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Elizabeth Firefighter Tony Fanelli Jr. Dies, 44 Elizabeth Firefighter Tony Fanelli Jr. Dies, 44
Elizabeth Firefighter Tony Fanelli Jr. Dies, 44 The Elizabeth Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Anthony "Tony" Fanelli Jr. died on Nov. 26. He was 44 years old. Those who knew him said he died of medical complications. Tony came from a family of firefighters and spent 14 years with the department. His father, Tony Fanelli Sr., was a retired firefighter as were his uncle, Matt Fanelli, and Mike Fanelli, Local 2040 vice president. Posted by Elizabeth NJ Fire Officers IAFF Local 2040 on Saturday, November 27, 2021 Tony's last assignment was serving as the chauffeur of Engine Co. #8, Tour #2. Viewing will be held…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Simply One Of The Best': Beloved Elizabeth Fire Chief Dale Arthur Dies 'Simply One Of The Best': Beloved Elizabeth Fire Chief Dale Arthur Dies
'Simply One Of The Best': Beloved Elizabeth Fire Chief Dale Arthur Dies Dale Arthur -- a beloved battalion chief with the Elizabeth Fire Department -- died at home early Sunday morning, fire officials announced. Arthur spent most of his firefighting career on Ladder 3, and officer years as captain of Rescue 1 and, most recently, Battalion 2, Tour 1. Condolences poured in. "Battalion Chief Arthur was one of the most knowledgeable, aggressive and squared away guys to ever work the job," Elizabeth NJ Fire Officers IAFF Local 2040 wrote on Facebook.  "A true leader and mentor." Condolences pour in for Elizabeth Fire Chief Dale Arthur.Elizabeth NJ Fire Office…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Firefighters Feed Hose Through Window Of Car Blocking Hydrant To Battle Elizabeth Blaze Firefighters Feed Hose Through Window Of Car Blocking Hydrant To Battle Elizabeth Blaze
Firefighters Feed Hose Through Window Of Car Blocking Hydrant To Battle Elizabeth Blaze Firefighters fed their house through the window of a vehicle blocking a hydrant to battle a three-alarm blaze that broke out Monday night in Elizabeth. Flames were tearing through a home at 224 Fulton St., when firefighters arrived around 10:30 p.m., officials said. The blaze at the two- and-  a-half wood-framed house spread to a three-story home and another two and a half-story house nearby, officials said. No injuries were reported and no occupants were located, reports say. The blaze was deemed under control just before midnight. "Every second counts when fighting a fire," Elizabe…

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by Cecilia Levine