New Fire Fighters

Twelve men were sworn in today to implement the second phase of a 42-hour work week for Camden city firemen. The new firemen, three of them following their fathers into public service, were administered the oath by Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak. The men will begin basic training at the city's fire academy immediately, Michalak said, in order to begin their duties in January. They are part of a total complement of 24 who will be used to allow some of the department's firemen to begin a 42-hour work week. So far one-third of the department have been working the new schedule, approved by voters last November. An additional 12 men are expected to be appointed within the next few weeks. The entire department is scheduled to work 42 hours by January, 1970, when the third phase of the plan goes into operation. Three of the men appointed today represent second generations to work for the city or county. They are: Jerome J. Watson, 21, of 935 Beideman Ave., whose father, Donald, is a former city police chief; Daniel J. Galasso, 26, of 3023 Atlanta Road, whose father, Charles, is warden of the Camden County jail; and William H Huelas, 22, of 320 E. Bettlewood Ave., Oaklyn, whose father, John, is a captain in the city fire department. In addition, twins Ronald J. and Robert G. Boyle, 22, of 1127 N. 33rd St. were included in the group. Others appointed were: George S. Szychulski, 22, of 1412 Mt. Ephraim Ave.; Glenn H. Moore, 23, of 142 Chestnut Ave., Woodlynne; Marvin W. Bendy, 28, of 250 S. 3rd St., Gloucester; Samuel Battle Jr., 21 of 1121 Kaighns Ave.; Ronald Angemi, 22, of 1306 Merrimac Road; Robert C. Welch, 28, of 1475 Ormond Ave.; and George R. Abbey, 25, of 1 Oak Walk.