In this issue...
12 Apartments Damaged in Plainsboro Blaze
What was initially reported to be a grill fire, turned into a 12 apartment blaze.
See story on page 4
Vehicle Fire Extends in Lodi
The Lodi Fire Department responded to Route 17 South for a reported truck fire.
See story on page 8
Pleasantville Hosts High School
Career Day
Members of the Pleasantville FD participated at the Pleasantville High School’s Career Day.
See story on page 10
Old Tappan Crew Rescue Trapped Ducklings
The Old Tappan Volunteer FD responded to a call about ducklings stuck in a storm drain.
See story on page 11
Smoky Night at Paterson
Restaurant
The Paterson FD was called to a fire at a restaurant that was extending to the apartment above.
See story on page 12
Vehicle Ablaze Along Interstate 295
Ablazing SUV brought firefighters out to Interstate 295 in Mercer Count.
See story on page 22
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12 Apartments
Damaged in Plainsboro Apartment Blaze
Heavy fire showing from an apartment building prompted first-due firefighters to transmit a second alarm in Plainsboro, Middlesex County, on May 4, 2025. The Plainsboro Fire Department was dispatched to the Addison Princeton Meadows luxury apartments on Pheasant Hollow Drive forwhat was initially reported to be a grill fire. With a column of smoke visible as Squad 49 responded, Captain Chad Reed upgraded the assignment to a full first alarm. Moments later, arriving to find heavy fire engulfing the breezeway leading to the first eight apartments of Building 11, he ordered a second alarm. Mutual aid from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, Princeton, Hightstown, West Windsor, East Windsor, Monroe, South Brunswick and Cranbury helped bring the blaze undercontrol. Residents from a total of 12 apartments were displaced by the blaze, with the Red Cross responding to provide them with temporary shelterand other assistance.
- Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
Commercial Building Fire in Camden
The Camden Fire Department responded to a two- alarm commercial building fire on Darmen Street at 1601 hours on June 1, 2025. Crews worked a heavy fire in the single-story building with extension into a four-story vacant building.
- Fire News photos by Ed Hutchinson
Smoked Out in East Orange Highrise
On April 28, 2025, all East Orange Fire companies responded to a fire in a Prospect Street high-rise. Units arrived to smoke showing from an upperfloorwith occupants trapped on a balcony. Utilizing the standpipe system, crews were able to quickly knock down the
fire and rescue the occupants from the balconies. The fire was contained to the one unit. Mutual aid came from Bloomfield and Orange; Montclaircovered.
- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Fire Training CenterFire in Cardiff
The Cardiff and Bargaintown VolunteerFire companies responded to a report of the bathrooms on fire at Canale Park, on April 22, 2025, at 1923 hours. Cardiff Chief William Danz III responded, investigated the area, and found smoke emanating from the fire training centeron English Creek Avenue. Chief Danz directed all responding apparatus to the training center, where it was discovered that a pile of straw was on fire. The crew of the first-due Cardiff engine secured a watersource from a nearby hydrant and stretched two lines to the hay pile, confining the fire to the pile. Bargaintown firefighters assisted in overhauling, and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service also responded. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
House Blaze Burns on Main Street in Metuchen
Ablaze burning within a difficult-to-access crawlspace undera century-old house on Main Street in Metuchen, Middlesex County, kept firefighters busy on April 26, 2025. Smoke and flames were seen from the rearporch on arrival. Metuchen firefighters responded with Engine 47-1, Engine 47-2 and Rescue 47-3. They arrived to find that residents had already knocked down the visible fire on the exterior. Acheck of the interior, however, found heavy smoke and heat in the basement. Aworking fire was declared and mutual aid was called in to the scene from South Plainfield (Engine 6), Woodbridge District 9 (Iselin Squad 9-6), and Woodbridge District 11 (Iselin Ladder11). Eventually it was determined the fire was burning in a crawlspace, packed with insulation, located below the first floornearthe Side B/C corner. The exteriorwall was opened and a hoseline was put in service to extinguish the fire. - Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
Cover Story
CarHits Pole and Bursts into Flames
The volunteerfire companies of Cologne, Mays Landing and Laureldale from the Township of Hamilton responded to Harding Highway and New York Avenue on April 24, 2025 at 1327 hours, for a report of a vehicle that struck an electric pole. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine established command, and reported a fully involved vehicle extending to the wildlands. New Jersey Forest Fire
Service Unit C-5 arrived first and stretched a 1-1/2 inch line to attack the fire. Upon the arrival of Engine 1816, its crew stretched a line to the vehicle fire while Forest Fire Service members extinguished the fire in the woodlands. The cause of the crash was under investigation by the Township of Hamilton police.
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
On May 9, 2025, the Lodi Fire Department responded to Route 17 South fora reported truck fire. Companies on scene confirmed the fire and reported the fire had extended to three othervehicles. The chief on scene called forthe working fire assignment while crews went to work immediately stretching multiple lines to knock down the fires.
- Fire News photos by Daniel Wixon
Vehicle
Fire Extends in Lodi
Events & Happenings
Pleasantville Hosts High School CareerDay
Members of the Pleasantville Fire Department participated at the Pleasantville High School’s CareerDay. Graduating students were educated on the possibility of becoming a firefighterand the many benefits. Students were able to see some of the technology and try on some of the equipment the department utilizes.
- Fire News photos by Eric ‘Doc’Moran
Atlantic County Celebrates Earth Day
Members of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, and the Farmington VolunteerFire Company came out to support Earth Day on April 27, 2025, which was held at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority complex in Egg HarborTownship. Fire prevention material was distributed, there were displays of firefighting equipment, plus firefighters spoke with the public about several fire prevention topics, along with explanations of how certain fire suppression items are used.
- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Old Tappan SummerReading Kick-Off Party
The Old Tappan VolunteerFire Department was asked to assist the Old Tappan Public Library promote its SummerReading Kickoff Party. The Department responded with three pieces of apparatus, an engine, a squad, and a ladderand a numberof firefighters. The department put its apparatus and equipment on display and gave the party goers, young children and theirparents, an opportunity to examine same. Members of the department hoped theirparticipa-
tion at SummerReading Kickoff Party will inspire the youngsters to enjoy a summerthat includes books. The staff of the Old Tappan Public Library stated that they a numberof books on firefighting, sounds like a good read.
- Submitted by Bill Auth, Chairman, Publicity Committee; photo credit Sam Murray
Old Tappan Crew Rescue Trapped Ducklings
The Old Tappan VolunteerFire Department responded to a somewhat unusual run on May 31, 2025, when a person reported some ducklings stuck in a storm drain. After some amount of time and effort by the department crew, it proved they lived up to theirsworn duty to protect life and property; as they rescued several ducklings and returned them to theirmother, who, motivated by maternal instinct, remained on the scene. - Fire News photos submitted by Bill Auth
Dorothy House Fire Quickly Stopped
The volunteerfire companies of Dorothy, Estell Manorand Milmay were dispatched to 14th Avenue at 1522 hours on April 28, 2025, fora report of a structure fire. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived first and reported a working fire. Dorothy Chief Jess Hand arrived and established command fora fire in a 2-1/2 story wood frame structure with fire showing from the front porch deck extending up the Aside. Crews from Dorothy Engine 1270 pulled lines and began attacking the fire while additional mutual aid from Richland, Mays Landing, and Tuckahoe was requested. Mutual aid firefighters were put to work on the interior, opening up and stopping the fire. Several rooms on the interiorhad to be opened up to check forextension, but damage was minimal. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Smoky Night at Paterson Restaurant
out
The Paterson Fire Department crews were called to a possible fire on Totowa Avenue. On arrival crews had to force entry into the restaurant with a saw. There was a visible smoke condition through-
a restaurant on the first floorand extending to the apartments above. The cause was underinvestigation.
- Fire News photos by Ronald Bombaro
Crews Battle House Fire in Bergenfield
On May 10, 2025, just before 0700 hours, Bergenfield Dispatch received multiple 911 calls of a vehicle on fire in the driveway on Chestnut Street and spreading to a house. Crews arrived and transmitted a second alarm. Command advised all units there were
powerlines down in the driveway which were energized. Companies made an aggressive attack of the carfire knocking it down and then made an attack on the structure. The cause and origin was still underinvestigation. - Fire News photos by Chris Denton
CarFire on Alps Road
The Wayne Fire Department operated at a carfire on Alps Road on June 5, 2025. Crews had to force open the carin order to handlethe fire.
- Fire News photo by Ronald Bombaro
Dorothy Fire & Rescue Chicken BBQ
It's officially summer! The Annual Dorothy Fire & Rescue chicken B-B-Q was held on June 1, 2025, underperfect sunny skies and a sell-out crowd. The event features craft vendors, rides forthe children, and plenty of food. -
Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Glasstown’s Spring Musterin Woodstown
(Above) New Jersey CLAFAAfamily members Gary, Kellie and Aiden Sklarreceived the muster’s People’s Choice Award forUtility 846, their1977 Ford F-250 Fire Utility Truck from Blackwood, New Jersey.
- Fire News photos by Chris Denton
Newtonville Receives Proclamation for
Ocean County Forest Fire
Chief Gene Sykes of the Newtonville Fire Company in Atlantic County holds a proclamation that was presented to all of the fire departments that participated in the Ocean County Forest Fire.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Bergen County Firemen’s Home June BBQ
The Bergen County Firemen's Home Association Annual June barbecue on June 14, 2025, started off as a gloomy and misty day. The weather forecast for the week was for rain but we lucked out with conditions. There was a light rain with breaks in between so that residents could come outside and enjoy lunch under the tents. With all the rain we had been having, the grounds of the home looked beautiful and lush. The flowers were all in full bloom and the gardens looked amazing.
Under the direction of Chef Prince of the NJ State Firemen’s Home and our member, NJ Firemen’s Association President Bob Ordway, who cooked up a feast for the residents, their guests, members and attendees enjoyed a meal of cheeseburgers, barbecued ribs and chicken, corn-on-the-cob, macaroni salad, baked beans and fresh watermelon for dessert. It was a wonderful meal to cheer up everyone on a cloudy afternoon.
Even with the light rain, many residents came outside and had a wonderful time with good food and conversation. The rain did not dampen the mood. Our entertainment that afternoon was singer Kelly Carpenter, who had entertained at many of our functions in the past. She sang popular show tunes, rock hits and country tunes.
The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association wants to thank the Wyckoff Women’s Auxiliary for all their assistance in serving the guests, NJ Firemen’s Home Manager
and Member John Vargas for all his help in arranging the event, all our members coming out on a gloomy day and to the staff of the NJ State Firemen’s Home who helped us arrange everything.
The biggest thank you goes to member and Secretary Tom Simpson, whose dedication for this organization makes a big difference. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated Executive Board and Membership. Pictures:
- Submitted by Justin Watrel, President Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association
Vehicle
Ablaze Along Interstate 295
Ablazing SUVbrought firefighters out to Interstate 295 in MercerCounty on June 1, 2025. The fire, reported just before 0100 hours, was located along the northbound side on I-295 near milepost 70, between the Route 206 (Exit 69) and Federal City Road (Exit 71) interchanges in Lawrence Township. The vehicle was heavily involved in flames when firefighters arrived. A13/4-inch hoseline was utilized to quickly knock down the blaze.
- Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
It Was Fate!
ClosterFD
Recently, the Capelan Family won a trip to school on a fire truck at the ClosterPTO Annual DinnerDance Silent Auction. Their sons Hudson and Mason would be greeted by the ClosterFire Department members; Chief Nick Varni and Ex-Chief Mark Lupardi and a tourof the Truck 762 with all the cool stuff inside that keep firemen and residents safe during an emergency, before heading off to the coolest school drop off ever! That very evening, in the middle of the night the families carbon monoxide detector went off and guess who was on the scene; Chief Nick Varni and ExChief Mark Lupardi!
Egg Harbor Hosts Drinking & Driving Mock Crash
The Egg HarborTownship Emergency Services along with South Star Aeromedical Services held the annual mock crash at theirhigh school to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving at prom time. To furtherhighlight the dangers a hearse removed a “body” and processed it in front of the students. Then Southstarflew out the wounded victim afterthey were extricated from the vehicle. EHTPolice then did a field sobriety test on the driver and took them into custody to highlight the seriousness of the situation. Thanks to Adams-Perfect Funeral Home for providing the hearse.
- Fire News photos by Dennis
C. Sharpe
Fully Involved CarFire in Totowa
ATravelin’Ambulance
Originally built forand served in Larkland, Illinois, the ambulance was sold to the old Teaneck VolunteerAmbulance Corps in 2022 and recently re-sold to Rescue 2 in Arnegrad, North Dakota.
Fire
The Totowa Fire Department was called to Route 80 West at Minnisink Road on June 4, 2025, fora fully involved carfire. Crews arrived to an engulfed carand quickly extinguished the fire.
- Fire News photos by Ronald Bombaro
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News photo by Chris Denton
Cologne 2-CarMVAby Walmart
The volunteerfire companies of Cologne, Mays Landing and Laureldale were dispatched to milepost 49.5 on the Black Horse Pike on April 29, 2025 at 1041 hours, fora report of an MVAat the entrance to Walmart in front of Labcorp. Firefighters and EMS arrived to find a two-vehicle crash with one drivertrapped. EMS covered the driver, and firefighters removed the passengerdoor. Once the vehicles were de-energized, the scene was cleared of debris and the vehicles removed from the scene. The cause of the crash was underinvestigation by the Township of Hamilton Police. `- Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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2nd Floor
Row House Fire in Camden
Firefighters worked a second-floorfire in a vacant row house on Baring Street on June 21, 2025. - Fire News photos by Ed Hutchinson
As SummerWinds Down
Get Ready forthe 2026 NJEPA Conference!
Mark your calendars – the 2026 New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) Conference is set forApril 20 to 24, 2026, returning to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ!
As summer begins to wind down, it’s that time of year again to start preparing your submissions for the 2026 New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association (NJEPA) Conference!
As we look ahead to another impactful year of knowledgesharing and collaboration, we’re excited to announce that the Call for Papers will officially open on September 1, 2025. Now is the perfect time to begin gathering your ideas, case studies, best practices, and lessons learned to share with fellow emergency management professionals from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or considering submitting for the first time, the NJEPAConference is a premier platform to highlight your work, inspire others, and help build stronger, more resilient communities.
Call forPapers Opens: September 1, 2025 Conference Dates: April 20-24, 2026
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Stay tuned for more updates and submission guidelines. We look forward to seeing your proposals and welcoming you to another great year at NJEPA!
– Alyssa Murphy, NJEPA, External Communications; 856-4723899; amurphy@njepa.org; www.njepa.org
Up Close & Personal
Farmington Lieutenant Brandon Parkerat the EHTmock crash on June 5, 2025.
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Ocean City Fire Department’s Bill Martin (‘Lerch’) who was recently promoted to Battalion Chief. Congratulations to him and all of the others on theirpromotions.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Mays Landing Firefighter TaylorMondorff masking up at the vehicle fire on Harding Highway on April 24, 2025.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Assistant Chief Ken Fisherof West WindsorFire Company (MercerCounty Station 43) helping out during a large-scale watersupply drill held in West Windsor on May 18, 2025.
- Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
Capt. James Bird II of Princeton Junction Fire Company (MercerCounty Station 44) at the watersupply drill held in West Windsoron May 18, 2025.
- Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
Scott Kivet, fire coordinatorin both Mercerand Middlesex counties, can directing operations during the West Windsorwatersupply drill.
- Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
Cardiff firefighterTammy Naylorat the TudorStreet fire on June 5, 2025.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Locked Doors Hinder Firefight in Weymouth
Fire companies from Weymouth and Laureldale were dispatched to First Avenue fora report of a structure fire on May 13, 2025, at 1539 hours. Township of Hamilton Fire Official Bill Sorsheck II established command fora single-story metal building that housed numerous motorcycles. Smoke was showing from the building, but firefighters could not gain entry due to several locked overhead doors. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., used a K-12 saw to open the building, allowing firefighters to stretch handlines into the interior. Due to the rural location of the building, additional tankers from Mays Landing and Collings Lakes were brought to the scene. The fire began in an outside generatorthat was fully involved upon arrival and the interiorand its contents suffered significant damage. The fire was underinvestigation by the Township of Hamilton’s fire investigator; EMS stood by on the scene. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
1STANNUALNEWJERSEY9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB: HONORINGAND SUPPORTING HEROES IN SUPPORTOFTHE NFFF
The New Jersey community is coming together to honor the brave heroes of September 11, 2001, with the inaugural New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This heartfelt event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Participants and observers alike are invited to join in this unique tribute, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives, and work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.
The stair climb is more than just a physical challenge; it is a
moving remembrance of those who selflessly served on that fateful day. Participants will ascend the equivalent of 110 stories, symbolizing the height of the World Trade Center, while paying homage to the firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.
David Russell, President and Principal of Fire & Safety Services, expressed the significance of this event, stating, “The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of our firefighters and first responders. It’s our duty to honor their legacy, and through this event, we not only remember them but also support the families left behind.” Together, we can ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.
TRAINING
Large Scale Water Supply Drill
Alarge-scale watersupply drill, held in West WindsorTownship, brought togethercrews from five counties on the morning of May 18, 2025. The exercise, conducted at a corporate complex off AlexanderRoad, featured tanker/tenders shuttling waterto two separate drop tank locations to supply two aerial masterstreams and multiple 1-3/4-inch lines. Multiple tanker/tenders were able to be refilled simultaneously via several hydrants and drafting operations set up nearby. Atop flow of nearly 3000 gpm was attained at the height of operations. Joining MercerCounty firefighters were fire companies from Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. - Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
Heavy Rescue Training in Egg Harbor
The Egg HarborTownship Fire Department held a heavy rescue training exercise on May 31, 2025. Two scenarios involving school buses were performed; one an override with victim pinned in the vehicle, the otheran overturn with victims trapped inside.
- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
Egg HarborWaterRescue Training
The Egg HarborTownship Fire Department in Atlantic County held waterrescue exercise on June 23, 2025, on Lakes Bay, a popularwindsurfing area. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
