PATERSON FIRE HISTORY
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    • FIRST CENTURY
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    • EVENTS 1980-1999
    • EVENTS 2000-2019
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  • FIREFIGHTERS
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • OBITUARIES / DEATHS
    • 1889-1919 DEATHS
    • 1920-1939 DEATHS
    • 1940-1959 DEATHS
    • 1960-1969 DEATHS
    • 1970-1979 DEATHS
    • 1980-1999 DEATHS
    • 2000-2009 DEATHS
    • 2010 AND LATER
  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
    • THE SIMONTONS
    • THE SWEENEYS
    • TICE FAMILY
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • SPECIAL OP EVENTS
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
  • 1907 GUARDIAN
  • 1936 HEARD & SEEN COLUMN
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
    • FIRE BOXES & STANCHIONS
    • EVRS STATION LIST
  • FIRE VIDEOS 1991-2011
  • FIRE VIDEOS 2014-2022
  • DOCUDRAMAS
  • APPARATUS
  • APPARATUS VIDEOS
  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • PFD STORIES
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
    • MILITARY
    • PARADES PAID DEPT
    • RED MASS
    • RESCUES
    • RETIREMENTS
    • SISTER LORETTA
    • SPORTS
    • THEATRE DETAIL
  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT PETS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • 1815-1890 VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • 1888 HISTORICAL SUMMARY
    • LOOKING BACKWARDS
    • VOLUNTEER PARADES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS >
      • CHIEF ELECTIONS
      • CHIEF BIOS
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • ENGINE CO APPARATUS LIST
    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
    • FMBA VIDEOS
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1941 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1942 ANNUAL BALL
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    • 2014 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2016 ANNUAL BALL
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • PFH CONTRIBUTORS
  • ORAL HISTORY
  • STATISTICS
  • CONTACT
  • CITY OF PATERSON

EPHEMERA

EPHEMERA: items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity
By-Laws
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304 Market Street
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Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
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Neptune 2 -- Dayspring Collection
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Neptune 2 inside cover
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Jackson 4 -- Dayspring Collection
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71 Wayne Avenue
Ball Card
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Ball Invitation 1893    Exempt Firemen Reception
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1894 Committee Invitation
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1894 Committee Invitation
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Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
1863 Broadside: Posterfrom the company foreman  announcing the death of fireman Theordore Bush of Protection Engine Company 5:
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A 'baseball' type card full set was put out by BUCHNER GOLD COIN TOBACCO in 1887 featuring prominent Police and Fire department figures in the U.S. at the time. The card below features Chief Engineer John Stagg. 
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Chief Stagg's personal copy of The illustrated "Records of the Paterson Fire Association" 1821 -1854 published by William Nelson in 1894. Only 100 copies printed.
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1896 Annual Report -- Dayspring Collection
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December 15, 1894 and January 2, 1895: Chief Stagg signed letter acknowledging receipt of axes and hammers from Hall MFG Co. in Rockland Maine.
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1901: Chief Engineer Stagg's Stationary: On left transferring men and on right box assignments for Engine Company 9. Note that the chief's office was then in the City Hall on Market Street 
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Ticket to 1908 Parade
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1909 Parade Invitation
1905 Constitution and By-Laws of the Fire department Pension Fund of the C ity of Paterson, NJ. This book belonged to John Heinzelmann (appointed in 1908) whose signature is below
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1915 Vote for Two Platoon System on November 2 1915. A small folding pamphlet listing Paterson Fire Alarm Boxes - (2.5 by 5.5 inches)
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Dayspring Collection
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1918 Pension Fund dinner program
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Dayspring Collection
​1925:  Membership Card of John Heffran for NJ State FMBA (Branch 2)
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1928 FMBA Ball Invitation
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Natoli Collection
Operating a movie projector in Paterson required operators to obtain a license from the board of Police and Fire Commissioners. Here is a 1932 card
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Dayspring Collection
December 4, 1936: FMBA 12th Annual ball Ticket
To see Ball Book CLICK HERE
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Courtesy Vince Zito
April 21, 1938:  Award ceremony attended by Governor of New Jersey. Less than a  month after 5 FF were killed at Quackenbush warehouse fire
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Dayspring Collecgtion
​December 31, 1942: Certificate of War Necessity, by US Office of Defense Transportation for Engine Company 7 1930 Ahrens Fox #3389 
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Dayspring Collection
1952 Birthday Dinner Program as the Police and Fire Departments celebrate the birthday of Mayor F Lester Titus
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Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
Dinner Placard 1953
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Dayspring Collection
Inspection Invitation from Board of Police and Fire Commishiners
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Natoli Collection
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R Salmanowitz / A Natoli Collection
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Courtesy of Parkin Family
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Hancock Collection
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Hancock Collection
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Unknown Date -- Dayspring Collection
PRESENTATION SHEETS
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May 17, 1878: Presentation Certificate from Brewster Hook and Ladder 1 of Newburgh, New York to all companies (each Paterson company is listed) and Chief and Assistant Engineers of the Paterson NJ Fire Department in appreciation for the hospitality shown by PFD to the Newburgh Companies on their 1877 excursion to Paterson. Special thanks offered to Foreman Dennis Murphy, Assitant Foreman James Kearney, Sceretary William Boyle and Treasurer William Martin of Paterson's Eagle Hook and Ladder 1.
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Passaic County Historical Association
Retirement Announcement re Deputy Chief Patrick Sweeney
​July 1, 1912
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The Officers and Members and extra Men of the Paterson Fire Department beg to extend to their retiring Deputy Chief Patrick Sweeney GREETING -  Regretting that he is about to leave us, we beg to extend to him our appreciation of his courtesy and kindness and just treatment of the men of the department. He joined the volunteer department October 15, 1860. He was made chief of the volunteers May 10, 1869. When the paid department was organized he was appointed driver on August 5, 1885, was made Captain March 20, 1890 and Deputy Chief on April 4, 1908. His associations with us will always be pleasant memory and we wish him song, life and happiness --- Signed by 6 members of the committee.
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Battallion Chief Charles Nolan retirement dinner

The rank of Battalion Chief was established in 1912 and Charles Nolan became the first in PFD history. He never made it to the rank of Deputy Chief. In the photo below he is wearing a Battalion Chief cap (2 crossed trumpets). The deputy chiefs during those years were Michael Comer and James Sweeney. The latter died at the 1938 Quackenbush fire which is when Nolan became an acting deputy chief. ​
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FMBA Fire Alarm Box Assignment Pamphlet

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PFD Rules and Regulations Manual

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Captain John Weber Truck 2
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Michael Comer who became Deputy Chief
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Belonged to Charles S Walker (ultimately an Assistant Chief)
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City of Paterson Fire Prevention Code  1959

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1941: One of Chief Strathearn's Training book
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Hancock Collection

Company Journals

Below is a March 20, 1890 Journal and page from Engine Company 8 on Wayne Avenue  - the first day of the new partially paid department. 
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Apparatus Proposals and Pamphlets

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Paterson bought several Battery Powered apparatus from CT in 1920s
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1928 order specs for Engine Company 13
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Children's Book  1936

Written a bout the Paterson Fire Department - profusely illustrated with apparatus and firehouse graphics.  Story of a young boy, Captain Peters and Fireman Joe. Gus Peters was a Paterson Fireman at the time.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW BOOK GRAPHICS
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Fire Magazines

FORE MORE COVERS CLICK HERE
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Engine 5 (1957 FWD pumper) at Franklin Street General Alarm 1963. Firefighter Henry Harris at right and Captain Charles S Walker in center. Firefighter Tommy Alala on left
Gamewell Advertisement circa 1948 - showing boxes used in Paterson at that time
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Advertising Trade Cards

From Paterson Businesses
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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  • HOME
  • OVERVIEW
    • FIRST CENTURY
    • EVENTS 1890-1894
    • EVENTS 1895-1899
    • EVENTS 1900-1910
    • EVENTS 1911-1919
    • EVENTS 1920-1939
    • EVENTS 1940-1959
    • EVENTS 1960-1979
    • EVENTS 1980-1999
    • EVENTS 2000-2019
    • EVENTS 2020-2023
  • FIREFIGHTERS
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • OBITUARIES / DEATHS
    • 1889-1919 DEATHS
    • 1920-1939 DEATHS
    • 1940-1959 DEATHS
    • 1960-1969 DEATHS
    • 1970-1979 DEATHS
    • 1980-1999 DEATHS
    • 2000-2009 DEATHS
    • 2010 AND LATER
  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
    • THE SIMONTONS
    • THE SWEENEYS
    • TICE FAMILY
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • SPECIAL OP EVENTS
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
  • 1907 GUARDIAN
  • 1936 HEARD & SEEN COLUMN
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
    • FIRE BOXES & STANCHIONS
    • EVRS STATION LIST
  • FIRE VIDEOS 1991-2011
  • FIRE VIDEOS 2014-2022
  • DOCUDRAMAS
  • APPARATUS
  • APPARATUS VIDEOS
  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • PFD STORIES
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
    • MILITARY
    • PARADES PAID DEPT
    • RED MASS
    • RESCUES
    • RETIREMENTS
    • SISTER LORETTA
    • SPORTS
    • THEATRE DETAIL
  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT PETS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • 1815-1890 VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • 1888 HISTORICAL SUMMARY
    • LOOKING BACKWARDS
    • VOLUNTEER PARADES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS >
      • CHIEF ELECTIONS
      • CHIEF BIOS
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • ENGINE CO APPARATUS LIST
    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
    • FMBA VIDEOS
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1941 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1942 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1943 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1944 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1945 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1946 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1947 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1948 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1949 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1950 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1951 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1952 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1953 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1954 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1955 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1956 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1957 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1958 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1959 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1960 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1961 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1962 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1963 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1964 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1965 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1966 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1967 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1968 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1969 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1970 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1971 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1972 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1973 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1975 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1976 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1977 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1979 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1980 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1981 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1982 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1983 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1984 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1985 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1986 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1987 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1988 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1989 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1990 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1991 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1992 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1993 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1994 ANNUAL BALL
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    • 1996 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1997 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1998 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1999 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2000 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2001 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2002 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2003 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2004 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2005 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2010 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2011 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2014 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2016 ANNUAL BALL
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • PFH CONTRIBUTORS
  • ORAL HISTORY
  • STATISTICS
  • CONTACT
  • CITY OF PATERSON