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In this issue... Fatality at Elmwood Park Blaze Fireifghters respond to Miller Avenue for a reported structure fire. See story on page 7
Newark 3-Alarmer Newark handes a building fire building fire in the area of Market and Ferry Streets. See story on page 8
Fatality, Collapse at Northfield Blaze The City of Northfield firefighters catch a structure fire with a possible person trapped. See story on page 12
Medevac in Gouldtown Gouldtown and Fairton fire companies respond to Reeves Road in Gouldtown for a motorcycle crash. See story on page 14
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Cardiff House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington respond to a report of a dwelling fire with smoke showing. See story on page 22
Tabernacle Extrication Drill The Tabernacle Emergency Squad and Vincentown Fire and Rescue hold a joint school bus extrication drill. See story on page 28
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Revitalize in 2017 My head is spinning. I can't believe I am writing my December editorial and wrapping up 2016. I always look forward to a new year. I welcome and wish the officers who will be leading their companies into battle, good luck. If you are a new officer, go slow. Listen to the people who have walked in your shoes. Remember that fighting fires is not always the hard part of being an officer. The hard part is training your members so they are ready to safely battle the flames that have claimed so many firefighters. Let me ask you, how many Line of Duty Deaths has there been to date? This morning, I went to the US Fire Administration website. I was amazed that there have been 73 firefighter deaths in 2016. To put it into perspective, think an average of six firefighters a month! The U. S. Fire Administration tracks and collects information on the causes of onduty firefighter fatalities that occur in the United States. It is in your best interest to go
to their website at apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities. Review the causes which claimed the lives of 73 firefighters in 2016 by clicking on each firefighter’s name to read their story. Do not think that you are exempt from being a statistic. The good news is that according to the 2013 statistics, fires are down by 21 percent, fatalities are down 21 percent, and injuries are down by six percent. Let's hope the 2013 trend continues. My question to all responders is simple. What can you do in 2017 that will be different from 2016? I encourage all of you to train, attend seminars to make you aware of situations that could kill you. Recently, I attended the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Seminar. I left the seminar revitalized and motivated to train harder in 2017. Make your training, physical exercise and diet a priority. As an officer in 2017, lead by example. You cannot expect
Announcements CLIFTON FIREFIGHTERS COAT DRIVE 2016
your company members to do things of which you do not take part. Are you attending your department drills and training with your members? With the advent of LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program), many volunteers are looking at their points and saying, “Oh, I don’t need that drill, my points are up to date.” If you are saying this, you should rethink it. Let's face it, you cannot become proficient at an evolution unless you practice what you have learned over and over. What we do at fires and rescues has to become second nature. This will only happen if you constantly participate in training. Do not let a points system dictate whether you train or not. Let the new year be the year that you shine. Set the example for everyone else to follow. As we enter the holiday season, remember the reason for the season; have a safe and happy holiday. Dennis
Training at CMCFA
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. I f y o u c a n ’t g e t t o a f i r e h o u s e , c o n t a c t info@fmba21.org for other arrangements.
WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper. Feel free to email your photos to nj@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where” information.We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed
Amanda Bailey of the Woodbine Volunteer Fire Company, Jessica Brady of the Erma Volunteer Fire Company, and Jennifer Gilliam of the Villas Volunteer Fire Company take a breather as they train at the Cape May County Fire Academy on September 25, 2016. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Fire Prevention Night Gets Real Central Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a structure fire on Bellcroft Avenue in the Seaville section with a female possibly trapped. All of the local departments were involved in Fire Prevention events, thus providing a real-life demonstration on what Marmora Fire Rescue, Tuckahoe Fire Rescue, Seaville Fire and the Upper Township Rescue Squad do on a real call. As the stations were toned out, the children and adults were awed by the response, lights and sirens that accompany an emergency response. Upon arrival at the scene, it was confirmed to command that everyone was accounted. The fire was quickly extinguished, saving the house. The Cape May County Fire Marshall’s Office was called to investigate. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
House Fire Stopped On October 10, 2016, the volunteer fire companies of Germania and Pomona responded to the 200 block of North Manheim Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from a two-story, wood frame, single-family home. Mutual aid for two additional water tenders were requested from Oceanville and Port Republic. Firefighters worked for over two hours to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Galloway Township Fire Investigator. Also responding were the Galloway Township EMS and Police Departments. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Hackensack Car Fire
On October 27, 2016, Hackensack Fire Department E-4 and R-1 company gained entry into the passenger compartment and engine. responded to the intersection of Central Avenue and First Street for The fire was knocked down in just over five minutes. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo a working car fire. Upon arrival they found an SUV with the engine compartment heavily involved. A line was stretched as the rescue
Audubon Fire Goes to 4 Alarms
On November 1, 2016, Camden County Alarm received calls for a house fire on S. Barrett Avenue in Audubon. Task Force 1-1 was paged out bringing Audubon, Oaklyn, Haddon Heights and Mt. Ephraim to the scene; on arrival an all-hands was transmitted adding Westmont. The companies had heavy fire showing from division A. Two handlines knocked the bulk of the fire down and companies began a primary search, during which fire was found in the basement and rapidly extending up the walls to the upper floors and into the attic of the balloon construction. A defensive attack began as fire spread throughout the house and a second alarm was sounded bringing Lawnside, Haddonfield and Barrington. As fire broke through the roof additional alarms were struck bringing Bellmawr, Runnemede, Collingswood, Gloucester City, Brooklawn Cascade, Deer Park Rehab. and two BLS units. The home was destroyed. - Fire News photos by John Axford and Michael Voll
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Fatality at Elmwood Park Blaze
Early on September 7, 2016, the Elmwood Park Fire Department responded to Miller Avenue for a reported structure fire. Companies were faced with heavy fire upon arrival on division 2 and attempted an interior attack but were forced out due to the
heavy fire load. A second alarm was struck, as handlines and master streams were put into place and the fire was soon brought under control. Upon further investigation, companies discovered the remains of a resident. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Newark 3-Alarmer
On September 11, 2016, the Newark Fire Department responded to a building fire in the area of Market and Ferry Streets. On arrival, companies found a large, four-story, lightweight frame building with a restaurant on the first floor and apartments above with heavy fire and smoke showing. Companies reported people trapped and numerous rescues were made via ladders, as well as through the interior. Based on reports and the visible smoke condition, BC-5 transmitted a second alarm while en route. On arrival, Deputy 1 transmitted a third alarm and, within 20 minutes of the arrival of
the first units, pulled all members out of the building and set up a collapse zone as heavy fire was now through the roof and showing from all sides of the building on several floors. All visible fire was knocked down in just over an hour but, as companies tried to reenter, they were again pulled due to structural instability and the fire began to escalate, and all members were pulled. Several firefighters suffered minor injuries including one with a possible broken ankle. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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One Save, One Fatality at Florence Place Blaze
Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Florence Place for a structure fire. Heavy fire had already taken possession of the C side of a single-story wood frame. Command was immediately advised of occupants trapped. Firefighters were directed to side A where a female occupant was located at a basement window trapped by fire. A neighbor, South Plainfield firefighters and police, and an off-duty Plainfield firefighter worked to remove the victim as the window above blew out and the fire flashed over on top of the rescuers. The victim was handed off to EMS. Engine 5 stretched a line and attempted to fight their way into the first floor in a second rescue
attempt, but were forced back due to the heat and volume of fire. A second alarm was transmitted bringing an engine from Plainfield and a truck from New Market. Three additional handlines were put into service to protect side B exposure. Two propane tanks vented and pushed the fire up into the attic. Truck 7 members setup on side A and laddered the building. A primary search of the first floor located a victim. Fire units continued to battle the blaze and finally brought the fire under control. Five minor injuries were reported to firefighters and all were treated on scene. - Fire News photos by Thomas Scalera
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East Orange House Fire On October 20, 2016, East Orange firefighters responded to Brighton Avenue for a structure fire. Engine 3 arrived first to find heavy fire conditions present on the upper floor of a 1-1/2 story frame as Engine 4 was brought to the scene as RIT and a Montclair truck was called for coverage. The fire was quickly brought under control. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
That’s Why We Cover
While on cover up in the City of Northfield on August 27, 2016, the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Zion Road for an MVA with overturn and entrapment. Bargaintown Chief Gene Sharpe arrived and reported all occupants were out of the vehicles but one vehicle had a fuel leak. Units were on location for an hour while the vehicles were removed. - Fire News photo by Eugene Sharpe
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Fatality, Collapse at Northfield Blaze
On August 27, 2016, the City of Northfield Fire Department was dispatched to report of a possible structure fire with smoke coming from a residence, and a possible person trapped, in the 2200 block of Bay Drive. Deputy Chief Scott Goodman arrived and requested the Somers Point (FAST) and the City of Pleasantville on mutual aid. The structure was a single-story wood frame ranch with exposure on the D side. Northfield Chief Bruce Cummings arrived and established command. The largest amount of flames were noted on the C side of structure with the roof having collapsed in the rear. Command reported pressurized containers on the back porch were venting and burning. Northfield Assistant Chief Lauren Crooks arrived and formed a primary search team. Firefighters continued
with primary searches until an evacuation signal was given due to further collapse. Additional mutual aid came from the City of Linwood. Upon re-entering structure, a search revealed a deceased occupant in a rear bedroom. Additional companies came from Cardiff, Bargaintown, Mays Landing and Scullville. Additional responding agencies were the American Red Cross, Atlantic City Electric and South Jersey Gas and Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The fire was under investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s office, assisted by the Northfield Fire Prevention and Police Depts. - Fire News story by A/C Lauren Crooks, photo by Ken Badger, Sr.
Fire Destroys Woodbine Business
On October 29, 2016, Middle Dispatch received a call reporting a commercial structure fire on Washington Avenue in the Woodbine section. State Police arrived and confirmed a working structure fire in a Dollar Plus store. Woodbine was dispatched and command requested mutual aid from Oceanview and Dennis. As a heavy fire
load intensified, mutual aid was requested from Marmora Fire/Rescue and Tuckahoe Fire/Rescue. Crews worked for nearly three hours to extinguish and overhaul. Responding also were Upper Township Rescue, Atlantic Electric, and the Cape May County Fire Marshall. - Fire News photos by Robert Macom
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Medevac in Gouldtown The volunteer fire companies of Gouldtown and Fairton from the Fairfield Township Fire Department in Cumberland County were dispatched on August 28, 2016, to Reeves Road in Gouldtown for a motorcycle crash with injury. As the event unfolded, it was learned the motorcyclists were riding in a gravel pit when the injury occurred. EMS, once on location, requested a medevac and Medevac 5 responded. The patient was packaged, transported to the LZ and flown to a local trauma center. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Semi, Car and Tree. Tree Wins On September 1, 2016, Engine 6 and EMS-1 responded to Broad Street and Elmwood Road for a report of a tractor-trailer that struck a tree, which than fell into the opposing lane of traffic striking another car. The driver of the car was uninjured. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Firefighters from Farmington, Longport, Hammonton and Minotola participated in basic extrication training at the Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Fire Training Center in Egg Harbor Township on October 8, 2016, with two evenings of classroom and one day of extrication on the drill ground. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Collingswood Car Fire
On October 8, 2016, a vehicle fire was reported in the Heights of Collingswood parking lot. Squad 16 arrived to find the vehicle heavily involved. The crew went into operation with a 1-3/4 inch handline and doused the fire. The Collingswood Police and Fire Departments had the fire under investigation. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Bellmawr House Fire On September 19, 2016, a dwelling fire was reported in Bellmawr on Forrest Drive. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from division A. Crews located fire conditions in the front bedroom and placed the fire under control with no injuries. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Clifton 2-Alarmer On September 6, 2016, the Clifton Fire Department responded for an activated fire alarm. Ladder 3 arrived and made entry and advised companies they had a moderate smoke condition on the interior. A working fire was soon declared and, shortly after, a second alarm was struck due to the size of the building, bringing a Passaic truck to the scene and mutual aid for coverage. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Fast Action by FFs Saves 38
On October 4, 2016, Paterson units E-6, L-1 and BC-1 responded to Goshen Street for a possible gas leak. On arrival companies confirmed a leak in the basement of the 2-1/2 story frame, described as a loud hissing sound. An evacuation of adjacent dwellings ensued and BC-1 requested R-2 special called. As Rescue 2 was in the process of removing an elderly woman from the C exposure a powerful explosion ripped through the home destroying it, as well as the B exposure, another 2-1/2 story frame with heavy fire in the debris. DC-3 arrived shortly after the explosion and requested a second alarm. All visible fire was knocked down in about 20 min-
utes but companies continued to wet down the rubble due to deep seated fire which continued to smolder. Miraculously all occupants had been safely evacuated prior to the explosion and no civilians were injured. Fifteen firefighters and three police officers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The D exposure building was severely damaged and was torn down. The B-1 exposure was also heavily damaged. As many as 56 other buildings in the area suffered damage and were being evaluated by engineers. A total of 38 people were displaced. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Mark Rosetti
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Cardiff House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded on August 16, 2016, for a report of a dwelling fire with smoke showing. Cardiff Assistant Chief Gil Zonge established command and confirmed smoke showing from a single-story wood frame ranch in the garage. Farmington Engine 1543 arrived first. Two lines were pulled with one stretched to the rear of the garage and one into the front of the garage once the door was opened. The fire was brought under control quickly with command being turned over to Cardiff Chief Steven Sear upon his arrival. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Fire Official, and no injuries were reported. Also responding were the Egg Harbor Township Police and the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Egg Harbor Twp. Hosts Blue Mass
The Saint Katherine Drexel Roman Catholic Church in Egg Harbor Township hosted a Blue Mass on October11 and 2, 2016, to honor the police, fire and EMS that serve and protect the township every day. -Fire News photos by Alan Dumoff and Dennis C. Sharpe
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Fatality at Head-on MVA On October 25, 2016, Central received a call for an MVA at the intersection of Route 9 and Church Road involving two vehicles with one unconscious victim. Marmora Fire/Rescue and Upper Township Rescue were dispatched and, upon arrival, Marmora’s Chief Jay Newman requested a medevac from Atlantic Care. As assessments of the other patients went on, it was determined that another patient was in critical condition so a second medevac was requested. There were three victims, two of whom were medevac’d to Atlantic City Medical Center Trauma Division and one who was transported to Shore Medical Center. The accident was under investigation and the driver of a box truck that pulled out in front of the one vehicle was being sought. The responding units were Marmora Fire/Rescue, Upper Township Rescue, Ocean City Fire, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Quick Response Saves Trailer On October 27, 2016, Central received a call of a fully involved trailer fire with no occupants on Route 9 at the Echo Farms Campground in Seaville. A threealarm call was dispatched to Seaville Fire, Marmora Fire/Rescue and Tuckahoe Fire/Rescue and Upper Township Rescue. Responding units quickly extinguished the blaze. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
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Still in Service This 1970s Ford Fire Police Unit 17-98 from Highland is still in service. The body was replaced with a used body in the late 90s. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Tree Down in Cologne The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing responded to Yorktown Place in Harding Run 1 on Route 40 on October 9, 2016, for a report of a tree on top of a structure. Firefighters arrived to find a tree had rotted and toppled onto the roof of a townhome and broke off, landing on top of the heater room roof and leaning against the structure. Firefighters cut the tree and removed what was on the ground. Firefighters then laddered the building, removed the remains of the tree on the roof and checked all the vents for proper operation - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Tabernacle Extrication Drill
On October 29, 2016, the Tabernacle Emergency Squad and the Vincentown Fire and Rescue held a joint school bus extrication drill. - Fire News photos by Tom Walker
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Wedding Bells in Bloomingdale Bloomingdale Fire Department’s Captain Frank Neuberger and his new wife Jessi-lyn were married on September 30, 2016. - Fire news photo by Dawn Hudson
EHT Joins Bargaintown at 9-11 Ceremony Egg Harbor Township had their 9-11 services at the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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CHIEF GREASER AND FIREFIGHTER PFEIFER HONORED AT FIREHOUSE EXPO Both Recipients of the 2016 Fire News Outstanding Leadership Award
East Meadow FD and FDNY firefighter Ray Pfeifer and Flower Mound, TX, Fire Department Fire Chief Eric Greaser recently received the 2016 Fire News Outstanding Leadership Award at Firehouse Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. For the past 14 years Fire News (Left to right): Tim Sendelbach, Editor-in-chief Firehouse magazine, and Firehouse have teamed up to Eric Greaser, Chief, Flower Mound, Texas, honor those leaders who have influRay Pfeifer, East Meadow FD and FDNY, enced the fire service in a positive Ray Maguire, Executive Director, Freeport FD, Frank Trotta, Publisher, Fire News way. Nominations will be accepted
for next year’s awards beginning Jan 1, 2017 through Sept. 15, 2017. The award recognizes someone who influences and guides others selflessly, communicates effectively, cultivates trust, pride and commitment and enhances the image and reputation of their department or agency. All ranks can be considered for the award - firefighter, paramedic, training officers, battalion chief, or any other fire service member. Past winners include Robert Fling (2015), Heather Senti (2015), Glenn Gillespie (2014), Robert Sinnott (2013) and Brian Farrell (2012). Firehouse Expo will be held October 17-21, 2017 at the Music City Center in Nashville.
H2M, PACHECO ROSS JOIN FORCES H2M architects + engineers (H2M) is excited to announce its part- service-line to the next level. With similar values and attitudes nership with Pacheco Ross Architects, P.C. (PRA) as of October 1, towards the way we approach our work, PRA is both a cultural and 2016. Both firms are looking forward to bringing their individual professional fit and we are looking forward to what we will be able expertise together to provide a high quality level of service to both to achieve for our clients moving forward.” David Pacheco, AIA, NCARB, co-owner of Pacheco Ross their current and future clients. PRA brings a diversified national presence in the emergency Architects, P.C. adds, “We’ve worked with H2M for many years and response market to H2M’s distinct presence in several markets have always been impressed by their culture, professionalism, work including Fire/EMS, Education, Energy, Industry, Insurance, product and attitude toward clients, particularly in its similarity to our approach. While we were Municipal, Public Agencies, sometimes competitors, we Real Estate, Wastewater and were always colleagues and it Water, rounding out the two was only logical to envision the firm’s vast capabilities. With a great opportunities, future posclear strength in the emergency sibilities and benefits to our response market, Pacheco Ross clients that a merging of these will remain in Albany, NY and two great firms would enable.” will be fully integrated with the Dennis Ross, AIA, NCARB, H2M team, working on all types co-owner of Pacheco Ross of design projects. Architects, P.C. said, “While Throughout the past 20 years Pacheco Ross and H2M are PRA and H2M have built a both very excited about our strong relationship working merger and where this can go, together on several major projthe real excitement is for curects. While each firm is unique, rent and future clients because a common thread that has now we can offer a vast range of brought them together is their services to help our clients go in respect, work ethic and profesdirections they never thought sionalism when it comes to possible.” finding the best methods to (Left to right): Richard Humann, P.E., President and CEO, H2M Joseph M. Mottola, R.A., serve their clients. architects + engineers; Joseph M. Mottola, R.A., Senior Vice President, H2M and PRA both Director of Architecture, H2M architects + engineers; Dennis Ross, AIA, Senior Vice President, Director approach their work with one NCARB, Co-Owner, Pacheco Ross Architects P.C.; and David Pacheco, of Architecture, H2M architects AIA, NCARB, Co-Owner, Pacheco Ross. Architects P.C. + engineers stated, “After workcommon priority - their clients. ing with Dennis and David That value of putting their clients’ needs above all else is what brings H2M and PRA together in throughout the course of my career, I am excited about what we will such a seamless fashion. The two firms recognize that a successful be able to accomplish together. With our clients at the forefront of project cannot be completed without proper communication, respect everything we do, our level of knowledge, expertise and passion for and integrity between themselves and their clients. This synergy the emergency response market will allow us to provide unmatched affirms the strategic business decision both firms have made to bring quality and service.” their relationship to the next level. Rich Humann, P.E., President and CEO of H2M architects + engineers said, “It is a true honor to officially announce our partnership with Pacheco Ross. As a nationally recognized firm, PRA’s expertise within the emergency response market will surely bring H2M's
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Lentil on the John J. Harvey With Firehouse Kitchen Host Ray Cooney
I am always looking for something new and exciting to do on Firehouse Kitchen. While browsing my e-mails, I saw that my prayers had been answered. I received a message from Chuck Parodi. Chuck is a crewmember on the fireboat, John J. Harvey. This boat is stationed down at Pier 6 in Manhattan. It has been retired since 1994, and is now used as charter boat and for its water extravaganza displays. Before this, it was one of the main FDNY fireboats. Chuck wanted to know if I would be interested in taking a ride and be a host to a group of French firemen that were fans of my show. Sacre bleu! I have fans in France! Firefighter Christian Belour was the head liaison on the French fire department. He was full of laughter and spirit and invited me to come to France and cook. I asked, “What do you want me to cook? Crepes?” He laughed and said in a strong French accent, “We’ll do much better than that!” Maybe one day, the budget of Firehouse Kitchen will allow me to take a trip to France to join my new friends, but for now we’ll have to settle on New York. When I first arrived, I was greeted by Chuck and Renee Stanley, one of the head trustees for the John J. Harvey. Renee loves this boat! She was full of information, supplying me with its history; her passion for the boat, when she spoke about it, was immediately evident. A few facts: it first sailed in 1936, is the
first fireboat named after a fallen firefighter and it can shoot 18,000 gallons of water per minute and can spray over the Brooklyn Bridge. We went south down the West River, continued on around the Statue of Liberty, over to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and back to Pier 6. As we were returning, we made a few stops to impress the passerbys on the shores of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The John J. Harvey blew its nozzles (aka, stangs), giving a spectacular show to those watching. It was a magnificent sight, not only because of the enormous spray of water, but because of the rainbow that showed It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day, but there was a chill in the air. I informed the crew that I would be sure to be warming up with a bowl of my wife’s homemade lentil soup. They invited me to come back and cook with them in my next season of Firehouse Kitchen and I promised I would. Next time you are in Manhattan, I highly recommend this tour! It is not to be missed. Just go to johnjharvey.org for information. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com and be sure to like us on Facebook. Season five of Firehouse Kitchen is now airing on NYC Life. Check your local listings for times and channel. You can catch past seasons on firehousekitchenshow.com.
HOMEMADE LENTIL SOUP 2 quarts of vegetable stock 1 bag of dried lentils 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 chopped onion 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for one to two hours. Serve over rice or enjoy with a loaf of semolina bread!
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Car in Water
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company along with the Collings Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Marine Unit, Township of Hamilton Dive Team, Police, and EMS responded to Crescent Boulevard at the former Sunshine Park Camp for a report of a car in the water. Originally, the police department responded to a disturbance call and on arrival found a passenger vehicle about 70 feet off shore in the Great Egg Harbor River. Once the units arrived, Glenn
Hausman, Chief of the Township of Hamilton Dive Team and Mays Landing Fire Company Chief Robert Hamilton, also a member of the dive team, waded out to the car, secured it by tethers, searched the vehicle and found it empty. The vehicle was then retrieved by Mays Landing Cascade 1817 and then the towing company. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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First Time Out for Goshen 7431 The Goshen Volunteer Fire Company from the Middle Township Fire Department in Cape May County responded to Route 47 in the area of their fire station on September 25, 2016, for a two-car MVC. One driver was transported by the Rio Grande EMS Squad. This was Unit 7431’s first call. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Car Into Home On Tuesday September 27 engine 1 and truck 1 were dispatched to the corner of grove and Cambridge Road for the reported vehicle into the home. Car 4 arrived on scene and advised there was minimal structural damage. The driver was transported by a Montclair ambulance unit. -Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Mendham Labor Day Parade On September 5, 2016, Mendham held its annual Labor Day parade down East Main Street in which multiple area fire departments participated. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Demarest Does a Good Deed the Hard Way
Recently, the Demarest Fire Department donated their 1977 Mack CF Pumper to the FDNY Family Transport Foundation. The members of the Demarest Fire Department had requested permission from the mayor and council to make the donation, and the governing body agreed unanimously to allow the donation to move forward. Unfortunately, the borough attorney advised against it if the pumper had any monetary value. The pumper was placed on an online auction site, where the members of the fire department agreed to enter the bidding process if needed. During the last hour
of bidding, a very tense bidding war began, and at the final moment, the Demarest firefighters won the bid, spending $8600 of their own money to purchase the pumper and make the donation! On August 20, 2016, Chief John McLoughlin and Association President Jeff Bellusci presented the title to the FDNY Family Foundation President James McCarthy, at a small ceremony at fire headquarters. To see more images from this event go to www.boxalarmproductions.com. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Collingswood Fire Prevention Day
On October 15, 2016, the Collingswood Fire Department hosted Fire Prevention/ Public Safety Day. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Up Close & Personal
City of Linwood Fire Department Reverend Arthur R. McCauley at a fire in Northfield on August 27, 2016. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Architect Will Haryslak, the designer of the City of Absecon’s 911 Memorial. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Members from Waretown Fire Company came to support Surf City Fire Department’s housing on September 10, 2016. Pictured in front of their five-ton brush truck are Firefighter Harrison Lewis with girlfriend Taylor Olson, Assistant Engineer Jeremy Sutton and Firefighter Anthony O’Hara. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
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Glasstown Muster
The Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade Chapter of SPAAMFAA held its annual muster at Wheaton Arts Center in Millville on August 21, 2016. Sixty fire apparatus, senior and modern antiques, crowded their way into the village. Apparatus from New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania participated, with events such as a water barrel and bucket brigade also highlighting the day. Pictured in the forefront is the prototype Ward LaFrance Firebrand and its more famous Ward LaFrance Ambassador. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Harrison FMBA Local 22 Supports Breast Cancer Month
Harrison FMBA Local 22 sold t-shirts this fall in support of Breast Harrison Cancer League. Eric Hausman President of Local 22 preCancer Awareness Month. The tees were sold to the members and sented the check in the amount of $2695. - Fire News photo courtesy of Steve Fostek, Harrison FD/PIO their families. The firefighters were allowed to wear the shirts while on duty for the month of October. All proceeds were donated to the
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