Newark Fire Department Bulletin Board

Newark Fire Department Bulletin Board

UPCOMING EVENTS (scroll for details)

LAST UPDATE--11/21/2008
11/23/08-- NFD Memorial Mass
12/16/08--NFOU Christmas Party

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FD WORK SCHEDULE 2008

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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.â€ 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

Four Bombers

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From: pontgto69@comcast.net Date: Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 9:26pm (EST+5) To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: website info

Chief,
Four members of the Newark Fire Department recently attended the Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (PRSBI) course that was held at the Playas Training Center in Playas, New Mexico. The class was hosted by New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology's Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC). The course was presented by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.
The four members; B/C John Sicnagano, Capt's Steve Lapenta, Jose Rodriguez and Gregory Sereico all received certificates upon completion of the course.
Besides the classroom presentation, the members traveled to Socorro, New Mexico to the EMRTC demonstration center. Here, various explosive devices commonly used by suicide terrorists were exploded and studied. The grand finaly wes the detonation of 350 lbs of ANFO (amonia nitrate/ fuel oil) placed in a pich-up truck and detonated.
Besides the classroom and field studies, the members ate at some of the local eating establishments. Attached is a picture from the Adobe Deli. B/C Sicnagano, Capt. Rodriguez and Capt Lapenta are touring the wine cellar along with the restaurant's wine critic.
Chief, can you post the above on your web site?
Thanks,
Greg Sereico

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

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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

RETIREMENTS 2004/2005/2006/2007/2008

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO CAPTAINS
MIKE COALE
AL GESUALDO
MARTY RICHARDSON
FRED PASKAS
BC TONY CONNELL
FF WES TAYLOR
BC BUTCH MC CREA
CAPT MIKE MC CARTHY
CAPT BILL BROWNLEE
BC PETE PARTRIDGE
Ch. INSP. VINCENT LADD
FF FRANK CERAMI
FF BILL BERGER
FF TONY GIORGIO
FF RUDY SCOCZYNISKI
FF JOE MORELLO
CAPT JOHN ROSAMILIA
BC PAT TANSEY
CAPT BRUCE PAYNTER
FF JUAN AQUINO
CAPT GEORGE JORDA
BC LEN GINO
BC JOHN SALVATO
CAPT ART GRIGGS
BC JOE RYAN
BC JEFF ZOILKOWSKI
DC JOHN HIGGINSON
CAPT GEORGE ANDERSON
CAPT JIM GRITCHSKI
CAPT KEN HART
CAPT JOHN MEEHAN
CAPT MIKE MITCHELL
CAPT AL MAURIELLO
FF WALT FUDALI
FF WES YALE
CAPT NEIL STOFFERS
CAPT JOHN PRACHAR
CAPT RICH BAUMAN
CAPT MARTY CAWLEY
CAPT RICH STEWART
CAPT RICH GIULIANO
CAPT PHIL ALFANO
CAPT PHIL DALY
FF JOHN DEL ROSSO
FF DAVE HARRIS
FF DAN DOBRZELESKI
CAPT MIKE SMITH
CAPT STEVE SCARPULLA
CAPT HARRY TOKANOS
FF RUDY LEWIS
FPS JOHN WEST
FF COURTNEY RUFFNER
FF JIM KUPKO
CAPT AB. MASON
CK KEN BLAHA
FF BOB HAYES
FF ART GARRET
CAPT TOM GREHL
FF CAL HUNT
FF GARY MILLER
FSS JOE CAUFIELD
FF MAURICE HAWKINS
CAPT GREG WHITEHEAD
FF RON BALLEW
FF JOHN SCOFIELD
FF JOE ZAGORSKI
CAPT JOE BISOGNA
FF RON PETRACCO
CAPT ART GRIGGS
CAPT MIKE ORLOSKI
BC GERARD ROSAMILIA
CFAO ED CAUFIELD
FF DAVE HARRIS
FF ROBERT BOUIE
FF GENE BRENNER
CAPT RAY WITTE
CAPT BOB BENNIS
CAPT JIM JENNINGS
FF CHARLIE AQUINO
CAPT TIM HAMFELDT
CAPT COLIN ARCHER
2006
CAPT GEORGE PERDON
CAPT TONY PERNICARO
CAPT. TONY CRECCO
FF FRED SHACKELFORD
CAPT JAQ. JONES
CAPT TIM BYERS
CAPT IVO PEREZ
2007
DC KEN MARCELL
BC WALLY BROWNLEE
BC BILL TANSEY
CAPT BRIAN DARDIS
CAPT GLENN CRANE
BC JOE DI MASI
BC GERRY ROSAMILIA
BC TOM MC GOVERN
2008
FF EVERETT FISHER
CAPT AL BROOKS
FF SAM CAUCA
FF HECTOR RODRiGUEZ
CAPT DENNIS CAUFIELD
DC RAY WALLACE
CAPT FRANK LeGATES
BC JIM TITCOMB
FF DON GILMARTIN
FF CARMINE FALLONE
CAPT JERRY LARDIERE
DC JON WHEELER
FF VINNIE NEGRI
CAPT BOB TITTLE
FF STEVE RUFULO
FF FLOYD TINSON
FF SAM CAUCA

NFOU CHRISTMAS PARTY

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From: IAFF1860@aol.com Date: Thu, Oct 2, 2008, 3:49pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: NFOU Christmas Party **PLEASE POST**

**NOTICE**
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY
MONTHLY MEETING
**PLEASE POST**
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting and Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday December 16th (THE 3RD TUESDAY)at the Iberia Restaurant (2nd floor) 80-84 Ferry St. from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM. All members are urged to attend and celebrate this holiday season with your union brothers and sisters. The buffet will include: Shrimp and Garlic Sauce, Paella, Pork w/clams, Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Portuguese Sausage, Octopus Salad, Stuffed Mushrooms, Fried Squid, Beer, Sangria and more.
Retired members are welcome!
This year's Monsignor Horton J. Raught Humanitarian Award will be presented along with President Emeritus and more.
R.S.V.P. for proper head count A.S.A.P.
On behalf of the Principal Officers and The Executive Board.
We wish you and your Families a Very Early, Very Merry Christmas and a Most Happy and Healthy New Year.
Sincerely & Fraternally
John Sandella
President
**************

MAYOR of BERLIN

Capt. Steve DeCeuster models new NFD uniform

GOOD,BAD,UGLY (you decide)

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)

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 )

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

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

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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

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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

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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 fatherâ€™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 everyoneâ€™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

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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
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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

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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

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   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

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

FF LAWRENCE WEBB LODD MAY 2001

NFD DOO WOP GROUP

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 parentâ€™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 parentâ€™s group health plan.

ELECTION

To elect coverage the eligible dependent must make written election for coverage as follows:

Dependents who aged-out the Cityâ€™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. Horizonâ€™s and Aetnaâ€™s continued dependents enrollment form must be submitted through the Cityâ€™s Employee Benefits Unit. You may submit your Cigna request through the carrier directly.

RENEWAL DATES AND DEPENDENT LIMITING AGE (DLA) FOR THE CITYâ€™S COVERAGE

HMO plans
Renewal date: January 1 of each year. The dependent limiting age for the Cityâ€™s HMO plans is the end of the year in which the child turns 23.

Hospitalization/Medical Surgical (Horizon-Portion of the Cityâ€™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 Cityâ€™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 dependentâ€™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 employeeâ€™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 parentâ€™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

DAS BOOT

NEW WEB SITE

http://www.etaemergencytraining.com/

New training site by one of our own.

BAND OF BROTHERS

SWEATSHIRTS

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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

George "The Boy"

Photo courtesy Steve Pappalardo

Kids in background are Capt. Mike Foy's

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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

CAPT. ART SANHUDO's SON IN IRAQ

LOCAL 1860 TEE SHIRTS

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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

NFD DRUMLINE

NEVER FORGET

NEWARK FIRE CHIEF

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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

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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

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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

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Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2004, 5:55pm From: ELVIS014@aol.com To: Tpmcg873@aol.com Subject: USO X-AOL-IP: 67.80.174.113
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Anyone interested in joining contact Don Gilmartin at Truck 8

NEW SITE

Capt Steve LaPenta has new cellular equipment site up and running.
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New Jersey Legislature Home Page

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Firemans Prayer CD's

Firefighter Dane Rispoli has made a great CD available at $5 ea.

MORTGAGE INFORMATION

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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.

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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.



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