ANDREW MOSER

Andrew Moser: This gallant old fireman and ex-Chief and veteran of the Exempt Association, was the oldest member of the volunteer department when it disbanded. He had a record that he can feel justly proud of. He joined Passaic Engine Company in October, 1847, and served continuously in that company for forty-seven years. During all that time he failed to respond to roll-call after a fire only six times. Mr. Moser was never sick a day in his life, and he was far more active, even at the end, than many a man of half his age.

Chief Andrew Moser Dayspring Collection

Chief Andrew Moser

Andrew Moser in center of photo with the first Steamer used by Passaic Co 1

During his service in No. 1 he held all the different offices in the gift of the company and was the president of the stock company from the time of its incorporation until it was mustered out. Mr. Moser was born in Alsace, France, and came to this country in the spring of 1832, and accepted a position in Holtzman's old cotton mill.

Dayspring Collection

May 21, 1866: Parade in honor of Passaic Engine Company 1's new steamer led by the Volunteers - seen here at West Street where it joins Main Street and Broadway. In the front row, following the band, carrying their magnificent silver trumpets are Chief Dan McClory and Assistant Chiefs (Charles Reed at left and Andrew Moser at right). They are followed by the Mayor and Foreman and Assistant Foreman of Passaic 1. Sixty men are pulling the ropes attached to Steamer of Engine 1 (steamer boiler smokestack barely visible way down the street)

Andrew Most is the Chief in front row at right holding trumpet

August 18, 1867: Firemen's Election - Andrew Moser elected Chief Engineer

Guardian

Moser started in the confectionery business on his own account in 1842, and has been engaged in it until this spring when he retired. Mr. Moser was very popular among the younger members of the association, and his large experience made him a widely sought authority on all matters of interest to firemen.