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Paterson FD Memorabilia in New Jersey Firemen's Home Museum

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 Boonton Home
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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June 11 Paterson Daily Press
June 17, 1902: 3 Paterson FF in Boonton Home
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Paterson Daily Press

​1927:
50th Anniversary Program
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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
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June 30, 1905: 
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June 30 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 5, 2019: NJ Firemen's Home wins award
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First Responder News January 2020
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First Responder News January 2020
ALARM EQUIPMENT:
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Stanchion (Gamewell)  Pedestal, Gong on Top   1916  Paterson, NJ   with Gamewell Fire Alarm Box (#58 which is not from Paterson), 
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Stanchion (Gamewell) with Street Light Pole, Gamewell firebox and globe   Fire Alarm Box                     Paterson, NJ  
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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   

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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) 
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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 
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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
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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 
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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” 
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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 
 
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  
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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 
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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 
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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
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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
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“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
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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 
 
 
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