John Joseph Giuliano was born in Camden on October 11, 1927 to Pasqualina and Pasquale Giuliano. When the Census was taken in April of 1930 the family, which included older siblings Pietro and Eva, lived at 329 Line Street in South Camden. Pasquale Giuliano was then working as a laborer for the Public Service gas utility. The family was still living at 329 Line Street when the 1956 City Directory was compiled, although by this time Pasquale Giuliano had died. John J. Giuliano was then serving in the United States Army.
On January 11, 1956 John J. Giuliano was appointed to the Camden Fire Department. He reported for duty three days later. The New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory of October 1956 shows that he was living at 3306 Winthrop Walk in Fairview. By October of 1959 he had returned to South Camden, where he is listed at 561 Line Street. He moved to 419 North 38th Street in East Camden at some point thereafter.
John J. Giuliano was promoted to Captain on July 1, 1960. He was again promoted on June 11, 1966 to the rank of Battalion Chief.
John J. Giuliano was still living at 419 North 38th Street as late as the fall of 1970. When residency restrictions were removed for Camden firefighters, he moved to Lindenwold. After 36 years of distinguished service and having reached the mandatory retirement age of 65, Chief Giuliano retired on November 11, 1992.
Last a resident of Mt. Laurel, John J. Giuliano passed away on May 15, 1996.
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Firemen Here Get Advanced First Aid Course
Camden Courier-Post — August 19, 1957
More than 40 members of the Camden Fire Department have completed the Red Cross course in advanced first aid according to announcement today by Howard F. Keller, Collingswood, chairman of the Camden County Chapter's first aid committee.
Instruction sessions were under the direction of Fire Chief William V. Pfefferle. Drillmaster Anthony Dzinski, a member of the local chapter first aid group, assisted by Nicholas E. George, were instructors. Dzinski is a member of the Red Cross faculty at the National Aquatic School held in this area each year for instruction in advanced safety techniques. Dick Harris, director of Red Cross safety services, supervised.
All members of the graduating class are personnel of several units housed at fire department headquarters here. These include the Headquarters Company, Engine Company 2, Rescue Squad 1 and Truck Company 1.
Engine Company 2 personnel listed in the graduating class included John Giuliano, alongside Captains James R. Asher and Thomas Winstanley and many other members of the headquarters units.
Chiefs Are Appointed
Camden Courier-Post — June 14, 1966
Allen F. Hess, John Giuliano, Charles Patterson, Godfrey Patterson, Richard Brooks and Roy Moffa — battalion chief promotions, Camden Fire Department, June 1966View transcription
Promotions were made today to fill four vacancies in the City Fire Department.
Director of Public Safety Keith Kauffman announced the promotion of Allen F. Hess, 40, of 3064 Mickle Street, and John Giuliano, 38, of 419 N. 38th Street, to battalion chief.
Hess was appointed to the department in November, 1950, and made captain in May, 1960. Giuliano was appointed January, 1956, and received his captain rank in July, 1960.
The new battalion chiefs replace Charles and Godfrey Patterson, brothers, who have retired.
Named to fill the vacancies created by the promotion of Hess and Giuliano are Richard Brooks, 33, of 1081 N. 34th Street, a member of the department since January, 1961, and Roy Moffa, 47, of 161 S. 27th Street, a member since November, 1950.
Promotions were made today to fill four vacancies in the City Fire Department.
Director of Public Safety Keith Kauffman announced the promotion of Allen F. Hess, 40, of 3064 Mickle Street, and John Giuliano, 38, of 419 N. 38th Street, to battalion chief.
Hess was appointed to the department in November, 1950, and made captain in May, 1960. Giuliano was appointed January, 1956, and received his captain rank in July, 1960.
The new battalion chiefs replace Charles and Godfrey Patterson, brothers, who have retired.
Named to fill the vacancies created by the promotion of Hess and Giuliano are Richard Brooks, 33, of 1081 N. 34th Street, a member of the department since January, 1961, and Roy Moffa, 47, of 161 S. 27th Street, a member since November, 1950.
General Alarm: Two Fires Destroy 9 Buildings
Camden Courier-Post — May 20, 1967
Camden firemen use a ladder to enter the window of a smoke-filled vacant house during a general alarm fire at 9th and Lawrence Streets, May 20, 1967View transcription
Seventy-five Camden firemen fought a general alarm fire that destroyed nine empty row homes at two locations early today.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano said fire broke out simultaneously at 10th and Cooper Streets and 9th and Lawrence Streets shortly after 2 a.m.
Although the fires were under control within two hours, firemen worked at the scene for almost six hours, Giuliano said. Several nearby families were evacuated from the area as a precautionary measure.
Five homes were destroyed at the 10th and Cooper site and four at the latter location. The buildings were being razed to make room for the new highway approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Giuliano said both fires obviously were set and are under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
At the time the general alarm was sounded, firemen were fighting a blaze that razed a three-story vacant home at 313 Stevens Street, Giuliano said. That fire also is under investigation. Fire-fighting operations were directed by Camden Fire Chief Edward Michalak.
Seventy-five Camden firemen fought a general alarm fire that destroyed nine empty row homes at two locations early today.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano said fire broke out simultaneously at 10th and Cooper Streets and 9th and Lawrence Streets shortly after 2 a.m.
Although the fires were under control within two hours, firemen worked at the scene for almost six hours, Giuliano said. Several nearby families were evacuated from the area as a precautionary measure.
Five homes were destroyed at the 10th and Cooper site and four at the latter location. The buildings were being razed to make room for the new highway approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Giuliano said both fires obviously were set and are under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
At the time the general alarm was sounded, firemen were fighting a blaze that razed a three-story vacant home at 313 Stevens Street, Giuliano said. That fire also is under investigation. Fire-fighting operations were directed by Camden Fire Chief Edward Michalak.
4 Firemen Suspended By Melleby
Camden Courier-Post — October 14, 1969
Harold Melleby, John H. Kolessar, Frank Deal, Edward V. Michalak, John Giuliano, Robert Briggs and Alfred R. Pierce — firemen suspended after a fight at Engine Company 9, October 1969View transcription
Four veteran members of the Camden Fire Department have been suspended by Harold Melleby, public safety director, on charges stemming from a fight July 21 at Engine Company 9, 27th and Federal Streets.
John Kolessar, an acting captain who was involved in the fight with fireman Peter Carbone, has been suspended for 15 days. He is currently on a three-month leave of absence without pay.
Kolessar pleaded guilty during a departmental disciplinary hearing to charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, disorderly conduct and assault. No charges were lodged against Carbone.
Deputy Chief Frank Deal, who was acting in the position of Chief Edward V. Michalak who was on vacation when the incident occurred, was suspended for four days. He was cited for neglect of duty, failure to report the fight to Melleby and failure to suspend one or both of the men involved.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano, who was acting deputy chief the day of the fight, and Capt. Robert Briggs, who was acting battalion chief, each received one-day suspensions. They were disciplined for failure to enforce the rules, regulations and orders of the department.
Former Mayor Alfred R. Pierce, counsel for Deal, Giuliano and Briggs, said they have 20 days to file an appeal through Civil Service.
Four veteran members of the Camden Fire Department have been suspended by Harold Melleby, public safety director, on charges stemming from a fight July 21 at Engine Company 9, 27th and Federal Streets.
John Kolessar, an acting captain who was involved in the fight with fireman Peter Carbone, has been suspended for 15 days. He is currently on a three-month leave of absence without pay.
Kolessar pleaded guilty during a departmental disciplinary hearing to charges of conduct unbecoming a public employee, disorderly conduct and assault. No charges were lodged against Carbone.
Deputy Chief Frank Deal, who was acting in the position of Chief Edward V. Michalak who was on vacation when the incident occurred, was suspended for four days. He was cited for neglect of duty, failure to report the fight to Melleby and failure to suspend one or both of the men involved.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano, who was acting deputy chief the day of the fight, and Capt. Robert Briggs, who was acting battalion chief, each received one-day suspensions. They were disciplined for failure to enforce the rules, regulations and orders of the department.
Former Mayor Alfred R. Pierce, counsel for Deal, Giuliano and Briggs, said they have 20 days to file an appeal through Civil Service.
Blaze Damages Werner Home
Camden Courier-Post — July 27, 1971
Firefighters at a fire on North 30th Street, Camden, July 27, 1971View transcription
Blaze Damages Werner Home
The living room of the home of Francis Werner, 822 N. 30th St., Camden, an investigator in the Camden County prosecutor's office, was swept by fire yesterday shortly after Werner left for work, according to police.
The blaze, which also caused smoke damage throughout the home, apparently started when a television set caught fire, according to Battalion Chief John Giuliano. The fire was reported at 8:15 a.m. and was under control within minutes, Giuliano said.
Werner said he had turned off the television when he left for work. His wife was also away at the time, police said.
The living room of the home of Francis Werner, 822 N. 30th Street, Camden, an investigator in the Camden County prosecutor's office, was swept by fire yesterday shortly after Werner left for work, according to police.
The blaze, which also caused smoke damage throughout the home, apparently started when a television set caught fire, according to Battalion Chief John Giuliano. The fire was reported at 8:15 a.m. and was under control within minutes, Giuliano said.
Werner said he had turned off the television when he left for work. His wife was also away at the time, police said.
Blaze Hits House in S. Camden
Camden Courier-Post — December 6, 1971
South Camden house fire at the Clement T. Branch Village housing project, December 1971View transcription
Two Camden men were admitted to West Jersey Hospital, Northern Division, and a city fireman was treated for smoke inhalation today following a fire in a South Camden housing project.
Spencer Redd, 22, of 129 Branch Village, suffered second-degree burns of both hands, and Carl Jefferson, 21, of 175 Branch Village, suffered burns of the face, neck and scalp and smoke inhalation in a fire at the home of Mildred Jefferson at 112 Branch Village.
Firemen Robert Van Istandel and Robert Lapp rescued Jefferson from the second floor of the house, according to Battalion Chief John Giuliano. Lapp was treated at West Jersey Hospital for smoke inhalation.
Giuliano said the fire, which started in the living room, was confined to that room.
Two Camden men were admitted to West Jersey Hospital, Northern Division, and a city fireman was treated for smoke inhalation today following a fire in a South Camden housing project.
Spencer Redd, 22, of 129 Branch Village, suffered second-degree burns of both hands, and Carl Jefferson, 21, of 175 Branch Village, suffered burns of the face, neck and scalp and smoke inhalation in a fire at the home of Mildred Jefferson at 112 Branch Village.
Firemen Robert Van Istandel and Robert Lapp rescued Jefferson from the second floor of the house, according to Battalion Chief John Giuliano. Lapp was treated at West Jersey Hospital for smoke inhalation.
Giuliano said the fire, which started in the living room, was confined to that room.
Firemen Fight Blaze on Unused Ship
Camden Courier-Post — January 17, 1974
Firemen fight a blaze on an unused ship at the New York Shipyard, Camden, January 1974View transcription
Camden firefighters battled flames on an unused ship docked at the New York Shipyard, Camden, for more than an hour last night before the fire was declared under control.
According to Chief John Giuliano of Camden Battalion Three, the two-alarm fire erupted after shipyard workers began dismantling the old ship, and then left a burner torch at the scene. The hot torch, explained Giuliano, slowly set the ship afire after the workers left.
Giuliano pointed out that the shipyard has been the scene of “six or seven” ship fires in the last four months caused by a forgotten burner torch. He called the fires the “result of careless housekeeping” and said last night's fire was the biggest so far.
Giuliano said that, when the first fire truck arrived at the scene shortly after midnight, the flames were already “at least 40 feet in the air and 100 feet deep.” He called it an “all-night fire,” because of holes in the floor under the boat, dangerous catwalks, and a wooden roof above the boat.
Giuliano pointed out that the firefighters' greatest problem was controlling the flames stimulated by a layer of oil at the base of the partially-dismantled ship. Two grime-covered World War II Navy helmets were pulled from the burning ship. A secondary fire also broke out at the opposite end of the drydock, also caused by a hot torch left behind by workers; that fire was quickly doused.
Camden firefighters battled flames on an unused ship docked at the New York Shipyard, Camden, for more than an hour last night before the fire was declared under control.
According to Chief John Giuliano of Camden Battalion Three, the two-alarm fire erupted after shipyard workers began dismantling the old ship, and then left a burner torch at the scene. The hot torch, explained Giuliano, slowly set the ship afire after the workers left.
Giuliano pointed out that the shipyard has been the scene of “six or seven” ship fires in the last four months caused by a forgotten burner torch. He called the fires the “result of careless housekeeping” and said last night's fire was the biggest so far.
Giuliano said that, when the first fire truck arrived at the scene shortly after midnight, the flames were already “at least 40 feet in the air and 100 feet deep.” He called it an “all-night fire,” because of holes in the floor under the boat, dangerous catwalks, and a wooden roof above the boat.
Giuliano pointed out that the firefighters' greatest problem was controlling the flames stimulated by a layer of oil at the base of the partially-dismantled ship. Two grime-covered World War II Navy helmets were pulled from the burning ship. A secondary fire also broke out at the opposite end of the drydock, also caused by a hot torch left behind by workers; that fire was quickly doused.
8 Evacuated In Fire at Apartments
Camden Courier-Post — February 5, 1974
Firefighters battling a three-alarm blaze at 813 S. 5th Street, South Camden, February 1974View transcription
Firemen today were battling a three-alarm blaze in South Camden that started this morning in an unoccupied brick home at 813 S. 5th Street, and quickly spread to a three-story apartment dwelling next door. By noon the blaze was still out of control.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano was taken to Cooper Hospital after a part of a roof collapsed on him, a hospital spokesman said. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
No other injuries were reported in the fire. Eight occupants of the apartment house next door were safely evacuated.
Willie Carter, 51, caretaker of the apartments, told firemen he saw smoke coming from the two dwellings prior to turning in the first alarm at 9:05 a.m. A second alarm was sounded five minutes later. The third alarm was called about a half hour later.
The residence at 813 S. 5th Street was owned by Mrs. Carmella Massi, but was unoccupied since the woman is in a convalescent home. The apartment housed three persons on its first floor and five on the second. The fire marshal's office was investigating the origin of the blaze.
Newspaper clipping: 8 Evacuated In Fire at Apartments — Mrs. Carmella Massi, Battalion Chief John Giuliano, South 5th Street, Willie CarterView transcription
Firemen today were battling a three-alarm blaze in South Camden that started this morning in an unoccupied brick home at 813 S. 5th Street, and quickly spread to a three-story apartment dwelling next door. By noon the blaze was still out of control.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano was taken to Cooper Hospital after a part of a roof collapsed on him, a hospital spokesman said. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
No other injuries were reported in the fire. Eight occupants of the apartment house next door were safely evacuated.
Willie Carter, 51, caretaker of the apartments, told firemen he saw smoke coming from the two dwellings prior to turning in the first alarm at 9:05 a.m. A second alarm was sounded five minutes later. The third alarm was called about a half hour later.
The residence at 813 S. 5th Street was owned by Mrs. Carmella Massi, but was unoccupied since the woman is in a convalescent home. The apartment housed three persons on its first floor and five on the second. The fire marshal's office was investigating the origin of the blaze.
Firemen today were battling a three-alarm blaze in South Camden that started this morning in an unoccupied brick home at 813 S. 5th Street, and quickly spread to a three-story apartment dwelling next door. By noon the blaze was still out of control.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano was taken to Cooper Hospital after a part of a roof collapsed on him, a hospital spokesman said. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
No other injuries were reported in the fire. Eight occupants of the apartment house next door were safely evacuated.
Willie Carter, 51, caretaker of the apartments, told firemen he saw smoke coming from the two dwellings prior to turning in the first alarm at 9:05 a.m. A second alarm was sounded five minutes later. The third alarm was called about a half hour later.
The residence at 813 S. 5th Street was owned by Mrs. Carmella Massi, but was unoccupied since the woman is in a convalescent home. The apartment housed three persons on its first floor and five on the second. The fire marshal's office was investigating the origin of the blaze.
Three-Alarm Arson Fire, South 4th Street
Camden Courier-Post — June 18, 1974
Three-alarm arson fire in the 400 block of South 4th Street, Camden, June 18, 1974View transcription
A three-alarm fire believed set by arsonists swept through the 400 block of South 4th Street in Camden Monday, destroying fourteen houses.
Firefighters battled the blaze, which destroyed fourteen row houses in the neighborhood. The fire was reportedly set by arsonists who struck in the late morning hours, destroying homes and heavily damaging the surrounding structures.
Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak and Battalion Chief John Giuliano directed the firefighting operations. According to fire officials, the fire was deliberately set and remained under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
Investigators examined the extent of damage on South 4th Street between Washington Street and Berkley Street, where the devastation was heaviest. Residents were evacuated from the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. The destruction of these fourteen homes represented a significant loss to the South Camden community.
The three-alarm arson fire destroying fourteen houses on South 4th Street, CamdenView transcription
A three-alarm fire believed set by arsonists swept through the 400 block of South 4th Street in Camden Monday, destroying fourteen houses.
Firefighters battled the blaze, which destroyed fourteen row houses in the neighborhood. The fire was reportedly set by arsonists who struck in the late morning hours, destroying homes and heavily damaging the surrounding structures.
Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak and Battalion Chief John Giuliano directed the firefighting operations. According to fire officials, the fire was deliberately set and remained under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
Investigators examined the extent of damage on South 4th Street between Washington Street and Berkley Street, where the devastation was heaviest. Residents were evacuated from the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. The destruction of these fourteen homes represented a significant loss to the South Camden community.
Aftermath of the three-alarm arson fire on South 4th Street, CamdenView transcription
A three-alarm fire believed set by arsonists swept through the 400 block of South 4th Street in Camden Monday, destroying fourteen houses.
Firefighters battled the blaze, which destroyed fourteen row houses in the neighborhood. The fire was reportedly set by arsonists who struck in the late morning hours, destroying homes and heavily damaging the surrounding structures.
Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak and Battalion Chief John Giuliano directed the firefighting operations. According to fire officials, the fire was deliberately set and remained under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
Investigators examined the extent of damage on South 4th Street between Washington Street and Berkley Street, where the devastation was heaviest. Residents were evacuated from the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. The destruction of these fourteen homes represented a significant loss to the South Camden community.
A three-alarm fire believed set by arsonists swept through the 400 block of South 4th Street in Camden Monday, destroying fourteen houses.
Firefighters battled the blaze, which destroyed fourteen row houses in the neighborhood. The fire was reportedly set by arsonists who struck in the late morning hours, destroying homes and heavily damaging the surrounding structures.
Fire Chief Edward V. Michalak and Battalion Chief John Giuliano directed the firefighting operations. According to fire officials, the fire was deliberately set and remained under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
Investigators examined the extent of damage on South 4th Street between Washington Street and Berkley Street, where the devastation was heaviest. Residents were evacuated from the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. The destruction of these fourteen homes represented a significant loss to the South Camden community.
Woman Killed in Camden House Blaze
Camden Courier-Post — February 7, 1976
Camden Courier-Post, February 7, 1976View transcription
Four persons — including a child — were killed before dawn today when fires broke out in a Voorhees Township apartment complex and a private home in the Fairview section of Camden.
The three who died in the Voorhees fire were burned beyond recognition. They were discovered in the apartment unit where the three-alarm fire is believed to have begun. Fire officials said the blaze that heavily damaged the 12-unit apartment building in the Echelon Apartments on Bibbs Road, near Echelon Mall, broke out about 4:30 a.m.
Several hours earlier, Mrs. Mary Breyer, 71, of 1093 Niagara Road, Camden, died when fire broke out in her two-story brick home. She was dead on arrival at West Jersey Hospital, Northern Division, Camden.
Asst. Fire Chief John Giuliano said the fire probably started in the kitchen but that the cause was undetermined and under investigation. Firemen found Mrs. Breyer's body on the floor of her second-story bedroom. Her husband, Harry, 68, attempted to rescue her but failed, firemen said; he was treated for cuts and released.
The Breyers, married 45 years, had two sons. William Mignogna, a cousin to Mrs. Breyer, said she had difficulty walking as the result of a broken hip and leg she sustained some time ago.
Four persons — including a child — were killed before dawn today when fires broke out in a Voorhees Township apartment complex and a private home in the Fairview section of Camden.
The three who died in the Voorhees fire were burned beyond recognition. They were discovered in the apartment unit where the three-alarm fire is believed to have begun. Fire officials said the blaze that heavily damaged the 12-unit apartment building in the Echelon Apartments on Bibbs Road, near Echelon Mall, broke out about 4:30 a.m.
Several hours earlier, Mrs. Mary Breyer, 71, of 1093 Niagara Road, Camden, died when fire broke out in her two-story brick home. She was dead on arrival at West Jersey Hospital, Northern Division, Camden.
Asst. Fire Chief John Giuliano said the fire probably started in the kitchen but that the cause was undetermined and under investigation. Firemen found Mrs. Breyer's body on the floor of her second-story bedroom. Her husband, Harry, 68, attempted to rescue her but failed, firemen said; he was treated for cuts and released.
The Breyers, married 45 years, had two sons. William Mignogna, a cousin to Mrs. Breyer, said she had difficulty walking as the result of a broken hip and leg she sustained some time ago.
Camden Blaze Guts Vacant Row House
Camden Courier-Post — September 19, 1981
Fire on Grant Street, North Camden, September 19, 1981View transcription
Camden blaze guts vacant row house. CAMDEN — A vacant row house in North Camden was gutted by fire last night. Camden Fire Chief John Giuliano said one fireman received a minor hand injury while fighting the blaze at 826 Grant St. Giuliano said the fire started at about 8 p.m. and was brought under control one hour later. There were no other injuries.
CAMDEN — A vacant row house in North Camden was gutted by fire last night.
Camden Fire Chief John Giuliano said one fireman received a minor hand injury while fighting the blaze at 826 Grant Street.
Giuliano said the fire started at about 8 p.m. and was brought under control one hour later. There were no other injuries.
Eavenson & Levering Warehouse Fire
Camden Courier-Post — August 16, 1982
A firefighter hoses down the smoldering ruins of the Eavenson & Levering warehouse, Camden, August 1982View transcription
A firefighter hoses down the smoldering ruins of the warehouse in Camden.
The fire struck the Eavenson & Levering warehouse (Gallagher's Warehouse) on Jackson Street, Camden. Among those at the scene were Joseph Marini, John J. Giuliano and John Mogck.
Aftermath of the Eavenson & Levering warehouse fire on Jackson Street, CamdenView transcription
A firefighter hoses down the smoldering ruins of the warehouse in Camden.
The fire struck the Eavenson & Levering warehouse (Gallagher's Warehouse) on Jackson Street, Camden. Among those at the scene were Joseph Marini, John J. Giuliano and John Mogck.
A firefighter hoses down the smoldering ruins of the warehouse in Camden.
The fire struck the Eavenson & Levering warehouse (Gallagher's Warehouse) on Jackson Street, Camden. Among those at the scene were Joseph Marini, John J. Giuliano and John Mogck.
4-Alarm Fire Hits City Hall
Camden Courier-Post — February 10, 1982
Camden Courier-Post, February 10, 1982View transcription
Records safe, no injuries.
CAMDEN — An intense four-alarm fire shortly before 2 a.m. today damaged the purchasing and building maintenance department offices on the 14th floor of City Hall.
Although the fire was contained within the offices of county building superintendent James Hainsworth and purchasing agent John M. Kennedy on the northwest corner of the 14th floor, four alarms were struck.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano explained he feared he might have to evacuate the 320 prisoners being held in the Camden County Jail seven floors below. One firefighter suffered a minor leg injury, said Giuliano.
Radio station WSSJ, located on the 18th floor, was evacuated and off the air for an hour. The greatest danger, other than to personnel, was to the critical records stored in Kennedy's office, county officials said.
Firefighters were briefly delayed in reaching the heart of the fire, said Capt. John Dimaggio, because the water standpipe to which hoses were to be connected was located inside the burning office. They had to go to a standpipe on the 13th floor, carry their hoses up to the 14th, and knock a locked steel fire door off its hinges to enter the floor. The cause of the fire was unknown, said Camden County Fire Marshal David Aron.
Records safe, no injuries.
CAMDEN — An intense four-alarm fire shortly before 2 a.m. today damaged the purchasing and building maintenance department offices on the 14th floor of City Hall.
Although the fire was contained within the offices of county building superintendent James Hainsworth and purchasing agent John M. Kennedy on the northwest corner of the 14th floor, four alarms were struck.
Battalion Chief John Giuliano explained he feared he might have to evacuate the 320 prisoners being held in the Camden County Jail seven floors below. One firefighter suffered a minor leg injury, said Giuliano.
Radio station WSSJ, located on the 18th floor, was evacuated and off the air for an hour. The greatest danger, other than to personnel, was to the critical records stored in Kennedy's office, county officials said.
Firefighters were briefly delayed in reaching the heart of the fire, said Capt. John Dimaggio, because the water standpipe to which hoses were to be connected was located inside the burning office. They had to go to a standpipe on the 13th floor, carry their hoses up to the 14th, and knock a locked steel fire door off its hinges to enter the floor. The cause of the fire was unknown, said Camden County Fire Marshal David Aron.
Fire Damages Row Home
Camden Courier-Post — April 12, 1982
Fire damages a row home on Royden Street, South Camden, April 12, 1982View transcription
CAMDEN — A woman and her five children were roused out of their South Camden row house after a fire broke out early Saturday evening. Police believe the fire may have been caused by children playing with matches. No injuries were reported.
The fire broke out shortly before 6 p.m. in an upstairs bedroom of a house in the 300 block of Royden Street, city Fire Chief John Giuliano said. It took firefighters from four companies about 20 minutes to extinguish the blaze.
The mother, 38-year-old Elizabeth Velequez, and her children are being housed by the Red Cross due to extensive damage on the second floor of the three-story home.
CAMDEN — A woman and her five children were roused out of their South Camden row house after a fire broke out early Saturday evening. Police believe the fire may have been caused by children playing with matches. No injuries were reported.
The fire broke out shortly before 6 p.m. in an upstairs bedroom of a house in the 300 block of Royden Street, city Fire Chief John Giuliano said. It took firefighters from four companies about 20 minutes to extinguish the blaze.
The mother, 38-year-old Elizabeth Velequez, and her children are being housed by the Red Cross due to extensive damage on the second floor of the three-story home.
Camden Man Critical After Row House Fire
Camden Courier-Post — February 5, 1985
Camden man critical after a row house fire on Harrison Street, February 5, 1985View transcription
CAMDEN — A 45-year-old city man was critically burned this morning despite being pulled by a fireman from the second floor of a burning Harrison Street row home.
Battalion Two Chief John Giuliano said that firefighter Donald Jankiewicz found Preston Polk lying on the floor of the middle bedroom near an open window and pulled him from the burning building at 2824 Harrison Street.
Officials at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center said Polk was transferred to the burn unit at St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia after his condition was stabilized. He was treated for second-degree burns over six percent of his body and inhalation burns; his condition was considered guarded.
Giuliano said the blaze was reported at about 1:15 a.m. and was fought by about 18 firefighters for about 30 minutes before being declared under control. He said the blaze apparently began in a second-story rear bedroom and that the house had no electrical service but did have natural gas service.
CAMDEN — A 45-year-old city man was critically burned this morning despite being pulled by a fireman from the second floor of a burning Harrison Street row home.
Battalion Two Chief John Giuliano said that firefighter Donald Jankiewicz found Preston Polk lying on the floor of the middle bedroom near an open window and pulled him from the burning building at 2824 Harrison Street.
Officials at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center said Polk was transferred to the burn unit at St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia after his condition was stabilized. He was treated for second-degree burns over six percent of his body and inhalation burns; his condition was considered guarded.
Giuliano said the blaze was reported at about 1:15 a.m. and was fought by about 18 firefighters for about 30 minutes before being declared under control. He said the blaze apparently began in a second-story rear bedroom and that the house had no electrical service but did have natural gas service.
Camden House Fire
Camden Courier-Post — June 26, 1986
Camden firefighter David Yates at a Park Boulevard house fire, June 26, 1986View transcription
Camden firefighter David Yates hoses down a mattress pulled from a fire that damaged a house on Park Boulevard this morning. A 49-year-old man was pulled from the blaze, believed to have started in an upstairs bedroom. The man's 53-year-old brother escaped the fire.
Among the officers at the scene were William Miller, John Giuliano, Herbert Leary, Maurice Wilson and Charles Miller. Photo by Frank Saia.
Park Boulevard house fire, Camden, June 26, 1986View transcription
Camden firefighter David Yates hoses down a mattress pulled from a fire that damaged a house on Park Boulevard this morning. A 49-year-old man was pulled from the blaze, believed to have started in an upstairs bedroom. The man's 53-year-old brother escaped the fire.
Among the officers at the scene were William Miller, John Giuliano, Herbert Leary, Maurice Wilson and Charles Miller. Photo by Frank Saia.
Camden firefighter David Yates hoses down a mattress pulled from a fire that damaged a house on Park Boulevard this morning. A 49-year-old man was pulled from the blaze, believed to have started in an upstairs bedroom. The man's 53-year-old brother escaped the fire.
Among the officers at the scene were William Miller, John Giuliano, Herbert Leary, Maurice Wilson and Charles Miller. Photo by Frank Saia.
Man Injured, Home Destroyed in City Fire
Camden Courier-Post — December 17, 1989
Man injured, home destroyed in a city fire at 1143 Sheridan Street, Camden, December 17, 1989View transcription
CAMDEN — One man was critically injured last night in a two-alarm fire that destroyed a row house at 1143 Sheridan Street and caused extensive damage to a vacant house next door.
The man, a boarder in the house, apparently jumped from a second-floor window to escape. He suffered burns and smoke inhalation in addition to any injuries from the jump. He was evaluated at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center before being transferred to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa.
The 6:59 p.m. fire burned out of control for an hour and 15 minutes. Battalion Chief John Giuliano said the entire building was “almost totally consumed” and the adjoining vacant house was heavily damaged.
Sheila Carney, who lived at 1143 Sheridan Street, said she had just taken her 16-month-old baby to visit a neighbor when someone told her a house was on fire and it looked like hers. “Everything I own is gone,” she said.
The fire was one of several that week: a two-alarm arson fire spread to the Bible Tabernacle Church at 823–825 Elm Street; a seven-alarm fire ravaged four businesses on Westfield Avenue in East Camden; and a three-alarm fire destroyed St. Rosa's Primitive Baptist Church at 576 Walnut Street.
Firefighters in front of the row house destroyed at 1143 Sheridan Street, Camden, December 1989View transcription
CAMDEN — One man was critically injured last night in a two-alarm fire that destroyed a row house at 1143 Sheridan Street and caused extensive damage to a vacant house next door.
The man, a boarder in the house, apparently jumped from a second-floor window to escape. He suffered burns and smoke inhalation in addition to any injuries from the jump. He was evaluated at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center before being transferred to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa.
The 6:59 p.m. fire burned out of control for an hour and 15 minutes. Battalion Chief John Giuliano said the entire building was “almost totally consumed” and the adjoining vacant house was heavily damaged.
Sheila Carney, who lived at 1143 Sheridan Street, said she had just taken her 16-month-old baby to visit a neighbor when someone told her a house was on fire and it looked like hers. “Everything I own is gone,” she said.
The fire was one of several that week: a two-alarm arson fire spread to the Bible Tabernacle Church at 823–825 Elm Street; a seven-alarm fire ravaged four businesses on Westfield Avenue in East Camden; and a three-alarm fire destroyed St. Rosa's Primitive Baptist Church at 576 Walnut Street.
CAMDEN — One man was critically injured last night in a two-alarm fire that destroyed a row house at 1143 Sheridan Street and caused extensive damage to a vacant house next door.
The man, a boarder in the house, apparently jumped from a second-floor window to escape. He suffered burns and smoke inhalation in addition to any injuries from the jump. He was evaluated at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center before being transferred to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa.
The 6:59 p.m. fire burned out of control for an hour and 15 minutes. Battalion Chief John Giuliano said the entire building was “almost totally consumed” and the adjoining vacant house was heavily damaged.
Sheila Carney, who lived at 1143 Sheridan Street, said she had just taken her 16-month-old baby to visit a neighbor when someone told her a house was on fire and it looked like hers. “Everything I own is gone,” she said.
The fire was one of several that week: a two-alarm arson fire spread to the Bible Tabernacle Church at 823–825 Elm Street; a seven-alarm fire ravaged four businesses on Westfield Avenue in East Camden; and a three-alarm fire destroyed St. Rosa's Primitive Baptist Church at 576 Walnut Street.
Two Workers Killed in Industrial Accident
Camden Courier-Post — October 18, 1990
Two workers killed in an industrial accident at the South Jersey Port Corporation, Camden, October 18, 1990View transcription
CAMDEN — Two men died early today in an industrial accident at a company inside the South Jersey Port Corporation.
Firefighters, hazardous materials workers and police officers responded to the facility off Broadway near Morgan Boulevard along the Delaware River at 12:18 a.m. after a report of a gas leak.
The two men, both of whom lived in Pennsylvania, were welding two tanks together when the accident occurred. They apparently were overcome by argon gas residue inside the tanks, said Battalion Three Chief John Giuliano.
The men were pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was under investigation by the city fire marshal's office and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.
CAMDEN — Two men died early today in an industrial accident at a company inside the South Jersey Port Corporation.
Firefighters, hazardous materials workers and police officers responded to the facility off Broadway near Morgan Boulevard along the Delaware River at 12:18 a.m. after a report of a gas leak.
The two men, both of whom lived in Pennsylvania, were welding two tanks together when the accident occurred. They apparently were overcome by argon gas residue inside the tanks, said Battalion Three Chief John Giuliano.
The men were pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was under investigation by the city fire marshal's office and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.
New Fire Chief Saves Man From Burning Trailer
Camden Courier-Post — January 15, 1991
Firefighters at a trailer fire on Mount Ephraim Avenue, Camden — Woodlynne Fire Chief Ken Steward rescues Joseph Martin, January 15, 1991View transcription
CAMDEN — Woodlynne Fire Chief Ken Steward's quick action saved a man from a burning trailer home here yesterday, fire officials said.
Fire Chief John Giuliano of Camden's Third Battalion said Steward rescued Joseph Martin, 49, from D-5 JSL Trailer Park, 2355 Mount Ephraim Avenue. Steward and his wife, Joan, were driving home from Audubon when he spotted the fire and stopped to help.
“The guy would have died,” Giuliano said. “This guy (Steward) made a good rescue.” Martin was treated for smoke inhalation at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center and released.
Giuliano said the one-alarm fire started at 12:40 p.m. underneath the trailer, in the space between the bottom of the trailer and the ground. The fire, fought by 15 firefighters, was brought under control at 1:20 p.m. Steward had been named chief of Woodlynne's volunteer fire company on January 1.
CAMDEN — Woodlynne Fire Chief Ken Steward's quick action saved a man from a burning trailer home here yesterday, fire officials said.
Fire Chief John Giuliano of Camden's Third Battalion said Steward rescued Joseph Martin, 49, from D-5 JSL Trailer Park, 2355 Mount Ephraim Avenue. Steward and his wife, Joan, were driving home from Audubon when he spotted the fire and stopped to help.
“The guy would have died,” Giuliano said. “This guy (Steward) made a good rescue.” Martin was treated for smoke inhalation at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center and released.
Giuliano said the one-alarm fire started at 12:40 p.m. underneath the trailer, in the space between the bottom of the trailer and the ground. The fire, fought by 15 firefighters, was brought under control at 1:20 p.m. Steward had been named chief of Woodlynne's volunteer fire company on January 1.
Housing Project Dealt Setback
Camden Courier-Post — December 28, 1991
Two-alarm fire damages a vacant building at 738 Washington Street, Camden, December 1991View transcription
CAMDEN — A two-alarm fire on Friday damaged a vacant building at 738 Washington Street, a three-story structure between Haddon and Trenton avenues, said Peter J. O'Connor, head of Fair Share Housing Development Inc.
“The damage (to the building) is not that significant, from what we can see,” said O'Connor. The dilapidated structure — actually three buildings with a shared stone facade — was to be converted into six low-cost apartments.
Fair Share's project, Cooper Plaza Historic Homes, is expected to create 64 low-cost apartments in Camden. Under current plans, 25 existing houses will be renovated, while nine new houses will be built. The $10 million project is being funded by a variety of government and private sources.
CAMDEN — A two-alarm fire on Friday damaged a vacant building at 738 Washington Street, a three-story structure between Haddon and Trenton avenues, said Peter J. O'Connor, head of Fair Share Housing Development Inc.
“The damage (to the building) is not that significant, from what we can see,” said O'Connor. The dilapidated structure — actually three buildings with a shared stone facade — was to be converted into six low-cost apartments.
Fair Share's project, Cooper Plaza Historic Homes, is expected to create 64 low-cost apartments in Camden. Under current plans, 25 existing houses will be renovated, while nine new houses will be built. The $10 million project is being funded by a variety of government and private sources.
Fire Watch Magazine — In Recognition of Service
Camden Fire Department — Fire Watch Magazine, Spring 1977
Members as listed below have anniversary dates which fall during the first quarter. Battalion Chief John J. Giuliano is recognized for 21 years of service:
Fr. Howard G. Brickner #5 — 26 Years
Fr. Harvey J. Fisher #186 — 26 Years
Capt. James W. Smith — 26 Years
Dep. Chf. Anthony C. Saponare — 35 Years
Fr. Andrew H. Foreman #183 — 26 Years
Fr. William J. Stibi #120 — 26 Years
Batt. Chf. Robert E. Dukes — 30 Years
Fr. Henry S. Keubler #34 — 26 Years
Fr. William M. Stone #29 — 26 Years
Insp. Fr. George C. Hennessy #21 — 30 Years
Fr. Joseph J. Lesniewski #50 — 26 Years
Capt. William G. Winstanley — 26 Years
Dep. Chf. Daniel F. Jiannetto — 30 Years
Fr. Phillip MacDonald #71 — 26 Years
Fr. Adolph S. Zubrzycki #62 — 26 Years
Dep. Chf. Theodore L. Primas — 30 Years
Fr. Joseph J. McTaggart #26 — 26 Years
Batt. Chf. John J. Giuliano — 21 Years
Fr. Eugene F. Alston #7 — 29 Years
Batt. Chf. John J. Mogck — 26 Years
Insp. Fr. Alfred D. Nigro #76 — 21 Years
Batt. Chf. Biaggio P. Ardire — 29 Years
Capt. John E. Moore — 26 Years
Fr. Leon Puszczykowski #100 — 21 Years
Fr. William R. Harring #69 — 29 Years
Capt. Robert P. Olesiewicz — 26 Years
Fr. John L. Sterner #73 — 21 Years
Fr. William E. Hinch #151 — 29 Years
Capt. Anthony T. Orme — 26 Years
Fr. Francis P. Stibi #143 — 21 Years
Capt. Herbert J. Schott — 28 Years
Fr. Ralph H. Palmer #46 — 26 Years
Fr. Carl R. Szalkowski #95 — 21 Years
Batt. Chf. Charles A. Bates — 26 Years
Service Record
Camden Division of Fire personnel record — John Joseph Giuliano
Camden Division of Fire Personnel Record.
Name: John Joseph Giuliano. Address: 419 No. 38th Street. Date of birth: October 11, 1927. Born in the City of Camden, N.J. Date of appointment: January 13, 1956. Reported for duty: January 16, 1956.
Title of position: Fireman → Captain (July 1, 1960) → Battalion Chief (June 11, 1966). Pension: November 1, 1992. Deceased: May 15, 1996.
John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel
Camden Courier-Post — May 17, 1996
John J. Giuliano, Camden Fire Department — portraitView transcription
John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden.
Formerly of Camden, Mr. Giuliano served in Camden's Fire Department for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was appointed a Battalion Fire Chief in 1966, becoming the youngest person to hold that post until that time. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Teresa A. (nee Piotti); two daughters, Jeanne Dinella of Cherry Hill and Maria Leone of Evesham; a son, John of Evesham; four grandchildren; a sister, Eva Giuliano of Camden; and two brothers, Pete and Alfred, both of Pine Hill.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Cherry Hill. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
Obituary: John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel — Camden Courier-Post, May 17, 1996View transcription
John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden.
Formerly of Camden, Mr. Giuliano served in Camden's Fire Department for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was appointed a Battalion Fire Chief in 1966, becoming the youngest person to hold that post until that time. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Teresa A. (nee Piotti); two daughters, Jeanne Dinella of Cherry Hill and Maria Leone of Evesham; a son, John of Evesham; four grandchildren; a sister, Eva Giuliano of Camden; and two brothers, Pete and Alfred, both of Pine Hill.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Cherry Hill. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
Death notice: Giuliano — John J., May 15, 1996View transcription
John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden.
Formerly of Camden, Mr. Giuliano served in Camden's Fire Department for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was appointed a Battalion Fire Chief in 1966, becoming the youngest person to hold that post until that time. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Teresa A. (nee Piotti); two daughters, Jeanne Dinella of Cherry Hill and Maria Leone of Evesham; a son, John of Evesham; four grandchildren; a sister, Eva Giuliano of Camden; and two brothers, Pete and Alfred, both of Pine Hill.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Cherry Hill. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
John J. Giuliano, 68, of Mount Laurel, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden.
Formerly of Camden, Mr. Giuliano served in Camden's Fire Department for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was appointed a Battalion Fire Chief in 1966, becoming the youngest person to hold that post until that time. He was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Teresa A. (nee Piotti); two daughters, Jeanne Dinella of Cherry Hill and Maria Leone of Evesham; a son, John of Evesham; four grandchildren; a sister, Eva Giuliano of Camden; and two brothers, Pete and Alfred, both of Pine Hill.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Cherry Hill. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.
Being Together at the End
Camden Courier-Post — May 24, 2000
Camden Courier-Post, May 24, 2000View transcription
Teresa Giuliano holds a photo of her husband, John. She was with her husband in the emergency room of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center when he died four years earlier.
The article, by Courier-Post staff writer Angela Rucker, reports that Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden allows family members to be present during resuscitation attempts on an informal basis. The practice, becoming more accepted nationally, is expected to grow as more emergency departments encourage families to be with their relative during resuscitation.
Teresa Giuliano holds a photo of her husband, John. She was with her husband in the emergency room of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center when he died four years earlier.
The article, by Courier-Post staff writer Angela Rucker, reports that Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden allows family members to be present during resuscitation attempts on an informal basis. The practice, becoming more accepted nationally, is expected to grow as more emergency departments encourage families to be with their relative during resuscitation.
