PATERSON FIRE HISTORY
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  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
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    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
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  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
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  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
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  • CITY OF PATERSON

Chronologial List of Important Events

​Evolution of the Paid Department

1980 - 1999
January 5, 1980: D/C and one time Acting Chief James Kennedy dies. Erroneously identified as a captain in news clip
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January 7 News courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 19, 1980:  Record setting # fires for month of February
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​September 11, 1980:
  Deputy Chief Solomon Reines, long time director of the Combustibles,  retires after 38 years of service. 
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 11, 1981: Aide for Chief Engineer (Car 70)  is discontinued
June 26, 1981: Engine Company 1 and 7 closed for fiscal reasons: Below is order from Chief Kane as well as FMBA response.
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Paterson News
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Bumper Sticker -- Dayspring Collection
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Photo of Engine 1. L-R: Eddie Conklin, Captain Ralph Van Dyk, Stuart McKay & Thomas Kirwin. Tour 2, E-1 Courtesy Richard Davenport
October 1981  Manpower issues
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Courtesy Sharon Woodruff
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October 17 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 13, 1981: A new 100' American LaFrance Aerochief  rearmount Aerial is assigned to Truck Company 2 (painted yellow)
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January 25, 1982: Deputy Chief Comer testimony re October 15, 1981 lethal fire
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 4, 1982:  City to lay off firefighters and demote Captains
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 5, 1982:  Judge temporarily halts layoffs
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 20, 1982: Engine Company 2 and Squad 1 are closed for fiscal reasons.
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Haycock Collection
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February 20, 1982 through May 26, 1982:  A quickly rescinded order -Reserve Company
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June 1982: Opening of new public safety complex at 111 Broadway
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At left are a group of firemen with Joe Forbes in white shirt and black tie
June 28, 1982: Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street closes. Truck 2 relocates at 850 Madison Avenue Firehouse and Engine Company 5 and Rescue Truck to Southside Firehouse. Truck 1 (pictured below with Ambulance #95) moves to Hillcrest Firehouse and Battalion Headquarters are located at Southside and Riverside Firehouses.The Fire Department offices move to the Public Safety Complex on Bridge Street.
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Hillcrest FH with Ambulance 95, Truck 2 and George Asea 1982
July 7, 1982: Madison Avenue is officially designated as Fire Headquarters
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September 3, 1982: Engine Company numbers 11, 12, and 13 are eliminated. Companies are renumbered. ​ Order signed by Acting Chief Alfred Micozzi is below. Engine Company 6 assumes operation of the Rescue Truck.
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October 18, 1982: 3rd Battalion reopened at Hillcrest Firehouse. The First Battalion moves from Southside to Lakeview Firehouse
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December 1982: Supreme Court does not rule in favor of Paterson Firemen legal action
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June 20, 1983: Aaron and Rachel Meyer Memorial Fund pledges money towards PFD purchasing a new Rescue truck.
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 4, 1983: 
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Ventimiglia Collection
November 30, 1983: Chief Kane announces a new company assignment for Battalions due to relocation of companies (described as temporary)
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December 2, 1983: Negotiations between with FF and Paterson
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 7, 1983: Councilman Rooney regarding PFD salary adjustment
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Courtesy Captain Michael Ventimiglia
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Budget Issues
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Ventimiglia Collection
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January 1984: Engine 5, then at Lakeview Firehouse is closed. Third Battalion is closed and the First Battalion is relocated.
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October 1984: McDonalds pledges funds for Sott Packs
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At this time William Comer was a Deputy Chief (note 3 stripes on sleeve).
October 18, 1984: The Alexander Hotel fire taxes the fire department and several heroic rescues are made. 
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Truck 3 and EMS personel
Truck 2 rescue
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On February 27, 1985 fireman Vincent Zito received the Firehouse Magazine Heroism and Community Service Awards of $3,000 which was the top monetary award in the seventh annual program, the largest of its kind in the country. Zito was cited for his bravery in the Oct. 18, 1984, fire at the Alexander Hamilton Hotel, one of the worst blazes in the city's history.
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Ventimiglia Collection
December 3, 1984: The Third Battalion opens at the Hillcrest Firehouse
December 3, 1984: Engine Company 9 is transferred from the Circle Avenue Firehouse (because of building structural weaknesses) to the 77 Highland Street Firehouse. Satellite 9 enters service at the Circle Ave quarters.
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December 5 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 28, 1984: Establishment of a "Hold" Company and "X" boxes
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January 12, 1985: NJ Fire statistics
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January 12 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 19, 1985: Engine Company 1 at Madison Avenue Firehouse receives a new Thibault 1250 GPM Telesquirt. 
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February 22, 1985: William Comer was appointed Chief Engineer after promulgation of the Civil Service test.
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Mayor Graves and Chief Comer
April, 1985 Fire House Magazine: Firefighter Vincent J Zito is named Firehouse Magazine National Heroism Award winner for the most outstanding rescue at Alexander Hamilton Hotel Fire on October 18, 1984.


​April 9, 1985: New Saulsbury Rescue truck on a Ford Chassis is put in Service at Southside Firehouse replacing the old 1954 Reo Truck.
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 29, 1985:  Story about PFD artist (cartoonist) FF (future Captain) Ed Conklin
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 31, 1985: The 90th Anniversary of the fully paid department (1895-1905) is celebrated with a large parade through the city and a Muster at Pennington Park. The book Taking the Heat is published and Official Souvenir Mugs which depict and Ahrens Fox and ALF Telesquirt pumpers. are sold.
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June 26, 1985 letter to editor Paterson News, courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Souvenir Mugs were also sold: personalized ones were pre-ordered
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Mug of Assistant Chief Joseph Dayspring
1985: New A 110' Pirsch rearmount aerial painted white purchased and put in service as Truck Company 1 at Madison Ave firehouse.
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January 1987: The Northside Firehouse opens on Temple Street. The 1969 Seagrave pumper used by Engine 9 relocated from 77 Highland Street. Truck 2 also relocates from Hillcrest FH.
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Note typo on the date in the heading. The date within the order is correct
February 10, 1987: PFD fills skating rink with water
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Paterson News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
1987 and 1989: Department receives four Emergency One, 1500 GPM Pumpers painted white. They were assigned to Engines 4 and 7, and then 6 (shown below) and 1.
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Engine 1 at Madison Avenue Firehouse
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Engine 4 at Northside Firehouse
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Engine 6
June 29, 1987: Hold company eliminated
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October 17, 1987 - Battalion revision  - Reopening of 3rd Battalion and Chief assigments
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Tour Commanders: Ed Hancock, Charles Walker, Joseph Forbes, Edward McLaughlin
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September 10, 1988:  DC Joseph Roca suspended
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison

​October 6-28, 1988:
  Charges made and defended regarding a response to a September 1 incident
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 7 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison

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October 27 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison

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October 28 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison

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November 30 Herald

​February 1, 1989
: Jose Diaz was promoted to Captain and thus became the first Latin-American officer in PFD.
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February 1, 1989:  Chief Comer fights retirement. Results of recent tests places John Mauro, Joseph Forbes and Dennis Di Guglielmo placed first thru third. 
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 26, 1989:  Chief Comer appealing his retirement
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 7, 1989:  Decision on Chief's list
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 8, 1989:   Charges from the September 1988 incident against D/C Joseph Roca dismissed
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 12, 1990:  PFD is short of needed FF
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1991 (fall):  Truck Companies renamed as Ladder Companies
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1991 (fall): Department obtains an E-One Hurricane rear mounted 100' aerial painted white and assigns it to Ladder 1. 4 door enclosed cab with heating and AC. 1969 Seagrave Aerial to be retired.
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1992: Passaic County Community College ad using newly appointed Captain Vince Zito
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McGuire Collection

​October 13, 1992:
Budget/payroll issues
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October 14 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 3, 1992: Chief John Mauro ordered that 3 of the privates assigned to Engine 6 would be assigned to Rescue 1. Rescue 1 would respond to all assignments that Engine 6 responded to, as the Captain of E6 was responsible for all of the men. Rescue 1 would also respond to structural fires with or without Engine 6. If without they would report to the incident commander who assumed responsibility for them. However the UFOA did not agree to the practice of a company without a Captain and filed a grievance. 



​December 1, 1992: The Paterson Fire Department members decided to withdraw from the state FMBA and established the Paterson Fire Association. Firefighter Glen Vetrano is the first president.
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Glen Vetrano
July 4, 1993:  Mass Casualty Unit for PFD. North Jersey Hearld and News clip
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Ventimiglia Collection
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November 13, 1993:  Layoffs postponed
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 10, 1994: Rescue 1 opened as its own company consisting of 1 captain and 3 privates on each shift. Chief Mauro's order is below.
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February 22, 1994:  Firehouse roof repairs
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 7, 1994: Larry Franklin becomes PFD's first black Captain
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Captain Larry Franklin
August 19,  1994: Rescue 1 operation as a company ceases. Returns to functioning as part of Engine Company 6
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A rare Engine 6 Shield (blue background) used when that company was operating the Rescue Truck
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Courtesy Hancock Collection
1994: Ladder 3 was the first tractor that E-One (Spartan gladiator chassis) had built and then it was mated it to a Sutphen tiller (painted white). The tiller had been built previously for another city and not used. To save time with the build it was purchased put together at E-One then shipped to Paterson
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June 1, 1994: The department went to a 24 hour on 72 hour off shift. Tour 2 was the first shift to work it.
June 8, 1994:   Paterson advertisement for firefighters
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 26, 1994:  PFD needs to recruit firefighters
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison

August 20, 1994: Rescue 1 closed as an  independent company and returned as part of Engine 6 and manned only when needed. Reasons were ? financial
October 8, 1994: Trial of an assault attempt made against DC Tasca at an East 18th Street fire in March
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 10, 1994:   Serious firefighter shortages
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 20, 1995: The paid Department celebrates its 100th Anniversary
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April 30, 1985: 
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August 31, 1995 100th Anniversary Parade
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Courtesy Sharon Woodruff
November 30, 1995:  Buyout for Chief Mauro
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 5, 1995: Firefighter's Hours discussed by town council
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 1996: City of Paterson resolution re Firefighter Edward Conklin
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October 1, 1996: "Manpower" or Squad One put back in service at Southside Firehouse.  Manpower was the extra Captain and private on duty that day. It responded whenever the Captain deemed it necessary and performed functions ordered by incident commander. The company either used a chief's gig or the Rescue Truck. Order details from Chief Pasquariello below:​
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October 9, 1996:    Fire Prevention ceremony at Madison Avenue Firehouse
1. Mike DeLuccia 2. William Filippelli 3. Tom Baldwin 4. D/C Dennis Deguglielmo 5. John Harris 6. Captain Michael Ventimiglia 7. Captain Herman Garrett 8. COD James Pasquariello 9. Bob Poloniak 9. B/C Michael Fleming 10. B/C Robert Meyers 11. Bob Effenburger 12. Joe Bradley
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 8, 1996:  Squad One order update
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July 19, 1997:   Summertime hydrant issues
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 1, 1997:  PFD goodwill with the community in action
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 12, 1997:  Settlement with Retired Chief William Comer
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December 24 Herald
1998: Department obtains 3 Emergency One RD Murray (Spartan Chassis) 1500 GPM pumpers painted white  and assigns them to Engines 1, 4 and 5.
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Madison Avenue Firehouse
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Northside Firehouse
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Riverside Firehouse
June 12, 1998:    Proposal to reduce # Battalion Chiefs and increase # captains
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrion
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August 18, 1998: New equipment for apparatus
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 10, 1998:  PFD has to rescue mannequins at Passaic Falls
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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September 7, 1999: PFD starts a four Engine and two ladder Company response to all fires
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October 25, 1999:  Chaplain Rev John Piccione
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In front of apparatus are Tour 3 F/F Timothy O’Keefe (E1), F/F Jimmy Hughes (L1), F/F Andy Selby (E1) and F/F Bob Santee (L1) - Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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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
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • SPECIAL OP EVENTS
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
  • 1907 GUARDIAN
  • 1936 HEARD & SEEN COLUMN
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • 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
  • 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
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    • 2010 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2011 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2014 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2016 ANNUAL BALL
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • PFH CONTRIBUTORS
  • ORAL HISTORY
  • STATISTICS
  • CONTACT
  • CITY OF PATERSON