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Longtime New Providence Firefighter's Dog Killed In Blaze: Fundraiser Longtime New Providence Firefighter's Dog Killed In Blaze: Fundraiser
Longtime New Providence Firefighter's Dog Killed In Blaze: Fundraiser A fire on Thursday, Jan. 2 hit home for Ralph Parlapiano, a firefighter in New Providence for 46 years, including a decade as chief. Parlapiano's home was ravaged by a fire, destroying everything he owns and killing his dog, Breeze, according to a fundraiser. At 3:28 p.m., firefighters responded to his home and found a heavy fire in the basement and first floor, New Providence Fire Department said. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing in additional support, firefighters said The fire was declared under control at 4:38 p.m., firefighters said. "We are all shocked and heartbroken t…