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Welcome to the NJS Firemen’s Association Convention The Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association is pleased to continue to host the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association Convention and Expo, as we have since 1975. The FMBVFA is composed of the six Volunteer Fire Companies on the island — Anglesea Volunteer Fire Company, North Wildwood Fire Company #1, Wildwood Fire Company #1, Holly Beach Volunteer Fire Company, West Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company and Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire Company. You may reach us or get valuable information on our website: www.NJFireExpo.com. You may also submit pictures and stories for inclusion in the official convention magazine. We are pleased to have our magazine printed again this year by Fire News Publication. We wish to offer our condolences to the family, friends and fire departments of the eight brave firefighters we lost this year in the line of
duty. As firefighting equipment and training have become much better through the years, we must remember firefighting is still, and will remain, a dangerous profession. We must remain alert and strive for the day when all firefighters go home safe and alive. Our parade, being a memorial parade, will be led by some of the family members and companies that have lost a firefighter in the line of duty since last year's convention. As always, there are no sirens or air horns allowed on the parade route as a sign of respect for the fallen firefighters. I ask you to join us and stand and salute these families and companies as they pass you on the parade route. Exhibits will open both Friday and Saturday at 0800. Again this year the exhibits will remain open on Saturday until 1400, as it proved to be a success last year, thus pushing the parade start to 1400 as well. The award ceremony has been
switched back to 2000 to allow for the judges to tally votes for the winners. If you wish to become a sponsor or advertise in our magazine you can reach Frank Nolan, our Sponsorship Chairman, on our website www.NJfireexpo.com or by voicemail at 609-522-4222. You may also reach the Golf Tournament Chairman Greg Neil, Parade Committee Chairman Ed Beck, Exhibit Committee Chairwoman Sandy LoMonaco, Newspaper Chairman John Davis, or the FMBVFA officers at this same number. We welcome your comments and suggestions. On behalf of our advertisers and sponsors we say, “Thank You for your business and we hope you enjoy your stay with us in the Wildwoods.” David C. Thompson President FMBVFA
Welcome Delegates, Life Members and Guests The officers and executive Committeemen of the New Jersey Firemen’s Association would like to welcome everyone to our 137th Annual Convention on September 12 and 13, 2014. In 2013 we paid out $140,059 in Special Relief, and $4,784,821.54 was paid out by the Local Firemen’s Relief Associations. As of July 1, 2014, the death benefit was raised to $10,750 for a fully qualified member, and three times that for a line of duty death. For the fiscal year ending in June 2014, 849 death claims were paid out totaling $8,776,339.57. Post Membership Report Green Sheets in Your Firehouse. The only reporting on the Green sheets will be Fires and Drills. All resignations will be done on a maintenance form. On May 15 we electronically deposited $15,196,109.73 into 538 associations’ checking accounts; $1.5 million more than last year. Sixteen Associations will not be seated at this year’s convention for not having paperwork in on time. Under Statute #43:17-54, any Association that is not seated and does not respond to paperwork after not being seated, their assessment check may be held up the following year. If any Association receives any correspondence for an OPRA request or a letter from the IRS, contact our office immediately. Convention expenses for Delegates will be 7.5 percent more than
last year and we will use the same method of payment for Delegates and Life Members who attend the Convention. The Tram will be free Friday and Saturday morning until 1100 Friday morning. It will start at 0900 at Cresse Avenue and Saturday morning it will start at 0700. Wheelchairs will be available to help register the disabled or handicapped firefighter, and the same handicap parking lot is available only if you have a handicap placard or license plate. Remember, only Delegates and Life Members can receive convention expenses, and they are expected to stay for the full session on both days. All Delegates, Life Members and Guests must wear their badge to be admitted into Convention Hall. We will again have security and uniformed police checking as you enter the hall. Please, no backpacks. Our guest speaker this year, representing the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will be Nicole Shields, wife of Flanders Fire Department Assistant Chief Thomas Shields who died in the line of duty May 31, 2011. Once again the Convention will be televised live into the Firemen’s Home on Friday and Saturday for their convenience. Again this year there will be a Firefighter’s Memorial Mass on Saturday evening at 1630 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church on Atlantic Avenue. Please keep our sick and departed brother and sister firefighters and our men and women in our Armed Forces who are in harm’s way all over the world in your prayers. Have a safe and enjoyable stay in Wildwood, a safe trip home and God Bless America. Yours truly, George H Heflich, Sr. President
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INDEX TO EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS 10-75 LIGHTING ......................................OCEAN AVE. 100- SP1-5 911 RAPID RESPONSE ........................BEER GARDEN GREEN 4 1ST RESPONDER NEWSPAPER ......................AB REGULAR 40 AAA EMERGENCY SUPPLY......................................................C 28 ABSOLUT (E-ONE) ....................SOUTH LOT 6-7,25,37,49,63-65 ACCESS HEALTH ................................................AB REGULAR 65 AIR AND GAS TECHNOLOGY ......................................D TENT 1,2 AIR DEB - MAGNA GRIP ..........................................OCEAN AVE 6 AIRPOWER INTL ............................................................D TENT 7,8 AKRON BRASS........................................................SOUTH LOT 16 ALL HANDS WORKING CHARITY ..........BALLFIELD BURK AVE AMBULANCE NETWORK ............................SOUTH LOT 26,38,50 AMERICAN ADDICTION CENTER ......................AB REGULAR 76 APPROVED FIRE PROTECTION....................................C TENT 19 ARMOUR TUFF FLOORING .......................................... SOUTH 81 ARMED FORCES DEPOT ..............................................C TENT 26 ASI FIRE/RESCUE.................................................. AB CENTER 23 ASSOCIATED AUTO BODY....................................AB CENTER 19 ATLANTIC SPINE CENTER ......................................AB CENTER 3 AWARDS EXPRESS ............................................AB REGULAR 47 BACKSTOP USA ....................................................AB CENTER 36 BE THE HERO-FOR A HERO ..............................AB REGULAR 28 BILL FOX CO ...................................................... AB REGULAR 30 BLAZE EMERGENCY VEHICLES - (ROSENBAUER) ......................................................................SOUTH LOT 17-21
BUDS AUTO AND TRUCK REPAIR................................NORTH 24 BURN FOUNDATION ............................................................GATES CAMPBELL ................SOUTH LOT 1-5,23-24,35-36,47-48,59-62 CAPE MARINE......................................BALLFIELD 30-BURK AVE CASTLE ENERGY .............................................. AB REGULAR 26 CHOICE MARKETING .................................. AB CENTER 28-29 CLEAN AIR CO ....................................................AB REGULAR 24 CMF ENTERPRISE ........................................ AB REGULAR 71-72 CODE 3 ....................................................................NORTH LOT 33 CONTINENTAL FIRE ........................................HORSESHOE 4-12 CPR RESTORATION ..............................................AB CENTER 16 CRITERION FLOORING SYSTEMS .................. AB REGULAR 57 CSC GROUP ........................................................AB REGULAR 79 CUSTOM ADVERTISING........................................AB CENTER 5-6 DEFENDER EMERGENCY VEHICLES ....................NORTH 10-13 DEHYDRATOR DRYERS ................................................C TENT 17 E-FORCE DOORS......................................BALLFIELD BURK AVE EAGLE EMBLEMS ............................................................D TENT 3 EAST COAST EMERGENCY LIGHTING BF30-BURK AVE GATE ECM2 PRODUCTS................................................AB REGULAR 60 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT LABS ..............AB REGULAR 17 EMERGENCY SOFTWARE ............................................C TENT 16 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SALES SOUTH LOT 31, 43, 55,42,54, ..............................................................................NORTH 14-17 ENGINE BAY FLOORS....................................................C TENT 13
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INDEX TO EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS ENOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ..................................AB CENTER 21 ENTHEOS DESIGN SOLUTION ....................................AB REG 75 ESI EQUIPMENT ................................................SOUTH LOT 72,73 EQUIPMENT MARKETERS ................................AB REGULAR 27 EVERGREEN FIRE EQUIPMENT ................OCEAN AVE 15-16-17 EXTREME SPORTSWEAR ............................AB REGULAR 11-12 FAIL SAFE HOSE TESTING....................................SOUTH LOT 57 FEDERAL SIGNAL ..................................................SOUTH LOT 14 FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN FF ....................AB TENT REG 78 FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES, INC (PIERCE) ......................SOUTH 8-13,27,39, 51,28,40,52,29,41,53,67-71 FIRE ENGINEERING-PENN WELL ................................C TENT 15 FIRE ENGINE COLLECTIBLES......................AB REGULAR 38-39 FIREFIGHTERS EQUIPMENT CO ..........................SOUTH LOT 66 FIRE FLOW SERVICES ..........................................OCEAN AVE 13 FIRE GROUND TECHNOLOGY ............................SOUTH LOT 56 FIRE NEWS - * OFFICIAL CONVENTION PAPER ..........................................................................AB CENTER 24 FIRE RESEARCH CORP ........................................NORTH LOT 32 FIREFIGHTER ONE/FERRARA FIRE................................................ ..............................................SOUTH LOT 34,46,58, 85-87,80 FIREFIGHTER SPECIALTIES....................AB REGULAR 41-42-43 FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE................................................C TENT 21 FIREHOUSE SPECIALTY SHOP....................AB REGULAR 66-67 FIRST PRIORITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES .................................... ................................NORTH 19-21, 28-31, OCEAN AVE, 19-23 FISHER SPORTWEAR ........................AB TENTS 1-3,21-23,61-63 FLAME CHASER/FF+..............................................AB CENTER 27 FMBA LOCAL 50....................................BEER GARDEN GREEN 2 FMBVFA T-SHIRTS AND MUGS............BEER GARDEN GREENS GENNARO JEWELERS ................................AB REGULAR 68-69 GIGI ENTERPRISES................................................AB CENTER 15 GRAVES UNIFORMS ..................................AB TENT REGU 19-20 HAWILLS ..........................................................................SOUTH 84 HIDEOUT LEATHER ..........................................AB CENTER 33-34 INSURANCE RESTORATION ................................AB CENTER 32 INTERSTATE MOBILE CARE ..............................AB REGULAR 14 JERSEY FIRE & SAFETY PRODUCTS LLC..........OCEAN AVE 18 JOSHUA MARCUS GROUP ..........................................AB REG 80 KETTERERS RESCUE ........................................AB REGULAR 54 KEYSTONE COYOTE CHARITY HOCKEY........BALLFIELD BURK ..............................................................................................AVE KL SPEWCIALTY GRP MEDICAL MKTG. ......AB REGULAR 50 LANDFALL WATER RESCUE..............................AB REGULAR 25 LARRY FOX ........................................................AB CENTER 25-26
LED LIGHTS ............................................................AB CENTER 17 LIBERTY ART WORKS ................................AB TENT CENTER 18 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP ..............................SOUTH LOT 15 LITTLE HEARTS BIG WORLD ............................AB REGULAR 29 MAX GRAPHICS ..........................................AB TENT CENTER 35 MIDATLANTIC FIRE AND AIR ....................................C TENT 4-9 MIDATLANTIC RESCUE SYSTEMS ..................OCEAN AVE 4-5 MINERVA BUNKER GEAR CLEANERS ..........................C TENT 1 MITCHELL ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ......................C TENT 25 MN8 - FOX FIRE ............................................BALLFIELD 3 15X30 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES ............................................ ......................................................C TENT 10-12, / OCEAN 1-2 MUNICIPAL MARKETING SVCS ..............AB TENT REGULAR 37 NATALE MACHINE & TOOL CO. INC ............................C TENT 24 NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION ..................................................................................C TENT 22 NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR ....................AB REGULAR 44-45 NJ FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY ..........................NORTH LOT 1 NEWCAL LLC ....................................................................C TENT 3 NEW JERSEY FIRE MAGAZINE ........................AB REGULAR 10 NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS ....................AB REGULAR 52 OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENTFUNDRAISER ........................................AB TENT REGULAR 51 OCEANSIDE PRODUCTS/TEES AB TENT REG 7-9 /CENTER 7-8 OCS........................................................................AB REGULAR 18 ODYSSEY SPECIALTY VEHICLES ................................NORTH 18 ON THE JOB RING..................................................AB CENTER 31 ONE SOURCE FIRE RESCUE ..........BEER GARDENS GREEN 1 PAC INDUSTRIES ................................................AB REGULAR 58 PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE CO ..................SOUTH LOT 44-45 PHYSIO CONTROL INC- MEDTRONIC ............AB TENT REG 77 PLANT ENEREGY SOLUTIONS ............................BALLFIELD 2-2 PL CUSTOM VEHICLE ....................................HORSESHOE 14-19 PL SERVICES ..................................................................C TENT 27 POSH SILVER CO ................................................AB REGULAR 70 POWER HAWK TECHNOLOGIES..........................AB CENTER 22 POWERCALL SIRENS ..................................................D TENT 4-6 PRO-PHOENIX CORP......................................................C TENT 20 PUBLIC SAFETY OUTFITTERS ............................SOUTH LOT 33 QUALIFIED SPILL RESPONSE INC..............BALLFIELD 2 15X30 R.E.D.PRODUCTS ................................................AB REGULAR 31 RENTAL COUNTRY................................................AB CENTER 14 RESIDENTIAL HOME FUNDING ..............................AB CENTER 9 RESCUE STEP......................................................AB REGULAR 59 RH O’CONNELL FIRE DEPT GIFTS ................AB CENTER 10-11
ROBBIE CONLEY ARCHITECTS..............AB TENT REGULAR 46 RODIER EBERSBERGER ARCHITECTS ..........AB REGULAR 15 ROGERS UNIFORMS ............................................OCEAN AVE 14 RPT INTERNATIONAL ..............................AB TENT REGULAR 36 SAFE -T ................................................................HORSESHOE 1-2 SAFETY AND SURVIVAL TRAINING ....................OCEAN AVE 11 SECTOR SITE LLC ..........................................................C TENT 18 SITE DRAINER......................................................AB REGULAR 64 SLICK TOP SOLUTIONS......................AB TENT REGULAR 34-35 SGS ARCHITECTS ..................................................AB CENTER 48 SMOKE EATER STYLE ..................................................C TENT 14 SPARTAN CHASSIS ........................................................OCEAN 3 SPOTTED DOG TECHNOLOGY..........................AB REGULAR 16 SPRINT ..................................................................AB REGULAR 49 STATE LINE FIRE AND SAFETY............................SOUTH LOT 30 STRATEGIC SAFETY DYNAMICS....................................C TENT 2 STRYKER/EMS..............................................BALLFIELD FENCE 4 SUPER VAC ..........................................................OCEAN AVE 9-10 SUTPHEN CORP ........................................................SOUTH 74-79 TACTICAL PUBLIC SAFETY LLC ....................NORTH LOT 26-27 TARGET SOLUTIONS ..............................................AB CENTER 4 TASC FIRE APPARATUS ......................................OCEAN AVE 7-8 TOTAL FIRE SAFETY ................................................NORTH 34-35 THE FIRE STORE - WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY ......C TENT 29-32 TURN KEY ENTERPRISES..................................AB REGULAR 55 TURN OUT FIRE AND SAFETY ..............AB TENT REGULAR 4-6 ULTRA BRIGHT LIGHTZ..................................................NORTH 25 UP IN SMOKE..................................................BALLFIELD 1 10X10 USSC GROUP............................................................AB CENTER 2 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT..........................AB TENT REG 32 VALTEK ............................................................................SOUTH 32 VCI EMERGENCY VEHICLES ......................................NORTH 2-9 VINELAND AUTO ELECTRIC ....................BALLFIELD 1-2 20X40 WATERWAY NJ........................................................BALLFIELD 1-1 W.S. DARLEY..........................................................OCEAN AVE 12 WEDDLE TOOL COMPANY....................................HORSESHOE 3 WHELEN ENGINEERING CO INC ..............BALLFIELD SOUTH 2 WILD BEAR FIRE ............................................................NORTH 36 WILDLAND WAREHOUSE....................................HORSESHOE 13 WILDWOOD CREST LADIES AUXILARY................AB CENTER 1 WILL- BURT ..............................................................BALLFIELD 30 WINNER FORD/PRO LINE SIGNAL..................SOUTH LOT 82-83 WORKPLACE OCCUPATIONAL HLTH...............AB REGULAR 56 XTREME VALOR ............................BALLFIELD TENT BURK AVE
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Welcome to the City of Wildwood September 2014 We, the City of Wildwood Board of Commissioners, would like to welcome you to the New Jersey Firefighters Convention and to our beachside community. We commend the dedication and courage you show daily in ensuring citizen safety. It is a great privilege to host a convention in honor
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of those who risk their lives to save others. Please enjoy every minute of your stay — whether that means attending your convention, relaxing on our award-winning beaches, visiting our world-famous boardwalk, or sitting around with friends at one of our first-class eating and drinking establishments. We also hope you get a chance to see some of our attractions, such as the Wildwoods Sign, the Vietnam
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Memorial Wall, the Doo Wop Museum and the George Boyer Historical Museum, as well as our oldest, most popular attraction, Americas Boardwalk. We will assist in any way possible; please call upon us at any time during your stay. Have a successful convention, and enjoy!
Pete Byron Commissioner of Revenue and Finance
Burn Foundation
‘To the Heroes of Firefighting’ When artist Joseph Getsinger was looking for a fire department to help him with his painting for this year to aid the Burn Foundation, he went to Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., President David Russell. At the conclusion of last year’s convention, Fire & Safety Services, Ltd again committed for the fourteenth consecutive year to sponsor the artist and support the Burn Foundation. After the artist gave David the specifics of what he’d like to create he was later contacted and advised that Evesham Fire Rescue of Burlington County, New Jersey, would proudly step up to the plate to help with a photo shoot for his next painting to aid Burn Foundation and burn survivors. Chief Thaddeus Lowden and members were more than willing to assist in this worthy cause. Getsinger met the crew at Station 22 on an early Saturday morning: Deputy Chief Michael Powers, Battalion Chief Thomas Switick, Battalion Chief Matt Collins, Lt. Michael Powers, Jr., Lt. James Cummings, Lt. Joseph Lutz, Lt. Todd Young, Firefighter Sean Parry and EMT Rick Dalley. Getsinger was greeted very well at the station and equipment was moved and situated for the many photographs the artist needed as a reference for the next installment of 34 years of service he has given to the Burn Foundation. Last year we offered the “Fire Parade” canvas giclee and prints and sold out the raffle tickets. This year we are starting early to create the image and get the raffle tickets out for sale to raise more needed funds for the Burn Foundation. This year the raffle tickets were available in early August to give us more time to sell more tickets for the number 1 giclee canvas print along with 24 signed and numbered limited edition prints. If you would like to have an event to raise
funds for the Burn Foundation or volunteer your services, contact the Burn Foundation via their website at: www.burnfound ation .org or info@burnfoundation.org, or by phone at 215-545-3816.
Take some time and stop at the Burn Foundation booth this year and meet the artist and/or contact him via e-mail at: jgetsart@aol.com or through his Ebay Store: JGetsingerArtStudio. There are many supporters which help the artist help the Burn Foundation before and during the fundraiser in Wildwood, New Jersey. They are: President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, South Amboy, who not only sponsors the artist with a new painting and printing costs each year but also pays for the full color raffle tickets you see each year; CEO Randy Gilbert and President Bill Eachus, Jr., of BC&B Printing in Pennsauken. They print the full color raffle tickets at cost along with the fine art prints you see and may receive each year, which are part of the raffle; President John Cortese of VanGoghAgain Galleries in Drexel Hill (PA), who prints and donates the full color giclee canvas print which is the first prize; Ed Munin of The Normal Gallery in Glassboro, who donates the framing of the number one giclee canvas print for the top raffle prize; Chip Lillie of Choice Marketing, Inc.,
who creates a collector card every year to promote the Burn Foundation and the artist. This list also includes the many people who help the artist pre-sell raffle tickets before the Convention which include: John Egenstafer (artist), John Ryder (former Fire Chief,) Bob Hill-(Gloucester County Fire Academy), Rob Conley (Fire Chief), Steve Mower (Woodbury Heights FD), Fran Ferry (Rolferrys), Dave Bowerma (Westville FD), and Bob McErlane (Gloucester County) to name a few. Without the aid of the aforementioned companies and individuals Joseph Getsinger would not be able to do what he does. Creating a painting is easy compared to coordinating this large group to aid the Burn Foundation. God bless them and, if you get the chance, thank them, for without them there would be no funds raised. The Burn Foundation, One Medical Center Boulevard, Lewis House Upland, Pennsylvania 19013.
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Wildwood Continues to Welcome NJ Firefighters Wow, I cannot believe another year has flown by and the New Jersey Firemen’s Convention is upon us and the City of Wildwood. The Firemen’s Convention reminds me of my humble beginning as an editor working hard to bring the New Jersey fire service a new and exciting paper called Fire News. It is hard to believe that we are in our ninth year of production. The original team of Publisher Frank Trotta, Executive Editor Tim Edwards, Assistant Editor Gary Joyce, and Barbara Connolly, our advertising sales specialist, continue to work hard to bring you a complete representation of the New Jersey Fire Service, just as we have done for 42 years on Long Island. We continue to dedicate our paper to you, the people who risk their lives daily throughout New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Long Island, New York State and New England. All of this would not be possible without the help and support of our advertisers and our dedicated group of photographers, many who have been with us from day one. Producing a special edition of Fire News for the New Jersey Fireman’s Convention is a monumental task. You would think it would be easy to do since this is our second special edition. In the fire service, we have learned to treat all calls as individual calls. We never let our guard down and treat calls as routine, especially with the current world unrest. It is the same with publishing a newspaper, nothing is routine. Fire News appreciates the help and
support we have gotten from so many individuals who worked diligently behind the scenes to bring you a wellorganized convention. A huge thank you goes out to the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen's Association — Dave Thompson, Sandy LaMonaca, John Davis, Joe Cortese, Frank Nolan, and all the committee members; George Heflich and the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association; City of Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr., Wildwood Fire Chief of Department Chris D’Amico and the City of Wildwood Chief of Police Steven Long; Convention Hall’s John Lynch; Atlantic City Electric and PSEG for making the New Jersey Firemen’s Convention a success! Fire News appreciates their confidence in us and has worked hard to reflect your commitment in making this show the best fire service show in the country. As last year, we hope you enjoy our Wildwood Fire Expo publication. We look forward to you, our readers, stopping by our booth to share your stories, memories or to simply say hello. So, as they say in show business, “On with the show!” …Dennis
“Producing a special edition of Fire News for the New Jersey Fireman's Convention is a monumental task. You would think it would be easy to do since this is our second special edition. In the fire service, we have learned to treat all calls as individual calls. We never let our guard down and treat calls as routine, especially with the current world unrest. It is the same with publishing a newspaper, nothing is routine.”
Welcome Firefighters September 2014 As Fire Chief of the City of Wildwood it is my privilege to welcome firefighters from across the Garden State to the 28th annual New Jersey Firemen's Convention, Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13. Every September for the past 28 years, we have looked forward to greeting these everyday heroes - the thousands of men and women who dedicate their lives, risk their lives and —
occasionally — give their lives to ensure the safety and welfare of their neighbors. As always, we are honored that you have chosen the City of Wildwood for this exciting exposition, and we are pleased to act as your hosts. It has been said of firefighters that they run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out and willingly fight what the rest of us fear. Recent events across the nation have
demonstrated the stunning level of commitment and courage you bring to your jobs each and every day. I know I speak for everyone in Wildwood when I say, "Thank you" for your service. We wish you good times during the convention weekend and Godspeed to all of you. Sincerely Chief Christopher D’Amico
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Atlantic City Electric Partnership Program Energy for a Changing World Atlantic City Electric has provided safe and unteer firefighters, fire chiefs, ambulance Atlantic City Electric’s Emergency Services reliable electric service for more than a hun- attendants and emergency medical technicians. Partnership Program provides support through dred years. Safety is our top priority and we These men and women are dedicated individu- education, communication and partnerships. understand the importance of Programs include safety training for maintaining healthy and safe first responders, donations of smoke communities. The Atlantic alarms and sponsorships of public City Electric Emergency safety conferences. These activities Services Partnership support first responders, both career Program helps support emerand volunteer, who place themselves gency services programs that in harm’s way on a daily basis. enhance public safety. Atlantic City Electric, a public Atlantic City Electric utility owned by Pepco Holdings, contributes to the communiInc. (PHI) serves about 545,000 custies it serves through more tomers in eight counties in southern than charitable giving and New Jersey. Atlantic City Electric is community outreach endeavcommitted to ensuring that its cusors. Each day we tomers continue to practice proper receive the highest “Atlantic City Electric contributes to the communities it serves quality service safety, accountability, integrity, through more than charitable giving and community outreach available. Atlantic diversity and Electric conendeavors. Each day we practice proper safety, accountability, City excellence in the ducts its business integrity, diversity and excellence in the work place. Many of our responsibly and in work place. Many of our employees transfer these practices to the communities in which a manner designed employees transto protect the they live.” fer these prachealth and safety tices to the comof its employees, munities in which they live. als both at the work place and in our communi- customers, the general public and the environWe are proud of the numerous employees ties. They are reliable, dependable and under- ment. Atlantic City Electric — Energy for a and retirees who serve our communities as vol- stand the value of community service. changing world.
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2- Alarm All-Hands in Wildwood
On August 29, 2014, Wildwood City Fire Department responded to Oak and Park Boulevard for a building fire. Engine Company 38 arrived and reported a well involved fire in a two-story mixed occupancy (first floor store/second floor apartment). Deputy Chief Daniel Speigel requested dispatch to strike the all-hands (calling Rio Grande Fire Department
to the scene and to cover the city). Initial reports were of a woman trapped in the secondfloor apartment. E38 and North Wildwood Engine Company 2’s crew made an aggressive interior attack while performing a primary search. A second-alarm (North Wildwood Engine and Ladder and Wildwood Crest Engine) was quickly transmitted due to deteri-
orating conditions. Firefighters operating on the roof were able to open up exposing the extending fire in the cock-loft area. Crews continued to aggressively attack the fire, containing the fire to the building of origin. The apartment was occupied at the time of the incident and the woman was able to exit (More photos and story continued on page 12)
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prior to the fire department’s arrival. The store on the first floor has been closed for several years and was unoccupied. No injuries were reported, however a family cat was found deceased after the fire was extinguished. Estimated damage to the building is $ 250,000. The building is currently uninhabitable. The fire has been investigated by the City of Wildwood Fire Department and the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office and has been ruled accidental due to workers making roof repairs. Fire units remained on scene for close to three-hours. During this incident several Fire and EMS incidents were responded to within the City of Wildwood by the covering company Rio Grande and Middle Township EMS. - Released by DFC Daniel Speigel
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Cape May’s Coulter Sworn-in as New Chief Lt. Alexander Coulter was sworn in as Cape May Fire Chief during a ceremony before City Council, police and fire personnel, family and friends August 5, 2014. Mayor Edward Mahaney said Coulter had an extremely well-documented resume and grew up in Cape May. The mayor recalled Coulter’s father, Richard, serving the city as a police officer. Coulter began his fire career in West Cape May and later joined Cape May Fire Department on a part time basis. Mahaney said Coulter became a full-time firefighter and moved up through the ranks. “He has always been an individual that was there when we had an emergency,” said Mahaney. “We welcome you, we have great hopes and we have great pride and I know you'll continue to move the department forward.” Coulter's wife Samantha held the Bible as he received his oath of office from City Clerk Louise Cummiskey. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
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Up Close & Personal
Firefighter Edward Snyder at a fire in the City of Wildwood. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
West Wildwood Police Department Officer Capone and West Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company moving “Mugsy” to higher ground. - Fire News photo courtesy of West Wildwood VFC
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Congratulates Brandon Matos
The winner of the 2014 New Jersey Fire Safety Poster Contest
Overall State Winner / Division 4 State Winner! Belleville High School Belleville, NY
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Around the Job in Wildwood
(Above): Career and volunteer department member from Municipal, Holly Beach and Pine Avenue departments conferring. (Right): Tina Sacco, Robert Feltwell and Capt. Aldo Sacco of the Wildwood Fire Department. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Like Father ...
The Chief of North Wildwood Fire Department at a City of Wildwood fire with his son , Chief Jeff Cole and his son FF Jeff Cole, Jr., City of Wildwood Rescue #3. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
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Two Burned in AC Motel Fire
Two people were burned when a late morning fire gutted three units of the Knights Inn, on N. Albany Avenue on February 16, 2014. One Atlantic City Police Officer, a West Atlantic City volunteer firefighter, and a civilian helped get two adults and two children to safety after noticing the smoke and flames. The fire went to two alarms before being brought under control. The two people that received burns were treated at the scene and refused further treatment. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Heavy Rescue in Erma
On July 30, 2014, the Erma Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for an EMS assist in the Erma Park section of Lower Township. Upon arrival, Erma Chief Warner Muller determined that a man needed to be extricated from a house, but his size and inability to move under his own power was a problem. After consulting with the Lower Township building inspector, a second alarm was struck bringing the Rio Grande
Volunteer Fire Company with an additional heavy rescue and manpower. Crews were then able to safely remove the patient by breaching the exterior wall of the residence. Twenty firefighters operating two heavy rescues, and an engine were on scene for over two hours. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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LDH Strike Teams Formed
Six months ago, County Fire Marshal Michael Gallagher sat down with the Middlesex County Fire Bureau and discussed the potential idea of regionalizing the county’s LDH strike team into different sections. The outcome was that there would be four LDH Strike Teams; North-East, North-West, South-East and South-West. Each regional strike team can lay up to one mile of hose and every truck in the strike team must have a minimum 1500-gallonper-minute pump. Every Strike Team has been systematically trained if needed for immediate deployment to a fire scene. If a LDH Strike Team is requested, all fire com-
panies in the requested team will respond to a centralized meeting point, before deployment to the fire scene. On July 27, 2014, the Middlesex County South-East LDH Strike Team conducted their drill at the old Lowes on Route 9. Fire companies in the SouthEast LDH Strike Team simulated a systematic way of LDH relaying pumping over an extended distance. Three of the four LDH Strike Teams have conducted their yearly drill, and the remaining LDH South-West Strike Team will conduct their drill in late September. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki
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Total Loss in Middle Twp.
Recently, Middle Township firefighters responded to a working structure fire with possible entrapment on Vick Street in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township. Quint 7254 from Rio Grande was first on the scene and encountered the front and roof of the house fully engulfed in flames. Everyone was out of the house on arrival. Extra manpower had to be called to the scene due to the heat and humidity. The house was a total loss. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Accident Demo in Egg Harbor Twp.
The Egg Harbor Township Board of Education sponsored a mock crash in conjunction with the police, fire and EMS. The purpose of the crash scenario was to show students the dangers of drinking and driving, and also texting while driving. The emergency services responded in Code 3, performed a vehicle extrication with a victim removal by EMS who transported the victim to a waiting Medevac, who “flew” the victim to a trauma center. To hammer home the seriousness of the issue, a hearse is brought to the scene from a local funeral home to remove the “deceased.” This year’s event was held in the parking lot of the Egg Harbor Township High School and participating were: Egg Harbor Township Police, Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad, Egg Harbor Township Fire Department (Cardiff, Bargaintown), N.J State Police with SouthStarMedevac, AtlantiCare Paramedics, and Adams-Perfect Funeral Home. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Cape May Battles Structure Fire at B&B
The Cape May Fire Department B Shift was alerted on January 25, 2014, for an activated fire alarm on Stockton Avenue at the the Bedford Inn bed and breakfast. The building is a balloon frame constructed circa mid-late 1800s. Upon arrival, Lt. Rea established command and dispatched a first alarm bringing the off-duty and volunteer personnel from the CMFD and the US Coast Guard. Chief Inderwies (5100) arrived on scene and assumed command and quickly requested a second alarm. West Cape May, Cape May Point, Townbank, Erma (RIC), and Villas (coverage) were alerted. A quick and aggressive interior attack was made halting the spread of the fire. Due to the type of construction, crews worked to open the ceilings and walls on each of the three floors to extinguish the fire. The fire traveled in the walls and proved to be a challenge. Extensive overhaul was performed to assure the fire was completely extinguished. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Looking Back... Seaside Hts Polar Plunge
A year following Super Storm Sandy, a record crowd was in attendance for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Rescue divers were dodging waves in the 34-degree Atlantic Ocean and several participants were assisted by the divers after coming in contact with the frigid water. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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Wildwood Fire Wildwood, North Wildwood, West Wildwood and Rio Grande Fire Departments responded to structure fire in Wildwood. Wildwood PD arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing. Engine 38 arrived and led off with an 1-3/4 inch hose line through the front door to the Charlie side of the structure. Crews extinguished the fire while performing searches throughout the structure, all searches were negative. - Fire News photos by Sandy LaMonaca
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Looking Back... Big Blaze in Ocean City
The Ocean City Fire Department in Cape May County was dispatched to Arkansas Avenue on November 5, 2013, for a reported structure fire with possible entrapment. Deputy Chief 3 arrived and confirmed a working structure fire. The fire involved a one-story, wood frame, single-family ranch with heavy fire in an attached garage. Engine 2 arrived on the scene and took a hydrant at the corner and led off with two 1-3/4 inch lines. Engine 1 ran an LDH supply line and supplied Truck 1, which was set up in front of the structure. Chief 100 arrived, assumed command and ordered a recall of all off-duty personnel and requested mutual aid for coverage. Firefighters were pulled out of the building in favor of an exterior attack due to Collyer’s Mansion conditions. Aerial master streams from Truck 1 and Engine 2 were placed in operation after fire broke through the roof. Also responding were Upper Township Rescue Squad rehab unit, Marmora Volunteer Fire Company (cover-up), Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department (cover), and the Ocean City Police Department. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Looking Back... Two Rescued at Lakewood 3-Alarm
On October 29, 2013, Ocean County Fire Marshals John Pasola and Michael Marks were in Lakewood when they noticed heavy black smoke coming from a downtown restaurant on Clifton Avenue. Both went to the scene immediately and evacuated the structure, rescuing two women in an upstairs apartment. Lakewood Fire Department was alerted and the general alarm was struck to have all five volunteer fire companies respond, along with Herbertsville Fire Company’s FAST unit. The
career firefighters arrived on scene and stretched 1-3/4 inch line to the second floor but were pushed back by heavy fire conditions. With fire coming through the roof, commanding officer Captain Bobby Cook of Junior Hose Company requested more mutual aid, having Herbertsville Fire Company go to work and having Point Pleasant Fire Department respond as the FAST unit. Mutual aid responding to the scene were from Pleasant Plains, Jackson, Jackson Mills and Southard. Aerial operations
were established on the D Side of the structure to knock down the fire in the rear of the building, while handlines were still operating on the interior. A collapse of the structure also occurred on the C side, making it harder for crews to reach the remaining pockets of fire. The fire was placed under control 2-½ hours after the initial dispatch. Toms River Fire Company #1 and #2 provided coverage to the town of Lakewood during the fire. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki
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Keyport Fire Department at the Wildwood parade in 2013. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
South Amboy Fire Department at the Wildwood parade in 2103. - Fire News photo by Amy Batista
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The NJ Firemen’s Convention Parade rolled down New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The parade started at Crocus Avenue and headed North on New Jersey to 8th Avenue. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Looking Back... Kicking Off the Wildwood Show
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Looking Back... Seaside Heights Boardwalk Blaze A fire broke out on the Seaside Heights boardwalk on September 12, 2013. The fire started near Kohr’s Frozen Custard shop and spread rapidly to other buildings, including those that had just be rebuilt from the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. The fire eventually went to 10 alarms and drew over 400 firefighters from multiple departments to the scene. The fire was attributed to under-the-boardwalk electrical wiring that had been compromised by the storm. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista, Ken Badger, Lt. Bill McFarland, Dennis Sharpe, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department (More photos page 46)
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5-Alarmer Displaces 70 Families in N. Bergen
On September 28, 2013, North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue was dispatched for the report of a working fire on John F. Kennedy Boulevard West. First-due units arriving on scene confirmed a working fire and immediately called for a second alarm. As the fire progressed and water supply became an issue, command requested another alarm be struck to bring additional units and more water.
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Looking Back... Passaic 7-Alarmer Takes 26 Departments
On November 13, 2013, the Passaic Fire Department responded to a Broadway location for a building fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a rapidly spreading gas-fed fire in a two-story bodega with apartments above. An aggressive attack was started but rapidly deteriorating conditions forced the firefighters out of the building. The fire spread to two three-story buildings, with stores on the first floor and apartments above destroying all three buildings. Extraordinary efforts kept the fire from spreading to another build-
ing even with heavy fire impinging on that structure. The fire eventually went to seven alarms with firefighters from 26 departments responding. No injuries were reported but the fire, which took approximately five hours to be placed under control and left approximately 100 people homeless. Firefighters remained on the scene throughout the night and next day hitting hot spots, which continued to flare up. - Fire News photos by Pete Danzo and Michael Coppola
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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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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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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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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.
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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