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In this issue... LODD Memorial Service Capt. Gregory Barnas A “fireman’s fireman” is laid to rest in Wallingford. See story on page 6 and 28
Audubon Office Building Blaze Quick work on a cold night douses a blaze in 10 minutes. See story on page 13
Rough Job in Haddonfield A fast moving basement fire spreads to the first and second floors of a residence. See story on page 18
Civilian Injured in Roxbury Blaze Smoke detectors alert a resident who escapes ... burned but alive. See story on page 22
Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge Law Enforcement Torch Run holds its annual polar plunge for Special Olympics. See story on page 38
St. Barnabas 27th Annual Firefighters Ski Race Over 40 teams compete at the annual tradition held at Hidden Valley in vernon. Montgomery Team 2 wins! See story on page 41
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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Budget Cuts Are Never Good According to the CFSI website, the White House released its 2015 budget proposal, and recommended cuts to key fire service programs. The $3.9 trillion budget, which is an estimated $250 billion increase over the 2014 levels, contains $38.2 billion for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sound good? Not really, because this is a decrease of approximately $1 billion from the Fiscal Year 2014. The Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs would be reduced by $10 million. I urge you to visit CFSI.org and read about the rest of the cuts that ultimately affect funding to the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. Thanks to people like Bill Webb, CFSI's Executive Director, CFSI will begin to work with the other national fire service organizations and our friends in government who support the fire service to shield the programs that affect us from budget cuts in 2015. Fortunately Congress, the Senate and the House Appropriations Committees have supported us in the past. We ask that they continue to do so. Recently, the House approved up to $1 billion in loan guarantees for the Ukraine, backing President Obama's request to help the new government. It is nice to support a cause and to help those in need if you can afford to do so. With impending cuts to fire service programs, I think we have to rethink where the money to help others is coming from. Many we are still suffering from the after effects of Hurricane Sandy and the wildfires throughout our country. How does the government even think about cutting funds to the fire service when people in our own communities have not recovered from major events that have had such devastating results? I would like to take the time to thanks the Congressional Fire Services Institute, their staff and advisory committee for keeping a watchful eye on the potential cuts that directly have an impact on the fire service and homeland security. Remember to support their mission, which is to, “Educate members of Congress about the fire service so that first responders do not stand alone.” Visit their website at www.CFSI.org and read what they are doing to help you, the first responder. One last reminder: the CFSI Dinner and Seminar is on April 30 and May 1, 2014. Someone from your department should think about attending this event. …Dennis
ANNOUNCEMENTS 2014 PHOENIX FIRECAMP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Fire Service Women of New York State (FSWNYS) is accepting applications for 2014 Phoenix Firecamp to be held July 20 to 25, 2014. It is a weeklong live-in camp held in Utica, New York, for ages 14 to 20. Applications and information can be found at www.fswnys.org. Campers from all over the US and Canada are accepted for the camp which has graduated over 140 women.
PORT NORRIS ANNUAL SPRING OYSTER AND HAM DINNER The Port Norris Fire Company will be sponsoring their Annual Spring Oyster and Ham Dinner at the firehouse on Sunday, March 30, 2014. The dinner will be served family style from Noon until 1800. The menu includes golden brown fried oysters, country ham, baked beans, string beans, macaroni salad, pepper cabbage, beverages, rolls and home-baked desserts. Cost is $19 for adults and $9 for children under 12. For more information contact any firefighter or call 856-785-2562. Advance reservations are encouraged.
FLANDERS FIREFIGHTERS HOLD VENDOR NIGHT APRIL 11 From Tupperware to jewelry, an assortment of gifts, crafts and other goods will be on display at the Flanders Firehouse, 27 Main Street, Flanders, from 1900 to 2100 on Friday, April 11, 2014. The "Vendor's Night" features such organizations as Tupperware, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef. Admission is $2. “This is a great opportunity to stop down the firehouse, shop for some unusual gifts and support your firefighters and emergency medical responders,” said Firefighter Susan Scribner, chairperson of the event. “We'll also have information on how to join the fire company.” Exhibitors can still reserve tables by calling Ms. Scribner. An eight-foot table costs $30. More information is available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events /238162309641372/ or by calling 201-841-8372 or 973-584-7805.
AFANJ SPRING MUSTER APRIL 26 The Antique Fire Association of New Jersey’s annual spring muster will be held at Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, New Jersey, on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event begins at 0930 with an apparatus motorcade from Roosevelt School and proceeds, to the muster site. A photo shoot for apparatus buffs follows the rigs’ arrival at Horseshoe Lake. Apparatus will be on display throughout the day with opportunities for lakeside drafting and pumping. Food and beverages prepared by the Mt. Arlington Fire Department will be available during the muster. A trophy presentation closes the muster at 1400. Private owners and fire departments with antique and modern fire apparatus and emergency vehicles are invited to attend. Firematic flea market vendors are encouraged to sign-up for the event. For details and registration contact AFANJ Vice-President Michael Foote at or by calling 973-886-0429 or 973-214-5236.
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2104 EMS APPRECIATION DAY The 2014 EMS Appreciation Day, sponsored by Alert Ambulance to benefit the Tom Giannattasio, Jr., Memorial Fund (www.TomGJrMemorialFund.com), will be held April 27, 2014 at the Lakewood Blueclaws games at First Energy Park in Lakewood. Gates open at noon and the game starts at 1305. Tickets are $10 and $3 from every ticket goes to the Memorial Fund if the tickets are purchased from the fund or Alert Ambulance. The Tom Giannattasio, Jr., Memorial Fund provides assistance to all EMS personnel and firefighters (volunteer or paid) - “Those Who Help Everyone, 24/7, 365 Days a Year” - suffering financial hardships due to the medical burdens of illness or injury. The fund also assists heart transplant patients whose drug and medical bills go far beyond their resources. For tickets or more information contact: Linda or Tom Giannattasio, Sr., at 732-4778959; e-mail: info@TomGJRMemorialFund. com or zipscreen@aol.com; and Dave Glazer at 732-364-2856, ext. 320; e-mail: DGlazer AAlertAmbulance.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS The officers were re-elected to their posts during the council's annual meeting in October 2013. The following individuals were sworn in:President Howard Meyer (New Providence); Northern Area Vice President Cyndy Reardon (Bloomingdale); Central Area Vice President Joseph G. Walsh, Jr. (Neptune); Southern Area Vice President Bryan Platt (New Egypt); Treasurer Ken Weinberg (Pittstown); Assistant Treasurer LeRoy Gunzelman (Somerville); Secretary Barbara Platt (New Egypt); Membership Secretary Sue Meyer (New Providence). Marking its 85th year in 2014, the nonprofit NJSFAC represents more than 20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with more than 300 first aid and rescue squads throughout the state.
NJMOH CEREMONY
New Jersey Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans will have our eighteenth ceremony on Thursday, April 10, 2014 to honor 21 veterans (Army, Navy, Air Force and US Coast Guard) who honorably served during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and during peacetime. These veterans are from Dignity Memorial Funeral Providers of New NJ STATE FIRST AID Jersey, specifically through the cooperation of COUNCIL OFFICERS funeral directors from the Anderson and TAKE OATH FOR 2014 Campbell Funeral Home and Quinn Hopping New Jersey State First Aid Council (NJS- Funeral Home, both located in Toms River. FAC) leaders took their oaths of office for The ceremony will begin at the Anderson 2014 during an installation ceremony at the and Campbell Funeral Home, Main Street, council's headquarters on January 26, 2014. Toms River and then proceeds to BG William
C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Wrightstown, New Jersey, for the committal service. Details as follow: 1000 — Ceremony begins at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River. 1130 — Motorcade (motorcycles and all vehicles) escorted,depart for BG William C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown. 1230 — Arrive at Rear Entrance (Jacobstown/Arneytown Road) BG William C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 1300 — Committal Service. All those attending the ceremony at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home in Toms River, be sure to arrive on time as the ceremony will start promptly at 1000 and end in sufficient time for the 1130 departure. The Patriot Guard Riders will provide flag line for the ceremony, and Warriors Watch Riders, along with veterans organizations and state/county/local dignitaries are invited to attend. All are welcome, please arrive at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home or the rear entrance to the cemetery at the designated times listed above. Anyone at the rear entrance, remember to show respect to those already in the cemetery either visiting a gravesite and/or attending a committal, refrain from loud and/or excessive noise while awaiting the NJMOH committal service. All those attending shall remain at the rear entrance until being escorted by cemetery personnel to the committal service. Any questions may be addressed to Judy Kapp at 732-232-3286.
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Obituary
In the early morning of February 28, 2014, the Wallington Fire Department responded to Paterson Avenue for what appeared to be a routine fire in the kitchen area of a restaurant. The fire appeared to be quickly knocked down, and the truck company went to the roof to vent and then things went terribly wrong. Captain Greg “Barney” Barnas was in the process of opening the roof along with several other firefighters when for unknown reasons he fell off the roof and was gravely injured. CPR was started and Barnas was rushed to Hackensack Medical Center where doctors tried in vain to save his life. “Barney,” 57, was a 42-year veteran of the Wallington Truck Company 1, where he served as captain on three occasions and also served a year as Chief of the Department. Barnas was also a 29-year veteran of the Jersey City Fire Department assigned to Ladder Co. 6, one of the busiest trucks in the city, Barnas was also a certified instructor and taught for many years at the Bergen County Fire Academy, and if that were not enough, Barnas also volunteered with the Waymart (PA) Fire Department in Wayne County where he and his family owned a vacation home. Barnas was a firefighters firefighter who always had a smile on his face. Both his sons, John and Kevin, followed in their fathers footsteps as members of Wallington, and Kevin was recently appointed to the Jersey City Department, and both sons were fighting the fire in which their father perished. - Fire News photos by Christopher Torello; story by Peter Danzo (Continued on page 28)
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ThreeAlarmer in Paterson
On February 5, 2014, the Paterson Fire Department responded to Getty Avenue near George Street on a reported fire. First arriving units quickly called a second alarm upon arriving at a well involved three-story mill with surrounding exposures. A third alarm with mutual aid was called shortly thereafter as Deputy 3 arrived. Companies performed exterior operations in icy conditions through the night until containment could be made. Minor extension was made into a one-story building on the Gould Street side but was quickly knocked down by two handlines and sprinklers. Crews rotated for three days during the overhaul process and mutual aid from Bergen, Passaic, Morris, and Essex counties were utilized to assist. - Fire News photos by Michael Coppola and Peter Danzo
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Stretching It Thin in Paterson
On February 6, 2014, the Paterson Fire Department responded to Walnut Street for a reported fire. First arriving Engine 2 quickly called a second alarm for heavy fire venting from a two-story dwelling impinging onto a three-story exposure. Most of the companies assigned to this fire were relocation companies covering the city due to a fifth alarm fire from the night before. Crews quickly stretched handlines into the building to darken fire. As second alarm companies arrived, additional water was brought in and searches were conducted. With radiant damage to the exposure building only, companies were able to contain the fire in a short amount of time. There were no reported injuries. - Fire News photos by Michael Coppola
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Two Burned in AC Motel Fire
Two people were burned when a late morning fire gutted three units of the Knights Inn, on N. Albany Avenue on February 16, 2014. One Atlantic City Police Officer, a West Atlantic City volunteer firefighter, and a civilian helped get two adults and two children to safety after noticing the smoke and flames. The fire went to two alarms before being brought under control. The two people that received burns were treated at the scene and refused further treatment. The cause of the fire was under investigation. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Condo Smoker in Farmington
On March 2, 2014, the volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff were dispatched to Old Egg Harbor Road, the Oxford Village Condominiums for a report of smoke coming from the laundry room. Chief Leonard Tilley arrived and assumed command. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, but the smoke travelled into the adjoining apartments necessitating a thorough search to
ensure no fire had also travelled. Cardiff Tower 15 laddered the building so firefighters could cut a vent hole in the roof of the fire building to vent stubborn and persistent smoke. (Above, right) Lt. Mike Parlapiano of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company and Cardiff firefighter Ray (“Ramblin’ Ray”) Michelotti, vent the roof of the laundry building. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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On February 28, 2014, fire broke out in the JNW Computer Company on White Horse Pike in the Boro of Audubon. Task Force 1-1 was dispatched bringing Audubon, Oaklyn, Haddon Heights and Mount Ephraim to the scene. Westmont assumed the RIT Team Duty and Brooklawn was brought in for their air-cascade. Fire was reported showing from division B on arrival. Companies stretched
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two 1-3/4 inch lines and contained the fire to mostly the B side of the structure. All visible fire was knocked down in 10 minutes but companies remained at the scene for over an hour for overhaul in the frigid night air. The Deer Park Fire Company from Cherry Hill was called in for rehab duty. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Arbor Handles House Fire On the evening of February 20, 2014, the Arbor Fire Company of Piscataway was dispatched to a structure fire on South 2nd Street. Upon arrival of Unit 649 a working structure fire was confirmed with flames showing on the C/D corner of the home. Engine 642 arrived on scene and established a water supply. A 2-1/2 inch line was pulled and proceeded to knock down the main body of fire. New Market Truck 6 was called in to assist with roof operations. One firefighter received minor injuries and was treated at the hospital and released later that evening. - Fire News photo by Anthony Fritz
Apartment Fire in Pomona The volunteer fire companies of Germania and Pomona were dispatched to Bally Bunyon Drive at the Blue Herron Pines Apartments on February 20, 2014, for a report of a fire. Germania Chief Dave Simpkins requested a response from the Cologne Volunteer Fire Company for their tower. Upon arrival, the crew from the first-due Germania engine led off with heavy lines and began attacking the fire while Pomona began an aerial assault. The fire building was a two-story wood frame townhouse with the end of the row well involved and the roof collapsed. The fire was contained quickly with no extension to the remaining units which had been evacuated. The cause of the fire determined it to be accidental and one civilian occupant was treated by Galloway EMS for burns to the hands. Responding were: Germania, Pomona, South Egg Harbor, Cologne, Galloway EMS, Galloway Police, Atlantic City Electric, South Jersey Gas Company, Red Cross. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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On March 1, 2014, the Camden County Alarm Room dispatched the Bellmawr Fire Department and the balance of their task force companies to Bellmawr Manor for a reported building fire. A chief from the Mount Ephraim Fire Department was on the scene quickly and reported smoke showing from the roof area of an occupied garden apartment building. The all hands was transmitted and a second alarm was requested shortly after. Fire had gotten into an unprotected attic space with no fire walls, and ran horizontally destroying eight apartment units and leaving 11 adults and eight children homeless. Fire companies from 12 towns were called in to fight the blaze which took 45 minutes to bring under control. A roof trench-cut was credited in halting the fire from running the entire length of the building. The Camden County Fire Marshal was at the fire scene and later reported the fire to be accidental in nature. - Fire News photos by John Axford
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Quick Work in Bargaintown The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded on March 2, 2014, to Mill Road for a structure fire after a neighbor saw smoke. Bargaintown Assistant Chief Will Hancock arrived and requested a RIT from the City of Northfield. Firefighters found this to be a structure with two roofs and numerous additions, however, the fire was quickly located and extinguished. Responding were Bargaintown, Scullville, Northfield, Cardiff (covered Bargaintown), EHT EMS, EHT Police, EHT Fire Official, Bargaintown Fire Police, Atlantic City Electric Company. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Maple Shade Blaze Injures One On March 3, 2014, a fire broke out in an attached garage at a dwelling on Martin Avenue, in Maple Shade. Task Force 101 was dispatched as Central Communications also received reports that possibly occupants were still inside. Squrt 1011 was first due and led off with a 1-3/4 inch handline and additional crews forced entry and began primary searches. The fire was knocked down in a short period of time and interior crews reported all searches were negative. The homeowner was transported to Cherry Hill Medical Center for minor smoke inhalation. Maple Shade was assisted by companies from Lenola, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Cherry Hill and Pennsauken from Camden County. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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On February 14, 2014, a fire erupted in the basement of an occupied home located on Upland Way in the Boro of Haddonfield. The family dialed 911 to report the fire and exited the home immediately. Haddonfield Fire Chief Joe Riggs arrived shortly after the dispatch and reported smoke showing. The fast moving blaze quickly spread from the basement to the first floor living room and up to the second floor. Task Force 14 companies arrived and had a difficult
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stretch up a long snow and ice covered driveway. Interior crews also had a difficult time getting the house ventilated from dense smoke. Several special-calls were made for additional manpower. Crews responded from Haddon Heights, Cherry Hill, Westmont, Bellmawr, Barrington and Gloucester City. Re-Hab 13 from Deer Park assisted with rehab and hot drinks. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Car Fire in Laurelton
On February 18, 2014, Laurelton Fire Company was dispatched to inch line and quickly knock down the fire. Crews also disconnected a working vehicle fire at the local 7-11 on Route 88. Command the battery and performed mop up on the vehicle before clearing - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki arrived on scene reporting a confirmed working vehicle fire with no the scene. exposure problems. First arriving engine on scene stretched a 1-3/4
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Cold Work, Hot Fire in Sparta
On February 11, 2014, the Sparta Fire Department was dispatched to the Lake Mohawk section for a reported large house on fire. Numerous residents reported the glow from across the lake. Upon arrival of fire units, flames had fully engulfed the lakeside home. Dozens of firefighters from Andover, Newton and Ogdensburg, responded to the scene to assist Sparta. Firefighters were hampered by bitterly cold temperatures and narrow snow covered access roads. Firefighters remained on scene for hours hitting hotspots and bringing the fire under control.There were no reported injuries at the scene. The fire was under investigation by the Sparta PD, Sussex County Fire Marshall and Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office. - Fire News photos by Tom Finnegan
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One Injured in Roxbury Blaze
On March 5, 2014, the Roxbury Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Atlas Road in the Landing section of the township. The homeowner — who was injured — told police he escaped through a rear bedroom window when he was alerted by his smoke detector. The blaze was brought under control in about 20 minutes. All three of Roxbury’s fire companies responded to the scene as did an engine from Mt. Arlington and the Netcong RIC team. - Fire News photos by Tom Finnegan
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Fast Moving Fire in Pleasantville
The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded on February 3, 2014, to the 600 block of Linden Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Car 70 (Captain Chad Warmoth), Engine 1, Engine 2 and Ladder 2 responded and arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a 1-1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Car 70 requested a recall of all off duty personnel along with mutual aid from the cities of Northfield and Absecon, Atlantic City Airportt, and Farmington. Firefighters attempted to knock down the fire and upon pulling the ceiling, found fire running across the length of the home. Firefighters laddered the structure and opened up the roof, allowing interior firefighters to extinguish the fire. The fire displaced four residents and two dogs. -Fire News photos by William McFarland and Carl Crossman
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All Hands in Gloucester City On December 18, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported on N. Harley Street in Gloucester City. Battalion 504 and Squad 5-1 arrived at a 2-½ story wood frame twin with a working fire on the first floor. Command struck the all-hands box. Squad 5-1 stretched a 1-ž inch handline and went into operation on the first floor. A water supply was secured as searches proved negative in the dwelling. The fire was knocked down and placed under control. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Second Alarm for Dover On Super Bowl Sunday as the Dover Fire Department (Morris City) got ready to enjoy the game, calls started coming in for a fire at the Donjon Recycling facility on Richards Avenue. On arrival, the chief reported a heavy smoke condition and struck the second alarm. First-in crews pulled up and had heavy fire rolling out the front garage doors into the street. Command ordered three blitz lines to be set up to knock down the fire as crews prepared to enter from a rear door. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within a half hour but crews remained on the scene to hit hot spots and overhaul. Fire departments from Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Picatinny, Randolph and Mine Hill EMS responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, and no one was inside the building at the time of the fire. - Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
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Fire in Forked River
Recently, Lanoka Harbor and Forked River responded to a fire on Continental Avenue in Forked River. Both company’s ladders arrived shortly and engines got water on the fire. Lacey PD, Lacey EMS and Lanoka EMS were also on the scene. - Fire News photos by Michael Glenn
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Route 80 MVA On October 22, 2013, DC-3 Engines, 1 and 2 Rescue, 1 Hackensack UMC, BLS and ALS operated at an MVA with overturn on Route 80 West on the Hackensack River Bridge. Engine 2 and Rescue 1 assisted with patient care and remained and on scene to address a fuel spill and await tow. Traffic was backed up for over two miles. - Fire News photo by Justin Derevyanik
Light Flickers, Car Burns in Farmington The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company #4 responded at 2308 to Black Horse Pike for a vehicle fire. Farmington Lt. Michael Parlapiano, who lives nearby, arrived and reported a working vehicle fire under the overhang at customer service of a car dealership. Farmington Chief Leonard Tilley arrived and requested an additional engine from the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company. The fire was brought under control quickly, but Cardiff firefighters laddered the building to check for extension, and firefighters entered the customer service area and checked for extension with thermal imagers. Management arrived, and reviewed surveillance video, which showed a light fixture above the vehicle malfunctioning and setting fire to the vehicle. The fire cause was investigated by EHT Police Major Crimes Unit and the EHT Fire Official. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Obituary Captain Greg Barnas...continued from page 6 Barnas was laid to rest with a heroes send off on March 8, 2014. An estimated 5000 firefighters from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maryland filled the streets of Wallington to pay respects and say goodbye to their brother who gave his life protecting the residents of Wallington. His flag draped casket was loaded onto an antique truck and carried to his final resting place, as two New Jersey State Police helicopters performed a fly over. Barnas leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Patricia, as well as his two sons, John and Kevin. Barnas’ son, John, has been battling leukemia and is in need of blood donations and a blood drive has been set up through the Hackensack University Blood Donor Program. If you would like to donate to help a brother in need contact Nadia at HUMC at 551-9964819 or the HUMC Blood Center main number at 551-996-4818, they are in need of O-, O+, and all types of platelets. - Fire News photos by Christopher Torello; story by Peter Danzo More photos of the memorial can be found at cptfiregroundphotos. smugmug.com/In-Memory/Remembering-Capt-Gregory.
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Bad Idea in Budd Lake
On February 21, 2014, on a dark snow and ice covered section of smashed into it. The train was going to the Hackettstown Station Waterloo Road in BuddLake, two teens tried driving over the rail- with 12 passengers on board, but no one was injured. The NJ road tracks as the crossing gates were coming down and became Transit Police and the Mt. Olive Police are investigating the crash. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney stuck. Both jumped from the truck and escaped as the train
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Building Collapse in Monroe
The Park Plaza Shopping Center located on Spotswood Englishtown Road in Monroe had been in a state of collapse since February 13, 2014. According to Monroe Township Police, the incident occurred at the Texas Road Pharmacy section of the center, which also housed the Bella Italia Pork Store, Luigi's Restaurant and Monroe Liquors. The pharmacy was closed at the time but the other two businesses were open and had to be evacuated and utilities needed to be shut off. The Monroe Township Construction Official responded to the scene and deemed the building unsafe. The cause of the collapse is under investigation and this section of the Shopping Center is closed indefinitely. Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 was on scene with its ladder truck to assist in taking photos of the damaged structure. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
West Atlantic City MVA
The volunteer fire companies of West Atlantic City and Farmington responded on January 31, 2014, to Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City for a report of a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. West AC Chief Wallace Bakely, Jr., arrived and assumed command and reported the trapped victim had been removed and advised all units to reduce speed. The car severed two utility poles and snarled traffic; the cause was under investigation by Egg Harbor Township Police. Also responding were EHT Ambulance. - Fire News photos by William. McFarland
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Woodlynne Dwelling Fire On February 14, 2014, a dwelling fire was reported in Woodlynne on Woodlynne Avenue. Engine 1732(Woodlynne), Squad 16(Collingswood) and Ladder 2(Camden City) arrived on location to find a single family wood frame dwelling with smoke showing. Crews located fire conditions in the kitchen. A 13/4 inch handline was placed in operation to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
Chimney Fire in Scullville The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to English Creek Avenue in the Scullville section on February 26, 2014, for a report of flames coming from a chimney. Scullville Assistant Chief John Webb arrived and assumed command and reported flames showing from a chimney of the residence and instructed Scullville Ladder 1537 to back into the driveway and ladder up. Command had the incoming Bargaintown apparatus standby on location while the Scullville firefighters removed the chimney cap and examined the flue; there was no damage to the interior. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Up Close & Personal
Avenel’s Hamilton Gets FF of the Year Award Pleasantville firefighter “Doc” Moran takes a breather following a structure fire on Seneca Avenue on February 17, 2014. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Lieutenant Mike Hamilton (center) of the Avenel Fire Company 1 Volunteer Fire Department received the 2013 Firefighter of the Year award at the company's installation on January 14, 2014. - Fire News photo by Steve White
East Greenwich Township Fire and Rescue members (left to right) Lt Terry Ballinger, Courtney Mann, Dan DiMarcello, Lt Drew Bain, Edward McMahon, and Butch Myers pose after returning from a MVC extrication involving a car versus dump truck. The incident was rookie Dan DiMarcello’s first extrication call. - Fire News photo courtesy of Edward J. McMahon
Monroe Professional Firefighters Smoke Detector Program Monroe Township Professional Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F. 3170 (AFL-CIO) representing the career firefighters in Monroe Township have performed an extremely successful smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide detector battery replacement program for Fire District Three residents. The program concluded on December 31, 2013, with firefighters changing approximately 2320 batteries throughout the communities and neighborhoods of Fire District Three. The program’s annual kick-off coincides with the beginning of fire prevention month in October and runs through the end of December. “The residents truly appreciate the program as our members are interfacing with them on a daily basis and performing fire safety education at the same time. The crews average about 10 households a day during the program and appointments were coordinated seven days a week,” said Lieutenant Kenneth Link, of Monroe Fire District Three. “The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors provide our residents an early notice that there may be a fire, or a carbon monoxide incident inside the home and any effort we can take to make sure these devices are functional is paramount to the safety of all the residents and their families,” said Link. - Fire News photo courtesy Monroe Township Fire District Three
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Sons of St. Patrick Man of Year Awards (Left to right) John Mistler, Assemblyman and President of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Southern New Jersey Chapter, Christopher Brown, Esq. and Norman Wison. Mistler and Wilson were voted Men of the Year for 2014. They are both firefighters for the Atlantic Fire Department and are both members of the New Jersey Pipe Band. They are founding members of the Atlantic City Sandpipers bagpiper's organization. Each resides in Egg Harbor. - Fire News photo by Alan Dumoff
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Brick-Laurelton Joint Ice Training
On February 23, 2014, Brick Township District 1 Underwater Rescue Team and the Laurelton Fire Company Surface Water Rescue Team conducted a joint water rescue drill at Lake Rivera. Both teams practiced and worked together locating and recovering victims trapped on ice 50 yards from shore. Captain Mike Pretty of the Laurelton FCSWRT called the drill a “great success” and both units were looking to train with each other again in the future. - Fire News photos by Mike Nowacki
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INSTRUCTOR VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FDIC 2014: Event to Kick-off with Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) Courses
Some 30,000 firefighters from around the world are expected to attend FDIC 2014 this spring at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, making it the largest FDIC ever held in its 86-year history. Held April 7-12, the six-day event will commence with an intense curriculum of Hands-On Training courses designed to teach skills, techniques and lessons learned in realtime scenarios, giving firefighters the opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge to real situations. Nearly 2,500 firefighters are expected to participate in the training. “This year’s Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) courses will be taught by some of the most fireground-proven firefighters in North America. Taking the hard-earned lessons of the fireground into the hands of the most passionate and serious training-oriented firefighters, this year’s educational program will be unsurpassed in depth and scope. Firefighters will walk away with critical new skill sets enabling them to work safer, more effectively and more efficiently while learning the techniques necessary to save lives,” said Chief Bobby Halton (ret.), FDIC Education Director and Editor In Chief of Fire Engineering magazine. Several new courses will be offered this year in addition to courses focused on Advanced Vehicle Extrication, Aerial and Tower
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Avenel Installation 2014
The installation of officers for 2014 of the Avenel Fire Company 1 Volunteer Fire Department was held on January 4, 2014. - Fire News photo by Steve White
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New EMS in Mahwah
Recently, Mahwah Emergency Medical Services (EMS) announced that Kayla Cortese, Katherine Kearney and Sharon Racioppi had successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at the Bergen County EMS Training Center in Paramus. All three have been actively involved with the squad for some time, often putting in significant volunteered hours, while going to EMT
classes. All of the three women will stay on as probationary members and perform their duties under the supervision of senior members. If you are interested in becoming a member of Mahwah EMS, please call 201-529-9301 or 201-327-2252 and leave a message or e-mail us at: JoinMahwahEMS@gmail.com. - Fire News photo courtesy Gregory M. Antonetti
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Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge
A year following Super Storm Sandy, a record crowd was in attendance for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. The Law Enforcement Torch Run annually sponsors the Polar Bear Plunge in February as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. As the plungers were gathering on the beach, members of the various dive teams, fire departments and first aid squads were already staged and in place awaiting the mad rush from the beach. Rescue divers were dodging waves in the 34-degree Atlantic Ocean and several participants were
assisted by the divers after coming in contact with the frigid water. The following are some of the emergency service providers present for the Polar Bear Plunge: Maritime Emergency Response Team of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Department, Seaside Heights Fire Department, Seaside Park Fire Department, Tri-Boro EMS, Lacey Fire Department, Toms River EMS and the NJ State Police Marine and Aviation units. - Fire News photos by Craig Haas
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The East Windsor #2 Installation Dinner
The East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 held its installation dinner at the Holiday Inn in East Windsor on January 25, 2014. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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Applegarth Installation Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 Inc. at the clubhouse in Stonegate in Monroe Township on February 22, 2014. (Top left) Deputy Chief Mark Davis, Jr. (left) presents an award to Asst. Chief Glenn Borsuk for his 25 years of service in the department. (Left) Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 Inc. Top Responders. (Above, right) Members of the Ladies Auxiliary presenting the department with a check. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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27th Annual Ski Race for Charity On February 28, 2014, the St Barnabas Burn Foundation held its 27th Annual Firefighter Ski Race at Mountain Creek South in Vernon. This year over 40 teams competed in the time trials for the coveted first place trophy. For those not familiar, departments enter teams of five firefighters. Helmets and turnout coats must be worn by all. The team must hold 50 feet of 1-1/2 inch hose and navigate a slalom style course. Fastest time with the whole team across wins. Five second penalties are assessed for each member not crossing the line holding the hose. Montgomery Team 2 took first place with a time of 22.85 seconds, second was Bloomfield with 23.84 and third was Martinsville Team 2 with 24.36. - Fire News photos by John D. Clark
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Hightstown Honors Lidke Family
The Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 members gathered before its monthly meeting for a special presentation to honor Fire Police Lt. David Lidke’s family on February 20, 2014. Lidke’s LODD happened on December 23, 2013. Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 President Jim Sidelinger (left) poses with the Lidke family — Mark Lidke; his sister, Terri Lidke; his mother, Susan, and Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 Chief Scott Jenkins. - Fire News photos by Amy Batista
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