SEPTEMBER 2026, UPS, page 2
DOWNS: A fire at a Mohican Rd. home in Blairstown claimed the lives of two residents, June 16th. Rescuers pulled the couple from the home, but the two later died from their injuries, according to state police.
UPS: Nicholas Gillo has been promoted to Chief of the West Orange Fire Department. John Casiero is the new deputy chief.
DOWNS: Multiple fires occurred at Sun Retreats RV Park in Barnegat, June 20th. A witness heard a loud explosion just before the fire broke out, according to Jersey Shore online.
UPS: Newly appointed firefighters in West Orange are: Antonio Cilenti, Callens Desrameaux, Steven Mc Mickle, Tristan Olaechea and Justin Voss.
DOWNS: Two people suffered severe burns as the result of a fire in an abandoned bank building on Monticello av., Jersey City, June 19th. Firefighters rescued the pair and they were taken to a local hospital. One firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to a city spokeswoman. The investigation, including why the people were inside the structure, was ongoing.
UPS: On June 29th, New Milford firefighters used an extrication tool to free a deer that was stuck between two fences. It was turned over to animal control.
DOWNS: Wayne police responded to a reported car fire on Willowbrook Blvd., June 30th. When officers arrived, they found a body of an “unidentified individual” in the driver's seat, authorities said. The investigation was ongoing.
UPS: Linden's new firefighter is Nicholas Moreno.
DOWNS: A rooftop solar panel caught fire at Allendale Rehabilitation & Health Care on Route 17, June 29th. After the fire was extinguished, residents whose rooms were directly below the affected area were moved to other parts of the facility by staff and first responders, according to police Chief Michael Dillon.
UPS: New firefighters in Gloucester are Aiden Scullan, Chris Dolson and Mike Girenti.
DOWNS: On June 26th, a large tree limb fell onto the roof of the Hillsdale Vol. Ambulance Squad building on Washington av, creating damage to the roof area. There were no injuries or damage to ambulances; however, the building was deemed as being temporarily “off limits,” according to reports.
UPS: Keith Mores has been promoted to fire lieutenant at the Princeton University Plasma Physics Lab.
DOWNS: During the evening of July 4th, firefighters in River Edge had to wait for a utility crew to cut off energized power lines that were pulled down by a toppled tree and ignited a dwelling fire at Whales & Fifth Avenues. The house was completely involved in fire. No one was home at the time, officials said. One firefighter was transported to Hackensack UMC and treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
UPS: Robert O' Keefe has been appointed as the new firefighter at Princeton University Plasma Physics Lab.
DOWNS: A surface whale struck Carteret Fire Department Marine 2 in the New York-New Jersey port area, at the mouth of the Raritan Bay, forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel as it began to take on water, July 3rd. The vessel was assisting with a regional special operations marine security detail for the Independence Day weekend. The strike caused serious damage to the boat, which immediately began taking on water, giving firefighters only seconds to abandon Marine 2, according to FOX News. Officials said a nearby jet ski operator and another boater immediately came to the firefighters aid before a Perth Amboy F.D. marine unit arrived and helped rescue the crew from the water.
UPS: The new career firefighter in Morris Township is Taht Valentine.
DOWNS: Fire consumed a commercial av. dwelling in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Twp, July 4th. Part of the rear roof collapsed as firefighters went to a defensive operation. No occupants were found inside the home, according to reports.
UPS: New Egypt Volunteer Fire Co. 1 is celebrating 125 years of service. This included a celebration and a parade on Aug. 1st.
DOWNS: Twelve residents of two Grove St. dwellings in Bloomfield were displaced due to a fire on June 30th. Two animals were transported to East Orange Animal Hospital for evaluation due to possible smoke inhalation, according to officials.
UPS: Robbinsville Township will acquire a new 3000-gallon tanker. The purchase was made possible through a $500,000 legislative grant by Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne De Angelo, Assemblywoman Tennille R. Mc Coy and the Robbertsville Township administration, according to a department Facebook post.
DOWNS: An 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old grandmother died in a multiple-alarm fire that destroyed a Park Pl. home in Orange, in July.
UPS: In July, the Township of Washington recognized volunteer Firefighter James Zaconie for his 50-years of service with the fire department. He was also recognized as Bergen County's Veteran of the Month for August.
DOWNS: The Red Cross assisted 13 people that were displaced when a multiple-alarm fire involved three North 5th St. homes in Harrison, July 17th. One firefighter suffered a laceration to the hand and was transported to a local hospital. Two residents were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A pet dog perished in the fire, according to reports.
UPS: July 16th promotions in the Atlantic City Fire Department are Jeffrey Bird to Deputy Chief and Brian Adams and Sean Flynn to Battalion Chief. The new captains are Charles Reale, Jeffrey Schlundt and Ronald Laielli.
DOWNS: On July 13th, Jersey City Engine 13 was involved in an MVA at Danforth av. & Old Bergen Rd. Members were transported to JCMC and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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