Fire News New Jersey, December 2023

NEW JERSEY December 2023

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Multi-Alarm in Woodlands Complex A fire in an end-of-the-row townhouse is kept to fire building.

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Looking Back at Wildwood ’23 A pictoral look at The New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention 2023.

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4 Fatalities in Buena Home Explosion One home destroyed and others damaged in an explosion caused by the storage of explosive material.

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ACFA 100th Anniversary Parade The Atlantic County Firefighters Association celebrates in Egg Harbor City ... where it all began.

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Holiday City Fatal Hoarding Fire

On July 20, 2023, Stations 17, 18, 20, 26 and 76 responded to Miles Pond Road for reports of smoke coming from an attic. Police arrived and upgraded the call to a working fire with one occupant unaccounted for. Crews conducted an interior attack and found one occupant among hoarding conditions. The victim was removed from the structure but medics were requested for a pronouncement.

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Hoarding at House Fire in Manchester

On August 5, 2023, all Manchester Fire companies and Toms River Stations 25, 26, 29 and 30 responded to Birmingham Avenue in Pine Lake Park for a house fire. First arriving Chiefs had heavy fire showing from a large 2-1/2 story residential home and placed exterior lines in service. As the heavy fire was knocked down, hoarding conditions made accessing the interior for overhaul extremely difficult. Units remained on scene into the following day conducting fire watch and fire investigation.

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Multi-Family Kitchen Fire

In the morning of August 20, 2023, all Manchester Fire Companies responded to Cypress Street for a fire. Crews found a kitchen fire with heavy smoke throughout a four-unit residential home and transmitted the working fire. Crews were able to make a quick knock of the fire and prevented moderate extension. The mutualaid en route to the scene was redirected to cover the township until units cleared.

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Holiday Haven Campground RV Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Estell Manor City, Dorothy (Weymouth Township), Milmay (Buena Vista Township), and Mays Landing (Township of Hamilton) responded to the Holiday Haven Campground for a fire. Estell Manor City Chief Dan Collins, arrived and found a recreational vehicle (RV) with flames through the roof, and had the first-in engine crew pull two 1 -3/4 inch lines and its booster reel to start knocking down the fire and protect exposures. The fire was confined to the structure of origin.

Mays Landing’s cascade unit and Dorothy EMS were also on scene. The cause of the fire was investigated by the N.J. State Fire Marshal’s.

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Multi-Alarm Fire at Woodlands Townhouse Complex The volunteer fire companies of Cologne, Laureldale and Mays Landing, responded on August 23, 2023, at 1601, to Rhododendron Court in the Woodlands Housing Complex for a structure fire. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., on his way to the fire, radioed dispatch to alert Cardiff which responded with one engine and their tower. Police were also reporting flames showing from the multi-story wood frame end-of-the-row townhouse.

Laureldale Chief Chris Tilley, established command and Assistant Chief Badger assumed operations. Cardiff’s tower took a position at the rear of the building and was supplied by an LDH line laid from Engine 1512. Numerous handlines were used to knock down the fire with the fire being contained to the structure of origin.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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Up Close & Personal

New Milford Chief of the Department Robert O’Brien, along with his wife Jacqueline, after the January swearing-in ceremony.

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Atlantic County Grand Marshal Keith Mullineaux, Grand Marshal of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association 100th Anniversary Parade.

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Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge, assisting at the Woodlands fire on August 23, 2023.

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(Above) The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Parade Judges Association judged the Atlantic County Firefighters Association 100th Anniversary Parade.

Their next event will be the Blackwood Christmas Parade on December 2, 2023.

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Laureldale Firefighter Eric ‘Doc’ Moran at the controls of Engine 1833 at the Woodlands Housing Complex fire on August 23, 2023.

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(Left) Three past-Presidents of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association: R. Thomas Hunter, Amor ‘Skip’ Portale, and Charles ‘Chic’ Kisby.

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Looking Back at Wildwood ’23

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Looking Back at Wildwood ’23

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Car Fire on Route 40 in Hamilton

Cape May Academy Trains Students

The Cologne Volunteer Fire Company from the Township of Hamilton in Atlantic County responded to Route 40 on October 4, 2023, for a report of a vehicle fire. Cologne Chief James Menz arrived and established command and reported one vehicle fully involved. Command had the crew of the first-due engine pull a preconnect and knock down the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation.

- Fire News photo by Cindy Badger

The Cape May County Fire Academy conducted heavy equipment training with students recently.

- Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk

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Chanticleer Court 3-Alarmer

On August 21, 2023, the Toms River Fire companies along with crews from Jackson, Lakewood, and Manchester responded to Chanticleer Court, for a house fire which escalated to a third alarm fire. Heavy smoke could be seen from as far as the barrier island, as the fully involved garage fire extended into the residence. A defensive attack was conducted as heavy fire consumed the attic space of the home. Eventually, the roof collapsed and the fight became a “surround and drown” event.

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4 Fatalities in Buena House Explosion

The volunteer fire companies of Minotola (Buena Borough), East Vineland (Buena Vista Township), and Forest Grove (Franklin Township, Gloucester County) responded to Northwest Boulevard in Buena Borough on August 3, 2023, at 1038, for a report of smoke coming from a building. Firefighters arrived to find that an explosion had taken place and people were trapped. Buena Chief Joe Kasper arrived and established command and was faced with a collapsed structure with possibility of occupants trapped, multiple exposures with either fire or extreme damage and a need for multiple mutual aid companies. Command had dispatch start responding companies with additional mutual aid coming from neighboring Cumberland

County and the City of Vineland. Command put their master stream into service and had two LDH supply lines laid to a hydrant and a second master stream was set up on the A side. The B side exposure was involved in fire and had a camper on fire in the rear yard. On the D side, a vehicle was discovered on fire in the garage with heavy damage to the home. Medevacs were brought in, with Newfield Fire Company handling the LZ. Firefighters remained on scene for most of the day. Four fatalities were reported; two adults and two juveniles. Hundreds of pounds of explosives were later found in the house, which were the cause of the explosion.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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Brick 2-Alarm House Fire In the early hours of September 12, 2023, the Brick Township Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival of the chief, fire was showing and he requested a township general alarm bringing all companies to the scene, along with a FAST from Point Pleasant Borough.

The fire was quickly extinguished and the scene turned over to Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office for investigation.

- Fire News photo by Joe Fortunato

Egg Harbor Vehicle Crash on Black Horse Pike The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded to the Fusion Church on the Black Horse Pike on September 30, 2023, for a report of an MVA and smoke showing from a vehicle. Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge arrived and established command and had his firefighters remove the passenger door. The occupant was removed by Egg Harbor Township EMS and transported. The cause of the crash was under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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ATV Accident in Mays Landing

The volunteer fire companies of Mays landing and Cologne responded to Harbor Avenue, at the Hamilton Trails Golf Course on September 3, 2023, at 1228, to set up an LZ for a JeffSTAT medevac for an injured ATV rider in the woodlands off of Grand Avenue.

Mays landing Engine 1812 arrived and Captain Matt Robison, established command. The Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad

arrived at the LZ and the flight medics transferred the patient to their stretcher and they did a “hot load” (in which engines are running) with the patient and flew the patient to the Atlanticare Medical Center, City Division. Also assisting were Township of Hamilton Police and Township of Hamilton EMS. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger

Paramus Park Mall Fire at Macy’s At approximately 1230 on October 1, 2023, Paramus Fire companies 1 and 3 were dispatched to the Paramus Park Mall for a reported fire. The first chief reported a working fire on the roof of the Macy’s store and requested a second alarm. As companies arrived, heavy smoke was visible from the roof area.

Command requested a third alarm bringing mutual aid to the scene and to provide cover.

The fire involved a bank of transformers on the roof with limited access. PSE&G was requested on a rush to cut power. The fire was placed under control at around 1345 with minimal extension to the building. One firefighter was treated for a heat related injury.

- Fire News photo by Pete Danzo

3 Injured in Rochelle Park 2-Alarmer On the morning of August 22, 2023, the Rochelle Park Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on North Drive. On arrival, heavy smoke was pushing from the 1-1/2 story frame home and fire was located in the basement. A second alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid companies to the scene.

Due to water problems, all crews were temporarily withdrawn from the structure until the water issue was resolved. The fire spread to the first floor and heavily damaged the home. Three occupants suffered injuries, none life threatening.

- Fire News photos by Pete Danzo

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ACFA 100th Anniversary Parade

The Atlantic County Firefighters Association (ACFA) celebrated their 100th Anniversary on October 7, 2023, where it all began, in Egg Harbor City. The grand parade of 123 apparatus from all over the state attended. The parade was led by Grand Marshall Keith Mullineaux, an Egg Harbor City Firefighter whose great-grandfather, Henry Breder, was the Egg Harbor City Fire Chief, and started the association in 1923. Following the parade, a ceremony was held at Egg Harbor City Lake which was emceed by Association President Charles Macintosh, and Executive Committee Chairman Howard Berchtold, with proclamations and presentations by local dignitaries followed by entertainment by the country band North 40.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe and Matthew Strabuk, Staff Photographer of The Press of Atlantic City

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MVA with Entrapment in EHT The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded to the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fire Road for a report of an MVA with entrapment. Farmington Rescue 1547 arrived and its crew, along with Cardiff Rescue 1517, used several tools off of 1547 and removed the driver’s door and turned the occupant over to EMS which transported the person. The cause of the crash was under investigation by EHT Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Toms River 2 Car Crash On August 13, 2023, Toms River East Dover Station 28 and Island Heights Station 53 were dispatched to Route 37 for a reported MVA rollover. Ladder 2865 arrived and found two vehicles on the center median both upright. There was no entrapment, but the ladder crew assisted with clean up as one driver was transported to Community Medical Center by Toms River Police EMS. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Strip Mall Evacuated in River Edge On October 14, 2023, the River Edge Fire Department was dispatched to Club Pilates on Main Street for an odor of smoke. On arrival, companies reported a heavy burning electrical odor in several stores. Mutual aid was requested to assist.

A positive water supply was established and a precautionary attack line was stretched as River Edge Ladder 1 and Oradell Tower 21 laddered the building and the complex was evacuated. The cause of the smoke was determined to be a malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof, which was shut down.

- Fire News photos by Pete Danzo

Farmington Hosts Fire Prevention Event

Cardiff Fire Station Hosts Fire Prevention Open House

A fire prevention event was held on October 14, 2023, in Egg Harbor Township at Lowe’s Home Improvements, hosting the Farmington Fire Company with a children’s workshop that built, what else, fire trucks.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

The Cardiff Fire Station 1 held a fire prevention open house on October 14, 2023. The community was invited for fire prevention tips and giveaways.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Van Collides with Traffic Control Truck

The volunteer fire companies of Weymouth and Laureldale in Atlantic County were dispatched on July 11, 2023, to Route 322 and Weymouth Road intersection for an MVA with entrapment. The driver was trapped in a van after striking the rear of a traffic control vehicle, flipping it, and trapping the driver of the van. Firefighters performed a partial roof removal and used RAMs to push the dashboard off of the driver.

Firefighters and EMS removed the driver who was placed into a waiting BLS unit, transported to an LZ, and flown to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, City Division. The cause of the crash was investigated by Township of Hamilton Police.

Also responding were Atlanticare Paramedics, Township of Hamilton EMS and Township of Hamilton Police.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott Retires

Car Fire in Applebee’s Parking Lot

Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott retired on July 31, 2023, after serving over 28 years with the Paterson Fire Department.

Chief McDermott, joined the department in June 1995, he was promoted to Captain in 2004, Battalion Chief in 2009, Deputy Chief in 2014 and Chief of Department on January 1, 2018. His walk out took place at Paterson Fire Headquarters on July 28, 2023, and was attended by his family, numerous members of the department, as well as, members of surrounding fire departments and politicians including Congressman Bill Pascrell who presented Chief McDermott with a Congressional Proclamation. We wish Chief McDermott a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

- Fire News photo by Pete Danzo

The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Laureldale responded to the Consumer Square Applebee’s for a report of a vehicle fire.

Firefighters arrived to find the front of the vehicle well involved.

Crews from the first-due engine stretched two lines and made quick work of the fire. Firefighters also used an extrication tool to open up the front of the car for complete extinguishment. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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Woodbridge Medical Water Rescue On July 24, 2023, Woodbridge Fire Companies along with the FDNY and USCG were requested to Arthur Kill for a male having a medical emergency on a boat.

Rescue boats were dispatched to retrieve the party and safely transported them to awaiting EMS and ALS in Woodbridge.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Boonton Annual Labor Day Parade On September 2, 2023, the Saturday before Labor Day, keeping with tradition, fire companies from across New Jersey and beyond, converged in Boonton for the annual Labor Day Parade and the judging of apparatus.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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REDLINE GEAR CLEANING ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION SERVICING NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA RedLine Gear Cleaning, a pioneering force in the realm of turnout gear cleaning and inspection, is thrilled to announce its latest expansion. The company has opened a new franchise location servicing New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania, marking a significant step forward in its mission to enhance firefighter safety and offer the most innovative solutions in the industry to every fire department in the country.

RedLine is renowned for its specialization in on-site turnout gear cleaning. The company’s unique approach revolves around its patented Mobile Extraction Unit (MEU), a self-contained truck equipped with cutting-edge technology and gear cleaning equipment. This game-changing method allows RedLine to clean and inspect 40-plus sets of turnout gear directly at fire departments, eliminating the need to send gear away.

The expansion into New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania is more than just a business endeavor; it’s a commitment to the core mission of RedLine. By bringing their

services directly to fire departments in these areas, RedLine is helping departments prioritize the health and safety of their firefighters.

As a firefighter owned and operated business RedLine is proud to have Michael Miller, a New Jersey firefighter for more than 30 years, as the newest franchise owner.

The company’s unwavering commitment to firefighter safety and well-being is evident in this expansion. Properly cleaned and inspected turnout gear is not just a luxury but a necessity in today’s world. With the opening of this new franchise location, RedLine Gear Cleaning reinforces its dedication to reducing the risk of cancer associated with the exposure to dangerous materials.

The new franchise location is already servicing departments in New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania and is currently scheduling cleaning services for its official launch in early 2024. Visit redlinegearcleaning.com to learn more about RedLine’s innovative solutions and to schedule your cleaning!

NVFC OFFERS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FIRE SERVICE The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) offers many training opportunities to support the fire and emergency services. Topics focus on health and safety, recruitment and retention, grant writing, public education, leadership, and much more.

The NVFC Virtual Classroom features dozens of on-demand courses for just $21 per course. Better yet, purchase an NVFC membership for a yearly fee of $21 and get access to all Virtual Classroom courses for free. In addition, the NVFC hosts a series of free live webinars and roundtable talks on current issues facing the fire and emergency services.

Among the in-person educational opportunities is the NVFC Training Summit, an annual conference featuring classroom sessions on topics of critical importance to the fire and emergency services.

NVFC members are eligible for a travel stipend to help offset the costs of attending. Other in-person trainings include the Partners in Training (PIT) Crew project, which provides free hazmat courses at locations across the country. Learn more about the NVFC’s training opportunities at www.nvfc.org/trainings. Join the NVFC to take advantage of free training and other benefits at www.nvfc.org/join.

FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES 2024 CALENDAR The calendar will feature 12 Pierces from around New Jersey spanning truck type, unique features and territory.

We’re looking forward to celebrating our 60th year in business in 2024. This milestone felt like the perfect time to launch this long-awaited project and ‘thank you’ to our customers, said Ashley Ross, Director of Brand Development. “There are so many stories to tell behind the build of a fire truck and the department that puts it in service. We’re partnering with National Fire Radio for the next year to help us tell these stories through candid conversations, educational segments and detailed photography for each Pierce and department.”

Fire & Safety will be sharing more calendar reveals and information via their social media channels.

Photo taken at the 2023 New Jersey Firemen’s Convention. From left to right, Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio; Ashley Ross; David Russell, Principal and President of Fire & Safety Services.

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East Dover’s Chief Abrams Answers Final Alarm

On August 29, 2023, a final alarm was transmitted for East Dover Fire Company Past Chief Robert Abrams. The funeral procession passed Station 28 on Fischer Boulevard. Chief Abrams was a 33-year life member of the company, and past delegate of the relief association.

- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti

Looking Back

Cardiff VFC

Brookview VFC - 1960s

The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County, year unknown.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Looking back at the Brookview Volunteer Fire Company of South Brunswick Township in the 1960s. The 1937 engine was preserved and resides in their station today.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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