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In this issue... Three Dead in Paterson Three Alarm Several firefighters and civilians also injured in the blaze. See story on page 12
Over 50 Respond to Cherry Hill Blaze An office building fire on a hot and humid night dehydrates firefighters. See story on page 16
Commercial Fishing Vessel Burns Cape May, USCG and Erma fire departments take on a fishing boat fire. See story on page 24
Tough Extrication on the AC Expwy Cardiff and Farmington encounter a rollover in a precarious position. See story on page 34
Verona Fire Department Receives Grant Grant received from FM Global for fire prevention program. See story on page 51
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Is Your Fire Prevention Program Ready to Go? Summer is over and students and teachers have returned to school for another exciting year of education. Now is the time to meet with your fire prevention committee to review what you are going to do to educate the kids on the importance of fire safety. Fire safety programs should be kept simple. Have you ever thought of how much information a child can retain in a 45-minute lesson? Keep in mind that every child is unique and will learn in their own way and at their own pace. I encourage you to visit www.pbs.org/parents/goingtoschool/grade_by_grade.htm. This Website gives you some insight on how kids learn. Teachers spend years perfecting their craft. Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher for recommendations on working with specific groups of students. As a teacher of Fire Safety, you can benefit from understanding how children
learn. At an early age, explaining the difference between a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke alarm can be extremely confusing. Keep it simple by making sure the kids understand that when they hear the beep coming from any detector or alarm, they need to respond in a specific way. Older children might enjoy a scientific lesson on the differences between the two detectors. Know your audience. Our goal is to educate and to re-educate people on the basic principals of fire safety in the home. Whether you do it at the school or at the firehouse, remember the knowledge that you instill in children on the topic of fire safety will stay with them for the rest of their lives. A successful education about fire safety is up to you. The Fire Safety Educators Associations say it best, fight fires through education.
The Englewood Cliffs VFD will hold an Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast on October 21, 2012 at the firehouse at 475 Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs from 0800 to 1300. The cost is $5 per plate. Tickets will be available at the door and in advance. For more info or tickets, stop by the firehouse any Thursday evening between 2000 and 2200 or call Matt Nikow at 267-216-6044 or e-mail: mattnikow@ gmail.com.
FDNY HONOR LEGION TO HOLD SEMINAR The FDNY Honor Legion will be holding a seminar with DC Vincent Dunn (FDNY ret.) as he speaks on “The Strategy of Firefighting.” DAC John Norman (FDNY ret.) will speak on “One and Two Family House Fires,” and BC Frank Montagna (FDNY) will speak on “Natural Gas Emergencies: What You Need to Know.” All three will speak on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Suffolk County Community College-Van Nostrand Theater, located on Crooked Hill Road in Brentwood, NY. The cost is $75. To pre-register, mail your check to FDNY Honor Legion, Dan Ward, 79 Rita Drive, East Meadow, NY, 11554. For further information contact Battalion
The Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Marlboro Twp will sponsor an antique car and truck show on September 23, 2012 from 1000 to 1400 at the Marlboro Plaza (Marlboro Plaza includes Staples, Kohls and McDonalds) on Route 9 North and Route 520 (Robertsville Road). Trophies will be awarded. There s a $10 entrance fee for competitors and all vehicles are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company #1 restoration of its 1940 GMC fire truck. Contact Brandon for any questions at bbeja81689@yahoo.com or 908-692-6430.
GOLF TOURNEY Flanders firefighters and EMS providers will sponsor a golf tournament on September 25, 2012 to raise money for high school scholarships in memory of a fallen firefighter. The Second Tom Shields Memorial Classic Golf Classic will tee off with a shotgun start at 1000 on September 25 at the Minebrook Golf Club in Hackettstown. Breakfast and registration starts at 0830. The fire company is still offering sponsorships and there is still space available for foursomes. Information about sponsorships and playing is available at 973-584-7805 or by visiting the fire company's Web site, www.flanders-fire-rescue.org. Individuals can participate for $125; a foursome is $460. Sponsorships are available from $100 to $2,500. In addition, contributions for door prizes are appreciated. Information is available by calling the firehouse at(973-584-6745 or by calling 908-8872137.
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Flanders firefighters and emergency medical personnel will sponsor a blood drive from 1500 to 2000 on September 27, 2012 at the Flanders firehouse at 27 Main Street in Flanders. The blood drive will be conducted by the Blood Center of New Jersey, which supplies many area hospitals with blood and blood products. Donors will have the opportunity to take advantage of one of the Blood Center's services that allows contributing twice as much blood, but returns plasma and other products to the donor so they actually leave feeling better. In addition, the Blood Center will make a contribution to the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad if 30 or more people donate blood. People can make a reservation by calling 973-676-4700 x 151.
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Interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science? NJCU will be holding their fall semester Open House in Jersey City on the main campus Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 0900 to 1300 and at the Communiversity, Wall campus on Thursday, November, 1, 2012, from 1630 to 1830. Come, meet the Professors and staff and learn what a degree in Fire Science at NJCU is all about. For more information please go the University’s Website at www.njcu.edu or contact Prof. Kevin S. Malley, Fire Science Chairperson at kmalley@njcu.edu or Anna Scanniello at ascanniell@ njcu.edu.
NEW POINT COMFORT ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW The New Point Comfort Annual Comedy Show will take stage in the Charles Gee Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 27, 2012. For more information check www.newpointcomfort.org.
The Town Bank Volunteer Fire Co will be selling 50-50 tickets, $5 per ticket, proceeds will go to the purchase of firefighting equipment. Drawing will be held at the Town Bank Volunteer Fire Co 224 Town Bank Rd., Cape May, on October 15 at 1900. For more information contact any member, find us on Facebook@ Townbank fire Station Sixtyone or call 609-886-5511 x-26.
PARSIPPANY 2ND ANNUAL CAR AND TRUCK SHOW Parsippany Rescue and Lake Parsippany Fire Department will hold their 2nd Annual Car and Truck Show on October 7, 2012 from 1100 to 1500. There will be classes for cars, jeeps, trucks (working and show0, motorcycle cruisers (HD and custom) and special apparatus (in-service and private). Food, soda, water (absolutely no alcohol permitted), a DJ and a 50/50 raffle are also featured. The show will be held at the Landex Plaza in Parsippany off Parsippany Road. Call 973-363-0660 or 973-887-9071 for more information.
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Not Clean Enough in Hackensack?
On July 22, 2012, Hackensack Fire Department, E-5, R-1 and E-4 with their Zodiac, and Deputy 2, D/C Fred Longobardi, responded to a reported "car in the river" behind a car wash on River and Anderson Streets. On arrival units confirmed that an elderly woman had driven her car, a Ford Escort wagon, into the river while exiting the car wash. An employee and a customer of the car wash jumped into the river and removed the woman prior to arrival
of emergency services. She was evaluated by EMS and found to not be suffering any injuries. The FD marine unit checked the car to confirm that no other occupants remained and then secured the vehicle so that it would not be swept downriver. Fire units then assisted a tow company with hooking up and removing the vehicle. The Bergen County Haz-mat response team also responded. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
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Carlstadt Fire Snuffed
On Saturday, August 28, 2012, at 0923, the Carlstadt Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on First Street. Chief Dan Eckert requested the first-due engine company to attach to a hydrant and attack the fire using two pre-connect handlines. As fire crews began their exterior attack, a team was sent inside to check for extension, and discovered the fire had extended into the dwelling. Interior crews were able to prevent the fire from entering any further and exterior crews were able to contain the fire to the exterior B side. Mutual aid crews from East Rutherford, Little Ferry, Moonachie, Passaic, Wallington and Wood Ridge responded to the scene. The Bergen County Arson Squad declared the cause undetermined. - Fire News photos by Dan Eckert
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Garage Fire in Mays Landing
One Civilian Burned at Audubon Fire
The Mays Landing (Station 18-1) and Laureldale (Station 18-3) Volunteer Fire Companies on July 10, 2012, at approximately 1000 to an Old Harding Highway address in Mays Landing for a report of a shed on fire. Mays Landing firefighters arrived with Chief Dave Connelley establishing command and ordered a line to be stretched to the rear of a garage at that location. Firefighters found a fire burning between a fence and the garage with the fire extending into the garage and the roof of the garage. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control, with firefighters performing an overhaul of the garage to check for extension. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
At 0745 on July 10, 2012, an apartment fire was dispatched in Audubon at White Horse Pike. Police arrived and confirmed a victim involved. Crews arrived and secured a water supply with a working fire on the ground floor of an apartment building. Command struck the all-hands box. A burn victim was found sitting in front of the building and was treated and transported by EMS to the trauma unit. Crews went in to operation with a 1-3/4 inch handline on a fire in the apartment. The fire was knocked down and placed under control with no injuries to firefighters. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Three Dead in Paterson Three Alarm
Lightning Strike in Buena Vista
At 0640 on July 25, 2012, a passing Paterson Fire Department ambulance discovered a working fire on Trenton and Maryland Avenues with people trapped. On arrival of E-3, heavy fire was showing from the first floor of the 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling rapidly extending with confirmed people trapped. A second alarm was transmitted as companies mounted an aggressive attack and conducted searches. Two victims were removed unresponsive from the attic and turned over to EMS as fire conditions deteriorated and a third alarm was requested. The fire was placed PWH in about 35 minutes and under control in 50 minutes with the home heavily damaged. The two victims removed from the attic were transported to St. Joseph's MC where they passed away the next day. An additional victim was found DOA in the building. Several other occupants and several firefighters where injured and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. - Fire News photo by Peter Danzo
On August 10, 2012, at 1100, the East Vineland (Station 12-2) and Richland (Station 12-1) Volunteer Fire Companies from Buena Vista Township responded to Tuckahoe Road and Cranbury Run, for a house struck by lightning. East Vineland Deputy Chief Brad Ruggeri (12-201) arrived and assumed command and instructed Engine 1223 to stretch a 1-3/4 inch line and firefighters under the command of East Vineland Deputy Chief Mark Corsiglia (12-202) who assumed operations, with the use of a thermal imager found a fire burning beneath the roof. Lightning struck a roof vent that was unhooked and sent a current through the house, starting a fire in the immediate roof area. Firefighters overhauled the area to ensure no extension took place, and the situation was placed under control at 1143. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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One Civilian Critical in So. Plainfield Blaze
Big Blaze in Newtonville
South Plainfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with an occupant trapped on the second floor of a two-story wood frame on August 12, 2012, at 0419. Capt. Joseph Abbruzzese went to search the second floor in full PPE with SCBA, without a hose line and found the victim trapped under an overturned table. After freeing the man, Capt. Abbruzzese, Lt Kevin Bulla and firefighters John Mocharski, Jr,. and Robert Barone carried the victim outside to EMS. He was flown out to Saint Barnabas Burn Center in critical condition. Engine 6 quickly knocked down the advancing fire. Truck 7 was sent to the roof to open up. Engines from New Market Fire and Plainfield Fire were the FAST units and North Stelton Fire was dispatched to the LZ. - Fire News photo by Thomas Scalera
On July 19, 2012, at 0350, the Newtonville (Station 12-6), Collings Lakes (Station 12-3), and Richland (Station 12-1) volunteer fire companies were dispatched to Jackson Road in the Newtonville section of the township for a report of a fully involved dwelling fire. Newtonville Chief Gene Sykes arrived to find a two-story wood frame dwelling well involved with fire through the roof. He requested mutual aid water tenders from the Landisville, East Vineland, and Weymouth Volunteer Fire Companies, followed shortly thereafter for a request for Water Tender Task Force Bravo. The fire was brought under control in an hour. Also responding were the Atlantic County Fire Coordinators, Atlantic County OEM, New Jersey State Police, Collings Lakes and East Vineland EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Germania, SEH Beat Trash Fire
On August 9, 2012 at 1940, the volunteer fire companies of Germania and South Egg Harbor responded to Route 30 and Frankfurt Avenue for a structure fire. Germania Chief Dave Simpkins arrived and established command and reported smoke in the structure. He had the first arriving Germania engine lead off with a 1-3/4 inch line into the rear of the structure where a bag of trash was found burning behind a freezer. The area was overhauled and the structure vented all units back in service within an hour. - Fire News photo byDennis C. Sharpe
Pleasantville Makes Quick Work of Fire
The City of Pleasantville Fire Department in Atlantic County responded on the evening of August 9, 2012, to the 300 block of East Bayview Avenue for a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fire at the rear of an abandoned structure that was quickly extinguished. The City of Northfield Fire Department responded Telesquirt 63 for mutual aid, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Hot and Humid at Cherry Hill Blaze On Monday, August 6, 2012, at 2200, the Camden County Communications Center dispatched an assignment in Cherry Hill Township for an automatic fire alarm activated at Adventure Unlimited, an office building on W. Route 70. The companies arrived and found smoke showing from a twostory office building. The first engine and ladder forced entry to the building and found a working fire on the second floor. Crews led off with two 2-1/2 inch lines and proceeded to the fire floor. The fire was found to be in a storage area and interior crews knocked the bulk of it down. Poor visibility and high heat prevented crews from locating hidden pockets of fire. Once the second floor was ventilated the members were able to completely extinguish the fire and begin overhaul. Acting Township Fire Chief Robert Giorgio was the Incident Commander. No injuries were reported but Re-Hab 13-8 from the Deer Park Fire Company was kept busy providing fluids to the nearly 50 firefighters and EMS personnel at the scene on a very humid night. - Fire News photo by John Axford
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Passaic Three Alarm Quenched On Friday, August 10, 2012, the Passaic Fire Department responded to Central Avenue on a reported fire. Companies arrived to find the rear of a three-story 40 x 60-foot occupied multiple dwelling well involved. With immediate exposure problems, a second alarm was requested. Crews quickly put large outside lines into operation as well as master streams. A third alarm was later called but not before companies began controlling the fire spread. Several firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion before the fire was placed under control. - Fire News photos by Michael J. Coppola/Public Safety Pictures
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Mt. Olive Van Fire
Late Afternoon on August 21, 2012, the Budd Lake and Flanders their front line on the fire, followed by Engine 59 who assisted with Fire Departments were dispatched to Route 80 East at mile marker extinguishing. Crews cleared up within a half hour and the highway - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney 28 for a van fire. Units arrived and found a van fully involved with was reopened. the grass starting to catch fire. Engine 95 arrived first and stretched
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On August 18, 2012, the Cape May Fire Department Duty Crew CShift was alerted along with the US Coast Guard Fire Department and TownBank Volunteer Fire Company of an activated fire alarm at the Harbourside Restaurant at South Jersey Marina on Route 109. Upon arrival of CMFD Chief 5100 reported a working fire. A structure fire assignment from Lower Township was dispatched bringing apparatus from Station 60 Villas and Station 62 Erma. First arriving unit 5130 stretched two handlines into the building and began aggressively extinguishing the fire. The fire was spreading in the roof area above the drop ceiling which required vertical ventilation by the USCGFD personnel. The fire was extinguished in approx 30 minutes and extensive overhaul was performed. Traffic was snarled for hours due to the main artery into the City of Cape May being shut down for approximately 3-1/2 hours. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Paterson Three Alarm
Around 2145 on August 10, 2012, the Paterson Fire Department was called out for a reported house fire on Main Street. As units pulled up they were met by a good samaritan stating that he had helped several people from the fire and there were still more trapped on a fire escape. First arriving companies found heavy fire coming from the building and called for a second alarm on arrival. Companies went with exterior ops with fire blowing out of the second floor win-
dows on the Bravo and Charlie sides of the building. After the fire raced through the upper floors and roof, Paterson called for a third alarm. Tower 1 went up into ops to attack the fire from the roof with several handlines. Command placed the fire under control around midnight. One firefighter along with two residents were treated for injuries. - Fire News photo by Matt McKim
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CMFD Helps Battle Vessel Fire On July 19, 2012, the Cape May Fire Department was alerted along with the US Coast Guard Fire Department and the Erma Fire Company, for a commercial fishing vessel fire at Atlantic Capes Fisheries. Upon arrival, a working fire was relayed and, due to the difficulty of the fire, additional resources were called upon to assist. Personnel were on scene for hours gaining control of the fire and also pumping water from the vessel to avoid sinking it. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - Fire News photo by Robert Newkirk
Quick Work in Laureldale The Laureldale (Station 18-3), Mays Landing (Station 18-1) and Cologne (Station 18-5) Volunteer Fire Companies were dispatched at approximately 0250 on July 29, 2012, to Route 50 in Laureladale for a structure fire. Laureldale Assistant Chief Chris Tilley arrived and established command and reported smoke showing from a wood frame single-family dwelling. Firefighters found a bedroom fire at the rear of the structure and contained the fire to the room and contents, with smoke and heat damage to the remaining structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Detective Robeson of the Hamilton Township Police Department and Fire Inspector Frank Primevara. Also responding were Hamilton Township EMS and Hamilton Township Police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Vacant Building Burns in Cherry Hill
At 0430 on August 2, 2012, the Cherry Hill Fire Department was sent to investigate a brush fire in the 400 block of Browning Lane, located on the township’s east side. Squad Co. 13 responded solo. Upon arriving it was found that a long-vacant, two-story house was on fire. The home was situated on an overgrown parcel of land and the companies had to cut through a heavy metal fence to access the fire. Battalion Chief Tim McGeady placed all companies in-
service with master streams. Knowing the condition of the house, company members were held to an exterior attack. Chief McGeady utilized one Squrt, one ladder Play-Pipe, a BlitzFire and several handlines to control the fire. Assistant Chief Tom Kolbe responded on the all hands and assumed command of the fire. It took the members 20 minutes to knock down the fire and it was officially placed under control just after 0530. All six of the township
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On August 8, 2012, the City of Northfield Fire Department responded to New Road (U.S. Route 9) for a report of smoke showing from the roof at that address. Assistant Chief Ed Hackett arrived and assumed command. Firefighters searching the roof found a small fire burning a hole which was quickly extinguished. Firefighters overhauled the area around the fire to check for extension. This was the site of a previous multi-alarm fire on December 18, 2009. Also responding was the Northfield Police Department and Atlanticare EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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On August 6, 2012, at approximately 1655, Stations 18-1 (Mays Landing), 18-5, (Cologne), and 18-3 (Laureldale) were dispatched to the Sandpiper Apartments on Harding Highway for residential fire. Assistant Mays Landing Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived and assumed command and reported smoke showing from the windows on the A side front of a two-story multi-family building. Mays Landing Engine 1812 stretched a 1-3/4 inch line into the hallway and crews entered the fire apartment to find a stove fire with extension to the wall. Firefighters quickly contained the fire to the immediate area and overhauled the area to check for extension. Also responding: Hamilton Township Police, Hamilton Township EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
At around 1800 on July 17, 2012 a building fire was dispatched on Merchantville Avenue at a vacant school in Pennsauken. Pennsauken units along with Squad 13 from Cherry Hill (in town for a multi-town training) responded. A water supply was secured as crews led off with a 2-½ inch line. Command arrived and struck the all-hands box. Searches proved negative. Crews located fire conditions on the second floor in the auditorium section. The County Mobile Ventilation Unit was called to assist. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down as crews opened up to check for extension. The fire is under investigation by the Camden County Prosecutors Arson Unit, Pennsauken Police and Fire Department; no injuries were reported. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Garage Fire in Galloway The volunteer fire companies of Pomona (Station 26-3) and Germania (Station 26-2) responded at approximately 1245 on July 19, 2012, to Elton Lane in the Pomona section for a structure fire. Galloway Township Chief Ron Garbutt arrived first and assumed command and reported a working fire in a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling. Chief Garbutt requested a RIT from the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company, one engine and the cascade unit from the South Egg Harbor Volunteer Fire Company, and had Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company stand by at Pomona's station. Firefighters encountered intense heat as the main body of fire was in the twocar attached garage, which was brought under control quickly. Although the main body of fire was confined to the garage, the remaining home suffered extensive heat damage. Also responding: Absecon City Fire Department (Rescue 8), Galloway Police, the Galloway Fire Investigator, Galloway Township EMS, Atlantic City Electric and the South Jersey Gas Company. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
One FF Injured in Paterson Blaze
On Saturday, July 28, 2012, the Paterson Fire Department responded to Van Houten Street near Carrol Street for a reported fire. First arriving companies found a fully involved boarded up vacant 2-1/2 story, 40 x 60 foot dwelling. Crews quickly went to exterior attacks and started knocking down fire before second alarm companies could arrive with additional water. Crews continued exterior operations due to deteriorated structural stability. Several firefighters were rehabbed and one firefighter was transported to St. Joeseph's with minor injuries. - Fire News photos by Michael J. Coppola
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Mays Landing, Weymouth, NJFFS Respond to Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Weymouth (Station 18-4) and Mays Landing (Station 18-1) were dispatched on April 14, 2012 to Mizpah Road for a dwelling fire. Weymouth Chief John Carrigan arrived and established command and advised he had a mobile home well involved along with exposure to the immediate wildland and other structures. New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded with four engines and a plow, as they were on patrol at the time. The fire took approximately one hour to bring under control, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Also responding were Hamilton Township Police and Hamilton Township EMS. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Fast Action at Collingswood Blaze
On June 10, 2012, at 0530, Task Force 16 was dispatched in Collingswood for a reported dwelling fire on the 600 block of Linwood Avenue. Squad 16, secured its own water supply on the way in, to find fire conditions at the rear of the dwelling. The allhands box was struck. Crews went into operation with a 1-他 inch handline for fire on a rear deck. Crews reported negative extension inside the dwelling and placed the fire under control with no injuries reported. The Camden County Prosecutors Arson Unit had the fire under investigation. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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11 Units for Two-Car MVA The Newtonville (Station 12-6) and Collings Lakes (Station 12-3) Volunteer Fire Companies from the Buena Vista Township Fire Department were dispatched at 1449 on July 17, 2012, to the intersection of Jackson Road and Route 54 for an MVA with entrapment. Newtonville Assistant Chief Herbert Sykes arrived and reported a multi-vehicle accident with four victims; three in an SUV on its side in the woods along Route 54, and one in another vehicle that came to rest in the middle of Route 54 several hundred feet away. Collings Lakes Heavy rescue went to work on extricating the trapped victims in the SUV with Collings Lakes Assistant Chief Ed Jones heading rescue operations, and East Vineland EMS Assistant Chief Sorn Hudma assuming EMS operations. Once EMS personnel arrived, a request for four BLS units and two ALS units were requested along withfour medical air transports that landed in a nearby field. All units were clear of the scene at 1725. Responding were: Newtonville, Collings Lakes Fire and EMS, Buena Vista Township EMS, East Vineland EMS, Medic 16 and 4, Dorothy EMS, NJ State Police, Airships South Star, Medevac 5, Atlantic Air 2, Cooper 2, New Jersey Forest Fire Service. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Verona Handles Car Fire
The Verona Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire on Pompton Avenue in the Chase Bank parking lot at approx 0300 on July 22, 2012. VPD arrived and relayed info that the passenger compartment was heavily involved and that there were no exposure issues. E14 was on scene in a matter of minutes and stretched a 1-
3/4 inch pre-connect and had the bulk of the fire knocked down quickly. E11 arrived and pulled a second line to help with overhaul and hit any remaining hot spots. The fire was placed under control and units cleared in about a half an hour and there were no reported injuries. - Fire News photo by Tina Caridad
Rough Extrication on AC Expressway
On August 6, 2012 at 0824, the volunteer fire companies of Cardiff (Station 15-1) and Farmington (Station 15-4) responded to Milepost 9.1 eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway for a motor vehicle crash with overturn and entrapment. Cardiff Chief Rob Winkler arrived at 0827 and confirmed the overturn and pin. Chief Winkler requested a heavy rescue and firefighters from the nearby Atlantic City Airport Fire Department (Station 24-1). Rescuers had to secure the vehicle before extrication could begin, and once this was accom-
plished, rescuers began the tedious process of removing a lone female victim from the wreckage. At approximately 0951 extrication was completed with the victim transported to the Atlantic City Campus of the Atlanticare Medical Center by the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad. Responding were Cardiff, Farmington, ACY-IAP Fire Department, Bargaintown, Egg Harbor Township EMS, Atlanticare, New Jersey State Police, Atlantic City Expressway Maintenance. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Rio Grande, CMCH Respond to MVA
Rio Grande Fire Department and the Cape May Court House Volunteer Fire company responded to an early morning roll over on Indian Trail Road. The female occupant was extricated with the use of hydraulic tools in approximately an hour. Middle Township EMS transported the victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, to the hospital. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
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Upper Township MVA Upper Township Fire and Rescue crew responded to an MVA recently in which a female driver and child suffered non-life threatening injuries. The female drive had self-extricated, but both she and a child passenger were transported to Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. Marmora VFD assisted. - Fire News photo by Alan Dumoff
Bargaintown MVA The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched on August 15, 2012, to the intersection of Mill Road and Fernwood Avenue to assist the Egg Harbor Township Police and Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad with a multi-vehicle crash. Assistant Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command and was informed of fuel leaking into a storm basin. Command requested the Atlantic County Hazmat Team to the scene and had firefighters temporarily dam off the basin until the hazmat team arrived. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Farmington, Cardiff Handle Overturn The volunteer fire companies of Farmington (Station 15-4) and Cardiff (Station 15-1 were dispatched at 0642 on August 3, 2012, to Fire Road in the Farmington section for a motor vehicle crash. Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear and Farmington rescue 1547 arrived on location to find a utility bucket truck on its side with wires down and the truck leaking hydraulic fluid. As a precaution, the Atlantic County Hazmat Team was requested. A heavy wrecker was brought in to upright the truck with all units clearing by 0830. An investigation by Egg Harbor Township Police revealed the driver of the bucket truck was traveling with the boom raised, which caused it to become entangled in power lines, pulling down the lines, causing the vehicle to overturn. Also responding was the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad and the Egg Harbor Police Department. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Somers Point MVA The Somers Point Fire Department responded to the intersection of Bethel Road and Groveland Avenue for a two-car crash on August 12, 2012. Firefighters arrived to find two automobiles in the intersection with fluids leaking onto the roadway. Firefighters secured the vehicles and contained the spill before it made entry into the storm basins, and assisted EMS in the removal of one female. - Fire News photo by Carl Crossman
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Three Vehicle MVA in Hamilton Hamilton Township EMS responded to a three-vehicle rear-ender recently. One person, with a cardiac history was transported by the Rescue Squad to AC Mainland in Pomona. - Fire News photo by Alan M. Dumoff
Three-Car MVA in Verona A three-car MVA at the intersection of Grove and Linden Avenues in Verona last month sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries. VPD, Verona Rescue Squad, and the Verona Fire Department were dispatched to the intersection to find three vehicles involved with one rollover. The VRS tended to the drivers and passengers while police controlled traffic and conducted their investigation. VFD E11 and E14 staged about a block away on either side of the accident as a precaution. The cars were cleared and the intersection was re-opened in about 40 minutes. - Fire News photo by Tina Caridad
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Two-Car MVA in Cardiff
The Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company [Station-15-1] of the Egg Harbor Township Fire Department was dispatched July 28, 2012 at approximately 2130 to assist the Egg Harbor Township Ambulance Squad with an MVA at the intersections of Ridge and West Jersey Avenues. Cardiff Assistant Chief Steven Sear arrived and reported one vehicle was off the road overturned into the woods along the
bike path, with a second vehicle coming to rest along West Jersey Avenue. Cardiff firefighters rendered the vehicles inoperable and helped EMS in removing several victims from both vehicles. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Egg Harbor Township Police. Also responding was Atlanticare Paramedics. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Glasstown 37th Annual Muster
The Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade hosted their 37th Annual Muster at the Wheaton Arts Village in Millville, Cumberland County on August 19, 2012, in what was reported to be one of their best showings by apparatus attending, crowds, and peoples’ generosity. Approximately 27,000 people attended the show with 80 antique, modern, motor-driven, hand-drawn, and horsedrawn apparatus from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. Several events take place during the show including drafting, bucket brigades, and water barrel fights. The donations taken at the gate are divided up among several charities, and the event is always held on the third week in August. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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Randolph Holds Wetdown Randolph Fire Co. 4 of Ironia held a wetdown for their new 100-foot Platform Tower 52-43 at their firehouse on August 18, 2012. A ton of people came out to help celebrate the new truck. Many departments showed up to help wetdown the new truck, and all enjoyed the day. - Fire News photos by Matt McKim
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Verona FD Receives Grant The Verona Fire Department recently received a grant for fire prevention from FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers. Firefighter Laura Dewitt should be thanked for her efforts in applying for the grant. The grant will be used to help strengthen fire prevention efforts throughout the town. Over the years, FM Global has awarded millions of dollars in funding to fire departments worldwide.The VFD will use the grant money to purchase a laptop, projector, and other materials to be used in educating the public that a majority of property loss is preventable. Pictured from left to right are Verona Mayor Frank Sapienza, FF Laura Dewitt, FM Global Fire Service Program Coordinator John Antola, and VFD Chief Pat McEvoy. - Fire News photo by Tina Caridad
Pool Drill in Flanders The beautiful weather we're had over Labor Day sent lots of people to the backyard swimming pool. In preparation, firefighters and emergency medical technicians of the Flanders Fire Company #1 and Rescue Squad recently practiced responding to pool-related accidents and drownings. Lt. Nicole Shields says the best preparation is prevention, and offered some tips on behalf of the fire company. - Fire News photo courtesy of Doug Fenichel
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Forest Service Demo in Mays Landing
On August 1, 2012, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service Division C participated as part of a week-long public safety message at the Mays Landing Baptist Church Vacation Bible Study program whose theme was “Jesus To the Rescue.” The Forest Fire Service educated all in attendance on fire prevention and the use of the service’s K-9 unit. The K-9 unit did several demonstrations of tracking a lost person by scent detection. At the conclusion of the program, a guest appearance was made by Smokey Bear who greeted the children in the audience. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Mays Landing Demo a Hit
Pastor Jim Fulleylove, Jr., of the Mays Landing Baptist Church called Chief Dave Connelly of the Mays Landing Volunteer Fire Company and asked if the fire department would be interested in putting on a simulated rescue during their Bible camp week, which had the theme “Jesus to the Rescue.” On Thursday, August 2, 2012, Engine 1812 arrived and was parked in the rear for the kids to observe … and to cause a distraction as two fog/smoke machines were used to smoke up the main part of the church. After the smoke was heavy enough, a couple of windows were opened giving it the look of an actual fire. Firefighters arrived with lights and sirens to
the chants of the children outside saying “firemen help us, firemen help us.” Ladder 1815 and Tender 1819 arrived and crews from the ladder entered to search for a rescue dummy. The crew of Tender 1819 also stretched a line and simulated entering. A tender was hooked into the ladder, which placed its ladder pipe in service into the field next to the church. At the end of the program all of the children were able to use the booster hose to knock down wooden “flames.” The demo was a big hit for all and the children were also able to cool off by running under the fog pattern coming from the ladder pipe. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Surf City Fire Department held its annual block party at its fire house on August 4, 2012. The event was open to the public, firefighters, EMS, and their families. There was face painting, shell painting, a bouncy house and portable maze for the children. Traditional block party food was available. Newly designed fire and EMS t-shirts were also available A special appearance was made by Fire Station 343 honoring the fallen members of the FDNY. There was also a silent auction of donated items from local businesses and local sport teams. - Fire News photos by Chris Denton
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Diesel Mechanics Please contact us! Email us at info@blazeemergency.com or call 609-893-3600.
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Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. - is a family owned and operated business specializing in Technical Rescue and specialty fire suppression methods. Unlike many of the on line businesses out there our sales staff, comprised of experts in their respective fields, still provide onsite demonstrations and instruction. Additionally our trained staff provides follow up in service training on all products we sell. Do to the recent expansion of our sales are, we are currently looking for PartTime Sales reps as well as part time Vehicle Rescue instructors. Applicants should be energetic and self motivated. Sales Reps - Should have previous sales experience and the ability to combine cold calls along with station visits to create sales opportunities. Applicants must also possess an outgoing friendly personality and the ability to represent Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. at various trade shows. Instructors - should be state certified in vehicle rescue and have the ability to present both hands on and class room presentations. Applicants should also possess the ability to demonstrate products during training events.
Current positions available:
Morgantown, WV
Sales Rep
Northern VA
Sales Rep
Delaware
Sales Rep/Instructor
Central - NY
Sales Rep
Southern NJ
Sales Rep/Instructor
Nothern NJ
Sales Rep/Instructor
(specializing in Water Rescue)
Interested parties should email their resume to: career@midatlanticrescue.com
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New Tanker in Marmora
On August 14, 2012, Cape May County, Marmora held a drill at the school next to the fire house, to help train their members on their new Ferrara Tanker. The members, along with junior members, learned about the truck and how to fill the drop tanks and other facets of the truck. The drill took several hours, and all the members enjoyed learning about the new tanker. The long-cab, raised-roof tanker is built on a Ferrara Igniter custom fire chassis; has a Cummins ISM-500 engine; an Allison 4000EVS transmission. The pump is a Hale QMAX 2000 GPM. - Fire News photos by Matt McKim
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Dorothy Fundraiser a Success Too good to miss, and everybody pitches in! The Dorothy Volunteer Fire & Rescue of Atlantic County hosted their annual sub sale fundraiser on August 4, 2012. People came from miles around to purchase the subs with the proceeds benefitting the fire and EMS departments. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Water Rescue Drill in Ocean City Recently, the Ocean City Fire Department conducted its annual water rescue drill in conjunction with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Ocean City Police Department, and US Coast Guard - Fire News photo by Carl Crossman
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Essex Fire Academy Graduates 19 The newly formed Essex County Fire Academy recently held a graduation ceremony for 19 firefighters. This was the fourth FF1 class to go through the academy and marks the first time that out-of-county students have utilized the facility. Several firefighters from Morris County joined the ranks with members from Essex County towns of Verona, Cedar Grove, and Roseland. The new fire academy is a joint operation with the Essex County Police Academy located in Cedar Grove and is quickly becoming a great success thanks to all the Essex County Fire Departments. (Photos from top) The graduating FF1 class. The officers and graduates from the Verona Fire Department The officers and graduates from the Roseland Fire Department The officers and graduates from the Cedar Grove Fire Department - Fire News photos by Tina Caridad
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Pine Brook Wetdown
19 SHOWS
WITH BONUS DISTRIBUTION JANUARY Issue FDSOA – Orlando, FL
FEBRUARY Issue
Lt. Andy Fredericks Memorial Seminar – Tarrytown, NY
MARCH Issue
LI Fire & EMS Mega Show – Uniondale, NY EMS Today – Baltimore, MD Middletown Fire Expo – Middletown, NY
APRIL Issue
FDIC – Indianapolis, ID
MAY Issue
CFSI Annual Dinner, DC West Paterson Fire Show – Paterson, NJ
JUNE Issue
Harrisburg Fire Expo – Harrisburg, PA Maryland State Firemen’s Convention – Ocean City, MD
JULY Issue
NYS Fire Chiefs – Turning Stone, NY New England Fire Chiefs – Springfield, MA
AUGUST Issue
FireHouse Expo – Baltimore, MD IAFC - Denver, CO FASNY - Liverpool, NY
SEPTEMBER Issue
Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Conference - Dover, DE
OCTOBER Issue
NJ State Firemen’s Convention – Wildwood, NJ Vital Signs - Syracuse, NY (TBD)
NOVEMBER Issue
NYS Fire Districts – Ellenville, NY
* Trade Show Calendar Subject to Change
Pine Brook hosted a wetdown for their newest truck, Rescue Engine 378. The wetdown was held at the firehouse on August 25, 2012. The new truck replaced a 72 Hahn/Squrt Truck 377, which was sold; a 1982 Hahn Engine 370, which is stripped and still in town; and a 1985 Ford C800/78 Saulsbury Rescue 378, which the department is keeping for now. Many towns came to help wetdown the truck: Pequannock, Wayne, Montville, Lincoln Park, Vernon, Parsippany, Netcong, Roxbury, Towaco, Rockaway, Roseland, Fairfield and North Caldwell all came out to have a great time. - Fire News photos by Matt McKim
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