sdr # 122 07/01/2009
NEW FIREFIGHTERS GRADUATE OCEAN COUNTY TRAINING CENTER
WARETOWN – Forty-two new firefighters who completed an intensive training program of both classroom and hands-on
instruction were feted during graduation ceremonies June 30 at the Ocean County Training Center, here.
“We are very pleased that these men and women are willing to dedicate their time and their efforts to
firefighting and protecting the citizens of Ocean County,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as Director of
Law and Public Safety. “I would like to congratulate these new volunteer firefighters who worked tremendously hard
to complete this rigorous training.”
After completing a demanding 180-hour program at the Ocean County Training Center, which houses the Ocean
County Fire Academy, the graduates were awarded Level 1 Firefighter Certification.
The students needed a score of 70 percent or better on a 100-question written examination. Students also
needed to demonstrate physical and mental stability by passing a practical skills examination.
“Continue to train, train, train,” was the advice Chief William Boyle of the Bay Head Fire Department gave to
the recruits during his keynote address.
Boyle said the way fires are fought has changed significantly over the years but it’s in the training that
keeps firefighters safe.
Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr. praised the graduates and their desire to volunteer in their communities.
“These brave men and women deserve our thanks for their unselfish willingness to protect our homes and our
families,” Bartlett said.
Receiving awards at the graduation ceremony were: Jodi A. Byrne, New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, the Eugene
T. Furey Award for Excellence, presented by the 200 Club of Ocean County; Gary L. Brown, Barnegat Volunteer Fire
Company, the Chief Michael A. Davenport Sr. Brotherhood Award, presented by the Ocean County Fire Chief’s Association,
and Mitchell L. Remig, Point Pleasant Borough Volunteer Fire Company #2, the Father Mychal Judge Leadership Award,
presented by the Ocean County Emerald Society.
The graduates and their respective fire companies are: Michael A. Araujo, Ryan C. Martin, Steven E. Shapiro Jr.,
Anthony S. Yagiello IV, Parkertown Volunteer Fire Company; Brian T. Brice, Eric J. Caposele, Nicholas R. Franzoso,
Frederic A. Lord, Joseph J. Lord, Timothy B. Martin, Lavallette Volunteer Fire Company; Gary L. Brown, Barnegat
Volunteer Fire Company; Jodi A. Byrne, Thomas W. Carpenter, John Paul Lawrence, Thomas R. Markee, Charles L. Spencer,
New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company; Robert T. Contras, David R. Wos, Laurelton Volunteer Fire Company.
And, Joseph A. De Piano Jr., Michael S. Ehrenkranz, Guadalupe Guevara, Daniel P. Jensen, Seaside Heights Volunteer
Fire Company; Christopher S. Domenic, Christopher M. Lawton, Stafford Volunteer Fire Company; Steven E. Frank, Brielle
Volunteer Fire Company; Marc W. Hannah, West Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Company;
Danielle Jamarino, Bay Head Volunteer Fire Company; Craig K. Jensen, Damien M. Laird, Pinewald Pioneer Volunteer Fire
Company; Lindsay A. Jones, Herbertsville Volunteer Fire Company; Clifford R. Jordan III, John E. Siedler IV, Jackson
Township Volunteer Fire Company; Joseph S. Mutterperl, Lakewood Junior Hose Volunteer Fire Company; Mitchell L. Remig,
Point Pleasant Borough Volunteer Fire Company #2.
Also, Jeremy Reyes, Edward J. Wrobel Jr., Lakewood Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Company; Darren W. Ryan, Ocean Volunteer
Fire Company; Jennifer A. Snyder, Pinewood Estates Volunteer Fire Company; Keith N. Tindall, Eagleswood Volunteer Fire
Company; Evan W. Washburn, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company; Laurence E. White III, Mantoloking Volunteer Fire Company;
Michael J. Yagiello, Warren Grove Volunteer Fire Company.
