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In this issue... Fast Knockdown in Mantua Quick work at a well-involved mobile home fire. See story on page 7
Busy Day for Middletown First a house fire, followed in 90 minutes by a shed fire, keep crews hopping. See story on page 12
12 Displaced by Camden City Blaze Heavy fire conditions at an all-hands fire in a mixed use, three-story taxpayer. See story on page 18
Cumberland Extracts Man Pinned Overnight Firefighters find a vehicle overturned and wrapped around a tree with the driver pinned for over nine hours. See story on page 23
Water Task Force Drills in Mizpah The Atlantic County Water Tender Task Force Bravo’s bi-annual drill. See story on page 26
Red and Blue Hoagie-Making Contest WaWa Markets opens new store, awards money to scholarship funds of local fire and police departments. See story on page 34
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Icarus and Daedalus Must Work Together I am always honored when an ex-Chief pulls me aside and asks me to write about current problems in the fire service. Why would there be problems? I see members drilling together and fighting fires together. However, if you take a closer look, you might ask yourself: are young firefighters getting along with older firefighters? It seems that there is a difference in opinions between seasoned and unseasoned members on many topics that come up at the firehouse. So, I will try to bring light to a problem that has been around for thousands of years. Let me tell you about one of my favorite Greek myths, the story of Icarus and Daedalus. Icarus' father Daedalus was a talented and remarkable Athenian craftsman who built the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete to imprison the Minotaur. Minos ended up imprisoning Daedalus. You can read the myth yourself to find out why. In an effort to escape prison, Daedalus created two pairs of wings out of wax and feathers for himself and his son Icarus. Daedalus tried his wings first, but before taking off from the island, warned his son not to fly too close to the sun, or too close to the sea. Guess what? Icarus didn't listen, the wax melted, the feathers fell off and Icarus fell into the sea in the area which today bears his name, the Icarian Sea near Icaria, an island southwest of Samos. I always tell my daughters that you can learn two ways in life. You can experiment and suffer the hardships that come along with lack of experience, or you can listen to experience so that you do not make the mistakes I made in life. Over the years, I trained probationary firefighters. For their hands-on test, I asked them certain questions for which I expected the wrong answer. When I asked if they learned anything, they smiled and said, "of course." I always laughed and said "I asked you those questions because I knew you would not know the answers. I, too, was once young. The halfdozen things I just asked you were things I screwed up on when I was a probie, too." Like Icarus, we do not always heed warnings that are given to us. This attitude can be disastrous, especially around the firehouse. To quote Cameron Tucker (played by Eric Stonestreet) of the ABC sitcom, Modern Family, “There are dreamers and there are realists in this world. You’d think the dreamers would find the dreamers and the realists would find the realists, but more often than not the opposite is true. You see, the dreamers need the realists to keep them from soaring too close to the sun. And the realists, well without the dreamers, they might not ever get off the ground.” In the end, when we crawl down that totally dark and very hot hallway. I think you will soon learn that experience is something you want close to you when you have never done something. As an “experienced” old-timer, I have learned to listen to the future of the fire service and to respect change. In the end, positive change happens successfully when ideas are discussed around the coffee table or while playing Xbox 360 in the lounge. Hey, is anyone up for a game of Madden NFL 15? … Dennis
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NFFF ISSUES REPORT ADDRESS FIREFIGHTER SUICIDES Did you know a fire department is three times more likely in any given year to experience a suicide among its membership than a line-of-duty death? Fortunately, suicide is preventable and help is available. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has made suicide research and awareness a priority and released a new report, Confronting Suicide in the Fire Service: Strategies for Intervention & Prevention to address the growing issue and need for further research and funding. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recognize suicide as a major public health problem and are focusing attention on this growing national and international issue. According to the WHO, “More than 800,000 people worldwide die from suicide every year... one every 40 seconds. For each suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year.” The CDC reports suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for all Americans taking 39,000 lives and is responsible for nearly 500,000 self-inflicted injuries annually. “The incidence of suicide affects all segments of society, therefore every sector or organization within the public plays a role in working toward prevention. As the incidence of suicide was becoming a growing concern within the fire service, the foundation realized that we could help raise awareness about the issue and hopefully draw more attention to research and education,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. The report summarizes suicide statistics, risk factors, public health assessment, and prevention tactics. Most importantly the report highlights recommendations for future research based on findings from national summits in 2011 and 2013 to measure the prevalence of suicide among firefighters; develop prevention, screening and intervention efforts; and establish a national agenda with an action plan to reduce suicides. Recommendations include: NFFF should support specific research to enhance our understanding of suicide in the fire service and should lead the way in knowledge translation projects to bring empirically supported best practices to fire service organizations and personnel. The foundation is working with Thomas Joiner, PhD and Florida State University to conduct the first ever research on firefighter suicides, attempts and ideation. Develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate one or more additional modules for Helping Heroes website helping-heroes.org/user/login covering issues of suicide and depression for clinicians serving fire service populations. Richard Gist, PhD, principal assistant to the director of the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department is working with the Medical University of South Carolina to create the application. Design, implement, and evaluate a broad, multilayered social marketing campaign — including social media — promoting mutual support and action to help prevent suicide. Creating awareness through social media, posters, pocket cards and information is an effective way to create some awareness. Based on consensus from the 2013 summit, a new program, Ask, Care, Take (ACT) is being created. Both summits and the report are a result of the Foundation's Everyone Goes Home program and outlined in Firefighter Life Safety Initiative # 13, Provide firefighters and their families with access to counseling and support. For the full report go to flsi13.everyonegoeshome.com.
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Multiple-Building Fire in Paterson On November 9, 2014, the Paterson Fire Department responded to a building fire in the area of Godwin Avenue and Straight Street, an area which has a high crime rate, numerous vacant buildings and has seen its share of fires. On arrival companies found a vacant 21/2 story frame dwelling fully involved with fire rapidly extending into several exposures. A second alarm was immediately requested quickly followed by a fourth alarm, bypassing the third due to fire in at least three buildings. Companies immediately started an aggressive interior attack on exposure B on Straight Street, an occupied 2-1/2 story frame, and exposure D on Godwin Avenue, a vacant
three-story frame. As conditions rapidly deteriorated, all companies were withdrawn from the interior by Chief Rich Hoedemaker (Deputy 3) and defensive operations commenced. All heavy fire was knocked down within an hour and companies remained on the scene through the night overhauling and hitting hotpots. A demolition crew was brought in to knock down the remains of the original fire building, which suffered a major collapse early in the fire. No injuries were reported but at least 12 people were displaced. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Log Cabin Fire Draws a Crowd On October 29, 2014, firefighters from Elwood, Nesco, Sweetwater, and Weekstown from Mullica Township along with the Egg Harbor City responded to Heidelberg Avenue and Moss Mill Road in Mullica Township for a report of a structure fire in a two-story log cabin located off the roadway. Elwood Assistant Chief Lou Critelli arrived on location and established command, and began requesting mutual aid tankers to the scene. The top floor of the structure was well involved with fire showing from several windows. One
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occupant of the home was taken by ambulance to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Galloway for smoke inhalation and minor burns. Responding were Elwood, Nesco, Weekstown, Sweetwater, Egg Harbor City, Germania (Galloway Township), Laureldale (Hamilton Township), City of Hammonton, Mullica Township Police, Atlanticare EMS, Atlantic City Electric, South Jersey Gas Company. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Fast Knockdown of Mantua Blaze Chief Brain Hauss (2201) arrived at Lincoln Avenue in Mantua and reported he had a well-involved mobile home fire. Neighbors were reporting all occupants were accounted for. Engine 2212 arrived and went in-service with its deck gun and made quick work of the fire. The incident is being investigated by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal’s Office in conjunction with the Mantua Township Fire Marshal’s Office. - Fire News photos by William Rieger III
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Mixed-Use Fire in Maple Shade
On November 8, 2014, a panic alarm was received by Maple Shade Police reporting a fire in a building at South Jersey Mowers on Stiles Avenue. Duty Battalion Chief Ryan Tunney arrived and advised he had heavy smoke showing from the two-story section of the complex. A female occupant made it out but was overcome by smoke. Maple Shade EMS transported her to a local hospital for evaluation. Squrt 1011 arrived and led off with an attack line and Mount Laurel Tower 3635 was ordered to assist the engine crew with forcible entry to the basement where the fire was reported. Maple Shade Chief Kevin Greenfield arrived on location and
assumed command. The fire extended to the first floor of the business. As the fire continued unchecked, the flames spread to a showroom and vented out the front windows and spread into the shop area. An all out battle took place for an hour before the fire was knocked down. Companies at the scene were Maple Shade Fire and EMS, Lenola Fire and EMS, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Pennsauken 11-1, Palmyra, Riverton, Cherry Hill Squrt 1351 and Cherry Hill ReHab 13-8, Cinnaminson and Evesham Township. - Fire News photos by John Axford and Rober Chester
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Major House Blaze in Collingswood
On November 16, 2014, Collingswood firefighters were alerted to a dwelling fire on Oriental Avenue. The blaze began on the exterior of the house and extended up the side and into the eaves, eventually spreading to a parked vehicle in the driveway causing major damage. Engine Company 1613 arrived and quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire. Westmont Ladder 1514 opened up and started a
primary search, while crews from Pennsauken Engine 1132 and Tower Ladder 1324 from Cherry Hill also assisted in final extinguishment and overhaul. The occupants were not at home at the time of the fire but returned while the companies were still on the scene. No one was injured and the fire was placed under control within a half hour. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Garage Fire in Oaklyn
On November 25, 2014, a garage fire was reported on Ridgeway a total collapse. Crews knocked down the fire and placed it under Avenue in Oaklyn. The Task Force box was dispatched. Command control with no injuries reported. The heat damaged two additionarrived and reported a garage fully involved. Squad 16 secured a al garages and melted the siding on a house next door. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig water supply and placed a handline in operation. Engine 1832 arrived and also placed a line in operation. The garage had suffered
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Busy Afternoon for Middletown Recently, the Middletown Fire Department received a call for smoke in the area of the Leonardo Flats. Stations 2 and 4 were dispatched and reported a structure fire with entrapment in a two-story, wood frame, family dwelling. Stations 3, 7, and 1 (RIT), and the Air Unit were requested to respond. Arriving units reported heavy fire and smoke and eventually went into outside operations only. Ninety minutes later MTFD was called for another possible structure fire. Stations 5 and 11 along with Keansburg Fire Company responded to Cedar Avenue for a smoke condition from a shed in the rear of the structure. - Fire News photos by John O’Brien
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3-Alarmer in Teaneck
On November 14, 2014, the Teaneck Fire Department responded to Crestview Place for a kitchen fire. On arrival of E-3, fire was showing from the rear first-floor windows with heavy smoke showing from the second floor and attic of a 2-1/2 story frame dwelling. A second alarm was requested for mutual aid for cover and Hackensack as a FAST unit. As conditions deteriorated, an additional engine was requested from Englewood. With fire now visible at the eaves, the roof was vented which resulted in heavy fire from
the vent hole. A third alarm was requested and command decided to evacuate the building and go defensive. Units were eventually able to knock down the fire. The home suffered major damage, firefighters were hampered by a very narrow street making apparatus placement difficult, low water pressure in the area and an advanced fire on arrival. In addition to Hackensack and Englewood, units from Bogota and Ridgefield Park also assisted at the scene. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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4-Alarmer, 3 Buildings in Newark
On November 15, 2014, the Newark Fire Department responded for a reported building fire on Lafayette Street. E-5 arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of a three-story frame building and a 2-1/2 story frame building and requested a second alarm. On the arrival of Battalion 5 a third alarm was requested due to the fire now in a third building, another three-story frame with additional buildings severely threatened. As conditions continued to deteriorate and with a heavy fire condition, a fourth alarm was transmitted for additional manpower and all members were withdrawn from the three original fire buildings. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Jim Peruta
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12 Displaced by Camden City Blaze
On November 13, 2014, a building fire was reported at Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street in Camden City. Battalion 1 arrived on location and reported a three- story taxpayer with heavy fire conditions on the second floor. Command struck an all-hands. Crews went into operation
with a 1-他 inch handline. A back-up line was stretched and placed into operation. Searches were negative and the fire was knocked down and held without extension. The American Red Cross was called for 12 displaced occupants. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Collingswood Car Fire On November 20, 2014, a vehicle fire was reported at Richey and Grant Avenues in Collingswood. Squad 16 arrived to find a pickup on fire in the driveway of a dwelling. Crews placed a 1-¾ inch handline in operation to bring the fire under control. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Structure Fire in Cardiff
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Trailer Fire Stalls Traffic on Rt. 80
On November 25, 2014, calls came in to the New Jersey State Police for a trailer fire on Route 80 East. State Police contacted Mount Olive Police who called for all Mount Olive firefighters to respond. Cars 51 and 52 arrived and reported a fully involved trailer carrying a large load of rutabagas. Engines 59 and 95 stretched a 1-3/4 inch foam line and started knocking down the fire as command called for two tenders for a water supply. The fire was deep seated but was placed under control within a half hour. Crews remained on scene for two hours as the NJDOT used a backhoe to pull apart the trailer and remove the debris. There were no injuries. Budd Lake, Flanders, Allamuchy and Bryam fire, as well as Hackettstown Hospital’s EMS unit were all on scene. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney
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MVA: Trapped Overnight
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Company, Station 23, was dispatched on October 21, 2014, to Estell Manor Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Firefighters arrived to find a one-vehicle crash off the road with the vehicle inverted and wrapped around a tree with one occupant trapped. After the occupant was extricated, he informed the rescuers that he had been trapped in his vehicle for approximately nine hours. He was taken to a nearby clearing where a LZ was established by the Estell Manor Volunteer Fire Department (Station 12-5) and was transported by Air 2 to the Atlanticare Regional Trauma Center in Atlantic City. Also responding were the New Jersey State Police, which investigated the cause of the crash. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Weymouth Dewatering
The Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue (Station 12-7, Squad 12-7) and the Milmay Volunteer Fire Company (Station 12-4) were dispatched on October 13, 2014, for a dewatering assignment on Twelfth Avenue in Weymouth Township. Dorothy Chief Robert Gibney (F12-700) arrived and established command and was met by the homeowner and was advised the cellar was full of water. Command requested Weymouth Township Emergency Management and the Richland Volunteer Fire Company for their trailer equipped with a portable pump and generator. Command also requested a pumper with front mount suction from Mays Landing [Station 18-1]. While waiting on the Mays Landing engine, firefighters hooked up a portable pump and began drafting the four feet of water out of the basement through a line stretched into the woodlands at the rear of the property. The water was above the electrical panel, so Atlantic City Electric was summoned to the scene. Once Engine 1813 arrived, it used its Stang gun, and drained the basement in approximately 45 minutes. The Dorothy Fire Ladies Auxiliary supplied coffee during the event. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Hackensack 1-Car MVA
Recently, Rescue 1, Engine 5 and D/C 4 operated at a overturned SUV at the entrance to Hackensack Avenue off Route 4 west. While engine 5 was taking up from another run, members heard the accident and were on scene within seconds and began attending to vic-
tims. Passengers in the SUV suffered minor injuries and were evaluated by Hackensack UMC BLS. Bergen County Police were also on scene. - Fire News photo by Justin Derevyanik, HFD PIO
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Water Task Force Drill
The Atlantic County Water Tender Task Force “Bravo� held their semi-annual drill on November 16, 2014, on Railroad Avenue in Mizpah. The task force is comprised of water tenders, engines and aerials from Atlantic, Gloucester, and Cumberland Counties. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Firehouse Kitchen With FF Ray Cooney
I’ve begun filming the fourth season of Firehouse Kitchen. We decided to return to Northport for another day of shooting because we had such an enjoyable and memorable time there last season. If you recall, last season we focused on the Chuck Varese Extrication Tournament. Firefighter Varese died in a motorcycle accident and the tournament was organized by his father, Robert Varese, a.k.a. Beefy, as a way to honor his son’s memory. After meeting Beefy last year, I knew I had to film a show with him and subsequently, a second show. Beefy is a retired FDNY fireman and is currently in his 40th year as a volunteer Northport fireman. When I asked Beefy what he was going to make, he said, “My famous meatballs.” If you can’t tell by now, meatballs are a big deal in the firehouse. Hence, my fifth show about meatballs. As any Italian will attest, there are many different ways to cook and enjoy meatballs. While cooking, Beefy talked about the history of the Northport Fire Department. He shared his knowledge of all things related to the firehouse. He is like the mayor of Northport. I was most touched by his story of his first day on the FDNY. Besides being his first day on the job, it was his first real experience outside the confines of Northport. He talked about
his experience with the subway and all things “city.” But, now, on to the meatballs. Beefy laid out his ingredients in front of me as if they were top secret. It was your basic bread crumb, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, eggs, chopped meat and his secret ingredient - Parmesan cheese. In my head I said, that is not so secret. No Italian would be caught dead cooking without Parmesan cheese. Yet, I didn’t tell him that. He baked the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes, as opposed to frying them, and then put them in his secret sauce (to follow in another episode). Everything was delicious. The show ended with his girlfriend, Jeannie, who is an EMT for Northport, making unbelievable chocolate chip taffy cookies. Once again, I had a wonderful time cooking in Northport. We are thankful to them for allowing Firehouse Kitchen to become a part of their firehouse and filming in their beautiful kitchen. Here is a big thank you to Beefy and the Northport Fire Department for supporting Firehouse Kitchen. If you’re interested, the next Chuck Varese Tournament will be taking place on May 10, 2015. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen, visitfirehousekitchenshow.com or Facebook us at Firehouse Kitchen.
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Blackwood Engine Ops Training
On September 28, 2014, the Blackwood Fire Company held some engine company operations training. Engine 842 with four members spent the morning training on various engine company drills. Two new probationary members continued working toward their training packets. - Fire News photos by Michael Breyer
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Hightstown Gets Surprise Tractor Members of the Hightstown Fire Deparment arrived to find they had a surprise in store for them on October 23, 2014. Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 Chief Scott Jenkins (left) was handed the keys to a new truck tractor by Alex E. Tullo of the Tullo Family through T&R Oil Company and Systrum Energy (center) as Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 President Bill Paglione stands by. The truck-tractor was pulled up on the apron of the firehouse while the firefighters were inside at the presentation. The truck is needed to pull the semitrailer, which holds their antique fire truck, to parades from Virginia to New England. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
Verona Color Guard at Giants Stadium
The Verona Volunteer F.D. Color Guard was asked to represent the New York Giants during the National Anthem on September 21, 2014 (versus the Houston Texans) at Giants Stadium. In photo: Captain Bill Neal, Assistant Chief Kenny Gerlach, Ed Pope, Steve Tedesco, Steve Neale and Rick Neale. - Fire News photo by Tina Caridad
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Vincent Gets New Rescue Truck The Vincent Volunteer Fire Company of Southampton Township in Burlington County celebrated the arrival of their new Rescue 17 on October 18, 2014, with the support of their surrounding fire companies and neighbors. Following tradition, the new Rescue 17 was brought in to the station under lights and siren. The engine it replaced responded in, transferred its tank water to the new vehicle, and headed into the sunset (so to speak). Vincent Fire Company Chief Tom D'Amico then placed Rescue 17 into service, followed by speeches from local dignitaries. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
FERRARA GETS FDNY CONTRACT FOR 12 MORE AERIAL LADDERS The FDNY has awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus, America’s premier custom heavy-duty fire apparatus manufacturer, a contract to build 12 additional 100-foot aerial ladders. The FDNY 100-foot aerial ladders are built on the Ferrara Ultra custom chassis with a 3CR12 stainless steel split cab and feature a heavy-duty stainless steel body, a quick four-section 100 foot rear mount ladder, and an 8kW hydraulic generator. Company President/CEO Chris Ferrara stated, “It has, and always will be, an honor to be chosen by FDNY to supply such a critical product to protect the citizens of the City of New York.” Upon completion of the project, FDNY will have a total of 71 Ferrara 100-foot aerial ladders operating in the City of New York. Ferrara Fire Apparatus custom manufactures a complete line of heavy-duty fire, emergency and rescue vehicles. The custom chassis selection includes the Ultra, Inferno, Igniter and Cinder. Ferrara’s line
of apparatus includes the MVP rescue pumper, custom and commercial pumpers and tankers, rear and mid-mount aerial ladders and platforms, walk-in and walk-around rescues, incident command trucks and trailers, wildland interface, and the Inundator high flow industrial pumper. As a leading innovator in the fire industry, Ferrara takes pride in offering such firefighter safety items as on-site tilt table testing, cab and body ECE-29 crash testing, independent front suspension, complete airbag protection, and the SmartWheel steering system.
FIREHOUSE WORLD 2015 BRINGS NEW SESSIONS, NAMES TO SAN DIEGO Firehouse World returns to San Diego in 2015, but this year it’s a few weeks earlier than normal. So update your calendar as you prepare to join thousands of firefighters from Jan. 25 to 29, 2015, for training, education and product famaliarization. “It’s no secret that the fire service is changing and we’re excited to say that Firehouse World is changing too,” said Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Timothy Sendelbach. “This year’s program features over 120 programs being presented by some of the most well-known and experienced instructors in the country.” They include strategy and tactics for urban, rural and wildland incidents, leadership programs for future and veteran fire officers. “After Firehouse World 2014, many of you were asked how we could improve the conference. An overwhelming number of you said, bring back hands-on training. I’m proud to say, you spoke and Firehouse listened” said
Sendelbach. “This year, with the help of the Northern and Southern Training Officers Association, attendees will be offered the opportunity to choose from eight hands-on training programs, three of which will include live fire.” Tim Sandifer will lead “Modern Fire Behavior (MFB)/Understanding Flow Path,” explains the physics of fire, flow path, air track and other crucial findings from recent studies. “Modern Fireground Operations,” is another live fire class, but it focuses on engine company operations.
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Up Close & Personal House Fire in Ocean City Robert “Robby” Sharpe of the Ocean City Fire Department at a November 3, 2014, structure fire. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Collingswood Chief of Department Keith Davis giving orders during a second-alarm blaze. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Susan DeLuise, New Providence EMS captain and an active member of the volunteer squad for 31 years, recently was chosen 2014’s New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) Squad Member of the Year. With her are Howard and Sue Meyer of Summit, who were re-elected NJSFAC president and membership secretary, respectively, for 2015. The Meyers are affiliated with both New Providence EMS and the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad. - Fire News photo by Sylvie Mulvaney
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Up Close & Personal E. Windsor’s Kerr and Morton FF of Year East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov presented two Firefighters of the Year awards on October 7, 2014, recognizing a firefighter from each of the township’s two volunteer fire companies. EWFVC No. 1 Firefighter William Kerr was one. Not pictured is Firefighter Brian Morton of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
Springfield’s Simpson Honored
The new chief of the Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County is Jamie Davenport. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Gloria P. Simpson, who has volunteered more than 50 years with the Springfield First Aid Squad, accepts the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) President Howard Meyer during the council’s recent banquet. - Fire News photo by Sylvie Mulvaney
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Up Close & Personal Shah Gets Scholarship Warren Township Rescue Squad 1st Lieutenant Manil Shah, center, is the 2014 recipient of the Dolores “Dee” Ziobro Memorial Scholarship Award. Squad Chief Dr. Paul Rapps and New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJSFAC) Scholarship Committee Chairperson Joanna Koping flank Shah as he accepts the award during the recent NJSFAC banquet. - Fire News photo by Sylvie Mulaney
NJSFAC Scholarship to Lodi’s Siakos As the 2014 Marianne Willis Scholarship Award winner, Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad President Alexandra Diakos accepted a check from New Jersey State First Aid Council's (NJSFAC) Treasurer Ken Weinberg during the council’s recent banquet. - Fire News photo by Sylvie Mulvaney
Collingswood Lt. Ed Glaze talking it over with FF Bill Day at a second-alarm fire. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Red and Blue Hoagie Making Contest
The Wawa Food Markets have again chosen Egg Harbor Township to open another Super Center, this one located on the Black Horse Pike and Fire Road in the Farmington section of the township. This marks their fourth Super Center with a fifth on the drawing boards. To add to the excitement of the grand opening, a hoagiemaking contest was held between the fire department and the police department. There were only winners as Wawa Corporate Management presented two $1000 checks to the police and firefighters for their respective scholarship funds, which was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony by Egg Harbor Township Mayor James “Sonny� McCullough. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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