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Mullica Mayor Honors Firefighters
Congratulations to Fire News photographer and firefighter Steve Sperlak for going above and beyond the call of duty at a motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 25, 2010. Steve and Kevin Jordan a firefighter from the Elwood Volunteer Fire Company attempted to rescue the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a serious accident. With smoke coming emanating from the engine compartment of the vehicle, Steve and Kevin acted quickly and utilized a crow bar from his work truck to force open the drivers door in order to remove the victim. Unfortunately, the 17-year-old driver succumbed to her injuries.
The Township of Mullica commended Steve Sperlak and Kevin Jordan for their quick actions in trying to save a life. In the photo from left to right is Steve Sperlak, member of the Estell Manor Volunteer Fire Company, Michael St. Amour, Mayor of Mullica Township, and Kevin Jordan, member of the Elwood Volunteer Fire Company.
-Fire News photo provided
Heroes Honored in Oceanport
On April 15, 2010, the Oceanport mayor and town council honored the members of the Oceanport Fire Department for going above and beyond the call of duty during the severe winter storms on February 25, 2010. Members of the fire department were dispatched at 2258 hours to assist EMS with a “CPR in progress” call.
Upon arrival at the house, the fire department found that the first aid squad was delayed. The captain of the first due ladder sent men inside to continued CPR until EMS and paramedics arrived. Honored members include, from left to right, Steven Deponte, Second Lieutenant Reiss Pfleger, Chief Engineer Josh Modlin, Jonathon Ryan, Sean Meenan, Captain Michael Patterson, Chief Tommy Crochet, First Assistant Chief Patrick Shaffery, and Tom Gallo.
Danielle Tagerty
Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Holds Installation Dinner
On March 6, 2010, the PLVFD held its installation dinner at the Tides in North Haledon. George Heflich Sr., President of the NJ State Firemen’s Association, swore in Chief Dennis Mangin, Assistant Chief Ron Fusaro, and the rest of the company line officers to their duties. Congratulations and good luck to the newly appointed officers.
-Fire News photos by Mike Simone, PLVFD
