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Thank you for visiting my page. This site is owned and operated by John D. Clark. Please enjoy the fireground and apparatus photos from the Northern NJ and NYC area. My work has been published in numerous national, state, and local newspapers and magazines. If interested in any photos you can purchase direct from this site or email me at mfr209@verizon.net for any requests.

I have been a firefighter/first responder for over 8 1/2 yrs, currently on the Rockaway Borough FD. My photo interests date back to when I was 16 in high school and have continued since. I would like to thank a few people for their guidance in the beginning days of my fireground photography. Mike Coppola, Adam Alberti, and Tommy Bilancia get a lot of credit for the quality of photos I take today, THANKS GUYS!

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Please take time to check out the following sites:

http://www.publicsafetypictures.com Michael Coppola
http://www.mjcphotography.com Michael Coppola
http://www.sportsoptix.com Michael Coppola
http://www.njfirepictures.smugmug.com Adam Alberti
http://www.northjerseyfireimages.smugmug.com Tom Finnegan
http://www.onthescenephotos.smugmug.com Erica Patrick
http://www.fire-46-photography.smugmug.com Kevin Maloney

Galleries

My Fire Action Shots :

My Fire Action Shots

Updated: Jan 29, 2008 2:55pm EDT

Faces In Action :

Faces In Action

Updated: May 05, 2008 10:05am EDT

Morris County Apparatus :

Morris County Apparatus

Updated: Feb 23, 2008 11:23pm EDT

6/7/2008 Washington Borough Warren County 125th Anniv Parade :

6/7/2008 Washington Borough Warren County 125th Anniv Parade

Updated: Jun 09, 2008 8:41am EDT

5/27/2008 Rockaway Boro Tree Down : Approx 5pm a severe storm blew through the area taking trees and wires down. One tree landed on top of a car in front of 100 Hibernia Ave trapping 2 occupants. The Rockaway Boro Fire Dept responded and confirmed no injuries and awaited JCP&L to secure the live wires entangled in the tree. Once secure the Fire Dept used chainsaws to free the occupants who were unhurt and then checked out by the Rockaway Twp Fire Dept first aiders who responded mutual aid. Photos by Joe "Doc" Domzalski

5/27/2008 Rockaway Boro Tree Down

Approx 5pm a severe storm blew through the area taking trees and wires ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2008 10:38am EDT

5/3/08 Roxbury Twp 94 Dell Ave : Roxbury CO's 1,2,and 3 were dispatched for a fire at the old Kenvil Concrete plant. Chief Alberti arrived on scene to find a vacant 2 1/2 story well involved. I/C advised this would be a exterior attack only and called for a tanker task force. While the task force was e/r the roof over the main portion of the bldg collapsed. I/C initially requested Netcong F.A.S.T. and Jefferson Co#2 tanker. Jefferson tanker was put to work on the C/D site with 4 lines and was the dump site pumper. Tanker task force included Mt. Arlington, Chester, Budd Lake, Rockaway Twp, and Mendham Twp. Wharton secured a draft site for the tankers. Randolph secured a hydrant and worked with Roxbury to lay almost a mile of LDH for water supply. Once the fire was k/d a excavator was called in to open up the rest of the bldg while the MCPO Arson Squad and MCSO CIS investigated.

5/3/08 Roxbury Twp 94 Dell Ave

Roxbury CO's 1,2,and 3 were dispatched for a fire at the old Kenvil Co ...

Updated: May 03, 2008 9:51pm EDT

4/21/08 Denville Twp Medevac : At approx 5pm a motorist came across a downed bicyclist at Roberts and Arden Rds. The 15 y/o cyclist from Boonton appeared to have fallen and struck his head on the curb. Denville EMS arrived and assessed the victim finding a significant head injury and summoned for aeromedical transport. All 3 Companies arrived at the field adjacent Pocono Rd. to secure the LZ for Northstar. Special thaks to NELSON COOK for all photos.

4/21/08 Denville Twp Medevac

At approx 5pm a motorist came across a downed bicyclist at Roberts and ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2008 5:28pm EDT

3/6/08 Boonton Twp 590 Rockaway Valley Rd. : Fire was in a 2 1/2 sty 40x40 SFD. Boonton Twp led off with 2 lines and found a fire in a upstairs bedroom that was quickly extinguished. Denville FD was m/a and took the hydrant for water supply and sent a crew to the roof for ventillation. Town of Boonton provided FAST coverage. Sorry for the low quality I literally just got back from A.C. and only had my back-up digtial camera on me.

3/6/08 Boonton Twp 590 Rockaway Valley Rd.

Fire was in a 2 1/2 sty 40x40 SFD. Boonton Twp led off with 2 lines a ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 10:19pm EDT

2/23/08 Denville Past Chief Hobie Erickson's Funeral : Past Department Chief Hobart "Hobie" Erickson Jr was laid to rest Saturday February 23rd, 2008. Chief Erickson started his fire service career with the Denville Fire Department June 9, 1970. For the past 38 years Chief Erickson was a very active member holding the following positions: Dive Lieutenant, Dive Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, 3rd Assistant Chief, 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, and Department Chief in 1991. Chief Erickson also served as Senior Assistant Chief of the Greystone Park Fire Department and served 40 years in the New Jersey Forest Fire Service with 25 years as the District Warden in Section A. Over 150 firefighters and 20 plus apparatus showed up to pay respects on this cold snowy morning, lining both sides of the road at the funeral home. Chief Erickson rode his final call on the Department's 1928 American LaFrance antique to a local cemetery.

2/23/08 Denville Past Chief Hobie Erickson's Funeral

Past Department Chief Hobart "Hobie" Erickson Jr was laid to rest Satu ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2008 11:18pm EDT

12/7/07 Randolph Twp 7 Sandy Ln : This fire came in at about 1140hrs for a fire in the residence. Upon arrival companies were met with heavy fire conditions involving the 1st and 2nd flrs of the Alpha and Bravo exposures of a 2 1/2 story private residence. Companies made a good stop, chased some minor hot spots around, vented, and overhauled. Randolph was assisted by Denville and Roxbury Fire Dept's, and Atlantic Health care was assisted with EMS by Denville and Mendham Twp FAS.

12/7/07 Randolph Twp 7 Sandy Ln

This fire came in at about 1140hrs for a fire in the residence. Upon ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2007 5:50pm EDT

10/4/07 Denville S.E.R.T. Call-out :

10/4/07 Denville S.E.R.T. Call-out

Updated: Oct 14, 2007 1:03pm EDT

9/2007 Rockaway Boro 110th Inspection :

9/2007 Rockaway Boro 110th Inspection

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 4:43pm EDT

6/17/07 215 Everett Rd Parsippany, NJ : This afternon fire started in the basement from a soldering iron. Initial companies were Lake Parsippany Districts 3 & 6. COmpanies were able to knock down the bulk of the fire but fire, being as stubborn as fire is was finding it's way through the walls and void spaces. Districts 1 and 5 were soon brought in to assist.

6/17/07 215 Everett Rd Parsippany, NJ

This afternon fire started in the basement from a soldering iron. Ini ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 4:00pm EDT

6/12/07 250 Speedwell Ave Morristown : Fire in a vacant 2 1/2 story residential home. They made a good stop and I got there late and only caught overhaul and clean-up. Took some great pics of some guys I know.

6/12/07 250 Speedwell Ave Morristown

Fire in a vacant 2 1/2 story residential home. They made a good stop ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 12:52pm EDT

5/6/07 FDNY Bronx Buff Trip Fire : While on the Metro Fire Photographers' buff trip it is customary that we catch a fire, and this time was no let down. Small fire in the bedroom of a 2 1/2 sty private residence. We arrived to lots of apparatus and overhaul.

5/6/07 FDNY Bronx Buff Trip Fire

While on the Metro Fire Photographers' buff trip it is customary that ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2008 1:45pm EDT

5/5/07 Bergen Propane Class : Rockaway Boro Fire Dept attended the Bergen County Fire Acadamies Propane class.

5/5/07 Bergen Propane Class

Rockaway Boro Fire Dept attended the Bergen County Fire Acadamies Prop ...

Updated: May 08, 2007 9:27pm EDT

4/29/07 Dover Car Fire : Dover FD was called out Sunday afternoon to extinguish a fully involved car fire.

4/29/07 Dover Car Fire

Dover FD was called out Sunday afternoon to extinguish a fully involve ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:01pm EDT

1/07 Randolph Fire : The fire started in a car inside a garage and quickly spread to the other floors of a private residence. Randolph FD made a good stop. Denville FD was called in for mutual aid.

1/07 Randolph Fire

The fire started in a car inside a garage and quickly spread to the ot ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 12:59pm EDT

Medevac LZ : Rockaway Twp was called out to rescue a hiker that had been out overnight in the elements. The man was extricated from the woods and loaded onto Lehigh Medevac for transport to Morristown Memorial.

Medevac LZ

Rockaway Twp was called out to rescue a hiker that had been out overni ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:03pm EDT

2/26/07 Roxbury BVR Fire : Fire started from a welders spark in a auto shop. The stubborn fire was being fed by acetylene tanks and paint stored in the rear. A tanker shuttle was established due to no hydrants in the area. Mutual aid included Picatinny Arsennal, Mt. Arlington, Jefferson Co's 1 and 2, Rockaway Twp, Budd Lake, Wharton and Mine Hill.

2/26/07 Roxbury BVR Fire

Fire started from a welders spark in a auto shop. The stubborn fire w ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:02pm EDT

1/07 Denville Fire : Fire started in the garage of this small private residence and was quickly brought under control. Rockaway Boro FD was called in for FAST.

1/07 Denville Fire

Fire started in the garage of this small private residence and was qui ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:00pm EDT

Hoboken Fire : Fire had started in the rear of this 3 story apartment complex. By the time it was over the fire involved the adjoining apartment complex and church. Jersey City assisted with mutual aid.

Hoboken Fire

Fire had started in the rear of this 3 story apartment complex. By th ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 1:03pm EDT

12/06 Roxbury Fire : This stubborn fire started in the basement of the residence. The initial fire was quickly knocked down but companies had trouble searching the fire out due to pipe chases and void space. Wharton and Randolph FD's were called in for mutual aid.

12/06 Roxbury Fire

This stubborn fire started in the basement of the residence. The init ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 12:56pm EDT

Dover Fire : Fire in a 1 1/2 story private residence that was setback from the main street. Fire found and contained to the basement, Rockaway Borough was the FAST.

Dover Fire

Fire in a 1 1/2 story private residence that was setback from the main ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 1:13pm EDT

6/2006 Mine Hill Iron Mtn Rd Haz-Mat : Fire was in a nail polish facility, which was a flash explosion with little fire but very high potential for further haz-mat. Foam was pumped directly into the standpipe/sprinkler connection. Large response form Morris County agencies. Shot with old Mintola 35mm

6/2006 Mine Hill Iron Mtn Rd Haz-Mat

Fire was in a nail polish facility, which was a flash explosion with l ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 1:01pm EDT

1/21/06 Jersey City Fire : Fire in a 3 sty taxpayer on the 2nd floor apartment. JCFD made a fast knock on the fire and overhauled. Shot with old Minolta 35mm

1/21/06 Jersey City Fire

Fire in a 3 sty taxpayer on the 2nd floor apartment. JCFD made a fast ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2008 2:01pm EDT

1/21/06 North Hudson Regional Fire : 3rd Alarm fire was in the common breezeway of a apartment strip complex, involving the roof and top floor. Jersey city was mutual aid. Shot with old Minolta 35mm

1/21/06 North Hudson Regional Fire

3rd Alarm fire was in the common breezeway of a apartment strip comple ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2008 1:26pm EDT

3/2005 Rockaway Borough BookStore : Fire was located in the 2nd floor of a 3 story mixed occupancy that was attached to numerous storefronts. Numerous mutual aid was recieved from Picatinny Arsennal, Rockaway Twp, and Dover as this had the potential to take the whole row. Fire was located and extinguished in a very cluttered 2nd flr apartment after crews opend up and cleared some debris from the area. This fire was when I was still shooting 35mm and converting toi disk.

3/2005 Rockaway Borough BookStore

Fire was located in the 2nd floor of a 3 story mixed occupancy that wa ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 12:45pm EDT

3/2006 Hopatcong Brooklyn Mtn Rd. : Fire was located in a 2 1/2 story private residence. Fire appeared to have started in the garage wither a possible water heater or boiler problem. All 3 companies operated at this fire containing it to the rear and garage area. This was one of several fire I was still shooting 35mm and converting to disk.

3/2006 Hopatcong Brooklyn Mtn Rd.

Fire was located in a 2 1/2 story private residence. Fire appeared to ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 12:54pm EDT

Philadelphia Fire (Photo Archives) :

Philadelphia Fire (Photo Archives)

Updated: Jan 11, 2008 1:05pm EDT

FDNY Rigs :

FDNY Rigs

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 12:53pm EDT

Atlantic Air-1 :

Atlantic Air-1

Updated: Jun 19, 2007 12:54pm EDT

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Apr 26, 2008 6:00pm EDT