Fire News Wildwood New Jersey 2019 special edition

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Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association Post Office Box 935, Wildwood, NJ 08260-0935

Member Volunteer Fire Companies Anglesea - North Wildwood - Wildwood Holly Beach - West Wildwood - Wildwood Crest Dear Fellow Firefighters On behalf of the members of the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association, your host for the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association Convention, we would like to welcome you to the Wildwoods. We hope your stay is enjoyable for you and your extended firefighter families.

While at the convention we invite you to attend the New Jersey Fire Expo across from Convention Hall where you will find the latest firefighting-related equipment from the largest piece of apparatus to the smallest hand-held tool. At two of the three entrances

to the NJ Fire Expo, the Burn Foundation will be collecting donations and at the third entrance St. Jude’s Hospital for Children will be collecting donations. In lieu of an entrance fee for the Expo, we hope you will support these worthwhile charities with your generous donation.

This year we are enhancing the training component of the Expo by offering training on Thursday. We have listened to you and we are focusing on classroom training rather than hands-on training. More information can be found elsewhere in this newspaper or at www.njfireexpo.com.

On Saturday we host the New Jersey State

Firefighters Memorial Parade starting at 2 p.m. (1400) on New Jersey Avenue. The parade honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty fighting fires.

Again, welcome to our part of the state and we hope you find things to your liking and come back and see us.

Sincerely for David Thompson President FMBVFA Robert Matteucci Secretary FMBVFA

Welcome Chiefs, Delegates, Life Members and Guests The Officers and Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association would like to welcome everyone to our 142nd Annual Convention being held on September 13 and 14. Over the past year our Officers, along with the Executive Committee, continue to move the association forward in a very positive and effective manner.

We currently have four programs to assist our members.

The Healthcare Program continues to be a success with our members. We currently have over 50 firefighters participating in the program.

Effective July 1, 2019 the maximum monthly reimbursement was increased to $1,000. This program is available to any member who is receiving care from a licensed caregiver working with a licensed health care firm. The firefighter can be receiving that care at home, an adult day care facility, a rehabilitation facility or a long-term care facility.

On July 1, 2019, the Burial Benefit was raised to $12,000 and Line of Duty to $36,000. Start the paperwork as soon as you hear of a member passing, even if that member passed a number of years ago.

The benefit payment will be prorated and paid based on the allowable amount on the date of their passing.

Relief applications are available to all members should a need suddenly occur in their lives. Completed applications with supporting documentation are reviewed by the Local Association for approval.

Surviving spouses of qualified members are also eligible to apply for Relief. In addition, if the need is there, Special Relief and Supplemental

Relief forms should be filled out and submitted to the State Office for approval. Once approved by the Advisory Committee, the State Office will issue a check for the approved Special Relief amount and notice will be sent to the Local Association on the approved amount that they may pay towards the Supplemental Relief request. As always, supporting documentation must be submitted with the applications.

At some point in your life, you may find yourself needing the type of services offered by the New Jersey Firemen’s Home. I doubt that there is a better facility in New Jersey or the entire Northeast. Contact the Firemen’s Home or any of the County Managers of the Home for information on the application process to become a guest of the Home. The New Jersey State Firemen’s Association has funded and will continue to fund the approved Home budget.

New applications for Membership have been sent to all local associations to begin using. Starting January 1, 2020, only the new applications will be accepted and processed. The physical on the application will now be good for one year from the date of the physical and the physical can be administered by and signed by a New Jersey licensed Physician, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

All the Field Examinations were completed in the spring and the Relief Applications were collected and reviewed in the State Office and returned to Local Associations. This practice has allowed the State Office to ensure need, and that the proper additional documentation is attached to the applications. Everyone is reminded that for Relief to be paid, “NEED” must be demonstrated and fully documented.

Our WEB site continues to be updated with additional information and forms. We have held five workshops in various counties this year and additional workshops will be scheduled in the fall. Although the workshops are geared towards the local Officers and Trustees, anyone can attend.

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“At some point in your life, you may find yourself needing the type of services offered by the New Jersey Firemen’s Home. I doubt that there is a better facility in New Jersey or the entire Northeast.”

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INDEX TO EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS CUSTOM ADVERTISING ..........................AB CENTER 5 & 6 DEFENDER EMERGENCY VEHICLES ..NORTH LOT 10-13 DRY GEAR SOULTUIONS....................................AB REG 46 EAGLE EMBLEMS ................................AB CENTER 13 - 15 EAST COAST EMERGENCY LIGHTING ................................ ............................................BALLFIELD 9 ( BURK AVE) ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT LABS ..............AB REG 16 ELITE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS ..............SOUTH LOT 27 & 28 EMERGENCY EQUIP. SALES....SOUTH LOT 36-38, 52-54, 68-70 EMERGENCY SOFTWARE (ENFORSYS)............C TENT 16 EQUIPMENT MARKETERS ..........................AB CENTER 12 ESI EQUIPMENT ....................SOUTH LOT 89 & 90, 21 & 22 FAST TRACK COATINGS ....................................AB REG 71 FDNY E257 L170 B58 ............................................C TENT 19 FEDERAL SIGNAL ........................................SOUTH LOT 14 FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES, INC (PIERCE) ........................SOUTH 8-13, 33-35, 49-51, 65-67, 84-88 FIRE FLOW SERVICES..................OCEAN AVE NORTH 15 FIRE GROUND TECHNOLOGY ....................SOUTH LOT 71 FIRE HOUSE GRANTS..................................AB CENTER 27 FIRE MELON ........................................................AB REG 75 FIRE NEWS ....................................................AB CENTER 23 FIREFIGHTER ONE / FERRARA FIRE ............................SOUTH LOT 41,42,55,56,57,58,73,74 FIRST CHOICE (E-ONE) ..SOUTH LOT 6-7, 31,47,63, 81-83 FIRST DUE CONSULTING ..................................AB REG 18 FIRST NET ........................................................................BALLFIELD 8 FIRST PRIORITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES .......................... ..NORTH LOT 19-20,28-30 OCEAN AVE NORTH 19-23 FISHER SPORTWEAR....................AB REG 1-3,20-22,58-60 FLOOR COATINGS ECT ......................................AB REG 23 FLOOR SKINZ ........................................................C TENT 13 FOWLER LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS ......................AB REG 35 FMBVFA T SHIRTS AND MUGS ...................BEER GARDEN GARDEN STATE COMMUNICATIONS ............BALLFIELD 2 GENNARO JEWELERS ..............................AB REG 65 & 66 GPH PRINT ..................................................AB REG 32 & 33 GRAVES ....................................OCEAN AVE NORTH 9 & 10 HAINES FIRE & RISK CONSULTING ..........SOUTH LOT 18 HALLIGAN BOTTLE OPENERS ..........................AB REG 48 HANG DRY / ADRENALIN RACING ....................AB REG 19 HEAT STRAP..................................................AB CENTER 20 IAM RESPONDING ................................................C TENT 14

INFO SHARE..........................................................AB REG 12 INTERSTATE MOBILE CARE ..............................AB REG 13 JERSEY SHORE RESCUE TOOLS ..............AB CENTER 29 JNG ENTERPRISES..............................................AB REG 25 KC SIGN ..................................................................C TENT 28 KETTERERS RESCUE..........................................AB REG 51 LEES EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ..............SOUTH LOT 17 LIBERTY ART WORKS ................................AB CENTER 17 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP......................SOUTH LOT 15 MADHOUZ TECHMASTERS ............OCEAN AVE SOUTH 4 MAI AMERICA ..............................................NORTH LOT 3-5 MANIFACTURERS EXPRESS ......................SOUTH LOT 24 MEGA LIGHT..........................................................AB REG 72 MIDATLANTIC FIRE AND AIR ................................................ ..........................C TENT 5 - 9 & OCEAN AVE SOUTH 2 MIDATLANTIC RESCUE SYSTEMS........................................ ..............................................OCEAN AVE NORTH 4 & 5 MIGHTY JUNGLE MON ........................................AB REG 36 MILSPRAY ......................................................SOUTH LOT 99 MINERVA BUNKER GEAR CLEANERS ................C TENT 1 MITCHELL ARCHITECTS ......................................C TENT 25 MOBILE FLEET .................................................BALLPARK 5 MOOSE SAFETY SUPPLY ..........................SOUTH LOT 103 MORNINGSIDE VFC ..............................................C TENT 20 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES - MES ..................................................OCEAN AVE NORTH 1-3 MUNICIPAL MARKETING ....................................AB REG 45 NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION ............ ..........................BURK AVE. STEPS CONVENTION CENTER NJ FIRE EQUIPMENT CO ......................NORTH LOT 1 & 2 OCEANSIDE PRODUCTS/TEES ............................................ ........................................AB REG 8-10, AB CENTER 7-9 OCS ......................................................................AB REG 17 ONE SOURCE FIRE AND RESCUE ................BALLFIELD 1 ORBIT ENERGY ....................................................AB REG 27 PAC INDUSTRIES ................................................AB REG 55 PL CUSTOM ............................................HORSESHOE 14-19 PL SERVICES ........................................................C TENT 18 PMC ASSOCIATES ................................................C TENT 27 POLICE & FIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ......AB REG 74 POWER HAWK ..............................................AB CENTER 24 POWERCALL SIRENS........................................D TENT 3 - 6 PSE&G (SPONSOR) ..........................................C TENT 29 RAYNOR WORLDWIDE ..............................AB REG 56 & 57

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Welcome to the City of Wildwood We, the City of Wildwood Board of Commissioners, would like to welcome you to the New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention and to our beach-side community.

We commend the dedication and courage you show daily in ensuring citizen safety. It is a great privilege to host a convention in honor of those who risk their lives to save others.

Please enjoy every minute of your stay — whether that means attending your convention, relaxing on our award-winning beaches, visiting our world-famous boardwalk, or sitting around with

Anthony Leonetti Commissioner of Public safety TLeonetti@wildwoodnj.org

friends at one of our first-class eating and drinking establishments.

We also hope you get a chance to see some of our attractions, such as Byrne Plaza, the Wildwoods Sign, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, the Doo Wop Museum and the George Boyer Historical Museum, as well as our oldest and most popular attraction, America’s Boardwalk.

We will assist you in any way possible; please call upon us at any time during your stay.

Have a successful convention and enjoy!

Ernie Troiano, Jr. Mayor Commissioner of Public Works Troiano@wildwoodnj.org

Pete Byron Commissioner of Revenue and Finance PByron@wildwoodnj.org

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The City of Wildwood Fire Department 4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 • Phone 609-846-2061 • Fax 609-522-4965

Daniel F. Speigel, CPM Fire Chief September, 2019 It is my honor and privilege as Chief of the Wildwood City Fire Department to once again welcome our state's firefighters, their families and friends to the 142nd Annual New Jersey State Firemen's Convention on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Every September, for the past 44 years, the Wildwoods look forward to hosting this event.

The Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association (FMBVFA), which consists of the volunteer fire companies on the island, work hard all year long in preparation for the convention, the exhibits and the parade. If you see any of these members during your stay, please extend a thank you to them for all they do for us.

As both a Fire Chief and Cape May County's Executive Committeeman I continue to be an advocate for firefighters, not only locally, but throughout the state. I continue to stress the importance of firefighters’ health and well-being, physically and mentally, to include cancer awareness and screenings. Far too many of our brother

and sister firefighters are dying annually from the byproducts of our business — Fighting Fires!

Firefighters must continue to maintain their health and it is our job to ensure we take care of our own. Please use or seek out the many avenues we have to assist our firefighters. Promote physical fitness in the stations, annual medical monitoring and mental health or substance abuse counseling. Continue to contact your legislative representatives during those all-important votes on bills pertaining specifically to the fire service and our firefighters.

To promote the physical fitness aspect and to honor the fallen, the Wildwood City Fire Department will once again host our department’s 3rd annual 9-11 Stair Climb on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 10 a.m. If anyone is interested in participating please go to http://events.firehero.org/wildwood to register.

We are honored that you continue to choose the City of Wildwood as the host city for our state's convention and appreciate all that you do for us, the communities you protect and the residents and visitors you serve.

I hope you all have a safe and productive convention. God Bless all of you, God bless our troops and God Bless America!

Sincerely, Daniel F. Speigel, CPM Fire Chief City of Wildwood

Fire & Safety Service Sponsors ‘5am Call’ for Burn Foundation Fundraiser “5AM CALL” is the Burn Foundation Fundraiser image for the Wildwood Fireman’s Convention in September 2019. This image has been re-created from the first Burn Foundation fundraiser image created by the artist Joseph M. Getsinger in 1980, which was originally titled, “NIGHT CALL."” The artist thought it would be interesting to make a retro piece using the original fire from 1980 and replace the firefighters and fire apparatus in the foreground with current gear and apparatus. It was a past and present connection spanning the 39 years the artist has created images for burn victims/survivors.

The artist wanted to re-create the positions of the original firefighters and make it as close to the original 1980 painting as possible. With the assistance of Deputy Chief Joseph Cunningham, Sr., and members of the Delran Fire Department, this image was successfully done as seen in the painting. It is interesting to note that the white helmeted firefighter on the left of the original painting of “Night Call” is now our sponsor from the South Jersey Federal Credit Union, Senior Vice President Kenneth Barnshaw.

You can get your raffle tickets at the gate of the Firemen’s Convention tents or at the Burn Foundation booth for donation of one dollar or more. “5AM CALL” Collector Pins will

also be available for a donation of $5 or more.

This year, David Russell, President of Fire and Safety Services, Ltd. (200 Ryan Street, South Plainfield, NJ 800400-8017; www.f-ss.com), along with Pierce Manufacturing, gave their full financial support of this project for the 19th consecutive year. David Russell is a longtime supporter of the Burn Foundation and the artist since 2001.

Choice Marketing (www.Choice marketing.net) created the collector card to support the Burn Foundation’s fundraising efforts.

Chip Lillie has created a large series of collector cards of Getsinger’s firefighter art.

South Jersey Federal Credit Union’s Senior Vice President Kenneth Barnshaw committed to underwriting the cost of the Collector Pins this year in support of the Burn Foundation.

Artist Joseph M. Getsinger has supported the Burn Foundation for 39 years with his fire art. Visit his diverse website at: www.jgetsing erarts.com or email him at jgetsart@aol.com The Burn Foundation (8600 West Chester Pike, Suite 202, Upper Darby, PA 19013 Phone: 215-545- 3816 - Fax: 215-545- 3818; www.burnfoundation.org) is a Philadelphiabased organization which supports the greater Delaware Valley through education and support of five regional Burn Centers.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Welcome to the Expo As Fire News enters its seventh year as the official newspaper of the 2019 New Jersey Fire Expo, we say thank you to the Five Mile Beach Firemen’s Association for putting your trust in Fire News to work with everyone by highlighting the dedication and commitment the organization has toward all New Jersey responders and to the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. It is hard to believe that it has been 14-years since Fire News started our New Jersey edition. It seems like yesterday that I remember traveling to Wildwood to participate in the convention, along with Publisher Frank Trotta, Executive Editor Tim Edwards and Advertising Director Barbara Connolly. Our enthusiasm for the convention has remained the same. Our goal of representing the New Jersey fire service in a positive light has become a passionate issue to our staff and to the photographers that provide us with the stories for our newspaper. No one should ever lose sight that the photographers and department Public Information Officers are preserving the history of the New Jersey Fire Service. Fire News thanks everyone for their passionate service.

Sometime ago, Fire News started an Industry News and Special Features page in our newspaper. We did this to highlight our adver-

tisers who work hard to support all firefighters with the latest and greatest products that make the firefighter’s job safer. Be sure that you stop by the advertisers’ booths at the convention to discuss some of the new products that are available to you.

We are all aware that cancer is a word that has become part of our vocabulary. Take the time to find out what you can do to lessen the chances of exposing yourself to carcinogens.

Remember that dirty gear is no longer a badge of honor and that “Clean is the New Salty!”

Every month, our newspaper reaches your firehouse. As you look through Fire News, ask yourself if your department is represented in our monthly paper. If you do not see your department represented in Fire News, give some serious consideration to appointing a department Public Information Officer who can send us news from your department. If you are worried about the technicalities of e-mailing Fire News your photos and stories, feel free to contact us for help. We have a great staff of experts, who can solve most of the issues you may encounter. Assistant Editor Gary Joyce, is the man who puts this paper together with our very talented art staff of Cliff Chiesa, Greg Jones and Lynn Sedler. Together, the Fire News

Atlantic City Electric Program to Help Drive Economic Growth Across South Jersey In an effort to help promote economic growth and job creation in South Jersey, Atlantic City Electric offers its Energy Discounts for Growing Enterprises (EDGE) Program, designed to help retain local businesses, attract new business to the area and encourage business expansion.

The EDGE Program offers new and existing businesses, small and large, a 20 percent discount off the electric delivery distribution portion of their rate based on certain qualifications. The discount would be effective for a five-year period as long as a business continues to meet eligibility requirements. A business must also be located in one of the eight counties served by Atlantic City Electric.

To qualify for either the small or large commercial business programs, an applicant must construct a new building, purchase or lease an existing building that's been vacant or expand an existing space. For a small business, the new space should be at least 2,500 square feet and the company must hire at least one additional full-time employee. For a large business, the new space should be at least 8,000 square feet and the company must hire at least two additional full-time employees. Other qualifications apply.

For more information about the EDGE Program, call 1-844574-5070 or email questions to edge@atlanticcityelectric.com. To apply for the program, visit www.atlanticcityelectric.com/edge.

Readers are encouraged to visit The Source, Atlantic City Electric’s online news room.

Team, is proud of the New Jersey fire, rescue, and emergency services.

Thank you to Dave Thompson and the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association for your hard work in organizing the NJ Fire Expo at Wildwood. I would be remiss if I didn’t stop to salute the responders of New Jersey, who have dedicated their lives to a profession that continues to be a lifestyle, not a job. Stay safe and stop by the Fire News booth to say hello and to share your ideas and stories with us. Enjoy the NJ Fire Expo! ….Dennis

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John Leming

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Natalie Dempsey

Michael Galay

New Jersey Line of Duty Deaths Cape May Point Volunteer Fire Company 1 John Lemming

State fire officials are honoring a volunteer firefighter who died shortly after a fire department drill, calling him a true “hometown hero."

John Leming, 78, a member of the Cape May Point Volunteer Fire Company 1, for six years, had gone home following a training drill at the Cape May Point firehouse on April 15, 2019. He began having symptoms of a heart attack.

Leming was en route to a local hospital when he went into cardiac arrest and died at the hospital.

Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company Natalie Dempsey

Green Knoll Fire Rescue Michael Galay

Natalie Dempsey, 21, a member of Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company, died in an accident on Christmas Day 2018, while responding to a fire call. Natalie, born on December 2, 1997, died in a single-vehicle crash on Landis Avenue in Mays Landing.

Natalie had been a volunteer firefighter for three years and was pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Green Knoll Fire Rescue Firefighter Michael Galay, 71, responded to a smoke and fire alarm activation call and then returned to the station, where he helped his colleagues with a new engine company arrival. He returned home on November 22, 2018, and was found unresponsive by his wife the next morning.

Galay was a 12-year member Bridgewater’s Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Department.

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PSE&G has ‘Utility Work Ahead’

Detours are an inevitable by-product of a critical project that’s making PSE&G’s gas service safer and more reliable. New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility is speeding up the replacement of aging gas infrastructure. Crews are in more than 150 towns digging in streets and replacing pipes this year alone.

No doubt, the work is disruptive. But it has to be done, now is the time to do it, and here’s why: Old pipes — PSE&G has just under 4,000 miles of cast iron pipes, and another 1,000 miles of unprotected steel — are the largest inventory of any utility in the US. We have so much old piping because PSE&G has been serving customers for 115 years. Some of our pipes are more than a century old.

Methane leaks: Decades of freezing and thawing, and moist soil, cause cast iron to become brittle, and some pipes crack. When they crack, they release methane gas. Plastic pipes are better for the environment because they are much less likely to release potent greenhouse gas.

Low gas prices: Why now? Low natural gas prices. Since 2009,

PSE&G’s residential customers’ gas heating bills are down 50 percent.

Do this now, and customers won’t feel a big pinch in their pocketbooks.

Jobs: These pipe replacements are creating good-paying, middle class jobs with benefits.

While there’s never a good time to close a road, we do our best to move through neighborhoods as quickly and safely as possible, and return to permanently repave the portion of the road we disturbed as soon as the ground and temporary pavement have settled.

When you see our crews in the street installing new pipes, please pardon any inconvenience. PSE&G is working hard to make sure that your underground gas system is upgraded and modern to safely and reliably provide you with heat and hot water now and for many, many years to come.

For more information about work going on in your town, and a video demonstrating how the work is done, visit www.pseg.com/gaswork.

-Fire News photos by Peter Byron

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Wildwood Days

Colleen’s Restaurant Colleen’s Restaurant fire on August 7, 2019.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Chief Daniel Speigel, WCFD

W. Poplar House Fire A fire on West Poplar Avenue on March 7, 2019.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Chief Daniel Speigel, WCFD

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Wildwood Days

W. Baker Smoker A fire on West Baker Avenue on August 28, 2019.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Chief Daniel Speigel, WCFD

BID Donates Bikes Two new EMS bicycles were donated by the Wildwood Business Improvement District (BID).

- Fire News photo courtesy of Chief Daniel Speigel, WCFD

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Wildwood Days

Welcome Back BBQ Annual retiree’s summer BBQ on August 28, 2019.

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Grant for Bailout Kits Joey D Foundation Grant of $14,000 for bailout training and outfitting all city firefighters with bailout kits.

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St. Jude Hospital Fundraiser at the Wildwood Convention We are excited to announce that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be at the 2019 New Jersey Firemen’s Convention for a third year.

Please stop by our booth in the main tent area to purchase this year’s t-shirts and koozies that were designed by St. Jude and sponsored by local fire companies just for this event.

The Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen Association has also been so kind to offer one of the expo gates for us to collect donations this year. We will be at the Burke Avenue tent area gate where you can make a donation and receive a “Firefighters For A Cure” bracelet. We are optimistic that we can reach our goal of $10,000 raised at this event for St. Jude with help from all of you.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since they opened more than 50 years ago.

St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs they make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. With 24 partner sites in 17 countries, our laboratories may not be in your community, but our discoveries are. St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. Children in our state are benefiting from treatments invented at St. Jude — right now.

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. More than 75 percent of operating costs must come from generous donors like you. It will cost approximately $1 billion to operate St. Jude this year. Because of your continued donations, St. Jude has the freedom to focus on what matters most — saving kids regardless of their financial situation.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to rally your friends, family and community in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Being able to make such a sizable donation on behalf of the New Jersey firefighting community this month will be such an honor. We encourage your fire stations to get involved in fundraising efforts prior to the event. We are so grateful for your generous help from past conventions.

The local St. Jude event volunteer team, local fire companies, and the children of St. Jude THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

We are looking forward to seeing you all again this year!

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Dover International Speedway Hosting NFFF Fundraiser On October 6

Dover (DE) International Speedway is hosting a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Sunday, October 6, before its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race.

This is the 12th straight year Dover International Speedway and the NFFF have teamed up for a fundraiser. All told, the partnership has raised almost $900,000 for the families of fallen firefighters Dover International Speedway’s Smokehouse package costs $109 through Thursday, September 5 when the price is raised to $129. All are welcome, with proceeds benefitting the NFFF. The package includes the following items: • A Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race ticket • Trackside Access pass for fans to walk the frontstretch of the Speedway on October 6 • An all-you-can-eat buffet • NASCAR driver appearances The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes while providing resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives Since 2008, the program has raised $889,654.36 for the NFFF. Last year’s program included visits from NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney and Corey LaJoie and raised almost $81,000.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, created by Congress in 1992, provides resources to assist families of fallen firefighters and helps the fire service community reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.

The October 6 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race is the 100th NASCAR Cup Series race in Dover International Speedway's history and the fourth race of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series' 10-race postseason. Dover International Speedway will be the 10th track in the United States to have hosted 100 or more NASCAR Cup Series races.

For more information, call or text Dover International Speedway Business Development Representative Kristyn Gates at 302-553-6558.

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10-Alarm Fire in Elmwood Park January 30, 2019, was set to go down in the history books as one of the coldest on record with high winds and sub-zero temperatures. It also was to become the night of one of the largest fires in Bergen County in many years. A little after 1700, the Elmwood Park Fire Department was dispatched to the Marcal Paper Company on Market Street for a fire. This is somewhat routine as the department has been there on multiple occasions over the years for fires, many small and a few larger including one that went to five alarms. Tonight, however, would be different. As the first chief arrived he reported a heavy smoke condition and what appeared to be three buildings involved in fire and immediately requested a third alarm.

Firefighters attempted to locate the seat of the fire but the heavy smoke made it difficult and within 15 minutes command reported heavy fire through the roof and embers landing on buildings and homes across the street and he requested a fourth alarm. Approximately 40 minutes into the fire command reported a heavy ember problem and had companies chasing embers for several blocks. As they were landing on houses, a small fire started on the roof of Boro Hall several blocks away, but it was quickly extinguished. In less than an hour, all members were evacuated and switched to an exterior attack. The high winds played havoc with the master streams. As the fire was rapidly spreading, command requested multiple ladders to set up around the complex and just over an hour into the fire the fifth alarm was transmitted as the fire continued to spread through the complex. A drafting site was set up with engines drafting from the Passaic River, and additional alarms were sounded bringing fire companies from Bergen, Passaic and Hudson counties to the scene.

The wind and subzero temperatures continued to play havoc, helping spread the fire and freezing water in the hoses, pumps and on the fire ground — two engines had to be placed out of service because their pumps froze. Command requested the State Neptune (high volume water) System to the scene, however it was unable to respond.

The fire eventually spread to most of the buildings within the confines of the complex including a large four-story mill which held the famous Marcal Paper sign on its roof, and another two-story mill building which was over 600-feet long. Units were able to protect the main production building, the complex’s power plant and several other buildings.

After 24 hours, companies were being rotated into the fire scene, and command reported numerous deep-seated fires in the rubble with a demolition crew attempting to pull the rubble apart.

Miraculously no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was being investigated by the NJ State Fire Marshal's Office, the BATF&E and local authorities.

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Old Tappan Fire Department Lieutenant Alex Naylis at a recent call.

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Closter Assistant Chief Dankiewicz after a drill.

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Evesham Fireman Matt Heston after an all-hands fire on April 1, 2019.

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Welcome...continued from page 3 Our new Office Building located at 1711 Highway 34 South, in Wall Township, has been completed and its central location in the state is a great improvement. All mail should be addressed to the Wall Township location and not our former address. Our full address and current phone numbers can be found on our website at www.njsfa.com.

We will have security, uniformed police and security scanners as you enter the Convention Center. Please, no backpacks, bags or knives. Last year the knives were collected. They will once again be confiscated, so please don't bring them into Convention Hall. To try to keep the security lines down, please limit those coming in to the Convention Center to just those individuals who have business there or are required to be there. Delegates and Life Members should have their white and red registration cards in hand as they enter the Convention Center to help speed up security screening.

Convention registration Friday, September 13, 2019, will be 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 14, 2019, will be 7 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A Blood Drive will be held once again on Friday morning at the Convention Center.

In closing I would like to thank our outstanding Office Administrative Staff, the State Officers, the Executive Committee and all of the Local Relief Officers for their assistance, cooperation and support this past year.

Please remember to keep in your prayers our sick and departed brother and sister firefighters, their family members, the members of our Armed Forces stationed around the world, and all of our first responders.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend, a safe trip back home, and may God Bless America.

Robert F. Ordway President New Jersey State Firemen’s Association

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On October 22, 2018, crews responded to North Warren Street near Blackwell Street in Dover for a seven-alarm blaze which burned intensely for more than five hours. - Fire News photo by Tom Finnegan

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Evesham Fire Rescue was dispatched to a house fire behind the CVS in the area of South Maple Avenue on March 17, 2019.

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Rescue Practice… ’Cause You Know It’ll Happen Again On June 7, 2019, the North Wildwood and Wildwood Fire Departments held a joint training at the seawall to practice rope rescues and rescuing victims who have fallen or have become injured on the water-side of the wall. There have been numerous occasions over the past few years where civilians have fallen off the wall or needed assistance off the rocks below, so to stay on top of their skills both departments practice packaging victims along with hoisting the victim with a Stokes basket and rope/pully system off one of their aerials.

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2 Burned at Haddonfield 3-Alarmer A father and his six-year old daughter suffer burns at a fire in a three-story twin.

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Busy Day in Silverton Crews answer three calls within an hour of each other in Silverton.

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Fire at Historic House in Paterson A structure, originally built in 1741, has a fire stopped by the quick work of Paterson crews.

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Ahh, the Good Ol’ Days in Bergenfield For the first time in 30-plus years Bergenfield holds a wetdown ceremony for its new apparatus.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Revitalize Your Fire Prevention Program As a first responder, you play an integral part in the safety of your community. With the advent of social media, many citizens let you know how they feel about you with mostly positive comments and words of thanks for the jobs that you do. One of the things that all firefighters must not lose sight of is the appreciation that your community has for you. How do you give back to your community? With October upon us, it is easy to give back to the people you protect by giving them a well organized and exciting Fire Prevention Program during National Fire Prevention Week, which is observed in the United States and Canada during October.

The NFPA has a great website that all of us should visit to help you organize your Fire Prevention Program. Does your department’s program have a specific goal in mind? Are you highlighting the points that can save lives?

When fire is discovered in a home, every second counts when all of us have to get out of our home. Seconds can mean the difference between the residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. Your program should reinforce why

everyone needs to have an escape plan. When you meet with your community, it is imperative that you reinforce what to do when a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector sounds or a fire occurs in the home. Reinforce how much time you have to get out. Make sure everyone who attends your fire prevention program knows who to call and what to say to the operator or dispatcher.

Every year, families flock to their local firehouse to observe the many displays and programs about fire safety. I encourage departments that have a fire prevention program to spend a few minutes and write down what your goals and objectives are. One of the most important things you can teach families, is what to do when they exit a house that is on fire.

Occupants must remember to close the door to a room that is on fire. This single action can save lives by containing a fire.

Every year I remind myself of the fires I have responded to at my local colleges.

Always keep in mind the Boland Hall fire that was in a freshman residence at Seton Hall University on January 19, 2000. Three students died and many more were injured in that blaze

Announcements SILVERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FALL FESTIVAL & POKER RUN On Saturday, October 5, 2019, the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 12th Annual Fall Festival and Motorcycle Poker Run. The day begins with an 80- to 100-mile Motorcycle/Classic Car Poker Run. Registration for the run is from 0900 to 1100 at Charlie Browns at 11 Kettle Creek Road in Toms River. Fee is $20 per motorcycle (and $10 for an additional passenger) and $20 per Classic Car or Hot Rod. Prizes will be awarded for the three best poker hands.

The Community Festival will run from 1100 to 1800. It will feature music by The Pickles all day, free inflatable children's rides, food, beer and wine will be sold, fire equipment displays, police demos from the canine and motorcycle units, extrication demo, craft and community vendors and much more.

There will also be a Super 50/50 Raffle ($20 Donation) prize break down 1st 30 percent; 2nd 15 percent; 3rd 5 percent. For raffle tickets ask any Station 29 members.

WHERE ARE YOUR DEPARTMENT’S PHOTOS? We would like to remind our readers that we are always happy to receive photos and stories from departments who have never been in our paper.

Feel free to e-mail your photos to nj@fire news.com. We ask that any photo you do send be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size when you e-mail them to us. Please send two to four photos per incident. Also, include a brief write-up of the incident, event, or family news, which includes basic “who, what, when, and where” information.

We look forward to seeing your department in our next issue. - Ed.

which was one of the deadliest college fires in recent US history. I live near a university and have responded to several fires in the dorms that were caused by carelessness. Bring your Fire Prevention Program to your schools, colleges and senior centers.

I hope you are ready to take on one of the single most important things we can do as first responders — educating your community about fire safety. Don’t be afraid to ask tough questions that can save lives. Good luck with your 2019 Fire Prevention Program! …Dennis

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2 Burned at Haddonfield 3-Alarmer

A pre-dawn blaze on August 7, 2019, seriously damaged a large occupied dwelling at the corner of Walnut Street and Lincoln Avenue in Haddonfield, just a block outside the downtown business district. The fire board advised Haddonfield Chief Sam Trotman they were receiving numerous calls for heavy fire showing. The occupants of both sides of the three-story twin dwelling managed to escape, leaving a father and his six-year-old daughter with burns.

Four family members from the adjacent dwelling escaped without

injury. First-due apparatus led off with heavy water lines and Chief Trotman called for a second, and eventually, a third alarm, which brought apparatus and manpower from over 15 fire and EMS companies in Camden County. Firefighters had to deal with downed electric wires. It took 40 minutes to knock down the heaviest volume of fire as members battled heat and humidity which challenged their efforts. Both exterior and interior areas of the house were destroyed.

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Well, the Boat Belongs There, but the Truck?

On August 9, 2019, the Byram Fire Department was requested to Cranberry Lake for a vehicle in the lake. On arrival crews found a pickup truck fully submerged near the boat ramp and actively leaking fluid. Picatinny Arsenal Fire was requested for their HazMat team and the Morris County Dive Team Task Force was also

requested. After the arrival of Picatinny, the county dive task force was cancelled. Members of Byram Fire assisted the tow company and were able to winch the vehicle, along with a boat trailer, out of the water.

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Black Horse Pike Car Fire The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded to the rear of Atlantic Masonry on the Black Horse Pike on July 7, 2019, for a vehicle fire against a building. Cardiff Assistant Chief William Danz III arrived and established command and directed Rescue 1517's crew to stretch two lines to knock down the fire and provide exposure protection. The fire was brought under control quickly.

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Joel Bain, Jr., as he spent his birthday at the Wheaton Arts Firefighter Family Fun Day on August 18, 2019.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe On August 5, 2019, Clifton Fire Department Ladder 3 was requested to respond to East 3rd Street for a utility worker whose bucket truck became stuck in the air. The crew of Ladder 3 set up their aerial and assisted the worker down the ladder. The worker was uninjured during the incident and in good spirits, taking selfies throughout the ordeal.

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Past Captain Jack Siccardi, Sr,. of the New Milford Fire Department takes a break after a call.

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Out Cursed Branch!

Firefighters cleared tree branches from the nozzle of the Atlantic City Air Guard’s Snozzle after it arrived at the 4H Fair. Low hanging branches have become an issue in a lot of towns.

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Pet Dies in East Orange Fire Crews responded to Halsted Street in East Orange on August 6, 2019, for a house fire.

Crews arrived to heavy fire on the A and D corners which extended to the second floor.

A pet dog perished in the blaze.

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No Idle Hands in Silverton

On August 12, 2019, the Silverton Fire Company was operating on scene of a large gas leak on Yorktowne Boulevard when a passerby stopped at the scene and alerted the companies that there was a MVA just a few blocks away. Command 2900 drove three blocks from the gas leak and arrived to a single-vehicle MVA versus a pole with the driver entrapped. He requested Engine 2931 and Squad

2913 who were already on the gas call to respond to the MVA along with Station 30, Silverton EMS and Toms River Police. The driver was quickly extricated via a door removal. After clearing the scene companies returned to the gas leak. These were two of three calls that came in all within an hour of each other in the first-due area for the fire company.

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Bargaintown Car Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Bargaintown were dispatched to milepost 38 south on the Garden State Parkway on August 12, 2019, for a vehicle fire. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and had first-due Engine 1527 pull in behind the vehicle and pull its front bumper line. A second foam line was put

into action and, after a small fight, the fire was extinguished.

Bargaintown Engine 1528 augmented 1527’s water supply while Farmington Rescue 1547 provided support by illuminating the scene.

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Apartment Fire in EHT The Volunteer Fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded to Oxford Village Apartments on Old Egg Harbor Road on August 5, 2019, for a report of a stove fire. Chiefs responding were Farmington Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe, Cardiff Assistant Chief Wm. Danz III, and Cardiff Chief Gil Zonge. All three chiefs arrived simultaneously with AC Danz masking up to go inside while AC Sharpe established command and Chief Zonge took operations. AC Danz radioed all occupants were out and smoke was banked halfway to the floor. First-due Cardiff Engine 1516 stretched a line into the back patio door of the apartment and made quick work of the fire.

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Lots to See at Wheaton Family Fun Day It sure was a hot one, but 77 pieces of apparatus turned out for the 2019 Wheaton Arts Firefighters and Family Fun Day on August 18, 2019, held in conjunction with the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade in Millville.

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Morris County Graduates FF1 and FF2 Classes

On May 10, 2019, The Morris County Public Safety Training Academy held their graduation ceremony at Clifton High School for FF1 Class 1903 and FF2 Class 1922. The graduation featured candidates from Bayonne, Bloomfield, Clifton, Dover, Irvington, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Nutley and Orange.

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Well, That Coulda’ Been Worse Budd Lake Chief 52, while driving down Route 46, saw smoke in the distance and radioed dispatch that a car was parked near a gas pump and was fully involved. Chiefs 50 and 51 responded along with Engine 59 and was assisted by the Mount Olive Fire Marshal’s Office. Crews stretched a line and extinguished the fire in about 15 minutes.

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Budd Lake Handles MVA The Budd Lake Fire Department was called to Waterloo Road near Waterloo Village for an overturned SUV with power lines down. Responding were Chiefs 50, 51 and 52, Squad 56 and Engine 59. After arriving, it was determined that the call was in Allamuchy Township. Crews secured the area and were released by the Station 91 Chief. There was one minor injury who was transported to the hospital

by Hackettstown First Aid. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney

Mag Wheels Go at Car Fire Budd Lake Fire responded to Route 80 west at milemarker 24.2 for a car fire. Chiefs 51 and 52 arrived and reported an SUV fully involved.

Engine 59 arrived and stretched a front bumper line and also deployed a dry chemical extinguisher due to a large amount of magnesium burning.

The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes and there were no injuries.

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ACFA Support 4H Fair

The Atlantic County Firefighters Association in conjunction with the Atlantic County 4H Association supported the 2019 4H Fair August 8 through 10, 2019, with fire prevention displays, apparatus, and a firefighters competition that was won by the Bargaintown Fire Company.

Thanks to the New Jersey Air National Guard Fire Department, South Egg Harbor, Collings Lakes, Northfield, Laureldale, Germania and Elwood Fire Companies for coming out and supporting this fine organization.

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Harding Highway MVA The volunteer fire companies of Cologne, Mays Landing, and Laureldale responded to Harding Highway and Brandywine Road on July 1, 2019, for a report of a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.

Firefighters and EMS arrived on location to find no entrapment but firefighters used extrication equipment to open the hood to disconnect the battery.

The lone occupant of the red vehicle was evaluated by EMS and then transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters cleaned up fluids leaking from the vehicles and waited at the scene until the vehicles were removed. The cause of the crash was under investigation by Township of Hamilton Police.

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Extrication Training in Mays Landing

The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company from the Township of ing a vehicle on its side and performed stabilization, then used Hamilton Fire Department in Atlantic County honed their skills in various extrication procedures using the spreaders, Junkyard Dog extrication on May 21, 2019, behind their station. Firefighters and struts, snatch blocks, winches and rams.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger officers drilled on several techniques of extrication by safely plac-

Historic House Fire in Paterson

On July 4, 2019, Paterson firefighters responded to their second fire of the day, this one in Westside Park. Crews arrived to heavy fire conditions through the roof of the Van Houten House which was thought to be the oldest house in Paterson. Firefighters made a strong push on the first floor of the dwelling before being forced to go to defensive after parts of the roof became unstable. A tower ladder was put into

operation to suppress the rest of the fire. Parts of the home, built in 1741, may be repairable thanks to the strong effort of Paterson’s crews. The building had suffered a serious fire in the 19th century and was rebuilt but flooding, which occurred during hurricane Irene, had closed the building since 2011. The fire was deemed suspicious.

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Bayview, Pomona Handle Fuel Spill

2-Car MVA in Scullville

The Bayview and Pomona Volunteer Fire Companies were dispatched on May 23, 2019, to Jimmie Leeds and Pitney Road at the Wawa Food Store for a report of a vehicle leaking fuel. Bayview firefighters put down absorbent to dry up the fuel.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

The volunteer fire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to Somers Point Road on June 17, 2019, for an MVA with entrapment. Firefighters extricated two people from the vehicles involved. Both were transported by EHT Ambulance to Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Dryer Smoke at Senior Center The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Cologne, and Laureldale responded to the Woodview Estates, a 24-hour senior care center for a report of smoke in the laundry room on July 15, 2019. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine entered the laundry room to find heavier smoke showing. Firefighters removed burnt towels from the clothes dryer and had three fans brought in for ventilation.

Firefighters then checked the clothes dryer with a thermal imager while the fans ventilated.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Transformers Start Structure Fire

The volunteer fire companies of Cumberland, along with Milmay and Dorothy responded to Broad Street in Maurice River Township, Cumberland County on July 20, 2019, for a structure fire. Milmay arrived first with Milmay Chief Eric Hensel establishing command and reporting a utility pole with transformers on it collapsed and set the building on fire. Firefighters made an aggressive attack through a garage door on the C side into the interior as the transformers were very active and still charged, as were several downed power lines. Atlantic City Electric arrived and de-energized the lines, but it took a Purple K and a dry powder extinguisher to extinguish the transformers. Also responding were EMS from Inspira and Dorothy Ambulance.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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NJ, NY EMS Cadets Test Their Skills During Annual Bayshore Challenge Approximately 160 youth from New Jersey and New York volunteer emergency medical organizations competed in the June 8, 2019, Bayshore EMS Cadet/Youth Competition. The event was sponsored by the Keyport First Aid Squad and the EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ).

The 6th annual event challenged 40 cadet teams with basic and advanced skills in various disciplines and levels.

The basic teams tested their skills at CPR, defibrillator use, hemorrhage control, oxygen administration, splinting, bandaging and vital signs stations.

Advanced-team scenarios included trauma and cardiac patients and a motor vehicle collision with entrapped victims. Advanced teams were judged on patient assessment and proper equipment use -- backboard, orthopedic/scoop, traction splint, cervical collar and accessories, oxygen, assisting with nitroglycerin administration, obtaining vital signs, CPR and airway management. The teams worked with local extrication groups during the car crash scenarios.

Winners of the basic-level competition: 1st — Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NY) 2nd — Keyport First Aid Squad (NJ) - Bravo Team 3rd — Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps - Bravo Team Winners of the advanced-level competition: 1st — Keansburg EMS (NJ) 2nd — Cranford First Aid Squad (NJ) - Charlie Team 3rd — Cranford First Aid Squad (NJ) - Alpha Team The Hazlet First Aid & Rescue Squad won the Walter McKinley Memorial Award for best overall team. During his more than 60 years in volunteer EMS, McKinley served as president of the New Jersey State First Aid Council/EMSCNJ in the late 1970s and as a chaplain for the organization for many years. He also served on the Hazlet First Aid and Rescue Squad for 58 years, and was a member of the Keyport First Aid Squad.

McKinley passed away in 2017. His daughter, Karen Serbe, presented the trophy to the Hazlet team’s cadet adviser, Kerri Redden The day's activities also included tours of a mobile simulation lab, a mass casualty ambulance bus and a sheriff’s department communications vehicle.

- Fire News photos by Sylvie Mulvaney/EMSCNJ; extrication photos by Richard Huff

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Passaic 4-Alarmer At around 1730 on a very hot and humid July 20, 2019, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Howard Avenue for a house fire. Crews arrived to a large 2-1/2 story frame dwelling with heavy fire at the second-floor rear extending into the attic. Handlines were stretched into the building in an attempt to quickly knock down the fire. With conditions deteriorating Battalion Chief Kevin Colavitti requested a second alarm. Access to the roof was difficult due to uneven terrain on the C and D sides as well as tree in the front. Before the roof could be opened, heavy fire broke through it. With the temperature at around 99 and the real-feel temp of 110, a third alarm was requested to the scene along with a rehab unit from Moonachie. All members were withdrawn from the building as heavy fire was visible on the second-floor rear and through the roof and no headway was being made. Companies made several attempts to go offensive, but hidden fire continued to break out all over the attic, forcing command to switch back to an exterior attack each time. A fourth alarm was requested for relief purposes.

Despite the grueling temperature which took a toll on the members, no injuries were reported and it was reported that the homeowners were away at the time.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Wood Stove Starts Chimney Fire The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing and Cologne, along with Cardiff and Bargaintown, were dispatched March 18, 2019, to Ocean Heights Avenue for a structure fire. Mays Landing Chief Lou DiMartine arrived and reported nothing showing and established command. Upon investigating he found a chimney fire as a result of a faulty woodstove. It was discovered that an offset in the chimney was clogged with debris. The chimney was placed outside along with debris cleared from the woodstove.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Passaic House Fire On April 5, 2019, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Lafayette Street for a reported house fire. Ladder 1 arrived to fire showing from division 2 windows on the A side. Companies stretched lines to the second floor as Engine 4 secured a water supply. The fire was quickly knocked down and command placed the fire under control.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Community Gets Involved in Greenpond

On July 13, 2019, the Greenpond Fire Department hosted a community wide dedication and wet down. The department went to the Greenpond Homeowners Association and informed them that their International tanker that has been in service since 1971 needed to be replaced. They discussed purchasing a used or pre-owned tanker to fill the void of the now officially out-of-service tanker. Thanks to grassroots effort fundraisers they were able to purchase a brand new custom built tanker. The department decided to name Tanker 72 “The Spirit of Greenpond. The officers of the Greenpond Fire Department again want to thank the community for their ongoing support. Greenpond operates one pumper and one tanker and has a membership of 30 volunteers. - Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

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Gas Leak in Cardiff The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Farmington responded to English Creek Avenue on June 28, 2019, for a report of a gas leak after workers ruptured a gas line. Approximately 100 persons were evacuated and relocated into different offices in the ten building complex. Once gas company personnel secured the leak, the buildings were checked and once proved clear of gas, the employees were allowed back into their respective offices.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Long Driveway, Water Issues, Heat at Galloway Twp. Fire The Galloway Township Fire Department responded to South Odessa Avenue on July 3, 2019, for a report of a structure fire. Germania Chief Dave Simpkins arrived first and reported a working fire. The fire and heavy smoke were showing from the top floor of a multi-story single-family dwelling.

Germania Engine 2635 arrived, followed shortly by a Pomona engine. The house was located down the end of a very long driveway. An LDH was laid into the scene and supported by water tenders from Port Republic, Germania and Oceanville. Despite oppressive heat, crews made a good stop, bringing the fire under control within 15 minutes. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Galloway Township Fire Investigators. Also responding were Bayview, South Egg Harbor with Egg Harbor City and Absecon, EMS and Galloway Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Bringing Back the Good Ol’ Days On July 6, 2019, the Bergenfield Fire Department hosted a wetdown for two new pieces of fire apparatus. The new 2019 Pierce Pumper was assigned to the Prospect Fire Company 1. The second piece is a 2019 Pierce Rear Mount Ladder that is assigned to the Alert Fire Company 1.

This was the first time in 30-plus years that a traditional wetdown took place in Bergenfield. In years past, there would just be an open house and dedication ceremony but the Chief of the Department wanted to try to bring back an old tradition of the wetdown and dedication ceremony. Bergenfield Fire Chief Christopher Naylas wanted to thank the mayor and council and the community for their support and helping in the purchases of the two new apparatus. Surrounding communities from far and wide came out to christen the new trucks and enjoy a beautiful day.

The fire companies sold t-shirts, patches, challenge coins, and cups.

To close out the wetdown, their was a performance by a local pipe and drum band.

- Fire News photos

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Collings Lakes Dedicates New Pumper The Collings Lakes Volunteer Fire Company housed their 2019 pumper on June 1, 2019, with a gala parade through town that was attended by fire companies throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Before the parade, an inspection of apparatus was performed by members of the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Parade Judges Association. After the parade, the new engine was dedicated to past-Chief Edwin Jones, a long-time member of the fire company, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (who had a large contingent there) and the judges’ association.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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East Windsor & Hightstown Memorial Day Parade 2019 (Above, left) East Windsor Vol. Fire Company 2 Chief Mario Batista. (Above, middle) East Windsor Vol. Fire Company 2 Deputy Chief Robert LeBrun.

(Above, right) Hightstown Engine Company 1’s Color Guard. (Right) East Windsor Vol. Fire Company 1 Chief Jim McCann.

- Fire News photos by Amy Batista

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Glasstown Muster The Glasstown Antique Fire Truck Association, a member of SPAAMFAA (Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America), held their summer muster June 2, 2019, in Woodstown, Salem County, under sunny skies and a great turnout. There were several new pieces at this muster such as West Atlantic City’s 1980 Grumman (the last of five that were delivered that year), and Thorofare’s green Ward LaFrance engine and brush truck.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

North Wildwood Seawall Fire On June 2, 2019, a unit from the North Wildwood Police Department noticed smoke emitting from the seawall bulkhead along the beach at John F. Kennedy Beach Drive and 10th Avenue. Station 2 was dispatched and the crew of Quint 2 used a water can to knock down the fire and overhauled the pillar, eventually a line was stretched to douse the area as the crew completely removed the pillar from the seawall.

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Good Work at Gas Leak The volunteer fire companies of Cologne and Laureldale responded to McKee Avenue and Route 322 at the site of an Outback Steakhouse under construction on May 21, 2019, after a high pressure gas main was struck by construction workers. Cologne Firefighter Brian Casto established command and requested a response from Mays Landing. Command advised dispatch there was a significant gas leak and then requested an additional response from Cardiff and Egg Harbor Township. Due to the size of the leak, command had 18 stores evacuated and the area closed down. Also responding were South Jersey Gas Company, Township of Hamilton Police and EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Just in Case The Atlantic County Water Tender Task Force A located a strike team of water tenders in Atlantic City due to a water main rupture at the Albany Avenue Bridge. The relocation of the tenders necessitated other water tenders from out of county to be relocated at the Germania and the Oceanville fire stations in Galloway Township. The relocation lasted for seven hours until water pressure was restored in the city.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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Quick Stop in Passaic

On March 27, 2019, all Passaic fire companies responded to Jefferson Street for a reported fire. On arrival of Engine 2 a visible smoke condition from the exterior of a grocery store was observed and the deputy quickly struck a second alarm. The fire was quickly knocked down as mutual aid was requested into the city for coverage. Extensive overhaul was conducted in the store and all companies were released from the scene in under an hour.

- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti

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Montclair 2-Alarmer Just after midnight on May 14, 2019, the Montclair Fire Department was dispatched to Llewellyn Road for a reported house fire. Engine 3 was first to arrive at a large 2-1/2 story single-family home with smoke and fire showing from the Delta side roof area. Crews made entry as Truck 1 laddered the building.

Command requested an additional engine along with a RIT from West Orange and Bloomfield. Heavy fire began to self-vent from the roof and Car 4 struck a second alarm bringing mutual aid from Orange, Clifton and East Orange. The fire was knocked down and placed under control within the hour and coverage was provided by Belleville, Cedar Grove and Caldwell.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Clifton House Fire

Clifton Minivan Fire

On May 17, 2019, the Clifton Fire Department responded to East 6th Street for a house fire. While en route, Ladder 3 advised of a heavy smoke column visible and arrived to a 2-1/2 story wood frame heavily involved in the rear. Ladder 3 advised Engine 1 to immediately stretch a line to Charlie side and begin fire suppression. The bulk of the fire was knocked down from the exterior and crews made entry to douse the remaining fire and hot spots.

Mutual aid came from Bloomfield, Montclair, Passaic, Nutley and Paterson - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

On April 28, 2019, Clifton Engines 5 and 6, and Truck 2 were dispatched to Route 3 east just before the Allowed Road exit for a car fire. Off on the shoulder was a fully involved minivan. Engine 5 arrived and knocked down the fire as Engine 6 and Truck 2 assisted with opening the hood and overhaul.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

West Paterson House Fire On April 28, 2019, the West Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Salomone Avenue for a reported house fire. Totowa Truck 1 was immediately requested as West Paterson’s was out of service at the time. Companies arrived to a smoke condition showing from the basement of a 2-1/2 story single-family home. Two lines were stretched to the basement. Crews found extension into the walls and opened up to knock down the remaining fire. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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ACFA Honorees The Atlantic County Firefighters Association in conjunction with Atlantic County and New Jersey Government held their 28th Annual Harold ‘Whitey’ Swartz valor awards and 50 year recognition ceremony April 17, 2019, at the Canale Fire Training Center in Egg Harbor Township to a standing room only audience. Edward Hackett, City of Northfield Fire Department (right); Charles H. Horner, Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company, Galloway Township. (Side note: the engine they’re posing with was donated by their fire company to the training center.); and Henry Martinelli, City of Northfield Fire Department (Not shown); Charles F. Sear, Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company, Egg Harbor Township; and Aymond Wensel, Jr., Germania Volunteer Fire Company, Galloway Township.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Hallway Mattress Fire

On April 24, 2019, the Passaic Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment house on Aspen Place for an activated fire alarm on the eighth floor. Engines 1, 2, 3 and Ladder 2 responded. As units ascended the stairs to investigate the alarm they were met with a mattress fire in the hallway. Companies were able to contain the fire with multiple water cans without any extension and used fans to ventilate.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Early Morning Roof Fire in E. Orange

On April 3, 2019, the East Orange Fire Department was dispatched to Evergreen Place for a fire. Companies arrived to heavy fire and smoke showing from the roof a daycare center. As crews made it to the roof, the fire was found to be mostly contained to the AC unit but had already extended to the roofing material. The heavy fire was quickly knocked down with a handline, but crews conducted extensive overhaul opening up the roof and top floor ceilings to douse hotspots and check for extension. All East Orange companies operated on scene while the city was covered by Bloomfield, Irvington, and South Orange.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Clifton Strip Mall Fire On March 30, 2019, Clifton Engines 6 and 2, and Truck 2 were dispatched to Route 46 for an activated fire alarm. A few minutes after dispatch, crews were advised by headquarters they were receiving multiple calls for heavy smoke showing from Bruno’s Pizza and filled out the assignment. Engine 6 arrived to heavy smoke showing from the pizzeria. The bulk of the fire was located in the kitchen and crews were able to prevent the fire from extending to the adjoining stores, but the strip mall was evacuated. Coverage was provided by Nutley, Montclair, Passaic and Paterson.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

Garbage Truck Fire in Montclair On April 3, 2019, the Montclair Fire Department was dispatched to Prospect and Claremont Avenues for a garbage truck fire. The initial caller reported visible flames showing from the top of the truck. Car 6 was first to arrive and found the truck had dropped its load in the middle of Prospect Avenue; the pile was on fire, but not the truck. Engine 1 stretched an attack line while Engine 3 hit a hydrant to feed them while the crews from Trucks 1 and 2 used pike poles to break apart the garbage.

Eventually a backhoe was brought in to further break up the pile.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Looking Back

City of Bridgeton Fire Department in the late 1800s.

- Fire News photo from the Dennis C Sharpe collection

The Atlantic City Fire Department era of “Boardwalk Wagons” and “Hose Wagons” when the stations ran two-piece companies in the 1970s.

- Fire News photo

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Firehouse Kitchen

Fire Prevention Month

By Ray Cooney While re-editing past shows, in preparation for our October national syndication, I came across the episode I filmed in Long Meadow, Massachusetts. My guests were two firefighters named Carl Z. and Andy M. While talking and having some laughs, the subject of fire prevention came up. It was mentioned how important this is for all of us, not just children.

I run fire prevention in my little hamlet of Bayport, New York. I took over the program about 15 years ago, when I first joined the Bayport Volunteer Fire Department. Being a probie at the time, I had to attend all events, as every good probie does. One of these events is conducting fire prevention at the local elementary school. Fire prevention is conducted by taking a fire truck and five or six firemen and visiting the school. Here, we discuss “stop, drop and roll,” the need for a meeting place outside your house in case of a fire, having working smoke detectors and so on.

The first time I was a part of this event, the senior man that was running it didn’t know how to get the children engaged. He told the children that if you get stuck in a house fire, you would turn into a French fry! The children were horrified. I tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Let me give this a try.”

Having taught martial arts to children since I was 15 years old, I knew how to get the children to understand and be a part of the activities. I went right into Firefighter Ray mode. I dropped to the ground and

had them all crawling around low (pretending there was smoke above).

The children, and other firefighters, were all laughing and engaged in the activity. For any of you civilians reading this, the way it works in the fire department is, if you do something good, it becomes all yours.

Hence, I have been running the fire prevention program for Bayport since that day.

Back to the Long Meadow Fire Department. While cooking, Carl asked if I ever had the teacher’s get involved to entertain the children more. This was not something I had thought to do. I incorporated this idea last October. We dressed up one of the teachers in bunker gear and performed a “mock” forcible entry drill and it was a hit! This will now be part of my fire prevention every year.

A reminder: Firehouse Kitchen will be nationally syndicated this month! Be sure to search your tv guide to see where you can find us or visit our website!! To find out more about Firehouse Kitchen or how to become a sponsor, visit firehousekitchenshow.com or e-mail me at firehousekitchentv@gmail.com.

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A brand new E-One pumper built for the Department of Defense. This pumper is assigned to Pacatinny Arsenal Military Facility.

Custom four-wheel-drive service truck operated by Jesse’s Power Shop, Inc. This company provides 24hour service for repairs on all emergency vehicles in the New York-New Jersey areas.

This is a former Fire Island (NY) brush truck. It is fully restored and privately owned.

FOOLS Fire Muster The FOOLS (Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society) organization hosted their fifth annual fire muster and model show on August 17, 2019, in Parsippany at the Parsippany P.A.L. building.

Various model builders and collectors from all over the tri-state area participated in the show.

Vendors of all sorts were selling their products and also showing how they make the models. There was a decent display of modern and antique fire apparatus in the parking lot.

- Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

From left to right: Former Croton-on-the-Hudson pumper. Now privately owned.

Former Auxiliary Civil Defense 1952 L-85 Mack pumper. It served Irvington and is now privately owned. Former General Electric Fire Brigade Pumper was acquired by the city of Newark many years ago and completely restored. It was made up to be Newark Fire Department Engine 4. It is used as a public relations vehicle and is also available in case needed for an LODD.

Cradle of Liberty Antique Muster On August 4, 2019, the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus held their annual fire muster at Cooper River County Park in Pennsauken. This annual event highlights vintage fire apparatus and preserving the history of the fire service. Privately- and department-owned fire apparatus were in attendance. This year’s show had 50 pieces of antique fire apparatus and other antique emergency vehicles. There were demonstrations of the apparatus pumping water out of the Cooper River. The Cradle of Liberty organization was founded back in 2006 with members living in NJ, PA, and DE. These individuals are private apparatus owners. Around 2016, the organization was made aware of a possible facility becoming available to them at a more convenient location for everyone. The group became aware of an old fire house in Swedesboro. The Cradle of Liberty organization preserved the fire house and turned it into a museum.

- Fire News photos by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

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Dover International Speedway Hosting NFFF Fundraiser On October 6

Dover (DE) International Speedway is hosting a fundraiser for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation on Sunday, October 6, before its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race.

This is the 12th straight year Dover International Speedway and the NFFF have teamed up for a fundraiser. All told, the partnership has raised almost $900,000 for the families of fallen firefighters Dover International Speedway’s Smokehouse package costs $109 through Thursday, September 5 when the price is raised to $129. All are welcome, with proceeds benefitting the NFFF. The package includes the following items: • A Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race ticket • Trackside Access pass for fans to walk the frontstretch of the Speedway on October 6 • An all-you-can-eat buffet • NASCAR driver appearances The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes while providing resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives Since 2008, the program has raised $889,654.36 for the NFFF. Last year’s program included visits from NASCAR drivers Ryan Blaney and Corey LaJoie and raised almost $81,000.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, created by Congress in 1992, provides resources to assist families of fallen firefighters and helps the fire service community reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.

The October 6 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race is the 100th NASCAR Cup Series race in Dover International Speedway's history and the fourth race of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series' 10-race postseason. Dover International Speedway will be the 10th track in the United States to have hosted 100 or more NASCAR Cup Series races.

For more information, call or text Dover International Speedway Business Development Representative Kristyn Gates at 302-553-6558.

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GENNARO ANNOUNCES NEW FIREJEWELRY.COM WEBSITE The NEW FireJewelry.com website by Gennaro Jewelers has arrived with a great deal of “buzz” in the firefighting /EMS community! Celebrating their 95th year in business, Gennaro Jewelers has created an exciting new website featuring the very best in fireman rings, pendants, Maltese crosses, St. Florian medals, Chief’s rings, Captain’s rings and so much more!

America’s largest first responder manufacturer, FireJewelry.com sells direct to the firefighting community. Featuring Sterling Silver charms (that fit ladies Pandora bracelets) to unique designs in lady firefighter rings … each ring is carefully handmade in the United States by old-world expert craftsmen.

Gennaro Jewelers unique rings have been created by an award-winning jewelry designer and created to feature your proud membership in an elite group …firefighting!

Firejewelry.com welcomes custom watches and ring designs. Designers are on the premises to create special awards and anniversary gifts. Visit the NEW website: Firejewelry.com or email questions or ideas to Gary@GennaroJewelers.com

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Happy Birthday, Smokey Happy birthday Smokey the Bear as he leads the Buena Vista Township 4th of July Parade. Smokey’s official birthday is August 9, 1944.

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EMSCNJ Awards Memorial Scholarships The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) has awarded seven Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarships this year to graduate students who are EMSCNJ-affiliated volunteers pursuing medicalrelated careers. The 2019 recipients are: Kaitlyn A. Brown, Hazlet First Aid & Rescue Squad; Alecia Cunniff, Montgomery (NJ) EMS and Villanova University (PA) EMS; Daniel Klyde, Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Ridgewood EMS; Brooke Mason, Spring Lake First Aid and Emergency Squad; Austin Miller, Mahwah EMS; Daniel Sheldon, Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad; and Elizabeth Vander Valk, Lincoln Park First Aid Squad. (Pictured): EMS Council of New Jersey President Barbara Platt and EMSCNJ Treasurer and Gail Lawrence Scholarship Committee Chair Ken Weinberg pose with grant recipients (left to right) Elizabeth Vander Valk, Daniel Klyde and Kaitlyn Brown.

- Fire News photo courtesy of Sylvie Mulvaney; EMSCNJ

Cadets Receive EMSCNJ Scholarships Dozens of applicants competed this year for 11 cadet scholarships of $1,000 each from the EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ). AT&T contributed $7,000 in support of this year’s cadet scholarship program. The 2019 Cadet Scholarship recipients were: Jacob Aidlen, Freehold First Aid Squad; Gracious Anithanam, Montgomery EMS; Jeffrey Brodhecker, Roxbury Company 1 Fire and EMS; Andrzej Buniowski, Somerville Rescue Squad; Julia DelMastro, Ringwood Ambulance Corps; Skyler Ford, Springfield First Aid Squad; Joshua Jacoves, Tinton Falls EMS North; Omar Khasawneh, East Millstone First Aid Squad; Corinne Minunni, Ringwood Ambulance Corps; Scholarship recipients (left to right) Jacob Aidlen, Andrzej Dylan Roule, Montville Township First Aid Squad; Carley Tamburro, Buniowski, Gracious Anithanam, Skyler Ford, Julia DelMastro, Omar Khasawneh, Corinne Minunni, Joshua Jacoves and Carley Tamburro.

Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps - Fire News photo courtesy of EMSCNJ Cadet Scholarship Committee Chairperson Mary Claire Sylvie Mulvaney EMSCNJ Shiber (left) and President Barbara Platt (right) with 2019 Cadet

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Belleville House Fire

On April 8, 2019, the Belleville Fire Department responded to Garden Avenue for a house fire. On arrival, Car 2 found a moderate smoke condition showing from a large 2-1/2 story wood frame.

A mutual aid engine from North Arlington and a truck from Nutley also responded. Crews were able to quickly locate the fire and it was placed under control in under 20 minutes. North Arlington and Bloomfield provided house coverage.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti

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Electrical Fire in Mays Landing

The volunteer fire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale, and Cologne responded to Harding Highway on March 3, 2019, for a structure fire. Dispatch advised units that a receptacle was on fire and the occupant thought the fire was out. Upon the arrival of Mays Landing Tender 1819, Firefighter Matt Robison established command and reported nothing showing from the exterior.

Cologne Chief Shawn Vallauri arrived and assumed command.

Firefighters entered the structure and investigated the room where the faulty receptacle was located. They opened up the wall around the receptacle to check for extension.

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Up Close & Personal Atlantic City Fire Department (ret.)

Captain Bob Van Dyke at the Wheaton Arts Firefighter Family Fun Day on August 18, 2019, as he photographs some real nice looking antique apparatus.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

New Milford Fire Department past Chief and now Lieutenant Ross Rhein and Captain Robert O’Brien from Fire Co.1 - Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Germania firefighter Ashley Emmell.

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Up Close & Personal Members of Hasbrouck Heights with Engine 1 at the Saddle Brook wetdown for the new Engine 2.

- Fire News photo

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Members of the Fairfield Fire Department had to christen one of their newest members at his first wetdown in Ramsey, showing “you must keep your probies clean at all times.”

- Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

A Newark lieutenant gets drenched during overhaul at a vacant dwelling fire on Mt. Prospect Avenue on July 30, 2019.

- Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

Past-Chief Bob Ryan checking his air pack and gear after a kitchen fire in New Milford.

-Fire News photo by Chris ‘Doc’ Denton

Germania firefighter Brad ‘Bam’ Miller at the controls of Engine 2626 at an Odessa Avenue Fire on July 3, 2019.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

Silverton Fire Company Chief Robert Sinnott on scene of an MVA with entrapment on August 12, 2019.

- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti