Paterson FD Memorabilia in New Jersey Firemen's Home Museum
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The New Jersey Firemen's Home was established in 1898 through the generosity of the Lathrop Family and by act of the New Jersey State Legislature to care for the aged, indigent and disabled firefighters of New Jersey. It is located at 565 Lathrop Ave, Boonton Township, NJ 07005
The Firemen's Home is also home to our 8,000 sq. ft., two-story museum, which opened in May 1985. Steamers, ornate hose carts, and fire trucks are among the many items on display for all to see. The New Jersey Firemen's Home Museum is opened daily 8AM to 4PM - Admission is free! |
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The Firemen's Home is also home to our 8,000 sq. ft., two-story museum, which opened in May 1985. Steamers, ornate hose carts, and fire trucks are among the many items on display for all to see. The New Jersey Firemen's Home Museum is opened daily 8AM to 4PM - Admission is free!
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Several of items above are from PFD - Dayspring Collection
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June 23, 1900: Dedication of the Home
Courtesy Jim Eifler
1927: 50th Anniversary Program
Dayspring Colletion
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Note Chief of PFD: Bartholomew "Bartee" Riley and long time PFD Exempt President John McKiernan
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September 25, 1900: From Paterson Morning Call
June 30, 1905:
June 30 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 5, 2019: NJ Firemen's Home wins award
First Responder News January 2020
First Responder News January 2020
ALARM EQUIPMENT:
Stanchion (Gamewell) Pedestal, Gong on Top 1916 Paterson, NJ with Gamewell Fire Alarm Box (#58 which is not from Paterson),
Stanchion (Gamewell) with Street Light Pole, Gamewell firebox and globe Fire Alarm Box Paterson, NJ
Stanchion (Gamewell) Police department Stanchion with complete internal parts (telephone)
Paterson, NJ Gamewell Fire Alarm Box # 158 Paterson, NJ
Gamewell Register and Take up reel with original paper (circa 1920) Paterson, NJ
Stanchion (Gamewell) Pedestal, Gong on Top 1916 Paterson, NJ with Gamewell Fire Alarm Box (#58 which is not from Paterson),
Stanchion (Gamewell) with Street Light Pole, Gamewell firebox and globe Fire Alarm Box Paterson, NJ
Stanchion (Gamewell) Police department Stanchion with complete internal parts (telephone)
Paterson, NJ Gamewell Fire Alarm Box # 158 Paterson, NJ
Gamewell Register and Take up reel with original paper (circa 1920) Paterson, NJ
APPARATUS AND FIREHOUSE EQUIPMENT
Hand-Press Apparatus to make medallions used by Washington Steam Fire Engine Co 3 Paterson, NJ Broken Handle
Large (5’x 2.5’) marble slab (fireplace mantle) with delicately carved fireman with trumpet and VIGILANT VI which refers to Vigilant Engine Company 6, of the Paterson Volunteer Fire Department. The firehouse was located on Market Street and dates to January 1867.
Large Gamewell gong in fancy oak case that hung at Paterson NJ Fire Headquarters at 112 Van Houten Street from 1912 until the 1970s, when the telephone alarm system came into use
Beautifully & professional framed shield shaped brass nameplate from a steam fire engine: Protection Engine Company 5 of Paterson NJ which was a Silsby steam fire engine Company was on Water Street
Deluge Set (Apparatus deck Gun Nozzle) 1953 Seagrave pumper
Brass (12’) Sliding pole with wall holder brace, finial top, rubber base from Firehouse
Brass railing that is from a sliding pole entry area from Engine Co 10 which was on 17th Ave
Ahrens Fox 1931 Apparatus bell from Engine Company 1 of Paterson, NJ
Two Apparatus bells circa 1950
Paterson NJ Fire Department Headquarters: 1911 large bronze building dedication plaque from FH at 115 Van Houten Street (was hanging inside stairwell on ground floor)
Horseshoe used in the early Paterson NJ fire department
Solid Brass Eagle with spread wings flagpole finial mounted wooden base from PFD
1905 Steam Fire Engine Metal Plate affixed to steam fire engine listing names of Chief and PFD Officials
Apparatus Dedication Plaque 1923 Thomas Coyle Chief plus other Paterson Officials
1951 Apparatus dedication nameplate mounted on wooden plaque from Engine Co 12 located at 36 Circle Avenue in Paterson. Thus was from a 1951 12 cylinder FWD apparatus. Has names of Mayor and dignitaries as well as acting chief James Kennedy inscribed on it
2.5 foot section of riveted leather hose from “Old Gooseneck” pumper of Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co 1 from 1948 restoration
Rare Red emblazoned “PFD” fire blanket used in firehouse bed
Brass Tool: Hose coupler wrench Aaron Brass Mfg Co Ohio Engraved H Nicholas
Firehouse “Running Board” Elaborately constructed, large 7’x 4’ wooden circa 1930’s from the firehouse of Engine Company 7 which was located at 78 Gould Avenue Paterson, NJ.
Removable slats list all of the fire alarm boxes the company responded to
Brass knob that was attached to a rope that opened sliding pole ceiling door in Fire Headquarters at 112 Van Houten St Paterson, NJ
Two wooden (Oak) fireman chairs from Paterson New Jersey Firehouses circa 1930s
Wooden Scaling Ladder Circa 1920 Paterson, NJ FD
Pitchfork truck 2 (circa 1920)
Pike Pole
Apparatus Ax
Halligan Bar
Roof Opener
Crowbar – hook tool
Truck Company Battering Ram (metal)
“Deadman” wooden Hose Holder with leather strap Truck 1
Detroit Door Opener
Hose tower clamps (to hold hoses in drying tower)
Apparatus Spare Gas (fuel) Can Paterson, NJ circa 1950
Hathaway Hose Washer 1896
Hose sling
Brass Cellar nozzle from PFD
Rockford Waterfog Nozzle Engine Co 1 Paterson NJ FD on wood display base
Paterson NJ Hydrant 1911
Iowa Hydrant #28 used in Paterson NJ
Chrome automobile emblem with brass Seal of NJ and Brass FD attached
Apparatus Red Engine Lamp mounted on display board $15
Hand-Press Apparatus to make medallions used by Washington Steam Fire Engine Co 3 Paterson, NJ Broken Handle
Large (5’x 2.5’) marble slab (fireplace mantle) with delicately carved fireman with trumpet and VIGILANT VI which refers to Vigilant Engine Company 6, of the Paterson Volunteer Fire Department. The firehouse was located on Market Street and dates to January 1867.
Large Gamewell gong in fancy oak case that hung at Paterson NJ Fire Headquarters at 112 Van Houten Street from 1912 until the 1970s, when the telephone alarm system came into use
Beautifully & professional framed shield shaped brass nameplate from a steam fire engine: Protection Engine Company 5 of Paterson NJ which was a Silsby steam fire engine Company was on Water Street
Deluge Set (Apparatus deck Gun Nozzle) 1953 Seagrave pumper
Brass (12’) Sliding pole with wall holder brace, finial top, rubber base from Firehouse
Brass railing that is from a sliding pole entry area from Engine Co 10 which was on 17th Ave
Ahrens Fox 1931 Apparatus bell from Engine Company 1 of Paterson, NJ
Two Apparatus bells circa 1950
Paterson NJ Fire Department Headquarters: 1911 large bronze building dedication plaque from FH at 115 Van Houten Street (was hanging inside stairwell on ground floor)
Horseshoe used in the early Paterson NJ fire department
Solid Brass Eagle with spread wings flagpole finial mounted wooden base from PFD
1905 Steam Fire Engine Metal Plate affixed to steam fire engine listing names of Chief and PFD Officials
Apparatus Dedication Plaque 1923 Thomas Coyle Chief plus other Paterson Officials
1951 Apparatus dedication nameplate mounted on wooden plaque from Engine Co 12 located at 36 Circle Avenue in Paterson. Thus was from a 1951 12 cylinder FWD apparatus. Has names of Mayor and dignitaries as well as acting chief James Kennedy inscribed on it
2.5 foot section of riveted leather hose from “Old Gooseneck” pumper of Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co 1 from 1948 restoration
Rare Red emblazoned “PFD” fire blanket used in firehouse bed
Brass Tool: Hose coupler wrench Aaron Brass Mfg Co Ohio Engraved H Nicholas
Firehouse “Running Board” Elaborately constructed, large 7’x 4’ wooden circa 1930’s from the firehouse of Engine Company 7 which was located at 78 Gould Avenue Paterson, NJ.
Removable slats list all of the fire alarm boxes the company responded to
Brass knob that was attached to a rope that opened sliding pole ceiling door in Fire Headquarters at 112 Van Houten St Paterson, NJ
Two wooden (Oak) fireman chairs from Paterson New Jersey Firehouses circa 1930s
Wooden Scaling Ladder Circa 1920 Paterson, NJ FD
Pitchfork truck 2 (circa 1920)
Pike Pole
Apparatus Ax
Halligan Bar
Roof Opener
Crowbar – hook tool
Truck Company Battering Ram (metal)
“Deadman” wooden Hose Holder with leather strap Truck 1
Detroit Door Opener
Hose tower clamps (to hold hoses in drying tower)
Apparatus Spare Gas (fuel) Can Paterson, NJ circa 1950
Hathaway Hose Washer 1896
Hose sling
Brass Cellar nozzle from PFD
Rockford Waterfog Nozzle Engine Co 1 Paterson NJ FD on wood display base
Paterson NJ Hydrant 1911
Iowa Hydrant #28 used in Paterson NJ
Chrome automobile emblem with brass Seal of NJ and Brass FD attached
Apparatus Red Engine Lamp mounted on display board $15
BADGES, BUTTONS, LAPEL PINS
Volunteer Department:
Circa 1860 Badge from Volunteer Paterson NJ Fire department #154 Riveted hose as a border
Nickel Shield Shape PFD Engine Co 1 (steamer on badge) From Passaic Engine Co 1 (2)
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 2 (steamer on badge) From Neptune Engine Co 2
Brass Shield Shape Badge #12 Neptune Engine Co 2
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 3 (steamer on badge) From Washington Engine Co 3
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 3 (steamer on badge) From Washington Engine Co 3
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 4 (steamer on badge) From Jackson Engine Co 4
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 8 (steamer on badge) From Lafayette Engine Co 8
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 9 (steamer on badge) From Paterson Steam Fire Engine Co 9
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Truck Co 1 (crossed ladders on badge) From Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1
Maltese Cross shaped badge with hand pulled H&L Eagle # 1
J Kearney Jr Eagle H&L Co 1 Fancy brass/gold lapel medal with helmet and crossed ladders
Fancy three piece Gold Uniform Medal Foreman Cataract Hose Co 2 with hose cart depicted with a hose and nozzle birder and a Trumpet mid section
Presentation Badge 1884 Paterson Rapid I KFD Hose cart in center
Paid Department:
Gold Badge: Chief Paterson Fire Department 5 crossed trumpets
Presentation Gold Badge to Max L Simon Honorary Life member FMBA Paterson NJ Presented March 24 1947
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Bureau of Combustibles Badge #21
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Drill Master Badge 24
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Assistant MM (Master Mechanic)
Gold Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Chaplain White enamel cross in center
Early 20th century Fireman’s Badge large Maltese Cross #176
Modern (circa 1980) Maltese Cross Paterson FD Fireman’s badge #93
Modern (circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Engine Co 10 Single trumpet
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Truck # 3 Single Axe
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Engine Co 10 Single trumpet
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Captains badge Truck # 1 Double Axe
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Captains badge Engine Co Double Trumpet
Paterson FD Truck Co 5 Captains Badge (there never was a Truck 5) in leather case
Paterson NJ Fire Dept Lieutenant Engine Co Badge 1 trumpet in center Badge #14
Supervisor of Combustibles Paterson NJ FD Gold Badge 3 crossed trumpets
Engine Co Cap Badge 1 trumpet in center
Fireman’s Badge Paterson FD #145 Maltese Cross shape circa 1950
Fireman’s Badge Paterson FD #136 Maltese Cross shape no pin circa 1950
Auxiliary Fire Brigade circa WWII Paterson NJ Badge 83
Exempt Fireman of Paterson Brass badge with Steam Fire Engine
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #172
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #116
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #69
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #45
Fireman’s badge maltese cross $220
2 Fireman’s badge maltese cross # 179
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #185
Fireman’s badge maltese cross Theater Detail
Fireman’s badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine 1 One trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 5 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 8 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 9 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Truck Co Captain Two Ladders
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 5
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 7
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 8
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 9
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 10
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 12
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 13
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets
Truck Co Hat Badge One Axe
Lieutenant’s Hat Badge One trumpet
Lieutenant's Hat Badge Circular silver with single trumpet
Deputy Chief’s Hat Badges (2) Three crossed trumpets
Assistant Chief’s Hat Badge 4 crossed trumpets
Battalion Chief Gold Hat Badge (2 trumpets)
Fire Line Badge on shape of Gamewell Firebox #56
Fire Line Badge PFD circular # 147 (used by newspaper reporters)
Fire Line circular badge 2 PFD Early 20th century
Circular Fire Line Badge Paterson NJ #100
Theatre Detail Paterson NJ
Hat Badge rectangular silver with double trumpet
Chaplain Dress Cap Badge Gold $50
Chaplain Coat Badge Gold Paterson NJ 5 crossed trumpets White Cross in Center
Chaplain Badge White cross red inlay Gold Hat Badge 2 crossed trumpets
Uniform buttons (silver)
Three with single ax
Two with one trumpet
Two with two axes
Two with Two trumpets
Cardboard Sheet of 18 unused silver uniform PFD buttons
Bag with 49 PFD nickel and brass buttons from 1930s and after
Chief’s Uniform buttons (gold)
Two with two crossed trumpets (Battalion Chief)
Two with three crossed trumpets (Deputy Chief)
Two with four trumpets (Assistant Chief)
Two with five trumpets (Chief)
Paterson City Fire Dept uniform button
Three Silver Uniform pins Two Trumpets (Engine Co captain)
Silver Uniform pin Two axes (Truck Co captain)
Silver Uniform pin One axe (Truck Co) Lieutenant
Two tie pins silver each with Two trumpets
Small FMBA 2 lapel pin 25 years service
FMBA 2 Lapel Button
Two small Maltese cross shaped badges FMBA 2
Button (Member) Purple and white ribbons FMBA No 2 Paterson NJ 1939
Button (Maltese cross FMBA 2) Purple and white ribbons FMBA No 2 Paterson NJ 1939
Volunteer Department:
Circa 1860 Badge from Volunteer Paterson NJ Fire department #154 Riveted hose as a border
Nickel Shield Shape PFD Engine Co 1 (steamer on badge) From Passaic Engine Co 1 (2)
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 2 (steamer on badge) From Neptune Engine Co 2
Brass Shield Shape Badge #12 Neptune Engine Co 2
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 3 (steamer on badge) From Washington Engine Co 3
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 3 (steamer on badge) From Washington Engine Co 3
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 4 (steamer on badge) From Jackson Engine Co 4
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 8 (steamer on badge) From Lafayette Engine Co 8
Brass Shield Shape PFD NJ Engine Co 9 (steamer on badge) From Paterson Steam Fire Engine Co 9
Nickel Shield Shape PFD NJ Truck Co 1 (crossed ladders on badge) From Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1
Maltese Cross shaped badge with hand pulled H&L Eagle # 1
J Kearney Jr Eagle H&L Co 1 Fancy brass/gold lapel medal with helmet and crossed ladders
Fancy three piece Gold Uniform Medal Foreman Cataract Hose Co 2 with hose cart depicted with a hose and nozzle birder and a Trumpet mid section
Presentation Badge 1884 Paterson Rapid I KFD Hose cart in center
Paid Department:
Gold Badge: Chief Paterson Fire Department 5 crossed trumpets
Presentation Gold Badge to Max L Simon Honorary Life member FMBA Paterson NJ Presented March 24 1947
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Bureau of Combustibles Badge #21
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Drill Master Badge 24
Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Assistant MM (Master Mechanic)
Gold Maltese Cross shape badge with eagle finial Chaplain White enamel cross in center
Early 20th century Fireman’s Badge large Maltese Cross #176
Modern (circa 1980) Maltese Cross Paterson FD Fireman’s badge #93
Modern (circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Engine Co 10 Single trumpet
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Truck # 3 Single Axe
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Lieutenant’s badge Engine Co 10 Single trumpet
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Captains badge Truck # 1 Double Axe
Circa 1980) Maltese Cross with eagle finial Captains badge Engine Co Double Trumpet
Paterson FD Truck Co 5 Captains Badge (there never was a Truck 5) in leather case
Paterson NJ Fire Dept Lieutenant Engine Co Badge 1 trumpet in center Badge #14
Supervisor of Combustibles Paterson NJ FD Gold Badge 3 crossed trumpets
Engine Co Cap Badge 1 trumpet in center
Fireman’s Badge Paterson FD #145 Maltese Cross shape circa 1950
Fireman’s Badge Paterson FD #136 Maltese Cross shape no pin circa 1950
Auxiliary Fire Brigade circa WWII Paterson NJ Badge 83
Exempt Fireman of Paterson Brass badge with Steam Fire Engine
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #172
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #116
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #69
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #45
Fireman’s badge maltese cross $220
2 Fireman’s badge maltese cross # 179
Fireman’s badge maltese cross #185
Fireman’s badge maltese cross Theater Detail
Fireman’s badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine 1 One trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 5 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 8 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Engine Co 9 Captain Two trumpet
Badge maltese cross Eagle on top Truck Co Captain Two Ladders
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 5
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 7
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 8
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 9
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 10
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 12
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets Engine Co 13
Captain’s Hat Badge Two trumpets
Truck Co Hat Badge One Axe
Lieutenant’s Hat Badge One trumpet
Lieutenant's Hat Badge Circular silver with single trumpet
Deputy Chief’s Hat Badges (2) Three crossed trumpets
Assistant Chief’s Hat Badge 4 crossed trumpets
Battalion Chief Gold Hat Badge (2 trumpets)
Fire Line Badge on shape of Gamewell Firebox #56
Fire Line Badge PFD circular # 147 (used by newspaper reporters)
Fire Line circular badge 2 PFD Early 20th century
Circular Fire Line Badge Paterson NJ #100
Theatre Detail Paterson NJ
Hat Badge rectangular silver with double trumpet
Chaplain Dress Cap Badge Gold $50
Chaplain Coat Badge Gold Paterson NJ 5 crossed trumpets White Cross in Center
Chaplain Badge White cross red inlay Gold Hat Badge 2 crossed trumpets
Uniform buttons (silver)
Three with single ax
Two with one trumpet
Two with two axes
Two with Two trumpets
Cardboard Sheet of 18 unused silver uniform PFD buttons
Bag with 49 PFD nickel and brass buttons from 1930s and after
Chief’s Uniform buttons (gold)
Two with two crossed trumpets (Battalion Chief)
Two with three crossed trumpets (Deputy Chief)
Two with four trumpets (Assistant Chief)
Two with five trumpets (Chief)
Paterson City Fire Dept uniform button
Three Silver Uniform pins Two Trumpets (Engine Co captain)
Silver Uniform pin Two axes (Truck Co captain)
Silver Uniform pin One axe (Truck Co) Lieutenant
Two tie pins silver each with Two trumpets
Small FMBA 2 lapel pin 25 years service
FMBA 2 Lapel Button
Two small Maltese cross shaped badges FMBA 2
Button (Member) Purple and white ribbons FMBA No 2 Paterson NJ 1939
Button (Maltese cross FMBA 2) Purple and white ribbons FMBA No 2 Paterson NJ 1939
BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MAGAZINES:
Charter, Supplement and Bylaws of Passaic SFE Co No 1 of Paterson NJ 1885 4x3 hardcover
Bylaws of Vigilant Engine Co 6 from 1874 paperback 3.5x2.5”
The Silver Sphere 15th Anniversary Issue Vol V #1 Issue devoted to the “Paterson Foxes”. Thorough history of Paterson’s Ahren’s Fox apparatus by Thomas Dayspring
Fire Engineering Magazine May 1938 On page 186 is the story of five Paterson Firemen killed at Quackenbush Fire
1911 Pamphlet: Rules and regulations of the Paterson Fire Department
1926 Pamphlet: Constitution and By-Laws Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association of New Jersey Branch 2 belonging to John Heffran
1951 Booklet: Rules and Regulations Governing the Fire Department Paterson, NJ belonging to Henry Borgman
1951 Booklet: Rules and Regulations Governing the Fire Department Paterson, NJ belonging to John Heffran
1937 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
1946 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
1952 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
Charter, Supplement and Bylaws of Passaic SFE Co No 1 of Paterson NJ 1885 4x3 hardcover
Bylaws of Vigilant Engine Co 6 from 1874 paperback 3.5x2.5”
The Silver Sphere 15th Anniversary Issue Vol V #1 Issue devoted to the “Paterson Foxes”. Thorough history of Paterson’s Ahren’s Fox apparatus by Thomas Dayspring
Fire Engineering Magazine May 1938 On page 186 is the story of five Paterson Firemen killed at Quackenbush Fire
1911 Pamphlet: Rules and regulations of the Paterson Fire Department
1926 Pamphlet: Constitution and By-Laws Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association of New Jersey Branch 2 belonging to John Heffran
1951 Booklet: Rules and Regulations Governing the Fire Department Paterson, NJ belonging to Henry Borgman
1951 Booklet: Rules and Regulations Governing the Fire Department Paterson, NJ belonging to John Heffran
1937 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
1946 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
1952 Compliments of Paterson’s Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Assc Local 2 Felt covered call box pamphlet
EPHEMERA
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Greek Gods and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson Henry Van Orden January 1857
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Greek Gods and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson William Howard January 5, 1857
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Angels and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson Grimshaw Broiughton Signed by Chief Andrew Moser March 1889
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with fore motif on bottom and steamer in center: John J Dempsey Has Served as a Fireman Paterson in the State of New jersey signed by Chief MacDonald and Mayor Nathan Barnert Dated November 1884
Framed 1891 Presentation certificate from Board of Alderman of Paterson NJ to William Dulger for heroic conduct in stopping runaway Engine Co 6
Original fancy wooden framed & sealed certificate Fireman of the City of Paterson John Sullivan
25th Annual Ball Ticket Passaic Fire Engine Co 1 12/1/1858
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1 1870 16th annual ball program with tassel
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1 1870 16th annual ball program with tassel
Invitation (3x5") from Association of exempt fireman with color graphic of steam fire engine
Invitation with color lithograph of steam fire engine: Association of Exempt Foremen Clark and Smith Streets Paterson NJ Dec 1, 1894
Salem FD Grand Hop Ticket complimentary to Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 9/15/1880
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/24/1856 4th Annual Ball ticket Congress Hall
Seventh Annual Ball Ticket Neptune Engine Co 2 at Continental Hall 12/24/1860
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/14/1868 15th Annual Ball ticket
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/26/1870 17th Annual Ball ticket
Ticket: Annual Ball Washington Engine Co 3 at Congress Hall 2/22/1860 Have 2
Ticket 3rd Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 11/24/1858 Continental Hall
Ticket 8th Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 11/12/1862 Congress Hall
Two page 16th Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co No 1 Grand Opera House Thanksgiving Eve Nov 1870
7th annual Ball Ticket Jackson Fire Engine Co 4 Paterson Continental Hall 4/6/1863
2nd Annual Pic-Nic of Columbian Hose Co #1 6/12/1876 at Hait’s Grove
12th Annual Ball of Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 at Continental Hall 12/1/1858 embossed with fire motifs
Two-piece 22nd Annual Ball Ticket (print on both sides of front and rear cover) Jackson Steam Fire Engine Co 4 Opera House 4/17/1876 Names of floor manager and committees as well as songs played listed
Grand Concert for the Paterson Fire Dept Benevolent Assc 12/20/1882 at Opera House
Exempt Firemen’s Assc Annual Ball Ticket 2/21/1889 Washington Hall
Invitation for Annual Parade of the FD Sept 21, 1886 Steam Engine Co 5 Dinner at Passaic falls
Invitation to attend meeting of Association of Exempt Firemen Clark & Smith Sts Paterson NJ 12/1/1894 Color picture of working steamer
Invitation to attend reception of Association of Exempt Firemen at Turn Hall Paterson NJ 2/10/1893 Color picture of horse drawn steamer
Silver Anniversary Invitation to Assc of Exempt Firemen Nov 27 1907 Old Gooseneck Pictured Three piece folded pamphlet
Fireman’s Election 1883 Piece For Chief: John MacDonald - For Assistant Engineer Peter Zeluff
The Paterson Evening News invitation to attend the Hero Medals to members of Paterson Police and Fire Departments 4/21/1938
Commemorative program The Unveiling and dedication of Memorial by Citizens of Paterson NJ to the Firemen of Paterson Fire Department who have made the supreme sacrifice 3/12/1941 Monument Photo on program
Ahrens Fox Cincinnati Fire Apparatus Proposal April 1948 Ahrens Fox I-C Special (in AF embossed folder) 750 GPM
Ahrens Fox Cincinnati Fire Fire Apparatus Proposal April 1948 Ahrens Fox F-C Special (in AF embossed folder) 1000 GPM
Ahrens fox Fire Apparatus proposal folder with gold embossed company emblem
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Invader 750 GPM with photo April 1948
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Spartan 1000 GPM April 1948 with glossy photos
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Empire 1000 GPM April 1948
Framed PFD Ball Book Cover of Red Ahrens Fox racing to a fire with a steam fire engine in background “Blazing Trails”
Color postcard Engine No 1 Paterson NJ Horse drawn steam fire engine with driver
15 B&W Postcards with Old Gooseneck restored for 62nd annual State Exempt Firemen’s Convention Paterson NJ 1948
Nine color photo postcards of 1985 Spartan/Thibault Aerial of engine 1 PFD
Framed letter and PFD envelope dated 1895: Letter of appointment to John Madden from Chief Engineer John Stagg
Ticket for Chief Thomas Coyle Testimonial Dinner 9/17/1946
Ticket: Testimonial Dinner tendered to Battalion Chief James A Kennedy of the Paterson Fire Dept Robin Hood Inn 10/27/1936
Ticket: Testimonial Dinner tendered to Hobart Strathearn Chief of Department Paterson NJ 4/3/1952 Robin Hood Inn Clifton, NJ
Testimonial Dinner Program for (a pictured) Chief Thomas Coyle at Alexander Hamilton Hotel 9/17/1946
Testimonial Dinner honoring Fire Chief Harold Kane (pictured) 10/27/1960 Brownstone House Paterson NJ
Testimonial Retirement Dinner honoring Fire Chief Harold Kane (pictured) 1/06/1984 The tides North Haledon
Envelope with several cards 4x2” Retirement and Testimonial Tickets: Joe Nardella (2), Ed Heitzman (2), Joe Leonard (2), 1969 Communion Breakfast, JL Devenport (2), George Peppinghaus (2), Rabbi Kaufman, Walter Titus, Catholic Communion Breakfast 1962, James Sturrock & William Blakely (2), Annual Communion Breakfast (1969), Randy Reid, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1973, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1974, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1975, 1971 DECA JFK High School Testimonial for Police & Firemen, Annual Communion Breakfast 1970, Annual FMBA Beefsteak 1985, Captain Earl Plavier 1978, John Hoffman & William Leonard, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1972, Peter Percarpio 1972, Bill Bradley 1981
Envelope with tickets for Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance of the Paterson Federal Credit Union 1970 (2), 1974 (4), 1976 (2), 1980 (2), 1979, 1981 (2)
Envelope with: 43rd Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1968 Invitations (2): 54th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1979 Invitations (2): 55th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1980 Invitations (2)
Envelope with four 49th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1974 Invitations
Envelope with two 45th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1970 Invitations
Envelope with two 46th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1971 Invitations
Envelope with two 47th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1972 Invitations
Large American LaFrance 1932-1982 150th Anniversary Calendar
Letter to Chief Coyle of PFD: From the Front Drive Motor Company with apparatus on Header
FMBA Stencil red construction paper
FMBA #2 Fire Alarm Box Directory Paterson NJ
Constitution and Bylaws of FMBA Local 2 Paterson NJ in 3x6 red vinyl 3 ring binder
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of appointment as Tillerman for Paterson FD 9-6-1889 Nelson Morris
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of appointment as Superintendent of Fire Alarm 5-8-1880 James Zeluff
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of Appointment as Superintendent of Fire Alarm 5-3-1886 James Zeluff $50
The Association of Exempt Firemen City of Paterson Capital Stock Certificate James Zeluff Two Shares 5/3/1909
NJ State Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Assn Harold Kane (chief of Paterson FD) FMBA Shield card #2129)
Two golden colored tickets to Retirement Dinner Dance for Harold J Kane Chief of Department Jan 6, 1984 Tides restaurant
Assn of Exempt Foremen (Old Gooseneck depicted) correspondence from financial secretary 2/26/1891
The Association of Exempt Firemen Stationary (depicting the home on letterhead) May 8.1895 Several entries on page
Vote For Fireman’s two Platoon A Fair Days Work Nov 2 1915 Listing of Fire Alarm Boxes
Pension Fund of the Paterson Fire Dept 11/15/1918 several page pamphlet with tassel at 5th regiment armory Grand Concert and Ball Color picture of Motorized steamer on cover at fire scene
Advertisement page 80 The American City Federalized Fire Fighting in Paterson, 5
Poster (Broadside) Your Life’s Safety is Their Life’s Work Please Vote Yes Paterson Firemen 42 Hour Week Nov 6th circa 1960s Fire scene on poster
Fire Prevention International Association of Fire Chiefs 1952 belonging to Chief Hobart Strathearn of Paterson FD
Paid Fire Dept Pension Fund of City of Paterson Receipt 8/17/1916 Steamer depicted
Envelope (blank) Association of Exempt Firemen Cor Clark & Smith Streets Paterson NJ
Receipt for $10 from Pension Fund of the Paid Fire department of the City of Paterson Central Fire headquarters Van Houten Street with pressed seal of the association
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Greek Gods and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson Henry Van Orden January 1857
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Greek Gods and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson William Howard January 5, 1857
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with Angels and Fire Motifs: The Fire Department of the City of Paterson Grimshaw Broiughton Signed by Chief Andrew Moser March 1889
Large Fireman’s Lithograph Certificate with fore motif on bottom and steamer in center: John J Dempsey Has Served as a Fireman Paterson in the State of New jersey signed by Chief MacDonald and Mayor Nathan Barnert Dated November 1884
Framed 1891 Presentation certificate from Board of Alderman of Paterson NJ to William Dulger for heroic conduct in stopping runaway Engine Co 6
Original fancy wooden framed & sealed certificate Fireman of the City of Paterson John Sullivan
25th Annual Ball Ticket Passaic Fire Engine Co 1 12/1/1858
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1 1870 16th annual ball program with tassel
Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 1 1870 16th annual ball program with tassel
Invitation (3x5") from Association of exempt fireman with color graphic of steam fire engine
Invitation with color lithograph of steam fire engine: Association of Exempt Foremen Clark and Smith Streets Paterson NJ Dec 1, 1894
Salem FD Grand Hop Ticket complimentary to Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 9/15/1880
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/24/1856 4th Annual Ball ticket Congress Hall
Seventh Annual Ball Ticket Neptune Engine Co 2 at Continental Hall 12/24/1860
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/14/1868 15th Annual Ball ticket
Neptune Fire Engine Co 2 12/26/1870 17th Annual Ball ticket
Ticket: Annual Ball Washington Engine Co 3 at Congress Hall 2/22/1860 Have 2
Ticket 3rd Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 11/24/1858 Continental Hall
Ticket 8th Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co 11/12/1862 Congress Hall
Two page 16th Annual Ball Eagle Hook and Ladder Co No 1 Grand Opera House Thanksgiving Eve Nov 1870
7th annual Ball Ticket Jackson Fire Engine Co 4 Paterson Continental Hall 4/6/1863
2nd Annual Pic-Nic of Columbian Hose Co #1 6/12/1876 at Hait’s Grove
12th Annual Ball of Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 at Continental Hall 12/1/1858 embossed with fire motifs
Two-piece 22nd Annual Ball Ticket (print on both sides of front and rear cover) Jackson Steam Fire Engine Co 4 Opera House 4/17/1876 Names of floor manager and committees as well as songs played listed
Grand Concert for the Paterson Fire Dept Benevolent Assc 12/20/1882 at Opera House
Exempt Firemen’s Assc Annual Ball Ticket 2/21/1889 Washington Hall
Invitation for Annual Parade of the FD Sept 21, 1886 Steam Engine Co 5 Dinner at Passaic falls
Invitation to attend meeting of Association of Exempt Firemen Clark & Smith Sts Paterson NJ 12/1/1894 Color picture of working steamer
Invitation to attend reception of Association of Exempt Firemen at Turn Hall Paterson NJ 2/10/1893 Color picture of horse drawn steamer
Silver Anniversary Invitation to Assc of Exempt Firemen Nov 27 1907 Old Gooseneck Pictured Three piece folded pamphlet
Fireman’s Election 1883 Piece For Chief: John MacDonald - For Assistant Engineer Peter Zeluff
The Paterson Evening News invitation to attend the Hero Medals to members of Paterson Police and Fire Departments 4/21/1938
Commemorative program The Unveiling and dedication of Memorial by Citizens of Paterson NJ to the Firemen of Paterson Fire Department who have made the supreme sacrifice 3/12/1941 Monument Photo on program
Ahrens Fox Cincinnati Fire Apparatus Proposal April 1948 Ahrens Fox I-C Special (in AF embossed folder) 750 GPM
Ahrens Fox Cincinnati Fire Fire Apparatus Proposal April 1948 Ahrens Fox F-C Special (in AF embossed folder) 1000 GPM
Ahrens fox Fire Apparatus proposal folder with gold embossed company emblem
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Invader 750 GPM with photo April 1948
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Spartan 1000 GPM April 1948 with glossy photos
American LaFrance Fire Apparatus proposal Empire 1000 GPM April 1948
Framed PFD Ball Book Cover of Red Ahrens Fox racing to a fire with a steam fire engine in background “Blazing Trails”
Color postcard Engine No 1 Paterson NJ Horse drawn steam fire engine with driver
15 B&W Postcards with Old Gooseneck restored for 62nd annual State Exempt Firemen’s Convention Paterson NJ 1948
Nine color photo postcards of 1985 Spartan/Thibault Aerial of engine 1 PFD
Framed letter and PFD envelope dated 1895: Letter of appointment to John Madden from Chief Engineer John Stagg
Ticket for Chief Thomas Coyle Testimonial Dinner 9/17/1946
Ticket: Testimonial Dinner tendered to Battalion Chief James A Kennedy of the Paterson Fire Dept Robin Hood Inn 10/27/1936
Ticket: Testimonial Dinner tendered to Hobart Strathearn Chief of Department Paterson NJ 4/3/1952 Robin Hood Inn Clifton, NJ
Testimonial Dinner Program for (a pictured) Chief Thomas Coyle at Alexander Hamilton Hotel 9/17/1946
Testimonial Dinner honoring Fire Chief Harold Kane (pictured) 10/27/1960 Brownstone House Paterson NJ
Testimonial Retirement Dinner honoring Fire Chief Harold Kane (pictured) 1/06/1984 The tides North Haledon
Envelope with several cards 4x2” Retirement and Testimonial Tickets: Joe Nardella (2), Ed Heitzman (2), Joe Leonard (2), 1969 Communion Breakfast, JL Devenport (2), George Peppinghaus (2), Rabbi Kaufman, Walter Titus, Catholic Communion Breakfast 1962, James Sturrock & William Blakely (2), Annual Communion Breakfast (1969), Randy Reid, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1973, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1974, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1975, 1971 DECA JFK High School Testimonial for Police & Firemen, Annual Communion Breakfast 1970, Annual FMBA Beefsteak 1985, Captain Earl Plavier 1978, John Hoffman & William Leonard, Annual Catholic Breakfast 1972, Peter Percarpio 1972, Bill Bradley 1981
Envelope with tickets for Annual Meeting and Dinner Dance of the Paterson Federal Credit Union 1970 (2), 1974 (4), 1976 (2), 1980 (2), 1979, 1981 (2)
Envelope with: 43rd Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1968 Invitations (2): 54th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1979 Invitations (2): 55th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1980 Invitations (2)
Envelope with four 49th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1974 Invitations
Envelope with two 45th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1970 Invitations
Envelope with two 46th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1971 Invitations
Envelope with two 47th Annual Ball of the Paterson Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association 1972 Invitations
Large American LaFrance 1932-1982 150th Anniversary Calendar
Letter to Chief Coyle of PFD: From the Front Drive Motor Company with apparatus on Header
FMBA Stencil red construction paper
FMBA #2 Fire Alarm Box Directory Paterson NJ
Constitution and Bylaws of FMBA Local 2 Paterson NJ in 3x6 red vinyl 3 ring binder
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of appointment as Tillerman for Paterson FD 9-6-1889 Nelson Morris
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of appointment as Superintendent of Fire Alarm 5-8-1880 James Zeluff
City Clerk’s Office: Certificate of Appointment as Superintendent of Fire Alarm 5-3-1886 James Zeluff $50
The Association of Exempt Firemen City of Paterson Capital Stock Certificate James Zeluff Two Shares 5/3/1909
NJ State Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Assn Harold Kane (chief of Paterson FD) FMBA Shield card #2129)
Two golden colored tickets to Retirement Dinner Dance for Harold J Kane Chief of Department Jan 6, 1984 Tides restaurant
Assn of Exempt Foremen (Old Gooseneck depicted) correspondence from financial secretary 2/26/1891
The Association of Exempt Firemen Stationary (depicting the home on letterhead) May 8.1895 Several entries on page
Vote For Fireman’s two Platoon A Fair Days Work Nov 2 1915 Listing of Fire Alarm Boxes
Pension Fund of the Paterson Fire Dept 11/15/1918 several page pamphlet with tassel at 5th regiment armory Grand Concert and Ball Color picture of Motorized steamer on cover at fire scene
Advertisement page 80 The American City Federalized Fire Fighting in Paterson, 5
Poster (Broadside) Your Life’s Safety is Their Life’s Work Please Vote Yes Paterson Firemen 42 Hour Week Nov 6th circa 1960s Fire scene on poster
Fire Prevention International Association of Fire Chiefs 1952 belonging to Chief Hobart Strathearn of Paterson FD
Paid Fire Dept Pension Fund of City of Paterson Receipt 8/17/1916 Steamer depicted
Envelope (blank) Association of Exempt Firemen Cor Clark & Smith Streets Paterson NJ
Receipt for $10 from Pension Fund of the Paid Fire department of the City of Paterson Central Fire headquarters Van Houten Street with pressed seal of the association
HELMETS, CAPS, BELTS, UNIFORMS
Passaic Steamer 1 Cairns & Co Leather Helmet and shield circa 1880 from Passaic Steam Fire Engine Company 1 of Paterson NJ Eagle Finial
Leather Fire helmet with leather shield Passaic 1 Eagle Finial
Cairns Fire Captains Helmet with Shield of Engine Company 1 Paterson NJ FD Thomas Ottavino
Cairns Fire Chaplain Helmet
Two circa 1930s Fireman Uniform with Overcoat with original buttons Paterson, NJ FD belonging to Fireman John Heffran
Two Circa 1970s Fireman’s Dress Uniform and overcoat of Assistant Chief Joseph John Dayspring
Washington Engine Co 3 Parade belt (in pieces)
White Helmet Shield 3 initials JWM Company name missing
Leather Helmet Shield Vigilant Engine Co 6 Paterson FD
Metal Parade Helmet Shield with Brass nametags: Passaic Fire Co 1 B Feeney
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Assistant Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Deputy Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Battalion Chief PFD
Leather Helmet Shield Liberty Engine Co 7 Paterson NJ
Leather Helmet Shield Liberty Neptune Co 2 Paterson NJ
Leather Helmet Shield Passaic Steamer 1 (Paterson) damaged
Parade Helmet Shield Cataract Hose 2
Parade Helmet Shield Germania Hook and Ladder 2
Leather Helmet Shield circa 1970 Engine Co 3 Paterson NJ
Collection of 33 leather helmet shields from PFD circa 1960-1970: various engine and truck companies
Passaic Steamer 1 Cairns & Co Leather Helmet and shield circa 1880 from Passaic Steam Fire Engine Company 1 of Paterson NJ Eagle Finial
Leather Fire helmet with leather shield Passaic 1 Eagle Finial
Cairns Fire Captains Helmet with Shield of Engine Company 1 Paterson NJ FD Thomas Ottavino
Cairns Fire Chaplain Helmet
Two circa 1930s Fireman Uniform with Overcoat with original buttons Paterson, NJ FD belonging to Fireman John Heffran
Two Circa 1970s Fireman’s Dress Uniform and overcoat of Assistant Chief Joseph John Dayspring
Washington Engine Co 3 Parade belt (in pieces)
White Helmet Shield 3 initials JWM Company name missing
Leather Helmet Shield Vigilant Engine Co 6 Paterson FD
Metal Parade Helmet Shield with Brass nametags: Passaic Fire Co 1 B Feeney
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Assistant Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Deputy Chief PFD
Painted Cairns Leather Helmet Shield Battalion Chief PFD
Leather Helmet Shield Liberty Engine Co 7 Paterson NJ
Leather Helmet Shield Liberty Neptune Co 2 Paterson NJ
Leather Helmet Shield Passaic Steamer 1 (Paterson) damaged
Parade Helmet Shield Cataract Hose 2
Parade Helmet Shield Germania Hook and Ladder 2
Leather Helmet Shield circa 1970 Engine Co 3 Paterson NJ
Collection of 33 leather helmet shields from PFD circa 1960-1970: various engine and truck companies
MISCELLANEOUS
Brass presentation Trumpet with silver shield engraved from Morrisania I to Washington I Paterson NJ
Civil Ward (Union) Officer’s Sword with fancy scabbard presented to Chief Peter Fields Chief Engineer from Protection Engine #5 Paterson NJ circa 1863
Engraved metal sheet with photo of 1902 fire City Library
Two bumper stickers: Vote for 42 hour week and Support Paterson Police and Fire
Small trophy given to Paterson FD for participation in Newark FD Historical Assn Parade 1980s
Decoupage plaque 12x10” of the Paterson NJ Fire Department Insignia
PFD FMBA Decals 1963, 1964, 1972 and 1982 (2)
7 1982 FMBA Local 2 decals
Decal Paterson FMBA Local 2
Decal FMBA 2 1962 Red Fire helmet
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 Fire Alarm Box
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 1966 Fire Apparatus
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 1967 Fire Hydrant
Paterson FD 100th Anniversary Patch 1895-1995
Cloth colored Uniform Patch of the Paterson Fire Department Circa 1980
Clock mounted on wooden plaque with Brass Plaque of Fireman wearing helmet inscribed: Chief Joseph Dayspring In sincere appreciation for the many years of service and dedication given to the West Paterson Fire Department 1987
Grave Marker (metal) Paterson FD Joseph Smith
Brass presentation Trumpet with silver shield engraved from Morrisania I to Washington I Paterson NJ
Civil Ward (Union) Officer’s Sword with fancy scabbard presented to Chief Peter Fields Chief Engineer from Protection Engine #5 Paterson NJ circa 1863
Engraved metal sheet with photo of 1902 fire City Library
Two bumper stickers: Vote for 42 hour week and Support Paterson Police and Fire
Small trophy given to Paterson FD for participation in Newark FD Historical Assn Parade 1980s
Decoupage plaque 12x10” of the Paterson NJ Fire Department Insignia
PFD FMBA Decals 1963, 1964, 1972 and 1982 (2)
7 1982 FMBA Local 2 decals
Decal Paterson FMBA Local 2
Decal FMBA 2 1962 Red Fire helmet
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 Fire Alarm Box
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 1966 Fire Apparatus
Decal Paterson FMBA 2 1967 Fire Hydrant
Paterson FD 100th Anniversary Patch 1895-1995
Cloth colored Uniform Patch of the Paterson Fire Department Circa 1980
Clock mounted on wooden plaque with Brass Plaque of Fireman wearing helmet inscribed: Chief Joseph Dayspring In sincere appreciation for the many years of service and dedication given to the West Paterson Fire Department 1987
Grave Marker (metal) Paterson FD Joseph Smith
PHOTOS and PRINTS:
Volunteer Department:
Passaic Engine Company 1 1886 Button Steamer John Reid photo – print Framed in front of Firehouse at 112 Van Houten Street Paterson, NJ Volunteer FD
Framed 1884 photo (reproduction) Paterson NJ Volunteer FD Chiefs John MacDonald, Peter Zeluff and Samuel Pounds with helmets and trumpets
1880 photo of Men of Passaic Engine Co 1 Paterson NJ in original frame
Rare Circular Framed Large photo of Chief Edward Swift with Trumpet & helmet 1865
Framed large John Reid photo of Passaic Engine Company 1 (Paterson, NJ): 1871 Harrell and Hayes Steamer
Large framed photograph of Cataract Hose Co 2 in from of Godwin Ave firehouse Circa 1865 $300
Framed original front page of Paterson Evening News March 12, 1938: Five Firemen Die in Quackenbush Fire
Rare Large framed photo of 1866 Banks Steam Fire Engine of Passaic Engine Company 1 of Paterson, NJ Chief Andrew Moser in center Other fireman identified on back of picture
Photo in original glass of Neptune Engine Co 2 and horses of Paterson NJ. Firehouse is 10 Hotel Street (later called Hamilton St). 1883 Jeffers Steam Fire Engine Photo is from 1886. Driver is John Breen
Original Framed Photo of three Paterson Fire Chiefs with helmets and trumpets Circa 1880
Framed 1858 photo of Passaic Engine Company One of Paterson NJ hand pumper apparatus and men outside the firehouse on Broadway & Mulberry St. Chief John Bowering seen on far right
16x12 framed 1858 photo of Passaic Engine Company One of Paterson NJ hand pumper apparatus and men outside the firehouse on Broadway & Mulberry St. Chief John Bowering seen on far right
Framed certificate Paterson Fire Association of Austin McCloud dated 1841 Old Gooseneck #1 engraving
Framed (original wood) rare photo of “Old Gooseneck,” an 1821 hand pumper apparatus of Passaic Engine Company 1 (with leather riveted hose) outside of the fire house of Neptune Engine Company 2 of Paterson, NJ on Hamilton Street
Framed (original wood) rare photo of Neptune Engine Company 2 on Hotel (later called Hamilton) Street in Paterson NJ. Beautiful 1864 Jeffers hand pumper apparatus with side arms, engine lamp and lanterns
Framed Reproduction photo of Neptune Engine Company 2 on Hotel (later called Hamilton) Street in Paterson NJ. Beautiful 1864 Jeffers hand pumper apparatus with side arms, engine lamp and lanterns
Framed large photo of 1874 Harrell and Hayes steam fire engine of Passaic Engine Company 1 of Paterson NJ outside firehouse at 112 Van Houten Street
Large framed John Reid photo of Vigilant Engine Company 6 of Paterson NJ 1871 Paterson Steam Fire Engine Company apparatus
Large framed photo of Assistant Fire Chief Louis Brandt of Paterson in 1882 NJ
Large Photograph of Paterson Volunteer FD Chief with helmet and trumpet
Large Framed group photo of assembled men in helmets of Liberty Engine Company 7 outside the Tyler Street Firehouse
Large framed photo of Assistant Fire Chief Daniel W Leonard of Paterson NJ in 1881
Framed large John Reid photo of Protection Engine Company of Paterson NJ 1870 Steam Fire Engine made by Paterson Steam Fire Engine Company
Carte de Viste of Paterson NJ Fireman Engine 9 1995 with parade belt and helmet
Carte de Viste Fireman Engine Co 9 with helmet
Catre de Viste of Passaic Steamer 1 of Paterson NJ at 112 Van Houten St Firehouse circa 1870s
Small Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with Helmet & Parade Belt Engine 2
Framed: Rough and Ready Engine Company 2 (visiting fire company) circa 1870 pictured in front of the firehouse of Passaic Engine Co 1 on Broadway (near Mulberry St)
Framed photo print reproduction: Chief John Bowering with helmet & trumpet Paterson NJ 1858
Cabinet Photo Fireman John (?) of Liberty Engine 7 Paterson (helmet & badge)
Cabinet Photo of James Zeluff Superintendent of Fire Alarm Telegraph in dress uniform
4.25x2.75 inch John Reid albumin photos of Vigilant Engine Co 6 circa 1880s
4.5x3.5 inch John Reid albumin photos of Protection Engine Co 5 & Firehouse
Paid department:
Framed photo 5x6 of Chief David Turnbull former volunteer fire chief who became the first chief of the paid Paterson NJ fire department 1890
Chief John Stagg Chief Engineer, driver and gig in front of Hamilton Street Fire headquarters (framed)
Framed John Stagg Chief of Fire Department 8x11
Heinrich’s Photographers Photo of Chief John Stagg of Paterson NJ
Collection of 9 photos in a large frame: all scenes of the FD telegraph Office Early 1900s
Framed large photo of Truck Company 2 Paterson NJ FD Commercial Truck Co with Electric tractor in front of Passaic county Courthouse, Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ
Framed photo of Engine Co 6 Seagrave Apparatus and Firehouse with engine Co 6 Sign circa 1970
Framed original 10x12 photo of Paterson’s first gasoline motorized apparatus: Engine Company 10 (Auto Engine by Howe Apparatus Co of Indianapolis, IN). Photo likely taken at Eastside Park
1981 framed color photo 8x12 of Engine Co 12 at 36 Circle Avenue Firehouse 1979 American LaFrance
Framed photo 12x12 of men of Engine Company 1 and the 1915 Mack hose wagon at fire headquarters on 115 Van Houten Street
Framed reproduction photo 12x12 of men of Engine Company 1 and the 1915 Mack hose wagon at fire headquarters on 115 Van Houten Street Men identified on back of photo
Framed 1901 photo of Truck 1 apparatus with men Jackson Street Firehouse circa 1915 with horses 85’ aerial spring assist raise
Framed photo of Truck 1 apparatus with men Jackson Street Firehouse circa 1915 Framed 1981 Christie Front Drive 85’ aerial spring assist raise Men’s name on back of frame
Framed photo of horse drawn Truck Company 2 on Prospect Street Circa 1905
Framed Photo of Truck Company 2 with Christie front drive 75’ Seagrave aerial outside of Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street
Another Framed repro Photo of Truck Company 2 with Christie front drive 75’ Seagrave aerial outside of Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street
Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with dress cap by Grotecloss of Market St
Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with dress cap (hat badge 134) by Grotecloss of Market St
Framed 8x10 photo of men and Ahrens Fox apparatus of Engine company 7 on Gould Avenue Circa 1953-54
Framed 4x8 photos of hose wagon and men of Engine company 8 outside firehouse on Wayne avenue and Liberty Street
Framed photo Chief of Department Harold Kane
Framed photo Chief of Department James J Troy
Framed photo Chief of Department Thomas Coyle
Framed photo Chief of Department Hobart Strathearn
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 1 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 2 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men of Engine Co 3 in front of Firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 4 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 5 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 6 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 7 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 9 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 4 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Hook and Ladder 1 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Hook and Ladder
B&W Photo by Vince Marchese (professional photographer) of Helmet on apparatus truck with bell Paterson FD Engine 8
2 Photos on linked tin shields: The Great Fire Feb 10 1902 Fire Ruins of St Joseph’s Church and The Flood Feb 1902 Flood Scene Washington Street
Framed color Jim Kober photo of Engine Company 2 Hahn Apparatus Leaving quarters at 77 Highland Street ~1884
Three color photos (taken ~ 1980 in Madison Ave firehouse) in same frame of Washington Engine Co 3 1865 steam fire engine
Three color photos (taken ~1980 in Madison Ave firehouse) in same frame of 182of 1
Gooseneck apparatus of Passaic Engine Co One (of Paterson NJ). Apparatus restored 1947 Painted scenes not original to the apparatus
10x12” B&W Photo of Engine Company 7 circa 1953-54 with Ahrens Fox Apparatus Names of firemen on back of photo.
B&W Photo of Exempt Fireman’s Home on Clark St in Paterson NJ Several exempt Firemen & dignitaries and Chief Troy seen Names on back of photo
Nicely framed photo collage of all Paterson NJ Fire Engine Company Steam Fire Engines in front of firehouses from early 1900s
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Presbyterian Church
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing horse drawn hose cart & firemen “Paterson’s Faithful Firemen”
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Main Street from Market Street
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing YMCA - News Building
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing City Hall from Hamilton Street
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing First National Bank
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Birds Eye View of Fire District from Monument Hill
Mounted photo 4x5.5” of hose cart & horses and 2 firemen
Cabinet Photo by Doremus of Paterson NJ Unknown Fireman in Dress Uniform
Volunteer Department:
Passaic Engine Company 1 1886 Button Steamer John Reid photo – print Framed in front of Firehouse at 112 Van Houten Street Paterson, NJ Volunteer FD
Framed 1884 photo (reproduction) Paterson NJ Volunteer FD Chiefs John MacDonald, Peter Zeluff and Samuel Pounds with helmets and trumpets
1880 photo of Men of Passaic Engine Co 1 Paterson NJ in original frame
Rare Circular Framed Large photo of Chief Edward Swift with Trumpet & helmet 1865
Framed large John Reid photo of Passaic Engine Company 1 (Paterson, NJ): 1871 Harrell and Hayes Steamer
Large framed photograph of Cataract Hose Co 2 in from of Godwin Ave firehouse Circa 1865 $300
Framed original front page of Paterson Evening News March 12, 1938: Five Firemen Die in Quackenbush Fire
Rare Large framed photo of 1866 Banks Steam Fire Engine of Passaic Engine Company 1 of Paterson, NJ Chief Andrew Moser in center Other fireman identified on back of picture
Photo in original glass of Neptune Engine Co 2 and horses of Paterson NJ. Firehouse is 10 Hotel Street (later called Hamilton St). 1883 Jeffers Steam Fire Engine Photo is from 1886. Driver is John Breen
Original Framed Photo of three Paterson Fire Chiefs with helmets and trumpets Circa 1880
Framed 1858 photo of Passaic Engine Company One of Paterson NJ hand pumper apparatus and men outside the firehouse on Broadway & Mulberry St. Chief John Bowering seen on far right
16x12 framed 1858 photo of Passaic Engine Company One of Paterson NJ hand pumper apparatus and men outside the firehouse on Broadway & Mulberry St. Chief John Bowering seen on far right
Framed certificate Paterson Fire Association of Austin McCloud dated 1841 Old Gooseneck #1 engraving
Framed (original wood) rare photo of “Old Gooseneck,” an 1821 hand pumper apparatus of Passaic Engine Company 1 (with leather riveted hose) outside of the fire house of Neptune Engine Company 2 of Paterson, NJ on Hamilton Street
Framed (original wood) rare photo of Neptune Engine Company 2 on Hotel (later called Hamilton) Street in Paterson NJ. Beautiful 1864 Jeffers hand pumper apparatus with side arms, engine lamp and lanterns
Framed Reproduction photo of Neptune Engine Company 2 on Hotel (later called Hamilton) Street in Paterson NJ. Beautiful 1864 Jeffers hand pumper apparatus with side arms, engine lamp and lanterns
Framed large photo of 1874 Harrell and Hayes steam fire engine of Passaic Engine Company 1 of Paterson NJ outside firehouse at 112 Van Houten Street
Large framed John Reid photo of Vigilant Engine Company 6 of Paterson NJ 1871 Paterson Steam Fire Engine Company apparatus
Large framed photo of Assistant Fire Chief Louis Brandt of Paterson in 1882 NJ
Large Photograph of Paterson Volunteer FD Chief with helmet and trumpet
Large Framed group photo of assembled men in helmets of Liberty Engine Company 7 outside the Tyler Street Firehouse
Large framed photo of Assistant Fire Chief Daniel W Leonard of Paterson NJ in 1881
Framed large John Reid photo of Protection Engine Company of Paterson NJ 1870 Steam Fire Engine made by Paterson Steam Fire Engine Company
Carte de Viste of Paterson NJ Fireman Engine 9 1995 with parade belt and helmet
Carte de Viste Fireman Engine Co 9 with helmet
Catre de Viste of Passaic Steamer 1 of Paterson NJ at 112 Van Houten St Firehouse circa 1870s
Small Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with Helmet & Parade Belt Engine 2
Framed: Rough and Ready Engine Company 2 (visiting fire company) circa 1870 pictured in front of the firehouse of Passaic Engine Co 1 on Broadway (near Mulberry St)
Framed photo print reproduction: Chief John Bowering with helmet & trumpet Paterson NJ 1858
Cabinet Photo Fireman John (?) of Liberty Engine 7 Paterson (helmet & badge)
Cabinet Photo of James Zeluff Superintendent of Fire Alarm Telegraph in dress uniform
4.25x2.75 inch John Reid albumin photos of Vigilant Engine Co 6 circa 1880s
4.5x3.5 inch John Reid albumin photos of Protection Engine Co 5 & Firehouse
Paid department:
Framed photo 5x6 of Chief David Turnbull former volunteer fire chief who became the first chief of the paid Paterson NJ fire department 1890
Chief John Stagg Chief Engineer, driver and gig in front of Hamilton Street Fire headquarters (framed)
Framed John Stagg Chief of Fire Department 8x11
Heinrich’s Photographers Photo of Chief John Stagg of Paterson NJ
Collection of 9 photos in a large frame: all scenes of the FD telegraph Office Early 1900s
Framed large photo of Truck Company 2 Paterson NJ FD Commercial Truck Co with Electric tractor in front of Passaic county Courthouse, Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ
Framed photo of Engine Co 6 Seagrave Apparatus and Firehouse with engine Co 6 Sign circa 1970
Framed original 10x12 photo of Paterson’s first gasoline motorized apparatus: Engine Company 10 (Auto Engine by Howe Apparatus Co of Indianapolis, IN). Photo likely taken at Eastside Park
1981 framed color photo 8x12 of Engine Co 12 at 36 Circle Avenue Firehouse 1979 American LaFrance
Framed photo 12x12 of men of Engine Company 1 and the 1915 Mack hose wagon at fire headquarters on 115 Van Houten Street
Framed reproduction photo 12x12 of men of Engine Company 1 and the 1915 Mack hose wagon at fire headquarters on 115 Van Houten Street Men identified on back of photo
Framed 1901 photo of Truck 1 apparatus with men Jackson Street Firehouse circa 1915 with horses 85’ aerial spring assist raise
Framed photo of Truck 1 apparatus with men Jackson Street Firehouse circa 1915 Framed 1981 Christie Front Drive 85’ aerial spring assist raise Men’s name on back of frame
Framed photo of horse drawn Truck Company 2 on Prospect Street Circa 1905
Framed Photo of Truck Company 2 with Christie front drive 75’ Seagrave aerial outside of Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street
Another Framed repro Photo of Truck Company 2 with Christie front drive 75’ Seagrave aerial outside of Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street
Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with dress cap by Grotecloss of Market St
Carte de Viste of Paterson Fireman with dress cap (hat badge 134) by Grotecloss of Market St
Framed 8x10 photo of men and Ahrens Fox apparatus of Engine company 7 on Gould Avenue Circa 1953-54
Framed 4x8 photos of hose wagon and men of Engine company 8 outside firehouse on Wayne avenue and Liberty Street
Framed photo Chief of Department Harold Kane
Framed photo Chief of Department James J Troy
Framed photo Chief of Department Thomas Coyle
Framed photo Chief of Department Hobart Strathearn
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 1 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 2 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men of Engine Co 3 in front of Firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 4 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 5 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 6 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 7 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 9 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Engine Co 4 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Hook and Ladder 1 in front of firehouse Paterson FD
NY Sunday World Framed photo men Hook and Ladder
B&W Photo by Vince Marchese (professional photographer) of Helmet on apparatus truck with bell Paterson FD Engine 8
2 Photos on linked tin shields: The Great Fire Feb 10 1902 Fire Ruins of St Joseph’s Church and The Flood Feb 1902 Flood Scene Washington Street
Framed color Jim Kober photo of Engine Company 2 Hahn Apparatus Leaving quarters at 77 Highland Street ~1884
Three color photos (taken ~ 1980 in Madison Ave firehouse) in same frame of Washington Engine Co 3 1865 steam fire engine
Three color photos (taken ~1980 in Madison Ave firehouse) in same frame of 182of 1
Gooseneck apparatus of Passaic Engine Co One (of Paterson NJ). Apparatus restored 1947 Painted scenes not original to the apparatus
10x12” B&W Photo of Engine Company 7 circa 1953-54 with Ahrens Fox Apparatus Names of firemen on back of photo.
B&W Photo of Exempt Fireman’s Home on Clark St in Paterson NJ Several exempt Firemen & dignitaries and Chief Troy seen Names on back of photo
Nicely framed photo collage of all Paterson NJ Fire Engine Company Steam Fire Engines in front of firehouses from early 1900s
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Presbyterian Church
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing horse drawn hose cart & firemen “Paterson’s Faithful Firemen”
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Main Street from Market Street
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing YMCA - News Building
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing City Hall from Hamilton Street
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing First National Bank
Stereo Card of Great 1902 Paterson Fire showing Birds Eye View of Fire District from Monument Hill
Mounted photo 4x5.5” of hose cart & horses and 2 firemen
Cabinet Photo by Doremus of Paterson NJ Unknown Fireman in Dress Uniform
RIBBONS
Rare Fancy White ribbon with gold tassels Passaic Eng Co. 1 Paterson NJ Easton PA Sept 14 - 15 1887 Guest
Pink ribbon: Exempt Firemens’ Ass’n Paterson NJ Old Gooseneck Organized Nov 27 1882
Ribbon Washington Steam Fire Engine Co No. 3
White ribbon: Jackson 4 Engine
Delegate ribbon with ceramic engraved picture of Passaic Falls NJ State fireman’s Parade 1907
Fancy Purple ribbon with attached white ribbon A.E.F Old gooseneck button (organized 1882) Association of Exempt Firemen Paterson, NJ Member finial on top Gold tassels
Circular ribbon emblem (coin shape) Fireman & Hydrant on reverse: Paterson Exempt Fireman’s Assn Nov 27 1882 Souvenir of 2nd Great Fair January 1890 Crossed Trumpets
Ribbon: Hand drawn pumper Held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25 1948
White ribbon: Committee on name tag finial 62nd Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Firemens’s Assn
“John Heffran Local No. 2 Paterson, NJ” 103rd Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn
“John Heffran Paterson, NJ” 78th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn New Brunswick 1964
Silk ribbon: Pin labeled as “Committee” 62nd Annual Convention New Jersey State Fireman’s Exempt Assn held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25, 1948 Philadelphia style hand pumper depicted
Silk Ribbon without pin 62nd Annual Convention New Jersey State Fireman’s Exempt Assn held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25, 1948 Philadelphia style hand pumper depicted
“Paterson” 90th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1967
“Paterson H Borgmann” 88th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1965
“Borgmann” 89th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1966
Guest Button attached to blue ribbon FMBA 2 Paterson, NJ Pox of 63 Paterson FD Uniform Buttons nickel and brass
Silk Ribbon from 1948 NJ State Exempt Parade with hand pumper
Rare Fancy White ribbon with gold tassels Passaic Eng Co. 1 Paterson NJ Easton PA Sept 14 - 15 1887 Guest
Pink ribbon: Exempt Firemens’ Ass’n Paterson NJ Old Gooseneck Organized Nov 27 1882
Ribbon Washington Steam Fire Engine Co No. 3
White ribbon: Jackson 4 Engine
Delegate ribbon with ceramic engraved picture of Passaic Falls NJ State fireman’s Parade 1907
Fancy Purple ribbon with attached white ribbon A.E.F Old gooseneck button (organized 1882) Association of Exempt Firemen Paterson, NJ Member finial on top Gold tassels
Circular ribbon emblem (coin shape) Fireman & Hydrant on reverse: Paterson Exempt Fireman’s Assn Nov 27 1882 Souvenir of 2nd Great Fair January 1890 Crossed Trumpets
Ribbon: Hand drawn pumper Held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25 1948
White ribbon: Committee on name tag finial 62nd Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Firemens’s Assn
“John Heffran Local No. 2 Paterson, NJ” 103rd Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn
“John Heffran Paterson, NJ” 78th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn New Brunswick 1964
Silk ribbon: Pin labeled as “Committee” 62nd Annual Convention New Jersey State Fireman’s Exempt Assn held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25, 1948 Philadelphia style hand pumper depicted
Silk Ribbon without pin 62nd Annual Convention New Jersey State Fireman’s Exempt Assn held at Paterson NJ Sept 24-25, 1948 Philadelphia style hand pumper depicted
“Paterson” 90th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1967
“Paterson H Borgmann” 88th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1965
“Borgmann” 89th Annual Convention NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Assn with Maltese cross badge attached Atlantic City 1966
Guest Button attached to blue ribbon FMBA 2 Paterson, NJ Pox of 63 Paterson FD Uniform Buttons nickel and brass
Silk Ribbon from 1948 NJ State Exempt Parade with hand pumper
GLASSWARE
Mug Paterson FD 100th Anniversary 1995 NJ State Exempt Parade Apparatus & Falls pictured
2005 Coffee cup from PFD ball 2005 80th annual ball $5
100th Anniversary Plastic Mug 1995
Souvenir Ceramic Mug: 1895-1995 100th Anniversary 1995 NJ State Exempt Parade June 24, 1995 Paterson Fire Dept Tower Ladder depicted
Souvenir Ceramic Mug 1895-1985 90th Anniversary Paterson Fire Department August 31, 1985 Seagrave Tower Hose and Ahrens Fox pumper depicted
Plastic Mug Paterson Fire Dept 100th Anniversary 1995
47th Annual Ball 1972 PFD ceramic coaster from NJ Bank
Glass with handle 48th PFD Annual Ball 1973
Glass mug with handle PFD Annual 51st Ball 1976
Glass mug with handle PFD Annual 72nd Ball 1997
Two Paterson FD glass from 53rd Ball 1978
Coffee mug with handle 54th annual PFD Ball 1979
Coffee mug with handle PFD 56th Annual Ball 1981
Coffee Mug Paterson Firefighters Association 75th Annual Ball 2000
Ashtray 55th Annual PBA#1 Ball Paterson NJ
Mug Paterson FD 100th Anniversary 1995 NJ State Exempt Parade Apparatus & Falls pictured
2005 Coffee cup from PFD ball 2005 80th annual ball $5
100th Anniversary Plastic Mug 1995
Souvenir Ceramic Mug: 1895-1995 100th Anniversary 1995 NJ State Exempt Parade June 24, 1995 Paterson Fire Dept Tower Ladder depicted
Souvenir Ceramic Mug 1895-1985 90th Anniversary Paterson Fire Department August 31, 1985 Seagrave Tower Hose and Ahrens Fox pumper depicted
Plastic Mug Paterson Fire Dept 100th Anniversary 1995
47th Annual Ball 1972 PFD ceramic coaster from NJ Bank
Glass with handle 48th PFD Annual Ball 1973
Glass mug with handle PFD Annual 51st Ball 1976
Glass mug with handle PFD Annual 72nd Ball 1997
Two Paterson FD glass from 53rd Ball 1978
Coffee mug with handle 54th annual PFD Ball 1979
Coffee mug with handle PFD 56th Annual Ball 1981
Coffee Mug Paterson Firefighters Association 75th Annual Ball 2000
Ashtray 55th Annual PBA#1 Ball Paterson NJ