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In this issue... Backdraft at Harrison Blaze During a fire with increasing alarm levels a backdraft blows out windows and injures firefighters. See story on page 12
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Three Alarm in Closter A garage fire eventually guts the interior of a masonry residence. See story on page 18
Quick Work Saves New Building in Raritan Firefighters prevent a fire at a three-story residential building under construction. See story on page 25
Plane Crash at Essex Airport Fairfield firefighters respond to a crash in which the two people aboard walk away. See story on page 33
AC Firefighters Association Awards Valor citations and 50-year service awards presented to several firefighters and one civilian. See story on pages 39
Obituary: LODD Firefighter Jeff Scheuerer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS GOLF OUTING
From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Well Done Boston Responders! On April 15, 2013, another horrific event challenged the dedication and skills of first responder when two pressure cooker bombs halted the Boston Marathon. Immediately, responders went into a different mode of operation and ran to help hundreds of people who were victims of the explosions. Three deaths resulted from this heinous act of terrorism and people were injured at the scene of this terrorist bombing. Emergency medical technicians at the finish line were there to help runners with blisters, sprains and aches. In the past, they occasionally would spring into action when a runner had more serious medical problems such as a heart attack. Never did they expect to be in the middle of a terrorist's act and have to spring into action to save the lives of children, moms and dads, spectators and runners alike. Many of the injuries sustained at the bombing were similar to injuries sustained by our soldiers as they continue to protect our freedom. Watching the event unfold live on television, you got a first hand view of how all responders ran to help the victims of the incident. They placed their lives on the line and never questioned their own mortality. I am sure thoughts of a third bomb ran through their minds as the second bomb rocked Boylston Street and Copley Square. The lives that were saved at the Boston Marathon Bombing were a direct result of the interdisciplinary training that goes on regularly in the fire, rescue and emergency services. The Mass Casualty Training that has gone on in the past and continues to go on between all emergency responders throughout the United States was tested in Boston that day. Hospitals were ready to handle the flood of victims who came to them with injuries that were anything but routine. Despite the three deaths and life altering injuries, many lives were saved. This was due to the constant training that YOU, the first responder takes seriously. Fire News would like to thank everyone who responded to the call of duty at the Boston Marathon. We would also like to thank our photographers who captured the moment in a professional and sensitive manor and risked their lives along side of the responders to document history. In the end, you continue to serve the United States of America as our First Responders. Congratulations on a job well done! - Dennis
YOUR JUNIORS IN ACTION Junior prorgrams throughout the emergency services are a backbone of our systems. If you have images of your junior programs please send them to us at nj@firenews.com. We ask that you do not retouch, crop, alter or reduce your photos in size. Also, include a brief write-up including the basic “who, what, when, and where” information.
The outing will be held on June 24, 2013 at Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. The shotgun start-scramble will go off at 1330. Cost is $140 per player and includes greens fee, car, lunch, refreshments, prizes and an awards dinner. The fund benefits all fire and EMS personnel and heart transplant patients struggling with financial problems due to medical burdens. Lunch has been graciously donated by Shore Catering of Brick. For information or applications contact: Tom or Linda Giannattasio, 732-477-8959; e-mail: info@TomGJrMemorialFund.com; www.TomGJrMemorialFund. com .
22ND ANNUAL NJMFPA FDNY BUS TRIP On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association trip will depart from 65 Railroad Avenue in Ridgefield at 0900 sharp (please arrive by 0830). The bus will return at 1700. Coffee and refreshments will be served prior to departure and a full lunch will also be provided. Members:$40; nonmembers $45. For more information go to www.njmfpa.org/bustrip.
RALLY FOR NEW JERSEY 2013 On Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the Brick VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road, Brick, there will be a poker run, concert, and motorcycle and car show to benefit the New Jersey Fire, EMS and American Legion Posts affected by Hurricane Sandy. This event is organized by the Knights of the Inferno Firefighters MC. Poker Run registration is from 0900 to 1100 at Holmdel Fire Co #2, 11 Centerville Road, Holmdel. Riders pay $20; passengers, $15. Rally starts at noon at the Brick VFW. Walk-ins are $20 per person; 18 to enter, 21 to drink. For more information go to: kiffmc.com or undermyskinforlife.org.
CONCERT TO RESTORE THE FIREHOUSE The New Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Company of Keansburg, proudly presents a Concert to Restore the Firehouse. A night of doowop music featuring the popular 1960s chart topping Larry Chance & the Earls, on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Also performing will be the RB Express, New Jersey's premier oldies group. Advanced ticket sales are $35 and tickets purchased at the door are $40. Doors open at 1800 and the opening act starts at 1830. There will be a cash bar, 50/50s, snack bar and autographs available. Sorry, absolutely no outside beverages are permitted. Tickets are available through our website, www.newpointcomfort.org, or by coming to the firehouse any Thursday evening after 1800.
CLINTON F.D. ELECTIONS The Town of Clinton Fire Department held their elections on Aprril 1, 2013. The following members were elected to head the department. Chief - Walter Dorf, Jr.; Deputy Chief - Jeff Hedden; President Scott Wintermute; Vice President - Jerry Malecki; Secretary - Matt Brown; Treasurer - Bill Wintermute; Trustees: Butch Runyon, Tim Langston and Bob Hoffman. The following were appointed by Chief Dorf and Deputy Chief Hedden. Captains: Jim Querry and Tim Vanselous; Lieutenants: Robb Busch, Jim Fania and Dylan Desaulniers; Engineers: Craig Allen, Tony Somma and Jackson Pyle. Congratulations to all and best wishes to a safe and successful 2013-2014.
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Feel free to e-mail photos of your department in action to nj@firenews.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. Have some photos of the “good ol’ days” in your department? Send them along, we’d love to feature the historicfal aspects of first response in our pages as well. - Ed.
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All Hands for Camden House Fire At 0300 on April 3, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported on Camden on Pine Street. First arriving units reported the dwelling heavily involved, and command struck the all hands. Crews secured water supplies and went into operation with multiple handlines. The truck company opened up as searches proved negative in the dwelling and exposure. Command reported heavy fire on both floors of the twostory, end-of-the-row dwelling. Crews remained in interior operations knocking the bulk of the fire down and placing it under control. No injuries were reported on the fire ground. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Garage Fire in Plainsboro
Just before 1330 hours on April 16, 2013, the Plainsboro Fire Company (Station 49) was alerted to a structure fire on Plainsboro Road, just down the road from their HQ. Ladder 49 had a smoke column visible on approach and arrived to find heavy fire conditions from a detached garage. A first alarm assignment was requested, bringing in mutual aid from Princeton Plasma Physics Lab
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Garage Fire in Pomona
The volunteer fire companies of Pomona (Station 26-3) and Germania (Station 26-2) from the Galloway Township Fire Department responded at approximately 1830 to West Herschel Avenue for a structure fire on April 8, 2013. Germania Assistant Chief Chip Stockton arrived first and reported smoke showing from a detached single-car garage. An additional water tender from the City of Port Republic (Station 21), a FAST team from Bayview (Station 26-4), and the cascade unit from South Egg Harbor (Station 26-5) were brought to the scene. The fire was brought under control quickly, and the cause is under investigation. Also responding: Galloway EMS, Galloway Police, Galloway Township Chief McKenna. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Smoky Time at Shore Mall
The volunteer fire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown responded to the Shore Mall on Route 322-40 at 2345 hours on February 18, 2013, for a report of smoke in the building. Cardiff Chief Rob Winkler arrived and assumed command and had Tower 15 ladder the building to have its crew investigate if the roof top units supplying the HVAC system were malfunctioning. Command also had the remaining Cardiff and Bargaintown firefighters investigate the mall area and look inside the drop ceiling with thermal imagers. Smoke was found upon arrival, and firefighters were on the scene for one hour ventilating the structure. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
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Group Home Fire in Audubon
At 2230 on April 3, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported in Audubon. Police reported fire through the roof with the residents evacuating. Command arrived and reported fire from the roof area of an occupied group home dwelling. The first arriving engine company went in operation with a 1-¾ inch handline followed by a back-up line to fire conditions in the attic area. Searches of the dwelling were negative. The fire was quickly knocked down and placed under control. The Audubon Fire Department and Camden County Fire Marshals office has the fire under investigation. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig
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Two Alarm Draws a Crowd The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff were dispatched at 2346 on April 3, 2013, to the Heathercroft Townhomes on Hignston Avenue for a fire. Assistant Chief Will Hancock arrived and requested an engine from the Farmington Volunteer Fire Company, followed quickly with a request for a second alarm, bringing apparatus from the remaining Egg Harbor Township companies plus Rapid Intervention Teams from the City of Northfield and Somers Point fire departments. Mays Landing, Cologne, and the City of Absecon covered EHT stations. Firefighters were on location until 0430 and the cause is under investigation. Also responding were the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company, EHT Ambulance, City of Absecon EMS with the EMS Rehab unit, Atlanticare, Shore Memorial EMS, South Jersey Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, New Jersey American Water Company. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe (left) and Ken Badger
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Dumpster Fire in Farmington
Liquor Warehouse Destroyed in Bayonne
The volunteer fire companies of Farmington and Cardiff Fire Departments were dispatched at 1729 on March 11, 2013, to Risley Lane in Farmington for a dumpster fire. Farmington Chief Leonard Tilley, Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe, and Farmington Engine 1543 arrived at the same time to find heavy smoke showing from the rear of a home situated off the roadway. Chief Tilley had 1543's crew pull a preconnect and started extinguishment. After a consultation, it was decided to have the dumpster emptied onto the driveway of the storage yard behind the home, where the fire was quickly extinguished with the assistance of Cardiff Engine 1516's crew, and a second crew from Farmington Engine 1545. - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
At 2150 hours of March 25, 2013, Bayonne Fire Dispatch received calls for a fire at 13th Street and Broadway in a two-story building with one burn victim outside. Ladder Tower 1 set up and a second alarm was transmitted with the fire extending into the delta exposure of adjoining liquor wholesale warehouse. Tower Ladder 2 set up on the delta side of the exposure building. The fire in the twostory was knocked down. Truck crews opened up the roof and waited for fire to show; a third alarm was transmitted bringing Jersey City along with MSU/Safety Officer and chiefs from Jersey City. Three elevated streams kept the fire contained. The roof of the liquor store collapsed and eventually the entire building was destroyed. - Fire News photo by Robert Scollan
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On Sunday, March 10, 2013, the Harrison Fire Department responded to Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard North for a reported fire. Companies arrived to find heavy fire in the rear, extending in a two-story occupied multiple dwelling. A second alarm was requested as the fire began to rapidly advance. Mutual aid companies arrived and began attacking fire on adjacent exposures. As alarm levels increased, so did the fire conditions. Fire consumed the top floor and cocklofts of 600, 602, 604 and 606 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, and also extended into apartments in an exposure on the Davis Street side. During the fire a backdraft occurred blowing out windows on the second floor and injuring several firefighters. Exterior operations continued for several hours as the fire burned its way through the roofs of both structures. - Fire News photos by Michael Coppola
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Quick Work at Fair Lawn Blaze On March 29, 2013, the Fair Lawn Fire Department responded for a report of a smoke condition in the basement of a spa and daycare, a one-story commercial structure with multiple attached mixed occupancies. Units arrived, called a working fire in the utility room of the basement and stretched a line. The visible seat was quickly knocked down, however extension in between the basement level and first floors had already occurred. Companies chased the fire for approximately two hours before the bulk of the fire showed itself, which they were quickly able to knock down; extensive overhaul operations continued. Companies however prevented any extension to the attached occupancies. - Fire News photos by Dane Policastro (left) and Peter Danzo
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Quick Work at Mizpah House Fire
The volunteer fire companies of Mizpah, Mays Landing, and Weymouth from the Hamilton Township Fire Department were dispatched at approximately 2200 on March 25, 2013, for a report of a shed on fire. Mizpah Chief Jamie Davenport arrived and assumed command and requested mutual aid from Dorothy Fire and Rescue of neighboring Weymouth Township. The fire was actually in a
wood A-frame dwelling with fire showing from the roof of the A, along the ridge line of the structure. Mizpah firefighters arrived and stretched a 1-3/4 inch line to the front door, while Weymouth firefighters stretched a second CAFS line to the structure. The fire was brought under control quickly, but required extensive overhaul. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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Building Gutted in Closter Blaze
On March 23, 2013, the Closter Fire Department was sent to Ranch Lane for a possible attached garage fire. Arriving units found a well-involved garage fire, doused the seat, and began chasing the fire throughout the large masonry structure. The fire building, an "L" shaped dwelling, created difficulties; the fire
eventually spread from the delta side origin to the alpha-bravo, gutting the fire building and burning through the bulk of the roof. No reported injuries with extensive mutual aid given; a third alarm-plus equivalent. - Fire News photo by Dane Policastro
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Cherry Hill TwoAlarm At 0330 on March 17, 2013, Cherry Hill firefighters were alerted to a building fire on Route 70. Battalion 13 arrived and reported a one-story commercial property well involved with exposure problems on the B and D sides. Crews set up for defensive operations, secured water supplies and set up two tower ladders and two squirts with multiple handlines to surround the building. A second alarm was sounded. Crews remained in defensive operations until the fire was knocked down and brought under control. The original fire building had multiple wall collapses. The attached exposure had minor fire extension. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig (left) and John Axford
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All Hands in Camden
On April 8, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported on S. 4th Street at 1730. Battalion 1 arrived and reported a two-story middle-of-the-row with heavy fire showing on Division C. The all-hands box was struck. Engine 8 went into operation with a 1-他 inch handline as Squad 7 secured a water supply. The truck companies opened up on the vacant boarded dwelling. Car 3 reported three lines in operation with the bulk of the fire knocked down. Searches were negative and the fire was placed under control with no injuries to firefighters. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Recently, the Rahway Fire Department was notified of a fire in a two-story garden apartment complex on Audrey Drive in Rahway. First-due companies were met with a heavy smoke condition pushing from the second floor and cockloft area. Rahway Truck 10 crews opened up on the fire. Mutual aid — a Linden engine and truck — were requested to the scene while other companies covered the house. - Fire News photos by Ronnie Viola
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Three Alarm in Paterson At 0335 on April 30, 2013, Paterson Tour 1 firefighters under the command of Tour Commander Deputy Chief Kevin Hancock responded to the report of a fire on Rosa Parks Boulevard. First arriving units found three dwellings involved. One of the houses was occupied, however the occupants evacuated safely. The fire eventually went to three alarms bringing mutual aid to cover city firehouses while all city units were engaged at the scene. Two of the buildings were three-story dwellings and one was 2-1/2 stories. Two of the structures were heavily damaged, and a good stop was made to the building on the D exposure, keeping the damage to the upper floor and attic area. - Fire News photo by Marty Pelta
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Camden All Hands At 1700 on April 29, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported at 6th Street and Sycamore Street in Camden City. Battalion 1 arrived on location and reported a two-story, middle-of-the-row dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Companies secured water supplies and went into operation with two 1他 inch handlines for fire conditions in the vacant row. Command used all hands and the fire was knocked down and placed under control. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Quick Work Saves New Raritan Building
Raritan Fire Department's quick response on April 16, 2013, prevented a certain structure fire at a three-story residential building under construction on Route 202, north of Quick Avenue. North Branch Fire Chief Dave Hickson reported the fire as he could see the smoke from his office in Raritan. Responding to assist Raritan, a 30-yard dumpster was found well involved within 20 feet of the new construction with wind whipping the flames dangerously close to it. Quick thinking Raritan Firefighter Lou Laine deployed a deck gun from the fire apparatus to knock down the flames while Hickson and Raritan Firefighter Jeff McBride pulled an 1-他 inch handline. Incident Commander, Deputy Chief Brian Kredatus summoned a construction worker to bring a backhoe to the dumpster and empty it while the firefighters extinguished burning debris as it was removed. - Fire News photos by David Hickson
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Structure Fire in Middletown
At 1019 on April 16, 2013, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to Rimwood Drive in the Lincroft section of the township. Approximately 35 firefighters from four companies of the MTFD (River Plaza, Lincroft, Middletown and Community Fire Companies), under the command of Department Chief John D'Altilio, responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, the firefighters encountered a 2-1/2 story residential structure with smoke and flames coming from the attic section. The firefighters brought the fire under control by 1120. Fairview First Aid transported an occupant of the structure suffering from burn injuries to a Medevac LZ established on the athletic fields of nearby Brookdale Community College. Mutual aid units from Tinton Falls Fire Department coordinated the helicopter landing and patient transfer. Also assisting at the scene were the MTFD Air Unit and Lincroft EMS units. - Fire News photos by Laurie Kegley
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Around 1330 on April 8, 2013, 911 calls started to come in for a brush fire at the Mt. Olive Train Station in the International Trade Center. Budd Lake and Flanders Fire Companies were dispatched to the area. Chief Evans (Car 50) reported a large volume of fire near the train tracks with tires and brush burning. Squad 56 and Engine 95 stretched two lines and knocked down the heavy fire. At the same time more calls came in for several more fires in the area. Command called for more mutual aide from other towns to cover fires all along the tracks, which stretched from Netcong to Hackettstown. There were 16 fires burning 52 acres with over 75 firefighters working four major areas of fire. An Optimum Cable underground vault was also burning. New Jersey Transit Police responded with their rail-travel-capable fire truck, and the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service was at all four areas. Washington Township (Schooleys Mountain) Chester, Stanhope, Byram and Netcong assisted on scene, while Randolph, Mt. Arlington and Long Valley manned firehouses. Hackettstown Hospital EMS set up two rehab stations and the Morris County Fire Coordinator (Chief Jack Alderton) and the NJ Division of Fire Safety were also on scene. A freight train is believed to have started the fires. - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney
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Multi-Car Fire in Green Knoll
At 1001 on April 12, 2013, Green Knoll and North Branch Fire Departments were dispatched to Corporate Boulevard in the Green Knoll section of Bridgewater for a reported car fire. First arriving Chiefs, Vitale of Green Knoll and Hickson of North Branch, were greeted with three cars well involved and fire rapidly spreading down the parking lot. Green Knoll and North Branch engines deployed 1-他 inch handlines, but a call for a tanker from the Far Hills Fire Company was required for water supply. Firefighter's were hampered by burning tires, gasoline and magnesium auto parts. A foam line was used to extinguish the fire and all three cars were fully under control within 10 minutes. Chief Vitale deployed the Somerset County HazMat Team for the run off of fuel and other hazardous materials headed to the storm sewers due to a high volume of rain during the incident. Units responding included Green Knoll, North Branch and Far Hills Fire, Martinsville Rescue Squad, Bridgewater PD and Somerset County HazMat. - Fire News photos by David Hickson
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MVA in Minotola The volunteer fire companies of Minotola and Landisville from the Borough of Buena Fire were dispatched at approximately 1305 on April 5, 2013, to the intersection of Central and Summer Avenues for a motor vehicle crash. Minotola Assistant Chief Brian Ewing arrived and assumed command with a vehicle on its side with one female occupant trapped. Command ordered the vehicle stabilized and the roof removed. The occupant was removed and transported by Buena EMS to the medical center. Responding were Minotola, Landisville, Buena EMS, Buena Police, Atlanticare Paramedics. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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MVA in Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor City Fire Department responded to a two-car MVA and used their hydraulic tools and stabilizers to free two people. Both were taken to local hospitals by Atlanticare Paramedics and ambulances. The accident was under investigation by Egg Harbor City Police. - Fire News photos by Alan M. Dumoff
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One-Car MVA in Hamilton
On April 05, 2013 at 1515, an MVA was reported at Route 50 and Pine Street. A minivan careened into the utility pole and split it. The female driver was transported to Atlantic City Mainland Hospital in Pomona by the Hamilton Township Rescue Squad. The accident is being investigated by the Hamilton Township Police Department. - Fire News photos by Alan M. Dumoff
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Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Essex
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Fairfield Fire Department plane circled the runway for a short time to burn fuel and then responded to the Essex County Airport on Passaic Avenue for a landed on the runway with only minimal damage to the nose. Two plane in distress. A small private plane was on flight instruction persons were on board and there were no injuries - Fire News photos by Michael Coppola when the pilot was unable to extend the nose landing gear. The
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Fair Haven SCBA Drill
The Fair Haven Fire Department conducted a SCBA Confidence drill on Monday February 18, 2013. The exercise required firefighters to complete a number of practical evolutions while on air. Tasks included a rope lift of bundled hose to second story, ladder ascent and descent, tire strikes simulating forcible entry, hose bundle carry, hose dummy drag, hand retrieval and hand lay of threeinch line, pipe cutting with extrication tools, and a low profile bench crawl. It was not a race, but a challenge to complete tasks without cutting corners while conserving air. Fair Haven was joined by its mutual aid RIT assignment which includes firefighters from the Rumson Fire Department and Sea Bright Fire and Rescue. Drill down time was filled by fit testing for firefighters provided by colleagues from the Little Silver Fire Department. - Fire News story by Derek DeBree, photos by Kim Ambrose
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Mt. Ephraim Building Dedication On April 27, 2013, Mt. Ephraim Fire Department held its building dedication. Firefighters and family as well as residents from town showed up for the ceremony that took place in front of the building. Plaques were given out by the department to everyone who assisted with the new building. The day came to a close with a barbecue. - Fire News photos by Ted Aurig
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Major Incident Drill
Hackensack Fire Department and the rest of the Members of the NJ UASI Metro USAR Strike Team conducted their annual exercise during the week of April 15, 2013. This year’s exercise centered on the scenario of workers being trapped and injured due to a terrorist incident at a simulated water treatment plant. The drill was conducted at the Newark Fire Department Training Center. Rescue evolutions included entry into a tunnel to access trapped maintenance workers, breaching concrete slabs with hydraulic cutting tools, shoring
collapsed areas and injured worker removal. Members used some of the newest tools and search camera equipment. The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Metro USAR Strike Team is a combination of 10 fire departments and the Port Authority Police Emergency Service Unit that is intended to provide an initial response to major collapse incidents in the counties surrounding Newark and Jersey City. The Metro Strike Team can provide local fire departments with immediate access to Urban Search and Rescue resources for unique
incidents until NJ TF-1 is able to respond. The agencies that make up the Metro Strike Team are Hackensack, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Paterson, Hoboken Newark, Morristown and Millburn Fire Departments; and North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue. Additional resources were provided by The Division of Fire Safety mobile command post, UMDNJ with EMS coverage and the Salvation Army canteen. - Fire News photos by Justin Derevyanik
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Training in Fair Haven (Above and right) The Fair Haven First Aid Squad at extrication drill in April 2013. (Top, right) Extrication Drill 2013; good drills are always followed by good meals. - Fire News photos by Derek DeBree
St. Patrick’s Day in Keyport On March 23, 2013, firefighters from Piscataway's Arbor Hose Co. #1, joined Liberty Hose Co. from Keyport for their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. - Fire News photo by Joe Decker
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50-year member Andy Cajka of the Somers Point VFD.
Amor Portale, President of the ACFA
Chief Anthony M. Tabasso of the Margate City Fire Department hosted the event.
50-year member Donald Degrossa of the Scullville VFD.
Rev. Thomas Sweeney of Egg Harbor Twp., and a 50-year member, as well as the Atlantic County Firefighters Association’s (ACFA) chaplain, offered the Invocation.
Firefighters Association 2013 Awards The Atlantic County Firefighters Association held its 2013 Valor and 50 Years awards program at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Fire Training Center on April 17, 2013. Awards for valor (to Firefighter Albert Coco of the East Vineland Volunteer Fire Company and civilian Walter Holmes) and for 50 years of service were presented. - All Fire News photos above by Alan Dumoff Left and below by Dennis Sharpe
Albert Coco of the East Vineland VFD receives his Class One Valor Award, for rescuing a motorist from an overturned vehicle that was on fire.
Walter Holmes (center) of Egg Harbor Township earned his Meritorioua Citation when he stopped a car when he noticed smoke emanating from under it and removed a mother and two children from the vehicle just before it burst into flames.
Mantua Swearing In Ceremony
On May 2, 2013, Mantua Township Fire District Jackson Road Station (Gloucester County) Firefighter Shawn Layton was sworn in as career firefighter. - Fire News photos by Constantine Sypsomos
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Bordentown FD #2 Promotions
On April 4, 2013, Bordentown Township Fire District #2 announced the promotion of Lieutenant Robert Macfarland to captain, and Firefighter Gregory Swanson to lieutentant, as well as the hiring of Provisional Firefighter Eric Pullen. - Fire News photo by Gregory Askenstedt
Ramtown Vehicle Drill
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On April 30, 2013, 25 firefighters from the Ramtown Howell Fire Co #2 trained on vehicles supplied by Blewetts Scrap Metal (Howell) at the Monmouth County Fire Academy. This month’s training was in extinguishing vehicle fires. The two vehicles supplied, were filled with straw and then ignited by instructors from the Monmouth County Fire Academy. Training evolutions included gaining access to hood and trunk compartments and extinguishment using foam. - Fire News photo by David Weiskopf
Rutherford 1st Annual Extrication Competition WHERE’S YOUR DEPARTMENT?
WE WANT YOUR NEWS, ACTION, THE GOOD OL’ DAYS On April 27, 2013 the Rutherford Fire Department Rescue Co. 5 hosted an extrication competition. The event was held at the Meadowlands office complex in Rutherford. Towns were invited to see if they had what it took to come out on top when it came to cutting open a car and removing of a victim. The following departments participated: Garfield Rescue/Engine Co. 3; Paramus Rescue Squad; Blauvelt (NY) Volunteer Fire Co. 1; Ramsey Rescue Squad; Ho-Ho-Kus FD; Allendale FD; Iselin Fire Co.1 District 9, East Rutherford FD; North Arlington FD; Carlstadt FD. - Fire News photo by JP Fortunato I
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New Jersey State Fire Officer III Program
Commencing in February 2013 and completing in March 2013, fire officers from the tri-county area attended the first offering of the New Jersey State Fire Officer III, a 45-hour program. This training class was an endeavor Camden County embraced from the inception. Staff instructors met and began reviewing the textbook and the associated job performance standards months before the schedule start of the class. The committee of instructors logged over 200
hours examining each chapter and power point slides. The state standard, along with the National Fire Protection Standard, were compared to the publisher’s curriculum. Tasked with leading the entire state fire service in the correct direction, the staff instructors broke down each chapter and created test questions. This pilot program and Camden County’s leadership will guide Bergan County and Ocean County academies in the same direction.
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Budd Lake F.D. Continues Green Initiative
Budd Lake firehouse was previously upgraded with energy effi- which will generate enough electricity to eliminate summer cient lighting, heating and air conditioning. The latest improve- power bills at the building and the summer savings will help offment is a solar electric system designed by GeoscapeSolar of set winter energy costs when solar power is less productive. - Fire News photo by Kevin J. Maloney Livingston to produce nearly all the department's current and future electrical needs. The project includes 218 solar panels
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Funeral Services for Firefighter Jeff Scheuerer
Firefighters and members of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service from throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the National Park Service turned out on April 2, 2013, for the funeral service of Jeff Scheuerer who died in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, after being struck by a car at the scene of a fire. He was a member of the Readington Volunteer Fire Company and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
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M/C Run for Helmetta New Life Pantry
Upper Twp. Teaches Proper 911 Technique
On April 27, 2013, the 8th Annual Blessing of the Bikes was held at St. George's Anglican Church on Main Street in Helmetta to support the church's New Life Pantry. Once all the riders were assembled, Father Gus said a few words and offered prayers for the upcoming bike season and, along with Deacon Greg, blessed each bike and rider. The event organizer, Stan Greaves, led the pack of 175 riders through an hour-long tour of scenic central New Jersey. Members of the Knights of the Inferno M/C, Firefighter and Law Enforcement Brotherhood M/C, and Knights of Fire rode along and assisted with traffic safety. The band Ruff Edges and a smorgasbord of food were waiting at the end of the run. The event raised over $2,200. - Fire News photo by David Weiskopf
On April 19, 2013, the Upper Township Rescue Squad along with Ocean City 911 Communications and the Tel Com Pioneers went to the Upper Township Primary School to teach about the importance of 911. The first-grade students got to practice calling 911 with a simulator with an actual 911 Telecommunicator answering and giving instructions. They were also taught the importance of knowing their address (vis a vis cellphones). The children who participated were given coloring books donated by the state and crayons donated by Applebee's. Pictured are 9-1-1 Senior Telecommunicator Donna Haugen, Tele Com Pioneer Anne Glenning and Marissa Sampson whose parents are part of The Upper Township Rescue Squad. - Fire News photo by Joe Repici
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Maple Shade 100th Anniversary
The Maple Shade Fire Department in Burlington County celebrated 100 years of dedicated service to its community with a gala parade on May 4, 2013. Firefighters from throughout New Jersey paraded through town to help the firefighters under bright and sunny skies (44 pieces were counted). The day began with an inspec-
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