbus Fire 031620110 crews also responded to the scene, where crews found two injured people near the demolished single-story structure when they arrived. The two were transported to area hospitals for treatment as firefighters extinguished the blaze that was hot enough to melt siding off of neighboring homes.

A debris field extended into the yards of surrounding homes after the explosion, which was heard a mile away. The cause of the pre-dawn explosion remains under investigation.

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NYSAFC Announces the Appointment of Chief Bruce Heberer as Chief Executive Officer The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Bruce E. Heberer as chief executive officer of the association, effective January 1, 2020.

In this role, Heberer will serve in a part-time capacity overseeing the association’s four staff members at NYSAFC headquarters and will be responsible for operations of the not-for-profit organization.

The chief executive officer position replaces the previous executive director position. The position name was changed to bring the title back in line with the NYSAFC Constitution and ByLaws; however, the duties of the office shall remain the same.

Heberer served as a member of the association’s board of directors from September 2016 to December 2019, and along with Past President John Sroka, was an interim executive director from September 2018 to December 2019.

A career member of the City of Johnstown Fire Department in Fulton County since 1987, Heberer has been serving as chief of department since 2006. He was also the municipal training officer from 1998-2006. Additionally, Heberer has been a member of the Berkshire Fire District since 1986, where he is currently a line captain and chairman of the board of fire commissioners. Heberer has served as a deputy emergency management officer/fire coordina-

JUMP TO FILE #031020111 tor for Fulton County since 1996 and as a New York state fire instructor assigned to Fulton County since 1990. He is an adjunct to the New York State Academy of Fire Science and is a primary instructor with the New York State Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program. Heberer is also a New York state certified police officer and served as a part-time road patrol deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served in the U.S. Navy as a damage control man from 19821986.

Heberer has been a member of NYSAFC since 1988 and has served as an association HandsOn Training instructor for many years. He is active with numerous state and national firematic organizations, including the Career Fire Chiefs of New York State, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, and International Association of Arson Investigators.

Bruce’s father, Edward Heberer, served as chief of the City of Johnstown Fire Department from 1983-1996 and was president of NYSAFC from 19951996.

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A few members of the Zoar VFD family show off t-shirts donated by the local business association commemorating the department's 170th Anniversary.

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This E-One Heavy Rescue previously served the Baltimore City, MD FD before finding it's way to Ohio.

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Second-Alarm Fire Does Significant Damage to Columbus Home Columbus, OH - On Tuesday evening, January 21st, the Columbus Ohio Division of Fire Alarm office took calls reporting a fire in the area of South 22nd Street.

Upon arrival crews had heavy fire showing from a JUMP TO FILE# dwelling. A second- 012220110 alarm was called in and several handlines were in use, along with crews venting the roof.

The Columbus Fire Auxiliary was also on scene to assist the full time crews, along with Box 15 Rehab.

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The Hauser Lake Fire Protection District recently placed The Berlin Twp. Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 Sut- Smith Ambulance recently placed this 2019 Chevy Colthis M1088 military chassis/Firovac 500/2000 wildland phen 1500/1000/20 rescue pumper into service as E-31. orado into service as Utility 80. It supports the Aultman tanker into service as T-733.

Hospital Base.

The Peninsula Twp. FD recently placed this 2019 The Western Holmes Fire District now runs this 2015 The Chesterfield VFD recently placed this 2020 Int'l/Firovac 1000/3000-gallon Hawk QP self-loading Int'l/Firovac 1000/3000 Tanker into service as Tanker 1. Sutphen 1500/1000 pumper as E-601. tanker into service.

The New Philadelphia Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 The Central Fire District recently placed this 2016 Rosen- The Apple Creek VFD recently placed this 2019 Western Ford/Excellance ambulance into service as Medic 2110. bauer 1500/1000 Pumper into service as E-91.

Star/Firovac 2600-gallon Hawk self-loading tanker into service as T-108.

The Alliance Fire Dept. recently placed this Ford/Lifeline The Apple Creek Fire Dept. recently placed this 2019 The Uhrichsville FD recently placed this 2019 ambulance into service as Rescue 16.

Ford F-250 into service as U-107.

Ford/McCoy Miller ambulance into service as Medic 1911.

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Zoar Engine 1602 establishing fill site operations during a scrap yard blaze.

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Dover Ladder 209 at work during an early morning blaze that destroyed Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Dover.

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Mineral City T-1404 and Dover T-204 at the fill site during a scrap yard fire.

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35th Annual Alliance Pump-In at Glamorgan Castle Deemed Another Success Alliance, OH – The weather was perfect again for Alliance Pump-In, held on the grounds of the historic Glamorgan Castle on Sunday, August 3rd, 2019. There were fire trucks, and plenty to see and do at the 35th Annual PumpIn. The event was sponsored by the Alliance Firefighters Local 480 and was the kick-off event for the week-long Alliance Carnation Festival.

The oldest unit on display was brought by Ted Elder and family. Ted displayed the pumping capabilities of his 1925 Ahrens Fox 750-GPM Pumper, which previously served Dover, Ohio. Other classic trucks present were Rick Staffer’s 1968 Chevrolet Cab-Over FMC pumper, formerly from East Canton, and Henry Sheaffer’s 1951 Mack/American pumper that

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JUMP TO FILE #090619149 once served Canton Township. Another interesting truck that drew a lot of attention was Steve Clark’s 1976 Dodge/FMC mini-pumper that came from the Clark VFD of Clark, Pennsylvania.

There were a couple surprises this year, including Heavy-Rescue 1 from Baltimore, Maryland which is now owned by a local collector.

The 1993 E-One heavy rescue looked like it was ready to catch a fire. Berlin Township brought their new 2019 Sutphen Monarch 1500/1000/20 rescue pumper, which featured a striking silverover-red paint scheme. Another new truck this year was Alliance’s “new’ Rescue 16.

The Ford/Medtec ambulance was obtained from Sarchione Ford who helped sponsor and letter the new unit.

Other units on display included Alliance's Pierce Dash CF E-13, Pierce Ladder 12, and E-One Tower 14, Lexington Twp.’s Rosenbauer Ladder 3 and Medic 4, Atwater’s Kenworth/Sutphen T118 and utility 1126, Marlboro Twp.’s Peterbilt/Midwest T-118 and KME rescue pumper, Homeworth Vol. Fire Co. International/Pierce E-176, Washington Twp.’s International/Rosenbauer pumper E-2, KME tanker T-1 and Polaris mini-Brush truck, Lexington Twp.’s Spartan/Precision E-1, and Sebring’s Pierce Quantum L-1 and Ford F-250 Chief’s unit.

The Stark FD Rehab Unit displayed several of their units and provided rehab services for firefighters and guests who needed a break from the heat and sun.

Other events that took place over the course of the day included timed firefighter relays, extrication demonstrations, and a water barrel tournament. Also present was a plywood house that allowed children to knock down flames with an attack line. A grand fire truck parade kicked off at 1:00 P.M., and the afternoon’s activities included an exciting and spirited water barrel completion. This year was noteworthy because Marlboro Township’s Team 1 and 2 took first and second place in all events after beating out some excellent competition to get to the finals.

The Alliance Pump-In is traditionally held in early August, in conjunction with the Alliance Carnation Festival. The Muster kicks off the week-long event, which includes a rib burn-off, balloon launch, concerts, beauty pageant, fashion show, golf tournament, road races, carnival rides and the Carnation Festival Grand Parade.

Ted Elder's 1925 Ahren-Fox Pumper that once served Dover, OH.

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Pumping water at the Pump-In on the grounds of the Gamorgan Castle.

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The FDRU crew was on hand to cool firefighters and visitors.

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Under the contract, RIBCRAFT will build and deliver an estimated 48 of the 11-Meter Expeditionary Mine Counter Measure Boat.

RIBCRAFT has also been providing the U.S. Navy with 7-Meter shipboard RIBs since 2014.

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"My name is Mike Dauner and I recently finished this tattoo at Casa Di Dolore in Newburgh, NY, by Artist Cisco Bliss. I was looking to get a tattoo showing my commitment to the fire service. In the tattoo it shows two firefighters confronting a dragon representing myself, a 19 year member, and my son Josh, an eight year member, both of Port Ewen Fire Department."

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Coffee goes in your cup and on your food...

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

Cooking with a narrow mind will only lead to mundane food.

Limiting yourself to certain ingredients, techniques and cuisines will not allow you to progress as a cook. Approaching food with an inquisitive, curious mind allows you to get out of your comfort zone, and learn. There will undoubtedly be moments of trial and error, and of course some things just do not work. Ketchup on scallops….no thanks. But what about coffee on say, a pork tenderloin? It may be surprising to some, but coffee is an amazing spice to use

in cooking.

Just think of all the flavors you get from coffee as a beverage.

The roasted, dark chocolate flavor from a dark roast or even a fruity, berry flavor from a medium roast.

These also carry over to a certain degree when we use coffee in cooking applications. A traditional Southern dish called Red Eye Gravy uses coffee and grease from pan-fried country ham, to make a thin sauce, which is then poured over the ham. Some folklore surrounding the dish suggests the name comes from the fact that you will be up all night from the caffeine. Some say that President Andrew Jackson requested a gravy with his ham that was as red as his cooks bloodshot eyes, due to their long night of drinking. Either way, the stuff is delicious and proof that coffee can be used in cooking applications. But the most popular

use for coffee in cooking is as a rub. When combined with other spices such as salt and pepper, a beautiful crust forms. This not only adds rich, smoky flavor but it also creates texture which keeps each bite interesting.

One common tasting note of lighter roasted coffee is citrus, which made it the perfect addition to my chile-citrus rub. This rub is fantastic on pork tenderloin, but would also work on pork chops, chicken and even steak. The coffee doesn’t make the dish taste like coffee, rather it adds a subtle bitter flavor that balances out the spice of the chile powder. Coffee doesn’t work in every dish, but how will you ever know when it does? Don’t be afraid to take risks, the reward can be delicious!

Stay safe, eat well!

CITRUS-COFFEE-CHILE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE HONEY SAUCE Serves 4

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2 - Pork Tenderloins 3 Oranges, *zested - one sliced thin, the other 2 halved Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish EVOO For the Rub: 1 Clove 2 tsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Chile Powder 2 tsp. Ground Coffee 2 tsp. Salt Orange Zest For the Orange Sauce: Juice of 2 Oranges 1 tsp. Honey 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Salt, to taste

Honey

Procedure:

-Trim off all silverskin from the tenderloins and place in a large ziplock bag. Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a bowl, mix to combine and then add to the bag with the pork. Close the bag and massage the rub into the meat, place the bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

-Preheat your oven to 425° F. Place a cast iron pan or oven safe skillet in the oven while it preheats.

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-Using oven mitts, remove the pan to the stove top after the oven has preheated. Add a drizzle of EVOO to the pan over medium heat. Sear all 3 sides of the tenderloin until brown, about 2 minutes per side.

-After all sides are brown, arrange the orange slices in the pan around and on top of the pork. Place the pan in the oven and cook another 12-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145°. Remove the pan from the oven and place the pork on a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, tented with foil.

After resting, slice the pork into medallions.

-While the pork cooks, make the sauce. In a small pan over medium heat, add the orange juice. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the honey and stir until dissolved. When the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat and swirl in the butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.

-Serve the pork on a platter with the cooked orange slices, and drizzled with the orange honey sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

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Are you going where God is sending you?

Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Do we really go to where God needs us, or do we act like Jonah and have our own agenda but still have to do what God needs us to do?

There are times when we go someplace and have no clue why.

We may go down a street we have never known about or decided to do something we have not done in a long time. Sometimes we do it with a question mark, wondering why on Earth we did it.

We live our lives and many times God takes us places that we cannot figure out what happened.

Recently, I was working at the hospital and was not feeling good. I thought that I decided to go to my office and rest and maybe have a cup of tea. But God had other plans.

As I was walking to my office, I saw a man with books in his arm walking in front of me. No big deal, right? Well, he went to our office and started to rattle the door. The Imam was on duty, sitting in the office. I asked the man if there was a way that I could help him. That was the same time that the Imam came to the door and our adventure began.

The young man requested a book that we use as a resource. We could tell something was just a little off. The Imam and I worked with this young man for two and a half hours. We were keeping him calm and advocating for him, until we got him seen by the proper people in the hospital.

I thought I wanted to feel better, but I think God sent me there to work with the individual. In the hospital, we talk with a lot of people and help them.

Another incident, as I was responding to a hospital to work with a group of people who were burned

out of their house, I was driving down the normal route. This time there was a man, who was in a car accident, lying beside the road on the sidewalk. I stopped to help the individual. As I was there, there were some people that came by to check on him, including five different people from the local hospital and one was an emergency room nurse.

For so many emergency responders, this is a typical day. We stop and help but please remember the story of the Good Samaritan. There were people who thought that they were so important that they could not or should not help the individual.

God has found a way to create us, as individuals, to care for one another. He takes us down roads that we would or would not expect and puts us in situations, where our skills are used. There are times where we put in a little of ourselves by calling an ambulance and making sure the patient is alright. There are other times where we may commit a long time and put our all into helping people, to the point that we realize that if we did not go down that street, the person could have died.

Let us always be sensitive to the wrong turns or what we may consider a coincidence. God may be guiding us in our life. There are appointments that God has for us that only after the incident that we realize that there was a plan.

We are given skills, talents, gifts that we will be given the opportunity to draw upon to help others. Do not squander the gifts or the opportunities. Maybe nobody else will come by. Maybe nobody else will speak to that individual. You have been selected for each opportunity that you encounter. You were given a mission, should you choose to accept it or not.

Only you have that special talent or can relate to that individual, like nobody else can.

See the opportunities that are put in front of you. Do not miss them.

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Burn Boston Burn ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Burn Boston Burn The Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country

By Wayne M. Miller Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 E-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price $19.00

This book is soft cover, measuring 6-inches by 9-inches and has 430 pages. The author was a special agent for the ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms), and certified fire investigator for the U.S. Treasury ATF in Boston.

This horrific story is about nine arsonists, including three Boston

cops and a firefighter who took it upon themselves to set 264 fires over a two year period in an attempt to prompt politicians and the fire department to restore massive layoffs and closed fire companies which resulted from the lack of sufficient state aid because of Proposition 2 ½ voted on by the residents of Massachusetts to reduce taxes. Part of that aim was to tax fire forces. But it also resulted in massive injuries to firefighters. An incendiary device made up by one of the members became a standard tool to set most fires.

The plan also involved removing many fire alarm pull boxes (some forcibly) at street corners in order to delay reporting of fires in targeted buildings. Some fires were also set in neighboring towns in a plot to trick law enforcement and prevent their apprehension as police and investigators closed in.

Most of the book explains details of the fires and this information was gathered by a captured diary of one of the principle arsonists and testimony, as well as cooperation from other arsonists who were apprehended. The time frame was in the early 1980’s long before computers and cell phones so there was

a lot of legwork involved.

The reader will need to devote time to go through this book, as it is not a quick read. It took me about a month to finish because like most individuals I had other normal responsibilities in my life, and because I am not a speed reader. You will come upon incredulous stories which could cause scratching of your head in disbelief, particularly when it comes to realizing that these people were supposed to be devoted to protecting the public and assisting emergency services which included the field of operations of the Boston Sparks Association, which is a fire buff group that supports the fire department in a number of ways. Even the building which housed the club was hit by fire. The book goes through apprehension and trial, as well as sentencing of the individuals, and gives an epilogue.

On a personal note, this is a lot of book for an inexpensive price.

Friends I know who have met the author have told me that his main focus was to get the story out about this historic story rather than to financially gain from the sales. He deserves an enormous amount of credit for his dedication.

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