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2nd Fatality in East Orange A man’s body is discovered as firefighters clear a seventh-floor fire.

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Somers Point Apartment Blaze The residents of four units are displaced by a smokey fire on a bitterly cold night.

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Vincentown 2-Alarm Fire Deteriorating conditions and water supply issues make for a tough fight.

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Smart Move in Rochelle Park A homeowner - fortunately - opts not to put the car in the garage.

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East Windsor Air Management Drill “If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” But in full turnout gear and SCBA? See story on page 41

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Are You Familiar with Your Area?

Whenever your company is assigned to cover a neighboring district for a stand by, do you give thought to what surprises are in store for you if you had a fire in that district?

Whether you are a paid or volunteer fire department, unfamiliarity with building types, floor plans and recent renovations to a structure are concerns that you should have when you are assigned to unfamiliar areas.

Are the hydrant connections in your neighboring district the same as yours? In some districts, the hydrant threads are National Standard, while in other areas they are NY Corp or Storz Connections. Where are the hydrants? How many feet apart are they?

What type of wrench is used to open the hydrant? Many new officers might not be seasoned enough to look for the additional things you must think about or look for when you are doing a size up for a call.

In my neighborhood, we have four basic models for homes. Some have basements, some do not. Some have built in swimming pools that in the winter, are covered with tarps being held down by water filed pillows.

During your size up or 360 of the building, you might find yourself walking on an unse-

cured cover and falling into a swimming pool. How can you lessen the dangers that come with fighting fires in unfamiliar structures?

In many paid departments AFID (Apparatus Field Inspection Duty) or B.I. (Building Inspection) are routine duties that firefighters are assigned to. It is this constant inspection of buildings that keeps firefighters safe. With the advent of onboard computers and tablets, floor plans and critical information about an occupancy are at your fingertips, providing someone has entered the information into the system. A good dispatcher will point out critical information (CIDS-Critical Information Dispatching System) to the first arriving units so they are aware of critical information such as handicapped occupants, hazmat conditions, floor plans, etc.

A good officer will rely on a senior member for advice when responding to a call that is in an unfamiliar area. Shopping centers all look the same from the outside. However, a senior member of a company might have knowledge that certain stores have basements or there may be tunnels that link the

basements together. A situation like this could be advantageous to fighting a fire or it might be a path for fire to spread from one basement to another. Only prior knowledge of this situation will help you come up with the proper tactics to battle a blaze.

No matter where you go, look at buildings, stores, and homes and make mental notes to share the information with the members of your department. Update the CIDS information on a regular basis. If your department does not do building inspection, as is the case with many volunteer departments, ask your community for help by submitting a pre-plan form for their home or business via a department website or by mailing back the form to the department. It is this critical information that keeps firefighters safe and allows them to quickly help the occupants should the need arise.

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REST IN PEACE NYPD OFFICER STEVEN MCDONALD

As Fire News is preparing to go to press with this paper, I ‘stopped the presses’ to offer our condolences to the McDonald Family. Over 30 years ago, I sat in the faculty room at Lynbrook North Middle School and listened to my colleagues speak of a wedding they had attended the day before. It was the wedding of Patti Norris and Steven McDonald. A short time later, tears filled the same room as we learned that Officer McDonald was shot in NYC’s Central Park. Surviving his wound, the lives of this wonderful family would be changed forever.

Several years later, my schools held an assembly, so the students could listen to Officer McDonald speak. I remember hearing only one voice in the gymnasium. As Officer McDonald spoke to the students from his wheelchair you could hear a pin drop as the students were captivated by the presence of this great man, along with what he had to say. It was a day that I will always remember.

Approximately 30 years later this great man’s tragedy and how he handled it impacted my life. I am proud to say I have met Officer Steven McDonald. As he sits with the 140 police officers who were lost in the line of duty in 2016 — and the four, so far, in 2017 — I know he will give comfort and guidance to those police officers who have left this world too soon.

Rest in peace Officer Steven McDonald as you guide us from above. Fire News offers prayers of strength and comfort to Malverne’s Mayor Patti McDonald and son NYPD Sergeant Conor McDonald.

- Dennis Whittam; Ed.

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All Hands Trailer Fire Taskforce 28 was dispatched to a reported trailer fire off Route 206 in Shamong on December 2, 2016. Chief 2800 arrived and found a fully involved mobile home with fire through the roof, multiple explosions and fire encroaching on several propane cylinders on side A. Engine company 2812 arrived and stretched a handline and went in service with its deck gun. Water supply was an issue because there were no hydrants in the area. A draft point was established and tenders ran a shuttle. No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries.

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North Bergen 5 Alarm On December 21, 2016, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded for reports of a building fire on Kennedy Boulevard in Kennedy Furniture, a two-story brick. A second alarm was requested on arrival for heavy fire in the rear of the building and heavy smoke pushing from the rest of the building with a third alarm requested less than 10 minutes later. As engine companies stretched large handlines, the trucks went to the roof to ventilate, however conditions rapidly deteriorated forcing the members to quickly retreat off the roof and a fourth alarm was requested. L-1 which was set up in front of the building suffered damage to its paint and warning lights as well as broken windows when heavy fire blew out the front showroom windows forcing the ladder to be quickly taken down and the truck moved before it was lost. A tower ladder, a squrt, a deck gun and numerous handlines were put into operation as the building became well involved. Fifty minutes into the fire, several major collapses occurred in the front of the building as well as the roof and, as the fire extended into exposure B, a fifth alarm was requested. All heavy fire was finally knocked down, however pockets of fire continued to burn under collapsed sections of the roof and in the debris. The building was a total loss, but no injuries were reported to firefighters or any of the employees and customers. Mutual aid came from Jersey City, Hoboken and Kearny. The cause of the fire was believed to be workers using torches on the roof.

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Wet Day, Wet MVA Wet Fire On November 30, 2016, calls came in to the Mount Olive Police desk for a truck fire on Interstate 80 east with poor road conditions from heavy rain. Arriving units found an SUV with the engine compartment heavily involved. Engine 59 stretched a bumper line as heavy rain came down making for hazardous driving by passing motorists. The fire was put out within 10 minutes.

- Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney

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Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries

Linden Mixed-Use Fire

On September 11, 2016, Middle Dispatch received a call of a twocar MVA on the 2500 block on Route 9. First due engine arrived, found one person trapped, handled the extrication and removed the victim who was transported to the local hospital with minor injuries.

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On October 7, 2016, the Linden Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire on West St. Georges Avenue. Upon arrival crews found a fire in the rear second floor apartment of a mixed use building containing four businesses and five apartments. A second alarm was called. Crews were able to contain the fire to the one apartment.

- Fire News photo by Mathew Pribish

Lyndhurst Gas Station Fire On November 18, 2016, Lyndhurst Station 32 was dispatched to the corner of New York and Ridge Roads for a reported pump on fire at the gas station. Companies arrived to find a cylinder on fire inside the garage on the gas station property. Companies made quick work of the fire.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Millville Roof Fire The City of Millville Fire Department in Cumberland County was dispatched to River Road on November 25, 2016, for a report of a structure fire at the Silverton Marine Company. Units arrived to heavy smoke showing. Command requested a second alarm bringing firefighters from the City of Vineland, Rosenhayn and Fortescue. Two ladders were used to fight the roof-top fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Also responding were the Millville Rescue Squad and the Cumberland County Fire Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Oak Forest Park Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown showing from a structure. Firefighters brought the fire under conresponded to Tide Drive in Oak Forest Park on December 2, 2016, trol quickly Also on scene were EHT Police, EMS, and a RIT from - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe for a report of a structure fire. Scullville Assistant Chief Steve the City of Somers Point.

Prisament arrived and established command and reported smoke

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Hot A/C Unit On December 1, 2016, the North Arlington Fire Department responded to Queen Of Peace High School for an activated fire alarm. While en route FC-1 reported a smoke condition in the area. Companies found a window air conditioning unit on fire that had already fallen from a second floor window. There was some extension into the class room and a second alarm was called bringing assistance from Lyndhurst and Kearny.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Medford Twp. Truck Fire On December 7, 2016, Medford District 25 units were alerted to a truck with a full load of leaves. Engine 2511 went into service with reported truck on fire and leaking fuel near Taunton and Tuckerton a handline and quickly knocked down the fire.

- Fire News photos by Dave Hernandez Roads. Chief 2500 arrived and reported a fully involved four-door

Black Horse Pike Car Fire The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing responded to the Walmart on Black Horse Pike on November 16, 2016, for a report of a vehicle fire in the parking lot.

Firefighters arrived to find a vehicle with fire showing from the engine compartment, stretched a line and quickly brought the fire under control.

- Fire News photo Ken Badger

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Millville Warehouse Fire

The City of Millville Fire Department responded on November 25, 2016, to Riverside Drive for a report of a structure fire. Millville Engine 34, under the command of Captain Dale Wettstein, saw a large column of smoke upon their arrival. Millville Chief Lippincott arrived and requested a second alarm bringing City of Vineland, Rosenhayn and Downe Township to the scene and Laurel Lake to cover. The fire was in a large warehouse and the fire travelled to the roof of the warehouse and ignited insulation under the metal roofing. Engine 34 deployed two handlines, while Millville’s ladder set up. Vineland Ladder 2 laddered and assisted, as did Downe Township. The fire was brought under control within an hour.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Apartment House Fire in Somers Pt. The City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to Seashore Lane on December 7, 2016, for a structure fire. Chief Michael Sweeny arrived to find fire showing from the rear of a two-story apartment building and requested a FAST from the City of Northfield, as well as units from Scullville, Bargaintown and the City of Linwood, and then requested a second alarm and the ladies auxiliary. The fire was quickly brought under control as both occupancies were vacant.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

2nd Fatality in E. Orange On December 11, 2016, the East Orange Fire Department responded to N. Harrison Street for a fire. Companies responded to the seventh floor where the fire was quickly extinguished, and companies found the body of a resident. The fire is suspected to have started when the resident was using the stove to stay warm. The 64-year old was pronounced dead at the scene. This was the second fatality handled by E. Orange in 12 hours.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

N. Arlington Garage Fire On December 1, 2016, while Rescue 32 was clearing the scene of a second alarm in North Arlington, the tones rang for a structure fire in the borough of Lyndhurst on Maple Street. Units arrived to find a heavily involved attached garage extending to the home. Companies made quick work knocking down heavy fire and prevented further damage to the inside of the home. A second alarm brought a Rutherford engine and rescue to the scene.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Mays Landing House Fire

Fire in Vacant Rio Grande Home

The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Mizpah, along with the Dorothy Fire and Rescue responded to Millville Avenue on November 9, 2016, for a structure fire. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived to find smoke showing from a single-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton arrived and established command with A/C Badger assuming operations. Operations requested an additional water tender from the Laureldale. After gaining entry, firefighters advanceda line into the living room and extinguished the fire. The fire caused extensive damage, but no injuries were reported. (A tip of the helmet to Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton for providing the information for this article.)

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

On December 19, 2016, Middle Dispatch received a call reporting a structure fire at a vacant home on Linden Avenue in the Rio Grande section. Upon arrival, crews immediately began to extinguish the blaze, but the fire load, due to excessive debris, made it difficult to get to the seat of the fire.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

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Ocean City Fire Prevention Night

The Ocean City Fire Department in Cape May County held fire prevention activities for the local school children at their 6th Street station on October 14, 2016. Activities included squirting a hose and firefighters demonstrated climbing ladders and a demonstration of a room protected by a sprinkler and one that wasn’t.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Sea Aire Apartments Fire

The City of Somers Point Fire Department was dispatched to Building U of the Sea Aire Apartments on Chapman Boulevard, for a report of a structure fire on December 16, 2016. Assistant Chief James Somers arrived and reported smoke showing and fire in attic area. A second alarm was transmitted bringing Scullville and Bargaintown for cover and the City of Northfield Fire Department for FAST. City of Somers Point Department Chief Michael R. Sweeney assumed command and, due to extreme cold temperatures, moved Bargintown and Scullville to the scene and requested a engine from Ocean City for manpower. A special call was made to for Atlanticare for their mass casualty bus to be sent as a warming station. The fire was mostly contained to the apartment of origin but there was extension through the fire wall next door. Both upstairs units had fire damage and both downstairs apartments suffered smoke and water damage. Four units were displaced.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger and Robert Macom

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If You Have to Have a Fire ‌.

Solar Panels at Roof Fire

On December 3, 2016, the Orange Fire Department responded just two blocks from Headquarters on Lincoln Avenue for a fire in a three-story apartment building. Mutual aid came from South and West Orange, while Montclair, East Orange and Irvington covered the city. The fire was held to the room of origin.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded on November 25, 2016, to Superior Road for a structure fire.

Crews arrived and reported fire on the roof of a single family, twostory, wood frame structure. Bargaintown Safety Officer Ken Badger advised command of solar panels on the roof, upon which, command alerted all incoming apparatus.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Passaic River Search Negative

On December 20, 2016, the West Paterson Fire Department responded to the Passaic River near the Route 80 overpass for a reported person in the river. Companies launched Marine 2 and had Marine 3 standby on the shore. After 45-minutes, the search was called off as no one was found.

- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti

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MVA’s Around the State

Bargaintown MVA

MVA with Overturn

The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company responded to Spruce Avenue and Harvest Court on November 15, 2016, for an MVA. Firefighters arrived and disconnected the vehicles battery and cleaned up fluids in the roadway. Also responding were Egg harbor Township Police.

- Fire News photo Ken Badger

On December 1, 2016, Clifton Engines 6 and 2, and Truck 2 responded to Ploch Road for an MVA with rollover and entrapment. Companies arrived to one car overturned after hitting a park car. The driver of the overturned vehicle was unresponsive. Once extricated the patient was transported to St. Joseph’s in Paterson in unknown condition.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Clifton Rollover On December 6, 2016, the Clifton Fire Department responded to Chelsea and Lyal Roads for a reported rollover and entrapment.

Engine 5 and Truck 2 arrived in minutes as the call was one block from their station. All parties were out upon arrival and EMS-1 treated a minor head injury. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Belleville Head-on On December 19, 2016, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Washington Avenue and Little Street for a reported MVA with entrapment. Engine 2 arrived and confirmed the entrapment with a head-on collision. Truck 1 and EMS-1 assisted Engine 2 and a mutual aid ambulance from Nutley also responded. The entrapped patient was extricated and transported to UMDNJ. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Overturn on Tuckahoe Road

360 Roll in Cardiff

On December 18, 2016, Central Dispatch received a report of an overturned vehicle. Marmora Fire Rescue Chief Jay Newman and Assistant Chief Russell Barham, arrived and confirmed the car off the roadway and in the woods. Engine 1530 and Rescue 1570 stabilized the vehicle. Crews worked for approximately two hours. One person was transported to Atlantic City Trauma Center.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched on November 14, 2016, to the intersection of Tremont and West Jersey Avenues for an MVA with rollover and entrapment. Cardiff Assistant Chief Gilbert Zonge arrived to find the vehicle, upon rolling, landed on its tires. Patients were removed and transported to several area medical and trauma centers. Also responding were EHT Ambulance, Atlanticare Paramedics.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Water Leak on Black Horse Pike

The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded on November 25, 2016, to Black Horse Pike at the Dollar General Store for a report of a fire alarm. Cardiff Chief Steven Sear was advised by the EHT dispatcher of a fire in the bathroom of the store that was intentionally set and the sprinkler system was activated. Command had the firefighters wedge the sprinkler in the bathroom until the sprinkler system could be shut down, and then squeegeed the water from the structure.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Fatality at E. Orange Fire

Early on December 11, 2016, the East Orange Fire Department responded to Midland Avenue. Companies arrived to a structure fully involved and extending next door. Eight residents were able to escape the blaze. The 72-year-old homeowner was located as the home was being demolished. The fire reached a third alarm and was the first of two fires with fatalities in 12 hours.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Hackensack Structure Fire

On December 22, 2016, members of the Hackensack Fire Department’s 4th Platoon responded to Main Street for activated fire alarms. First arriving companies found light smoke coming from the E. Ward Street side of the building. Companies began searches, ventilation and fire attack on the first floor. Command requested Engine 1 to feed the sprinkler system and requested a second alarm bring an Englewood truck and a Teaneck FAST. Companies found fire in the walls on the first floor due to an electrical problem..

- Fire News photos by Justin Derevyanik

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Teaneck Electrical Fire

On December 6, 2016, the Teaneck Fire Department responded to a house fire.

Engine 2 arrived and reported heavy smoke showing from a 1-1/2 story frame dwelling, and located heavy fire in the basement. A second alarm was requested, bringing mutual aid from Hackensack, Englewood and Bogota, and additional mutual aid for cover. Several handlines were put into operation as heavy smoke was showing from the eaves, windows and roof. Interior units reported fire traveling the walls and fire briefly broke out from the front porch ceiling but was quickly knocked down. The main body of fire was knocked down in just over 30 minutes. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the fire was believed to be a faulty electrical breaker panel in the basement.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Hand Pin in Hackensack Excellent Combined Effort

On December 13, 20167, Hackensack Rescue 1, Engine 2 and Deputy 3 responded to Russell Place for a man with his hand caught in a printing press. Upon arrival companies found the man with his left hand stuck in rollers. Companies secured power and used small hand tools to take machine apart to free the man.

Extraction took about 15 minutes. The man was turned over to Hackensack UMC BLS and Holy Name ALS. He was alert and responding during the incident and was transported to Hackensack UMC. - Fire News photo by Justin Derevyanik

The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Laureldale were dispatched on November 11, 2016, for a report of a brush fire at Wrangleboro and Tilton Roads. Firefighters arrived to find fire located on the property of the William J. Hughes Technical Center at the Atlantic City International Airport and requested the base fire department to respond, as well as apparatus from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. NJFFS Section Warden John Sanford established command. Farmington Volunteer Fire Company covered the vacant airport Crash Station 24-1. Military apparatus responding from the US Air Force Fire Department Station 24-2 were Water Tender 2421, and two specialized units, 2424 and 2425, which are equipped with a front bumper turret. Station 24-1, the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department (ACY-IAP), responded with two structural firefighting engines.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Vincentown 2-Alarmer

On December 16, 2016, Vincentown units were alerted for a house fire on Ridge Road. A caller reported a bedroom fire that had extended from the chimney.

Pemberton Borough Rescue Engine 1911 reported smoke in the area on arrival. Chief 1710 (Pratt) arrived and placed all companies in service. Shortly after, he requested a second alarm and additional tenders for a water supply. The fire attack started offensive, but due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, companies switched to defensive. There were two minor firefighter injuries.

The Burlington County Fire Marshal was investigating.

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Fire Destroys Rear of Home Somers Point Dispatch received a call reporting a structure fire on Seashore Drive on December 6, 2016. Upon arrival, command requested mutual aid. Crews worked for approximately three hours to fight the fire and do overhaul.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

Vineland Garage Fire The City of Vineland Fire Department was dispatched on December 22, 2016, to the 300 Block of Orchard Road for a report of a structure fire. The fire was visible for miles, and the first person on location was the assistant chief of the Cedarville Fire Company who reported a fire in a three-car detached garage. Vineland Engine 32 arrived and stretched lines and began attacking the fire and was soon joined by firefighters from throughout the city and Rosenhayn. The fire took an hour to bring under control. Forest Grove from neighboring Franklin Township covered Vineland.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Smart Lady in Rochelle Park

On November 21, 2016, the Rochelle Park Fire Department responded for reports of a working car fire at Harvey Avenue and W. Passaic Street. Upon arrival of E-1 and T-1, a fully involved SUV was found burning in the driveway of a house with the fire extending to the adjacent vinyl fence and the garage door. A handline was stretched and put into operation, quickly knocking down the bulk of the fire and preventing any extension into the home. Quick work by the firefighters limited the damage to the vehicle, the fencing, the outside of the home, as well as the electrical and phone lines.

Fortunately, the owner of the vehicle said she was going to pull into her garage but smelled something and decided not to.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

FDIC Keynote Speaker Capt. Angela Hughes The Opening Ceremony, to be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017, will feature a keynote by Captain Angela Hughes of the Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department, president of the International Association of Women in Fire and Emergency Services. “It wasn’t until later in my career that I realized the importance of attending conferences. I have had the privilege of being an instructor at FDIC for the past three years,” Hughes says.

Hughes relates that she took a class where the instructor began the session by stating, “This will probably be the worst class you have ever taken!” At that very moment, she was profoundly impacted to make a difference in the lives of those who would follow as students. “My goal has been to present curriculum in a manner that is comprehensive to the unique learning style for my students. By doing this, students who are auditory learners have the same success rates as those who learn by visual or kinesthetic techniques. I believe this makes learning both fun and individualized,” Hughes adds.

She calls FDIC the “Super Bowl” of fire service conferences. “With an annual attendance of more than 30,000 people, it is fair to say that FDIC is one of the greatest tools for advancing the skill set of fire service personnel. The conference staff ensures that the experience is top notch for instructors, firefighters, first line supervisors, and chief officers,” she says. “The FDIC instructors are the ‘cream of the crop’ and provide each student with fantastic resources and tools to implement in the workplace.”

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Clifton House Fire

Stove Fire Extends

On November 11, 2016, the Clifton Fire Department responded to Churchill Drive for a house fire. While en route, police reported that the rear of the house was on fire. Engine 6 arrived to fire showing from the B/C corner. Companies soon realized fire had made its way into the home, forced entry and staredt the fire attack. A second alarm was struck bringing all Clifton units as well as a Bloomfield engine and a Nutley truck.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

On November 29, 2016, the Clifton Fire Department responded to Springdale Court for a reported stove fire. Units arrived to nothing showing. Upon further investigation the stove was found to have previously been on fire and had extended into the walls.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Mays Landing Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne were dispatched on November 14, 2016, for a report of a structure fire on Harding Highway. Mays Landing Captain Larry Birch III arrived to find heavy smoke in the area. Upon investigating, the smoke was traced to the rear of a building with the occupant trying to extinguish the fire. The fire was in a used fireplace insert on the exterior of the property and firefighters completed extinguishmen, and then hosed down the entire area and checked for extension.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

EHT House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded to Superior Road for a structure fire on November 25, 2016. Firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the roof of a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe established command and was informed by Safety Officer Ken Badger of solar panels on the roof. Command radioed Scullville Ladder 1535 to ladder the roof. Once the power was secured the solar panels were removed to be examined by the fire investigator.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Stockton Controlled Burn On November 23, 2016, Stockton University conducted their annual controlled burn. The burn is significant for a number of reasons; the burn thins the forest, which allows the forest to flourish with new growth, it minimizes the risks of forest fires by removing the ladder fuels, and it provides Stockton University students with a living laboratory to conduct research.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

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Dorothy Truck Rollover The Dorothy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad and the Milmay Volunteer Fire Company responded on November 3, 2016, to Tuckahoe Road for an MVA with a rollover and ejection. Dorothy Firefighter Constance Kiamos established command and found a large commercial vehicle on its side along the railroad tracks and the driver ejected; a passenger had self extricated.

EMS attended to the driver while firefighters stretched a line and stood by until the vehicle was removed. Railroad officials were notified and sent out a supervisor to examine the tracks.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Nice Job by Passerby The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company along with the Township of Hamilton EMS and Police were dispatched on November 12, 2016, to Ocean Heights and Harbor Avenue for a report of an MVA with overturn, entrapment and fire.

HTPD arrived first and reported a passenger vehicle over the guardrail, which had struck pine trees, snapping two and then coming to rest upon the guardrail upside down with occupants trapped. A passing motorist pulled the occupants from the vehicle. Four occupants were treated and transported by EMS and a fifth was reported DOA. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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A Surprise From Santa On December 22, 2016, young Alex Hammer, who has nonHodgkins Lymphoma, was surprised by Santa who arrived on a fire truck followed by multiple fire and police vehicles from Bogota and the Township of Washington. The visit was organized by Sgt. Jeff Coles of the Bogota Police Department. (Above): Krista and Alex Hammer with Santa. (Below): The crew that went to visit Alex.

- Fire News photos by E J Rode, BFD

Blackwood Christmas Parade It seemed as if the entire town turned out for the annual Christmas parade in Blackwood.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Cardiff Open House

Don Stauffer Honored for Service In front of an SRO crowd, the Egg Harbor Township Committee presented Fire Official Don Stauffer with a citation honoring him for 30 years of service on November 30, 2016. Don served as Chief of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company and is currently their Fire Official and Fire Investigator.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company #1 held their annual holiday open house December 3, 2016, at their station on the Black Horse Pike. Santa stopped by and got letters and wishes from the children, and Santa even watched as firefighters gave a vehicle extrication demo.

There were refreshments, and the children wrote letters to Santa. Also supporting the event were Atlanticare, The Salvation Army, Chick-fil-A, Identa-Kid, and EHT EMS. - Fire News photo

by Dennis C. Sharpe

ACFA Meeting

Breakfast with Santa

New Jersey State Firefighters Relief Association President Frank B. Gunson III and Vice-President Robert F. Ordway attended a meeting of the Atlantic County Firefighters Association on November 16, 2016, that was hosted by the City of Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company #1. The visit was coordinated by Atlantic County Executive Committeeperson Cindy Badger.

- Fire News photo Ken Badger

The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company #4 of the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department held their annual Breakfast with Santa at their Charles Maxwell Hall on December 10, 2016, with good crowds and plenty of food. With the younger firefighters helping out this year, they used social media to advertise the event with great results and streamed the event live over Facebook.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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EMS Council 2017 Officers The EMS Council of New Jersey membership has voted to keep its 2016 Board of Trustees intact for 2017. The executive board includes (left to right): Membership Secretary Sue Meyer (Berkeley Heights); Northern Area Vice President Cyndy Reardon (Bloomingdale); Central Area Vice President John Butterweck (Morganville); Southern Area Vice President Phil Wien (Maple Shade); Assistant Treasurer Leroy Gunzelman (Somerville);

Treasurer Ken Weinberg (Pittstown); Secretary Barbara Platt (New Egypt) and President Joseph Walsh (Neptune). Edward J. Burdzy (Holland Township), third from right, is the EMSCNJ's executive director. The 87-year-old nonprofit EMSCNJ represents 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with nearly 300 rescue squads throughout the state.

- Fire News photo by Sylvie Mulvaney

Shop With a Cop Program

Cardiff Open House

The five volunteer fire companies of Egg Harbor Township along with the City of Pleasantville Fire Department in Atlantic County supported the Mainland PBA and various law enforcement communities from Atlantic County in the 2016 Shop with a Cop program on December 3, 2016. The program is funded through a charity that provides $110 to a needy child to Shop with a Cop at the local Wal-Mart in Hamilton Township.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Bargaintown’s Ed Fugee, Cardiff’s Charles Sear (EHTFD Deputy Chief, ret.), and Frank Sutton, former Atlantic County Freeholder at Cardiff’s Open House on December 3, 2016.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

If You Need Them, Call Shortly after Super Storm Sandy in 2012, the State of New Jersey received a grant from the federal government and used the monies to fund the purchase of three Salvation Army vehicles for deployment to disasters, large events, fires, etc., which would require the mass feeding of people. These vehicles are equipped to feed approximately 600 people per hour and be self sustainable for days. These large vehicles will respond to any fire that is three alarms or greater, and to have them respond, contact your county Office of Emergency Management - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Looking Back Ocean City Fire Department before the age of steam and motorized apparatus.

- Fire News photo from the collection of Dennis C. Sharpe

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Firehouse Kitchen

By Ray Cooney

Cooked And Uncorked Yes, those are real Super Bowl rings that I am wearing.

I was invited to be a judge at Cooked and Uncorked, an unbelievable event held in Edison, New Jersey, at the Pine Manor — a top-of-the-line catering hall. It was a fire department fundraiser for the burn center at St. Barnabas Medical Center and featured over 40 of New Jersey’s finest restaurants, caterers and desert shops, as well as various wineries and spirit companies. Twenty different firehouses competed in this ultimate cook-off to see who had the best gourmet and/or firehouse cooking.

Guests of the event were invited to sample all the fire department dishes and have a chance to submit a people’s choice.

As for the judging, there were two panels: one for the gourmet section and the other for the firehouse cooking. After viewing Firehouse Kitchen, they immediately knew that the gourmet panel was not for me Back to the rings. At my table, I started talking to a very fit gentleman about New Jersey.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a sports fanatic. I don’t know much about what player plays which sport for which team, etc.

We struck up a conversation about the two things I knew about Jersey — Great Adventure and the old Haunted Mansion in Long Branch.

This man never heard about the Haunted Mansion. “You’re from Jersey and you don’t know about the haunted mansion of Long Branch?” I said. “I’m not from Jersey,” he responded. “I only moved here when I was drafted to the Giants.”

That’s when I found out this man I was talking to was famous New York Giants center Bart Oates. Oates was an ironman on the offensive line and won two Super Bowls with the Giants. When he showed me his rings, I jokingly said that I would love to wear them and he graciously gave me the opportunity.

The rest of the judges on this panel were a dynamite group of people and included John MacLean (NJ Devils), Mike Murphy (NY Giants) and Riley Cote (Philadelphia Flyers) to name a few.

When the judging was done, the Paterson Fire Department was declared the victor in the firehouse cooking event. The winning team was led by Captain Jason Macones and Firefighters Ken Jeltema, Mike Oates, Sean Duffy and Mike Payne. When I asked Captain Macones for the recipe, he said, “Ancient Paterson secret.” They made pork belly tacos with pineapple relish on a grilled flour tortilla.

Everything was delicious. In my opinion, all

the teams deserved a 10! One thing I must say about New Jersey firefighters is the pride they have in their departments is the same as what we have in New York. They treat each other, and firefighters from outside departments, like family.

If you are not doing anything this February 27, 2017, look up “Cooked and Uncorked” held in Edison, New Jersey, and find out how you can attend this event. You will not regret it!

The people, firefighters and food were amazing! One of the best times I have ever had! To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com.

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MVA Requires 3 Medevacs

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On November 10, 2016, Middle Dispatch received a report of an MVA involving a car and a commercial vehicle with entrapment in the 1300 block of Route 47. Upon arrival, Dennis Fire command immediately called for three medevacs for the entrapped victims.

The intensity and need for quick removal of the patients required a call for mutual aid. Belleplain, Oceanview, Goshen and Leesburg responded. The victims were extricated and rushed to the landing zones, where they were airlifted to nearby trauma units. The accident was under investigation by the New Jersey State Police.

- Fire News photos by Robert Macom

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- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti

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NEW KIMTEK WEBSITE TARGETS BRUSH TRUCK MARKET FIRELITE Transport Skid Units Transforms Truck and Vehicle Beds

KIMTEK Corporation, the world leader in off-road fire rescue skid units for UTV side-by-sides and pickup and flatbed trucks, has announced the launch of its new website dedicated to the needs of firefighting agencies using pick-ups and flatbed trucks for off-road wildland firefighting.

The new website, www.brushtruckskids.com, can be accessed directly or linked via the company’s main website, www.kimtekresearch .com.

The new site features the company’s FIRELITE Transport Series of high quality, affordable fire skid slipon transport units equipped with lifetime-warrantied copolymer water tanks, Honda driven Darley-Davey pumps, Hannay reels, and Scotty Foam Systems.

Available in multiple configurations, they feature all-aluminum

diamond plate construction, stainless steel piping and are available with storage areas, patient rescue areas, or with fully enclosed brush fire equipment boxes and pre-connected cross lay trays.

KIMTEK expertly designs and builds FIRELITE units in Vermont to the specifications of firefighting agencies, industrial complexes, sports venues, agricultural ranches, and other organizations requiring affordable, all inclusive skid slip-on units that rapidly transform their pick-up and flatbed trucks into effective brush trucks.

PATRICK BOYLE, CHAIRPERSON, FIRE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY Professor Patrick Boyle has recently been appointed to position of Chairperson of the Fire Science Department at New Jersey City University in Jersey City. Professor Boyle, Director/Chief, Bayonne Fire Department (ret.) brings 30 years experience in the fire service to the Fire Science Department. During his career Professor Boyle worked in all areas of the fire department including operations, special operations, training, and administration. Boyle received his bachelor's degree from Jersey City

State College in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University Law School in 1988. Prior to his career in the Bayonne Fire Department, Professor Boyle served in the United States Navy on nuclear submarines. Throughout his fire service career Boyle earned two service awards, a valor award and, in 2005, received the NJCU Fire Science Department's Distinguished Alumni Award. We congratulate Professor Boyle on his recent appointment.

ULTRA BRIGHT LIGHTZ 10TH ANNIVERSARY Ultra Bright Lightz is proud to announce we have just celebrated our 10-year anniversary! We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for sticking with us throughout the years for all of their emergency vehicle lighting needs.

Our recent rapid sales growth has been our greatest accomplishment and we cannot wait to see where the future of our company takes us. We have transformed from a business ran by just the owner into a business with many employees in a 5,000square-foot warehouse.

It is humbling and rewarding to be able to provide jobs to our dedicated, knowledgeable staff and to soon provide many more jobs as we continue to grow. The warehouse we moved into just last year has allowed us to keep many lights in different color combinations in stock to get orders out as quickly as possible to our customers.

It has also given us the space to have a showroom where customers can see all of our lights in action in order to make the right choice for their vehicle needs.

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Firefighter Michael Crismali catches a ball during the drill.

Air Management Drill Firefighter Jason Patino (left) and Lt. Andrew Zdrodowski get ready to throw balls during the drill.

Firefighter Victor Hom.

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company 2 held an air management drill on October 6, 2016, which included playing dodgeball while on air.

- Fire News photos by Amy Batista

Firefighters Sam Gomez (left) and Jon Trimboli.

Captain Mario Batista (left) takes vitals on Firefighter Sam Gomez (right) before starting the drill.

Probationary Firefighter Michael.

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Up Close & Personal

On November 16, 2016, USMC PFC Tristen Barry, a Mays Landing firefighter, stopped by a motor vehicle fire on Black Horse Pike to say goodbye to his fellow firefighters before shipping out. (Left to right): Chief Robert Hamilton, Captain Larry Birch III, FF Michael Perry, PFC Perry and Assistant Chief Ken Badger Jr. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger

On December 3, 2016, at the Bogota Fire Department’s Chief’s election, Firefighter Pete Faller received a plaque from Chief Chip Greiner for over 50 years of service.

- Fire News photo by E J Rode, BFD

Carneys Point Fire Department from Salem County getting ready for the Blackwood Christmas parade on December 3, 2016. Yeah, they’re all the way down next to the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

City of Somers Point FD Ladies Auxiliary members Barbara Cottrell, Martha Blaine and Meg McCollugh braved 15-degree temperature at a Sea Aire two-alarm fire on December 16, 2016, serving hot coffee to the troops.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

City of Somers Point Chief Mike Sweeney with his son, Firefighter Michael R. Sweeney at a two-alarm fire in December.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Up Close & Personal

Firefighter Greg Morris of the Essex Fells Fire Department gives his mom, Cindy, a hug after he graduated from Fire School.

- Fire News photo by a proud dad

Steve Pisament will be the new Chief of the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company in Egg Harbor Township, replacing the retiring Chief Michael Fiedor who will be enjoying life in Florida.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

City of Northfield Chief Bruce Cummings, City of Somers Point Chief Mike Sweeney, and City of Norhtfield Assistant Chief Lauren Crooks at a Sea Aire two-alarm fire on December 16, 2016, huddling together for warmth, thinking it might be a Three Dog Night. (In Australia, when the shepherds get cold, they huddle around their dog for warmth. When it gets really cold, it must be a three-dog night. Hence, where the term came from!)

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Newark firefighters at December 20, 2016, fire in the old fire department motor shop. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Firefighter and Instructor Joe Ward at the December meeting of the Atlantic County Firefighter’s Association spreading some holiday spirit.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Prayer Breakfast Features 9/11 Survivor On October 8, 2016, St. Thomas The Apostle Parish in Brigantine hosted their annual Community Prayer Breakfast with Lt. (ret.)

Joseph Torrillo (right) of the FDNY, a 9/11 survivor, as the featured speaker.

- Fire News photos by Alan Dumoff

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Tanker Drill … and Then Some

Atlantic County Tanker Task Force A held their semiannual drill on October 23, 2016, at McCarthy Tire, located at the border of Egg Harbor Township and the City of Absecon. What made the drill interesting were three fire calls during the drill, one of which was a structure fire in which mutual aid companies assisted.

- Fire News photos

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Brookhaven Celebrates A Taste of Italy Publisher Frank Trotta Honored

Frank’s family, (left to right): Jessica and Frank Trotta III, with Frank and Marie.

The Town of Brookhaven hosted its first ever Taste of Italy — an Italian-American Heritage and Culture Event at Town Hall in Farmingville, NY. Co-sponsored by the Sons of Italy, the event showcased the many contributions that Italian-Americans have made, while celebrating Italian culture.

“Brookhaven Town has one of the largest Italian American populations in the state of New York, and this event is a perfect way to recognize them and their culture.

Congratulations to all the honorees,” noted

Suffolk County, NY, Comptroller John Kennedy joined in to congratulate Frank.

Brookhaven (NY) Supervisor Ed Romaine.

Lou Gallo, NYS Chairman of the Commission for Social Justice (OSIA) said, “We, as members of the Order Sons of Italy, are elated to collaborate with the town bring to the public a showcase of the rich culture and legacy of Italian people, and to take the time to honor Brookhaven Town officials of Italian descent.”

“I’m honored to have been selected — and included with such distinguished town officials — for this recognition,” said former-Mayor ]

Frank Trotta.

Those honored included included former Bellport Village Mayor and Publisher of Fifty Plus LifeStyles and Fire News Frank Trotta; Town Receiver of Taxes Lou Marcoccia; Councilman Dan Panico; Councilman Michael A. Loguercio, Jr.; State President of the Order Sons of Italy in America Carolyn Reres; Superintendent of Highways Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Kevin LaValle.

Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri was also honored, but was unable to attend.