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In this issue... Arlington Three Alarm Mt. Arlington Fire Department responds to a fire in a local pub. See page 8
Paterson Fire: One Loss, Four Saves A fast-moving three alarm takes out the fire structure, but four houses are saved. See story on page 13
Cooperation Saves the Day in Moorestown Moorestown VFD is aided by three civilians and save two youngsters in house blaze. See story on page 16
Collings Lake MVA A heavy entrapment brings out fire, police, rescue and aviation units. See story on page 22
Rescue in Piscataway New Market FD teamwork safely removes injured worker from rooftop. See story on page 26
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ANNOUNCEMENTS N. CENTERVILLE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
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The North Centerville Fire Company will hold a St. Patrick’s Day party on March 16, 2013 from 2000 to 0100/17 to raise funds towards the construction of the North Centerville 9/11 Memorial. Ticket price is $35 (table of 10 is $300. Save $50 when you bring your friends!). Tickets include DJ, food, beer and wine. For information and tickets call 732-264-9404; Ext. 6. All proceeds go to the 9/11 Memorial fund.
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Photographers Who Needs Them? Most of you do not know who Pete Souza is. He is a photographer who takes approximately 500 to over 1100 photographs a day of one person. He is President Barack Obama’s personal photographer. Yes, for over 50 years the White House has had and continues to have a staff of photographer who shadows the president. He documents all of the president's activities and stays with him for his entire day, no matter how long it is. In 1861, Alexander Gardner was appointed to the staff of General McClellan as a military photographer. Today, most of our local political leaders follow suit and have photographers that come to events with them. Some are professional photographers and some are aids who carry a camera. The intention is the same and that is to document the activities so everyone can see the great things they do for us. My first fire photographically inspiring moment came to me in 1960 as I looked at images of the Fire Department of the City of New York in action as I read their monthly publication known as the WNYF (With the New York Firefighter). To a child in the days of black-and-white TV and AM radio, the photos took me to a world that I eventually became part of. To the firefighter, the WNYF served as a teaching tool and was the inspiration for many of the magazines and newspapers that you see today. Janet Kimmerly, editor for the WNYF, continues the tradition of producing a publication that is a teaching tool and a compliment to the FDNY. Nice job Janet! Does your department have a photographer who documents your training activities and calls? Does your department have photographs of each member so that if the need arises you can show the community who risks their lives for them? Identification card photos serve a purpose, but their purpose is limited and at times unflattering. You should have quality headshots for everyone. All departments should assign a member to be a Public Information Officer who regularly takes photographs, writes news releases and informs the community of what the department is doing on a daily basis. Social media such as Facebook and photo hosting sites such as Flickr can be beneficial to your department when used properly and I emphasize properly. Remember this: If you do not take photographs yourself, someone else will and the image that is published in the local paper may not be a positive one. That person may know nothing about the fire service and the photos that are used may be unflattering to your department. Get to know your Fire News photographers. They are happy to assist you with providing photographs if you do not have a department photographer. It is time for your department to make sure everyone can see the great things that you do through the world of photography! - Dennis
The proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and will be hosted by the Goshen Volunteer Fire Co. In order to make things more enjoyable and to raise more money, a Firematic Flea Market and an antique fire truck muster have been added. The events will be held Sunday, June 2, 2013, with a rain date of June 9, 2013. For more information contact Goshen VFC Chief Frank Svitak at 609-4658714 or statin74@comcast.net.
RESPONSE TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS Do you know the nine questions you should ask that could help keep you and your firefighters out of harm’s way in a potentially violent situation? As the tragic events in Webster, NY showed, not every violent incident can be anticipated. But fire, EMS, and law enforcement experts agree that being prepared can often make a difference. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is joined by the IAFC, CFSI, NFPA, and NVFC in this new effort to get fire chiefs, company officers and firefighters to ask critical questions that will help evaluate a department’s ability to effectively deal with a violent situation. Nine Questions You Should Ask is the work of Chief John Oates of East Hartford, CT, based on the report from a focus group of fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders held last year in Baltimore. The full report is available here. www.lifesafetyinitiatives.com/12/FLSI12_FinalReport.pdf. Following is a summary of Nine Questions You Should Ask. Detailed information on the questions and resource material, including the final report, are available at http://www.everyonegoeshome.com/news/2013/violentincidents_011113.html 1. Do you use risk/benefit analysis for every call? 2. Do you have an effective relationship at all levels with the law enforcement agencies in your community? 3. How good is the information you get from your dispatcher? 4. Do you allow members to “first respond” directly to the scene? 5. Does your law enforcement agency use an incident management system? 6. When responding to a potentially violent incident, do you seek out a law enforcement officer when you arrive? 7. Have you told your fire officers/personnel that it is OK to leave the scene if things start to turn bad? 8. Is there a point where you don’t respond or limit your response to violent incidents? 9. Is your uniform easily mistaken for law enforcement?
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.
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Four Alarm in Upper Saddle River
In the early hours of January 11, 2013, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department was requested for a structure fire on Sandstone Ridge. Upper Saddle River Police responded and confirmed a fully involved dwelling fire. Second alarm assignments were immediately initiated and neighboring towns responded. Primary searches of
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Search Proves Negative at Margate Blaze
Victim Found in Rutherford Fire
Them City of Margate Fire Department responded on January 9, 2013 at 1830 to North Jefferson Avenue for a dwelling fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire pushing out the first floor windows of a two-story, wood frame structure. Assistance was provided by the Ventnor and Longport Fire Departments, and the City of Northfield Fire Department covered the City of Margate during the incident. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
On January 27, 2013, the East Rutherford Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a 2.5-story private dwelling. Civilians reported an occupant trapped on the second floor and a second alarm was requested. A male victim was later found and removed; firefighters were removed and began exterior ops. A third alarm was later requested. Several firefighters received nonlife threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Michael Coppola
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Arlington Three Alarm
Around 0415 on January, 11, 2013, the Mt. Arlington Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire at a local Eatery Pub 199 on Howard Boulevard. The initial alarm brought Picatinny Arsenal and Netcong as a RIT teams, and Jefferson #2 Engine for station coverage. As units were responding Assistant Chief Shatzel transmitted a second alarm bringing Jefferson's covering engine and a Quint to the scene, as well as Roxbury Co. 1 and 2 for a lad-
der and engine, and Hopatcong for station coverage. As Picatinny's ladder went into service, and Netcong RIT team went to work, additional RIT teams from Budd Lake and Randolph were brought into the scene. It took over a hour to bring the fire under control . There were no reported injuries at the scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation by Morris County Arson Unit and the ATF. - Fire News photo by Tom Finnegan
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Big Stop By Bergen, Passaic and Hudson FDs
On the evening of January 4, 2013, Rutherford Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the Ames Barbershop on Ames Avenue. On arrival heavy fire was found in the rear of the one-story commercial building, and an interior attack was initiated but quickly abandoned due to conditions. The fire destroyed the building with the majority of the roof collapsing, however companies did a fantastic job in keeping the fire from spreading to the attached fourstory commercial building. Multiple mutual aid companies from southern Bergen County, Hudson County and Passaic County were called to the scene or for cover. The fire was placed under control in about 2-1/2 hours. - Fire News photos page 11 by Peter Danzo. - Fire News photos on page 10 by Dane Policastro
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Three Alarm Damages/Destroys Five Homes
Just after 1630 on January 12, 2013, Paterson Fire Alarm received multiple calls for a fire in the area of Pearl and Carroll Streets. Immediately after dispatch, both BC-1 and BC-2 reported heavy smoke in the area of the box. On arrival the original fire building, a two-story flat roofed dwelling was well involved with extensions and reports of occupants trapped. A second and then third alarm was sounded. The fire destroyed the fire building and heavily damaged four others, several FF's suffered minor injuries and the fire took two hours to get under control. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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Hoarding, Snow Complicate Fire
The City of Pleasantville Fire Department dispatched Engine 1, Engine 2, Ladder 2, and Car 70 to North Main Street for a structure fire. A second alarm was struck immediately bringing in all off-duty personnel, as well as mutual aid. The fire was in a two-story wood frame dwelling with a front porch / parlor that was in possession of a hoarder that thoroughly blocked firefighters efforts to suppress the fire. With the help of extensive mutual aid, the fire was brought under control in three hours as a steady snow fell, further hampering
efforts. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and during the fire, while firefighters were operating in the rear of the structure, a rifle was discovered on the ground, which was turned over to the police. Responding were Pleasantville, Absecon, Northfield, Atlantic City Airport, Ventnor City, Atlantic City EMS, Atlantic County Fire Marshal, Absecon EMS, Atlantic County OEM, Atlantic City Electric, South Jersey Gas Co. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Ash Starts Herbertsville Fire On Thursday January 24, 2013, the Herbertstville Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire on Albermarle Road. Command requested a second alarm, quickly followed by a third. Brenton Woods, Pioneer Hose and Laurelton companies responded as mutual aid on-scene, while Point Pleasant responded as RIT. Heavy fire was coming from the rear of the single story house. Crews used interior and exterior lines to get a handle on the fire, resulting in a quick knock down on the fire. Fire Marshall Kevin Batzel, stated that the cause of the fire is believed to be improperly disposed of ash from a wood burning stove in the household. - Fire News photo by Mike Nowacki
Germania Beats House Fire The Germania Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched at approximately 1510 on February 2, 2013, to Duerer Street for a report of an explosion and smoke at a residence. Pomona Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched as mutual aid with the South Egg Harbor Volunteer Fire Company as RIT. Germania Engine 2635 arrived and quickly extinguished a small fire inside the residence. Also responding: Oceanville (covered Germania), Galloway EMS, Galloway OEM, Atlantic City Electric Co. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Bargaintown Car Fire The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company #2 responded to Ridge Avenue on January 12, 2013, at approximately 1515 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived to find the engine compartment of a pickup truck fully involved in the driveway of a single family dwelling. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire with no damage to the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Egg Harbor Township Fire Official. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Civilians, FF = Happy Ending The Volunteer Fire Department of Moorestown battled a second story attic/bed room fire on January 16, 2013 at 0752. Occupants were sleeping despite the fact that the fire was burning over the top of their second floor bedroom ceilings; smoke detectors did not activate. Passerbys Tim Clements and Mark Juliano began banging on the doors to alert the occupants. A young occupant answered and went back in to awaken his younger sister. Marian Boben, another passerby, assisted with providing a blanket and the warmth of her vehicle for the young occupants. - Fire News photo by Robert J. Worrell
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Police were called to a motor vehicle accident on Bedford Road and determined that the driver was uninjured. He was removed and involving an 18-year old borough resident. Police on scene con- was charged with reckless driving, intoxication, failure to wear a firmed the auto was overturned with the victim still inside. The seat belt and a violation of the probationary license law. - Fire News photo by Chris Denton Dumont Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to the scene
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Car Fire in Mays Landing The Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company (Station 18-1) from the Hamilton Township Fire Department in Atlantic County responded at approximately 0947 on November 25, 2012, to Clayton's Self Storage, for a report of a motor vehicle fire. Captain John Sauerwald arrived to find the fire was actually located in the rear of the storage facility. This information was relayed to Mays Landing Engine 1812 which altered its course of travel and arrived to find a fullyinvolved car. Firefighters stretched one line onto the fire and brought it under control quickly. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Hamilton Township Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
One Trapped in EH MVA The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to English Creek Avenue, north of High School Drive on November 23, 2012, at approximately 1120 for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Egg Harbor Township EMS and EHT Police were on location when Bargaintown Chief Bob Dube arrived and was informed they had one civilian trapped in the vehicle. Chief Dube had firefighters from Cardiff and Bargaintown remove the doors and roof of the car, allowing EMS and firefighters to remove him and be transported by ambulance to the trauma center. The cause of the crash is under investigation by EHT Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Collings Lakes MVA The volunteer fire stations 12-3 (Collings Lakes), 12-6 (Newtonville) were dispatched at approximately 1330 on January 13, 2013, for a motor vehicle crash with heavy entrapment on Route 322. Car 12-300, Collings Lakes Chief William Donnelly requested an additional rescue, Rescue 9, from the Hammonton Fire Department. Also requested were three Medevac helicopters.
The rescue was completed within 45 minutes, and the cause of the crash is under investigation by the New Jersey State Police. Responding were Collings Lakes, Newtonville, Hammonton, Buena Vista Township EMS, AtlantiCare EMS, New Jersey State Police, South Star, Medevac 2. -Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Westmont CPR Save
On October 26, 2012, Engine 1512, BLS 1557 and Medic 44 were dispatched for a respiratory arrest. Engine 1512 and BLS arrived on scene within minutes and found Haddon Township Police removing a patient from a vehicle in cardiac arrest. The quick actions of the police, medics, EMS and fire company resulted in this call being a save. Father Stephen Siniari - the cardiac patient - and his wife
recently came to the firehouse to thank everyone involved. Above: Firefighter Greg Filosa, Lieutenant Joe Piscopio, Firefighter/EMT Tyler Kondrla, Mrs Siniari, Father Stephen Siniari, Fiefighter Jeff Riley, Lieutenant Bob Callahan, Firefighter Tom Kettell Sr, Firefighter/EMT Ray Thanner. - Fire News photo by Dan Devitt
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Two Recovered by NJ State Police Dive Team
On Monday, January 7, 2013 around 1825 Budd Lake Fire and Rescue Squads responded to the Sandshore Road side of Budd Lake for people yelling for help. Two people that were outside heard the cries for help and attempted to rescue those who had fallen through the ice but due to cracking ice and darkness they directed fire crews to the location. Rescues crews with ice suits and special gear made their way to the spot and searched for three hours rotating crews in and out. Sadly the search was called off at 2130 and a recovery mission was started the next day at 0800. The NJ State Police dive team spent the next two days in and out of the frozen waters using sonar and other high tech devices and, after two days, eventually recovered the bodies of two 15 year old boys. Several area dive and ice rescue teams assisted in the search as well as the Morris County Prosecutors and Mutual Aid Coordinators office, NJ State Police and Mt. Olive Police. - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney
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Rescue in Piscataway
On Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 1321 a construction worker was injured on top of a commercial building being renovated. New Market Fire Department, Piscataway Police, Robert Wood Johnson EMS and JFK Medics were called to So. Randolphville Road, where the building is under renovation. New Market Engine-1 crew, Lt. Chevalier Jr. and Lt. Jones were able to climb scaffolding and gain access to the injured construction worker and were able to stabilize him and wait on EMS. New Market Ladder Truck-6 used the 100-foot E-1 platform to accept the Stokes litter an transfer the worker to waiting EMS. - Fire News photos by Bill Lemire
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Candidate firefighters from the Atlantic City Fire Department are put through their paces as they go through the rigors of training. The firefighters were hired through a SAFER grant. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Scouts Work On Their Badges in Flanders
Boy Scouts from Troop 156 of Flanders, came to the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad to work on their first aid merit badges the weekend of January 19, 2013. EMS Division Captain Nicole Shields, center, worked with troop members, including her son, Brandon, 12, left, and Jason Cartier, 12. Capt. Shields watched as the boys practiced putting a sling on an injured arm. The boys must master this and other skills ranging from getting an injured hiker out of the woods to recognizing strokes and heart attacks to earn their badges. - Fire News photo by Doug Fenichel
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Farmington 2013 Installation The Farmington Volunteer Fire Company #4 held their annual installation dinner on January 12, 2013, starting the company’s 75th year of service. Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe presented certificates to firefighters for their many years of membership. Chief Tilley then presented past-Chief James Garth, Sr., a plaque for 40 years of dedicated service. FF Brandon Parker was presented Firefighter of the Year for spearheading the refurbishment of the company's 1986 Pierce. Chief Tilley presented Chief’s Awards for Valor for several members of the fire company who worked for seven hours during the wind event on June 30, 2012. These firefighters, under the command of Captain Harry Goodman, worked to mitigate a possible propane rupture at a propane storage facility while at the same time perform evacuations of homes affected by the storms while also responding to and investigating alarms. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Carlstadt 2013 Installation
On January 4, 2013, the Carlstadt Fire Department installed its 2013 officers. Jarrett Milligan received his chief's badge from his wife Jen, daughter Quinn and Rhode Island firefighter Sean Donahue; Assistant Chief Robbie Popejoy received his badge from his wife Terry and son Michael; Deputy Chief Thomas Sabia received his from his wife Karen and daughter Melissa; and Battalion Chief Tony D'Amico received his from his wife Alyssa, mother Carmela and brother Felix. This years officers are: President of the Board Daniel J. Eckert; from Engine Company One: Captain Dennis Kronyak Jr., 1st Lieutenant Steve Capuano and 2nd Lieutenant Steven Lahullier; Engine Company Two: Captain John Harr, 1st Lieutenant TJ Ondrof and 2nd Lieutenant Walter Stankiewicz; Engine Company Three: Captain Matt Moran, 1st Lieutenant Gene Popejoy, and 2nd Lieutenant Gary Colombo; Truck Company One: Captain Daniel J. Eckert, 1st Lieutenant Thomas Llewellyn and 2nd Lieutenant Steve Sass Jr.; Rescue Company: Captain Henry Riveros, 1st Lieutenant Jason Colombo and 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Biggy. At the conclusion Chief Jarrett Milligan presented Battalion Chief Tony D'Amico with his chief’s white helmet. - Fire News photos by Dan Eckert
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Carlstadt DPW Workers Honored On the evening of January 4, 2013 at the Carlstadt Fire Departments Installation of 2013 officers, the Carlstadt Fire Department along with the Borough's Mayor and Council made a special presentation to Jimmy Wilkinson and Paul Squeo of the town's Department of Public Works (DPW) in recognition and with grateful appreciation for their selfless actions during Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012. Around midnight of October 29, 2012, the two men used a DPW vehicle to gain access to the lower portion of town and assist with the evacuation of firefighters. They then joined the rescue team and worked throughout the night and early morning assisting in the evacuation of the citizens of Moonachie. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
Operation Santa’s Helpers On December 16, 2012, members of the Carlstadt, East Rutherford and Hawthorne Fire Departments, along with a group of teachers from Hasbrouck Heights and Maria Party Planner, took part in a trip to Union Beach as part of "Operation Santa's Helpers" to deliver toys and supplies to the town heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy. Faith Fill, a resident of Carlstadt, along with her friend Lauren Paci, were the organizers of the event. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
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The officers and members of the Westmont Fire Company No. 1 are pleased to announce the graduation of two new volunteer firefighters, Barbara Hauber and Donald Richards. They recently finished the 168-hour Firefighter I Training Course, and a graduation was held at the Camden County College Regional Fire Training Academy on December 7, 2012. Both graduates have been active members on the Ambulance Squad for numerous years. - Fire News photo by Dan Devitt Westmont Fire Company No. 1 has received a donation from the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation. This foundation is named after a local businessman and former mayor of Haddon Township. The donation will be used to replace equipment and purchase new training equipment for the members to use. During his lifetime, Mr. Rohrer played a major role in a variety of charitable and fundraising and community improvement activities and contributed to numerous educational and charitable causes. Mr. Rohrer’s daughter Linda brought her grandson Griffin to the Fire Station to present members of the Westmont Fire Company No. 1 with the donation. Above are: Captain Dan Devitt, Chief John Medes, Linda Rohrer and her grandson Griffin Clark, Assistant Chief Mike Vitelli, Assistant Chief Bill Tessing III. - Fire News photo courtesy Dan Devitt
The Atlantic County Firefighters Association held their reorganization meeting and swore in their officers for 2013 on January 16, 2013, at the Egg Harbor City Fire Department. New Jersey Senator James Whalen gave remarks and thanked firefighters for their efforts during the Derecho and Super Storm Sandy, as many firefighters themselves were victims of those storms and are still struggling to recover, yet they responded to help others in need. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
September 11th 10 Year Commemorative
Coin All proceeds from the sale of this coin will go to support a September 11th memorial fund in Orange County NY as well as the FDNY VFW post and the New Yoek Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. The September 11 Anniversary Fund is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan and all donations are tax dedutable.
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Fire News, March 2013, Page 33
Up Close & Personal Carlstadt Fire Department Past Chief Dan Eckert and Wood Ridge Past Chief Tom Bischoff, Jr., were in attendance at the installation of 2013 Carlstadt Fire Chief Jarrett Milligan. Chiefs Eckert and Bischoff are Jarrett's cousins. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
Carlstadt ex-Chief and his brother-in-law Wood Ridge ex-Chief Tom Bischoff, Jr. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
Mrs. Claus, Santa, and Smokey Bear pose for photos following their visitation at the annual Farmington Volunteer Fire Company breakfast in December. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Up Close & Personal Wood Ridge Ex Chief Tom Bischoff, Jr., and Carlstadt Fire Captain Dennis Kronyak, Jr., who is also a Fire Lieutenant with the Wood Ridge Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert
The Mutual Aid Auxiliary which includes the Ladies Auxiliaries of Apshawa, Bloomingdale, Butler, Kinnelon, Pompton Lakes, Riverdale and Wanaque, held their annual Mutual Aid Chili Cook-Off on January 26, 2013. The winner this year was Kinnelon Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Mia Comes (left) and Maribeth Smialek. All the proceeds of the event are donated to the NJ Firemen?s Home and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. - Fire News photo by Dawn Hudson
Firefighter Bob Cirillo of the Atlantic City Airport Fire Department at a January 25, 2013, job in Pleasnatville, fighting the cold and a stubborn fire in a house owned by a hoarder. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger photo
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