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In this issue... Mansfield Township Landmark Burns A two-alarm blaze takes out buildings at the Donaldson Farm. See story on page 12
Lumberyard Fire in Gloucester County Firefighters from three counties respond to a fire during which a collapse buries a BlitzFire. See story on page 16
Hoboken Commuter Train Crash One person dies and 114 are injured when a commuter train crashes during rush hour. See story on page 22
Wildwood Convention 2016 A look back at the Five Mile Beach VFA’s hosted New Jersey Firemen’s Convention
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Vineland’s Baldosaro Retires Vineland Fire Department’s Captain Anthony Baldosaro calls it quits after 31 years See story on page 32
$5,000 Raised for Burn Center Brigantine firefighters present check to Burn Center at Wildwood convention. See story on page 34
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Learning from Our Elders Before I get into my editorial, the staff at Fire News would like to offer our condolences to the family and to the brothers and sisters in the FDNY who mourn the loss of Deputy Chief Michael J. Fahy. Like the thousands who attended the funeral for this hero, and in the true tradition of the fire service, we will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. There is some comfort in knowing that Chief Fahy’s death saved lives one week later, when the Paterson Fire Department responded to a similar call. I am sure Paterson Chief Michael Postorino had the FDNY and Chief Fahy in mind as he took command of a similar emergency. He most definitely saved the lives of his responders in the way that he handled his call. Well done Chief! It wasn’t this fatal call that motivated me to write about ‘Learning from Our Elders.’ Recently, I attended the New Jersey Firemen’s Conference in Wildwood (NJ). Whenever I go to a conference, I meet people who read my editorials and offer suggestions for future ideas that affect the
fire service and our responders. While in Wildwood, I met a retired FDNY Deputy Chief. He made me aware of an idea that he implements to educate the young responders who are still ‘green’ but have the enthusiasm to train and to safely handle calls. Over 25 years ago, when I joined my department, there was an ex-captain who would always ask how the call we had just worked went. For instance, if it was a brush fire I returned from, he would ask questions that made me think. I never knew for sure what he was getting out of us until one day, my company responded to a major brush fire that almost killed me. If it wasn’t for the experience and knowledge of the captain on my truck, the outcome of the call could have been very different. When I came back to the firehouse, I knew what the ‘old-timer’ had been getting at with his questions. From that day on, I always listened intently to the senior members of my department. Sadly, it took a close call to make me realize this. My conversation with the retired deputy in
Wildwood started with my disappointment with many of the young firefighters, who in reality are a lot like I once was. A little bit of experience doesn’t make you a seasoned firefighter. Let’s face it, although calls may be similar in nature, there is always that one call that doesn’t follow the norm and can take the lives of firefighters. Sharing experiences is what helps make us aware of what may happen and helps keep us safe. If you like to read, find the 1979, second edition of the FDNY’s, WNYF. There is a critique of a fire known as the ‘Flushing Flue’ that almost claimed the lives of two very seasoned officers. I encourage you to find the article and read it. To our seasoned firefighters: take the advice of retired FDNY Deputy Chief Jay Fischler and when you are sitting around the firehouse, engage the people who are our future in conversation. Ask tough questions and give guidance through your experiences. To all; be safe! …..Dennis
Center Towers. The National Stair Climb is a family event. There were climbers of all ages last October at Citi Field. Your donation benefits the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the NFFF. Climbers receive a t-shirt and a name badge for the firefighter they are honoring. Other special recognitions and an after party are planned for the participants. For more information and to register, go to www.nationalstairclimb.org.
LODD: Manasquan’s Chief Engineer Daniel McCann III
Announcements FIRE MUSEUM-FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE
The New Jersey Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial is holding an Open House on Sunday, October 23, 2016, from 1000 to 1500. The event will be held at at 4 Polhemustown Road in Allentown New Jersey. After 40 years in seclusion many fantastic pieces of antique fire apparatus will see the light of day; over 60 antiques containing examples of fire engines powered by hand, chemical reaction, steam, gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition to the fire apparatus, many examples of tools, art, memorabilia and other items of interest will be on display. The event is a family event with children’s activities, raffles, videos, games and prizes The day will be packed with many things for every member of the family.
2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL STAIR CLIMB AT CITI FIELD
On Saturday, October 29, you can be a hero to the survivors of our fallen firefighters and to the firefighters that protect you. Take 2,220 steps with firefighters from around the country at the 2nd Annual National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at Citi Field. The climb symbolizes the sacrifice of the firefighters and police officers from FDNY, NYPD and the Port Authority who lost their lives 15 years ago on September 11. You will climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade
CLIFTON FIREFIGHTERS COAT DRIVE 2016
Clifton Fire - FMBA Local 21 Firefighters Union will again run their winter coat drive. Have a coat that doesn’t fit? Or that you no longer wear? Donate your new, old and warm coats for children and adults to help someone stay warm this winter. The coats are cleaned — thanks to generosity of Deluxe Cleaners (Main Avenue) and Saveway Cleaners (Allwood Road) for donating their laundering services — and distributed to Clifton charities, residents and families in need. Donation drop-offs can be made at any Clifton firehouse throughout the month of October. They are located as follows: Clifton Station 1 at 69 1st Street; Sta. 2 at 7 Dumont Avenue; Sta. 3 at 180 Mahar Avenue; Sta. 4 at 144 Main Avenue; Sta. 5 at 51 Brighton Road; and Sta. 6 at 1202 Van Houten Avenue. If you can’t get to a firehouse, contact info@fmba21.org for other arrangements.
Manasquan (Monmouth County) Chief Engineer Daniel McCann III fell ill after training on September 15, 2016, while at home and was unable to be revived. McCann’s birthday was September 16. Chief Engineer McCann was a 27-year member with Manasquan Hook and Ladder Company 1 and was also a full-time career Emergency Medical Technician with the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad and had formerly worked as an EMS Captain in Kearny. McCann is survived by his wife, Stefanie, parents and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Manasquan Fire House, 27-1 33 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ 08736 would be appreciated.11-79 LODD.
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Fire News and Firehouse Expo 2016 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients New York City firefighter Ray Pfeifer and Fire Chief Eric Greaser, from the Flower Mound, (TX) Fire Department have been named recipients of the 2016 Fire News Outstanding Leadership Award. The awards will be presented at Firehouse Expo at 1500 on Friday, October 21, 2016, at the Music City Center in Nashville. Both fire service veterans were nominated by their colleagues who indicated that they have gone the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others. Their efforts have not only helped improve the fire departments they serve, but the future of the fire service. “These leaders have continued to give selflessly of themselves by putting the needs of others first. They are representatives of the men and women of our nation that go the extra step to make a difference in the lives of others,” stated Tim Edwards, Editor of Fire News. Ray Pfeifer has demonstrated courage, dedication and tenacity while battling stagefour cancer contracted from his tireless efforts at Ground Zero, yet he is still advocating for his colleagues in the fire service. Pfeifer was instrumental in getting legislation enacted to help all firefighters suffering from 9/11-related illnesses and, on December 18, 2015, saw President Obama sign the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. This reopened the Victim Compensation Fund for those who suffered injuries or death as a result of 9/11
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and its after effects. Eric Greaser has been pivotal in transforming the Flower Mound Fire Department both organizationally and operationally. Greaser’s leadership has forged meaningful relation-
ships within the city and across other public safety agencies in the region. He is dedicated to the development of all fire department personnel and has brought the pride of being a firefighter into the department.
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Moorestown All-Hands
On September 7, 2016, District 31 (Moorestown) was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 800 block of Cox Road. The caller reported seeing smoke coming from the home and fire inside. Units en route reported a visible smoke column in the night sky. District 31 Command and mutual aid Engine 3611 arrived to find heavy fire through the roof of an attached garage with fire extending into the dwelling. The fire was brought under control with no injuries reported. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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Fatality in Northfield Blaze
The City of Northfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to Bay Drive on August 27, 2016, at the intersection of Yorkshire Drive for a dwelling fire. While responding, units were advised of a possible entrapment. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story, wood frame, single-family home well involved. Crews led off with lines into the front and rear of the dwelling. Extensive mutual aid was called and the fire took several hours to bring under control. Numerous unsuccessful attempts were made to enter the dwelling. Firefighters were finally able to enter and found a female occupant deceased. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the City
of Northfield Fire Department, Police Department, the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office, and the N.J. Division of Fire Safety. Also responding were City of Linwood, City of Pleasantville, City of Somers Point, Egg Harbor Township Cardiff to the scene, Bargaintown covered Northfield, Scullville covered Linwood, Mays Landing covered Bargaintown, Northfield EMS, Northfield Police, Northfield Ladies Auxiliary, Atlantic City Electric Company. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Lake Drive House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne were dispatched to Lake Drive for the report of smoke. Mays Landing Water Tender 1819 arrived first and as the crews were pulling lines, Assistant Chief Badger opened up the front of the home, which was aluminum clad. Command had two lines pulled, one interior, one exterior, which was led by Interior Operations Captain Larry Birch III with his line going into the finished basement, and the second line working on the exterior to extinguish fire that was showing. The fire was knocked down quickly, and command had the gas and electric companies brought to the scene. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
E. Orange Fire Attack Delayed Recently, the East Orange Fire Department responded to Central Avenue for a reported structure fire. Companies arrived to find smoke coming from the eaves of a commercial structure. The fire attack was delayed due to multiple areas requiring forcible entry. Once companies made entry, the fire was knocked down. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Flanders Car Fire Firefighters responded to a car fire in the Cloverhill Development recently. - Fire News photo by Michael Murray
Newark 4-Alarmer
On September 5, 2016, the Newark Fire Department was sent to Mount Prospect Avenue for multiple reports of a building fire. Engine 13 and Ladder 6 responded. Due to the size of the building a second alarm was struck followed by a third. Companies backed out and evacuated briefly, then made an aggressive attack to knock down the fire from the inside. Thick black smoke could be seen from miles away as firefighters fought the massive blaze as well as the extremely high temperatures. A fourth alarm was struck and mutual aid was called into the city as the Newark Fire Department brought the fire under control. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Nice Stop in Woodbine On September 1, 2016, Middle Township Communications received a call of a dwelling fire on Jackson Avenue in the Woodbine section. Woodbine responded with Belleplain Rescue. On arrival, command reported a 2-1/2 story, wood frame, balloon construction dwelling with heavy smoke coming from the Charlie and Delta sides with no occupants. Woodbine’s first-due made entry, quickly located the fire and significantly suppressed its advancement. Mutual aid units arrived and assisted the initial attack preventing a total loss of the dwelling. Marmora Fire Rescue’s aerial platform, Ladder 15-50, provided roof ventilation. Also responding units were Oceanview, Dennisville, Marmora, Tuckahoe Rescue, Upper Township Rescue, the New Jersey State Police and the Cape May County Fire Marshall. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Blackwood Lawn Mower Fire On September 21, 2016, the Blackwood Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, Engine 842 located a riding lawn mower fully involved. Crews stretched a line and quickly extinguished the fire. - Fire News photo by Michael Breyer
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Mansfield Twp. Landmark Burns
On September 9, 2016, calls came into the Warren County Dispatch reporting a barn on fire at the Donaldson Farm on Allen Road, a local landmark in Mansfield Township. All four township fire companies were notified. On arrival, the chief called a second alarm and a Tender Task force were requested. The first two engines secured hydrants and started attacking the fire defensively as the roof had caved in and the back part of the 50- x 200-foot barn was full of hay, making for a difficult attack. There was also a concern about pesticides and fertilizers on site. A backhoe was brought in to take down
some of the building so firefighters could access the hay. Crews remained on scene for several hours hitting hot spots and cleaning up. Hackettstown, Budd Lake, Independence, Washington Township and other Warren County agencies assisted at the scene and with coverage. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney
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Pennsauken Church Saved ‌ Again
Late on September 13, 2016, a fire broke out in the basement of the Temple of Praise Ministries located on River Road in Pennsauken. Engine 1132 arrived to heavy smoke showing from the basement of the 150-year-old church. An all-hands was struck and companies forced entry and stretched a line into the basement, reporting little or no visibility. Pennsauken Chief Joe Palumbo ordered a second alarm. After a half-hour battle the companies were able to knock down the bulk of the fire and confine it to the area of its origin. The
wood frame building sustained heavy fire damage to the basement and significant smoke damage throughout. All Pennsauken Township companies fought the blaze along with mutual aid from Mount Ephraim, Haddonfield and others. This building suffered a similar type fire in January 2002 that also went to a second alarm. The Pennsauken companies saved the building during that fire as well. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Bellmawr All-Hands On September 19, 2016, a dwelling fire was reported in Bellmawr on Bergan Avenue. First arriving companies reported heavy fire conditions and smoke throughout the dwelling. Command placed all hands in service for heavy fire in a two-story, single-family, wood frame dwelling. Companies stretched lines to heavy fire on the first floor with extension. Crews also placed a line on the exposure. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Lyndhurst 3-Alarmer On September 16, 2016, Lyndhurst Fire Station 32 was dispatched to Pennsylvania Avenue for an attic fire. Upon arrival, companies were met with heavy fire throughout the building. Companies attempted an offensive attack, but shortly transitioned to a defensive attack. The fire was brought under control in a little over an hour. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Tough Job at Lumberyard Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Malaga and Forest Grove from the Franklin Township Fire Department, along with the Borough of Newfield, all of Gloucester County, responded on July 31, 2016, to Colucci Lumber Company on Delsea Drive for a structure fire. An all-hands was declared en route, bringing Franklinville, Star Cross and Janvier to the scene. Malaga Captain Scott Krauss established command and reported heavy smoke showing with crews making an interior attack on the A/D side. A second alarm was struck bringing an engine and tower from the neighboring City of Vineland. A LDH was laid from a hydrant 1000 feet away by Vineland Engine 31 with an additional 900 feet laid from Vineland Tower 6 to Malaga
Engine 43-41, totaling 2200 feet to Forest Grove Ladder 43-56. At the 40-minute mark a structure collapse occurred burying a Blitz Fire, but no firefighters were inside when the collapse occurred. Malaga Chief Anthony Baldesaro assumed command and requested a response from the Gloucester County North Water Tender Task Force, and additional water tenders from Atlantic and Salem Counties, plus two additional Gloucester County water tender strike teams. A separate operation had a LDH task force drop two four-inch lines from a draft sight of portable ponds that were set up. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Cedar Grove House Fire On October 2, 2016, The Cedar Grove Fire Department was dispatched to Center Avenue for a fire in a residence. Chief 702 arrived to heavy smoke showing. Engine 73 and Truck 74 were first on scene and made quick work of the fire, knocking down the bulk of it in a matter of minutes. A Little Falls engine was requested to the scene as Verona and North Caldwell covered. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Elwood Handles Double Car Fire On September 23, 2016, firefighters responded to a report of a car fire at the Bus Stop Bar on White Horse Pike in Mullica Township. Elwood Fire Department arrived to find two cars on fire, and quickly put the blaze out, keeping the fire from getting to the building. - Fire News photo by Cindy Moriarity
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2 Burned in Scullville
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JeffSTAT Takes Over
On September 10, 2016, Evesham Township Fire Station 223 was alerted to establish a helicopter landing zone. EMS was out with a fall victim who required transport to a trauma center. JeffSTAT responded and the patient was quickly transported. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to Swift Drive and the Russell Swift School a fire on September 7, 2016. Scullville Assistant Chief Steven Prisament arrived and reported one subject with second degree burns to his body as the result of an explosion from the fuel tanks they were cutting at the township’s garage fueling area. While Egg Harbor Township EMS treated the burns for the explosion victim, a second victim walked up complaining of burns to his arm. EMTs treated his burns and transported both from the scene. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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1 Dead, 100s Injured in Hoboken Train Crash
On September 29, 2016, a New Jersey Transit commuter train blasted through a barrier and crashed into a terminal wall, injuring over 100 and killing one Hoboken woman. The crash happened at 0845 during the height of the morning rush. The NTSB and Federal Railroad Administration were investigating the crash. - Fire News photos by Edmund J. Coppa
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ATTORNEY NEIL ROSSMAN TO KEYNOTE AT FDSOA Neil Rossman, the attorney who handled the landmark case against a fire truck manufacturer in 1985 and changed fire truck designs forever, will be the keynote at the Fire Department Safety Officers Association’s annual Apparatus Symposium and Safety Forum, Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Thirty-five years ago, Firefighter Joseph Tynan, Jr., fell off a fire engine in Brookline, MA. Rossman, a former firefighter, took the case of the permanently disabled Tynan because it was too common for firefighters to be hurt from the opencab design of fire trucks. In 1985, a Boston jury found the Wisconsin fire truck manufacturer liable for Mr. Tynan’s injuries. The impact was revolutionary on the industry and within a year fire trucks were radically re-designed. Neil Rossman is a partner in the law firm of Rossman and Rossman and specializes in Superior Court trials involving medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury. He was a firefighter in the U.S. Army while on active duty and a professional firefighter for 6-1/2 years with the Swampscott (MA) Fire Department. He has spoken over 45 times to fire service groups in the United States and Canada about fire service liability and firefighter occupational safety and health. Rossman will be presenting during the Apparatus Symposium. The Apparatus Symposium and the Safety Forum will be co-located at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on I-Drive, Orlando, Florida. The Apparatus Symposium, January 16-18, will feature apparatus and
ambulance specification and maintenance topics. Details and registration information can be found on the event page of FDSOA.org. The Safety Forum pre-conference program begins January 16-17, Dave Dodson and Shadd Whitehead will teach the two-day Incident Safety Officer class and Steve Raynis and Dan Melia will teach the two-day Health Safety Officer class preceding the start of the Safety Forum, Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20, 2017. For more information on either event, contact Rich Marinucci, FDSOA Executive Director at 248-880-1864. The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) was established in 1989 as a non-profit association, incorporated in Massachusetts. In 2013, the offices moved to Michigan. Its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue and emergency services community. The association is led by a volunteer board of directors and has a small staff to handle the day-to-day operations. The association is dedicated to the issues that affect the critical role of the safety officer in protecting and promoting the safety and health responsibilities of fire departments, communities and first responders. FDSOA works to helps fire departments achieve proficiency and promote the recognition of training, skills and a secure future. In May 2016, FDSOA won the Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award for its work over 28 years, “as an organization fully dedicated to the health and safety of the nation’s firefighters.”
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REMEMBERING THE 343 LIBERTY ARTWORKS VP DOES STAIR CLIMB Vice President of Liberty Artworks and Maryland Heights Fire Captain Robert Daus, Jr., climbed with his firefighter brothers 110 stories wearing full firefighting gear, SCBA tanks, and equipment (approximately 70 pounds) to honor the fallen 343 firefighters of the 9-11 attack. The charity event was hosted by the Clayton Fire Department and drew firefighters from all over the region. Each member received a lanyard and 8x10 picture of a fallen FDNY firefighter to wear for the duration of the climb. After the climb, each fallen member’s name was read and a memorial bell was tolled in their memory. Biographies of the 343 fallen were posted in a mural so climbers could get to know a little about their firefighter before starting out. Pictured is Robert and his son Jacob.
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Franklin Twp. Fire Camp
Started in 2013, the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department in Gloucester County sponsors a one-week fire camp for 11- to 15-year olds every summer with each township fire company (Franklinville, Janvier, Star Cross, Malaga and Forest Grove) hosting the camp each day. The participants, 26 for this year, are broken into Engine Company 1 and 2, a Ladder Company and a Rescue Company. Each day each group is assigned a specific task at each fire station. Each participant was issued an department ID tag for the week, and a graduation ceremony was held at the end at the Franklinville station with each participant receiving a certificate. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Farmington 9-11 Ceremony Members of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company from the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department in Atlantic County at their 9-11 memorial. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Absecon 9-11 Memorial The City of Absecon dedicated their 9-11 memorial which features twin towers built to scale. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Surf City Housing
On September 10, 2016, the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company Held a parade and housing for their New Rescue Engine 4913, a 2015 Spartan ER Boomer. Following the parade, fire companies and guests were invited back to Station 49 for a housing ceremony followed by food and drinks. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti and Mike Nowacki
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School Time Begins Firefighters from Cape May County are put through their paces at the Cape May County Fire Academy as Firefighter I fall classes begin throughout New Jersey’s fire training academies. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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New Boat Donated to Richland Through funds obtained from a generous donor, the Richland Volunteer Fire Company, Station 12-1, recently placed a 16-foot aluminum, flat bottom rescue boat into service. The members travelled to Lake Lenape in Mays Landing on August 10, 2016, for training and familiarization with the new Marine 12-1, which is equipped with a 20-hp outboard, emergency warning light bar and scene lighting. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Pennington 125 Years The Pennington Volunteer Fire Company in Mercer County celebrated 125 years of dedicated service to its residents, Mercer County, and surrounding communities with a gala parade and ceremonies on October 1, 2016, along with hosting the 30th Annual Mercer County Fireman’s Association Parade to mark this milestone. Organized December 17, 1891, Pennington remains one of the two totally volunteer fire stations in Mercer County. “This is a tradition we take great pride in,” stated Chief James DeForte. Fire apparatus from throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania came out under grey skies to help celebrate. An inspection of apparatus was done by the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Parade Judges Association with 56 pieces of equipment being judged. Following the parade, a celebration was held at the local park. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Vineland’s Baldosaro Retires
City of Vineland Fire Department Captain Anthony Baldosaro retired after almost 31 years with friends, family, and colleagues stopping by to wish him well. A farewell dinner was held at headquarters on September 29, 2016, with the meal prepared by his brother firefighters. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
Freehold Township’s PrepareAthon
Freehold emergency services assembled at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office to demonstrate the capabilities and resources available to the township’s residents. This event was held in concert with FEMA’s National Preparedness Month and America’s PrepareAthon. The emergency services conducting this display were from the East Freehold Fire Company, the Freehold Township
Independent Fire Company and the Freehold First Aid Squad. Other emergency service agencies displaying in the event included the Monmouth County Sherriff’s Office, Freehold Township Police and Monmouth County Haz-Mat. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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In Memoriam
Hackensack FF Dennis Walker
On September 17, 2016, members of Hackensack Fire Department IAFF locals 2081 and 3172 attended ceremonies at the 30th annual International Association of Firefighters Fallen Fighters Memorial in Colorado Springs. This year 123 names of IAFF members from the United States and Canada who died in the line of duty were added to the memorial. Among the members added this year was Hackensack Firefighter Dennis Walker. Dennis served as a firefighter for 29 years with HFD and was considered a fireman’s fireman. He always had a smile on his face and was always doing his best to assist his brothers
in anyway possible. During his 29 years of service Dennis received numerous citations for valor, which include Firefighter of the Year 2008, and The Bergen County 200 Club John R. Rinaldi Award for recognition of outstanding service and dedication. After the events of September 11, 2001, Dennis, like many others, spent countless hours assisting in the recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Dennis was later diagnosed with bladder cancer due to the exposure incurred. During his treatment Dennis fought a very hard fight trying his best to keep his family and fellow brothers positive that he would beat the disease. Unfortunately Dennis passed away on
June 15, 2011. This year, because his cancer was linked to the recovery efforts, his death was recognized as a line of duty death. His wife Beth with her family; his brother, retired HFD Lieutenant James Walker; his nephew Firefighter James Walker, Jr.; and other members of the HFD attended the service at the IAFF memorial. During the service Dennis’ widow was presented an IAFF flag by his nephew to recognize his service. Rest in peace Dennis. Please watch over us. You are missed by all. - Fire News photos by Justin Dereyanik
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Brigantine Firefighters Raise $5000 for Burn Foundation
The 25th Annual Brigantine Firefighters Golf Tournament was held on July 28, 2016, to benefit the Burn Foundation. The well-attended event was held at the Links at Brigantine Beach and had over 140 golfers turnout. Every year after the tournament, the Brigantine Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2657 presents the Burn Foundation with a check from the event. The event has been run by Bob Riley for the past four years, who took over from his
father, Bob Riley, Sr., who ran the event for 12 years. This year’s check was presented to the foundation at the New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention held in Wildwood. Pictured (left to right): Fire News Executive Editor Tim Edwards; John McCann, Burn Center Board Member; Bob Riley, Jr.; Artist Joseph M. Getsinger; Fire News Publisher Frank C. Trotta; and Bob Riley, Sr.