April 2013 New Jersey Fire News

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In this issue...

Firefighters Injured, Four Buildings Destroyed All on-duty Paterson FFs and mutual aid crews respond to afternoon house fire.

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Two Injured at Hammonton Blaze A police officer removes an injured civilian as firefighters knockout a Fairview Avenue blaze.

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One Rescued,Three Dead In Orange House Fire One man is rescued but three others – thought to be squatters – die in abandoned home fire.

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One Rescued, Two Dead in Flanders Blaze A young girl is found unconscious but is revived; two others found dead in fire.

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High-Angle Rescue in Haddonfield An injured worker and the rig driver are rescued when a crane tips.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Is Your Junior Firefighter Program Working?

Fire News has dedicated space to publicizing junior firefighter programs and activities for many years, and we have seen many juniors go on to become active members of their local department explorer or junior programs and excel as young adults to become part of their community. Over the years I have talked with young adults who could not wait to become part of their local fire department. After a few months of being a junior firefighter, I noticed a notable change in their personality. I noticed when we would meet, I was referred to as “sir, lieutenant, captain or mister.” This most certainly was due to the training that was given to the junior by the dedicated advisors who train and teach the values that junior or explorers need to be successful in life.

Last month I received a note from the mother of one of the juniors, whose photo I ran in our Long Island edition. The story made me proud to be the editor of Fire News. I ran the photo without knowing the story behind it. Without going into it, the mom let me know how proud the junior firefighter was to be recognized in Fire News. The positive outcome of this photo was that an entire group of juniors were proud that one of their members made the paper.

Caring about your brother and sister in any organization is what is important.

We also ran another photo of a junior captain. Once again the entire group was proud that their department made the paper. It was even more rewarding when the captain came up to me at the Long Island Mega Show and thanked me for running the photo. That simple thank you went a long way. He also offered to send future photos to us to promote a positive image of the fire service.

If your explorer or junior program does something special please let Fire News know about it. Like awards, it is important that everyone knows when a group reaches out to help their community in a special way.

Thank you also to the dedicated advisors who are grooming not only the future of our fire service, but teaching positive values to the future leaders of our country. Keep up the good fight! Fire News recognizes your hard work!

- 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.

3RD ANNUAL FDIC 9-11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB Show that you will never forget the 343 members of FDNY who courageously gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Register now for the 3rd Annual FDIC 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, and help raise money to assist the families and colleagues of the fallen heroes. Sign up now and help make sure there is a firefighter in Indianapolis climbing for every FDNY firefighter who died that day.

“Our goal is to make sure every one of those 343 firefighters is represented by someone climbing the stairwells of Lucas Oil Stadium,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “We want their families, friends and colleagues to know that each of them will be honored and remembered.”

The FDIC 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and benefits the FDNY Counseling Unit. Check-in is between 1200 and 1300 at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Booth #9448 in Lucas Oil Stadium and the climb will begin at 1330. Participants will walk the stadium stairwells three times, representing the number of floors in the Twin Towers.

Participants can select the firefighter they want to honor when they register and their name will be displayed under the picture of the FDNY firefighter on the registration web site. Climbers will have the option to start in turnout gear or wear their work uniforms or gym clothes. The cost is $25 per person. Teams of three can register, with each person completing one rotation. Participants will receive a photo and badge of one of the fallen heroes of September 11th as well as a shirt.

“The 9-11 stair climbs at FDIC and elsewhere is about honor and service,” explained Chief Bobby Halton, editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering Magazine and education director of FDIC. “We will climb to honor their memories. Not only for what they did that infamous day, but for every day they served. We will climb as they all intended, but were unable. We honor their intentions and show our respect to our chosen hero whose photo we carry. “ For more information and to register, go to http://911stairclimb.com/FDIC/.

TRAINING SEMINAR SUPPORTS JOSEPH P. DIBERNARDO FOUNDATION The First Annual Training Seminar to benefit the Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation will be held on June 29 through June 30, 2013, at 0800 to 1700.In honor and memory of “Joey D,” the foundation is presenting a two-day training seminar. Learn from some of the top fire department instructors in America. Speaking will be Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn, FDNY (ret.), Firefighting in Private Dwellings and Strip Malls; Battalion Chief Frank Montagna, FDNY, Utility Emergency Tactics; Battalion Chief John Salka, FDNY (ret.), Get Out Alive training; Captain Mike Dugan, FDNY (ret.), Truck Company Operations; Capt. Bobby Morris, FDNY, Forcible Entry Tactics; Capt. Tony Tricarico, FDNY (ret.), Elevator Emergencies; Firefighter John O'Connell, FDNY (ret.), Collapse Shoring Updates. There will be a special introduction by FDNY Chief of Department Ed Kilduff. The seminar offers 16 hours of solid training from the best of the best.

All of the proceeds go to the foundation for the purpose of saving firefighters lives through training and the purchase of personal life saving ropes.

The cost for the two-day seminar, which will be held at the Brookhaven National Lab, is $200, paid in advance. To get to the Brookhaven National Lab take exit 68 on the Long Island Expressway, north on the William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46, 1.5 miles north of the LIE. Send checks to the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 47, East Setauket, NY 11733 or pay via PayPal/credit card on our website www.joeydfoundation.org.

Please include the name, address and email of attendee(s) Photo identification is required to enter BNL. There is limited seating so register early for this event. Contact Chief DiBernardo at joeydfoundation@gmail.com or 631-689-7484 with questions.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS KEYPORT PBA LOCAL 223 ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

CAPE MAY COUNTY FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

The tournament will be held on April 27, 2013, from 1900 to 2300 at the Tab Ramos Sports Center, 17 Blair Road, Aberdeen. Entry fee is $100 per two-man team with a maximum of 48 teams allowed. Price includes open bar (well drinks and tap beer), hot dogs, soda and a t-shirt. There will be cash prizes for first and second place. For further info contact Mark Hafner at 732-585-5507 or Matt Salvatore at 732-236-5406 or e-mail delegate@keyportpba223.org.

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 609-465-8714 or statin74@comcast.net.

WHERE’S YOUR DEPARTMENT? WE WANT YOUR NEWS, ACTION, THE GOOD OL’ DAYS 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.

Camden Garage Fire

On February 24, 2013, Camden units were dispatched for a building fire on Constitution Road in the Fairview section of the city. Battalion 1 arrived to a garage heavily involved. Engine 10 placed a 2-½ inch handline in operation as a water supply was secured. The fire was knocked down and placed under control with no injuries.

- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

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Camden: Second Blaze in Two Hours

On February 22, 2013, Camden City units along with a mutual aid engine company from Pennsauken were dispatched to Princess Avenue for a reported dwelling fire. The engine company from Pennsauken arrived and reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story, middle-of-the-row structure and an all hands

box was struck. Companies secured a water supply and went into operation with a 1-他 inch handline followed by a backup line. The truck company went to the roof as searches were performed. This was the second working fire within two hours in the city.

- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

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Cherry Hill Blaze...continued

On January 24, 2013 a dwelling fire was reported in the Erlton section of Cherry Hill on Cooper Avenue shortly before noon. Camden County Communications advised responding units they were receiving multiple calls. Companies arrived to heavy fire showing from the second floor. A water supply was secured as a line was placed in operation followed by a backup line. Command arrived and struck an all hands. Air temperature was 24 degrees with a windchill of 9 degrees. At the 10-minute mark command reported the fire was knocked down on the second floor and crews were mak-

ing their way to the third where they were faced with heavy fire conditions in the attic. Searches were performed throughout the dwelling with negative results. Crews were removed from the dwelling due to conditions in the attic and multiple lines were placed in operation. The fire was placed under control around the 40-minute mark with no injuries to firefighters.

- Fire News story by Ted Aurig; photos page 8 by John Axford; photos page 9 Ted Aurig

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Liquor Store Fire in Camden On January 26, 2013, a building fire was dispatched in Camden City in the area of 7th and Spruce Streets. Crews arrived at Bill’s Liquor on Spruce Street and were met with heavy smoke showing. Command arrived and struck the all-hands box.

Squad 7 led off with a 2- ½ inch handline as a water supply was secured and a backup line was stretched. The fire was knocked down and placed under control.

- Fire News photo by Ted Aurig

2013-Plus-One in Camden On January 2, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported at 0700 on the 900 block of Haddon Avenue in Camden City. Crews arrived to a two-story, middle-of-the-row dwelling with smoke showing. Command struck the all hands for heavy fire conditions in the rear of the dwelling.

Crews placed a 1-¾ inch handline in operation followed by a backup line.

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FFs Injured, Four Buildings Destroyed

At just after 1630 on January 12, 2013, Paterson units responded to Pearl and Carroll Streets. On arrival the original fire building, a two-story, dwelling, was found well involved with extension into exposures B, B-1 and D and reports of occupants trapped. A second alarm was sounded followed by a third bringing all on-duty Paterson units as well as mutual aid to the scene. The fire destroyed the original fire building and heavily damaged four others. Several firefighters suffered minor injuries and the fire took two hours to contain. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Woodland House Fire Draws a Crowd The volunteer fire companies of Mizpah (Station 18-2), Mays Landing (Station 18-1) and Weymouth (Station 18-4) were dispatched on December 12, 2012, at approximately 1022 to the 5900 block of Estelle Avenue in the Mizpah section of Hamilton Township for a structure fire with smoke coming from the roof. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., contacted Hamilton Township dispatch to respond the Milmay, Dorothy and Estell Manor companies to the scene, and Laureldale (Station 18-3) for the RIT assignment.

Dorothy (Station 12-7) Engine 1270 was first on location and was used to support suppression of the fire with five handlines being placed into service off the engine; the engine also dropped a five-inch supply line.

The Richland (Station 12-1, Buena Vista Township) responded their air cascade unit to refill empty SCBA. Responding were: Mizpah, Mays Landing, Weymouth, Laureldale, Milmay, Estell Manor, Dorothy Fire and Rescue, Estell Manor City, Richland, Hamilton Township EMS, Cape May County Sheriff Department with K-9 Unit, Hamilton Township Police, Atlantic County Prosecutors Office, Hamilton Township Fire Official and Atlantic City Electric Company.

- Fire News photos by Ken Badger

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Second Blaze in Five Hours

Debris Blocks FFs in Pleasantville

Around noon on January 2, 2013 a dwelling fire was reported in the Fairview section of Camden City on the 900 block of Trent Road. A second call indicated possible children trapped inside.

Squad 7 and Engine 10 arrived to find heavy fire conditions from the first floor. Searches were performed with negative results and all occupants were accounted for. This was the second working fire in Camden in less then five hours. - Fire News photo by Ted Aurig

The City of Pleasantville Fire Department responded on January 25, 2013, at 1518 to a North Main Street structure fire. Firefighters initially tried to gain entry through the front of the home but were blocked by debris. Other points of entry were also blocked by debris as well. Additional mutual aid was brought in as a light snow fell during the fire and the temperature stayed in the 20s.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Bridgeton Snuffs House Fire

Two Injured at Hammonton Blaze

The City of Bridgeton Fire Department of Cumberland County responded on February 7, 2013, to Walnut Street for a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from a two-story multi-family dwelling. Two handlines were pulled from Bridgeton's Quint through the C side rear door and firefighters quickly knocked down a bedroom fire. The first floor sustained heavy smoke damage. Also responding: Bridgeton Police, Bridgeton EMS, Atlantic City Electric Company.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

The City of Hammonton Volunteer Fire Companies 1 and 2 responded to a Fairview Avenue location at approximately 1730 on December 22, 2012, for a report of a structure fire with possible entrapment. Prior to the arrival of the fire department Hammonton Police arrived and assisted a civilian with the removal of one occupant who was eventually Medivaced to the burn center in Camden (the police officer was treated for injuries suffered during the rescue). Upon arrival, the rear first and second floors were well involved, with firefighters utilizing numerous handlines and Tower 9 to suppress the fire. Also responding were Elwood (on scene), Collings Lakes (on scene), and Winslow (covered Hammonton), Atlanticare EMS, Atlantic City Electric Company.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

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Home Totaled in Fire

A structure fire on the border of Montclair and Orange on Thursday evening, February 7, 2013 completely destroyed the home and resulted in a partial collapse as well. No emergency service personnel or civilians were injured, and the fire is under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Carmine Simone III

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On February 7, 2013, at 1600, a dwelling fire was called in to Gloucester City with a report of an occupant trapped in a S. Railroad Avenue dwelling. Battalion 504 arrived at a two-story wood frame dwelling with smoke showing from the second floor and a person down in front of the building. EMS treated and transported the person to the hospital. The all hands box was struck.

Squad 5-1 secured a water supply and went into operation with a 1-¾ inch handline. A backup line was stretched and the ladder company placed ground ladders to the roof. Searches in the dwelling were negative. The fire was knocked down and placed under control. No injuries to firefighters were reported.

- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

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Bloomingdale Makes Quick Knock Down

The Bloomingdale Fire Department was dispatched to a reported working structure fire on Friday February 1, 2013, at approximately 0725. Upon entering the complex First Deputy Fire Chief Mark Lime established command, alerting incoming units he had a fully involved apartment on the second story with fire showing from three sides of the structure. He quickly activated a second alarm for Butler Fire Department and a FAST unit from Pompton Lakes.

Lime requested an aerial master stream to be placed in service

from Ladder Company 664 upon arrival. Engine 661 laid a supply line to support master stream operation. The fire was knocked down rapidly and interior crews made entry to suppress the remainder of the fire containing it to the single apartment. Two occupants of the apartment were assessed on scene by Tri Boro First Aid Squad and were then air lifted to St. Barnabas Medical center.

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Rochelle Park Mall Fire

Just after midnight on February 3, 2013, Rochelle Park Fire Department responded for a working fire at a strip mall located on Rochelle Avenue. On arrival, heavy fire was showing from the front of a sushi restaurant located in the middle of a row of stores. Mutual aid was requested from Saddle Brook, Maywood and Paramus. As the first-due engine went to work with their CAFS and quickly knocked down the fire, a very heavy smoke condition pushed from the remainder of the stores, and out of the cockloft, with fire start-

ing to show from the roof above the original fire. After an aggressive and coordinated attack all the fire was knocked down with only slight extension into the two adjacent stores, and the fire was place under control. Falling snow and freezing temperatures created a hazard for responding personnel. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Peter Danzo

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Cold Day, Hot Fire in Dumont

On January 24, 2013, at 1154, Dumont Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Shadyside Avenue. Dumont's chief arrived and confirmed with police on scene that residents were out of the building. Mutual aid was requested to the scene and for coverage of the borough. Tenafly was called as a FAST unit. The bulk of the fire was quickly knocked down and contained to the exterior of the house. There was minimal damage to all floors and no injuries were reported. The DPW was called to the scene for sand and barricades because of the extreme cold and icy conditions.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

Newark Three-Story Two Alarm

On January 27, 2013, the City of Newark Fire Department responded to a building fire at the corner of Market and Adams Streets. The battalion chief had heavy fire showing from the first and second floors on arrival at the three-story vacant building. A second alarm was transmitted and ladder pipes, deck guns and handlines were all put in operation, and the fire was knocked down and brought under control within an hour.

- Fire News photo by Tom Finnegan

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Quick Work in Dorothy The volunteer fire companies of Dorothy Fire and Rescue , Estell Manor City, and Milmay were dispatched to Pennsylvania Avenue on December 10, 2012, at approximately 1830 for a structure fire. Dorothy firefighters arrived to find a one-story, wood-frame, single-family dwelling involved.

Dorothy Chief Robert Gibney had the crew from Engine 1270 pull two pre-connects and knocked down the fire in the rear of the home while a second crew checked the interior for extension. Responding were: Dorothy, Estell Manor, Milmay, East Vineland, Ruchland, Dorothy EMS, N.J. State Police, Atlantic City Electric Company.

- Fire News photo by Ken Badger

Propane Surprise at Warehouse Fire On December 27, 2012, Paterson Fire Department responded to the area of E. 36th St reetand 21st Ave nue for a building fire. Heavy fire was showing in the rear and a second alarm was requested quickly followed by a third. Large propane cylinders were found in the fire building and all companies were withdrawn. Numerous outside streams were put into service including a mutual aid tower ladder from West Paterson to darken down the fire which took almost three hours to be placed under control.

- Fire News photo by Peter Danzo

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At around 0100 on February 17, 2013, the Orange Fire Department were alerted for a house fire on Reock Street. Orange Police Officer Vasquez was on routine patrol when she smelled smoke while patrolling the area and located the fire. Officer Vasquez, assisted by Police Officer Holmes, broke down the front door and rescued a man from the building before the fire department arrived. Fire crews encountered heavy fire showing from the top floor of the abandoned multi-family house. Several handlines were used and a search found three deceased males who were believed to be squatters. The County Prosecutor's Office, along with Police and Fire Department, are investigating the fire's cause.

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Quick Work Saves House, Loses Porch

At 0200 on January 18, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported in The fire was knocked down with no extension into the dwellings and Camden City. Crews arrived to fire conditions on the front porch was placed under control at the 20 minute mark.

- Fire News photo by Ted Aurig with fire extending to the exposure porches. Crews secured a water supply and went into operation with two 1-他 inch handlines.

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On February 22, 2013, a dwelling fire was reported in East Camden on 36th Street. Companies arrived and found heavy smoke showing with a working fire in the basement of a 2-1/2 story, single-family, wood frame dwelling. Battalion 2 arrived and struck the all hands box. Companies secured a water supply and went into operation with a handline followed by a backup line. At the 10-minute mark, command reported a large area of fire in the basement with heavy smoke throughout. An additional engine company was called and staged.

- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

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Church, Warehouse Saved in Paterson Three Alarm At around 1615 on February 28, 2013, the Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire on Godwin Avenue. On arrival heavy fire was found in the rear of a three-story, brick, vacant apartment building. A second alarm was requested followed quickly by a third as the fire rapidly spread through out the building. After an exhaustive defensive attack and protecting a landmark church on the B side and a warehouse on the D side, the fire was declared under control by DC-1 Deputy Chief Ed Olszewski at around 1930 with companies remaining on the scene through the night hitting hot spots.

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One Rescued, Two Dead in Flanders Fire

In the early hours of February 18, 2013, the Flanders Fire Company was dispatched to Main Street – down the street from the department bays – for a reported apartment fire with entrapment. Chief Zeller requested Budd Lake and a second alarm as firefighters from Engine 95 stretched a line in the front door of the apartment and started to knock down the fire and search for victims. A young girl was found unconscious and removed and revived by EMS via CPR and then transported via medevac to a burn center. Budd Lake firefighters started searches of the second floor and with Flanders firefighters discovered two more deceased in a bathroom.

Firefighters remained on the scene well into the afternoon as the fire

was investigated by the Mt. Olive Police, Fire Marshal's Office and the County Prosecutors Office. The Netcong, Hackettstown and Chester Fire Companies were on scene and other companies provided station coverage - Fire News photos by Kevin J. Maloney

Busy Week in Upper Township

At approximately 2240 on February 27, 2013, the volunteer fire companies of Tuckahoe, Seaville and Marmora of the Upper Township Fire Department, as well as Squad 21 of Upper Township Rescue were dispatched to Route 50 for a structure fire. Squad 21's career crew arrived first and advised of flames showing from the rear of a two-story wood frame structure. There was some initial concern of a resident being trapped, but he was quickly located at a neighboring

house. Two additional water tenders were requested, followed by a request for a water tender task force. The fire was brought under control. This was the third working fire in one week for the responding companies of Tuckahoe, Seaville, Marmora, Bellplain, Ocean City Engine 3, Upper Township Rescue, New Jersey State Police, Cape May County Fire Police.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Three-Story Apartment Explodes in Haddon Heights At 1535 on a dreary February 23, 2013, with no forewarning, a three-story Victorian house, sub-divided into five apartment units, on White Horse Pike in Haddon Heights violently exploded. Pieces of roofing, siding, window frames, glass, insulation and lumber were propelled 200 feet away, crossing busy White Horse Pike/Route 30.

Traffic was brought to a standstill and two people entered what remained of the building and assisted a badly injured female from the debris; she sustained burns and was hospitalized in serious condition. Another female victim was treated and released. Haddon Heights Fire Department was toned out and the county alarm room utilized the Haddon Heights TaskForce 2-1 dispatch, which automatically had additional apparatus en route from Barrington, Audubon, Mt. Ephraim and Haddonfield. First arriving fire units had to contend with heavy fire shooting 60 feet in the air and a large debris field that hampered their access. Initially, victims were thought to be trapped in the building; Camden City Rescue Co. 1's Collapse Rescue unit and the Cherry Hill's Collapse Rescue unit were brought in.

It was later discovered that all residents were accounted for.

Additional fire units were requested bringing Lawnside and Bellmawr to the scene. Additional PD units were needed for crowd control. The Camden County Fire Marshal was on the scene along with investigators from the Camden County Prosecutors Office, the NJ State Police, the State Fire Marshall's Office and the ATF. The fire was caused by a natural gas leak centered around a second floor washer-dryer unit. The blast erupted when a gas stove was turned on by one of the injured residents. The Camden County Fire-Police detoured traffic around the scene, which closed the busy White Horse Pike for over six hours.

Cherry Hill's Deer Park Fire Co. Re-Hab 13-8 attended to the 130 emergency personnel that operated at the scene for eight hours. Numerous EMS units were on standby at the scene throughout the incident.

- Fire News photos by John Axford

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High Angle Rescue in Haddonfield

On February 7, 2013, at 1230, a high-angle rescue was dispatched in Haddonfield on Woodland Avenue. Crews arrived to find a crane that had tipped over and was suspended in the air by its outriggers. One occupant was injured on the roof, and the uninjured crane operator was trapped in the vehicle by live wires. Ladder companies from Westmont and Cherry Hill worked to remove the injured worker from the roof.

The worker was transported to the trauma unit. PSEG arrived to secure the electric.

Once power was shut down a crew placed a ground ladder to provide egress for the operator.

- Fire News photos by Ted Aurig

MVA on Old Zion Road

The volunteer fire companies of Bargaintown and Scullville responded at 1657 on February 10, 2013, to the intersection of Zion and Old Zion Roads for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment. The crash involved a vehicle on its side with three persons entrapped after it was struck by another vehicle and then overturned after it

struck a fire hydrant. After some manipulation by firefighters, all three persons “walked away� from the crash and were taken by EMS to Atlanticare Medical Center. Also responding: EHT Ambulance, EHT Police, Atlanticare Paramedics, N.J. American Water Company.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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DEUS RESCUE COMPLETES GERMAN ACQUISITION

Sean Donahue of the Exeter Fire Company in Rhode Island and 2013 Carlstadt Fire Chief Jarrett Milligan.

- Fire News photo by Dan Eckert

Wood Ridge ex-Chief Ron Phillips, Sr., and his son, newly elected Assistant Chief Ron Philips, Jr. - Fire News photo by Dan Eckert

(BOULDER, Colo.) - DEUS Rescue announced the completion of its acquisition of VR-Tec GmbH of BietigheimBissingen, Germany. VR-Tec has been a joint venture partner of DEUS Rescue since 2008. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

VR-Tec initially was a supplier of brakes for what became the DEUS® 3000 Series of controlled descent devices. The company was also instrumental in the design of both the 3000 Series and 7000 Series devices and has manufactured the devices since they were introduced in 2008.

In addition to its manufacturing role, VR-Tec was handling product marketing and distribution of DEUS products throughout most of Western Europe.

“We’re extremely pleased with the completion of this acquisition,” said Shain Rae, chief executive officer at DEUS Rescue.

“This acquisition enables us to combine the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of VR-Tec with DEUS Rescue’s product development talents and extensive market knowledge.”

Rae added that the acquisition allows DEUS Rescue direct oversight of manufacturing for the company’s cornerstone products and ensures that the company will remain cost competitive going forward.

“Acquiring VR-Tec also gives us greater global reach under a single, unified brand,” said Rae, allowing the company to expand its distribution network to Europe, the Middle East, Russia and throughout Asia. “We’ve already completed some new distribution arrangements and we're looking for more,” he said.

To learn more about the DEUS Rescue and its full line of controlled descent devices, go to www.DEUSrescue.com; call 866-405-3461.

DEUS Rescue was formed in 2004 and is a closely-held Colorado company based in Boulder.

DEUS Rescue manufactures and sells controlled descent devices worldwide. DEUS Rescue’s innovative design technologies provide the foundation for descent and rescue systems, accessories and kits for people who work and play in elevated environments. This includes firefighters, individuals who work at height in various industrial markets such as wind energy, telecommunications and electric power distribution as well as the military and law enforcement. DEUS Rescue products are also used by participants in challenge courses and zip-line tours.

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Up Close & Personal

Left to right: Some of Dumont’s finest at a January blaze.

Mark Abdulla and ex-Chief Jason Dalton.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

Member’s of Dumont Fire Engine 3 and Rescue 3. Left to right: Vincent Tamburrro, Jr.; ex-Chief Edward Maddolin; ex-Chief Danny Molinaro.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

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Deputy Chief Ed Olszewski giving orders to companies.

- Fire News photo by Peter Danzo

Recently, Atlantic County Fire Marshal Harold “Whitey” Swartz took part in Philadelphia’s WPVI- TV’s Operation 6 Save A Life in which the television station donates smoke detectors to be distributed by fire departments. Above, Chief Swartz poses with Anchorwoman Karen Rodgers.

- Fire News photo courtesy of HW Swartz

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Up Close & Personal

Haworth Assistant Fire Chief Mike Green and his son.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

Surf City Fire Chief Brian Stasik.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

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Fair Lawn Company #4 Firefighter Jack Donohue operating at a second alarm fire on February 20, 2013.

- Fire News photo by Kevin Joyce

Jimmy and Danny Molinaro, members Of Engine 3 and Rescue 3 of Dumont. Both are ex-Chiefs and Danny is the Captain of Engine 3 and Rescue 3 for 2013.

- Fire News photo by Chris Denton

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State Fire Chief’s Parade Judges Events The New Jersey State Fire Chief's Parade Judges Association has announced the events it will be judging in 2013. If you would like your event judged by the association, contact njstatejudges@gmail.com.

May 4 - Maple Shade Fire Company parade (Burlington County).

May 11 - City of Absecon Fire Department 100th Anniversary (Atlantic County).

May 11 - Burlington County Junior Firefighters Competition.

June 1 - Hillsborough Fire Company parade.

June 8 - Williamstown Fire Company parade (Gloucester County).

June 15 - Sterling Fire Company parade (Morris County).

June 22 - Bound Brook Fire Company, hosting the N.J. State Exempt Firefighters Convention parade.

August 3 - Pitman Fire Company parade.

September 14 - NJ State Firefighters Relief Association Convention and Parade in Wildwood.

December 7 - Blackwood Christmas parade.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

NJFFS’ Green Initiative On February 18, 2013, members of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service cleared trees from the access area of Lake Lenape Park in Mays Landing. As part of a "Green" initiative, the trees, which were toppled by recent storms, will be harvested for planks for the trailers that haul the tractor-plow the forest fire service uses to plow firebreaks through the wildlands.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

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Firefighter I and II Graduations The Atlantic County Firefighters Association held graduation ceremonies on February 4, 2013, at the Anthony “Tony� Canale Fire Training Center for its Summer and Fall 2012 Firefighter I and II classes.

Students logged several hundred hours of training, with 64 students graduating from fire companies in Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, Ocean, and Gloucester Counties. Remarks were given by Atlantic County Freeholder Frank Sutton, ACFFA Executive Chairman Howard Berchtold, Jr., and Training Director Michael J. Corbo.

- Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe

Tuckerton Chief Lee Eggert pins the badge onto FF Dylan Baubles.

Bayview Chief Chuck Macintosh hugs his son Chuck.

Capt. Runza of Parkertown pins a badge onto FF Christopher Hendrix.

Lou Raniszewski, Sr., hugs his son Louis Raniszewski, both of Seaville Fire Company.

Firefighter recruits waiting for their diplomas on February 4, 2013, graduation.

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ACFFA Executive Chairman Howard Berchtold Jr. presents opening remarks to a SRO crowd.

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Chief Jay Potter Member of the Year Just three years after being named Outstanding Career EMT of the year by the State Of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, the members of the Upper Township Rescue Squad have selected Chief Jay Potter as Member of the Year. Chief Potter has been serving the community as an Emergency Medical Technician since 1985 and was first elected as Chief in 1991. His many years of leadership have been instrumental in providing squad members the effective mentoring needed. Chief Potter was presented with the 2012 Member of the Year Award during the Squad's installation dinner on January 26, 2013.

- Fire News photo by Joe Repici

Brothers Helping Brothers On February 16, 2013, Deputy Chief Joe Decker of Arbor Hose Co. #1 of Piscataway Township, donated their retired Deputy Chief's vehicle to Commissioner Brian Piggott of the Keansburg Fire Department. Upon hearing of the loss of Keansburg's Chief's vehicle from Hurricane Sandy, Arbor Hose Company elected to donate their 1998 Ford Explorer as a replacement.

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Pictured: Joe Decker, left and Brian Piggott, right.

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Howell First Aid and Rescue Installation

On February 16, 2013, the Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad No.1 held its annual Installation and awards dinner. The emcees of the event were Squad Captain of 14 years, Jeff Dematteo, and newly elected President John Zicha. The top 10 responders for the squad for 2013 are as follows: Jeff Dematteo with 481; Paul Christ, 447; Dawn Williams, 397; Rich Friedman, 384; Billy Mandelkow, 380; Joe Dematteo, 300; Shaul Leiser, 272; Nick Priolli, 264; Bobby Morris, Jr., 243; and Christine Dematteo, 241. The top three cadet responders were Anthony Dematte, 119; Matt Rosen, 95; and Timothy Morris, 57.

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