Fire News New Jersey, March 2021 edition

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3-Alarm Fire at the Longhorn See page 20.

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In this issue...

Shamong Trailer Fire Crews hit an all-hands blaze in a trailer with hoarding conditions in an area with no hydrants.

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Quick Stop in Bradley Beach Crews find a small fire in a residence and stop it with one line.

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Castaway Cove 4-Alarmer Crews from two counties finally stop a fire from extending at “The world’s greatest family resort.”

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Fatality at GSP MVA Farmington and Bargaintown respond for a rollover which crews quickly realize is a recovery.

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A New Era Starts in Absecon On January 17, Absecon left it’s old quarters for the last time and moved into their new quarters.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Hopefully by the time you read my March editorial, the cold weather has started to turn around and signs of springtime have arrived.

In my eyes, February 2021 has been a brutal month, with ongoing snowstorms that keep adding to the piles of frozen snow. I used to love the snow, but as I age, I am finding it difficult to work in 20-degree temperatures. One thing I can say for sure, I have a renewed appreciation for our young firefighters who never seem to mind the cold. Yes, we were all once young and enjoyed getting away to ski the slopes in frigid weather. Fighting a fire in extremely cold weather was also looked at as a memorable experience.

When winter arrived, I rearranged my turnout gear rack. I had a thermal lined vest that I wore on every call. Back in my early days, we didn't have thermal hoods. We relied on the earflaps in our helmets that were designed to protect our ears from burns in a fire, to keep us warm when we stood in the cold. If you look at old winter firefighting photos, you might catch a glimpse of a hooded sweatshirt poking out of the collar of a turnout coat. Yes, winter was and still is a

time of the year that challenged firefighters.

A serious winter fire in below freezing temperatures starts off with finding a hydrant that was just buried by the snowplows, who are trying to keep traffic moving. Once the hydrant is cleared, that lucky firefighter may be spent for the rest of the fire. Fighting the fire is always warm. We never think of the cold until the fire is knocked down and we are standing in our soaking wet turnout gear that is now starting to freeze. As the ground around us becomes a skating pond, chiefs and safety officers have to give thought in calling for deicing units to keep the scene somewhat safe. Call for help early!

For large scale fires, be sure that you know what resources your town and FireRescue and Emergency Services have to help rehab firefighters. Remember that frostbite can leave you with permanent reminders that your skin was once damaged by the cold.

Frostbite is serious! Protect yourself. Get out of wet clothing as soon as you can. Change out your wet gloves, wet socks and sweaty clothes before they freeze.

Manual dexterity declines in cold weather

and your thought process slows down in cold weather. Know the symptoms of hypothermia. Once shivering occurs, you may not be able to warm up without an additional heat source.

Many years ago, I attended a seminar about working in extremely cold climates. A doctor from the US Army spoke about the problems that the constructions workers faced while working on the Alaskan pipeline.

His photos and narrations opened my eyes to the dangers of working in cold environments.

It is imperative that you look to your local university to find the cold weather experts and see if they will speak with your department on the dangers of working in cold weather. In the meantime, pray for warmer weather and stay safe.

Dennis

Frozen Hydrants at Apartment Fire

On January 7, 2021, calls came in fora kitchen fire at the Village Green Apartments. Units arrived to flames coming out the secondfloor windows. Mutual aid arrived from Flanders, Chester, Netcong, Hackettstown, Schooley’s Mountain and Roxbury.

Randolph and Mansfield, and Long Valley EMS provided coverage.

- Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC

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Massive Multi-Alarm Fire in Passaic

At just after 2330 on a very frigid January 30, 2021, Passaic firefighters responded to 7th Ave, Atlantic Coast Fibers, for a reported fire. The approximately 350 x 300 building housed a recycling company and was the scene of numerous fires in the past. Heavy smoke was showing from the building as companies arrived, and a second alarm was requested. Several 2-1/2 inch handlines were stretched into the building where large bales of cardboard were burning. As the fire continued to grow a third alarm was sounded. Conditions further deteriorated and, as companies experienced water pressure issues, all members were ordered to evacuate the building. The fire rapidly spread throughout the building which became fully involved. Additional alarms were sounded bringing mutual aid companies from over 25 towns in five counties as well as a tanker

task force and one of the states Neptune High Volume Water Systems, however due to a malfunction the Neptune System could not be utilized. The fire burned throughout the night, into the next day and into the next night as companies continued working to extinguish the fire in bitter temperatures. Three days later, companies remained on the scene as heavy equipment pulled apart the debris exposing deep-seated pockets of fire. No civilians were injured; however, several firefighters suffered minor injuries, mostly due to slips and falls. The fire was under investigation, - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo, Mark Rosetti www.FirstDuePhotography.com and Kempter’s Fire Wire (Continued on next page)

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Apartment Fire in Mays Landing

The Volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale, and Cologne responded to the Sandpiper Condominiums on Harding Highway, on January 16, 2021, for a structure fire.

Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine reported heavy smoke showing from a ground-floor apartment with a report of a person still inside. Upon the arrival of Tender 1819, its crew entered and found an occupant who was given to EMS who then treated and transported the person to Atlantic Care Medical Center, Mainland Division. Meanwhile, crews continued searches, quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated. Bargaintown and Elwood covered. Decon 5 from South Egg Harbor responded to the scene to decon firefighters. Also responding were Township of Hamilton Police and EMS. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe, and Ken Badger, Sr.

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Shamong All-Hands Trailer Fire

On February 1, 2021, Shamong District 28 was alerted to a reported trailer on fire. Burlington County Central Communications advised Chief Smith that there were multiple callers advising a trailer well off. Chief Smith called an all-hands and requested additional tenders

due to a lack of hydrants in the area. The fire was put under control quickly but required extensive overhaul due to hoarding conditions encountered. The Burlington County Fire Marshal’s office was investigating.

- Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez

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Orange Fire Extends

On January 31, 2021, the Orange Fire Department responded to Spring Street for a house fire. Car 2 arrived to smoke showing from the front door of a 2-1/2 story wood frame, and requested engines from West Orange and South Orange to the scene. Engine 3 stretched a 1-3/4 inch line through the front door and members found the seat of the fire in the basement. Engine 1 stretched a line through a secondary entrance to attack the bulk of the fire. The fire

was quickly knocked down but ran the walls extending to divisions 1 and 2. Command requested two additional engines, followed by a signal 9 from Newark bringing East Orange Engine 4, Irvington Engine 44, Newark Engines 11 and 7, and Ladder 11 to the scene.

Companies conducted extensive overhaul. The fire was placed under control an hour after arrival - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Estell Manor House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Estell Manor, Dorothy Fire and Rescue, and Mays Landing responded to Route 50 in Estell Manor at 0907 on December 31, 2020, for a structure fire. Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., reported smoke showing from a single-family wood frame. Mays Landing Tender 1819 positioned in front of the structure, and led off with a 1-¾ inch line through the door on the A side. When its crew opened the door, fire rolled out. Mays Landing Ladder 1815 laddered the roof. Estell Manor Chief Dan Collins established command, A/C Badger took interior ops and Dorothy Chief Jess Hand exterior. Command requested additional water tenders from Richland and Laureldale with Richland also responding with their cascade truck.

Interior crews fought their way in to find the fire on the first floor in the area of a wood burning stove and upon extinguishment, discovered the fire burnt into the basement and the attic. With an extensive overhaul, firefighters confined the fire to the area of origin.

- Fire News photo by Cindy Badger

Make That a 2-Town Crash The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company responded to Ocean Heights Avenue and Harbor Avenue on January 4, 2021, for an MVA with rollover. The accident occurred in Hamilton Township but the vehicle wound up further down Ocean Heights Avenue at the Egg Harbor Township border due to the velocity of the vehicle’s travel and the impact of the crash. The single occupant of the vehicle was treated by Hamilton Township EMS, as no extrication was required.

The accident was investigated by the Hamilton Township Police.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger, Sr.

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Budd Lake House Fire Just before midnight on January 17, 2021, Mount Olive Fire Departments (Budd Lake and Flanders) were dispatched to Bridle Lane in the Budd Lake section of town for a house fire. Cars 50 and 52 arrived and transmitted a second alarm. Engine 53 went to work with a line to the garage and then across the front and into the second-floor bedrooms. Ladder 58 arrived and laid a supply line to 53 and then went to the roof to vent. Mutual aid arrived and provided RIT and additional manpower. The fire was knocked down within a half hour, but crews remained on scene for three hours hitting hot spots and overhauling. The fire was under investigation by the Mount Olive Police and Fire Marshal’s office. Mutual aid at the scene and for coverage came from Netcong, Chester, Hackettstown, Byram, Schooley’s Mt., Roxbury and Randolph. Long Valley and Roxbury EMS also provided coverage.

- Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC

Atlantic City Car Fire

After You…No, After You Quick Stop by Clifton and Passaic

Atlantic City Engine 3 responded to Mississippi and Fairmount Avenues at 0920 on January 21, 2021, for a report of a vehicle fire.

Engine 3 arrived to find a fire in the engine compartment. Its crew stretched a line and made short work of the fire. Assisting was Atlantic City Police.

- Fire News photo by William McFarland

On January 11, 2021, the Clifton Fire Department was dispatched to Summer Street for an attic fire. Passaic received calls for smoke coming from the same address, which was on the border of both districts. Companies arrived to smoke showing from a large 2-1/2 story wood frame in Clifton. Crews from both departments operated on scene and the fire was placed under control within 20 minutes.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Quick Stop in Bradley Beach On January 7, 2021, the Bradley Beach Fire Department was dispatched to Park Place Avenue for a report of smoke coming from a residence.

Bradley Chief 88-66 arrived to a residence with smoke showing and transmitted a box alarm. A tower ladder from Asbury Park and engine from Neptune City were first to arrive. Crews located a small fire in the residence, which was quickly extinguished with a handline. A ladder from Avon By The Sea also responded.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Mays Landing MVA Mays Landing EMS and the New Jersey State Police responded to Millville-Mays Landing Road on January 19, 2021, at approximately 0745 for an MVA with injuries.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Vineland House Fire On January 11, 2021, the Vineland Fire Department was called to the unit block of State Street for a structure fire. On arrival, fire was showing from a three-story wood frame structure. Crews quickly went to work and brought the fire under control. There were no reported injuries and the fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran

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Castaway Cove 4-Alarm Fire Contained

The Ocean City Fire Department in Cape May County (“the world’s greatest family resort”) responded to the Castaway Cove amusement park located at 10th Street and the Boardwalk (visitors to the Jersey Shore will recognize this as the place with the big pirate ship on top of the building) after a police officer on patrol heard a fire alarm sounding and, upon investigating, reported smoke visible shortly after 0800 on January 30, 2021. Numerous

mutual aid companies from Atlantic and Cape May counties were summoned to not only fight the fire but for relief from freezing temperatures. Numerous LDH lines and master streams were used to combat the fire, which eventually went to four alarms, but was prevented from running the block and extending onto the boardwalk.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe and Eric ‘Doc’ Moran

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3-Alarm Fire at the Longhorn On January 18, 2021, just before midnight, Flanders and Budd Lake Fire Companies responded to the Longhorn Steak House on International Drive for a structure fire. Car 90 requested a second alarm on arrival. Engines 59 took a hydrant as Engine 95 stretched a handline to the dumpster area in an attempt to control the fire. Ladder 58 and Tower 96 were next, along with Netcong Fire, took the front and made entry through the front door and started to advance to the rear kitchen area where they were met with heavy fire from the celling area and soon forced out with the roof starting to weaken. The fire advanced so fast, crews were forced to go defensive.

A third alarm was called and four ladders and a collapse zone were set up. The fire was declared under control three hours later. A demolition crew was called to bring down the walls so firefighters could finish putting out the flames. Crews remained on scene till around 0800 as eight fire companies and several EMS units with over 75 firefighters were on scene assisting and for cover. The fire was being investigated by the Mount Olive Police, Fire Marshal’s Office and the Morris County Prosecutors office. Three firefighters were evaluated on scene by EMS and all were found to be okay.

- Fire News photo by A/C Kevin J. Maloney; Budd Lake FC

2021 New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference Planning continues for our 2021 NJEPA Conference. The virtual portion will be held May 3 to 7, 2021, when we had hoped to see everyone in person, but COVID-19 had different ideas. The inperson portion will be September 19 to 22, 2021 at Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Exhibitor registration is now open, please visit www.njepa.org to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing.

We are pleased to announce that we are continuing our partnership with the New Jersey State Police in the presentation of the Advanced Professional Series Certificate Program. We anticipate offering G-0191-ICS EOC, G0205-Recovery from Disaster and G-0235-Emergency Planning. These classes will only be available in May to our Early Bird registrants. Check our website frequently for additional course information.

Daily we are adding information to our website, if you are interested in staying at Harrah's during the Conference in September, there is now information about reduced room rates, but you must use our block code to get these rates.

Although our courses for September are not yet posted, if you take advantage of the Early Bird registration, it is easy to go back in to modify your registration to include courses you are interested in attending.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in September!

Mays Landing House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne responded to Crocus Street on a rainy December 4, 2020, at 2313, for a structure fire. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived and established command and reported fire showing from the rear and front of a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Mays Landing 1819 stretched lines to the front and rear and began attacking the fire. Ladder 1815 pulled another line into the front of the home. Of the two lines into the front of the home one worked the first floor and one the second. Command then requested mutual aid from Bargaintown. Laureldale and Cologne firefighters arrived and were put into service performing overhaul, and putting ladders to the A and B sides of the building.

Operations ensured that a deep overhaul was performed.

Bargaintown was the RIT. The fire was brought under control in one hour, and the cause was under investigation. Also responding were the Township of Hamilton Police and EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Fatality At GSP MVA

The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Bargaintown responded to milepost 37.3 southbound on the Garden State Parkway on January 6, 2021, at 1433, for an MVA with entrapment. Farmington Rescue 1547 responded under the command of Captain William McFarland who requested assistance from Cardiff and the Atlantic City International Airport Fire Department. Crews were faced with a lengthy extrication that was an obvious recovery that lasted for several hours.

Firefighters began extrication, but once it was discovered it would be a recovery, the rescue was stopped so the New Jersey State Police Accident Investigation Unit could do an investigation. Upon the completion of their investigation, firefighters finished extrication and removed the victim. Responding were Farmington, Bargaintown, Cardiff, ACY-IAP Fire Department, EHT EMS, Atlanticare Paramedics, Garden State Parkway Operations and New Jersey State Police.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger, Sr.

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A New Era in Absecon

January 17, 2021, was the beginning of a new era for the Absecon Fire department as firefighters, led by Chief Roy Talley, moved in from their old station (left) to their new one (above) under bright sunny skies. After a few remarks by Chief Roy, the station was blessed with a reminder: “A fire department is not the building, but the persons who occupy it.” Once the blessing was held, remarks were given by Absecon Mayor Horton who thanked all of those involved in this undertaking. Following that, firefighters traditionally pushed the rigs into the station with an open house and refreshments following.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Bergenfield Officers for 2021 (Top row, left to right): Lieutenant Dave Byrne, Lieutenant Ryan Zadrozna, Captain Mike Shanahan, Lieutenant Kevin Schade, Captain Alex Kneisler and Captain Rich O’Connor. (Bottom row, left to right): Deputy Chief Norman Hoyt, Jr., Chief Edward Kneisler III; and Deputy Chief Steven Naylis.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Farmington 2021 Officers Sworn In

Mayor Paul Hodson of Egg Harbor Township swore in the officers of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company on January 12, 2021.

(Left to right): Chief Harry Goodman IV, Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe, Captain Michael Parlapiano, Captain William McFarland,

President Dana Swartz, Vice-President Darrell Jackson, Treasurer William Ritchie, and Assistant Treasure William Sorshek.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Dennis C. Sharpe

Denville Officers for 2021 The 2021 Denville Fire Department officers were sworn in on January 1, 2021, in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Tom Andes, assisted by Denville Clerk Tara Pettoni and Administrator Steve Ward. Due to Covid-19, the department was unable to have any guests this year. The Denville Volunteer Fire Department will be led by Chief James Crothers with assistance from 1st Assistant Chief Dan Gilberti; 2nd Assistant Chief Troy Decker and 3rd Assistant Chief Jason Lezcano. Captain Bill Keating will lead the First Aid Squad.

- Fire News photos by Charles Botti

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Egg Harbor House Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to Seaside Avenue on January 19, 2021, at 0720, for a report of a structure fire. Bargaintown Assistant Chief Wil Hancock reported smoke showing from the front door of a two-story, wood frame single-family dwelling. Scullville Chief Steve Prisamet had first-due Scullville Ladder 1535’s crew stretch in with a line to the

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second-floor rear and quickly extinguished the fire. Bargaintown firefighters assisted in overhaul and Engine 1528 provided Ladder 1535 with water supply. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Fire Officials.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

EMS PRO MOVING MAY EVENT TO OCTOBER EMS PRO, Inc. is announcing that we are rescheduling our 2021 event in the interest of everyone’s health and safety. Our team was able to work with Foxwoods Resort Casino and secure NEW dates: October 27-30, 2021.

If you were registered for our May event we transferred your registration to October. If you also had hotel reservations we moved those too.

As you all know by now, it is the goal of EMS PRO, Inc. to provide a safe, high quality education and networking opportunity to EVERYONE involved. We were truly disappointed not to see you in

2020 and we regret postponing this May, however we are really looking forward to seeing all of you this October! Be prepared for a great Halloween Bash!

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New Apparatus Totowa Gets a New Ladder Recently, the Totowa Fire Department in Passaic County placed a brand new 2020 E-One 100-foot rearmount ladder into service equipped with a 2000/500 pump. This apparatus will replace a 25year-old Spartan Quint and will be stationed at the Mitchell Avenue firehouse.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Eatontown Gets New Engine In early November the Eatontown Fire Department received a new 2020 Pierce Enforcer Engine with a 750-gallon tank, Whelen Lighting, a 20-gallon foam cell, and seating for six. This engine replaces a 1996 Pierce Dash 1500/500.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

New Apparatus for Pleassantville Members of the Pleasantville Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2020 Pierce Arrow XT 100f-foot Ascendant. Tower 7 is on an Arrow XT chassis with Tak-4 suspension and T3 Rear Steer Axle. It has a single stage Waterous pump with 2000-gpm capability and a 300-gallon tank. It was purchased to replace the departments Ladder 1 and Ladder 2. Salesman Sam Squire and Fire & Safety Services Ltd. assisted with making this vision a reality.

- Fire News photo by Eric ‘Doc’ Moran

Cedar Grove Gets New Apparatus On January 24, 2021, the Cedar Grove Fire Department placed into service a 2020 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/710/40 Engine replacing a 1996 KME Engine.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

North Wildwood New Apparatus Recently, the North Wildwood Fire Department placed a new 2020 Ferrara Inferno 2000/500 107' Quint into service replacing a 2003 E-One 2000/500 75-foot Quint as the department’s career-staffed apparatus.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Up Close & Personal Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio swears in the 2021 Chief of the Department Edward Kneisler III. Taking the same oath that his grandfather and his father took, holding the Bible is his fiance Amy with Edward’s mother looking on.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

The nephew of Bergenfield Firefighter Steven Naylis had his nephew hold the Bible as he was sworn in as Deputy Chief of Department for 2021.

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by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton New Milford past-Chief and now Company 1 Captain Ross Rhein with Dumont Chief of Department Mark Abdullah.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton