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In this issue... Paramus Car Fire Engines 4 and 2 handle a car fire on Route 17 North.
A Service for New Jersey Firefighters and EMS Heroes See story on page 9
Paterson 4-Alarmer Crews arrived to heavy fire on the second and third floors of a commercial building. See story on page 13
Secaucus Kitchen Fire Extends A restaurant’s kitchen fire extends and goes to a third alarm. See story on page 19
Up Close and Personal A look at first responders around the state. See stories on pages 21 & 22
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Obituaries Ocean City’s, Somers Point’s Anthony Migliaccio Demarest’s Frederick Drescher See stories on pages 23 & 25
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
We Made It! As I gave thought to this editorial, I realized that it is for the December Fire News. Wow, December; can you imagine that 2020 is about to end? Covid-19 has certainly made our lives as first responders difficult. Despite having to change the way we exist at the firehouse, we’ve had to rethink how we handled routine events and calls, while major calls also challenged our chiefs. The fire was never the problem. The problem was reminding members that distancing themselves from one another before, during and after the call was a new requirement. I can’t tell you how many times I walked up to the fireground and forgot my face mask. Thanks to our EMS responders who always politely reminded me to wear my mask as they handed me a new one so I could be protected from Covid-19. As 2020 continued and the number of Covid cases dropped, many of us started to let our guard down. Occasionally, we found out the hard way that this horrible disease is still alive and threatens us. I know of several incidents where members received calls from their chiefs notifying them they were
exposed. It may have happened when a member was exposed to the disease at another location and now responded on a call without wearing a facemask. The result of this mistake ended up with members having to be tested and/or quarantined. Please, remember to wear a face mask when you are in close proximity to people all of the time! In many departments, 2021 elections have been held. If your company has new officers, please give them the support that they need to continue keeping you safe. It is also a good time for new officers to sit down with senior members and officers ending their term to discuss the things that can or cannot be done to keep your company running smoothly. Speaking from experience, I always appreciated the advice I received from experienced members. I always learned something important when I took the time to sit with them over coffee and asked for input. I always love to share my favorite drills which challenged members and I love to share the problems I had as a new officer. To the new officers, take the time to share ideas with the people who
probably made the same mistakes you could make on your very first day in office. In closing, I would like to wish everyone a blessed and happy holiday. Remember the people of your community who are less fortunate. Most likely you are not going to be opening your firehouse to your community as a result of Covid-19 prevention. Even though your doors for socialization will probably be closed, you can still let the community know you are there for them. A simple wave of the hand lets everyone know that they are in your thoughts and prayers during this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! -Dennis
Hawthorne House Fire Stopped
Around 1845 on September 20, 2020, Hawthorne firefighters were sent to Old Orchard Drive for the report of a dwelling fire. On arrival companies found heavy fire showing from a room on the
first floor. The fire was quickly knocked down and crews kept damage to the home to one small area. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com
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4 Fatalities at Elizabeth 5-Alarmer
Three children and an adult were killed after a fire broke out on Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth. The call came in shortly before 1800 on October 5, 2020, and when firefighters arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke pushing from a first floor of a commercial property. The fire trapped several people on the second floor. Fire units were hindered by window bars as well as heavy rush hour traffic in the area. Several victims were removed from the structure and brought to area hospitals where they were pronounced dead or labeled as being in critical condition. - Fire News photos by www.FirstDuePhotography.com
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4-Alarmer in Kenilworth
Late in the evening of October 24, 2020, Kenilworth Fire responded to a commercial warehouse fire on North 8th Street. Fire was reported to be throughout the structure and through the roof. Fire officials set up ladder operations to knock down the fire from above.
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Paramus Car Fire
In the afternoon of August 14, 2020, Paramus Fire Department Engine 4 and Engine 2 were dispatched to a car fire at Route 17N and Century Road. The engine compartment of the vehicle was
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well involved upon arrival. Engine 4 stretched a 1-3/4 inch handline and quickly extinguished the fire. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Bargaintown House Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded to Churchill Drive at 2213 on November 5, 2020, for a structure fire. Bargaintown Assistant Chief Wil Hancock reported heavy fire showing from the garage of a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. The call automatically triggered a RIT response from the City of Somers Point. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and requested engines from Cardiff and Farmington.
Engine 1527 stretched an LDH and had Scullville Ladder 1535 set up out front and begin hitting the fire. Crews used multiple handlines to attack the fire, which was extending into the dwelling. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Also responding were the City of Linwood (covered Bargaintown), EHT Ambulance, EHT Police, EHT Fire Police, Bargaintown and Scullville Ladies Auxiliaries. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Fire Prevention Week Honor
The Egg Harbor Township Committee in Atlantic County presented a proclamation to representatives of the fire department on October 7, 2020, in honor of fire prevention week. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Hammonton Letters for Santa Got a Christmas list? We’ll make sure Mr. Claus knows all about it! Stop by the Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company 2 and mail your letter to Santa. When it comes to Christmas wishes, it’s always smart to put them in writing. Children are invited to drop off their letters to Santa at our station in Hammonton until December 15, 2020. This is the third year we have partnered with the North Pole Fire Department to get children’s letters directly to Santa! Postage is not required on children’s letters, as they are given directly to our fellow firefighters at the North Pole. The Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company 2 is located at 51 N. White Horse Pike in Hammonton. The drop off mailbox is a large red USPS regulation sized mailbox located in the front of the property with appropriate signage and lighting. As we are an active fire station, we ask that visitors avoid blocking the apparatus doors and or parking in designated firefighter parking. There is no cost to participate in this program, including return postage from the North Pole. As always, donations are never expected but always appreciated. For additional information, please contact Dr. Joe Lizza at 609-567-4330 or hammontonfire2 @gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendars! The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held May 3-7, 2021, at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. As the new year approaches, make sure you check out our website at www.njepa.org. Attendee registration will be opening in early January and you will be able to view the Training and Breakouts being offered for 2021. In light of recent world events, the NJEPA has decided to hold registration fees to the 2019 rate, we understand that times may be difficult for many people and we want to provide this training and networking opportunity to as many interested people as we can. Exhibit space is still available, vendors, please visit our website for additional information.
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Paterson 4-Alarmer
On the afternoon of August 3, 2020, Paterson Fire Dispatch transmitted a box for a building fire on Cianci Street. Crews arrived to heavy fire on the second and third floors of the three-story frame, mixed-use building which was attached on both sides. Searches were quickly conducted under severe conditions as firefighters stretched lines to stop the fire’s spread. With the fire spreading into both the Bravo and Delta exposures, a second alarm was transmitted, quickly followed by the third and, as conditions deteriorated, all members were withdrawn from the building. Four ladder pipes, two deck guns and multiple exterior handlines were pressed into service to extinguish the fire. A fourth alarm was requested bringing mutual aid to the scene. The fire took a couple of hours to be placed under control and crews remained on the scene into the night. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Haworth House Fire
On October 31, 2020, at 2239, the Haworth Fire Department and Haworth EMS responded for a structure fire. Automatic mutual aid came from Demarest and Dumont. Command requested an allhands alarm for additional resources. Additional alarms were
transmitted and eventually the fire was held at a third-alarm. The duration of the incident was two hours. No injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Hasbrouck Heights Appeal Letter Breakfast
On the morning of September 27, 2020, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department’s Appeal Letter Committee prepared breakfast for the department members. The breakfast is a department tradition before all the members walk the town dropping off the Annual Appeal Letter, the department’s biggest fundraiser. Pictured are of
the Appeal Letter Committee in the kitchen: Justin Watrel, Lieutenant Bernie Valente, Eddie Diaz, Nick Lorenzo, Chairman Kevin Todd and Ryan Shute and the other picture is of Chef Lieutenant Bernie Valente. - Fire News photos courtesy Justin Watrel
Blue Mass in EHT The Parish of St. Katherine Drexel in Egg Harbor Township held its annual Blue Mass on October 10, 2020, in which members of the police, fire, EMS, and telecommunicators received a blessing. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
Looking Back
The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary from sometime in the 1950s. A great many of these lady’s grandchildren are members of the fire company today. - Fire News photo from the Dennis C. Sharpe collection courtesy of the Egg Harbor Township Historic Society.
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Fatalities in Nutley Blaze
A Nutley man is dead after fire ripped through a private home on Myrtle Avenue on October 10, 2020. Firefighters were called just before 1800 for a house fire. Upon arrival, units found fire in a raised ranch. Firefighters quickly made entry and found two elderly victims and a dog. Fire officials believe the fire started in the garage and extended up to the first floor and into the attic. - Fire News photos by www.FirstDuePhotography.com
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Secaucus Kitchen Fire Extends
On October 8, 2020, the Secaucus Fire Department was dispatched to Paterson Plank Road for a fire in the kitchen of Noches De Columbia restaurant. Crews arrived to a smoke condition in the kitchen area along with high heat in the structure. Upon further investigation, smoke was found in the walls on the C side of the structure. As a result of the extension from the kitchen, the assignment was upgraded to a second alarm. A third alarm quickly fol-
lowed as heavy smoke began to show from the rear of the building while crews continued the interior attack. Mutual aid came from Rutherford, East Rutherford, Lyndhurst and Jersey City. Three lines were stretched as the fire was marked knocked down approximately an hour after arrival. One firefighter was treated on scene for minor injuries. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
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Total Loss in Flanders
Just after 2100 on October 22, 2020, the Flanders Fire Department was drilling when a homeowner from three houses down pulled into the station and reported his house was on fire. Crews radioed the dispatcher and reported a working house fire and called a second alarm, bringing Budd Lake, Roxbury, Chester and Netcong. Cars 90 and 91 arrived to a 2-1/2 story wood frame with fire showing from the first and second floors. Engine 95 and Tower 96 started an interior attack but were forced out due to heavy fire and hoarding conditions in the home. Budd Lake’s chiefs and Engines
59 and 53 arrived and took the rear and established a second water source as two ground monitors and a tower ladder went into service. The fire was darkened down within a half-hour but, due to a collapse of the second floor and delta side, a excavator was called in for demolition. There were no injuries but the late 1800s house was a total loss. All crews were released around 0300. The fire was under investigation by the Mount Olive Fire Marshal’s Office and the Mount Olive Police. - Fire News photos by Kevin Maloney, AC Budd Lake FC 1
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Up Close & Personal Honoring Past-Chief James A. Garth, Sr. Due to the COVID-19, the Egg Harbor Township Committee was unable to present to the family of Farmington past-Chief James A. Garth, Sr., a proclamation they were set to present prior to the chief's passing. On October 22, 2020, Egg Harbor Township Mayor Paul Hodson and the members of the committee presented the proclamation to Jim’s widow, Dawn, and the entire Garth family. Jim’s name was also added to a Wall of Honor that was established recognizing notable township residents. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
A Hawthorne firefighter from Engine 1 looks on after battling a dwelling fire on September 20, 2020. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com
Mays Landing Firefighters Tristen Barry, who is home on leave from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and Nate Herring at a Township Avenue fire on August 28, 2020. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
An Irvington firefighter taking a break at the scene of a recent working house fire on September 27, 2020. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com
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Up Close & Personal
City of Somers Point Fire Company 1 Mickey Bird and Jerry Michael with Company 1’s new platform. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
(Left): An interesting notation recently spotted on the door of Mantua Engine 22. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
(Right) An Irvington firefighter operating at the scene of a recent working house fire on Madison Avenue on September 27, 2020. - Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com
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Obituary
Ocean City’s, Somers Point’s Anthony Migliaccio Anthony Michael ‘Mig’ Migliaccio, 63, of Somers Point, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2020. Mig began his firefighter/EMT career with the Ocean City Fire Department, retiring after 25 years in 2010. After retiring from the Ocean City FD, Tony became a member of the Somers Point VFD Company 2, to serve alongside of his daughter, and share in their passion to serve. He had served as Safety Officer and Chairman of the House Committee. Tony also enjoyed surfing and fishing. He was one of the founding members of the Ocean City Beach Buggy Association Fishing Club. He was also a Ham radio enthusiast, a member and range officer volunteer at the Atlantic County Firearms Training Center, and an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Tony also enjoyed playing his guitars and getting together with his friends for a jam session and was a proud member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club NJ 23 and was an active member on NJ Chapter 16. Tony also had a love for woodworking, as well as taking his wife on birding trips throughout South Jersey. Tony is predeceased by his parents, Anthony R. Migliaccio and Charlotte J. (Saylor) Migliaccio. He is survived by the love of his life, Linda J. (Papaycik) Migliaccio, son Anthony J. Migliaccio (Heather Christine Berchtold), daughter Meghan J. (Migliaccio) Tiniakos (Stratis Tiniakos), and four grandchildren, Stelios, Amelia, Alyce, and George, sisters Carla Migliaccio (Edward Robert ‘Bogey’ Bogart) and Marie A.
Migliaccio (Jennifer Sandersfeld), and his mother-in-law Eugenia (Wagner) Papaycik. Burial and prayer service was held October 12. Memorial contributions are suggested to, Ocean City Firefighter’s Association, PO Box 593, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226; Red Knights Motorcycle Club NJ 23, 30 Emerald Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234; The Legion Riders, PO Box 199, Northfield, NJ 08225; or the SPVFD, Co. 2, PO Box 11, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Let them know Tony sent you. Please keep a smile in your heart for Tony always. And keep an eye out for motorcycles, look twice, save a life! Please share condolences at www.MSZaleFH.com. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES IN SALES AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS fighter and has been a member and officer with the Stafford Township Fire Company. Sam and Rick will be working closely together and while Rick learns the ins and outs of Fire & Safety Services and our vendors, Sam will be the lead sales representative for our Atlantic and Cape May customer base. Christopher Vallat joined us effective September 1, 2020. Chris will be focused on the growth of our Law Enforcement and EMS sales area. He will be focusing on the command apparatus as well as smaller one- and two-ton light rescue/command/ESU type apparatus. Chris has years of experience in the industry having worked at Odyssey Automotive and First Priority Emergency Vehicles in their Specialty Vehicle Group prior to joining Fire & Safety Services. He In our Sales Department: also has over 10 years of experience with Rick Pumphrey joined us effective Motorola radios with M&W CommunSeptember 15, 2020. Rick will be working with Sam Squire in Atlantic and Cape May Counties in apparatus ications. In addition, Chris currently serves and protects Raritan sales. This is done to prepare for the future as Sam begins to wind Township as a Sergeant in the Police Department and has over 25 down after 36-plus years representing Fire & Safety Services in years with the Quakertown Fire Department, currently serving as southern New Jersey. Rick has over 12-years of experience in loose Deputy Chief of EMS. Welcome to the Fire & Safety Services family Devin, Rick, and equipment sales and five years of experience in apparatus sales from his time at FireFighter1. In addition, Rick is a second-generation fire- Chris!
Fire & Safety Services is pleased to announce and welcome three new employees to its ranks. In our Service Department: Devin Vogel joined Fire & Safety Services at the end of August 2020. After a brief orientation period, Devin will be a road service technician in northern NJ. Devin has five years of experience as a fire apparatus technician, previously working for First Priority Emergency Vehicles and most recently for the Ferrara Factory in Little Ferry where he served as their Lead Road Technician. In addition, Devin has been a member of the Hamburg Fire Department since 2010 and was also a member at Hardyston Fire Department.
KIMTEK CORPORATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND FILSON BRONCO & FILSON WILDLAND FIRE RIG CONCEPT For the honor of wildland firefighters who risk it all to protect our forests and our natural resources. KIMTEK is proud to introduce the Ford Motor Company Bronco-Filson Wild Fire Vehicle which features the KIMTEK FIRELITE Fire Rescue skid unit that includes a Darley-Davey Pump, Hannay Reel, and Mercedes Boostlite Forestry Hose. KIMTEK is excited about this collaboration between Ford, Filson and KIMTEK and more excited to see the formation of the Bronco Wild Fund to celebrate wildland firefighters and to help raise awareness and funds to assist in preserving America’s Natural Resources and National Forests! KIMTEK thanks Ford Motor Company and Filson for choosing and trusting the design quality of the FIRELITE Transport skids manufactured by KIMTEK Corporation. KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTV-specific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK’s FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are
now in service in all fifty U.S. states and across Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. The introduction of the new LEOLITE Transport rounds out KIMTEK’s already full line of UTV-based skid units with a new category specifically for Law Enforcement Officers. For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com and www.brushtruckskids.com. KIMTEK®, MEDLITE®, and FIRELITE® are registered trademarks of KIMTEK Corporation. FORD® and Bronco® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Corporation.
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Demarest’s Frederick Drescher On the morning of August 22, 2020, members of the Demarest Fire Department and the family of ex-Chief Frederick Drescher gathered together to pay their final respects to a great man, who was a son, brother, husband, uncle and grandfather. Earlier this year, along with his brother Ricky, they both received their 50 years of active service awards at the fire department installation dinner. Like many members who have passed away, Fred was able to take his final ride to his final resting place on the department's 1948 L-85 Mack Pumper. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton
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Monmouth County Tender Taskforce Drill
The Monmouth County Tender Task Force conducted a training exercise at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s office. This drill was comprised of 16 tenders and five engines. Water was offloaded at a drafting pool and a nurse tender. For refill there were two hydrants and a drafting pond. At the conclusion of the drill 186,500 gallons of water were dumped. - Fire News photos by craighaasphotography.com