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2 Fatalities at Pleasantville Blaze Firefighters and EMTs find two women at a house fire.

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Fatal MVA on Route 9 Seaville responds to an SUV rollover.

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Catawba Creek House Fire A missing bridge complicates firefighter’s efforts.

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Middletown Twp. Brings on the Water Over 100 firefighters participate in a water pipeline drill.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Time to Reflections December has arrived and 2015 has gone by in the blink of an eye. As I sit back and reflect on the year I leave 2015 with mixed emotions. As Fire News moves into its 43rd year of publication, we continue to grow, playing an integral part of the entire fire service. Hopefully you have grown as a responder in your department.

You, the responder, continue to do a job that at times appears thankless and has become more difficult than in the past. You train to be the best that you can be at your profession. Whether you are a paid responder or a volunteer, training has increased to a point that it reiterates the saying “being a first responder is not a job, but a lifestyle.”

As the year comes to an end, I thank all of you for your dedication and commitment to your community.

As we enter the holiday season, I ask you to give thought and remember the families of the fallen. Sadly, but proudly, Fire News honored as many responders as we could.

Whether or not it was a line of duty death or a death from natural causes, we made the

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effort to honor as many members as possible in our paper. We were proud to honor the individuals who gave their life to the fire-rescue and emergency service. To date, there have been 71 firefighter fatalities in the United States. If your department had the misfortune of losing a member, please reach out to the families during the holidays to let them know you are there for them.

What should you do in 2016? You should attend the seminars that raise funds to help various causes. Attend events that are held by departments and organizations to raise funds for “the cause.” When you see an event that was covered in Fire News, ask yourself why you were not there.

Training is what keeps you alive.

Remember, life saving skills must become second nature, and that only happens if you constantly train. As we end 2015, ask yourself why you are part of the fire-rescue and emergency services. If you “talk the talk, but do not walk the walk,” do something about it. Quitting is not an option. Make the

Obituary Mamora’s Former Chief Z. Rich Lee 3/6/1946-11/4/2015 On November 4, 2015, Marmora lost one of their own ... Life Member and Former Chief Z. Rich Lee. As one of the major pillars of the Marmora Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company, Rich was a great friend, leader and most importantly a stellar mentor. Many members had the honor of being brought up in the fire fighting world by his instruction, knowledge and organization, and all who he mentored knew to perk up and listen when Chief Lee said, “Let me tell yah something.”

What was to follow was really important and might just save your life.

He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten … the memory, work ethic and skills that he instilled in everyone he came in contact with are seen throughout the firehouse.

Chief Lee was not only our chief for many years, he was also a Life Member of the company, a Fire Commissioner and a member of the Upper Township Fireman’s Relief Association.

Chief Lee was 69 years old at the time of his passing. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict wherein he was unfortunately exposed to the dioxins in Agent Orange and became disabled. As he did in his life, he resisted attention and accolade for his accomplishments and downplayed his importance and contributions ... even to the end.

Rest in peace, Chief!

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people who we have lost this year proud of you. Train like you mean it, respond to calls with the passion that you may be saving a family member and remember the lessons learned from the heroes of the past.

Wearing a uniform shows you are a member of an organization. When you wear your uniform, wear it with meaning. The next time you put on your uniform, wear it with dignity and ask yourself if you are really doing all you can to deserve the title of being a first responder.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. On behalf of Fire News, I thank you for what you do. Reflect on 2015 and ask yourself how you can do more in 2016.

Happy holidays! ....Dennis

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Garfield 3-Alarmer

On the morning of October 25, 2015, the Garfield Fire Department, assisted by several area departments, fought a raging three-alarm fire which destroyed two century-old buildings, leaving at least 15 people homeless and two businesses destroyed. The fire started on Jewell Street in a two-story structure built in 1911 of post-and-beam construction, and quickly spread to a similar building on the D exposure separated by inches. As companies arrived, encountering heavy fire, a second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid to the scene. With the B exposure, an occupied two-story, type 3, severely

threatened, and with companies encountering water supply issues, a third alarm was sounded bringing in additional companies. The fire burned out of control for almost three hours before being declared under control. Both buildings suffered major collapses and needed to be demolished, but the D exposure was spared with minor damage. Several occupants and three firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries and the fire was under investigation but considered accidental.

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A Wedding to Remember On September 26, 2015, the volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing responded to Cates Road at the Mays Landing Country Club for a report of a structure fire. A second dispatch brought Laureldale and Cardiff to the scene. Cologne Lt. Ryan Stouffer arrived and established command with Lt. Jim Menz assuming operations. Smoke showing from steaks that were being prepared in the bar area of the dining room caused the fire. A wedding reception was being held with the guests being evacuated through the C side exits. Also, prior to the fire departments arrival, a dry chemical extinguisher was dumped on the fire knocking down the fire along with fire sprinklers and a burst domestic water line. The wedding party was relocated to a restaurant in Egg Harbor Township and guests entertained themselves by taking ‘selfies’ with firefighters and fire apparatus.

Responding were: Cologne, Mays Landing, Laureldale, Cardiff, Hamilton Township PD, Hamilton Township EMS, Hamilton Township Fire Official, South Jersey Gas Company.

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2 Fatalities in Pleasantville

The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded to West Wright Street in their municipality on October 16, 2015, for a report of a structure fire. Car 7-0, Engines 1 and 2, along with Ladder 2, responded and, as they turned off of Broad Street, they were met with heavy fire showing across Wright Street. As they arrived, EMS was treating one female victim on the front lawn and

advised firefighters there might be a possible second victim inside.

Firefighters located a second female victim on the second floor rear of the structure and she was transported by EMS to the local trauma center where both victims succumbed to their injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

-Fire News photos by Matthew Sharpe and Dennis C. Sharpe

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Passaic 8-Alarmer Displaces 400

On October 21, 2015, the Passaic Fire Department received calls for an apartment fire on Gregory Avenue in a very large, fivestory, class 3, multiple dwelling. Upon arrival of the first company, a second alarm was requested due to heavy fire on the top floor and already through the roof. As the truck companies vented and performed numerous evacuations and rescues of occupants from the 80-plus apartments, engine companies established water supply and stretched handlines.

With several lines in operation, the fire continued to spread, and command requested an urgent third alarm. With companies making no headway, the evacuation order was sounded. The fire went to eight-alarms bringing over 26 fire companies from at least 12 towns to the scene. Even with the use of eight elevated streams, multiple large diameter outside handlines and deck guns, the fire eventually spread through out the cockloft and top floor and jumped the throat into the other wing of the building. Two firefighters were injured, with one transported to the burn unit with non-life threatening injuries. Approximately 400 people were displaced by the fire which rendered the building uninhabitable.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo and Mark Rosetti

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Waste Disposal Truck’s Brakes Cause Fire Recently, the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the rear of WaWa on Route 9 in Marmora. Engine 1530 extinguished the burning area and secured the vehicle. No one was injured.

Responding units were Marmora Volunteer Fire Rescue and Upper Township Rescue.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

Nutley Kitchen Fire On September 28, 2015, the Nutley Fire Department responded to their section of E. Passaic Avenue on a reported house fire. Ladder 1 was in the process of being serviced on the front apron of their HQ resulting in a mutual aid request for Bloomfield Truck 1 to respond to the scene.

Engine 1 arrived and reported a smoke condition as both Bloomfield Truck 1 And Nutley Ladder 1 arrived. Nutley Engine 1 raised their stick and crews made entry and encountered a kitchen fire, which was quickly extinguished.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Bargaintown House Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff responded on September 17, 2015, to Sugarberry Road in the Bargaintown section of the township for a report of a structure fire.

Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and reported fire through the roof of a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with all occupants out. Command requested a second alarm which brought Scullville, Farmington and West Atlantic City, and cover up. The City of Northfield Fire Department was automatically dispatched. As the structure was at the end of a cul-de-sac, a long hose lay and a long hike for the mutual aid companies made things arduous. Two handlines were used to knock down the interior fire mainly in the attic and second floor. Crews were rotated because of the humid conditions with all firefighters being sent to rehab upon exiting. Also responding were: N.J. Air National Guard Fire Department (Cascade Unit), Somers Point (covered Scullville), Mays Landing (covered Bargaintown), Cologne (covered Cardiff), South Jersey Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, EHT Police, EHT Ambulance, American red Cross.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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On October 20, 2015, the Lodi Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire on River Street. Police units confirmed a working fire and, upon arrival of the first chief, he confirmed heavy fire conditions on the second floor of the two-story, brick, multiple dwelling with fire already into exposure B, a 2-1/2 story frame family home. He requested a second alarm. Companies evacuated both buildings and attempted an interior attack but as heavy fire broke through the roofs of both buildings, command pulled all companies out and requested a third alarm. With the use of a ladder tower and multiple outside streams the main body of fire was knocked down within an hour. Both buildings were heavily damaged. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Fatal MVA on Route 9

On October 24, 2015, Central Dispatch received a call reporting an MVA with rollover and possible entrapment. Seaville Volunteer Fire was immediately dispatched. Upon arrival they found an SUV which had lost control and veered off Route 9, striking a telephone pole, then rolling over and crashing into a tree. The sole occupant, the driver, was unconscious and unresponsive upon arrival. He was

pronounced deceased at the scene. The New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and their Woodbine Barracks were investigating the accident. Other units responding were: the Upper Township Rescue Squad, the New Jersey State Police and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

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‌Down by the River The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched on October 17, 2015, to respond to Mays Landing Road in the area of the Shady River Marina for an unknown type of fire with a simultaneous response from the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company for their side of the Catawba Creek, as the bridge over the creek was being removed. Mays Landing Chief Robert Hamilton along with Hamilton Township Police arrived to find a well involved dwelling. Chief Hamilton had the first two engines, Mays Landing 1812 and Cologne 1854, lead in with LDH from the highway as the structure was at the end of a long driveway. Each crew began flowing water with Scullville Tanker 1538. Chief Hamilton requested the Atlantic County Water Tender Task Force and as companies began arriving, firefighters were put to work. Six handlines were used to combat the fire, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Quick Knock Down

The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Laureldale responded to Paddock Street on October 5, 2015, for a structure fire. The fire was located in an old stable that had been converted to living space, with fire showing from the middle of the structure. A quick knock down was made and the cause of the fire was under investigation. Also responding were firefighters from Mays Landing, Germania, Atlantic City Airport Station 24-1, Atlantic City Electric Company, Hamilton Township EMS, and Hamilton Township Police.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe and Ken Badger

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Fatality on the GSP On October 18, 2015, a car being driven by a 26year-old Glen Ridge resident attempted to exit the Garden State Parkway at exit 165 northbound , struck a cement island between tool booths, overturned and burst into flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Mizpah House Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mizpah and Weymouth responded on August 16, 2015, to Estell Avenue for an unknown type of fire. Mizpah Chief Jamie Davenport arrived aboard the first-due Mizpah engine and established command and began requesting mutual aid from neighboring Dorothy and Richland. The fire was located in the rear of a single-family, one-story, wood frame dwelling and was consuming the structure rapidly.

Also responding were: Mays Landing, Laureldale, Dorothy, Richland, Newtonville, Collings Lakes, Hamilton Township EMS and Hamilton Township Police.

-Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Heavy Damage in Closter Blaze On October 10, 2015, the Closter Fire Department received a call from a passerby of a house fire on Closter Dock Road. Arriving companies encountered heavy fire in the basement and first floor of a 1-1/2 story frame dwelling.

There were conflicting reports of the home being occupied or vacant and companies aggressively searched for a possible occupant but Collyer’s Mansion conditions made the search, as well as firefighting, difficult. A second alarm was requested bringing mutual aid companies to the scene. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 30 minutes and it was determined that the home was vacant. The fire was declared under control in just over an hour, no injuries were reported, however the home suffered heavy damage and the cause was under investigation by the Bergen County Arson Squad.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Seaville Structure Fire On October 21, 2015, a neighbor called 911 to report a house on fire on the corner of Somers Avenue and Route 50 in the Seaville section of Upper Township.

Station 19 was dispatched. Further information provided was that a car in the driveway was on fire with the flames breaching to the outside of the building with B sector on fire. Upper Township Rescue arrived first. All occupants were evacuated safely.

The fire was brought under control within a half hour. Responding units were Seaville Fire Company, Upper Township Rescue Squad and the New Jersey State Police.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

Belleville Handles Medevac On November 1, 2015, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Belleville High School to set up a landing zone. An SCTU ambulance from St. Michael’s transported a person from Clara Maass Medical Center to Atlantic Air 3 for transport.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Think You Forgot Something A detached trailer incident occurred on October 15, 2015, in the Pedricktown Industrial Park in Salem County.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Tree Down in Marmora Marmora Volunteer Fire Rescue was dispatched to a large tree into the wires over the roadway on Route 9. Upon arrival Marmora’s chief and deputy chief established command and instructed Engines 1530 and 1570 to secure the area of the highway to prevent any further damage to anyone should the lines on which the tree was resting, failed.

Once the area was secured a local business man offered assistance with his frontend loader to remove the extremely large tree from the lines. The tree was removed without incident and no one was injured.

- Fire News photo by Robert Macom

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Middletown Township Training Drill

Recently, over 100 firefighters from Middletown Township Fire Department participated in a large scale training exercise to practice the deployment of a water pipeline at the Belford Ferry Terminal. The Middletown Township Pipeline Strike Team converged on the location as two pumpers positioned themselves adjacent to the pier and started drafting water from the Sandy Hook Bay. At the same time, additional pumper engines deployed 800 feet of five-inch hose; the pipeline eventually stretched approximately 6,400 feet through the terminal parking lot terminating atop two ladder trucks. Once fully established, the pipelines maintained a constant flow of over 1,400 gallons a minute, Middletown Township ex-Chief Corbet reported. Also participating in the drill were the Middletown Township Fire Police and Field Communication Unit, and the Port Monmouth First Aid Squad. Units from Atlantic Highlands, Keansburg and Red Bank were on standby to provide coverage.

- Fire News photos courtesy of Laurie Kegley Middletown TFD

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Teaneck Celebrates 100 Years

On October 4, 2015, the Teaneck Fire Department celebrated 100 had their life safety house and handed out smoke detectors, fire preyears of dedicated service to the township of Teaneck. The 100th vention stickers and coloring books for the kids, who were also able - Fire News photos by Chris Denton anniversary plaque was revealed and the Fire Prevention Bureau to man the hoses.

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E. Windsor Fire Prevention

The East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 visited the East Windsor Perry L. Drew Elementary School on October 6, 2015, during Fire Prevention Week.

- Fire News photos by Amy Batista

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Cooking for Life As I was going through my mail, I came upon a letter from a teacher in Rocky Point on Long Island. It stated how her class was a big fan of the show, Firehouse Kitchen. Upon reading this I thought, “What would be better than for Firefighter Ray to give her class a visit?” I contacted the teacher and told her my idea. She was excited and we set the date.

So began my trip to the northeast shore of Long Island. As one drives out that way, you cannot miss the feeling that you are in another place. The landscape goes from the suburbs to a more rural landscaping and it is breath taking. For a moment, I forgot I was only 30 minutes from home! The class I was visiting was a life skills class. The main objective of the class is to get the students ready for the real world. What is more necessary in the real world than to know how to cook? Therefore, I showed them how to cook a meal.

When I got there, they made me feel like a movie star. They were beside themselves with the presence of Firefighter Ray — woo hoo! We went through a little Q&A and then got right to work. I thought chicken skewers would be perfect. I did most of the cutting and they did most of the skewering. When the skewers were cooking in the oven, they thought it would be fun to watch an episode of Firehouse Kitchen. They chose to watch the one when I cooked with my wife, Lori. They thought it was funny how she was ‘busting my chops.’ Lovely! When the episode was over and the berating stopped, we had a delicious meal which was accompanied with many smiles. This life skills class is an important class and brings so much joy to the students involved. A very special thanks to Kyle, Kathleen, Valerie, Joey and Nikki. They are going to do great in life.

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Looking Back at Wildwood

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President Judson Moore of the New Jersey State Fire Chief’s Association with the new officers of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary after President Moore spoke at their annual convention in Atlantic City on October 10, 2015.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Judson Moore

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Cologne’s New Engine Cologne Volunteer Fire Company’s new War Wagon, Engine 1854.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

N. Hudson Rescue Has New Tower The North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue took delivery of their new Tower Ladder 3.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Fire Academy Gets Trench Simulator Camden County has added a trench simulator to its exterior arsenal. Constructed by academy instructors and assisted with funding from the Camden County College, the Fire Academy was able to secure assistance from county agencies who helped with removal of earth and lifting of blocks into place. This added simulator will enhance the training endeavors of the emergency services and industry.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Paul Sandrock, Chief Fire Marshal; Camden Co.

What a Mess Recently, the State Police and Cape May Court House Fire Company were dispatched for a report of a multi-vehicle accident on the Garden State Parkway. Upon arrival, command discovered a three-car MVA that was created by sludge that a dump truck had put onto the roadway surface after hitting a bump. Multiple calls were made to surrounding departments to help clean up the mess, which required a frontend loader, fire streams and rear large diameter dump valves to discharge their water as they drove down the Parkway, clearing the sludge as they drove. Units responding were Cape May Court House Fire, New Jersey State Police, multiple mutual aid stations including Marmora Volunteer Fire/Rescue and Tuckahoe Fire Company. - Fire News photo by Robert Macom

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Up Close & Personal

Firefighter Staughs at a working fire on Grove Street in Clifton.

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by Mark Rosetti

Egg Harbor Township Mayor James 'Sonny' McCullough poses with the ChicFil-A cow during the Egg Harbor Township's annual volunteers day on October 24, 2015. The township holds a gala luncheon every year to salute its many volunteers with all of the eateries and restaurants in the township donating food and numerous gift baskets.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Firefighters Rosetti and Dellorusso at fouralarm fire on GarsideAvenue in Newark.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Mark Rosetti

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Up Close & Personal The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company visited the Atlantic County Special Services School on October 7, 2015, for Fire Prevention Week. Pictured are Firefighter Ashley Kline, Captain Rick Arroyo, and Firefighters Jay Wyatt and Ward Silcott.

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by Ken Badger

Firefighter/EMT Matthew Steinthal instructs Farmington Firefighters William Link and James Garth, Sr., in the proper techniques of CPR during Farmington Volunteer Fire Company #4’s recertification on October 20, 2015.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Chaplain Robert Ossler speaking at the Memorial Service during the New Jersey State Fire Chief’s Association Convention in Wildwood on September 17, 2015. Chaplain Ossler also serves as Chaplain of the Millville Police Department and Millville Fire Department, and is a retired career firefighter of the Chicago Fire Department. He is the visitation pastor for the Cumberland County Community Church in Millville.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Judson Moore

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Up Close & Personal

Newark Firefighter Barisciano at a four-alarm fire on Garside Avenue in Newark.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Scullville firefighter and Egg Harbor Township Fire Official ‘Uncle’ Don Stauffer with Chief Troy Slaymaker of the Neffsville Volunteer Fire Company in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (MTFR) at the Mays Landing general alarm fire on October 17, 2015. Troy comes out to Scullville every year to assist with Terror In The Junkyard, Scullville’s big fundraiser.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Captain Sirolli of the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department (ACY-IAP) wrapping up after the working fire on Paddock Street in Cologne on October 5, 2015.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger