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Eatontown LODD Richard Zadorozny See Page 4.
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In this issue... Good Call in Paterson Paterson Deputy 3 establishes a collapse zone just in the nick of time. See story on page 10
Condo Fire in Mays Landing Multiple companies respond to a fire at the Brandywood Condos. See story on page 12
3 Found Dead at Fair Lawn Blaze Firefighters discover three gunshot victims thought to be a double homicide and a suicide. See story on page 25
Canale Scholarships Awarded Kiersten Jester, Hailee Tomassone and Yalimar Camacho are awarded scholarships.
See story on page 30
DUI Demo in Bloomfield Bloomfield responders put on a DUI display at Bloomfield High School. See story on page 36
Obituaries Deputy Fire Marshall Anthony Braig and Tuckahoe Life Member Tom Boyle See story on page 42
PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 32 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 36 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 38 Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Be Cautious With the recent protests and shootings that have taken the lives of five police officers, I will address some of the issues that directly relate and affect the fire-rescue and emergency service. First off, I offer my condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the massacre that took place at El Centro Community College, Texas and in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I pause to remember Officers Brent Thompson, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Lorner Ahrens, Montrell Jackson, Brad Garafola and Matthew Gerald, as well as all the people wounded. Sadly the officers left their families to go to work, and never returned home. The Texas attack of July 8 was followed by the Baton Rouge attack on July 17. The Texas attack marked the deadliest day for law enforcement since September 11. As I reflect on these horrible incidents, I realized history is repeating itself and, as first responders, you must take pause and ask yourself: could this happen to you? I grew up in very turbulent times. I remember the Fire Department of the City of New York modifying their rigs so firefighters riding the back step or riding on a ladder truck were shielded
from thrown bottles. Firefighters always wore their helmets because they never knew when a bottle or rock would be tossed from above. The “War Years” got its name from the numerous fires that were fought, along with the attacks on firefighters by protestors who were not happy with the way the city was being run. What good does it do to attack the people who are trying to help you? In 2015, an ambulance was blocked by protestors who put their arms into barrels of cement. This group of 24 people snarled traffic and caused an ambulance to find another way to get its patient to the hospital. On March 12, 2016, an ambulance was blocked from responding in Chicago. I don’t know about you, but this tactic to make a point makes no sense. If anything, it angers the silent majority to take actions and it only makes matters worse. What made the War Years go away? What made the areas once burned out throughout the country in the 70s great again? My research showed that it was not one person who solved the problem. Yes, political leadership changed and new means of solving the problems of social unrest came into play. After 20 years, the gangs of the city, the
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Reading of the confusion on the part of a Virginia ambulance driver recently, I am prompted to urge that all of the country’s volunteers, and emergency vehicle drivers in particular, be alerted to a potential hazard. The ‘H for Hillary’ campaign posters - the ones with the right-pointing arrow - can be potentially misleading, I think, especially to new drivers or in poor visibility conditions. Some Clinton campaign advisor obviously came up with what he or she thought was a clever promotional idea, capitalizing, as it does, on so many existing legitimate hospital directional signs nationwide. But the misguided notion of indiscriminately posting the campaign pitch on public roads, clearly carries the potential for perilous misinterpretation. Jeb Ladouceur Publisher Emeritus The Fire News Long Island, NY
silent citizens of the city and the political leaders of the time realized they had to work together to make their areas safe again. Everyone affected by the problems of the time became part of the solution. First responders should not have to worry that someone is trying to prevent them from saving a life. Unfortunately, the turbulent times right now require you to be vigilant of your surroundings. It might be a good idea to discuss with your department, what to do if you find yourself under attack by a deranged individual or group. The 15th anniversary of 9/11 is a month away. I urge you to be cautious when you are at calls. Remember, no call is routine, especially in these troubled times. - Dennis
CITY OF LONG BRANCH CIGAR DINNER - SAVE THE DATE!
The City of Long Branch Professional Firefighters will be holding their 9th Annual Cigar Dinner on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The dinner will be held at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant in Long Branch from 1800 to 2200, and only 300 tickets are available at $120 per person. Tickets are available from FMBA Local #68, PO Box 2261, Long Branch, NJ 07740-2261. More information can be found at www.njfmba68.com. Ticket and sponsor info is available from Lt. Alfred F. Guzzi, Jr., 732-496-6418; fdlb155@comcast.net.
EATONTOWN LODD
It is with the deepest regret that the Eatontown Fire Department announced the sudden and unexpected line of duty death of Life member, Chief Engineer, ex-Chief and longtime company Secretary Richard Zadorozny. Truly one of the most dedicated members of the fire department. Rich answered the call day and night right up until yesterday. He never ever slowed down. On Sunday evening, Zadorozny and other firefighters responded to a report of a smell of natural gas and hours later, WESTWOOD around 0200 hours, emergency services responded to a call at Zadorozny’s home, where he passed away. Look for more coverage in WETDOWN The Westwood Fire our September issue. Department will be holding a WHERE ARE YOUR wetdown for their new 2016 KME Panther "Eng1ine" on DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? August 13, 2016, from 1300 to We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to 1700 at Westvale Park, 235 receive photos and stories. Feel free to e-mail your photos to Harrington Avenue in Tim@FireNews.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high Westwood, New Jersey. We ask resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or that you use fog nozzles only! reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two For information contact to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the Lieutenant Michael Griffin at incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, the Westwood Fire Department, and where information.” 93 Center Avenue in Westwood. We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed.
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Things Aren’t Always What They Seem
On June 22, 2016, Mount Laurel units were dispatched for what was initially reported as a truck fire. After coming on the radio, Ladder 3625’s officer requested an additional engine company because the vehicles involved were powered by compressed natural gas. Upon arrival, 3625’s officer requested a structural box assignment because the garbage truck was “well off” against the side of the building. Chief 3603 requested a second alarm. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in about 40 minutes. EMS and the New Jersey State Police helicopter Southstar transported one patient with second-degree burns over 60 percent of his body. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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Quick Knockdown in Somerdale On May 1, 2016, the Somerdale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported detached garage with fire burning inside. The first arriving engine company made a quick knockdown of the fire. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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Paterson 4-Alarmer
On April 19, 2016, Paterson Fire Alarm struck a box for a possible building fire in the area of 16th Avenue and Straight Street. Companies arrived to find a large three-story frame occupied multifamily dwelling fully involved with extension to an attached dwelling, with a very heavy fire condition, reports of victims trapped, live wires down and the siding melting off the houses across the street. Battalion 3 transmitted the seconnd alarm. Ladders 1 and 2 went into operation in front of the buildings as ladder 3 set up in the rear. Numerous large handlines, a deck gun and at least one ground monitor were put into operation and with the threat of the fire extending into yet anoth-
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er three-story frame, Deputy 2 Calamita requested a third alarm. Within 30 minutes, most of the heavy fire was knocked down, as the roof of the main fire building collapsed. With heavy deep seated pockets of fire, all companies were still heavily engaged, and a fourth alarm was requested for manpower. No firefighters were injured, but one occupant was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A large portion of the original fire building collapsed and needed to be demolished, the B exposure suffered heavy damage and the other exposure mostly smoke and water damage. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
Tough Job at Somers Point 2-Alarmer The City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to Bay Avenue on May 5, 2016, for a report of a structure fire. Car 401, Assistant Chief Mike Sweeney, arrived on location and established command and reported the fire was in a 2-1/2 story, century-old, wood frame home of balloon construction. Heavy smoke was showing upon arrival and showed obvious signs of a basement fire from the front. The fire was brought under control in about 60 minutes. Rescue 48 and Squad 43 filled SCBA bottles and the Ladies Auxiliary provided firefighters with refreshments. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Carlstadt Comm’l. 4-Alarmer The Carlstadt Fire Department responded to Commercial Avenue on May 12, 2016, for a fire in a single-story, Tshaped building. Heavy fire was located in the garage and office areas on the A-D corner. Soon after arrival, at least one compressed gas cylinder exploded, forcing command to go to a defensive attack utilizing two ladder pipes, several ground monitors and outside handlines. The roof in the fire area eventually collapsed but companies were successful in keeping the fire from spreading further. The fire went to four alarms for manpower and due to water supply issues. One firefighter was transported with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Wayne 2-Alarmer
On June 1, 2016, the Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to Park Place for a reported structure fire. While en route, the firstdue chief reported a heavy smoke condition in the area and requested the second alarm. First-due companies from Company 2 faced heavy fire conditions which consumed the rear of the structure. The blaze was brought under control within an hour and a half. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
AtlantiCare Medevac
On June 3, 2016, District 3 was dispatched to the Isle of Palm resort for an 18-year old with a head injury. EMS and Engine 38 arrived to find a male with a severe head laceration following jumping off a six-foot ledge into a shallow pool. Engine 38 requested a medevac due to the severity of the injury. Atlanticare Med 4 handled the LZ. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Trailer Park Fire Snuffed The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded on May 14, 2016, to Oregon Avenue in the Tilton Terrace Trailer Park for a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a 14- x 55-foot mobile home with partial collapse. Cardiff Chief Steven Sear requested a water tender from Bargaintown and had first-due Cardiff Engine 1516 begin knocking down the fire. Mutual aid came from City of Northfield. Farmington Engine 1543, Tender 1528 and Engine 1544 provided adequate water. Also responding were EHT EMS, EHT Police, and the Cardiff Ladies Auxiliary. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Quick Job in W. Paterson On June 17, 2016, the West Paterson Fire Department responded to McBride Avenue for a reported structure fire. Car 12 arrived and advised of smoke showing from the Charlie side. Upon further investigation a minor fire was discovered on a rear deck of a strip mall, which did extend to the building. Companies quickly opened up and knocked down any remaining fire. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Forest Fire at Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst On June 22, 2016, a reported forest fire on the Joint Base Range #47 activated local fire agencies as well as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. With high winds and temperatures, the fire spread quickly and threatened the surrounding houses in the Browns Mills area. The fire burned more than 40 acres and was brought under control approximately 25 hours later. No injuries were reported and the Browns Mills, Pemberton, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, and military fire units were assisted by an aerial assault from one of the NJFFS helicopters. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Good Call, Command! Late on June 24, 2016, Paterson Fire Alarm transmitted the box for a possible fire in the area of E. 26th Street and 14th Avenue. Upon arrival of Battalion 2, a large, vacant, threestory frame dwelling with heavy fire blowing out the secondfloor windows was encountered. Companies attempted an interior attack as the exposures were evacuated, but command quickly called for an evacuation and requested a second alarm as heavy fire was extending into the attic. With numerous handlines and a ladder pipe in operation, Deputy 3 established a collapse zone, a command which proved to be correct as, approximately 40 minutes into the fire, the entire front section of the building at the third-floor level collapsed into the street. No one was injured. The main body of fire was knocked down in just over an hour. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Condo Fire in Mays Landing
The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Mizpah responded to Hoover Drive in the Brandywood Condos on June 1, 2016. Mizpah Chief Jaimie Davenport arrived and reported smoke showing. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton arrived and established command and requested a FAST from Laureldale and mutual aid from Dorothy. Mays Landing Engine 1812 arrived and stretched two lines while Ladder 1815 laddered the roof. The fire
eventually consumed the first floor with heavy smoke damage to the second floor. Command requested the gas and electric companies to the scene to cut power and gas. The fire was under investigation by the Hamilton Township Fire Investigator and Hamilton Township Police. Also responding were Dorothy, Hamilton Twp. EMS, and Hamilton Township Police. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Nice Work in Haddon Fire
Pleasantville Comm’l. Fire
On June 7, 2016, a building fire was reported on Crystal Lake Avenue in Haddon Township. Command reported a two-story building with heavy smoke showing from the second floor with a report of possible occupants trapped. An all-hands box was transmitted. Crews located heavy fire conditions on the second floor and searches were negative. The fire was confined to the dwelling part of the building with no extension to a first floor doctor’s office. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to Main Street and MLK Boulevard on July 4, 2016, for a report of smoke coming from a building. Car 7-0, Engine 1 and Ladder 2 responded and found heavy fire showing in a restaurant at that address. Firefighters pulled lines and made entry and discovered the fire had extended to the business on the B and D attached exposures. Car 7-0 issued a recall of off duty firefighters who responded to the station and responded Ladder 1 supplied by Engine 24-1 from the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department. Also responding on the mutual aid request were the City of Absecon and City of Northfield while Farmington and Cardiff covered - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Car Fire Training
On June 23, 2016, Medford Township firefighters trained on car fires using a propane powered car fire simulator at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center located in Westampton. Crews reviewed nozzle and line control techniques. - Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez
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GSP Overturn On June 25, 2016, Cranford Fire, Cranford EMS, Clark Police and New Jersey State Police responded to milemarker 136 on the Garden State Parkway northbound for a car overturned in the trees. The occupant was not entrapped and was transported by EMS. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Single-Car MVA The volunteer fire companies of Richland and East Vineland were dispatched on May 8, 2016, for a report of an MVA on Tuckahoe Road. Richland Chief Anthony Monfredo, Jr., Car 12-100 arrived, established command and reported a utility pole down with a subject lying on the ground, next to the vehicle, across the street form where the car had struck a second utility pole before coming to rest against a parked vehicle. Firefighters and EMTs from East Vineland Squad 12-9, assessed the person and began treatment. Command requested a response from Atlantic City Electric Company for the downed utility pole. The injured person was taken by BLS to Inspira Hospital in Vineland. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Roll Over and Then Some On May 29, 2016, Clifton Engine 2 was dispatched to Garden State Parkway mile marker 153 for a reported accident with injuries. Upon arrival, firefighters found one car rolled over and requested Engine 6 for assistance. Upon further investigation they found a second car involved, which wound up in the back yard of a Broad Street home. Four people were injured and transported. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
2-Car MVA The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to Ridge Avenue and West Jersey Avenue on June 13, 2016, for a report of an MVA. Cardiff Assistant Chief Gil Zonge arrived to find a two-car MVA with EHT EMS and police already on location and a female driver pinned in one of the vehicles. Cardiff and Bargaintown firefighters quickly extricated the driver, who was transported to the trauma center by EMS. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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2 Dead, 2 Injured in GSP MVA On June 25, 2016, a 911 call transferred to the New Jersey State Police-Galloway Station reported an MVA on the Garden State Parkway in the vicinity of mile marker 48.6 southbound. West Tuckerton Fire was summoned and upon arrival, found an overturned car off the parkway in the marsh of the Mullica River. After crashing through the guardrail, the car rolled over a number of times ejecting all four passengers. The ejections into the marsh area necessitated the help of the West Tuckerton Dive Team as well as the United States Coast Guard, which eventually found the victims. Two were pronounced dead at the scene and two were transported to a nearby hospital. The NJSP Fatal Accident Unit was investigating. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
Oceanview Head-on Recently, dispatch received a call reporting a head-on MVA in the Oceanview section of Route 83. Both Oceanview and Belleplain were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found both vehicles on the opposite shoulders of the roadway. The victim of the one vehicle required extrication. After assessment by EMS and ALS, a medevac was requested. Seaville responded and provided ground support for the LZ. The occupant of the other vehicle was not injured. Also responding were Belleplain Rescue, Atlanticare MICU, New Jersey State Police, and Atlanticare Medevac. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered On May 29, 2016, Pennsauken and Collingswood Marine units were called to Cooper River for a vehicle in the water on the Pennsauken side. Crews arrived and located the vehicle with only the roof visible. Crews checked the interior and confirmed no occupants, and remained on location until the tow company removed the vehicle. which had been reported stolen the night before. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Freehold MVA On June 26, 2016, the Freehold Fire Department Station 16 was dispatched to the corner of Ely Harmony and Silom Roads for a reported MVA with one car into the woods. Freehold EMS transported two people from the scene. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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Father and Son Die in Watercraft Accident in Patcong Creek On July 2, 2016, Somers Point Dispatch received a call about a watercraft accident on the Patcong Creek in the Somers Point area. Somers Point Fire, Police, and Rescue were dispatched, along with units from the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit from Atlantic City and the United States Coast Guard. There were two personal watercrafts involved, one with a single operator and the second with a father and son operating it. The father and son received fatal injuries in the crash. The New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Unit is investigating the accident. - Fire News photos by Robert Macom
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River Edge Building Fire
2 FFs Injured at Bayonne 5-Alarmer
On May12, 2016, River Edge companies were in the process of picking up from a working van fire on Route 4 when Central Dispatch toned them out for a report of smoke coming from a twostory building on Route 4 East, with parking underneath and housing several businesses. While companies were responding Central advised a report of someone possibly trapped on the first floor. Upon further investigation, light smoke was found through much of the building due to a fire involving a fan in a woman’s bathroom, which was quickly extinguished with an extinguisher with no damage. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
On June 18, 2016, Bayonne firefighters responded to Avenue C and found heavy fire in the rear of a two- and three-story building, housing a laundromat on the first floor and apartments above. A second alarm was transmitted and then, with heavy fire in the walls and in the cockloft, third and fourth alarms were requested, bringing mutual aid from Jersey City, North Hudson Fire/Rescue, Kearny and Hoboken. As conditions deteriorated, command ordered an evacuation and exterior streams were set up. With companies heavily engaged and without warning, a portion of the roof collapsed in the rear of the two-story section, causing the mansard roof to collapse on several firefighters operating underneath. Two firefighters were briefly trapped but quickly removed and transported to the hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries. A fifth alarm was requested which brought a task force from Essex County into the city for coverage. The fire displaced 45 residents; five were transported. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Budd Lake Car Fire Early on June 6, 2016, Budd Lake Fire was dispatched to Route 46 in front of Johnson Dodge for a car fire. Car 51 and 50 arrived and reported a working car fire in the right lane of travel. Engine 59 arrived and stretched their bumper lines and had the flames knocked down within 15 minutes. There were no injuries at the scene, but traffic was backed up for a mile in each direction. - Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
Quick Work at Van Fire Budd Lake and Flanders firefighters were recently dispatched to the parking lot of the Village Green Apartment complex for a van fire. It was reported that a van was in the woods and fully involved. Car 50 and Engine 53 arrived and stretched a line on the fire as Brush 98 arrived and pulled a reel line and assisted with putting out the brush fire. All fire was out within 15 minutes. - Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
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Route 9 MVA On May 13, 2016, Central received numerous calls of an MVA at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Route 9. Marmora Fire Rescue and the Upper Township Rescue squad were dispatched. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Russell Barham confirmed a two-vehicle MVA with both cars still in the roadway. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
4 Injured in Belleville MVA On May 27, 2016, Belleville Truck 1 and EMS-1 were dispatched to Belleville Avenue for an accident with injuries. While responding, dispatch advised companies there was CPR in progress. Upon arrival, Truck 1 immediately requested two more BLS and ALS units along with Engine 3 as there were two people entrapped. A total of four people were transported, two under a trauma condition. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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3 Found Dead at Fair Lawn Blaze Fair Lawn firefighters made a gruesome discovery shortly before midnight on June 1, 2016, after a caller alerted Fair Lawn Police that their neighbor’s home was on fire. Firefighters were met with a heavy smoke condition from a two-story home and confirmed an entrapment on the second floor. As firefighters stretched lines into the home and initiated searches, a deceased male was located on the first floor with a gunshot wound. Two additional victims with gunshot wounds were located on the second floor. Companies also encountered a heavy fire condition on the second floor extending into the attic and through the roof. The roof was quickly opened up and with three handlines in operation, the main body of fire was knocked down in less than 20 minutes. The fire was declared under control in an hour. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the elderly couple in their 70s who owned the home were killed by their son, who then killed himself. The actual cause of the fire was under investigation. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Orange Train the Trainer Course
In conjunction with the Orange Fire Department Training Division, Continental Fire and Safety from Hamilton, and members of the Orange Fire Department, a Train the Trainer course was held at Select Towing and Auto Repair of West Orange. This vital training provides a better understanding how to troubleshoot, maintain and operate Orange’s entire line of Amkus equipment, along with its newly acquired Paratech Highway Stabilization Vehicle Struts System and the highly sought after Multiforce Air Lifting Bag. In attendance were Deputy Chief Frank DeAngelis; Captains Elvin Padilla, Jr., Mathew Piserchio, and Joseph Gonzalez; and Firefighters Edward Vega, Derrick Brown, Jeremy Cannon and James Antoine, all who will, in turn, train other members of the department. Once the department-wide training is complete Orange firefighters will be better prepared to handle emergency incidents that involve trapped individuals. This just scratches the surface on the progress the department has made in the last year-and-a-half under the direction of Fire Director Kenneth Douglas, a former Newark firefighter. The department has also seen a complete reorganization of the Training Division, currently supervised by Captain Elvin Padilla, Jr. - Fire News photos and story by Captain Elvin Padilla, Jr.
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Newton Holds Wetdown
On June 4, 2016, the Newton Fire Department held a wetdown for their new engine, Rescue 803, and a brand new incident command vehicle, Newton Car 1. Surrounding fire departments came to christen them to service. Fun was had by all that attended and the chief thanked the members of the community for supporting the fire department by getting the new vehicles to provide better service for Newton and the surrounding communities. More images can be seen at Box Alarm Productions Fire Ground Photography. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Canale Scholarships Awarded Chief Wallace Bakely, President of the Egg Harbor Township Volunteer Fire Department, consisting of the Cardiff, Bargaintown, Scullville, Farmington and West Atlantic City companies, presented $500 Anthony ‘Tony’ Canale Memorial Scholarships to Kiersten Jester (great-granddaughter of Canale), and Hailee Tomassone, pictured with her father, Bargaintown Firefighter Tom Tomassone. A scholarship was also presented to Yalimar Camacho of the Atlantic County Institute of Technology whose father is West Atlantic City Firefighter Alberto Camacho. The scholarships are in memory of long time EHTFD Chief Tony Canale. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Dorothy 59th Annual BBQ The Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company in Weymouth Township, Atlantic County hosted their 59th Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q on June 5, 2016. Always held on the first Sunday in June, this event draws throngs from near and far. The all-day event features chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, and a roll, and there is plenty of activity for the children and adults as well as an appearance by Smokey the Bear. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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North Caldwell Valor Awards
On May 5, 2016, the 200 Club of Essex County presented Valor Awards to North Caldwell Fire Captain Lee Sutherlin and Firefighter David Hicock for their successful evacuation of a large residential complex and the rescue of an unconscious 88-year-old female during a natural gas leakage event. Congratulating the heroic firefighters were 200 Club Executive Board member Ira Cohen, Deputy Chief Paul O’Neill and 200 Club President Lori Hennon-Bell. (Left to right): Sutherlin, Cohen, Hicock, O’Neill, Hennon-Bell. - Fire News photo by Kevin Lynch
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Denville F.D. Association William Green Memorial Scholarship Denville firefighter, Michael O’Hara, received the William Green Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 from scholarship chairman Jack Cunic. Michael is studying agra-business at Morris County Community College. Each year the Denville Fire Department Association (DFDA) awards scholarships to members, spouses and children of members in good standing. This scholarship is named for an early major benefactor of the DFDA. Applicants are evaluated by a committee external to the DFDA, consisting of a member of the clergy, a school superintendent and a local business owner. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of quality of character, leadership, scholastic achievement, participation in school extracurricular activities, and community service. In the 31 years of existence, over 60 individuals have received over $100,000 in scholarships. Many of these individuals now serve in leadership positions in law enforcement, education, and the fire service. Several past recipients are honored members of FDNY. - Fire News photo courtesy of Charles Botti, DFDA
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Where’s My Turkey Soup With Firehouse Kitchen Host Ray Cooney
While filming the sixth season of Firehouse Kitchen, I set up a very special shoot at Long Island Cares in Hauppauge (hop-pog), New York. Long Island Cares is a foundation that provides meals to people in need. On Long Island alone, there are about 87,000 children who do not know where their next meal is coming from. Long Island Cares is here to help end this epidemic. When I heard about this charity, I knew we had to get Firehouse Kitchen involved. I met with the head of the foundation, Paul Pachter, and while visiting him saw the kitchen at their headquarters. It was amazing! The kitchen set up and spotless stainless steel appliances were perfect for a filming. The kitchen was donated by Dunkin’ Donuts and Lifetime Brands. I asked Paul what the kitchen was used for. “We give seminars on cooking and nutrition to families with a tight budget,” he said. Paul explained how macaroni and cheese, and cereal can go a long way, but it’s not the most nutritious for kids. Paul and staff show people that there are other alternatives, using the same budget, yet getting the right nutrition for the children. The recipe for this month’s article is from Medford Firefighter Jean Dowd. Two days before we started shooting at Long Island Cares, one of my (FDNY) firefighters had to cancel. I put a blast out on Facebook asking firefighters if they’d be interested in appear-
ing on Firehouse Kitchen, and Jean came to my rescue. With 18 years on the job, Jean had tons of good stories. My favorite one was for this recipe called ‘Where’s My Turkey Soup?’ After having a Thanksgiving meal in the firehouse, there was about 20 pounds of turkey left over. Jean was going to make a turkey soup for the next department meeting. When she arrived a few hours before to make the soup, all the turkey was gone! Somebody had thrown them away! In a panic, and pressed for time, Jean went through the refrigerator and found hamburger meat and breakfast sausage. Jean said to me (something I say a lot on the show), “Present a firefighter with a problem and they will always find a solution.” Jean ground up the hamburger and sausage meat, retrieved some other spices and broth and presto! Turkey (or not so turkey) soup! It was delicious! On days like this, it’s good to be Firefighter Ray. When I meet people like Paul Pachter, the staff and all the volunteers at Long Island Cares, it shows me that there are still a lot of good people in the world. If you want to help a great cause, you can donate food or volunteer at LongIslandcares.org. There is a big food drive going on this summer and they need all the help they can get. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen, go to firehousekitchenshow.com or friend us on Facebook. I’m Firefighter Ray and remember, Long Island Cares saves lives.
WHERE'S MY TURKEY SOUP? 2 quarts chicken stock 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons oregano 3 tablespoons basil 1 bag carrots 1 bunch celery 2 medium onions 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. bulk sausage 1/2 cup orzo pasta Heat stock and tomatoes over high heat in a large pot. Chop vegetables into big chunky pieces. Add to liquids. Add oregano and basil. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer. Crumble and brown both meats. Add meat mixture to pot and let simmer for 30 minutes. Add orzo and cook additional 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Serve and enjoy!
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Teaching the Children
The Maurice River Township Volunteer Fire Department in Cumberland County, comprised of the Heislerville, Port Elizabeth, Leesburg and Cumberland Volunteer Fire Companies, participated in support of the NEOC motorcycle race on June 4-5, 2016, by selling refreshments to raise funds for their department. The race is for
five-to-seven year olds to show the correct operation of motorcycles, safety and good sportsmanship. And it also gave the Port Elizabeth firefighters a chance to show off their brand new KME mini-pumper, which was used to supply power for their cooking operations. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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DUI Demo in Bloomfield
On June 7, 2016, members from the Bloomfield Fire Police and teers played the role of a driver under the influence, injured passenEMS worked under the coordination of Bloomfield Fire Captain gers and a passenger who succumbed to injuries. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti Joe Coletta to illustrate to Bloomfield High School seniors the dangers of drinking and driving, and distracted driving. Student volun-
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HOW HANG-DRY BECAME A REALITY Before starting Hang-Dry I worked as a commercial diver. The hassle of getting back into a wetsuit after a previous dive was always difficult, uncomfortable, wet, cold and sticky. I had tried washing them by hand and letting them air-dry, but it just took forever. To make matters worse, my mind always wandered as I got into a damp wetsuit thinking about what might be growing inside my dark wetsuit and definitely did not make me feel comfortable. While working as a commercial diver I would spend my free time riding motorcycles, doing track days and later on moving to road racing for over 10 years. I would do anywhere from eight to 10 races every weekend, and by the end of it my race suit was always saturated with perspiration and sometimes rain. Like my wetsuits for diving, I tried to stop the odor and bacteria by washing my suits after my weekend races. It took too much time to air dry and I was concerned with just leaving it to air/sun dry. As I looked for my own way to dry my suits, I did a lot of research about the effects of perspiration and bacteria growth within unventilated materials like leather, Nomex, neoprene and others. From there, Hang-Dry was born - directly inspired by wanting to help others find a safe solution to drying their suits and gear. The first Hang-Dry that was ever built (I still have it!) was made of chicken wire fence, lots of duck tape, a fan, a wire, two bolts, a pipe, a bungee hook - yes, a bungee hook - and a whole lot of creativity. It took a long time and hard work for Hang-Dry to get to where it is now but I made sure that no corners were cut. I wanted the best of everything in the Hang-Dry dryer so it could withstand just about anything. And, with help from so many great people along the way, I am also proud to say it is MADE IN THE USA! Contact Tom Levy at 856-981-9398; www.hang-dry.com for more information.
REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR THE NJEPA CONFERENCE 2017 The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) Conference provides training and promotes the development of public and private partnerships in the planning, coordination, recovery and mitigation of all types of emergencies. The conference will be held at the
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IAMRESPONDING.COM SUPPORTS THE NFFF IamResponding.com (IaR) has signed on as a new supporter of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). IamResponding will contribute $25 to the NFFF from every new IaR subscription between March 1 and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Oct 8-9). Those funds will be directed to Foundation programs that honor the fallen, assist their survivors and help prevent future line-of-duty deaths and injuries. “IamResponding has always been committed to enhancing firefighter safety, with a primary mission of getting more complete crews on the scene faster,” explained Daniel Seidberg, President of IamResponding.com. “Reducing response times with IaR results in more complete and more effective crews getting to a safer fire ground. We are honored to be able to extend the support of our international network of more than 5,000 subscribing departments to the NFFF’s critical mission and programs, and we look forward to adding the many new subscribers this year who will be the driving force behind this partnership with the NFFF.”
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Cranbury Memorial Day Parade
The Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company marching in the Cranbury Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2016. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Up Close & Personal
New Milford ex-Chief Bob Ryan at a two-alarm house fire in Oradell. - Fire News photo by Chris 'Doc' Denton
Chief Engineer Arthur Green III, from City of Long Branch’s Neptune Hose No.1 posing with new Engine 25-75. The sister engine is 25-74 assigned to the Uniformed Firefighter’s Division of the Long Branch Fire Department, Local 68. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
Firefighters Dull and Thompson set up the vent fan to ventilate a house following an oven fire on June 26, 2016. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Dorothy Firefighter Steve Pernicka, a Life Member who joined the fire company in 1952. He drives eight hours from Pennsylvania every year for the Dorothy Chicken BBQ, to help cook. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
(Left to right): Battalion Chief Amos Blackburn, Chief ‘Chip’ Greiner and Deputy Chief Joe DiMauro of the Bogota Fire Department. - Fire News photo by EJRode, BFD Landisville Firefighter Ritchie Crowell operating Landisville’s Tender 1114 at a fire at Harding Highway in Franklin Township, Gloucester County. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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ACY-IAP Promotions, Retirement On May 26, 2016, a promotional and retirement ceremony was held at the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY-IAP) Fire Department as Chief Edward Conrow officially retired after 25-plus years of service with the department. Ed was promoted to Chief in January 2011 after coming up through the ranks. Promoted to Chief of the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department was Nelson W. Wiest, who began his career with the fire department in November 1996. Robert Sirolli and Gregory Quein were promoted to Assistant Chief. Assistant Chief Sirolli started with the department in in June 1999 and Assistant Chief Quein started in October 2000. Jeffrey Paul and Stefan Rivard were promoted to Captain with Captain Paul starting with the department in October 2002, and Captain Rivan starting in May 2008. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Obituaries
Tuckahoe Life Member Tom Boyle
Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Anthony R. Braig Deputy Fire Marshal Anthony ‘Andy’ R. Braig (ret.) began his career with the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office in May 1984. Andy lost his battle with diabetes on June 25, 2016. He will always be remembered for his leadership in the Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention program in Camden County, bringing the fire service, law enforcement, courts, schools, parents, government and mental health agencies together to address this problem. In addition to his regular duties with the Camden County Fire Marshal Office, Andy was a member with the New Jersey Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team, and spent numerous weeks on site of the World Trade Center disaster in 2001 working with the New Jersey/New York Port Authority and the Fire Department of New York. Andy began his career in the fire service when he became a volunteer with the Erial Fire Company in Gloucester Township. Andy remained a member of many organizations including the New Jersey Association of County Fire Marshal’s, the Camden County Firemen’s Association and the Camden County Fire Chief’s and Fire Officer’s Association. Andy leaves behind his wife Roxanne, daughter Allison, stepdaughters Jamie and Donna and his grandchildren. - Fire News story courtesy of Paul Sandrock, Jr.
On June 2, 2016, the Tuckahoe Fire Company lost one of their own, Tom Boyle. Tom was a member of Tuckahoe Fire Company for over 30 years and held multiple offices while there as well as being a Life Member. He was a welldecorated retired Master Sergeant of the Army National Guard and served our country for over 43 years. Thank you for being a friend, Tom, and thank you for your service to, not only our community, but also to our nation. Rest in peace Tom, you will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom
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