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The election of your State Officers and voting on three ballot questions will take place on Saturday, September 17, at the Convent ion
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Center from 0700 to 1200. Again, to try to keep the lines down, please limit those coming in to the Convention Center to just those individuals who have business there or are required to be there. Delegates and Life Members should have theirwhite and red registration cards in hand as they enterthe Convention Center to help speed up the voting process. We set up a “suggested” voting time schedule by county in order to try to keep the lines short. Although not mandatory, please try to adhere to that schedule. Information concerning the schedule is available from your local Relief Association Secretary. Anyone that attended their County Caucus was also given a packet of information which contained the suggested voting time schedule. You will be electing your State Officers for the coming year and even though we have no opposition, we ask for your support. The three ballot questions are required “housekeeping” questions and we ask you to vote “yes” on them. The American Red Cross will be onsite Saturday from 0900 until 1400 conducting a blood drive.
The Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen's Association (FMBVFA) welcomes you back to the Wildwoods for the state convention and expo. We are still adapting to convention life afterAgainCovid.you
Again this year, Jitney service is scheduled to run from southern Wildwood Crest to the convention and expo area beginning at 0700 on Friday and Saturday mornings. You can catch the Jitney north on Atlantic Avenue from Jefferson to Farragut Road, then north from Farragut on Ocean Ave to the convention area. Drop off and pickup will be on Andrews and Ocean Avenues.
and lots so you don't miss out.
The tram cars and jitney service will be operating on Friday an d Saturday and you need to check or website www.njsfa.com for the hours they will be operating. If you want to continue seeing these services in future years, make sure you take advantage of their availabilit y this year.
Over the past year your officers, along with the Executive
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The Officers and Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association would like to welcome everyone to the 2022 Annual Convention. Although health and safety conditions have improved as compared to the last two years, we are still monito ring conditions and ask for your patience as we try to take care of the necessary business of the association.
Handicap parking is available between Baker and Montgomery Avenues on Ocean Avenue. Handicap placards or plates are required to park. Handicap drop-off is also available at Taylor and Ocean Avenues.
will find the best companies serving both fire and rescue. On display is the finest in new technology in fire and rescue tools as well as the latest in fire apparatus. Take your time walking through the display tents
Friday’s session will contain the Annual Memorial Service and business meeting. Registration will be from 0700 to 1015. To try to keep the lines down, please limit those coming in to the Convention Cent er to just those individuals who have business there or are required to be there. Delegates and Life Members should have theirwhite and red registration cards in hand as they enterthe Convention Centerto help speed up the registration process. The Memorial Service will begin at 1000 and the business meeting will immediately follow. We will be taping the Memorial Service so that it can be added to our website for viewing at any time. Although we do our best to not miss the listing of any members that pass, we are human and mistakes may happen. If you notice any omissions from the list of our departed members, please see one of the officers after the meeting so we can inve stigate any unfortunate errors that may have occurred. Deborah Hospital will be onsite on Friday conducting the health screening that they do every year.
David Thompson President, FMBVFA
As Always, we hope you enjoy your visit to the Wildwoods and our beach and boardwalk. Be smart and be safe.
President’sChiefs,Message Delegates, Life Members
Page 4, Fire News Wildwood Special Edition FireNews.com INDEX TO EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS BOARDWALK Atlantic Avenue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 123456789107778798081828384858687 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100101 102103 104 105 106 29 4546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576303132333435363738394041424344MUGSBF8BF9BF10BF11BF4BF5BF6BF7BF1BF2BF3BF1220212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556575859606162636465666768697071727374757612345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334 SOUTH LOT#1 SOUTH LOT #2 TRAINING 1ST CHOICE EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 31 - 34 1ST RESPONDER NEWSPAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 38 9ONE1 MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 62 AAAEMERGENCYSUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 23 ABSOLUTE FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 32, 48, 64 ACCESS COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 17 ACE TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 11 ADVANCED RESCUE BOATS & EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 9 & 10 AIR AND GAS TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D TENT 1 & 2 AIR DEB - MAGNE GRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 6 AIRPOWER INTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D TENT 8 AKRON BRASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 16 ARMOR TUFF FLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 98 ASI FIRE/RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 22 AT&T THE WIRELESS EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 30 BERWYN HEIGHTS VFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 71 & 72 BILLFOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 29 BLAZE EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 89 BURN FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GATES CALIFORNIACASUALTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 34 CAMPBELLSUPPLY . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 1-5, 29,30,45,46,61,62,77-80 CAPE MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 11 (BURK AVE) CAPE MAYCIGARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 12 CARDIO PULMONARYDIAGNOSTIC LLC . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 28 CHIEF 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D TENT 7 CHOICE MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 28 CLEAN AIR CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 24 CLICK 2 ENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 61 CONTINENTALFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HORSESHOE 3-12 CRITERION FLOORING SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 54 CSC SERVICE WORKS / SUPER LAUNDRY . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 10 & 11 DEFENDER EMERGENCYPRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 22 - 27 DENNIS RUBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 75 DURABRITE LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 14 EAGLE EMBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 14,15,16 EAST COAST EMERGENCYLIGHTING . . . . .BALLFIELD 9 ( Burk Ave) ECKERT FIRE TACTICS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 20 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT LABS . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 16 ELITE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 27 & 28 EMERGENCYEQUIPMENT SALES . . . . .SOUTH LOT 36-38,52-54,68-70 EMERGENCYSOFTWARE (Enforsys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 16
FireNews.com Fire News Wildwood Special Edition, Page 5 INDEX TO EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS BOARDWALK Ave.MontgomeryBurkAve. OCEAN AVENUE NORTH OCEAN AVENUE SOUTH 2322212019181716151413121110987654321OS1OS2OS3OS4 Ave.BurkAve.Andrews ESI EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 20-22 FAST LANE EMERGENCYVEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 16 FAST TRACK COATINGS / CRITERION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 54 FDNYCANARSIE'S BRAVEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 69 FEDERALSIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 14 FIRE AND SAFETYSERVICES, INC (PIERCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 8-13,33-35,49-51,65-67,84-88 FIRE EMS LIFELINE CISM RUTGERS EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 19 FIRE FLOW SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 15 FIRE GROUND TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 71 FIRE HOUSE GRANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 27 FIRE NEWS **OFFICIALNEWSPAPER** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 23 FIRE SOAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 1 FIRE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 13 FIREFIGHTER ONE / FERRARAFIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 40-42, 55-58,72-74 FIRST CHOICE (E-ONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 6-7, 31,47,63, 81-83 FIRST DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 18 FIRST NET - SPONSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 8 (BURK AVE) SOUTH LOT 99 FIRST PRIORITYEMERGENCYVEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 20-23 FISHER SPORTWEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT 1-3, 20 & 39, 58-60 FLEET REPS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 6 FLOOR SKINZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 13 FLORIAN RE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 104 FMBVFAT SHIRTS AND MUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BEER GARDEN FOWLER LAUNDRYSOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 35 GRIFFITH POTTERYHOUSE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 33 & CENTER 13 HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH AIR METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 42 HAINES FIRE & RISK CONSULTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 17 & 18 HEAT STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 19 HYATTSVILLE VOLFIRE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 9 IDEX FIRE & SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 97 INTERSTATE MOBILE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 13 ISM LIGHTING LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 47 KC SIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 10 (BURK AVE) KETTERERS RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 51 LEAF GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 67 LEXIPOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 37 LIBERTYART WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 17 LINCOLN FINANCIALGROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 15 MADHOUZ TECHMASTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE SOUTH 4 MAI AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 3-5 MID-ATLANTIC FIRE AND AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE SOUTH 1 & 2 MID-ATLANTIC RESCUE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 4-5 MITCHELLARCHITECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 25 MODELLBROKERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 70 MOOSE SAFETYSUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 102-103 MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 68 MUNICIPALEMERGENCYSERVICES - MES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 1-3 MUNICIPALMARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 45 MUNICIPALSAFETYSUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 31 NATIONALFALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 3 & 4 NEW JERSEYCITYUNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 3 NEW JERSEYNECK & BACK INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 4 NJ AMERICAN WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 26 NJ FIRE EQUIPMENT CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 1 & 2 OCEANSIDE PRODUCTS/TEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 4-8 OCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 17 ONE SOURCE FIRE AND RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 1 PAC INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 55 PARADE COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 5 PENN POWER GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 10 PLCUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HORSESHOE 14-19 POLICE & FIRE FEDERALCREDIT UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 74 POWER HAWK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB CENTER 24 POWERCALLSIRENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D TENT 3-4-5-6 BALLFIELD 2 PRO FLEET CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 19 PROMINENT LEATHER CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 19 PRUDENTIALFINANCIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 25 RAPID RESPONSE CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 52 RAYNOR WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 56 - 57 RENEWALBYANDERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 11 RH OCONNELLFIRE DEPT GIFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 10-11 ROBBIE CONLEYARCHITECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 21 ROGERS UNIFORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 14 RUTGERS EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 73 SAFE -T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HORSESHOE 1-2 SAFETYAND SURVIVALTRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 11 SEAGRAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 43,44,59,60,75,76,105,106 SOUND OFF SIGINAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 26 SPECTRUM 2WAYMAI America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 3-5 ST JUDE HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 64 STATE LINE FIRE AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 39 STRATEGIC SAFETYDYNAMICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 2 SUPER LAUNDRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C TENT 10 - 11 SUPER VAC MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 17 SUTPHEN CORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 90 - 96 TACTIALPUBLIC SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOTH LOT 35 - 36 TASC FIRE APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 7-8 THE FIRE STORE - WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY . . . . . . . .C TENT 30, 31, 32 BALLFIELD 3 ULTRABRIGHT LIGHTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 29 VALTEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH LOT 100-101 VCI EMERGENCYVEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 7-9 & 16-18 W.S. DARLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OCEAN AVE NORTH 13 WARD DIESEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT REG 53 WHELEN ENGINEERING CO INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALLFIELD 6 WILDLAND WAREHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HORSESHOE 13 WILDWOOD CREST FD LADIES AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB TENT CENTER 1 WILL-BURT CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NORTH LOT 21
of your squads came to Wildwood anyway, spent time in our hotels, and frequented our establishments. We cannot thank you enough for your loyal patronage. You are heroes in more ways thanEnjoyone. this much-deserved break from the very exhausting job that you do 365 days a year. No one deserves a trip to Wildwood more than you do.Take care, have fun, and God bless, Very sincerely yours,
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PETE PByron@wildwoodnj.orgBYRONKRISTAFITZSIMONS COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
On behalf my fellow Commissioners Fitzsimons and Mikulski and myself, we would like to once again welcome you to the Fireman Convention in the City of Wildwood. It is our great honor to continue this longstanding relationship with you.
PETE BYRON MAYOR COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
Artist Joseph Getsinger will again be presenting an original, limited-edition Burn Foundation image for 2022 at the Wildwood Firemen’s Convention on September 16 and 17, 2022. It is the Burn Foundation’s most important fundraiser.
Welcome
STEVE MIKULSKI OFCOMMISSIONERPUBLICSAFETY
And Joe Getsinger’s art has been a major influence in the foundation’s successful fundraising efforts in Wildwood for 42 years.
KFitzsimons@wildwoodnj.orgKRISTAFITZSIMONSFirefighters!
Wildwood looks forward to the fire companies visiting. We get excited to see the trucks and we always honor our heroes in uni form, such as yourselves.
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Fire & Safety Services Hits 21 Years with the Burn Foundation
We can tell that the feeling is mutual because we know two years ago when the convention was cancelled due to Covid many
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President David Russell of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., of South Plainfield and Pierce Manufacturing, have committed to another year in support of the Burn Foundation. His dedication and support of the Burn Foundation has helped the burn care and burn patient communities going back to the new millennium.
Sincerely,
Ernie Troiano III Chief of Department Wildwood City Fire Department
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In closing, I would like to thank all of you for your continued friendship and support for our department. We are sincerely
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Brothers and Sisters,
grateful that you continue to choose the City of Wildwood to be the host of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable convention. God Bless our military and God Bless America!
We consider our role as the host city’s fire department a true honor and privilege. Countless friendships and partnerships have been developed over the years as a result of the annual convention. This is something we, in the Wildwood City Fire Department, value deeply. The department remains committed to providing a quick response and ensuring the safety of our visiting brothers and sisters and their families.
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On behalf of the Wildwood City Fire Department, it is my pleasure once again, as Chief of Department, to welcome you all back to our great city for the 145th New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention. I would like to start by thanking President Robert Ordway and his fellow officers, along with the members of the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association (FMBVFA) for their hard work and coordinated efforts in making sure that the state convention is a success every year. This is no small task and requires the attention of all those
It is hard to believe that 17-years ago, the dedicated staff at Fire News embarked on an adventure and created the New Jersey Fire News. Thank you to the photographers who shared their thoughts with me to make sure our newspaper represented the entire state of New Jersey. Many of you still visit us at our booth at the New Jersey Fire Expo.
nicalities of e-mailing Fire News your photos and stories, feel free to contact us for help. We have a great staff of experts, who can solve most of the issues you may encounter. Managing Editor Gary Joyce, who is the man who puts this paper together, with our very talented art staff of Cliff Chiesa, Greg Jones and Lynn Sedler, and Editorial Assistant Bryan Lopez.Thank you to Dave Thompson and the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen's Association for your hard work in organizing the New Jersey Fire Expo at Wildwood and for believing in Fire News.
Atlantic City Electric prepares for summer weather and severe storms, the company encourages its customers to be ready as well. Here are some tips:
With summer now in full swing, Atlantic City Electric continues to perform essential work to ready the local energy grid to meet increased customer demand and keep homes and businesses powered all summer long. Each day, Atlantic City Electric performs maintenance and grid modernization upgrades to further enhance service reliability for its 565,000 South Jersey customers, and to harden energy infrastructure against the growing impacts of more severe weather as a result of climate change.
Fire News Welcomes You to the 2022 New Jersey Fire Expo! From the Editor’s Desk
Atlantic City Electric is Prepared forSummerStorm and Hurricane Season
Since 2013, Fire News continued to represent the New Jersey fire service and continued to highlight our advertisers, keeping you up to date with our Industry News and Special Feature pages in our newspaper. We did this to highlight those who work hard to support all firefighters with the latest and greatest products that make the firefighter's job safer. Be sure that you stop by our advertiser's booths at the convention to discuss some of the new products that are available to you.
I would be remiss if I didn't stop to salute the responders of New Jersey, who have dedicated their lives to a profession that continues to be a lifestyle, not a job. Stay safe and stop by the Fire News booth to say hello and to share your ideas and stories with us. Enjoy the NJ Fire Expo!
Every month, we reach your firehouse. As you look through Fire News, ask yourself if your department is represented in our monthly paper. It is important that your department is represented. If you do not see your department, give some serious consideration to appointing a department Public Information Officer who can send us news from your department. If you are worried about the tech-
Assemble an emergency storm kit. Include battery-powered radio, flashlight, a first-aid kit, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, medications, multi-purpose tool, and list of important/emergency phone numbers.
Our goal of representing the New Jersey
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It seems like yesterday that I remember traveling to Wildwood to participate in the convention, along with Publisher Frank Trotta, Chief Operating Officer (then-Executive Editor) Tim Edwards and Advertising Director Barbara Connolly. In 2013, Fire News was asked to become the official newspaper of the New Jersey Fire Expo. This honor, that we proudly embarked on, brought us closer to the New Jersey fire service. After nine years of working with the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen's Association, we worked together, overcoming the problems of the Covid pandemic and other problems like a major fire in 2013 that forced firefighters to put everything aside to battle the flames on a major boardwalk at the Fun Town Pier in Seaside Heights. Thankfully, as they say in theater, "The show must go on." And, yes, the fire went out and the NJ Fire Expo successfully went on.
fire service in a positive light has become a passionate issue to our staff and to the photographers who provide us with the stories for our publication. No one should ever lose sight that the photographers and department Public Information Officers are preserving the history of the New Jersey Fire Service. Fire News thanks everyone for their passionate service, and takes this responsibility seriously.
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grid, Atlantic City Electric completes hundreds of tasks to prepare for the summer season, including system work, testing and drills. As part of the Exelon family of companies, Atlantic City Electric shares best practices with its sister companies - BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco - and participates in collaborative emergency response training exercises to ensure it can provide seamless support and resources during a storm or emergency restoration
As a result of ongoing reliability projects and grid resiliency efforts to strengthen energy infrastructure against increasingly severe weather, Atlantic City Electric customers experienced the lowest frequency of electric outages ever in 2020 and again in 2021, which is a testament to the ongoing benefits of implementing best practices across the Exelon family of companies.Inaddition to work to enhance the energy
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John Terence Ruddy Battalion Chief
Nicholas Albert Prioli
Vincent Doffont Firefighter/EMT
Atlantic City Fire Department Firefighter Carfagno, age 58, was exposed to Covid-19 during on-duty activities. He became ill and his health worsened. He died on December 21, 2021, as a result of Covid-19 complications.
Anthony Michael Carfagno
Jersey City Fire Department Battalion Chief Ruddy, age 49, completed a 24-hour shift on December 8, 2021. During the previous 24 hours, he had responded to nine emergency incidents. These incidents included automatic fire alarms, a natural gas leak, and the report of a cooking fire in a restaurant. He arrived home shortly thereafter. Chief Ruddy complained to his wife of not feeling well and asked her to call for an ambulance. Chief Ruddy was transported by ambulance to a hospital near his home. Upon his arrival at the hospital, Chief Ruddy was conscious but lost consciousness shortly after his arrival. Hospital personnel attempted to treat and resuscitate him, but they were unsuccessful. Chief Ruddy was pronounced deceased at the hospital. His death was due to a heart attack.
Vincent Doffont
On March 19, 2022, Harrison Fire Department Firefighter/EMTVincent Doffont, age 37, had returned to the fire station from a training exercise assisting newer members with structural roof venting. While in the shower, Firefighter/EMTDoffont collapsed and was found unconscious by fellow firefighters. He was immediately rushed to the University Hospital in Newark where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death has yet to be determined.
On October 23, 2021, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company Safety Officer Prioli, age 89, responded to the fire department for a call of a vehicle extrication that was ultimately cancelled. He left the fire house and was walking home when he experienced a medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded to the scene where they found Safety Officer Prioli in cardiac arrest. He passed away shortly thereafter.
The following four firefighters suffered line of duty deaths between September 2021 and September 2022. All information was garnered from the US Fire Administration at er-fatalities/fatalityData/list.https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefight- Gary P. Joyce
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Have a supply of bottled water and easy-toprepare, non-perishable foods available to last at least 72 Keephours.aflashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
More tips and information available at atlanticcityelectric.com/SaveEnergy.Beingpreparedforthesummerstorm and hurricane season is a responsibility everyone should take seriously. Atlantic City Electric is committed to being ready throughout the summer season but being ready for summer is not up to the company alone. Atlantic City Electric is most successful as a company when its customers are also prepared.
As temperatures rise, energy usage typically starts to climb as well. Atlantic City Electric provides important tips and information to empower customers to better manage their energy use and bills.
NJ Firefighters, please consider joining the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association in their fight TODAYbecause together, nothing is impossible.
Identify an alternate location for you and/or your family in case of an extended outage.
Donations will be collected at the door. Custom koozies and T-shirts are available for purchase. If you cannot attend the Expo but would like to make a donation in support of St. Jude and the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association, please call St. Jude rep Jessica Casale at 267-245-3620 or Jessica.Casale@alsac.stjude.org. Your donations save the lives of children with cancer. Because of supporters like NJ firefighters, St. Jude can share its knowledge freely and exchange ideas openly, inspiring more collaboration between doctors and researchers worldwide, and, as a result, provide more lifesaving treatments for children everywhere. Even now, their lifesaving work continues because kids still need St. Jude.
FMBVFAPartners Again with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Atlantic City Electric is Prepared...Continued
It’s extremely important to review the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operations of your generator. Do not connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring, and never use a generator indoors or any enclosed area.
Install energy efficient light bulbs. Energyefficient LED bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs and create little heat that can in turn cause cooling devices to work harder.Check your thermostat. Set your thermostat a few degrees higher in the summer if health permits.
depend on them no matter what else they are facing. This is why the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association is asking every NJ fire station to come together for the St. Jude mission — Finding Cures. Saving Children. Because they can’t do it without you.
Download Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app at atlanticcityelectric.com/MobileApp.Forachecklistofotheritemsto include in your emergency kit, visit atlanticcity electric.com/StormPrep.SafetyisAtlanticCity Electric’s top priority. As part of the company’s commitment to safety, it utilizes its safety trailer to provide interactive electrical safety demonstrations on the potential dangers associated with electrical wires and equipment. The Atlantic City Electric Safety Trailer is used throughout the communities the company serves to educate police and fire personnel, first responders, emergency personnel, and other community members on electrical safety and the hazards associated with working on or around energy infrastructure. The safety trailer includes power lines, poles, transformers, lights as well as metering and other safety equipment.
This September16-17, 2022, we invite you to join us at the NJ Firemen’s Expo at the Wildwood Convention Center to support the children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital once again. St. Jude and the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association remain ever committed to the promise they have made to the tens of thousands of families who
Afew years ago, the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association (FMBVFA; host of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention) teamed up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to raise money and fight for a cure. Over the past five years, this partnership has raised nearly $35,000 at the New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention for St. Jude families across the country and in our communities. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all they should worry about is helping their child live.
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Manage your bill on My Account. Online energy management tools show you how much energy you are using. You can also get tips based on your energy saving goals.
Adjust your blinds. Lower the blinds during the day in the summer to keep the heating effects of the hot sun out.
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January 26, 2022 North Wildwood Fire Department Ladder2 & Wildwood Fire Department Squad 3 (APlatoon) were dispatched to the 200 east block of 24th Ave fora possible structure fire. Deputy 2 & Chief 3 arrived reported smoke coming from the dwelling. Squad 3 arrived and started to extinguish the fire. Ladder2 con ducted a primary search & checked forextension. Do to the quick
response the fire was primarily contained to the exteriorof the dwelling with minorextension to the 1st floorapartment. 2 occupants were evaluated forsmoke inhalation. 1 of which was transported by Wildwood Crest EMS to the hospital. The incident is currently being investigated by the Cape May County Fire Marshals Office. - Photos courtesy of North Wildwood FD
Wildwood Squad Co. 3 (APlatoon) responded on the North Wildwood Box Alarm to 1600 Ocean Ave. fora building fire. North Wildwood Fire Department Ladder Co. 2 arrived and reported smoke showing from the second floor. The alarm was upgraded to a 1st alarm assignment adding Rescue Co. 3 on the incident. LadderCo. 2 conducted a primary search and rescued a dog located in the fire unit. Squad Co. 3 and LadderCo. 2 made quick work of the fire holding it to the room of origin. There were no otherinjuries and the fire is underin vestigation by the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office. Due to an immediate response by properly staffed companies, damage was minimized and a family pet quickly rescued.
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Wildwood Squad Co. 3 (B Platoon) responded to this accident in the 100 W. block of Oak Ave. The vehicle struck a parked vehicle and then overturned. The driversuffered minorinjuries and was treated on scene. The accident is under investigation by the Wildwood Police Department.
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North Wildwood Ladder2/ C Platoon handled a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the shopping centeron Delaware Avenue, May 31, 2022
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Wildwood Squad Co. 3 (APlatoon) was dispatched with North Wildwood Fire Department on the North Wildwood box alarm fora reported dwelling fire on Ocean Avenue. While en route NWPD dispatch confirmed a working fire and the 1st alarm assignment was dispatched. Deputy 2 arrived and reported smoke showing from the third floorof a single family dwelling. Squad Co. 3 and LadderCo. 2 made an aggressive interiorattack. Companies found high heat and zero visibility on the 3rd floor. Crews located the fire in a third floorbedroom and quickly knocked down the fire. The CMC Fire Marshal’s office investigated and determined the cause of the fire to be accidental (electrical). Great work by the companies operating on scene containing the fire to the room of origin. Stone HarborFire Department provided coverage for the island during the incident. Also assisting were Anglesea VolunteerFire Company No.1 , North Wildwood VolunteerFire Company, Wildwood Crest VolunteerFire Department and the Rio Grande Fire Company. - Photos courtesy of the North Wildwood FD
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Wildwood Fire Department members assigned to the Cape May County USAR team participated in a drill with the Villas Volunteer Fire Department, in LowerTownship recently. The scenario involved a vehicle into a house with occupants trapped. Great teamwork by all of those who participated in this drill.
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April 16 , 2022, the Wildwood Fire Department assisted the North Wildwood Fire Department with removing six occupants from a boat that was taking on waterin Hereford Inlet. Agreat coordinated effort by all agencies involved was key in quickly removing all those aboard. - Photos courtesy City of Wildwood FD
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June 14, 2022, the Wildwood Fire Department Squad 3 (B Platoon) and North Wildwood Fire Department LadderCo. 2 were dispatched to Ocean Avenue fora structure fire. Chief of Department Ernie Troiano III arrived to heavy smoke showing from the secon nd floorof a two-story motel. The alarm was upgraded to a 1st alarm which brings off-duty City firefighters, Wildwood Crest FD, Rio Grande FD, and Stone HarborFD to the scene. Firefighters began an aggressive attack on the fire that was burning in the cockloft area. Heavy fire had taken possession of this void space between the ceiling and roof and a second alarm was transmitted bringing additional resources from the Villas FD, Erma FD, and Cape May City FD. Firefighters cut a trench cut in the roof of the motel which is used to stop the fire from spreading to uninvolved areas. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to one wing of the motel and prevent it from spreading to any of the surrounding properties. The fire was placed undercontrol in about 90 minutes.
Athird alarm was transmitted foradditional manpowerand station coverage. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $500,000. The CMC Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the fire and determined it was accidental, caused by welding that was taking place on the property as part of renovations. Units operated on the scene forabout 3-1/2 hours before clearing. Great coordinated efforts by all companies operating on the scene and thank you to those who provided station coverage forthe city. Assisting were Wildwood Crest VolunteerFire Department, Rio Grande Fire Company, Stone HarborVolunteerFire Company 1, West Wildwood Fire-Department , Villas VolunteerFire Department , Erma VolunteerFire Company Station 62, City of Cape May Fire Department, Ocean View VolunteerFire Company, Green Creek Fire Company, Cape May Court House VolunteerFire Company and the City of Wildwood Police Department.
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The FMBALocal 50 recently hosted their annual Retiree’s Barbecue at HQ. As always, this is a great event that allows us to reconnect with many formeremployees of the Wildwood Fire Department. The stories that are shared are ones forthe ages. We would like to thank these men and women forkeeping the countless memories alive and for helping to preserve this long tradition. Stay safe and we look forward to next year!
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deployed by the team. Adiscussion ensued on the pros and cons with using this hose pack style. Members then reviewed the proper way to restore the hoselines back onto the apparatus. This step, not always the favorite chore of firefighters, is crucial to the success of deploying the hoseline successfully and efficiently at the next incident.
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On June 16, 2022, 12 volunteerfirefighters from the Anglesea VolunteerFire Company 1 assembled to review attack hoseline advancement. The crews reviewed the standard attack hose setups on the engine and the ladder. The crew also reviewed the specific hose load style, the deployment methods and operation concerns. The crew was then presented the opportunity to try the Triple Pack hose load style. This style was packed on the engine and then
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Committee, continue to move the Association forward in a very positive and effective manner. We currently have three programs that the NJSFA administers to assist our members and their families.
We urge our members and their families to take advantage of the “A Gift from Captain Buscio” program, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, RWJ/St. Barnabas Burn Center, and the NJ Chapter of the Leukemi a & Lymphoma Society. Please review the literature handed out at yo ur County Caucus Elections and take advantage of their services.
Starting in January 2021, the Healthcare Program was opened up to spouses. Spouses of current members and non-remarried surviving spouses of deceased Qualified Firefighters are able to receive a monthly maximum of $2,000 in reimbursement. The reimbursement is towards the net portion of the costs for care that is not being reimbursed from other providers. On July 1, 2019, the Burial Benefit was raised to $12,000 and Line of Duty Burial Benefit to $36,000. Any Local Relief Association Officer can submit the initial online notification form and should do so as soon as you hear of a member passing, even if that member passed a number of years ago. The benefit payment will be prorated and paid based on the allowable amount on the date of their passing. In the fiscal year that just ended (June 30), over $12,000,000 was paid out.
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reminded that for Relief to be paid, “NEED” must be demonstrate d and fully documented.
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We have over 190 firefighters participating in the Health Care Program this calendar year, and since the inception of the program over 5½ years ago, 410 firefighters have received assistance. This reimbursement program is available to any member who is receiving care f rom a licensed caregiver working with a licensed health care firm. If the firefighter is receiving that care at home, an adult day care facil ity, an assisted living facility (the care portion of the charges and not the rent), or a rehabilitation facility, the reimbursement is an up to max imum of $6,000 per month on the net portion of the costs for care that is not being reimbursed from other providers. Starting this August, if the firefighter is in a long-term/nursing home type of care facility, the reimb ursement is now an up to a maximum of $12,000 per month on the net portion of the costs for care that is not being reimbursed from other providers. This benefit is available to eligible member regardless of where the y live in the continental US as long as the caregivers and the healthcare firm they work for are licensed in the state where care is being given. Contact your Local Relief Association for more information or call the NJSFA.
Active Firefighters from age 18 to 57 can now join our association. Applications must be received in the State Office prior to the applicant turning 58. Local associations should be using State Office-supplied Applications for Membership with a revision date of either REV5/19 or REV7/21. Applications sent in with an earlier revision date wil l be returned and a new current application will need to be submitte d. The physical on the application is now good for one year from the date of the physical and can be administered by and signed by a New Jersey licensed Physician, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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Our physical office is located at 1711 Highway 34 South, in Wall Township. All mail should be addressed to the Wall Township location, not our former address. Our full address and current phone numbers can be found on our website at www.njsfa.com.
From 2019 forward, we made a change to the percentage calculation used to determine Qualifying Status. We eliminated the platoon system and lowered the minimum necessary percentage to 25 percent.
Thank you, stay safe, and may God Bless America.
Relief applications are available to all members should a need suddenly occur in their lives. Completed Applications with support ing documentation are reviewed by the Local Association for approval. Retired Qualified Firefighters and surviving spouses of qualified members are also eligible to apply for relief. In addition, if the need is there, Special Relief and Supplemental Relief forms should be filled out and s ubmitted to the State Office for approval. Once approved by the Advisory Committee, the State Office will issue a check for the amount a nd notice will be sent to the Local Association on that amount that they may pay towards the Supplemental Relief request. As always, supporting documentation must be submitted with the fully completed applicatio ns. The Relief Program is a calendar year-based program and all payment s approved in a given year must be paid out by December 31 of that year and cannot carry over to the following year.
In closing I would like to thank our outstanding Office Administrative Staff, the State Officers, the Executive Committ ee and all of the Local Relief Officers for their assistance, cooperat ion and support. We have only three Associations not being seated this year due to reports submitted late. Please remember to keep in your prayers our sick and departed brother and sister Firefighters, their family members, the members of our Armed Forces stationed around the world, and all of our Police, Fire and EMS first responders.
We are up-to-date on conducting Field Exams and Local Applications for Relief were collected to be reviewed in the St ate Office. Once reviewed, the applications were returned by your County Executive Committeeperson. Going over the applications at the State office has allowed the review to ensure need, and that the proper additional documentation is attached to the applications. Everyone is
If you may find yourself needing the type of services offered by the NJ Firemen’s Home. Contact the Firemen’s Home or any of the County Managers to the home for information on the application process. The Firemen’s Home is funded by the same insurance tax that funds the Local Relief Associations and the NJSFAState Office. If you fi nd that for some reason the NJ Firemen’s Home does not meet your needs, take advantage of our Health Care Reimbursement Program.
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2021, Taskforce 28 was dispatched fora reported barn fire with a “big explosion” in the area of Manitoba Trail in Shamong. Due to a lack of hydrants in the area, a tenderstrike team was added to the assignment. Crews from Shamong, Tabernacle, Medford, Medford Lakes, Vincentown, Evesham, and Hammonton, operated forabout two hours. No injuries were reported and the Burlington County Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating the cause of the fire.
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In the early morning of July 5, 2021, Newark firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on Sussex Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in multiple cars in a lot adjacent to the given address that extended up the B side of a three-story flat-top multi-dwelling. The on-duty deputy requested a second-alarm assignment due to the heavy fire conditions. EMS personnel provided medical atten tion/evaluations to several residents including a family of four(two adults and two children) who suddenly appeared during the firefight from the small alleyway between the carlot and the house where firefighters were operating.
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The volunteerfire companies of Farmington and Cardiff, along with Egg HarborTownship Police, EMS, and Atlanticare Paramedics, responded to the 6500 block of Washington Avenue fora report of an MVA. The crash was the result of a high-speed impact between a Humvee and a pickup, trapping the driverin the pickup. Firefighters removed both doors and B Post and assisted EMS with patient removal. The cause of the crash was underinvestigation by the Egg Harbor Township Police Department.
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The Mays Landing VolunteerFire Company was dispatched on October10, 2021, at 1342, to Ocean Heights and HarborAvenues to assist police and EMS fora clean up of a spill resulting from a three-carMVA.
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Araging fire in East WindsorTownship in MercerCounty, on March 5, 2022, destroyed one home, damaged two others, and burned a 74-year-old woman so badly that she laterdied as a result of her injuries. It was 1425. when East Windsor firefighters and area mutual aid companies began being dispatched to Bennington Drive fora reported explosion and structure fire. While en route, Monroe Township Tower57 reported a column of smoke in the sky and requested a second alarm. Firefighters arrived to find the middle-of-the-row dwelling fullyinvolved. The home’s sole occupant had already been pulled from the flames by a neighbor. Critically burned, she was flown by NJSPmedevac to the burn centerat Cooperman Barnabas Medical Centerin Livingston, where she remained until her death on April 4.
On EasterSunday, April 17, 2022, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to the Essex County Airport fora plane crash. A2020 Citation CJ3 was attempting to land when it overshot the runway and slid down an embankment into a brook. The three occupants were uninjured but the 400 gallons of jet fuel was spilling into the waterway. Nutley Fire HazMat responded to the scene as a dam was created downstream. West Caldwell responded with an engine and a rescue to assist with booms forthe water.
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The volunteerfire companies of Cologne and Mays Landing from the Township of Hamilton Fire Department in Atlantic County responded to Walmart Drive on April 15, 2022, at 1733 fora report of a brush fire. Firefighters arrived along with New Jersey Forest Fire Service C-7 fora quarter-acre of wildland burning. Firefighters were assisted by an airdrop of waterfrom Airtractor61.
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The Mullica Township Fire Department in Atlantic County responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1500 block of Hamburg Avenue just aftermidnight on February 20, 2022. The house sat at the end of a long driveway and, because the Egg HarborCity Fire Department is closer, they also responded The fire was investigated by the New Jersey Division of Fire Investigators who found two deceased persons, summoning Investigators from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Two firefighters were injured battling a blaze that gutted a two-family dwelling in Perth Amboy, on May 7, 2022, at 1255. Perth Amboy firefighters were dispatched to William Street. Upon theirarrival, heavy smoke was showing from all floors of the 2-1/2 story structure and heavy fire was discovered in the basement. Asecond alarm was quickly sounded formutual aid. Six people were left homeless as a result of the fire. Two injured firefighters were treated at local hospitals. Companies that operated on scene included Perth Amboy Engines 1, 2 and 3, Trucks 2 and 3, and Rescue 1, along with Engine 3 (Melrose) from Sayreville and Truck 6 (Woodbridge) and Rescue 8 (Hopelawn) from Woodbridge.
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On March 17, 2022, Taskforce 43 was dispatched fora fully involved two-story, single-family dwelling that was well off with no carin the driveway. Due to a lack of hydrants in the area, a tenderstrike team was alerted. The homeowner’s vehicle was in the garage, which prompted command and the NJ State Police to attempt to locate them. The homeownerwas located in a nearby town.
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2-Alarm Blaze Destroys Perth Amboy Home
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Two squatters were rescued from what was supposed to be a vacant apartment complex during a three-alarm blaze in the state capital during the early hours of June 10, 2022. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the front of one of the middle buildings of what had once been the Clinton Court Apartments. The second and third floors on the building’s rearside were then found to be heavily involved. The incident was elevated to a third alarm shortly after0130.
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Rescues Made at Three-Alarm Trenton Blaze
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At approximately 0315, on June 10, 2022, South Hackensack Fire Department was dispatched fora house fire on AgarPlace. On arrival, companies were confronted with heavy fire from an occu pied 1-1/2 story frame dwelling with two people reported trapped and a second alarm was transmitted bringing mutual aid to the fire. Undersevere conditions, an elderly woman was located in the front first floorof the building and removed in cardiac arrest. As fire broke through the roof, a third alarm was transmitted and members were temporarily withdrawn from the building. As the heavy fire was knocked down, crews re-entered and located a male victim in the rearof the home, he was quickly removed and turned overto EMS in cardiac arrest. The fire was brought undercontrol in about 90 minutes, howevercompanies remained on the scene through the morning while an investigation was conducted by the South Hackensack Fire Prevention Bureau, county arson squad and county prosecutor’s office. One additional female was treated forsmoke inhalation and no firefighters were injured. The home was a total loss and the two rescued people succumbed to their injuries.
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As I write this editorial, the date is September 1, 2022. This editorial is my October editorial. Sitting at my desk, my mind is reflecting ahead to September 11, 2022. Taking a few moments remembering the day our nation was attacked, it is our duty to never forget September 11, 2001. I remember driving to work on a clear crisp day. The major story on the radio was about a “small” airplane that crashed into the World Trade Center. When I arrived at work, I immediately turned on the news and realized the airplane was not a small plane and my city was probably under attack. Yes, we were under attack. I reflected and shared my recollection with my readers for the past 21 years.
Remember; if it wasn’t for the beep, you would still be asleep! Change your smoke and CO detector batteries or if you have 10-year detectors, check their dates to ensure that they are still good.
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As we move into 2023, try to think about something special your department can do to bring peace in our world. Plan on reflecting with your neighboring departments to never forget September 11, 2001. Remember to never forget those that continue to be lost to 9/11 diseases. Never Forget!
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Reflections on 9/11 and a Busy Fall Season From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor
Last year, I attended as many memorial services as possible. One year later I find myself thanking many of my photographers who joined me and spread throughout as many communities as possible, capturing photographs of the memorial services. Fire News utilized our photographs in our 9/11 20th Anniversary-Fire News Remembrance and Tribute edition. This magazine was a work of art that remembered all those lost on September 11, 2001, and continued paying tribute to those that passed away over the past 20 years due to illnesses spurred by toxic chemicals generated by the attack. When I pass
As the summer months are passing us by and we enter the fall, are you prepared to do your job under different conditions? Already I am finding that the windows on my car are fogging up on the inside, making response a little slower. Before you know it, the inside fog will move to the outside of your car windows, and you will be reminded that winter is not far away. Please take the time to clear off your frosted windows before you respond to a call. Think about the children who are waiting at school bus stops. Use caution while responding through school zones and bus stops. I have seen two students who were badly hurt when they tried to run across a busy street to catch a bus that they were late for.
Is your fire prevention program updated with new ideas to bring to the kids in your district?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center, it is still common to find an FDNYFirefighter Transport Unit waiting outside of the hospital to bring one of our loved ones back home.
Yes, September and October are busy times in the fire service. Polish off your ideas and incorporate new activities into your Safety Programs. If you need help, meet with your Fire Prevention Committees to discuss what you can do to embellish your Fire Prevention Program.
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1600, the Manalapan Township Fire Department, along with Millstone, Freehold, Englishtown and Howell, were dispatched to a single-family dwelling on Regency Way fora report of a fully involved structure fire with animal entrapment. Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta sides of the 2-1/2 story wood frame structure. Ten minutes later there was a full collapse on the Delta side of the building while defensive operations were underway. Additional tankers from the Monmouth County TankerTask Force also responded to the scene. The NJFFS dispatched units to the area due to the Jamesburg Fire Towerreporting a large column of smoke. Brush trucks responded to extinguish any embers that were falling in the nearby brush. Unfortunately, the families two dogs were trapped and perished in the blaze. The homeowners were not present at the time the fire broke out. The rubble rekindled the following morning and was quickly extinguished by responding personnel. Video and photos also available on Facebook.com/njaerialviews.
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with the caron the shoulderof the highway. Engine Tanker2011 stretched the bumperline and quickly knocked down the fire.
CarFire on the GSP
On July 31, 2022, Berkeley Fire Station 20 was dispatched to the area of Exit 77 southbound on the Garden State Parkway fora reported carfire. Chief 2000 arrived to an engine compartment fire
Collapses at Paramus Blaze
At just before 0500 on June 17, 2022, the Paramus Fire Department responded to a house fire on Village Circle West. While en route, companies were advised that police units on scene were reporting a working fire. The home, a large 2-1/2 story frame dwelling, was fully involved on arrival of fire crews. A2-1/2 inch handline and a deck gun were quickly put into operation as command requested mutual aid to the scene. All occupants were confirmed out of the home as fire broke through the roof and some local collapses started to occur. Members were not permitted to enterthe building due to the volume of fire and condition of the fire building. One towerladder, 2 ladderpipes, a deck gun and several handlines were put into operation and the fire was placed under control at around 0710. No injuries were reported and the fire was underinvestigation. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
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On July 5, 2022, while operating on a different incident, District 22 units were alerted to a possible structure fire on the southern end of town. Evesham Deputy Chief Zane arrived and found a shed and ATVs on fire. Engine 2211 arrived and extinguished the fire quickly. Crews remained on location to assist the fire marshal with an investigation. No injuries were reported.
Evesham Shed, Vehicles Burn
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On July 31, 2022, Toms RiverEast DoverStation 28 and Silverton EMS responded to Barnegat Avenue fora two-carMVAwith a rollover. The rolled over vehicle was T-boned in the intersection, overturned and struck a tree. All occupants were able to selfextricate but one patient was transported to CMC forevaluation.
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On July 22, 2022, the ManchesterFire CareerStaff Squad 13 and all volunteerhouses were alerted fora reported fire in the rearof a home on 12th Avenue. Squad 13 encountered smoke en route and arrived to heavy fire in the rearof a 1-1/2 story wood frame and confirmed the working fire. An engine, ladder, and RITresponded from Toms Riveras crews began an offensive attack. The bulk of the fire was quickly knocked down as extensive overhaul was conducted throughout the home.
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On July 27, 2022, Toms RiverStations 29 and 30 were dispatched to Fielders Lane fora trailerfire. First units on scene confirmed a fully involved landscaping traileron fire with extension to the attached pickup. The first due engine from Pleasant Plains stretched a bumperline, quickly extinguishing the fire, while Silverton assisted with overhaul.
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At around 0815 on April 3, 2022, the Hackensack Fire Department responded to FairStreet fora house fire. While en route, Deputy 4 reported a column of smoke visible. On arrival, companies were confronted with a two-family 2-1/2 story wood frame dwelling with heavy smoke pushing from the second floorand attic, and visible fire showing from two windows on the C/D cornerof the second floor. Asecond alarm was requested. Mutual aid came from Teaneck, Englewood and Bogota, while additional mutual aid covered the city. Five handlines were put into operation as the fire extended into the attic. The fire was placed undercontrol after90 minutes. One firefighterand one occupant suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental
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At around 2215 on June 17, 2022, Hackensack Engine 2 was dispatched foran outside smoke condition in the area of Summit Avenue and Thompson Street. On arrival Lieutenant Parisik requested the box be filled out fora heavy smoke condition in the area from an unknown source. The remainderof the first alarm was dispatched as E-2 continued to search forobvious fire. The fire desk received an additional call through HPD of a garage fire on Cambridge Terrace and E-2 responded to that location and confirmed a working fire in a garage located in the centerof a row of about 20, all with a common attic space. Heavy fire was venting through the roof as two lines were stretched and the laddergained entry. The fire was quickly knocked down with minorextension into the garages on each side but the fire was kept from spreading throughout the row. Deputy 3 placed the fire under control in approximately 45 minutes.
On August 4, 2022, District 22 units were dispatched forreports of an explosion and fire on the back porch of a dwelling in Evesham. Deputy Chief Zane arrived and found smoke showing from the Charlie side. Engine 2231 arrived and quickly knocked down the fire on the deck and held it to minorextension to the dwelling. No injuries were reported. Units from Voorhees, Waterford and Medford also responded.
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On July 31, 2022, the Silverton First Aid Squad responded to FischerBoulevard fora MVAinvolving a motorcycle. Severe injuries required a medevac, so Island Heights Station 53 was tasked with securing the LZ. Engine 5301 cleared the ball field next to theirstation where Robert Wood Johnson LifeFlight landed to transport the patient.
Church Fire in Ocean Gate
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On July 28, 2022, Toms RiverStations 25 and 26 along with Island Heights Station 53 were dispatched to Gladney Avenue fora reported rollover with entrapment. Chief 2500 arrived and determined all occupants were self-extricated with one minorinjury. The assignment was held to Engine 5301 only to assist with the cleanup and await a tow truck. The SUVstruck a parked car, rolling overon its roof.
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On the evening of July 14, 2022, the Ocean Gate Fire Department was dispatched to East Bayview fora church on fire. On arrival, heavy smoke was found showing from a large two-story wood frame church and mutual aid was requested to the scene. Bayville Station 17 and Forked RiverStation 60 along with the Ocean County Fire Marshalls responded. Crews found heavy fire in the basement where a transitional attack was utilized to knock down the bulk of the fire. Entry was made to extinguish the remaining fire and the fire wasn’t placed undercontrol until nearly an hourafterarrival.
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On October29, 2014, firefighters from Elwood, Nesco, Sweetwater, and Weekstown from Mullica Township along with Egg HarborCity responded fora fire in a two-story log cabin located off the roadway.
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On November8, 2014, a panic alarm was received by Maple Shade Police reporting a fire in the building at South Jersey Mowers. As the fire continued unchecked, the flames spread to a showroom and vented out the front windows and spread into the shop area. An allout battle took place foran hourbefore the fire was knocked down.
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fire in a commercial building early in the morning of June 17, 2022. At just around 0430 companies were dispatched fora possible structure fire in the area of Riverand East 13th Streets. On arrival, companies encountered heavy fire through the roof of a singlestory commercial building which was occupied by an auto detailing business. Multiple 2-1/2 inch lines were stretched as the trucks opened up and gained entry. Once companies made entry, the fire was knocked down and placed undercontrol in 45 minutes with no injuries.
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On September3, 2022, units responded to the Atlantic City Expressway fora vehicle fire. On arrival, a fully involved pickup truck was found. The fire was quickly brought undercontrol with no injuries.
On August 31, 2022, the Pleasantville and Ocean City fire departments squared off in a friendly softball game. The game remained close but in the end Ocean City was able to capitalize on Pleasantville for the win. Agreat time was had by all.
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It was a spectacular day for a barbecue! After having to cancel our June Barbecue because of bad weather, we lucked out on our first barbecue on July 10, 2022, when we had the most spectacular sunny and warm day with no humidity. It was the same for our second barbecue on August 21. Clear sunny skies and low 80-degree weather had the residents of the NJ State Firemen’s Home coming out in droves to enjoy good music and delicious food.
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The crowd included a large contingent from the Maywood Fire Department to help celebrate the 99th birthday of Maywood’s own George Steger, a guest at the firemen’s home and member of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association. Maywood delighted the crowd with their 1938 Ahrens Fox pumper and their Truck 17 aerial.
The menu included hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue ribs and chick en, corn on the cob, baked beans and chili, macaroni and potato salads and fresh watermelon prepared by the home’s chef. Baked goods were prepared by a member’s wife for dessert and residents and members had a wonderful lunch under the shade trees and tents that were set up on the lawn outside the home.
Thank you to all the members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association for making this possible and to all the firehouses who contribute each year with donations to make these wonderful events happen.
Fire Department responded to Cleary Place in Fairfield forwhat would become a twoalarm house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire above the front doorand through the roof. Adog was also rescued from the home.
The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association BBQs
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We were entertained by the Bloomingdale Jazz Big Band during lunch and the Bergen County Pipe and Drum during the break.
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On July 19, 2022, Toms RiverStations 25 and 26 were dispatched to the township’s parking garage on WaterStreet fora car fire. Fortunately, both houses were staffed forthe evening, prompting a quick response. Engine 2671 arrived to heavy smoke showing from the structure, where a carwas on fire in the middle of the first floor. Aline was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down by crews from both Engine 71 and Engine 2501. Damage was done to two othervehicles and crews remained on scene fornearly 30 minutes evacuating smoke from the structure and overhauling before the building was reopened.
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Toms RiverParking Garage Fire
On July 22, 2022, Brick Stations 21 and 22 responded to a home on Regent Circle fora fire. Crews arrived to smoke showing from a 11/2 story wood frame and transmitted a second alarm, bringing all Brick companies to the scene along with an engine from the Silverton
Fire Company, and RITfrom Point Pleasant Station 75. The fire was quickly knocked down by Ladder2115 and Engine 2231, while crews continued to open up and check forextension.
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Fast Knockdown in Brick
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The Glasstown Antique Fire Apparatus Association, a chapterof SPAAMFAA, held its annual musteron August 21, 2022, at the Wheaton Arts Village in Millville. President Ron Petrusky repor ted 77 pieces of apparatus attended, privately and fire company owned, from New Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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1 Civ Fatality, FFs Injured at East Orange Blaze
Just aftermidnight on July 22, 2022, the East Orange Fire Department responded to an apartment building on Prospect Street fora fire. Crews arrived to heavy fire in a five-story, occupied, multi-dwelling. Asecond alarm was struck as heavy fire consumed the upperfloors of the building. Crews were eventually pulled from the building and a defensive attack was initiated. Multiple handlines and ladderpipes were put into operation as the fire burned throughout the night and into the next morning as mutual aid companies from surrounding cities were rotated through the scene to assist. These photos were taken nearly seven hours afterarrival as deep seated pockets of fire still burned. One civilian fatality and multiple firefighterinjuries came from this multi alarm fire.
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Three members pose fora quick picture with a council representative and also a representative of State SenatorJosh Gottheimer’s office with a proclamation to commemorate dedication of the two new pieces of fire apparatus forHarrington Park.
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FirefighterStaines of the 177th Fighter InterceptorGroup Fire Department from the Atlantic City Airport at the Atlantic City AirShow on August 24, 2022.
Tiffanee Terrell, Engine 5 Chaufferof the Atlantic City Fire Department.
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Chief Bill Dukes (seated) holding court at the 2022 Glasstown Musteron August 21, 2022.
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Farmington Assistant Chief Dennis Sharpe with Robert Ordway, President of the New Jersey State Firefighters Association at the Atlantic County Caucus on August 9, 2022.
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On July 1, 2022, the Toms RiverEast DoverFire Station 28 was dispatched to Garfield Avenue fora trailerfire in close proximity to a residence. A Station 28 officerarrived in his POVand confirmed a fully involved trailerand lawnmowerfire with exposure issues to a single-story wood frame. Agarden hose was used to cool the home until Engine 2801 arrived to extinguish the fire with theirjump line. The home was checked forextension, which proved negative. - Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
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On July 12, 2022, while on patrol, Seaside Heights Police Boardwalk units observed a heavy smoke condition coming from the top floorof a building at Fremont and the Boardwalk. Fire crews arrived to a small fire within a kitchen vent system on the top floor. One line, with a few extinguishers, were stretched to address the fire. Command held the response to one engine and a truck once it was determined there was no extension.
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On August 15, 2022, the Egg HarborCity and South Egg Harbor Fire Departments were dispatched forreported smoke coming from a garage. Car100 arrived and confirmed a working fire. Units
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stretched an 1-3/4 inch line and quickly extinguished the fire. The building was ventilated and scene was turned overto investigators.
Fire Department and EMS were trained on the use of pet mask and administering O2 to cats and dogs and various otherpets on August 16, 2022.
Schedules are now available
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5TH ANNUALFIREFIGHTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Registration for the Apparatus Conference, held January 8-10, 2023, at the Gilbert Fire Academy in Gilbert, Arizona, will be available soon.
As firefighter health and safety has become a topic at the fore front of the fire service, including these organizations expands our pool of subject matter experts.
A10-percent discount applies to all registrations until October31, 2022. We look forward to seeing you at one of these great conferences!
The FRCE has held successful cancer and behavioral health symposia over the last five years and aims to take a more holistic approach with this year’s event. Combining the two events provides for a more robust group of speakers and allows participants to attend both conferences for one greatThereprice.are other significant additions to the Health and Safety Conference in three co-sponsors. F.I.E.R.O., Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and the Science Alliance, a new community of scientists and fire service profes sionals dedicated to improving the health and safety of first responders, have all signed on as sponsors of the event to participate in some way and expand the reach of the conference.
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=17130,atanassemblageofnotableandhighly-skilledinstructors.GeneralsessionspeakersincludeDr.RichardGasaway,founderofSituationalAwarenessMatters!;Dr.LoriMoore-Merrell,USFireAdministrator;andChiefDennisCompton,Mesa,Arizona(Ret.).Registrationisavailableforthesegreatclassesandevents.
The 5th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness conference is coming soon to Beavercreek, Ohio, on October 26, 27 and 28, 2022. The Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference is the most affordable health and wellness conference in America! This year’s speakers include Former Firefighter, Police Officer, Author, and Comedian Travis Howze, Save-a-Warrior Founder Jake Clark, FDNYDeputy Chief Frank Leeb, Retired FDNY Captain Mike Dugan, Retired OKCFD Major Chris Fields, Dr Sara Jahnke, Dr Jeff Burgess, and more! Visit our website to view our entire lineup and purchase your tickets! brothers.org/ffhw2022https://events.brothershelping-
Pre-conference events include Health and Safety Officer (HSO) and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) 2-day academies, Response to Battery Emergencies, Infectious Control, Accident Investigation , a F.I.E.R.O PPE Workshop and The 5 Reads.
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Health and Safety Conference. The Health and Safety Conference will be held in conjunction with the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) Health and Wellness Symposium January 17-20, 2023, at the Tradewinds Island Grand in St Pete’s Beach, Florida. Pre-conference programs will be held January 15-16.
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The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association held theirannual musterat the CooperRiverin Pennsauken on August 7, 2022, underhot and sunny skies.
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On May 21, 2022, the township of Point Pleasant Beach held an event to promote safe bike riding forchildren which featured multiple vendors as well as displays from both Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department and First Aid Squad.
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Hot Socket in East Dover
On July 15, 2022, East DoverFire Station 28 was dispatched to a residence on Goose Creek Road fora report of smoke in an attic. Chief 2810 confirmed a smoke condition in the attic and requested the assignment to be filled out, which brought Silverton Stations 29 and 26 RITto the scene. Ladder2865 laddered the roof while interior crews checked forthe source of the smoke. Ultimately the issue was narrowed down to an overheated outlet, with no fire extension.
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Recently South Wall placed a 2021 Pierce Arrow XTheavy-duty walk-in rescue into service. Jackson Cassville Fire Station 56 purchased a 2015 Arrow Xt 4000-gallon tankerwhich was scheduled to be delivered to PDVSAin Venezuela. The truck was refurbished and retitled as a 2021 where it now serves as Tanker5618.
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Englewood’sCardulloHonoredEnglewoodCliff’sJosephCardullowashonoredbythedepartmentforhis60yearsofcontinuousserviceintheECFD.
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Our Exhibit Hall will be showcased in the Mark G. Etess Arena and will include the opportunity for large vehicles to be displayed inside along with our exhibitors and vendors while enjoying the vendor reception and our annual luncheon. Sponsorships are also available, please visit our website at www.njepa.org for detail s on how you can support this nationally recognized Conference.
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The 2023 Annual Conference will be held April 17 to 21, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Yes, the co nference is returning to Atlantic City’s World-Famous Boardwalk, providing many dining and entertainment options, along with the chance to just get some fresh air and take a stroll.
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The week will start out with training beginning at 0800 Monday morning, Tuesday evening we will hold our annual Awards and Recognition Reception, Wednesday we welcome our vendors and exhibitors, and breakouts begin.
On June 18, 2022, Toms River Station 25 and 26 responded to the Marquee Cinema complex fora mulch fire. Crews arrived to flames showing and stretched a line. During overhaul members located a handful of newborn bunnies and were able to save a few of them and relocate them to a safe location where animal control was called to respond to check on theirwell being.
At around 1400 on April 27, 2022, Hackensack Fire Department transmitted a full assignment fora fire on Newman Street. On arrival, E-2 reported heavy smoke in an apartment on the top floor of the three-story OMD. Several lines were stretched into the building as searches were underway. Interiorcompanies reported heavy smoke, which was pushing from the exterior, howeverthey were unable to locate the source. As ventilation started to take effect, the companies discovered a fire in the oven of the fire apartment. As it turned out, the occupant was using logs in heroven which created the smoke condition. The fire was quickly extinguished with no extension. One occupant of the building was evaluated by EMS for smoke inhalation.
If you have a topic you would like to share with our attendees, please go to www.njepa.org and submit your ideas. We are looking for presentations in the areas of Weather, Domestic Preparednes s, Response and Recovery, All-Hazards and Education. We offer 75minute breakouts and four 32-hour training sessions. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay!
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Toms River100th Celebration
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On May 14, 2022, the Toms RiverFire Department Station 26 held their100th anniversary parade and celebration. Alights and sirens parade was held through downtown Toms Riverending at Huddy Park where multiple vendors and a live band were set up to help celebrate. The majority of the festivities were completed, thankfully, before a heavy rainstorm came through the area.
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On June 30, 2022, Howell Stations 19-2 and 19-3 were dispatched to a home underconstruction on Carmine Way fora workertrapped in a trench. Upon arrival a special request was made forAsbury Park Confined Space Team and Brick Technical Rescue Team to respond to the scene. Multiple vacuum trucks from Monmouth County Public Works also responded to assist in clearing dirt from the trench. Afterovertwo hours in the trench crews removed the victim who was uninjured but was transported as a precaution.
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“Chief Hudson was the pillar of Ocean Rescue, a true waterman,” a post on the Sea Bright Fire Rescue Facebook page reads. “His commitment and efforts lead Sea Bright to be on the forefront of modern-day surf lifesaving. We stand together with our brothers and sisters of Sea Bright Ocean Rescue during this difficult time.”Hudson, a former Navy Corpsman and military special operations medical instructor, was one of the last of the original City of San Diego paramedics. He spent more than 18 years traveling the country leading rescue teams in Wyoming and in the Colorado Rockies and supervising technical ocean lif eguard programs on both the East and West coasts.
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He was known for his larger-than-life personality that included being the aquatic stunt safety coordinator for MTV’s “Jackass” team and for Discovery Channel’s SharkHudsonWeek.was a technical rescue contributor for Fire Engineering and had a recurring column in JEMS. He also taught hands-on water rescue seminars at FDIC International and JEMSCon.
During the winter, he worked the streets of central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore as a mobile intensive care paramedic. In addition to coor dinating shark diving safety operations for Shark Week, Hudson did the same for the BBC and National Geographic’s Shark Fest.
He also provided Covid containment services for Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” and got Fieri to film at a number of Mike’s favorite “dives” down at the Jersey Shore.
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Mike Hudson, a “pillar” of ocean rescue in New Jersey and around the world, was being mourned after his sudden passing. He was 53 years old
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The Atlantic City AirShow was held August 23 to 24, 2022, and attracted approximately 400,000 people. And with a crowd that size, a monumental task of support is needed forpolice, fire, and EMS. Kudos to the Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management, the Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management, the Atlantic County Fire Coordinators Office, and the New Jersey State Police plus EMS Squads throughout the state and the US Coast Guard. - Fire News photos by Dennis C. Sharpe
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