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Monmouth County Fire Academy Graduates 10 Freehold Firefighters

Some 56 firefighters now join companies from all over Monmouth County

The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 56 firefighters from the firefighter I program last week, county officials said.

Firefighter graduates were divided into two classes: Class 98 graduated on May 21 and Class 99 graduated May 22. Both ceremonies were held at the Fire Academy on Route 33, according to a release.

Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, and care of hoses, ladders and other equipment, the release says.

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“Tonight, you become members of one of American’s greatest creations – organized firefighting,” Freeholder Director John P. Curley said in the release. “Modern-day firefighting is much different. Not only is your equipment updated, but you are required to do so much more. You don’t just fight fires. You will be required to respond to all sort of emergencies, like first aid calls, traffic accidents, hazardous materials spills and, yes, even terrorist acts.”

A graduate from each class earned an award in honor of Ronald Fitzpatrick, a former instructor at the Fire Academy who died in 2003. The awards went to Vincent R. Janovsky, Class 98 of the East Brunswick Fire District 1, and Aaron H. Carley, Class 99 of the Long Branch Fire Department, in recognition of their high test scores, the release says.

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Monmouth County Fire Marshal Henry Stryker III congratulated the graduates and urged them to continue their training with advanced courses offered at the Fire Academy, the release says.

“Over the years I have learned that it takes a special type of person to be a firefighter,” Stryker said in the release. “They have to have a passion to do this job. The graduates sitting before us have that passion because they have completed the rigorous training as their first step. Please be safe.”

Applications for the Firefighter I class will be accepted after July 1. Classes will begin in late August, the release says.

Firefighter 1 – Class 98

  • Matt J. Buttermark, East Freehold Fire Company
  • Scott C. Carbone, Morganville Independent Fire Company
  • William A. Cesaro, Gordons Corner Fire Company
  • Robert G. Ciasulli, Colts Neck #2
  • John Dib, Freehold Engine Company # 1
  • Dylan Duffy, East Freehold Fire Company
  • Kyle R. Ebbets, Allenhurst Fire Company
  • Samuel D. Gott, Gordons Corner Fire Company
  • Joseph N. Guidetti, West Long Branch Fire Department
  • Vincent R. Janovsky, East Brunswick Fire District 1
  • Justin T. Kaplan, Richmond Engine, Staten Island, NY
  • Jorge G. Langley, Colonia Fire Company Station 12
  • Christopher K. Lee, Oakhurst Fire Company
  • Joseph A. Lezamiz, Jr., Gordons Corner Fire Company
  • Russell A. Lorusso, Belmar Fire Department
  • Darin Muly, Manasquan Engine No. 2
  • Scott C. Murray, Jr., Glendola Fire Department
  • Rachel L. Murray, Glendola Fire Department
  • John J. O'Neill, Belmar Hook & Ladder
  • Joseph A. Panzarino, East Freehold Fire Company
  • Joseph  Paulson, West Long Branch Fire Department
  • Gavin A. Pejakovich, Long Branch Fire Department
  • Christian P. Rios, Freehold Engine Company 2
  • Vincent M. Roselli, West Long Branch Fire Department
  • Robert J. Ryan, Robertsville Fire Company
  • Derek A. Stahl, East Freehold Fire Company
  • Bryan E. Thompson, Englishtown Fire Department
  • Michael W. Vaughn, Union Beach Fire Department
  • Michael T. Ventriglio, East Freehold Fire Company

Firefighter 1 – Class 99

  • Thomas E. Bennett Jr., Neptune City Fire Department
  • Andrew C. Beringer, Oakhurst Fire Company
  • Matthew L. Bobrow, Robertsville Fire Company
  • Aaron C. Brawner, Wayside Fire Company
  • Edward L. Brown, Englishtown Fire Department
  • Aaron H. Carley, Long Branch Fire Department
  • Ross D. Caruso, Freehold Township Independent
  • Brian C. DiNero, Long Branch Fire Department
  • Michael Paul Dotson, Millstone Fire Company
  • Yves G. Duverne, Liberty Fire Company - Neptune
  • Steven M. Edwards, Manasquan Hook and Ladder
  • Gregory J. Fuhri, Wayside Fire Company
  • Andrew B. Gioia, Aberdeen Township Fire Department
  • John D. Lovey, Southard Fire Company
  • Richard T. Maher, Neptune City Fire Department
  • Christine L. Paladino, South Belmar Fire Department
  • John D. Parell, Manasquan Hook and Ladder
  • Justin D. Pettit, South Belmar Fire Department
  • Dominick N. Rizzo, Spring Lake Fire Co. No. 1
  • Courtney K. Robinson, Liberty Fire Company - Neptune
  • Dale J. Seitz, Adelphia Fire Company
  • Sean T. Sprance, Glendola Fire Company
  • James S. Taylor, East Freehold Fire Company
  • Shawn R. Teicher, Spring Lake Fire Company #2
  • Thomas S. Whille, Glendola Fire Company
  • Brian M. Wick, Manasquan Hook and Ladder
  • Jeffrey H. Wimbrow, Freehold Engine Company #1


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