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In this issue... Pennsauken All-Hands Heavy fire conditions on arrival consume a 9th Street house. See story on page 16
Structure Fire in Goshen A common attic and a lack of hydrants make for a tough job for Goshen firefighters. See story on page 30
Clinton Firefighters Start Fundraiser The Clinton Fire Department readies for St. Baldrick’s Day event. See story on page 39
Monmouth County Fair Freehold Boro FD post fastest time in the Ladder event. See story on page 46
Atlantic Co. Firefighter’s Competition AC Firefighters debut a new youth program at this year’s event. See story on page 59
Farmington Life Member Bill Link Retires William “Bill” Link, a life member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company retired after 30 years. See story on page 62
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Are you performing as expected? In my recent travels, I have heard the same complaints being made about the volunteer fire service. It seems that many departments are experiencing the problem of members not making their required quota of drills, training, alarms and miscellaneous points. To me, this is not a new problem. It is a problem that pops up from time to time and like a cancer must be aggressively addressed as soon as the problem is noticed. When the problem is addressed, it must be done in a way that solves the problem and does not compound it. This month, I read an article by Harry R. Carter, Ph.D., FIFireE, CFO, ex-Chief and Life Member of the Howell Township Fire Company #1. He touched upon ridiculous rules that don’t solve problems, but in fact might compound a problem and have a negative impact on what you are trying to fix. Visit Harry’s website and article at www.harrycarter.com/filelocker/index/ catTotal/2/cat0/508/cat1/571. I am sure you will discuss it around the coffee table in your firehouse. The fire service is a paramilitary organization. If you decide to enlist in the military, you agree to stay for a certain length of time, you train for eight weeks or so, you continue and specialize in an area for another specific length of time. Then, you perform and work as you were trained to do. When your enlistment time is finished, you can decide to reenlist or leave the organization and return to civilian life. The fire service is not that different. You join of your own free will, you take an oath to uphold the bylaws of the department, you enter a training program to learn the basics of firefighting and then you continue — or at least you are supposed to continue “ your training to become specialized in various aspects of the fire service. What happens when you suddenly realize you cannot perform as expected in your department? As an officer I sat down with many young firefighters and tried to help them make their "points” by showing them how to do it. Those that listened succeeded. Unfortunately, there were times that I was not successful and I could not find a solution to help the firefighter live up to the agreed obligation. Like the military, when it comes time to reenlist, you have to ask yourself is this for you? The same is true of the fire service. Ask yourself why you are here and ask for help from your officers and chiefs for ways that you can be an asset to your department. In the end, it is completely up to you to make things work. Dennis
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FIREFIGHTER BOB KOCHKA 5K RUN WALK FUNDRAISER The Firefighter Bob Kochka 5K Run Walk to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, in Bloomingdale (NJ), starting at 1100. Register prior to September 20 for $25; after September 20, $30. Register on-line at www.bobkochka 5k.com or call 973-838-2175. T-shirts and race bags will go to the first 200 participanst to register. Can’t participate but would like to donate? Use the on-line registration site or make checks payable to: BFS 5k, PO Box 211, Bloomingdale, NJ 074030211.
NATIONALLY KNOWN AUTHOR RICK LASKY COMING TO DOVER Critically acclaimed speaker and author of Pride and Ownership: A Firefighter’s Love of the Job will be offering his only area speaking engagement on October 25, 2014. Chief Rick Lasky a well-known, author, lecturer and consultant will be speaking at 0800 untill 1700 in the Dover High School Auditorium. Lasky, a retired fire chief from Lewisville, Texas, is well known in the fire service as an author and lecturer. Chief Lasky will be speaking about the fire service and leadership in a one-day event hosted by the members of the Local FMBA 60 career firefighters of the Dover Fire Department. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the Local. “We are excited to host a speaker of Rick Lasky’s stature,” said union president Bryan Waagner. “To have a charismatic speaker talk about leadership and passion in the fire service is a home run. Chief Lasky will touch on things every department in this country let alone this area could struggle with.” Chief Lasky holds no punches when it comes to taking an honest critical look at the fire service today. Chief Lasky wants to reignite your passion for the job whether it is as a volunteer or a career firefighter. Come listen and learn and energize your passion for the fire service. “Chief Lasky teaches leadership and values as only someone who has dedicated their life to the fire can,” Firefighter Jon Sperry, Jr., said. Sperry recently took a multi-day seminar with Lasky. A light breakfast will be served and a box lunch service will be available. Seating is limited. The cost is $40 and purchase orders made out to Dover Fire Department Local FMBA 60 will be accepted. For more information contact the fire desk at 973-366-0328 or email doverfire@dover.nj.us.
SOUTH AMBOY FD ULTIMATE FOOTBALL GAME RAFFLE The South Amboy Fire Department 125th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a raffle for the 2015 Ultimate Football Game of the Year. The game will be held at Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona January 29 to February 2, 2015. The raffle winner will receive the following twoperson package: End zone tickets to the game; roundtrip airfare and transfers; four night's accommodations at the Aloft Tempe Hotel; round-trip stadium transfers on game day; admission to the Football Fan Experience (Saturday); a commemorative gift package and Official Program; custom ticket holder and lanyard; and much more. Raffle tickets are only $50 each and just 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held October 18, 2014, or when all tickets are sold (winner need not be present). Tickets are available on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the BBQ Showdown at the Raritan Waterfront Park in South Amboy from 1000 to 1700, from any South Amboy Fire Department member, or by contacting Anne Marie at 732-207-2848; e-mail: safd125th@gmail.com. We gladly accept cash or checks made payable to SA Fire Dept. 125th Anniversary Committee.
WHITE HORSE 100TH ANNIVERSARY RESCHEDULES MERCER CO. PARADE In conjunction with its 100th anniversary, the White Horse Fire Company (Hamilton) will be hosting the Mercer County Fire Prevention parade on Saturday, October 4, 2014, starting at 1300. Invitations will be sent out to fire companies throughout six states. This parade was changed from its June date. Please save the date! For more information contact the event Chairman, Woody Emmons at 609-658-7008; e-mail: firefighter523@gmail.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SILVERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY POKER RUN AND COMMUNITY FEST Silverton Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 7th Annual Fall Festival and Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The day begins with an 80to 100-mile motorcycle/classic car Poker Run. Registration for the run is from 0800 to 1100 at Charlie Browns (11 Kettle Creek Road in Toms River). The fee is $20 per motorcycle/$10 for an additional passenger and $20 per Classic Car or Hot Rod. Prizes will be awarded for the three best poker hands... The Community Festival will take place from 1100 to 1800. This event is sponsored by the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary. If you wish to be a community vendor, please contact me via e-mail at mcocco@trfire.org to secure you spot. Vendors are limited to space availability and business type. If you wish to make a donation for a door prize or other donation and for all other inquiries, please send them to Silverton Fire Company, 15 Kettle Creek Road Toms River, NJ 08753; Attn: Captain Michael Cocco.
FIREFIGHTERS NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND Fire departments, places of worship, community organizations and individuals from coast to coast are asked to join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in this poignant tribute as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 11 and 12, 2014. The bells at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel in Emmitsburg, Maryland will ring as the Memorial Service begins on Sunday, October 12. But local groups can hold the moment of remem-
brance at any time during Memorial Weekend. Fire department representatives are encouraged to work with their clergy and community leaders to develop an appropriate tribute. Some suggestions include: ringing chapel bells, a moment of silence, a brief prayer, a hymn, or tolling a ceremonial bell by members of the fire departmentFamilies will receive flags flown over the National Memorial. For more information about participating and to download sample invitation letters, press release and response form, please visit www.BellsAcross America.com. A complete list of fallen firefighters being honored and a widget to display their information on your website, along with Memorial Weekend related videos, photos, media and broadcast information is available at Weekend.Firehero.org.
SILVERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY HARLEY RAFFLE The Silverton Volunteer Fire Department will raffle off a 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special. A second prize, a $1,000 VISA gift card, will also be raffled off. Retail Price of the Harley is $21,499. Ticket Price is $100, and only 350 tickets will be sold The drawing will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 5pm at Silverton Volunteer Fire Company, 15 Kettle Creek Road, Toms River NJ 08753 For tickets or more information visit www.svfc29 .com or call Chief Tattersall at 732-255-3244.
LAUREL LAKE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE The Laurel Lake Regional Fire Alliance will be holding their 2nd Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Clementon
Elementary School, 4 Audubon Avenue, Clementon, from 1000 to 1300. Come meet the fire fighters, play on the moon bounces, watch the “Fire is Fast” video, learn about fire safety. Light refreshments will be served, homework passes for those attending and fun for the whole family. For more information or directions contact 856-346-0935 or visit www.station60 .com, www.clemetonfirerescue.org or www.lindenwoldfire.com.
FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2014 SCHOLARSHIP The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association has awarded its 2014 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student Gary Dominguez. Dominguez graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with a degree in Business Management and Economics. He is currently a Fire Protection Engineering Graduate Student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and maintains a 3.925 GPA. He received the $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the fire service. The award is given annually by FAMA and has been sponsored since 2009 by FAMA member Akron Brass Co., a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high performance life-safety, fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment. A presentation was made at the FAMA Technical Committee meeting held in conjunction with the FireRescue International conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Early Morning Camden Fire
Very early on August 7, 2014 a dwelling fire was reported on the 700 block of Spruce Street in Camden City. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
Join Fire News in Remembering 343 Fallen Heroes of FDNY Register for the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at Stony Brook University Show others that you will never forget the 343 members of FDNY who bravely gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Saturday, October 25, 2014 for the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium on the campus of Stony Brook University in New York. Participants will climb the stairs of the stadium multiple times to total 110 stories, representing the number of floors in the Twin Towers and symbolically completing the climb those fallen heroes were unable to finish. Everyone will receive a photo ID of one of the fallen heroes of September 11. “The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is an opportunity for everyone in the community to show their respect and admiration for these courageous men. It also reassures the family, friends and co-workers of the fallen that these firefighters are not forgotten,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the NFFF. “The Foundation is very pleased to be working with Stony Brook University for this event and we want to be sure that each of those firefighters are represented by someone climbing the stadium.” The fee is $35 per person. All participants should park in the Stadium Lot and enter through Gate 2. Check-in begins at 0700 and the climb begins at 0830. The proceeds help the National Fallen firefighters Foundation create and maintain programs that support fire service survivors. Support of these 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb events provides assistance to the surviving families and co-workers of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. “Stony Brook University is proud to host the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of the fallen firefighters,” said Elaine Crosson, Vice President, External Relations of Stony Brook University. “We honor their memories and deeply appreciate the tremendous loss their families have endured.” For additional details about the stair climb or to register, go to www.9-11stairclimb.com/events.html#NY or contact Bill Hinton at 301-788-7954. (The $35 registraion fee includes a commerative t-shirt)
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Fatal Structure Fire with Entrapment
On July 8, 2014, Tuckerton Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm at Village on the Green Apartments Building 3, on East Main Street. Chief Lee Eggert, Jr., arrived and found smoke showing. Tuckerton Police Sergeant Chris Anderson attempted to enter the apartment, but could not due to heat and smoke. Complex management advised they believed an occupant was in the apartment on the second floor. Engine 50-21 took a wrap at the hydrant and drove into the courtyard to access the building. The crew of Lt. Dale Eggert, Jesse Doberenz, Gage Nist, Steve Makowsk and Andrew Tonnesen took tools, a thermal camera, and two handlines while pump operator Lee Eggert got water with the assistance of some residents pulling hose. The victim was quickly spotted by use of a thermal imaging camera, and was taken outside. Engine 50-01 arrived with a crew of Ashley Linney, Kathleen Viola, and EMT Brett Golden. Golden checked the victim who, though badly burned, was found to be breathing. Rescue 50-23 arrived with Capt. Keith Emeigh, Anthony D’Amato, and Joe Mathis. Engine 50-11 came with driver Rich Deldonna. While Quality Medical’s crew loaded the victim for transport, firefighters completed extinguishing the fire, containing it to the apartment of origin. West Tuckerton Assistant Chief Danny Embrich arrived on scene quickly and assisted Chief Eggert with operations. West Tuckerton, Mystic Island, Eagleswood, and New Gretna fire companies along with Great Bay Regional Vol. EMS also assisted at the scene. Parkertown Fire provided cover up and landing zone services. Ocean County zone coordinator Jay Sonnenfeld was on scene as well as the Ocean County Sheriff’s and Prosecutor’s offices.The victim later died, making this the first fatal fire in Tuckerton since one occurred across the street at Bayview Trailer Park in the 1970s. - Fire News photos courtesy of the Tuckerton FD
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Pier Blaze in Edgewater Recently, the Edgewater Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire at 45 River Road. Command requested additional resources to assist in fighting the fire under the pier. A request for one of the FDNY fireboats was made. Due to the fact it was low tide, the boat could not get close enough. Several units operated for a number of hours. - Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Blackwood Handles Shed Fire In the early morning hours of July 3, 2014, Station 84 was dispatched to East Lake Avenue for an investigation. Shortly after the assignment was toned, it was upgraded to a shed fire. Unit 8402 (Assistant Chief Maschke) arrived to find a fully-involved shed in a rear yard. Engine 842 laid in and went in operation with a handline, while Ladder 84 assisted in overhauling the structure. The fire is under investigation by FM84. - Fire News photo by Michael Beyer
Pennsauken Apartment Fire On June 7, 2014 an apartment fire was reported in Pennsauken Township on Highland Avenue. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Pot Fire in Cologne… No, the Other Kind
The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing responded to Summersweet Drive in the Harding Run II Development off New York Avenue on June 17, 2014, for a report of a structure fire. Cologne Assistant Chief Paul Gramm arrived and requested a response from the Laureldale Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters forced entry into the adjoining unit and discovered a pot on the stove. Firefighters ventilated the structure and removed the pot. Also responding were the Hamilton Township Rescue Squad and the Hamilton Township Police Department. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Vineland Structure Fire
The City of Vineland Fire Department was dispatched on May 6, 2014, to Panther Road for a report of a commercial structure fire. The structure was located adjacent to the City of Vineland Fire Department’s Station 5. Engine 53’s crew, from Station 5, entered the A side of the structure after hitting exterior fire on the A/D corner with their Stang gun. Engine 61 arrived and entered Division 1 and backed up Engine 5’s crew. Engine 42 arrived and gave their water to Engine 53 while their crew performed RIT operations. Engine 61’s crew relieved Station 5’s crew and knocked down the remaining fire, pulled ceilings, and extinguished all remaining fire. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Soffit Fire in Somers Point The City of Somers Point Fire Department responded to Shore Hardware on Route 9 on June 18, 2014, for a structure fire. Somers Point Chief Frank Denan arrived to find fire showing from the front of the store. Company #1 Chief Michael Sweeney entered the structure and found no smoke in the interior. Truck 2 from Company #2 laddered the building and the fire was confined to a soffit in the front of the building, the result of an electrical malfunction. - Fire News photos by Carl Crossman
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Hotel Fire in Longport
Volunteer Fire Departments from the City of Longport, the City of Somers Point, Scullville and Bargaintown responded to the Bay Island Inn on Longport Boulevard early on August 31, 2014, for a report of a structure fire. The Somers Point Fire Department arrived first and quickly knocked down a fire in one room, but the fire had extended into the roof. Somers Point Engine 47 laid an LDH back out to Longport Boulevard and fed their Squad 43 and 2 Truck. Firefighters then laddered the roof and began opening up, holding the extension of the fire to the area of origin. One occupant was transported by EMS to the local hospital for burns to the leg, and a total of eight people were displaced. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Pennsauken Goes All-Hands
Recently, the Pennsauken Fire Department was dispatched to 39th Street for a dwelling fire. Camden City Engine 9 arrived first and reported heavy smoke showing throughout. Engine 1132 arrived and secured a water supply followed by a backup line. Crews faced heavy fire conditions on the first and second floors and eventually fire going through the roof. Evacuation tones sounded and master streams went into service. - Fire News photos by Joe Barr
Scullville Car Fire The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded on June 24, 2014, to Bishop Court in the Scullville section for a report of a vehicle fire. Scullville Assistant Chief Steven Prisament arrived and reported a pickup truck in the driveway of the property of a single family dwelling fully involved with the radiant heat of the fire melting the siding on the garage. Chief Michael Fiedor arrived and assumed command and requested two preconnects to be pulled from Scullville Engine 1532. Firefighters began knocking down the fire and were forced to use foam because of a fuel tank rupture. Also responding were the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad and the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Car Fire in Cardiff The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to Black Horse Pike and the Harbor Square Shopping Plaza, in front of the Burlington Coat Factory on May 23, 2014, for a vehicle fire. Cardiff Lt. Gilbert Zonge arrived and established command and requested the first-due engine to deploy their 1-½ inch preconnect onto a well involved Land Rover. The fire was brought under control quickly. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Blackwood Handles Car Fire
On July 20, 2014, Station 84 was dispatched to the area of Denny’s on Blackwood-Clementon Road for a reported vehicle fire. Battalion 84 (Captain Coucoules) arrived to find a vehicle well-involved. Engine 842 arrived, stretched the front-bumper line and put a quick knock on the fire. Engine 841 and Rescue 84 assisted 842’s crew. - Fire News photos by Michael Breyer
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Car Fire in Cardiff The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to Scarborough Drive for a report of a car fire on June 16, 2014. Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear arrived and assumed command and reported a vehicle fully involved. Cardiff Engine 1516 arrived and pulled two foam lines and attacked the fire which was now involving a second vehicle and an exposure, a shed. The fire was quickly contained by Cardiff and Bargaintown firefighters who also had to dike off a culvert in the area due to the runoff, which brought a response from the Atlantic County Hazmat Team. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Tri-township Drill The East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company and Hightstown Engine Co. #1, participated at a combined drill on July 24, 2014. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
Collingswood Car Fire A vehicle fire was reported on July 27, 2014, on W. Collings Avenue in Collingswood. Squad 16 arrived to find the vehicle fully involved. Crews stretched a handline and brought the fire under control with no injuries. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Beachfront Dwellings Burn in Sea Isle
On April 18, 2014, a single-family home and two three-story homes were destroyed by fire on Pleasure Avenue. Wind coming onshore helped rapidly spread the multi-alarm fire. Departments from all over Cape May County responded, but several homes were heavily damaged. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
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The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company responded to the Harbor Avenue gravel pits on August 16, 2014, for a vehicle fire. Upon hearing this dispatch and knowing the locale, New Jersey Forest Fire Unit C-5 under the command of Section Warden Jeremy Webber, responded to assist. C-5 and the Hamilton Township Police arrived and determined the fire was too far off the road for conventional fire apparatus to reach. C-5 entered the pits and proceeded to knock down the fire utilizing a 1-1/2 inch line. Mays Landing Chief John Saurwald arrived and established command, and instructed firefighters from Engine 1813 to assist in the extinguishment. C-5, responding back out to the roadway to get refilled by Engine 1813, ferried firefighters back to the location of the fire where they completed extinguishment. Also responding were the Mays Landing Rescue Squad. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Restaurant Fire Contained
On July 6, 2014, firefighters responded to the Clay Oven, an Indian cuisine restaurant on Route 46 in the Succasunna section of the township. Upon arrival of the first units smoke was showing from the 2-1/2 story restaurant. Within minutes a second alarm was transmitted putting the RIC team from Netcong to work and bringing Mine Hill and Randolph Township units to the scene as well as an RIC from Picatinny Arsenal. Numerous handlines and an aerial were used to knock down the fire. The fire was contained to the second floor and the roof area of the restaurant. One Netcong firefighter burned his hand and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The fire was brought under control in under a hour. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - Fire News photos by Tom Finnegan
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Border Boat Fire
A 22-foot boat on fire was quickly extinguished by crews from the Philadelphia and Camden city fire boats, as well as Palmyra, Riverton and Cinnaminson Township fire departments. The incident occurred on August 3, 2014. The occupants were picked up by another boat and were not injured. Fire News photo courtesy of Glenn Carty; story courtesy of Bob Chester
Car Fire in Mays Landing
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company responded on July 13, 2014, to Denbigh Court in the Oakcrest Estates for a vehicle fire. Mays Landing Chief John Saurerwald was informed by the fire dispatcher the fire was knocked down but still smoking. The fire dispatcher received a second 911 call that the vehicle was on fire again. First-due Mays Landing Engine 1812 arrived and its crew was instructed to pull the front bumper line. Crews began knocking down the fire and there was a blast of magnesium which lit the area up. This prompted a switch to foam operations which successfully brought the fire under control. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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FFs Injured in Clifton Blaze
On August 26, 2014, the Clifton Fire Department responded to Mountainview Drive for the report of a house fire. A working fire was found with heavy fire in the rear of the 2-1/2 story frame dwelling and already through the roof. A second alarm was requested as companies attempted an interior attack, however fire conditions forced command to order all members out of the building. After a brief exterior attack, crews re-entered the building but were again forced out as heavy fire conditions prevailed. Two aerial streams and several exterior handlines were put into use to eventu-
ally knock down the fire and, as the heat and humidity started to take a toll on firefighters, command requested a third alarm. It is reported that the home housed a pet sitting business and that several animals were killed. Several firefighters were injured with nonlife threatening injuries and transported to the hospital. The fire destroyed the home and took over two hours to get under control with units remaining on the scene for several hours more. Passaic, Paterson, Bloomfield and Montclair departments assisted. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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MVA, Car Fire in Bargaintown
The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company responded to Ocean Heights Avenue on August 3, 2014, for a report of a motor vehicle crash with fire. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and had first-in Bargaintown Engine 1526 stretch a line to knock down a fire in the engine compartment. Apparently, the vehicle left the road and struck several trees, causing the fire. All occupants were out of the vehicle upon arrival. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Structure Fire in Goshen
On July 31, 2014, the Goshen Fire Department received a call for a working structure fire in the Goshen section of Middle township on Goshen Sweeten Road. The fire started in a garage and quickly spread throughout the residence through a common attic. Goshen was first on scene and quickly called for Cape May Court House, Rio Grande, Dennisville and Stone Harbor to assist in water supply due to lack of hydrants in the area. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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2-Car MVA in Mizpah
The Mays Landing Rescue Squad, Hamilton Township Police and Atlanticare Paramedics responded on August 10, 2014, to Route 40, west of Pittsburgh Avenue, for a motor vehicle accident. HT Police arrived to find a two-car MVA with one vehicle on its side with the driver still inside. The second vehicle came to a rest along the shoulder of the highway with its driver still in the vehicle. Mays Landing Rescue Squad requested the response of the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company for extrication equipment. This also prompted a response from the Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company, in whose area the crash was located. Before the arrival of the Mays Landing extrication team, Atlanticare medics entered the overturned vehicle through the rear hatch and extricated the trapped person. While this was unfolding, rescuers removed the person from the second vehicle, and both persons were transported via ground to the hospital. The cause of the crash was under investigation by the Hamilton Township Police Department. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Car Fire on the GSP
The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Farmington responded to the Garden State Parkway entrance on Fire Road, Exit 36, on July 22, 2014, for a vehicle fire. Bargaintown Engine 1528 arrived and Safety Officer Ken Badger, Sr., established command and found a single vehicle well involved. Firefighters began extinguishment while Farmington firefighters put a hydraulic spreader into service and opened up the car’s hood. Egg Harbor Township Police shut down the highway during the incident, and no injuries were reported. Also responding were the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad, New Jersey State Police. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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New Apparatus for Beachwood Hts. and Parker
The Middlesex Fire Department had a dual wet down in Mountainview Park on August 16, 2014. Two brand new rigs were christened; Beachwood Heights Company 2’s, Engine 22, and Parker Truck Company 4’s, Ladder 24. - Fire News photos by Steve White
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Finderne Scores at Wet Down
The Finderne Fire Department won trophies for most members, best truck and best rescue company at the Middlesex Fire Department’s dual wet down on August 16, 2014. - Fire News photo by Steve White
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Clinton FFs Band Together to Help Fight Childhood Cancer Worldwide, every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. In the U.S., one in five children with cancer will not survive. This is unacceptable to a group of volunteers at the Clinton Fire Department who are prepared to make a bald statement. The firemen will be shaving their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer while helping to fund life-saving research with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Pledging is very simple: 1) go to www.stbaldricks.org/donate; 2) enter “Clinton Fire Department” in the search box; and 3) click on the “Donate” button to go to the donation detail page. Donations for the Clinton Fire Department effort are being accepted through September 28, 2014. On that day the firemen will be shaving their heads in solidarity with the children they are working to save.(Top row, left to right): FF Tyler Langston, Chief Walter Dorf, Former Chief Scott Wintermute, FF Kevin Green, FF TJ Linzer. (Bottom row, left to right): FF Kevin Gomes, FF Nate Herrington, Junior FF Chris Querry. - Fire News photo by Junior FF Jessica Dorf.
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Freehold Boro Firemen Sport Creative Class Bs
The firefighters of Monmouth Hose Company and Goodwill Hook style Class B uniforms for the parade in town. The new shirts & Ladder Company combine to make up the Freehold Borough grabbed plenty of attention from both the public and fellow fireFire Department. On July 26, 2014, they celebrated Freehold fighters staging their trucks before the kickoff. - Fire News photo by Matt Spadaro Independent’s, 50th Anniversary. Members debuted new Hawaiian
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Mays Landing vs. Mays Landing
The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company of Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, challenged the Mays Landing Volunteer Ambulance Squad to a game of softball on July 27, 2014, at the baseball fields behind the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company. The two teams battled back and forth to a dead heat, and a fun time was had by all. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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History Lives
Found in Fleming’s Auto Parts in Egg Harbor Township was a Dorothy Fire and Rescue International engine waiting to be restored. The engine formerly served the City of Vineland Fire Department before it served Dorothy. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Firefighter Challenge
On June 1, 2014, Rockaway Borough Chief Ron Hamman hosted a Firefighter Challenge for surrounding departments. This competition was revived from challenges that were held several years ago. The events tasked were a hose evolution, roof venting, and Pittsburgh Drill. Rockaway Borough, Dover, and Rockaway Township competed in this year’s challenge. RBFD Team 1 posted the best times for the Hose Evolution and the Pittsburgh Drill, while Rockaway Township won the Ladder evolution. The overall trophy, which will be held by the winner until next years competition was won by Rockaway Borough Team #1. - Fire News photos by John D. Clark
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Terebetsky’s 50th at Avenal
Members of Avenel Fire Company 1 celebrate Steve and Marge member and ex-Chief of Avenel Fire Company 1. Anthony is a fireTerebetsky’s 50th wedding Anniversary at Ariana’s Grand (Steve fighter with Port Reading Fire District 2. - Fire News photo by Steve White and his son, Anthony in center, standing). Steve is a longstanding
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Monmouth County Fair
Monmouth County firefighters competed at the county fair in the Hose and Ladder event. Freehold Boro FD had the best time followed by Shrewsbury and then East Freehold. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Little Silver Dedicates New Apparatus On June 14, 2014, Little Silver Fire Company hosted a truck dedication for their new Ladder Truck and Fire Police Unit. Local fire companies from the area attended the event to celebrate the new pieces as the Little Silver Mayor Neff and the Council blessed the new apparatus and a proclamation was presented by Monmouth County Freeholder Curley. Little Silver Fire Company members prepared and served excellent food to all guests, live entertainment was performed by multiple bands and there were bouncy houses for the younger attendees. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki
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Guns vs Hoses, Take 2
It was Guns versus Hoses, Round II, at the Egg Harbor Township National Night Out on August 5, 2014, at Tony Canale Park. And it was the same result: the Guns routed the Hoses, but a good time was had by all. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Bill and Jackie Wellington Wed Congratulations to Bill and Jackie Wellington who tied the knot recently. Jackie is a member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary, and Bill is a member of the West Atlantic City Volunteer Fire Company. And they didn’t waste any time starting a family, as the stork is on the way with a bundle of joy! Good luck to a couple of great kids! - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Getting Ready for the Dedication
The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company #2 of the Egg Harbor the dedication of their 9-11 Memorial. Firefighters have upgraded Township Fire Department in Atlantic County has spent the last the parking lot for the dedication, which shall be held at 1800 on - Fire News photo by Ken Badger several weeks preparing their station on Mill Road for parking for September 11, 2014.
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Firehouse Kitchen By Firefighter Ray Cooney It was a beautiful, chilly morning when the Firehouse Kitchen crew and I made a push to Somerset, New Jersey, to cook with father and son team, Alan and Alan Lantanzio, Jr. We were here to make Alan senior’s “Chicken Jambalaya” and Alan junior’s really garlicky “Garlic Bread.” Somerset, New Jersey, is a short ride from Manhattan. We were cooking in the East Franklin part of Somerset, a beautiful little suburb. When I arrived at East Franklin Fire Department, there was a memorial statue honoring one of their fallen. I decided to open the show in front of the memorial, thereby informing America about Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio, who died in the line of duty. Firefighter Apuzzio was trying to save the resident of a house fire when the first floor collapsed into the basement. Both Firefighter Apuzzio and the resident didn’t survive. The reason I decided to open the show with this story was not only due to the magnificent nature of the statue, but to remind all that firefighting is not just about the meals and brotherhood. It is also is about the possible risk of a firefighter’s life while trying to help others. As I’ve said in many shows, when the job is good, it’s good, but when it’s bad, it's very bad. With that being said, let’s get down to cooking. Firefighter Lantanzio, Sr., is larger than life. We talked about how jambalaya is a great firehouse meal because it feeds the masses. As we were cooking, I noticed that Alan junior was quiet and reserved —just watching — and I decided to
include him in the conversation. Well, this quiet son came alive. First I asked young Alan why he became a firefighter. He said, “Because East Franklin needs at least one good looking Lantanzio in the fire department.” Alan senior smirked and that’s how the rest of the show went. Father and son back and forth at each other while making great food. I tasted the food in the rec-room with other members of the Lantanzio family and a bunch of East Franklin firemen. It became a little bit of a contest as to what was better, the jambalaya or the garlicky garlic bread (soaked in butter!!). It was too close to call, so I had a solution. I dipped the garlic bread into the jambalaya and magic! The East Franklin Fire Department and Lantanzio family made me feel right at home. I am looking forward to cooking there again. To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or to have your firehouse featured on our show, go to firehousekitchenshow.com or friend us on Facebook at Firehouse Kitchen.
Firefighter Alan Latanzio East Franklin F.D. Somerset, NJ Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken breast cut into 2" pieces 1 lb. chorizo, diced 2 cups green pepper 2 cups parsley, chopped ½ cup green onion, chopped ½ cup celery, diced 1 cup sweet onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, sliced (1) 15 oz. can of tomato sauce 5 cups of rice 10 cups of water Salt Pepper Cayenne 10 quart sauce pan Directions: • Add oil to bottom pan under a medium high heat • Add chorizo & cook about 5 minutes • Add chicken, stir together with chorizo for about 10 minutes • Add pepper, onion, green onion, parsley and garlic • Stir and cook until onions are tender • Add rice, tomato sauce. Blend together until sauce boils • Add water, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir together until water is no longer on top of mixture • Lower heat to simmer. Put on lid and simmer for 45 minutes. Do not touch • After 45 minutes, serve and eat. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Up Close & Personal
Somers Point’s Merola Up and Around Captain John Snyder from the Villas Fire Department at a recent garage fire. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
Past City of Somers Point Chief Bill Merola, thanks to the Captain Buscio Program, underwent heart surgery recently. During his convalescence, he designed a patch for the instructors at the Atlantic County Fire School. Way to go Bill, and glad to see you up and about. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Chief (ret.) John Laws of the Dividing Creek Volunteer Fire Company, Downe Township, Cumberland County, at the GAFB Muster in Millville on August 17, 2014, with Dividing Creek’s first engine. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
On July 25, 2014, Rockaway Township past-Chief of the Department Ryan Edwish married his fiancé Melanie Lombardi at the Maplewood Country Club. They said their nuptials surrounded by amily, close friends, and firefighters. - Fire News photo by John D. Clark; story by Kaitlin Taylor
Following a fire alarm at her house, Egg Harbor Township Police Sergeant Cherie Burgan poses with her children in Bargaintown Engine 1522 while the firefighters, under the command of Chief Eugene Sharpe investigated the cause of the alarm. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
New Egg Harbor Township Chief of Emergency Medical Services Bill Higbee gets a thumbs-up from Egg Harbor Township Board of Education President (and Cardiff Firefighter) Jim Galvin during the Egg Harbor Township National Night Out on August 5, 2014. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Chief Inderwies Honored
The Cape May City Council honored outgoing Cape May Fire Chief Jerry Inderwies, Jr., for 26 years of service during its August 5, 2014, meeting. Mayor Edward Mahaney said Inderwies provided, “Tremendous leadership and revolutionized the department.”The mayor and council presented Inderwies with a plaque as he received a lengthy standing ovation from the audience. Inderwies said he
thoroughly enjoyed his 26 years with the city and 10-1/2 years as chief. He passed the reigns to incoming Chief Alex Coulter. “I’m honored to hand it over to Alex who’s more than qualified,” he said. “Through the years Alec has showed his leadership skills.” - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
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On the Job Together
Members of Long Branch Engine 25-5-75 (aka, Engine 5, in black gear) with a members of Howell Fire Department’s Truck 19-1-90 after working a cover up assignment in Long Branch during the July 4, 2014, fireworks detail. - Fire News photo by Chris Denton
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FIRE CHAPLAINS TO GATHER IN ANNAPOLIS
The Federation of Fire Chaplains will be meeting in Annapolis, Banquet. Thursday concludes the conference with a presentation by Maryland for their annual conference October 19-23, 2014 at the the host of next year’s conference and the annual business meeting. As a fundraiser, the Federation has both a silent and live aucDoubletree Hotel on the west side of Annapolis. tion. Each Chaplain will bring items from their departThe conference theme is “A Gathering of Gems”, a refment, fire related items, or Chaplain related items. For erence to the Chaplains in attendance, and the training, those that were unsuccessful in the Silent Auction information, and contacts they will gather. there will be a live auction Wednesday evening at The conference will begin with a “Tired the close of the Founders Banquet. The Chaplains Travelers” reception Sunday evening. The are also encouraged to bring patches representing Conference will formally begin Monday morntheir Fire Departments to trade with each other ing with an opening ceremony, then move as mementos of friendships and the conference quickly into general session. That afternoon a experience. brief trip to Ft. McHenry to visit the site of the In addition to the conference, the Federation inspiration for our National Anthem; it will be of Fire Chaplains will be offering five pre-conferfollowed by a visit to one of Anne Arundel ence classes. Two, three day CISM classes: Count's Volunteer Fire Stations. The sightseeing Individual/Peer and Group; Pastoral Crisis and dinner at the fire station will provide the Intervention 1 and 2. In addition there will be three, Chaplains with a great opportunity to network and two day classes: Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy, Death make contacts, because Tuesday morning the conference Notifications, and Keeping Chaplains Fired Up. really takes off. Tuesday and Wednesday will be non-stop If you would like more information you will want to visit the training sessions followed on Tuesday evening by the annual Memorial Service and Wednesday evening with the Annual Founders Federation of Fire Chaplains website at www.firechaplains.org.
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41 Graduate From AC Fire Academy
The Atlantic County Fire Academy graduated its spring 2014 class on July 7, 2014, at the Anthony “Tony� Canale Fire Training Center in Egg Harbor Township. After 19 weeks and 174 hours of extensive training the class of firefighters, from Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties, graduated 41 students from Firefighter I. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Pompton Lake Memorial Rediedicated In 1963, The Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department erected a small memorial to recognize all Pompton Lakes firefighters that had served and would serve the borough of Pompton Lakes. On May 14, 1974, the fire department was called out to a structural fire in the basement of a small supermarket. Firefighter Cahill and other firefighters entered the structure to find the seat of the fire. He became trapped amid the rubble, and despite several attempts by his brother firefighters to help him, firefighter Cahill died when his SCBA ran out of air. He was just 49 years old and left two children, 9 and 14. This was the first (and only) LODD in Pompton Lakes. In 1975, the area around the monument was named Cahill Square in his honor. Over the years, the monument slowly deteriorated, and the department wanted to construct a new one that would be dedicated to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Firefighter Cahill’s LODD. The new memorial’s centerpiece is a black granite stone in the shape of a Maltese Cross
with the Pompton Lakes shield and motto engraved on it. The 1901 bronze bell from the original memorialwas sent to a foundry for repair and refinishing, and was reinstalled. The third facet is a bronze casting of bunker gear located on a pedestal to the right of the main monument. The dedication was attended by FF Cahill’s son and daughter, townspeople, and Pompton Lakes Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary personnel. Anyone who wishes to donate to the memorial reconstruction can send a check to the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 74, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, designated Memorial Fund. A short video of the dedication can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRk49s_sw0. Fire News photos and story courtesy of Mike Simone
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Atlantic City FF Competition
(Top): Chief John Wagner of the Estell Manor VFD looks over his Firefighter Explorers: John V. Wagner, Matt Wagner, George Berner, Jake Lash and Jerry De Luca III. This is a pilot program to develop young people into firefighters starting at the sixth grade level. This is a first in Atlantic County. (Middle left):The same young explorers suited up with Chief Wagner and Howard Berchtold, Executive Director of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association. (Middle right): Cailyn Rhoads of Egg Harbor Township tries to hug Smokey the Bear on his 70th birthday. (Right): Cory Miller of the Estell Manor VFD in the hose throw competition. - Fire News photos by Alan Dumoff
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ACFA, NJFFS at 4-H Fair
The Atlantic County Firefighters Association, and the New Jersey Route 50. The displays included the distribution of fire prevention Forest Fire Service, in conjunction with the Atlantic County 4-H material and apparatus displays during the event. - Fire New photo by Dennis Sharpe Association, sponsored a three-day fire prevention exhibit and displays during the fair held August 7-9, 2014, at the fairgrounds on
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Millville Muster
On August 17, 2014, the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade held their 34th Annual Muster at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville. Over 50 pieces of fire apparatus attended, both privately and fire-department owned, and came from as far away as Virginia. A flea market was set up inside the village as well, selling many old and new firematic memorabilia. There were also teams that competed in both a fire bucket brigade and barrel fight. Awards were presented in many different categories, along with the results from the fire bucket brigade and barrel fight. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki and Dennis C. Sharpe
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Farmington FD’s Link Retires
Long time Egg Harbor Township employee William “Bill” Link and life member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company retired after 30 years on August 20, 2014, and was feted by the Egg Harbor Township Mayor and Committee, fellow employees, firefighters,and family in an SRO ceremony. Mayor James “Sonny” McCullough cited Bill’s many achievements including his career as a dozer operator for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Life
Member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company, mentor for alcohol abuse victims, and public works employee. Mayor McCullough stated that Bill is so friendly, he was nicknamed “The Mayor,” and tooted the horn on his public works vehicle at people so much it fell off. The township committee presented Bill with a rocking chair as a retirement gift, and everyone wishes Bill a happy, healthy, and long retirement. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe