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 FMBA / PFA

Fireman's Mutual Benevolent Association ​Local 2
​Paterson Firefighters Association

October 20, 1851: A meeting was held at the store of first assistant chief Patrick Curran for the purpose  of developing a Benevolent Association. The following  were present
From the Board of Engineers: Patrick Curran
​From No.1 William Sykes, Andrew Moser and Daniel Miller
​From No. 3 Robert Miller, Thomas Bailey and William Fielding
From No. 5 Thomas Hindle, Lewis Simpson, William Douglas
​From Hook and Ladder No. 1 Horatio M. Lane, George English and John Bowering
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Patrick Curran was elected Chairman and Horatio M. Lane secretary. William Sykes was authorized to procure a constitution.
November 11, 1851: A permanent organization was effected. Officers were:​
Patrick Curran president
Thomas Hindle Vice President
​Horatio M. Lane Secretary
​Andrew Moser Treasurer


December 2, 1851: A code of by-laws was adopted and fairly launched. From that day forward the organization has been useful in charitable work.
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February 7, 1862:  FMBA to be incorporated
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​February 18, 1862:
The 86th New Jersey Assembly incorporates the Paterson FMBA
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1862, 1868 and 1871 notice of FMBA in the Paterson City Directory. 
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1868
May 17, 1870: FMBA meeting and election - William Pierce becomes president
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May 18 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
1871 FMBA Notice in Paterson City Directory
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December 12, 1872:   The actual name may have been Martina
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May 19, 1874: FBA meeting and elections - William Miller of Vigilant 6 elected as president
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May 20 Press
September 6, 1876: FMBA having trouble meeting funeral expenses
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September 7 Press
July 16, 1880: Funeral of firefighter and current FMBA president Alexander Burke who died July 15. Was a former member of Washington Engine 3 before joining Neptune 2. His death was related to performance of duty when he acquired a cold and pneumonia while fighting the Danforth Works fire (March 6, 1880). The  Engine House was draped for 30 days
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December 5, 1882: History of the Firemen's Benevolent Fund
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May 12, 1883: Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association meeting - Officers elected
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May 13 Press

​February 20, 1884:
FBA report   
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​November 18, 1885:
Quarterly meeting
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February 12, 1887: FMBA Meetings
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November 15, 1887:  FMBA meeting
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November 16 Paterson Press

January 26, 1889:  FMBA allocates $100 to burial of FF John Kerwin of Engine 9
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February 15, 1889:  Future of organization as PFD transitions to a paid department discussed
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February 16 Guardian
February 19, 1890: Reorganization of FMBA as PFD goes paid - - No name change
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May 20, 1890: Soon after the department was transitioned from Volunteer to paid, the association was reorganized as the Firemen's Benevolent Association of the City of Paterson, NJ. 

  • ​Any sick or disabled fireman of the present department was entitled to $7.00 per week.
  • ​Beneficiaries of the old volunteer department (of which there were 3) and members of the Exempt Association are entitled to $5/week
  • ​Widows and orphans of the beneficiaries of the old Volunteer Department or Exempts are entitled to $50 per annum
  • Widows and orphans of the present department are entitled to $100 per annum

​Officers in 1890;
William Campbell President; William Douglass Vice President; Nathaniel Quackenbush Secretary; John McKiernan Treasurer; Thomas Whowell & William Cook & William Ball are the Finance Committee.

December 6, 1893: FMBA Fund meeting
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​February 6, 1895:
Death benefit for widow of FF John W Thompson
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May 18, 1897:  Annual Meeting
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May 19 Paterson Daily Press
October 30, 1905: FF Michael Ryan elected president of the NJ State FMBA
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October 31 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

​May 19, 1896:  FMBA Officer election- George Dobson of Engine 2 becomes president
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May 20 Paterson Daily Press
December 13, 1898: FMBA delegates called Blue Shirts, attend meeting in Trenton
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October 13, 1898: Burial Association report
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Paterson Daily Press

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4th Annual Ball Invitation 1928 Natoli Collection
FMBA Ball Books - click HERE
FMBA SPORTS
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1963 Ball Invitation
April 28, 1963: New Exempt Fireman's Building at 226 Walnut Street
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Lapel Pin circa 1930s
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Lapel Pins circa 1950s
November 1974: Paterson firemen voted to retain the FMBA as the exclusive bargaining agent for their members.
​December 1, 1992: The Paterson Fire Department members decided to withdraw from the state FMBA and established the Paterson Fire Association. Firefighter Glen Vetrano is the first president.
December 15, 2016: PFA Vehicle shown at Lakeview FH
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FMBA PRESIDENTS
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John Condon - December 18 1907 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Michael Ryan 1916
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Peter Rege
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Frank Sommerdyke 1923
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John Brady 1924
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William Blanchfield
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Philip Kearney
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Daniel Dreeland
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Charles Brobowski 1930s
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August Peters - 1935
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John Collins 1939
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John B Murphy
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Frank Dalton 1948 - 1952
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Dan Dowd 1953 - 1958
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Fred Ricciardi 1959 - 1969
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William Mosca 1970 - 1973
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Joseph White 1975, 1977
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Bill "Flip" Filipelli 1979 - 1990
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Edward Banta 1980-1982
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Michael Ventimiglia 1983-1985
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Avelino Fernandez 1991 - 1992
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Lee Mondelli 1993 PFA President, 1999-2003
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Glen Vetrano 1994-1996
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Robert Allen 1997-1998
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William Filippelli III 2004-2005
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Carlos Pagan - 2010-2011
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Jerry Behnke 2014 - 2017
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Kyle Hughes 2018

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Frank Petrelli 2020
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Frank Lozada 2021

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Kevin Mosca
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Michael McGorty
July12, 1912:  FMBA presents a new Gold Badge to new Chief Thomas Coyle
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December 31, 1913 presentation testimonial certificate from FMBA  of Ne Jersey Branch No. 2 of the Paterson Fire Department beg to extend to Mayor Andrew F McBride with sincere appreciation for his untiring efforts in bettering the department and raising its standards to the very highest of efficiency; his friendship for us is best attested by his labors in our behalf.  He was inducted into offiuce on January 1, 1908 and has served as Chief of this City for the past 6 years, rendering a stewardship of which every man may well feel very proud. We trust that he may enjoy many more years of health, prosperity and happiness and rejoice in the knowledge that the good he has done will live long after him. Signed by Captain John Weber (Truck 2)
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April 30, 1916: First Annual Memorial Service by FMBA at Majestic Theatre
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July 7, 1916:  FMBA thanks citizens of Paterson for approving 2 platoon system
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Evening News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 7, 1918: Standard Pol Co makes donation to FMBA
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1923 FF John Heffran FMBA appointment letter -- Dayspring Collection
1923 Officers
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December 20, 1922 - Morning Call - Curtesy Jim Eifler
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November 19, 1924:  Obituary of FMBA President John Brady
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
1925:  Membership Card of John Heffran for NJ State FMBA (Branch 2)
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Dayspring Collection
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1928 FMBA Ball Invitation Natoli Collection
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December 30, 1929: FMBA President Philip Kearney and FF agree to pay trolley fares  
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 22, 1931: FF Andrew Swords, FMBA Ball Committee Chairman,  pledges 1/2 of the annual ball receipts to the Mayor's fund
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1931- 32:  State Firemen's Bowling League - 4th Prize - Won by Local No. 2
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December 4, 1936:   FMBA 12th Annual Ball Ticket     T view Ball Book CLICK HERE
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1938 Officers
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May 27, 1939: FMBA Officers:  John Collins President, William Saunders 1st Vice-president, Herbert Snook Vice-president, ​ Ray Thompson Recording Secretary, Robert Magee State Executive, Edward Heitzman Treasurer, John Dougherty Financial Secretary,  Edward McEwan Trustee, Horace Warr Trustee, William Meek Trustee, Arsene Nunnick Sergeant-At-Arms, Steven Bergen Sergeant-At-Arms,.
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Ad in the Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
1940 Golden Jubilee of the Paterson Evening News Full Page FMBA Advertisement with photo of Chief Coyle and listing of roster of all companies. Ad also broken into quarters below
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March 17, 1942: FMBA Ball Invitation
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1942 Officers
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June 13, 1942: The City of Paterson celebrates its 150th Anniversary. Together the Patrolman and Fireman's Benevolent Associations take out a full page add in the Paterson Morning Call. To more easily read each quadrant click here an scroll down
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1946 Officers
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1947 Officers
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January 23, 1947:  Harry B Haines published of the Paterson News elected as an FMBA member. 
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March 1947: Reporter Max L Simon receives an Honorary Life Member FMBA gold badge from Chief James Troy at Fire Headquarters on Van Houten Street. FF at left is Harold N Kane, FF in center is FMBA President Chief's Aide James B. Murphy and at right is former FMBA president Frank Dalton. Civilian at left is Meyer Jaffe, Secretary of fire and Police Commissioners. ​
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Dayspring Colletion
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March 4, 1947 Paterson News
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Sitting font and center is FMBA President Frank Dalton - Dayspring Collection
~ 1948: Benefits from a softball game between PFD and PPD went to the "Save a Child Fund." L-R are FF Frank Dalton (FMBA President), Captain George Walls (future D/C), Daniel Dowd (future Captain), William Harvey (sports editor of Morning Call), Patrolman Carmine Malzone and Lieutenant Charles Stengel. ​
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Circa 1948:  Labeled "at the Exempts"    ? Exempt Home
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Behind bar is FMBA President Frank Dalton - Sitting at right is Captain Gerrard Dugan
November 23, 1948:  Some firemen join IAFF - Hoping for reduction in weekly hours
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1949: Revised Constitution and By-Laws of the FMBA of NJ Branch No. 2 - this one was issued to FF John Heffran of Engine Co 7 on October 10, 1955. 
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CLICK HERE TO SEE ENTIRE MANUAL
August 5, 1949:  Minstrel show under auspices of FMBA announced
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June 1951: Bookend made from melted badges of Paterson Firemen and Policemen to Mayor presented by FMBA to Michael De Vita. The sculpture was patterned after "Old Paint", the horse and Native American)   Click for more photos
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Courtesy of Christina De Vita Breit (Mayor's daughter)
1950s Constitution
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1953 "A" Shift Annual Outing - Dayspring Collection
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1 Capt. Frank Coppo, 2 ?, 3 ?, 4 B/C Frank Dowdall, 5 Jim Campbell, 6 Sam Hess, 7 Capt. Nick Attema, 8 Jim Rennie, 9 Milt Katz, 10 Frank Dalton, 12 Dan Dowd, 13 Tom Ottavino, 14 ?, 15 ?, 16 Jess McCavitt, 17 Ed Hollaway, 18 Joe O’Neill, 19 Tim Kane, 20 Jack Anderson, 21 Joe Raneiri, 22 John Walton, 23 Bill McVey, 24 Bob Lenoy or Tom Hand, 25 Ed A Hancock (the first Hancock), 26 Joe Leitner, 27 ?, 28 Father?, 29 Ed McEwan or Jim Campbell, 30 John Palonis, 31 Mario Colitarci ?, 32 Capt. Joe Nardella, 33 Al Novick, 34 John Summers, 35 Capt. Frank Early, 36 B/C Les Devenport, 37 Capt. Mickey Fleming, 38 Capt. Bill Flynn,  39 Andy Swords?, 40 Bill Leonard, 41 Bill Wehrer, 42 ?, 43 Capt. Leo Fitzsimmons, 44 Asst MM Gus Peters, 45 D/C Jim Chaplain, 46 Retired Chief Tom Coyle, 47 Chief Hobey Strathearn, 48 D/C Joe Bray, 49 Frank Murphy, 50 Mayor Mike DeVita, 51 Buck Toomey, 53 Bill Gallagher, 54 Joe Bauer, 55 ?, 56 ?, 57 ?, 58 ?, 59 Joe Bushnauskas, 60 Sabias Recca, 61 Jess McCavitt, 62 ?, 63 MM John Lawless, 64 Capt. Gene Fredericks, 65 ?, 66 Jim Kelley, 67 Capt. Frank Spagnuola, 68 ?, 69 Billy Meek, 70 Phil Mendillo, 71 John Thompson, 72 B/C Joe Dayspring, 73 Bill Bradley, 74 Bob Marion, 75 ?
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Captain Chartles Simonton, Chief Thomas Coyle, MM John Lawless, BC Joseph Dayspring
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L-R: Charles Simonton (hidden), ? with glasses, Chief Thomas Coyle, BC Joseph Dayspring, MM John Lawless,
November 26, 1954: Chief Strathearn and FMBA-2 fire fighters solicit donations
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Morning Call- Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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FMBA Picnic 1960s
September 22, 1955: FMBA president Dan Dowd presents honorary badge to Fire and Police Commission Clerk Lester Titus Jr.
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
​1951: FMBA Band -- "5 Caps and a Bottle"  --  Captains Joe Nardella, Meyer Cohen, Sal Madama, Thomas Schofield, Ray Thompson & firefighter Louis Rotella
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1956: Below: FMBA President Daniel Dowd (2nd from right) extends welcome to Ralph Flanagan, one of the Nation's top band leaders, at the 31st Annual Reception of the PFD. Also shown L-R: Joseph Leonard (Ball Chairman), Flanagan, Thomas Hannenberg (Ball Book Committee), Down and Edward Hancock (Secretary of Ball Committee). The affair was at the Meadowbrook in Cedar Grove,
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December 6, 1958:  FMBA donates to Community Chest
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 8, 1959:  Paterson Crusaders charity event sponsored by PPD and PFD  at Firemen's Hall scheduled for May 9.
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 19, 1959: Election   Paterson Evening News
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July 2, 1959:   FMBA summer outing at Werner's Grove in North Haledon
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December 7, 1961: Citizen gets honorary FMBA membership for donating TV to Truck 3 then located at Godwin Ave and Auburn Street
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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L-R: Captain James Coyle, Captain Joe Nardella, FMBA President Ricciardi, citizen, Chief's Aide James Johnson, Chief Kane
December 19, 1961:  Donation to Little Sister's of the Poor
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Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison

​~1962-1965:
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Alfonso Francavilla, Robert Embrich, John Selitto, Mayor Frank Graves, Fred Ricciardi (FMBA President), Chief Harold Kane
April 22, 1962:  Contribution to Little Sisters of the Poor. L-R: Fred Ricciardi, DC Rudy Peppinghaus, and Chief Kane
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Morning call - Hancock Collection
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April 26 Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 14, 1962: Station 264 (Main & Mary) 3:03 AM - 3rd alarm. 704-710 Main Street - Florist shop.  The dog photo is at Engine 9 when it was at 586 Main Street (their '53 Seagrave pumper is seen behind the F/F 
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March 6 1963:  Retired D/C Joe Bray gets lifetime FMBA membership Badge
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March 8 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 28, 1963: New Exempt Fireman's Building at 226 Walnut Street to be dedicated April 28
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December 24 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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April 29 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison

1963: FMBA Picnic
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September 1, 1963: A 42 hour work week, after lots of FMBA lobbying, approved in the November 1962 election goes into effect. Firefighter Joe Parkin on the left and ​Ralph Di Guglielmo on the right in photo and newspaper ad at right
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FF John Heffran of E7 getting petition from Mr Alfred Doetwiler of 402 Pacific St
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Bumper Sticker -- Dayspring Collection
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President Red Mosca being interviewed - Courtesy Lacatena family
April 6, 1964: Communion Breakfast - L-R: Father James J. Doyle (chaplain), Deputy Chief Gerard Dugan, Bishop Lawrence Casey and FMBA President Fred Ricciardi
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December 21, 1964: Annual FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
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December 23 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison

​December 22, 1965: 
FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
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~1965-66: FMBA Little League Team - In front, squatting is Ray Cusack - In front row - second from left is Charlie L Walker (son of Charles S Walker) and 3rd from left is Bobby McMaster (nephew of Willie).  Standing second from right is Sam Contini (son of Angelo) - Front row second from right is Frank Malzone (Frank's son) 
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April 14, 1966: FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 1966: FMBA receives a thank you for their $1600 donation for FDNY LODD
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December 22, 1966: Donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
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Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 10, 1967 - 46th Annual Ball at Wayne Manor
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1967 Ball
April 13, 1967: Contribution to Little Sisters of the Poor
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 16, 1967: FF Woody Woodruff  Abe Greene of Evening News (Sports Editor), Chief Harold Kane & Captain Cartwright
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1967: Paterson's 150th Anniversary Parade
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​October 1967: PFOA contributes to a Newark LODD firefighter
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December 23, 1967: There was a combined PPD/PFD ceremony at Eastside Park to celebrate the gaiety of the Xmas season. Over time the meaning of words often change - 
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~ 1968  FMBA Cheerleaders  - in photo (not listed in order)  are Donna Hamilton, Linda Savage, Debbie Katz, Maryln Mosca, Michelle Ross, Liz and Bonnie Forbes, Janice Vanderhook, Donna Vanderhook
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Coach Art Nardin - Malzone photo
June 10, 1968:   FMBA gift to American Cancer Society
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Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 18, 1968: Donation to Salvation Army       FMBA Director Fred Ricciardi & Acting Chief Dan Carroll
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Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 19, 1968:  Annual Christmas Donation to Little Sisters of Poor
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Paterson Evening News Courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 16, 1969:  William "Red" Mosca becomes FMBA President
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June 17 1969 -- Hancock Collection
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October 15, 1969: Dinner for Ex-president Fred Ricciardi
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FMBA Decals given to friends and supporters
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Firebox (Station) Pamphlets
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Softball T-Shirt
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Softball team - Worn by Edward J Hancock
April 25, 1970: Arrow Athletic Club presents Brophy Award to FMBA President Red Mosca. It is for outstanding service to the youth of Paterson. 
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
 May 1, 1970: FMBA president William "Red" Mosca receives "Man of the Year" plaque from Arrow Athletic club
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
1970s: FMBA Bowling Team:  L-R are Joe Parkin Sr, Fred Ricciardi, Al "Hoot" Novick, Jim Carey, and "Red" Mosca - Kneeling is future Captain Joe Parkin Jr. ​
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​December 1971:
FMBA President Red Mosca & PFD Community Relations Bureau with FF Chick Mandara as Santa, stage a Christmas event
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​1972:
FMBA (Local and State) Awards
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1973: FMBA Beefsteak
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A/C Gerard Dugan, Captain John Hoffman, FF Bill Leonard
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L-R: FF Roy McGuiness., FF Ray Cusack and A/C Gerard Dugan



​April 1975 - NJ State FMBA News: The photo below depicts FMBA president Joseph White as he signs a three year written contract with the city of Paterson: the first in FMBA history. Also seated is city negotiator Leonard Jacobi. Standing L-R: Jerry Sloginski, Don Silvey of the state FMBA labor committee, vice president Mike Ross, Trustee Gary Knoor, William Filipelli, City business director Larry Worth (not Public Safety Director William Forbes), Trustee Nick T. Riccardi and John Chussler of the state FMBA labor committee.
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1977: Kneeling is Bill Fillipelli. Behind him is Mike Ross and to Mike's left is Howie Morcum and to Mike's right is Jack Gregg.  Forefront at right is Fred Ricciardi and Joe Parkin Sr. and between them to the rear is John Alexander.
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1977 State FMBA Bocce Champs - Hancock Collection
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Above notice designed by William R Henderson (then chairman of FMBA Action Committee)
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Bumper Sticker (by Ed Conklin) - related to Company Closings early 1980s -- Dayspring Collection
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L-R: PPD Pat D'Amelio, FF Rich Korger, FF Bill O'Neill
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FF John Daly, FF Tom Bolen, Captain George Stanton

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April 1975 State FMBA Newspaper
April 21, 1977:  FMBA Ball
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April 1977
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1977 Ball
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December 19, 1977:  Christmas gift project with teachers. Captain Kilgour, Bill Filippelli and Russ Stephenson
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Paterson News curtesy Dennis Morrison
May 19, 1978: 53rd Annual ball - Presentations to previous FMBA Presidents
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1978 Valor Awards

​1978:
FMBA Convention - Zabers in Atlantic City, NJ - L-R are Terry Pellegrino, John Heffran, DC Joe Roca, Dave Haycock, William Shortway and Arnold Frey
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June 1979: FMBA Picnic: On left: Bill Hernderson, "Fat" John Mattia, Ron Sasso - on right Ted Galus, Len Sais, Rob Effenburger
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Courtesy Michelle Sasso

September 11, 1979: FMBA Convention
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John Alexander, Ron Sasso, Bill Henderson, Joe Guerrieri- Courtesy Michelle Sasso
May 3, 1981: Valor Awards at FMBA Ball​  (Ball was April 7)
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FF at right is George Krehel of Truck 3

​June 26, 1981:  FMBA notice re closing of firehouses.
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McGuire Collection
Circa April 1982: Letter to Newspaper editor from FMBA Public Relations Officer Mike Ventimiglia
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Ventimiglia Collection
April 1982: State FMBA Award for Captain Robert Woodruff
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September 1982:  FMBA Bulletin- PFD delegate Bill Flynn reports on lawsuit before Supreme Court
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Hancock Collection
December 1982: Supreme Court does not rule in favor of Paterson Firemen
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Hancock Collection
July 6, 1983: New FMBA president addresses city council
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Ventimiglia Collection
circa 83: Lamp presented to Firemen's Home in Boonton by FF John DeMattia and FMBA President Mike Ventimiglia. Station 373 was Vreeland and Park Avenue
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Photo Date ?:  L-R seated: Neil Vander Linden, Terry Pellegrino & Larry Worth- City B.A. Standing: Tom O'Neil, Dominick Cotroneo Jr. & Len Jacoby- City Negotiator
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Courtesy Sharon Woodruff
1983: 1983 ANNUAL BALLFMBA Ball held May 3, 1983
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1983 Ball Book
November 6, 1984: McDonalds to help raise funds for PFD equipment
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News clip courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 1985: FMBA Bulletin - re 60th Annual Ball     Ball was April 26, 1985
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Hancock Collection
October 3, 1985:   Local business donates to FMBA
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
Letter from President William Filippelli
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December 1985: FMBA Bulletin
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1986 FMBA Ball: Presidents ring presented to Michael Ventimiglia by William Filippelli ​
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July 4, 1986:
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Captain Dave Haycock Collection
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Former FMBA Presidents. L-R Joe White, William J Filippelli and Fred Ricciardi at FMBA Hall
March 30, 1993:  PFA Essay Writing contest for students
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 28, 1993:   PFA offers prizes for student posters
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 2, 1995:  United Way event    PFA President Glen Vetrano
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 24, 1995:   PFA's X-mas toy giving
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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FMBA Cheerleaders
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FMBA sponsored youth football    (Natoli/Salmanowitz Collection)
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September 2001 NJ State Fireman's FMBA Bulletin
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RSalmanowitz/A Natoli Collection
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July 18, 2008: 
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Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
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2013: PFA members assist at NASCAR ARCA event at Pocono Raceway: PFA sponsored a car. Click photos to enlarge and see FF identification.
2015: PFOA Souvenir
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2015
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2016:  Ball Book
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2016 PFA Ball Book
April 21, 2018: the New Jersey FMBA presented their annual Valor Awards. Captain Michael Trommelen (Paterson FMBA Local 202) was the recipient of the Mark Virag Brotherhood Award for outstanding service and contributions.
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September 2018 - Great Falls Festival
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November 1, 2018: Communication Directive - Unit Identifications
SOA-1  Paterson Fire Officers Association President
PFA-1 Paterson Firefighters Association President
PFA-2 Paterson Firefighters Association Vice President

2019:    PFA Flag
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2021:  Officers                                     and              Trustees
President: Frank Lozada
Vice President: Kyle J Williams
Treasurer: Malik Moody
State Executive: Marc Roca
​Secretary: Johannah Ramirez
Ray Dean
Francisco Peralta
Leandro Enriques
Ralph Feliciano
​Frank Crampton

​2022: PFA makeup
​2022-2024 President Francisco Lozada
2022-2024 Vice-President Kyle Williams
2022-2024 Recording Secretary Bryan Straube
2022-2024 State Executive Marc Roca
2022-2024 Treasurer James Damato
2021-2023 Trustee Francisco Peralta
2021-2023 Trustee Frank Crampton Jr
2022-2024 Trustee Ray Dean
2022-2024 Trustee Ralph Feliciano
2022-2024 Trustee Nicholas Perez
2022-2024 Sergeant-In-Arms Steve Burns

2022 PFOA (Local 202) Executive Board:
​President: B/C Michael Walker Vice-President: D/C Orlando Rodriguez Vice-President: Capt. Saul Cintron Secretary: Capt. Carlos Pagan Treasurer: Capt. Elizabeth Fournier Sergeant in Arms: B/C Jose Castro State Executive: Capt. Matthew Zaccone Trustee: D/C Matthew Hyman Trustee: B/C Michael Hall Trustee: Capt. Jonathan Salmon

September 3-5, 2022: Great Falls Festival
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November 2022: New website profile picture
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November/December 2022:   Fill the Boot Campaign
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December 2022: retired PFA Card
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