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"BLAZE" E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Wed, Jun 17, 2009, 2:25pm To: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: NFD "Blaze on the Beach"     This year's "BLAZE ON THE BEACH" is Friday, July 17, 2009 at Donovan's Reef, Sea Brite, NJ...We get there by NOON but the open bar "technically" doesn't start till 1;00 (yeah, right!)...it's OPEN BAR till 5:00PM and then, well, you know what happens! Some good hearted soul (maybe the guy who hits the 50/50, wink,wink) opens it for another hour and then some other good hearted group or groups (nameless) opens it for another hour...well, you guys get the picture! There's burgers, hot dogs, chicken and such off the grill included...ticket for door prizes included with entry...$10 50/50 and Mike Kormash Signature Series T-Shirts on sale! DJ Ray Montalvo and our own Newark Fire Pipe and Drum Band...It's a great time for a greater cause! Al Carlucci, Anthony (Grip) Campos, Damian and myself will around the field with T-shirts and 50/50's over the next few weeks and they'll also be available that day...$50 at the door...We're getting more and more of our reitred guys there every year and LOVE to see that! Hope to see you all there, RAIN OR SHINE! Cause we don't mind a little water if it happens...   Thanks,   Danny

CAWLEY MINI GOLF E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2009, 3:15pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Cawley Mini Golf Tournament 5th ANNUAL Mike (I Cheat) Cawley Memorial Mini Golf Tournament Cheating Strongly Advised   Wednesday 7:00 P.M June 24th, 2009   $20.00 per Adult-$10.00 per Kid Beer, Soda, Cheep Wine & Hot Dogs 50/50 & Hole in One Contest MUSIC   Hole in One Miniature Golf 910 Route 36 Leonardo, NJ 732-872-0011 Contact Capt. Damian Emerick  7444 F/F Darren Rispoli  T-3 7432   Proceeds to benefit The NFD Light Truck & Old Mack

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Obituaries July 15,2000------Deputy Chief John Dolak Sr.(Ret.) Aug. 1,2000------- Battalion Chief Al Lopez (Ret) Aug.2,2000--------Capt. Joe Dugan(Ret.) Aug. 25,2000----Firefighter Don Vnencak (Active) Eng. 17 tour 2 Sept. 4,2000--- Firefighter Gene Dixon(Ret.) Sept.19,2000----Firefighter Pete Cocuzza(Ret.) Sept.22,2000----- Firefighter Joe C. Palmisano(Ret.) Oct.8,2000--- Firefighter John Gill (Ret ) Nov. 18,2000--- Capt. Laurence Higgins (Ret.) Nov.17,2000---Firefighter Harry Gawdun(Ret.) Dec..25,2000---Firefighter Chris Larsen(Ret) Jan. 15,2001--- Firefighter Leslie A. Bennett(Ret.) Jan.24,2001--Firefighter Jim McDonnell(ret) Feb.17,2001--Firefighter Daniel Mautone(Ret) Feb. 17,2001-- Firefighter Will Ward(Ret) Feb.18,2001--Capt. Wm. Edelmann(Ret) Feb.23,2001--F.C. James P. O' Beirne(Ret) Apr. 4,2001 Operator Harold Gough(Ret.) Apr.16,2001--Herbert Redwood(Ret) 9/67 Apr.24,2001-- Firefighter Edward Loffreto(Ret) May 4,2001--Capt. Daniel McGrath(Ret.) May22,2001--Firefighter Lawrence J. Webb(LOD) Jun 1,2001--Capt. Wm. T. Dorney(Ret) Jun.6,2001--Firefighter Julius Genova(Ret) Jun 8,2001--Capt. Louis A. Magliaro(Ret.) Jun 30,2001-- Firefighter Arthur J. Farrell(Ret) Jun 30,2001-- B.C. Robert King(Ret) Aug. 27,2001--Firefighter Tom Butler(Ret) Aug. 30,2001--Capt Ed Keiser (Ret.) Sept. 14,2001-- Capt. Vic Melillo(Ret) Sept. 16,2001-- Firefighter Joe Alfano(Ret) Sept. 18,2001-- B.C. Robert Schimpf(Ret) Oct. 1,2001-- Firefighter Tom P. Butler9Ret) Oct. 5,2001--Firefighter Tom Geraghty(Ret) Oct.16,2001-- Capt. James V. Gower(Ret) Nov.3,2001-- Capt. Edward Carr(Ret.) Nov.27,2001--Firefighter Otis Reeves(Ret) Nov. 30,2001--Firefighter Michael P. Krug(5yrs) Nov.30,2001--Capt. Joseph Callaghan(Ret) Dec.7,2001--Firefighter George T. Feeley(Ret) Dec.8,2001-- Firefighter Joe Magaletta(Ret) Dec.25,2001--Capt. Joe Mitchko(Ret) Jan.7,2002--Firefighter James Patterson(Ret) Jan. 21,2002--Firefighter Frank L. Lee(Ret) Feb.3,2002--Capt. George E. Jorda(Ret) Feb.3,2002 Firefighter Dennis Brophy(Ret) Feb,19,2002--Firefighter John W. Darnell(Ret) Mar.16,2002--Captain Leo W. Jennings(Ret) Mar,25,2002--Capt.Michael Pastirik(Ret) Apr.15,2002--Firefighter Gordon Rau (Ret) Apr.29,2002--Firefighter Wm. Dougherty(Ret) May 23,2002--Firefighter Harry E. Douglas(Ret) Jun. 5,2002--Firefighter Cliff Humphrey Sr. (Active) July 3,2002--Capt. Joseph Zoppi(Ret) Aug. 4,2002--Firefighter Robert J. Howard (Ret) Aug. 7,2002--Firefighter Cliff Evelyn(Ret) Sept. 21,2002-- Firefighter Herb Foster(Ret) Sept. 28,2002--Firefigher Dick Burkhardt (Ret) Oct. 24,2002-- Firefighter Bill Daley (Ret) Oct. 29,2002--Firefighter George Adkins (Ret) Dec. 10,2002--Firefighter Michael Restivo (Ret) Dec. 12,2002--Firefighter Anthony Baranski (Ret) Dec. 19,2002--Capt. Julian J. Jados (Ret) Dec. 26,2002--Firefighter Thomas Ippolito(Ret) Jan. 2,2003--Operator Robert Griffith (Ret) Jan. 2,2003--Capt. Wm. B. Medwin (Ret) Jan. 5,2003--Firefighter James P. Graham (Ret) Jan. 24,2003--Firefighter Wm. J. Donnelly (Ret) Feb. 1,2003--Firefighter Paul A. Bischoff (Ret) Feb. 1,2003--Firefighter Wm. J. Higgins (Ret) Mar. 5,2003--Firefighter Robert J. Pepe (Ret) Mar. 20,2003--Firefighter Florent Natale (Ret) Apr. 4,2003--Firefighter Albert Hamfeldt (Ret) Apr. 4,2003--Firefighter Arthur E. Malagna (Ret) May 18,2003--Firefighter James Mosley (Ret) Jun. 6,2003-- Firefigher James Murtaugh (Ret) Jun. 14,2003-- BC Vincent C. Lyons (Ret) Jun. 21,2003--DC Arthur Schmidt (Ret) Jun 22,2003--Firefighter James J. Kavanaugh (Ret) July 8,2003--Firefighter Paul Anderson ( 1945-54) July 8,2003-- Capt. Jerry Zaccardi (Ret) July 27,2003--Capt. Barney Baldino (Ret) Aug. 14,2003-- Capt. John M. Carr (Ret) Aug.19,2003--Firefighter Jos. V. Smith (Ret) Aug.22,2003--Capt. Robert J. Dunbar (Ret) Aug.24,2003--Capt. Patrick Maguire (Ret) Aug.26,2003--Firefighter Michael J. Mehalenko (Ret Aug.31,2003--Firefighter Thomas B. Caffrey (Ret) Nov.21,2003--Capt. Kevin P. Rafferty(Ret) Dec.6,2003--Capt. Ron Fitzpatrick(Ret) Jan.16,2004--Capt. John C. Buckley(Ret) Feb.16,2004--Firefighter Fred Ferchinger(Ret) Mar.6,2004--BC Morris Tangredi(Ret) Mar.7,2004 -- F.Insp. Sam Sosnicky (Ret) Mar.10,2004--FF Glenwood Bagley(Ret) Mar.14,2004--FF Justin Corbo (Ret) Mar.17,2004--FF Leonard J. Minatee (Ret) Apr.8,2004--FF Wayne Pugh (Ret) Apr. 11,2004--FF Michael Salvatore (Ret) Apr. 26,2004--FF Robert F. Barrett (Ret) May 6,2004--FF Lester Price (Ret) May 8,2004--FF Leslie Hergenrother (Ret) May 10,2004--FF Edward G. Stout (Ret) May 24,2004--Capt. Dick Maser (Ret) June 6,2004--FF George H. Orlando (Ret) June 12,2004--FF Patrick Breslin (Ret) July 8,2004-- BC John Zieser (Ret) July 31,2004--Insp Walter Sakala(Ret) Aug.8,2004--John O'Neill Sr. (Ret) Sept.10,2004--FF Andrew Pappalardo (Ret) Sept.10,2004-FF Frederick J. McGrath Jr. (Ret) Sept.12,2004--FF Al Essig (Ret) Sept.15,2004--FF Frank J. Gass (Ret) Sept.17,2004--Capt. Howard E. Diem (Ret) Oct.9,2004--FF James A. Conlon(Ret) Oct.14,2004--FF Michael Gilmartin(Ret) Nov.24,2004--Capt Ed Brock (Ret) Jan.14,2005--F. Insp. Eldrige J. Reiff (Ret) Jan.25,2005--FF Michael D'Ambrosio (Ret) Jan.27,2005--FF Daniel J. La Mountain (Ret) Jan.29,2005--BC Patrick Tansey (Ret) Feb.1,2005--Capt. James P. Dalton Sr. (Ret) Feb.7,2005--FF Paul J. Adams (Ret) Feb.13,2005--FF Gene Carragher (Ret) Mar.6,2005--FF Jerry Scanella (Ret) Mar.12,2005--FF Warren G. McCoach (Ret) Mar.20,2005--FF Thomas W. Grzywinski (Ret) Mar.26,2005-FF Edward G. Gartland (Ret) Apr 11,2005--FF Anthony Masters (Ret) Apr 13,2005--Capt. Wm. Brueninger (Ret) May 19,2005--BC Thomas McCann (Ret) May 30,2005--FF Vincent Lepiscopo (Ret) June 13,2005--FF Roger Bacon (Ret) June 21,2005--BC Michael P. Cawley (Active) June 30,2005--FF John Wasner (Ret) July 1,2005--FF Paul Hauser (Ret) July 1,2005-- Capt. James Murray (Ret) Oct. 1,2005--Capt John March (Ret) Oct. 13,2005--Capt. Harold (Gus) Lauber (Ret) Oct. 18,2005--FF Giotto Nepa (Active) Oct. 20,2005--FF Thomas A. Gervel (Ret) Nov.9,2005--FF Hugo Erno (Ret) Dec.6,2005--FF James Edgar (Ret) Dec.7,2005--FF Jack Cassidy (Ret) Dec.13,2005--Capt. Clem Caprio (Ret) Dec.16,2005--BC John M. Sochan (Ret) Dec.26,2005-- FF Aldo Danieli (Ret) Dec.27,2005-- FF Ronnie O'Niell (Ret) Jan.9,2006--Capt. Michael J. Zizza (Ret) Jan.30,2006--DC Charles JanTausch (Ret) Feb. 2,2006--FF Albert J. Henderson (Ret) Feb.25,2006--FF Garrett F. Conlan (Ret) Mar. 4,2006--Capt. Sante D'Emidio (Ret) Mar,26,2006 FF Thomas J Carroll (Ret) Apr.6,2006 F. Insp. Martin J. McEvoy (Ret) Apr. 16,2006--FF Richard J. Williams (Ret) July 9,2006--FF George V. Hayes Jr. (Ret) July 14,2006--Capt. Wm. S. Conlan (Ret) July 13,200--FF Wm. G. Roller (Ret) July 15,2006--Capt Wm. Juliano (Ret) Sept.12,2006--FF John J. Lynch Jr. (Ret) Sept.20,2006--Capt. Clifford E. Boan (Ret) Sept.30,2006--Capt. Anthony L. DiBartolo (Ret) Oct.18,2006--FF Ben F. Martorana Sr. (Ret) Nov.20,2006--FF Thomas T. Sager (Ret) Nov. 2006--FF William Martin (Ret) Dec.3,2006-Capt. Joe Vetrini (Ret) Dec.13,2006--FF Chet Taylor (Ret) Dec.15,2006--FF Clarence G. Reed (Ret) Dec.19,2006-- F Insp. Fred J. Scalera (Ret) 2007 Jan.15,2007--FF Reggie Fredette (Ret) Feb.2,2007--Capt John Kunze (Ret) Feb.14,2007--Capt. J. Dennis Cogan (Ret) Feb.27,2007--FF John Cosman (Ret 82) Mar.11,2007--FF Reinaldo Martinez Jr. (Active) Mar.20,2007--FF Joseph Keaney (Ret) Mar.31,2007--FF Albert Ritorto (Ret) Apr.9,2007--FF James J. Smith (Ret) May 11,2007--FF Gil Robinson (Ret) June28,2007--Capt. Bill Caldwell (Ret) July23,2007--FF James J. Martin (Ret) July25,2007--FF Cornelius Nolton (Active) Aug.8,2007--FF Marvin Jefferson (Ret) Sept.7,2007--Capt Lowell Klatt (Ret) Sept.19,2007--Capt. Gerald J. Kerrigan (Ret) Oct.17,2007--FF Jos. H. Wallace (Ret) Nov.18,2007--Capt. Francis Leber (Ret) Nov.24,2007-- FF Francis X. McCarthy (Ret) Dec.26,2007--FF Henderson Bullock (ret) 2008 Jan.6,2008--BC Anthony Maresca (ret) Jan.12,2008--FF Phil Salimbene Sr. (ret) Jan.26,2008--FF Robert W. Lyons (ret) Jan.28,2008--FF Ray Fredette (ret) Feb.5,2008--FF Thomas J. Wasik (ret) Feb.8,2008--FF Andrew W. Caufield (ret) Feb.16,2008--DC Ed Przybylowicz (ret) Feb.24,2008--FF Fred W. Charpentier (ret) Mar.9,2008-- FF Joe Lefchak (ret) Apr.17,2008--BC Ed Hester (ret) Apr.22,2008--FF John Allan Plaugic (ret) Apr.24,2008--Louise Jarret (ret) C. Rel. May 27,2008-- FF Kenneth L. Foley (ret) June13,2008--FF Joseph McMillian (ret) July20,2008--FF James T. Noll (ret) July22,2008--Capt. Walter Ennis (Ret) July30,2008--FF Josrph R. Fass (Ret) Aug.7,2008--FF Wm. R. Conover (Ret) Aug.20,2008-- Capt. Alan S. Kain (Ret) Sept.2,2008--FF Thaddeus Kaczka (Ret) Sept.3,2008--FF Eugene R. Reilly (Ret) Sept.11,2008--Capt Thomas P. Burke (Ret) Sept.24,2008-FF Rudy W. Bassano (Ret) Oct.23,2008--FF John DeBlasi (Ret) Nov.8,2008--BC Daniel J. Tauriello (Ret) Dec.10,2008--BC Wm. R. Schick (Ret) Dec.21,2008--FF Peter J. Gaitens (Ret) 2009 Feb.11,2009--FF Jack Bryant (Ret) Feb.13,2009--FF Thomas J. Kelly Sr. (Ret) Feb.23,2009--Capt. Thaddeus Harazda (Ret) Mar.3,2009-- Capt. Robert H. Walicky (Ret) Mar.26,2009--Capt. George W. Fox Jr. (Ret) Mar.26,2009--Capt. Wm. P. Green Sr. (Ret) Apr.21,2009--FF Anthony A. Miedler (Ret) May 19,2009--FF Wesley Taylor(Ret) May 19,2009--FF John J. Quinn(Ret) May 25,2009--FAO Bernard J. Lalley (Ret) June 4,2009-- FF Rocco V. Piegaro (Ret) June 5,2009--Capt. Michael J. McCarthy (Ret) June 7,2009--FF Anthony Brown (Ret) June 10,2009--FF Jos. E. Monahan (Ret) June 15,2009--FF Wilfred "Bill" Quist (Ret)

PROMOTIONS MAYOR BOOKER, FIRE DIRECTOR GIORDANO, FIRE CHIEF LALOR PROMOTE FIVE NEW BATTALION CHIEFS AT CITY HALL CEREMONY Five veteran firefighters advance in rank to lead Department Newark, NJ - May 21, 2009 - Mayor Cory A. Booker, Fire Director David Giordano, and Fire Chief Michael Lalor promoted five new Battalion Chiefs at a City Hall Municipal Council Chamber ceremony this afternoon. In a Chamber full of relatives and friends, Deputy City Clerk Ken Louis administered the oath of office to the five chiefs. The names of the new chiefs are on an attached list. “It is always a pleasure to promote deserving members of our Fire Department to positions of higher leadership,” said Mayor Booker. “These are men who have defined heroism and courage in our neighborhoods and streets, saving the lives and property of our residents, inspiring their colleagues with their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to community. They work miracles on a daily basis. Now, as they step up to higher positions and greater responsibility, I ask them to work new miracles in our City’s continuing transformation.” “Our five new Battalion Chiefs truly exemplify the character and commitment the Fire Department for the largest city in state has to the residents of Newark and to their families. They have led by example and energy in the heat of battle against fires, learned about the continually changing threats we face -- hazardous materials, terrorist acts, and environmental issues -- and led and mentored the new firefighters who have entered the force behind them. In doing so, they have shown the highest excellence and professionalism, and we are proud to reward them today and challenge them further with these promotions,” said Director Giordano. In his remarks, South Ward Council Member Oscar James noted the bravery shown by firefighters in the recent blaze in the apartment house at 2 West Kinney Street that left several families homeless and a tenant charged with arson and attempted murder. “That incident demonstrated the bravery and commitment our Fire Department has to save lives and keep our residents and neighborhoods safe. Today is also a great opportunity for us to thank the families who are always worrying about you for their dedication to our city by supporting the great work you are doing,” he said. Chief Tom Reiss, a 29-year-veteran of the Department pointed up the advantages the promotions have for its leadership. “This really benefits the Fire Dept in terms of safe operations and increased supervision,” he said. “I’m extremely proud, honored, and looking forward to working with you as Chief Officers,” Chief Lalor said. “As Chief Officers, you’re going to play a major role in how this department moves forward in the future.” The newly-promoted Battalion Chiefs were ecstatic. For Richard Gail, putting on his new rank after 16 years with the department, it was a “Feeling I can't even describe...it’s been a long time waiting and a lot of hard work that definitely paid off. This is a great department with terrific people and I'm proud to be part of it." -       NEWARK - LIST OF PROMOTED BATTALION CHIEFS Richard A. Gail Anthony Castelluccio Arthur M. Mauriello Gregory Sereico Rufus L. Jackson For more information on the City of Newark, please visit our website at www.ci.newark.nj.us

RETIRED MEMBER E-MAIL LIST(By request only) Capt. Don McCormack dmack950@comcast.net BC Bill Weber bc1weber@comcast.net Capt. Dan Prachar dprachar@verizon.net Capt. John Benderoth johnspat@optonline.net BC Rich Meeker RICHARDDAHNE@msn.com BC Hank Przbylowicz Cheefhank@hotmail.com Capt. Dave Jones djonesr1@optonline.net Capt. Bob Doherty rldnfd@msn.com Capt. Ed Connolly EJC503@aol.com DC Ed Wall EdwWall@comcast.net Capt Bob Frey RFreyss@aol.com Capt. Tom Peters fire1nfd@hotmail.com BC Harry Carter hcarter@optonline.net DC Jim Langenbach JimL621@aol.com F/F Brian Ewing visual89@hotmail.com DC Bernie Snyder bernie9@ptd.net BC Al Payne nfdcap@optonline.net BC Jim Wilson jim_doriswilson@bellsouth.net Capt. Jim Mooney celticmoon954@comcast.net Capt. Jim Butler Jimbubba1@aol.com Capt. Andy Wargo Wargo4@socantel.net Fire Chief Joe Redden jmredden2@aol.com FF Ed Tiplady phed@webtv.net HARRY SINGER 902 ERWIN RD DUNN, NC 28334 Capt.Jim McLaughlin Jim2@optonline.net DC Ken Marcell kenmarcell@yahoo.com FF Richie Malgieri Cheech53@verizon.net FF Carmine Villano CV143@yahoo.com FF Joe Pezza TRISH0920@msn.com BC Wally Brownlee wallybbc3@aol.com Capt. Tony Pernicaro Pernie@aol.com FF Dan Coppola Danny813@aol.com FF Burnell Henry Bigman1933@aol.com BC Jim Cody jpcody51@yahoo.com

SHERIDAN BROTHERS June 2009-- Sheridan brothers are now home safe from Iraq. We thank them for their service.

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Hispanic FF Casino Night E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Wed, Mar 18, 2009, 8:01pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Hispanic Firefighter Casino Night Hi Chief, its Javier cruz, Just wanted to let you know about the HFA dinner Dance Will be on June 19th 2009 and will be at the Mediterranean Manor so you can post it on your schedule. Thanks Javier

GOLF DISCOUNT E-mail message 2009, 1:29pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Golf Discount North Jersey Golf Studio would like to extend its services to the members of The Newark Fire Department. We are a full service Custom Club, Club Repair and Golf Instruction studio offering: *Custom clubs by Master club-maker Mark Ciasullo *Highest quality in-house repair *Expert instruction on our Pro-Tee Golf Simulator *Simulator driving range and Golf tee times available *Lounge area for your comfort while golfing    We consider it a privilege to extend to all Newark Firefighters,  a 20% discount on all in-house club repairs and simulator/instruction time, as well as a 15% discount on Custom-Made clubs. We look forward to seeing you soon! 69 New Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-287-7951 * sales@njgolfstudio.com

CAMDEN CHEATING PROBE E-mail message From: ROACH0969@aol.com Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2009, 6:26pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Fwd: NJ probes cheating allegations on fire promotion exam   Chief, please post this information on your site. Gary M. Holmes From: Jbrewin417 BCC: ROACH0969 Sent: 2/1/2009 7:13:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time Subj: NJ probes cheating allegations on fire promotion exam   NJ probes cheating allegations on fire promotion exam The Philadelphia Inquirer (February 1, 2009) Feb. 1--The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating allegations that questions on a fire-captain exam circulated in a Camden firehouse around the time the test was given, fire officials said. Since questions that the Camden firefighters answered were also used to test other New Jersey firefighters, the probe may extend beyond Camden, according to firefighters interviewed by investigators. The state Attorney General's Office, as a matter of policy, would not comment on the existence of the investigation. "It's an administrative investigation that could turn criminal," said firefighter Kenneth Chambers, president of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 788. "They're investigating to see if there's an inside job." Investigators have interviewed dozens of firefighters. Chambers said he had represented about 25 in meetings with investigators. "There was a complaint that there might have been information about the examination that was compromised," said Camden Fire Chief Joseph Marini, who said investigators had not interviewed him. "The investigation is confidential and being done by the state, so I'm not privy to the particulars." The exam covers a range of topics related to effective, safe firefighting, and firefighters who pass it are eligible to become captains who command teams on fires. Firefighters said in interviews that a day after the exam was given in May, a firefighter at the Liberty Street station found questions for the oral part of the exam, which the state Department of Personnel administers. The three-page document was turned over to authorities. The questions involve highly specific firefighting scenarios, and firefighters said test-takers were never given copies of the questions, even afterward. Other departments took the same exam after Camden, they said. The investigation apparently has delayed the release of results of the exam statewide, which might slow promotions. Each test is proctored by officers from other New Jersey fire departments. The first half is written, and the oral portion is monitored on audiotape and videotape. One motivation to cheat could be financial, Camden Councilman Frank Moran said. "It is prestigious to be a captain in the Fire Department because of the amount of overtime they make," said Moran, Council's liaison for public safety. "There is a potential for something fishy going on." Last year, the department's 50 captains collected $1.5 million of the $3.7 million in department overtime, for total average pay of $130,000. They earned three times as much overtime as regular firefighters, and more than $50,000 more in total pay. One captain earned more than the fire chief. Moran said the scandal may include other departments. "This may open a Pandora's box," he said. "This may be something that is going on throughout the state, throughout the country." In fact, cases of cheating on fire department promotion exams have been reported recently in Orlando, Boston and Baltimore. Contact staff writer Matt Katz at 856-779-3919 or mkatz@phillynews.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20090201_

-----Original Message----- From: burkhardt6@aol.com To: Tpmcg873@aol.com Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:54 am Subject: Loss of a son Tom, On behalf of my brother Bill his 2nd son John has lost his fight with cancer today. I know most of the people who worked with Billy have retired as he has, and for the few that are still around they knew about the family and Disney. John passed away at his family's home in Orlando on Jan. 13, 2009, with his family by his side after a long painful bout of the disease.   Thanks   Byrdy PS If anyone needs info for Bill feel free to contact me at the above or Eng 18

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BC Jerry Rosamilia (Ret) gives acceptance speech following recieving award for his many years of great service to the NFOU. 12/16/08 Photo by BC Riker

104 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NFD E-mail message From: JIMNFD@aol.com Date: Sat, Oct 25, 2008, 9:08pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Titcomb Family History Tom,   On November 1, 2008, a long chapter of the Newark Fire Department History will come to a close.  For the first time in 104 years, a father or son in the Titcomb family will not be active members of the Newark Fire Department.  I, James Titcomb, will be retiring after thirty fantastic years as a member of this department as a Battalion Chief.           My great grandfather, Clifton Lewis Titcomb joined the department on August 11, 1904.  His son, my grandfather, Clifton Titcomb, joined the department in 1924.  His son, my father, Clifton Paul joined the department on June 1, 1947.  Finally I joined the department on June 19, 1978.           We have a long and proud history in this department, and I like to think it was better because we were here.   My great- grandfather was the Chief Engineer of the Fireboat Brennan; my grandfather was a member of the department for 41 years.  He also made and sold Firemen's and Policemen's Cough Medicine.”  My father had a 37 year career:  as a firefighter at Truck 1, then most of his time as a Captain at Truck 9, retiring in 1984.  I am retiring after 30 proud years as a Battalion 1 Tour 4, which fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming a firefighter.            I am proud that the Titcomb's have been a part of The Newark Fire Department family, as no finer fire fighters have walked the earth.  On behalf of the Titcomb family, past and present, I would like to thank all the Officers and Members of the Newark Fire Department for making the Titcomb Chapter such a shinning success.   Battalion Chief James A. Titcomb Battalion 1, Tour 4

Capt. Damien Emerick recieves well deserved award from Capt. John Sandella at NFOU Christmas meeting 12/16/08 Photo courtesy BC Riker

UCSA LETTER   From: worknfire10@yahoo.com To: tpmcg873@aol.com Sent: 12/10/2008 12:55:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: U.C.S.A. letter   Chief, can you please post the following letter for our members and all fire personnel to read? thank you   danny   Brother Civil Servants,   There has been much talk about the impending captain's list and the fact that it is being delayed due to an ongoing investigation about someone stealing the exam before it was given. We, the Board Members of the United Civil Servants Association, have been keeping a close eye on the progress of the exam's assessment and promugation of a new promotional list. At this time, according to our contacts in the Department of Personnel in Trenton, the exams have been assessed and are now at the Justice Department in Washington,D.C. As many of you may already know, all consent decree municipalities must have their promotional exams filter through Washington so that the powers-that-be can rubber-stamp the exam "fair and equitable". (yeah! like they know what THAT means!) That being said, our contacts in Trenton have assured us that although there is an investigation ongoing regarding this accusation of theft, it has not delayed the process. The DOP timetable for promugating the list was and still is early January. The current captain's list will remain active until the new list is announced. This accusation of theft seems to have its roots in Camden, where we have a U.C.S.A. Chapter. Our members there have led us to believe that this investigation had already taken place and no evidence to support the accusation was found. We would like to assure our membership that we're keeping close tabs on this situation and will pass on to our membership any and all pertinent information as it is gathered. For now, we intend on writing a letter to Trenton expressing our interest in this investigation. If indeed it is still active, we would appreciate being notified by mail of any changes in the process. When the DOP responds with a letter better explaining this situation, we will make every effort to include a copy in our next mailing. Should this mailing not occur before the holiday, I'd like to take this time to extend best wishes to our membership to have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!   Yours In Brotherhood,   Danny J. Farrell, President, U.C.S.A. Al Carlucci, 1st Vice-President, U.C.S.A.

WEB SITE CHANGE Go to Newarkfirehistory.com

"OKTOBERFEST" THANKS E-mail message   From: JYJW979 To: Tpmcg873 Sent: 9/29/2008 4:50:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Re: Thanks for the Oktoberfest   Tom, could you please put this on the website to thank all those who helped and attended our First Annual Oktoberfest. We would like to thank everyone who attended the First Annual Newark FD Oktoberfest, on Sunday, Sept. 28. A great time was had by all who attended, even with the lousy weather. We want to thank all the members who helped set up and keep things going during the event. A big thanks to Rob Lynch and the gang at Kilkenny's for all they did, as well as the donations from Brian Boru Association and Minerva Cleaners. Thanks again to the Newark Firefighters Pipe Band for their help and great music, as well as the other bands who attended and played. We hope that this is the beginning of something great we can do every year to help our Brothers in Need.Special thanks to Ray Montalvo for being the DJ. So if we left anyone out we apologize, so Thanks Again. Let's make it bigger and better next year. Stay Safe. Steve DeCeuster, Damian Emerick, Tom McGovern, Jim YJ Weiss.

GRAND OPENING Eng. 15 Pub E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Mon, Oct 20, 2008, 5:41pm To: Lownertony@yahoo.com Subject: GRAND OPENING "ENGINE 15 PUB"   236 Philadelphia Ave   Egg Harbor City NJ 08215   Grand Opening Saturday Oct. 25,2008   Owner:  Tony Francavilla (Ret)   609 804 8320 Lownertony@yahoo.com Any donations of NFD memorabilia would be appreciated

MAYOR of BERLIN

Capt. Steve DeCeuster models new NFD uniform

GOOD,BAD,UGLY (you decide)

CREDIT UNION UPDATE E-mail message From: burkhardt6@verizon.net Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2008, 7:46am (EDT-1) To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: BURHARDT6@AOL.COM Subject: NEWARK FIREMEN'S CREDIT UNION TOM, WOULD YOU PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING ON YOUR WEBSITE: WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND THE SERVICES FOR OUR UNION MEMBERS WITH NEWER PRODUCTS, LOAN SPECIALS, AND ENHANCED SERVICES VIA THE INTERNET.  WITH OUR NEW OFFICE, WE HAVE GONE TO ELECTRONIC BANKING WHICH ALSO ENABLES US TO CONTACT OUR MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY WITH RATES AND SPECIALS AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, THEREFORE, THE NEED TO SEND A SPECIAL MAILING IS AVOIDED. KINDLY SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO WWW.NEWARKFIREMENFCU.ORG. P.S.  EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A MEMBER, LOGON AND CHECK US OUT. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS, KEVIN J. BURKHARDT SECRETARY, NFFCU

E-mail message Subj: Fwd: Elvis Run-Thank You ______________________   The members of the Streets Of Fire motorcycle Club, friends and family of Mike Delane would like to say thank you! All of you who attended and to the many of you that helped out on the day of the Elvis Run, thanks! 15 years ago we came together to have a little bike ride for Mike. 15 years later we continue to NOT let the memory of Mike Delane end. Instead we have created an event that will never let us forget how special our friend Mike was! We created an event that raises money for charities and to help our brothers in need. We have created the largest motorcycle run of its kind in NJ! We have created the oldest firefighter memorial motorcycle run in the Country! WE, because the "Elvis Run" belongs to all of us that work so hard to keep our friends memory alive. Once again, THANK YOU! Steve Ciasullo

CONGRATULATIONS

E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2008, 10:38am To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Sanhudo   Chief :    My son Artie just graduated the Dallas Texas Police Academy. I went there for the graduation and he wanted me to thank you personally and all the firefighters who prayed for him while he was in Iraq .   Enclosed you will find some Pics some taking in Iraq Please post them on the NFD web site if you want  Thanks  Artie  ( I hope your enjoying your retirement )

PERNIE E-mail message From: PERNIE@aol.com Date: Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 11:23pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: web site Tom,  How's retirement going? This August will be 2 years officially for me, though it really started in December of 2004 but who knew. Both my wife and I are in remission from our health problems so we can now start enjoying life again. Hope all is well with you. I know you had your own battles.  I noticed that the e-mail list is growing on the web site. If Kenny Marcel is typing the letters on a keyboard then no one has an excuse not to. I don't think he typed a report in his entire career, but had some great penmanship. Please feel free to add the name of Tony Perniciaro... Pernie@aol.com.  I love the web site and my dream is to be in a picture with the Hoboken Pole Dancers. I know its a long shot but a guy can dream can't he.   Be safe...Tony

ASHLEY HIGGINSON UPDATE E-mail message From: ashjon4@verizon.net(HIGGINSON) Date: Thu, Jul 3, 2008, 9:08pm (EDT-3) To: tpmcg@webtv.net (Tommy McGovern) Subject: YO Tommy Butts     Hi Tom: My daughter Ashley finished up her freshman year at Princeton University. Academically she did very good. Athletically she accomplished the following: Was the Women's 5000 meter Penn Relays Champion Was the Women's 5000 meter Ivy League Champion Placed 3rd in the East Coast (ECAC) 3000 meter Championship Qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 5000 meters  Placed 2nd in the USA 2008 Junior National Championships in the 5000 meters Has qualified to represent the USA at the 2008 Junior Worlds Championships, which will be held in Poland, her mothers place of birth. We are going.  Johnny Higg

FIREFIGHTER JOE LEFCHAK E-mail message From: Jsandella@aol.com Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2008, 11:56am To: info@autumngreenfuneralhome.com Subject: Joe Lefchak To The Family and Friends:      Your Husband, Father, Brother and Friend was one of the finest people I've come to know.  In his profession there was none better. In our heart of hearts there was none finer. God Bless Joe Lefchak. Fraternally, John B. Sandella President Newark Fire Officers Union Local 1860. IAFF     **************

GET WELL BROTHERS Capt. Mike Sorace Capt. Joe D'Alise Capt. Mike "The Geeb" Kormash BC Ron Ricca (Ret) Director Leroy Smith UMDNJ EMS FF Scott Donnelly (Ret) Capt. Ed Haran (Ret) FF Will Mojica

LETTER FROM THE RICCA FAMILY E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Tue, Apr 22, 2008, 3:52pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Letter from the Ricca Family We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Newark Fire Department.  Ever since my father’s first day on the job, you have all been considered part of our family.  On March 20th , the Newark Fire Department went above and beyond the call of duty to help one of their own who is in need.  Chief Ricca would like to personally thank each and every one of you who took part in making the raffle such a huge success, especially the members of Truck 5 and Engine 12.  We are deeply touched and honored by everyone’s generosity.  From my immediate family to my extended family, THANK YOU!!!   Jeanie, Heather & Ron Jr.

GOOD LUCK FISH

Engine 15 members pay tribute to FF Everette Fisher on his retirement

NFD HOCKEY TEAM E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Sun, Feb 10, 2008, 4:54pm To: streetsoffiremc@msn.com Subject: Fwd: NFD WEB SITE Newark FD Hockey Team is  starting to regroup. We have put up a new web site. Please pass this along to all NFD members. Site:  www.NewarkIceHockey.com =

E-mail message From: IAFF1860@aol.com Date: Wed, Jan 9, 2008, 2:34pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net, Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: Captain Colleen Reiss **PLEASE POST** Captain Colleen Reiss HHC 20th Engineer Brigade LSA Anaconda APO AE 09391 Captain Reiss daughter of Deputy Chief Tom Riess is currently serving as the Assistant S3 Plans, 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat) (Airborne). Some of her duties include: Collating information from field units into a situational report for regional Commanders; Acting a liaison with the Iraqi Army Engineer Corps for training and organization; Developing a program similar to the Depression era WPA programs that employs civilians to rebuild the infrastructure of Iraq while providing jobs and money into the local economy. Needless to say, we are very proud of her efforts as well as all who serve or have served in Iraq. A letter from the union went out to the good Captain today. Thanks John Sandella President Local 1860

NEW RECORDING OUT E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 10:15am To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Fwd: New Recording Hey Tom,     The Monmouth County Police Pipes & Drums have released our first CD, "Heroes Rush In..."  As you know, Joe Ryan and myself are members. Can you post that info on the site? If anyone is interested in purchasing this recording they can contact me.   Thanks, John Prachar 732-618-0215

E-mail message    Greetings to All, and I hope you all had a great holiday season and a start to a good New Year. I would now like to take this time to thank everyone for another successful year for the F/F Michael J. Delane fund. We've helped the citizens of Newark with our donations of food to St.Johns and the Sisters of Charities food kitchens. Help went out to brothers in need. Donations to send packages to our services members in Iraq and Afghanistan. We made our annual Christmas trek to the hospitals and there children's wards and put a lot of smiles one the faces of hundreds of kids who had to spend there holidays at the hospitals, plus many other fine causes such as Breast cancer, and autism.    I would now like to thank the many people who made these events possible.  The Day at the Races was another great success. This would not be possible without the help of so many. The grill staff of Tommy Mellilo and Norm Bellina, Mike Wells, Tom " 39 and 3/4 and out" McGovern, Damian Emerick. A special thanks to my family for all there help. and all who helped and attended. Our Christmas visits would not be possible without the help of the following.  A special thanks to Dane Respoli our yearly Elf and for his help in getting us some great toys donated, Santa Eddie Griffith, Elfs, Pete Spann, Joe" the naughty Elf " DiMasi, Linda Kossup, YJ Wiess, Al Carluci, Damian Emerick, Mike Gilroy.    None of this could be done without hard work and donations from the following: Jack Doll, John Sandella and the staff at the NFOU, and there great golf tournament, Chuck West and all at the NFU, Steve Ciasullo and all at the Streets of Fire MC for there donation and a great run this year.  As always with these things you sometimes forget some folks who helped. I thank you all for just another great year. P.S. It looks like Thursday Aug 21 2008 for this years Day At the Races.                                   Steve DeCeuster

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"40 and Out" To the members of the Newark Fire Department, past and present.      The day has finally come when I am retiring from the best job in the world. I have had the honor of knowing and working with firefighters second to none for almost 40 years. In that time we have gone through good times and bad. We have had one walkout, layoffs, demotions, line of duty deaths, riots, serious injuries, countless civilians have died. I have watched the department go from 1100 members down to what it is today. I have also watched salaries go up from $7000/yr. to what we have today. Were it not for the efforts of our unions and binding arbitration we would still be sending a bag man to city hall. We have been to hundreds of funerals for good men who gave their life from breathing years of smoke and chemicals unknown. No department in this country could fight a three story frame better than Newark. They say we do it for the city, true to some extent but I'm sure you will agree that the real reason is we do it for each other. We have our disagreements,but when the bell hit they were forgotten. Many of you have watched my back over the years, for that I am grateful. As an officer, I have always known you are only as good as the men you work with and I have worked with the best. Many changes have occurred, some for the better, but one thing will never change, and that is the camaraderie that I have felt. I will always remember that.    Thank you Brothers    Tom

NJ STATE RETIRED POL & FIRE ASSOC.

Meets 3rd Wed, of month Silverton Firehouse Kettle Creek Rd. Toms River 12 noon Contact Jim Mooney, Pres. celticmoon954@comcast.net Next meeting Feb.20,2008 The OC Police Canine D ivision will be there.

NEW WEBSITE E-mail message From: Tpmcg873@aol.com Date: Sat, Jul 21, 2007, 2:40pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Click here: www.newarkfireoralhistory.com Capt Neal Stoffers (RET)

HONOR ROLL LODD 2007 Cornelius Nolton 2001Lawrence Webb 1999Richard Heinze1994Michael DeLane 1991Joseph McCarthy1986Marcus Reddick 1984James Murray1980Harry F. Halpin 1977Joseph Doll1976Larry Caufield 1972Dominick N. LaTorre1972Anthony V. Lardiere 1972William Olvaney1972Russell Schoemer 1972Emilio Pinal1972Daniel McCoy 1969Thomas F. Martin1968John DiNicolas 1968Edward J. Dennis1967Michael F. Moran 1966Raymond Reilly1965Hugo Gambacorta 1964William Reed1963Frank Kirkbrida 1962Salvatore Vacca1961Joseph Buhl 1957Leonard S. Growney1951William C. Catherwood 1950Frank Welch1948Benedict Witus 1948William Manger1946Francis Corbett 1941James E. Gillick1939John J. Walser 1938John E. Schumacher1938Arthur J. Kinsella 1938Fred Herrman1938George D. Frainey 1937George D. Frainey1933Joseph P. Lynch 1929John A. Curran1929John J. Wagner 1920Dennis Guidera1916Joseph J. Owens 1916Richard C. Duenwaid1915John A. Stuetz 1915William Flood1911Alfred L. Blebel 1907Charles E. Beebe1907Benjamin Birsch Jr. 1904Leo Ross1904Jacob Bleyhle 1904William B. Crane1903William Boland 1903John J. Dougherty1900John Brown 1899Charles W. Kinsey1894James Stivers 1883Daniel Mcgee1882Alfred H. Budd 1881Wilson E. Hennion1878George T. Yatman 1877James Lee1857Jacob Allen

HOBOKEN POLE DANCERS

From:    IAFF1860@aol.com Full-name:    IAFF1860 Date:    Fri, Oct 26, 2007, 11:06am Subject:    Lt. Tim Zieser **PLEASE POST** To:    tpmcg@webtv.net Cc:    Tpmcg873@aol.com October 26, 2007 Lt. Timothy R. Zieser USN MNFI / CIOC /A+P / T+FF Unit 42002 APO, AE   09342-2002 Dear Lt. Zieser: I am writing on behalf of the members of the Newark Fire Officers Union. Your Father, Captain Arthur Zieser posted a picture on our department bulletin board recently of you with General David H. Petraeus. As part of your extended family, I want you to know how proud we all are of your service to our country. The fact that you are serving us with such honor and distinction comes as no surprise to any of us in the NFD given your family's celebrated history of service to the Newark Fire & Police Departments for many decades. Please know that as the war on terror continues, we stand with you here at home by doing our part for the cause while you keep us safe from abroad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all service men and women who serve our great country. I have no doubt that your efforts there will mean a safe and better world for our children. We all look forward to your safe return home.      Be Safe and God Bless. John B. Sandella President Newark Fire Officers Union Local 1860 International Association of Fire Fighters

Navy Lt. Tim Zieser in Iraq with the big guy. (Arties son)

E-mail message   From:    IAFF1860@aol.com Full-name:    IAFF1860 Date:    Wed, Oct 24, 2007, 11:13am Subject:    Jacqui Kapinowski Congratulations! To:    tpmcg@webtv.net Cc:    Tpmcg873@aol.com Tom, could you please post this information. I attached a picture for your consideration as well. Jacqui Kapinowski recently finnished 3rd overall for women in a International Wheelchair Race at the Berlin Marathon on September 30 in Germany. Out of 240 wheelchair athletes she was the top American. Jacqui will tryout for the US Olympic Team next month with the hope of representing the United States in the World Games in February 2008. "How cool is that" she said when reporting her success and future plans. The Newark Fire Officers is one of the proud sponsors of Jacqui who happens to be the wife of retired fire fighter Harry Kapinowski who spent 25 years at Engine 12.  Anyone who would like to make a donation or just offer some good wishes can contact Jacqui at http://jacquikapinowski.com/Contact.html Fraternally John Sandella President NFOU Local 1860

E-mail message chief, please post the following:   to all "blaze on the beach" attendees and contributors: every year, i must sound like a broken record when i say "it was our best year to date!" but truth is, it ALWAYS is! once again, our guys (and gals) came through and made the 2007 blaze better than last year. 2006 blaze was attended by 138 members and friends and this year was a whopping 193! we hope all who attended had as good a time there as we did organizing it. to me, its the best day of the year for our department. our guys (and sometimes their girls) show up in force, reach deep into their collective pockets and raise a few bucks while strengthening our bond as firefighters taking care of our own. there are way too many people to thank, but i'll try my best to remember a few: the crew from donovan's reef who roll out the red carpet for us, both our unions, chuck and luther as well as john and gerard, you're invaluable to us AGAIN! united civil servants assoc and the hispanic firefighters assoc seem to support each others causes as well as the blaze, THANKS AGAIN! director giordano and chief lalor who openly support this cause and jimmy willis who started this snowball rolling 11 years ago. THANKS! eddie griff, a contributor every year, THANKS ED! city doctor, dr. antonio ciccone, amazing generosity and support and a big fan of our department, THANKS TWOLD! and we need to remember the local businesses who came up big for us: forno's restaurant, iberia's and bob kaslander from kaslander lumber! thanks to ray montalvo we had music and a microphone when a radio station failed to respond to our working blaze. THANKS RAY!! rich koba who we worked hard to get our t-shirts done in crunch time, he's another year-in-year-out guy! mitch meyer with his blankets and mike gibbons with his sweatshirts and hats that were raffled off. THANKS GUYS! the NFD historical society drew more people there by drawing their super 50/50 winner on the beach and we certainly hope that becomes part of our event every year! and, of course, THE BOYS IN THE BAND who draw rave reviews from ALL who attend. i'm ALWAYS proud to announce them as the only ALL firefighter pipe and drum band in NJ and they NEVER let us down! you're only getting better and better!! THANKS GUYS! as for our own little "blaze" committee, you know who you are and what makes us tick is seeing all our guys (and gals) having a blast!! LET'S DO IT AGAIN NEXT SUMMER!!   yours in brotherhood,   danny farrell and al carlucci

Congratulations E-mail message May 4,2007  Promotions   Fire Chief  Michael Lalor   Deputy Chiefs Bob Carter Rick Zieser Tom Reiss Ray Wallace Mike Nasta   Captains Kevin Reilly Deblin RodriguezChris Eodice Jose Rodriguez Scott Richardson Alan Masters Steve Pappalardo Pete Maloney Danny Farrell Sal Fischetta Rick DiFrancesco Sean Williams Brian Dardis Kamal Brown Jose Osorio Dennis Caufield (Line Division)

NFD PIPE BAND WEB SITE http://www.newarkfirefighterspipeband.com/index2.htm

In Memoriam Michael J. Delane Rescue 1

Firefighter Michael J. "Elvis" DeLane      Mike died in the line of duty Oct.29,1994. I was his Captain in Rescue 1 tour 3 at the time. As time goes on, my thoughts of him are always with me. Mike was a guy any captain would be proud to have. He never complained about anything. His sense of humor made working with him a joy. I remember jobs where he had to be ordered out of hairy situations before he would abandon his assignment. He was a firefighter in every sense of the word. At 6 feet four 230 lbs., he could break a door , pull a ceiling or carry a victim without breaking a sweat.    His name is added to the many members  that gave their life on the granite wall behind city hall as well as the bronze plaque at Rescues door. He is remembered by the fund set up in his name by his former crew. He probably would have been a Deputy Chief by now had he lived. As time goes by, I hope we never lose sight of of our guys sacrifice to the department and city and most importantly to each other." We miss you Brother"

"We"ve traveled a long ways together. We've fought many battles. We've won great victories. Now instead of taking our ships to our homes across the sea, we must fight again. Maybe there's no peace in this world. For us or anyone else. I don't know. But I do know that as long as we live we must stay true to ourselves. I do know that we're brothers. And I do know that we're free. We march tonight !" Spartacus

NFD HOCKEY TEAM

Newark hockey team From:    "steve ciasullo" To:    Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject:    Newark hockey team Date:    Mon, Mar 5, 2007, 9:08am This is a photo from the reunion game of the Newark Fire Hockey Team. This weeks game was our first in about 7 years. The team had a few new players and is always looking for new players. YES we won! We will be playing a few games and a charity game this spring. For info contact C.West,S.Ciasullo or J.Mack.

E-mail message From: Jsandella@aol.com Date: Thu, Mar 8, 2007, 7:58am To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: PFRS MORTGAGE INTERST RATE ADJUSTED **PLEASE POST** The PFRS Home Mortgage Program lending rate has been adjusted to 5.86% as of 2/15/2007.   As always, we encourage you to participate in this program employing our longtime associate Christine Tower - please see the information below:      Home Mortgages Washington Mutual Christine Tower, Senior Loan Officer Phone: (201) 678-3370 Pager: (201) 495-0059

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Monument

NFOU DECALS E-mail message From: IAFF1860@aol.com Date: Mon, Jan 29, 2007, 1:14pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: NFOU L1860 Decals **PLEASE POST** Tom: The new Newark Fire Officers Widow Decals will be available in 3 to 4 weeks. The new decals will be available to both active and retired members. I have attached a copy of the art work. Fraternally, John Sandella President FireAFL (octet-stream attachment)

www.redvideo.us E-mail message From: redvideo1@aol.com Date: Sun, Jan 28, 2007, 8:48pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Newark 2nd Alarm Some photos from the 2nd Alarm on Jauary 26, 2007 at 686 Ridge Street. Some of the guys were asking for my site address. www.redvideo.us   is the url to North Jersey Fire News. I have been covering Newark FD since 1995 and post many Newark Photos and Stories on the Site. Keep up the great work! Robert Munson Red Video redvideo1@aol.com www.redvideo.us

From; Captain Tony Perniciaro (Retired)   To;    All my brother fireman      As of 12:01 am (est), I will be OFFICIALLY retired from the Newark Fire Department. Going out on accidental disability was not quite the way I was hoping to go out, but you play cards that your dealt and then find a way to turn it into a winning hand. Thank God for the work and foresight that our union's had, past and present, to reform our pension benefits so that we have the protection that we have (especially the medical), when we do have a career ending injury.  I'm not a Yankee fan but if I was playing in the majors, that would be the team I would want to play for. And when I walked into almost any firehouse, whether it was on detail, overtime, move ups etc..  I felt like I was in Yankee Stadium. I truly believe that we are the best firemen in the world, bar none. We had every type of building and construction that exist and were always able to find the right way to do the job. But all you guys know that. What you don't know is how much I respected and appreciated each and every one of you. No matter how deep we were in on the 3rd floor of a fully involved building or how hot is was, I never looked back because I knew that any second I would hear those saw's going and a back up line was never more than a half a length away.  I could go on for hours but what I want to say is "Thanks guy's." You made a tough job fun. Though I never thought of the NFD as a job. More like a second home and second family.  I'm going to miss it!!!  To all my brothers still on the job, "STAY SAFE" and keep the tradition alive. To all my retired brothers, THANKS for all you taught me and being there when I needed you.                             Respectfully Submitted,                         Captain Tony Perniciaro, Engine 9 (Retired)   Ps. Do I get a discount now for the officers Christmas party?

Date:    Fri, Sep 22, 2006, 3:57pm (EDT-1) From:    jerry Reply to:    knight147@verizon.net Tom;       I was shocked to read the 4 4s and see Cliff Boan had died. I worked with him for a lot of years on W.Market St. He was a good friend and an excellant firefighter. A huge loss to the NFD and to everyone who knew him, God rest his soul. You may post this if you want. Jerry Knight

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MEDICAL BENEFITS UPDATE E-mail message from J. Sandella City of Newark Employee Benefits Unit City Hall, Room 211 Newark, NJ 07102       TO:                 CITY OF NEWARK ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES   FROM:           DIVISION OF PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UNIT   RE:                 CHAPTER 375   DATE:           JUNE 9, 2006     The State of New Jersey has issued final regulations for new legislation (P.L. 2005, c. 375 - Chapter 375) giving eligible adult dependents under age of 30 the opportunity to continue coverage (health and prescription only) as a dependent on their parent’s group health coverage.   ELIGIBILITY   This notice is to advise City subscribers (active and retirees) and COBRA enrollees that your eligible dependent(s) may be entitled to elect coverage if they meet the following criteria:   The child of the subscriber (biologically or by law) must be less than 30 years of age; Unmarried; No dependents of his/her own; Is either a resident of New Jersey or is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher education; Is not covered under any other group or individual health benefits plan and is not covered under Medicare; and The dependent must have previously aged out of their parent’s group health plan.   ELECTION   To elect coverage the eligible dependent must make written election for coverage as follows:   Dependents who aged-out the City’s group policy before and up to May 12, 2006 have until May 11, 2007 to enroll, regardless of the anniversary date of the plan; Dependents who aged-out of an in-force policy on or after May 12, 2006 must wait until the anniversary date of the plan and then may enroll as follows; o Within 30 days prior to reaching the dependent limiting age; o Within 30 days after meeting the dependent definition under the laws, if coverage for the dependent previously terminated; o During an open enrollment period, as provided under the policy, if the dependents meets the requirements for the dependent status during the open enrollment period.   You may obtain the enrollment application by contacting the carrier directly (numbers provided on last page) or by visiting the Employee Benefits Unit. Horizon’s and Aetna’s continued dependents enrollment form must be submitted through the City’s Employee Benefits Unit.  You may submit your Cigna request through the carrier directly.    RENEWAL DATES AND DEPENDENT LIMITING AGE (DLA) FOR THE CITY’S COVERAGE   HMO plans Renewal date: January 1 of each year.  The dependent limiting age for the City’s HMO plans is the end of the year in which the child turns 23.   Hospitalization/Medical Surgical (Horizon-Portion of the City’s 2 Part Traditional Plan) Renewal date:  August 1 of each year.  The dependent limiting age for the Horizon Hospitalization/Medical Surgical plan varies depending on your union affiliation or title designation.  Typically, eligible dependents of non-uniformed employees are covered up to the end of the year the child turns 19 and eligible dependents of uniformed/management employees are covered to the end of the year the child turns 23.  However, entitlement differs within certain bargaining unions or categories.  Therefore, you should contact the Employee Benefits Unit at the numbers below or review the bargaining union contract to obtain the actual DLA for your group.   Major Medical (Aetna â€" Portion of the City’s 2 Part Traditional Plan) Renewal date:  January 1 of each year.  The dependent limiting age for the Aetna Major Medical plan varies depending on your union affiliation or title designation.  Typically, eligible dependents are covered up to the end of the year the child turns 19 or 23 if the dependent is a full time student.  However, entitlement differs within certain bargaining unions or categories.  Therefore, you should contact the Employee Benefits Unit at the numbers below or review the bargaining union contract to obtain the actual DLA for your group.   Horizon Prescription Plan Renewal date:  August 1 of each year.  The dependent limiting age for Horizon Prescription plan varies depending on your union affiliation or title designation.  Typically, eligible dependents of non-uniformed employees are covered up to the end of the year the child turns 19 and eligible dependents of uniformed/management employees are covered to the end of the year the child turns 23.  However, entitlement differs within certain bargaining unions or categories.  Therefore, you should contact the Employee Benefits Unit at the numbers below or review the bargaining union contract to obtain the actual DLA for your group.   TERMINATION OF COVERAGE   Coverage will be provided until the earliest of: the dependent’s 30th birthday; the dependent no longer meets the eligibility criteria above; the date on which coverage ceases for failure to make a timely premium payment; the date on which the group plan terminates or the date the employee’s employer terminated participation under the group plan.   BILLING   The carrier will provide you with the actual cost of coverage.  Currently, the cost of coverage for Chapter 375 dependent coverage will be less than the cost of coverage for a single subscriber under the parent’s group coverage.  The City is not required and will not contribute toward the cost of covering a Chapter 375 dependent.  It is the responsibility of the parent or continuing dependent to pay the full cost of coverage.   CARRIER CONTACT INFORMATION   Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Hosp/MedSurg, HMO and Prescription) 1-800-355 BLUE   Aetna (Major Medical and HMO) HMO â€" 1-800-323-9930 Major Medical â€" 1-888-236-6249   Cigna (HMO) CIGNA HealthCare NJ Continuation Administration P.O. Box 5352 Melville, NY  11747 (800) 315-6011

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SWEATSHIRTS E-mail message From: Jsandella@aol.com Date: Thu, Dec 15, 2005, 3:45pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Officer Union Sweatshirts ** PLEASE POST** NFOU/IAFF Sweatshirts are in for winter. All sizes are currently available in White, Gray and Blue at $25.00 each. Make all checks payable to the Newark Fire Officers Union Fraternally, John Sandella President

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E-mail message From: IAFF1860@aol.com Date: Mon, Dec 5, 2005, 1:07pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: HORIZON ID NUMBERS **PLEASE POST** It has been brought to our attention that Horizon Blue Cross is in the process of changing retired and active ID numbers. This is being done to protect against identity theft. The old ID numbers included SS numbers.  The new numbers will be sent to members in a matter of weeks. The problem is that your old number has already been replaced in the system and if you or your doctor submit a bill your ID number will not be recognized. The only explanation for this new format to be implemented without notification is that a serious security breach may have occurred regarding Horizon's data base. If you do experience this problem just call Horizon at 1-800-355-BLUE. This only affects members in the traditional plan. Fraternally, John Sandella NFOU

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LOCAL 1860 TEE SHIRTS E-mail message From: Jsandella@aol.com Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2005, 1:35pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: Newrk Fire Officers TEE SHIRTS ** PLESE POST** Tom: NFOU IAFF Local 1860 Tee Shirts are in stock at the union office. Blue & Gray 100& cotton at a cost to members of $10.00 each. Members are asked to pay by check if possible. Make checks payable to Newark Fire Officers Union. Fraternally, John Sandella President

Thomas T. Silk Monument rededicated 5/27/05

IRISH SONGS CD Capt. Jim Mooney has a CD out. contact him at celticmoon954@comcast.net

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NEWARK FIRE CHIEF E-mail message From: meheatonsc@juno.com(mary e heaton) Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2004, 7:23pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Historical Info on Patrick Lynch, Fire Chief of Newark I have old photos of my Great Grandfather whom I was told was the first fire chief of Newark Attached are the sepia tone photos my mother had of him. If anyone can connect me with more information about him or his family please respond. The sign on the building says "Washington No. 3" Patrick Lynch is circled in the photos. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Mary Heaton, Great Granddaughter

YEARBOOKS WANTED E-mail message From: chiefhank@xtra.co.nz(chiefhank) Date: Thu, Apr 8, 2004, 3:37pm (EDT+16) To: tpmcg@webtv.net (McGovern, Tom) Subject: Newark Yearbooks Hi, Tom, Could you please post this for me? I am looking for a copy of each of the NFD Yearbooks. If anyone has any of the yearbooks they would like to sell, please contact me at: chiefhank@xtra.co.nz Thanx, Guys, Hank KEC-989 Dispatcher 51

TITCOMB FAMILY MILESTONE ON AUG.11,2004 THE TITCOMB FAMILY WILL HAVE 100 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE ON THE NFD . BC JIM TITCOMBS GREAT GRANDFATHER,GRANDFATHER,GREAT UNCLE AND FATHER ALL SERVED TO RETIREMENT.

REQUEST FOR PICTURES E-mail message From: guy.a.orlando@verizon.com Date: Fri, Jul 16, 2004, 11:32am To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Help needed to find pics Dear Sir, My father was FF George H. Orlando and he passed away 6/6/04. Unfortunately, we can not locate any pictures of him in his uniform or with any of his fellow FF brothers. Is there any way to post an announcement to help me find pictures of my Dad ? It would mean an awful lot to my family. I can also be reached at 973-616-8643. I believe most of his 25 years were spent at Engine 20 (Prince Street) and the balance on Union Ave or Mt Prospect, Engine 13. Please let me know if you can assist. Thank you . Guy A. Orlando Corporate Account Manager Verizon - Enterprise Solutions Group 175 Park Ave Madison, NJ 07940 Tel -   973-765-8487 Fax - 973-443-0964

HELP OUR TROOPS E-mail message Date:    Thu, Jan 22, 2004, 5:55pm From:    ELVIS014@aol.com To:    Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject:    USO X-AOL-IP:    67.80.174.113 HI TOM, WAS READING ON WHAT OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVER IN IRAQ REALLY WANT. THEY REALLY NEED ARE CALLING CARDS SO THEY CAN CALL HOME, IT GETS PRETTY COSTLY FOR THEM. HERE IS THE WEB SITE IF ANY MEMBERS WANT TO HELP OUR MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS, THANKS, RAY http://www.uso.org/pubs/8_20_2733.cfm

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NEW SITE Capt Steve LaPenta has new cellular equipment site up and running. http://www.wireless-advantage.com/

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ESSEX COUNTY POLICE & FIRE RET. ASSOC. Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the South Orange Elks 220 Prospect St. So. Orange, NJ at 1300 hours

Safety Tips of the Week Keep lines and booster reels cracked when not in use. It's cold out there. When pulling cielings, keep your back to your escape route. Don't vent a car fire until a line is ready. Be careful around non-upright acetylene tanks. Have tank and facepiece ready in an elevator. Don't leave home without a door wedge. Stay close to wall climbing wood stairs. Channel 1 will usually work to CP when channel 2 doesn't. Don't give up your mask to a victim! If your TRAPPED-- "MAYDAY"give floor#,and loc.(A,B,C,D). Turn on PASS, Activate emerg. button on radio.Helmet out window if feasible.Close all nearby doors.Stay low,conserve air supply. If your LOST,activate PASS, follow a hose line, follow a wall,activate emerg. button," MAYDAY " A hook, Halligan bar or an axe diagonally across a window can be used to anchor a bailout rope. When opening a roof with saw running make sure radio is being monitored by someone. When doing a "shitty roof", do a "hinge cut" and get the hell off it !! When venting from a fire escape,vent the most distant window first and look for bodies on floor under window Have your radio emergency button identified to your company. Know wind direction before riding into a large haz-mat. Check hydrants for debris in barrel before hookup. Check yards and alleys for bodies before taking up. "Two in Two out" Stay together! Let the company below know your going to floor above. Take a rope bag and lifeline to roof When ordered to evacuate--wait for co. on floor above to come down.. If your trapped in an elevator, activate emerg. stop button,force inner door and lift outer door latch. In a Hi-Rise fire, count doors to stairwells on floor below before going to fire floor----- If you run out of air, take refuge in nearest apartment. When using outside lines stay clear of collapse zone. For setback bldgs.,Stretch 2and1/2 with wye to stairwell Mayonaise will remove hot tar from skin. Use a spotter when backing(kids and dogs make a mess) At MVA's disconnect battery to deenergize air bags Hatchback and hood pistons can exlpode in fire--be careful Pop top hinge of a door to prevent it closing on line before it's charged. Use a CO2 ext to control dogs or a rope loop taped to a pike pole. Remove wainscoting or plaster around scuttles and sky lights to vent cocklofts Anthrax scares--wear your mask-- wait for Haz-Mat if possible--soap and water decon Top floor fire-take out windows from roof with hook or halligan on rope,open bulkhead door Roof men--Check rear and sides for jumpers and hangers Above fire-- Force safe apt. door for refuge before going in apt. over fire Pull bathroom cielings from outside door. Remove air from line before advancing Ice Rescues--Lash inner tubes or spare tires to a ladder. Polyethylene rope will float for water rescues. Remove pressure reducers on standpipe outlets before using. PROPANE--Only half of the vapor cloud is visible, be careful. CYANIDE--Tanks DO NOT have pressure reliefs Wave a portolight side to side to stop a train A CO2 ext will shut down a Bus engine. HUD windows--bring large bolt cutters inside Two hands, two tools A 14' or baby ladder can be used to pull victim out a cellar window Diesel locomtives can carry 3000 gals of diesel Do not walk through a foam blanket Truck fires--hold up on signal until cargo identified Oil burners--attack fire box fire from the side, "white vapor" can ignite suddenly Vehicle fires-- use 1 3/4 in case foam is needed Always open trunk on car fire Use butt end of hook for quick look for fire in cielings Peaked roofs--drive in point of halligan tool as a foothold One man (or woman) can drag two ladders to building if necessary If you fall in water with turnout gear-- stay horizontal Your mask will work under water RV's and minivans may have plastic gas tanks "Save the stairs, Save the building" Cellar fires--cool gas meters before they rupture If you can't complete an assignment-- let the chief know! Rekindles are NOT an option Railroads use white tankers with red stripe for cyanide Remove toilets and baseboards to drain floors. Use a chair, a door, bunker coat w 6ft. hooks to remove injured. Fast Teams-monitor rear and sides of bldg. Marble stairtreads can fall thru metal frame. If out of air, place mouth near nozzle. A large vapor leak, cover tank with salvage cover to control. NEVER run on the fireground Use Vise Grips to hold locks when cutting w K12 If door can't be forced, breach wall to enter. LPG and Ammonia RR cars are interchangeable LPG not odorized until transported. Transfotmers or drums labeled "INTEREEN" or "PYRANOL" are PCB's Bunker gear cannot be deconned of PCB's Throw a rope coil,wood block or spare tire on downed wires in emergency to stabilize it. 3 men max on fire escape landing. A broken fire escape step = others may break Gas leaks most dangerous after knockdown but before overhaul. Alays use SCBA in cellars of fire buildings --CO present NEVER remove mattress on an elevator. Bathroom floors --collapse possible Enter windows backward from a fire escape in case of retreat needed. Fast Truck-- one man stay on turntable of closest aerial Terrazzo floors can collapse suddenly Before starting a search, locate a second escape exit Tavern fires--look for trap door to cellar behind bar Store fires--vent cellar by opening the void below display windows Hi Rise fires--Trucks bring H2O ext.,search line,maul, halligan, flat head,rabbit,life line,lock breaker,extra air tank. one 6' hook,door wedges.(nobody said it was easy) To anchor a roof ladder--make holes with pick or halligan tool Extend aerial thru top third of window to vent Look UP when climbing ladders Bedroom search from window---hook window sill and hold butt end while searching Place turntable at corner of bldg. if possible ( covers two sides) Peaked roofs 30 degrees or more, you must use a roof ladder. Do not go in a room more than 5 feet when fladhover is possible. When smoke and heat force you to crouch or crawl, flashover is possible, be careful. When you see flashes of flame mixed with smoke near the cieling, "rollover" possible. Wear full PPE when approaching a 20 lb. propane tank fire. the relief valve may go suddenly. use fog stream Do not cut ORANGE cable on hybrid vehicles Park uphill from all vehicle fires Taxpayer stores--cellar stairs usually near back door CO alarms--10 PPM or higher must be corrected Attach your PASS ALARM where you can activate it MVA's check vicinity with TIC for ejections Do not cut :GYPSUM" roofs Avoid water on LNG leaks Have dry chem and charged line ready at extrications Underground electric grates can become energized Lightweight truss--Floor and or roof collapse probable after 10 minutes of fire "PAOs" Take your job seriously Hi Rise Fires--Staging should be away from collapse zone (remember 9/11) To open car hoods, smash grill and turn cable with halligan fork clockwise

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke (1729-1797), Irish Statesman,Philosopher.

FIREFIGHTER LAWRENCE WEBB L.O.D. It is with the deepest regret to announce the death of Firefighter Lawrence Webb of Engine Company 13 Tour 3. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the members of Engine 13 and Truck 6. May 22,2001 a sad day for the Newark F.D.

CAR PLAQUES E-mail message From: Jsandella@aol.com Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2001, 10:18pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: PFANJ Cast Car Plaques To:  All PFANJ Local Affiliates PFANJ Cast Car Plaques are now available through the State Office (609-396-9766) at a cost of $25.00 each plus shipping costs.  Checks should be made payable to:  PFANJ ProPAC. Fraternally, Thomas P. Canzanella, President Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey

UNITED CIVIL SERVANTS Dues reminder- Payroll deduction or by mail. $50 lifetime membership available to associate members. contact Herb Volkert 733 7466

License Plates Sept. 2000----- Newark Firefighter plates available to members,retirees, and spouses @ $35. Contact N.F.U.