Fireman's Mutual Benevolent Association Local 2
Paterson Firefighters Association
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Lapel Pin circa 1930s
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Lapel Pins circa 1950s
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FIREMEN's BENEVOLENT FUND PRESIDENTS (Volunteer Department)
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1851: Patrick Curran
1853: Christopher Godwin 1855: John W. Miller 1857: Cornelius H. Garrison 1859: Jonathan W. Hocket 1861: John Brush 1863: John Brush 1865: William Hamilton 1867: William Sweeney 1869: James Dougherty 1871: John H. Crosby 1873: James Dougherty 1875: James Dougherty 1877: John L. Raymond 1879: John Johnston 1881: Peter Zeluff 1883: Robert Birmingham 1885: James F. Zeluff 1888: W. B. Campbell |
1852: William Sykes
1854: Alfred Inglis 1856: John Bowering 1858: William Douglass 1860: John B. Van Blarcom 1862: John Brush 1864: John H. Hindle 1866: Jacob H. O'Neil 1868: Edgar Taylor 1870: William Pierce 1872: Robert Burns 1874: William F. Miller 1876: James Standish 1878: John Johnson 1880: Alexander Burk 1882: James Burgess 1884: Robert Birmingham 1887: Samuel Holt |
Firemen's Benevolent Fund reorganized under Paid Department
Renamed Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association
Renamed Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association
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1890: William Campbell
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1896: George W. Dobson
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SUBSEQUENT FMBA PRESIDENTS (list incomplete)
John Condon - 1907
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Michael Ryan 1916 - Was also President of NJ State Firemen's Benevolent Fund in 1905
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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 1934
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August Peters - 1935 - 1939
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John Collins 1939-1947
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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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William "Flip" Filipelli Jr. 1979 - 1982 and 1986 - 1989
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Edward Banta 1983
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Michael Ventimiglia 1984-1985
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Avelino Fernandez 1990 - 1992
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Glen Vetrano 1993 - 1996
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Robert Allen 1997-1998
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Lee Mondelli 1999 - 2003
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William Filippelli III 2004-2007
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Michael McGorty 2008
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Carlos Pagan - 2010-2011
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Jerry Behnke 2014 - 2017
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Kyle Hughes 2018 - 2019
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Frank Petrelli 2020
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Frank Lozada 2021 - 2022
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Chronological History of FMBA
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
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
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
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.
February 7, 1862: FMBA to be incorporated
Guardian
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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May 17, 1870: FMBA meeting and election - William Pierce becomes president
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
Guardian
May 19, 1874: FBA meeting and elections - William Miller of Vigilant 6 elected as president
May 20 Press
September 6, 1876: FMBA having trouble meeting funeral expenses
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September 7 Press
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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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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 5, 1882: History of the Firemen's Benevolent Fund
Paterson Press
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May 12, 1883: Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association meeting - Officers elected
May 13 Press
February 20, 1884: FBA report
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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November 18, 1885: Quarterly meeting
Paterson Press
February 12, 1887: FMBA Meetings
Guardian
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Guardian
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November 15, 1887: FMBA meeting
November 16 Paterson Press
January 26, 1889: FMBA allocates $100 to burial of FF John Kerwin of Engine 9
Paterson Press
February 15, 1889: Future of organization as PFD transitions to a paid department discussed
February 16 Guardian
February 19, 1890: Reorganization of FMBA as PFD goes paid - - No name change
Guardian
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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
Paterson Press
February 6, 1895: Death benefit for widow of FF John W Thompson
Guardian
May 18, 1897: Annual Meeting
May 19 Paterson Daily Press
May 19, 1896: FMBA Officer election- George Dobson of Engine 2 becomes president
May 20 Paterson Daily Press
December 13, 1898: FMBA delegates called Blue Shirts, attend meeting in Trenton
October 13, 1898: Burial Association report
Paterson Daily Press
March 29, 1905: Pension Bill Signed
Paterson Daily Press
April 8 Paterson Daily Press
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April 20 Paterson Daily Press
October 30, 1905: FF Michael Ryan elected president of the NJ State FMBA
October 31 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 18, 1906: Burial fund meeting
Paterson Daily Press
January 4, 1909: Pension Fund trustees elected - Lieutenant Kane of Engine 3 and Captain Cusack of Truck 1.
Paterson Press
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Lieutenant Kane
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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)
Passaic County Historical Society Collection
December 11, 1914: Annual PFD Concert and Ball to benefit FMBA
December 10 Paterson Press
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December 12 Paterson Press
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April 30, 1916: First Annual Memorial Service by FMBA at Majestic Theatre
Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
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Dayspring Collection
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July 7, 1916: FMBA thanks citizens of Paterson for approving 2 platoon system
Evening News - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 7, 1918: Standard Pol Co makes donation to FMBA
1923 FF John Heffran FMBA appointment letter -- Dayspring Collection
1923 Officers
December 20, 1922 - Morning Call - Curtesy Jim Eifler
November 19, 1924: Obituary of FMBA President John Brady
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1925: Membership Card of John Heffran for NJ State FMBA (Branch 2)
Dayspring Collection
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
Courtesy Vince Zito - Vince Marchese Photo
September 5, 1935: 2nd Annual Outing of the "B" shift at Visentin's Grove in Fairlawn. Front row with white cloth on legs is FMBA President August Peters with Chief Coyle behind him. In last row, 7th from left (wearing a cap) is FF Harold LaRue.
Courtesy of Ira Matthews
December 4, 1936: FMBA 12th Annual Ball Ticket T view Ball Book CLICK HERE
Courtesy Vincent Zito
1938 Officers
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,.
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
Dayspring Collection
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March 17, 1942: FMBA Ball Invitation
Dayspring Collection
1942 Officers
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
1946 Officers
1947 Officers
January 23, 1947: Harry B Haines published of the Paterson News elected as an FMBA member.
Paterson Evening News
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.
Dayspring Colletion
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Dayspring Collection
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March 4, 1947 Paterson News
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.
Circa 1948: Labeled "at the Exempts" ? Exempt Home
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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Paterson News
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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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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
Courtesy of Christina De Vita Breit (Mayor's daughter)
Courtesy of Christina De Vita Breit (Mayor's daughter)
1950s Constitution
Dayspring Collection
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1953 "A" Shift Annual Outing - Dayspring Collection
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 ?
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,
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November 26, 1954: Chief Strathearn and FMBA-2 fire fighters solicit donations
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.
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
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,
Hancock Collection
December 6, 1958: FMBA donates to Community Chest
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.
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 19, 1959: Election Paterson Evening News
Courtesy Judith Ricciardi Cofrancesco
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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
Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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
Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
~1962-1965: FMBA Ball
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
Morning call - Hancock Collection
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
March 6 1963: Retired D/C Joe Bray gets lifetime FMBA membership Badge
March 8 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 28, 1963: New Exempt Fireman's Building at 226 Walnut Street to be dedicated April 28
December 24 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 29 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
Walnut Street
1963: FMBA Picnic
Photo from family of Courtesy Lacatena family
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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
FF John Heffran of E7 getting petition from Mr Alfred Doetwiler of 402 Pacific St
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Hancock Collection
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Bumper Sticker -- Dayspring Collection
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
Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
Courtesy Dugan Family
December 21, 1964: Annual FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
December 23 Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
March10, 1965: FMBA Ball Invitation
1965Ball Invitation
December 22, 1965: FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
~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)
Coach Art Nardin
FF Vic Didio is third from right in top row
April 14, 1966: FMBA donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 1966: FMBA receives a thank you for their $1600 donation for FDNY LODD
Courtesy Vincent Zito
December 22, 1966: Donation to Little Sisters of the Poor
Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 10, 1967 - 46th Annual Ball at Wayne Manor
1967 Ball
April 13, 1967: Contribution to Little Sisters of the Poor
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 16, 1967: FF Woody Woodruff Abe Greene of Evening News (Sports Editor), Chief Harold Kane & Captain Cartwright
Courtesy Sharon Woodruff
1967: Paterson's 150th Anniversary Parade
October 1967: PFOA contributes to a Newark LODD firefighter
Courtesy Richard Davenport
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 -
Courtesy Anthony Natoli
FMBA Picnic - Mid-late 1960s
Malzone collection
~ 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
Courtesy Janice Vest
Click to enlarge the following Frank Malzone Cheerleader Photos
Coach Art Nardin - Malzone photo
June 10, 1968: FMBA gift to American Cancer Society
Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 18, 1968: Donation to Salvation Army FMBA Director Fred Ricciardi & Acting Chief Dan Carroll
Paterson Evening News courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 19, 1968: Annual Christmas Donation to Little Sisters of Poor
Paterson Evening News Courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 16, 1969: William "Red" Mosca becomes FMBA President
June 17 1969 -- Hancock Collection
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Red Mosca
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October 15, 1969: Dinner for Ex-president Fred Ricciardi
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
FMBA Decals given to friends and supporters
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Firebox (Station) Pamphlets
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Softball T-Shirt
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.
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 1, 1970: FMBA president William "Red" Mosca receives "Man of the Year" plaque from Arrow Athletic club
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.
2005 Ball Book photo
December 1971: FMBA President Red Mosca & PFD Community Relations Bureau with FF Chick Mandara as Santa, stage a Christmas event
1972: FMBA (Local and State) Awards
Dayspring Collection
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Valor Award Robert Woodruff
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Chief Harold Kane, ? recipient, Russ Stephenson, Red Mosca, Bill Fillipelli
President Red Mosca and FF Russ Stephenson
1973: FMBA Beefsteak
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
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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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Man in center wearing suit if City Business Director Larry Worh, not Bill Forbes - Clip is courtesy Alice Filippelli
November 1974: Paterson firemen voted to retain the FMBA as the exclusive bargaining agent for their members.
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.
1977 State FMBA Bocce Champs - Hancock Collection
Joe Parkin Sr. - Frank Malzone photo
Above notice designed by William R Henderson (then chairman of FMBA Action Committee)
Bumper Sticker (by Ed Conklin) - related to Company Closings early 1980s -- Dayspring Collection
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. picketing at the corner of Getty & Madison Avenue in front of Lazzara's Bakery.
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April 1975 State FMBA Newspaper
April 21, 1977: FMBA Ball
April 1977
1977 Ball
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December 19, 1977: Christmas gift project with teachers. Captain Kilgour, Bill Filippelli and Russ Stephenson
Paterson News curtesy Dennis Morrison
May 19, 1978: 53rd Annual ball - Presentations to previous FMBA Presidents
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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
June 1979: FMBA Picnic: On left: Bill Hernderson, "Fat" John Mattia, Ron Sasso - on right Ted Galus, Len Sais, Rob Effenburger
Courtesy Michelle Sasso
September 11, 1979: FMBA Convention
John Alexander, Ron Sasso, Bill Henderson, Joe Guerrieri- Courtesy Michelle Sasso
May 3, 1981: Valor Awards at FMBA Ball (Ball was April 7)
FF at right is George Krehel of Truck 3
June 26, 1981: FMBA notice re closing of firehouses.
McGuire Collection
March 1982 - FMBA Beefsteak Joe Parkin Sr. received his helmet on a plaque - presented by Joe Parkin Jr.
Standing, L-R: Chief Kane, Capt Frank Malzone, Edward Kane, Capt Patsy Fusaro, Capt Warren Gallagher, Capt Nicholas Ricciardi-active, Chief's Aide Anthony Zisa, Capt Harry Davatelis, William "Flip" Filippelli-President FMBA #2, B/C John Elwood-active.
Seated, L-R: Joe Parkin Sr, Chief's Aide Pellegrino Vitale, Capt George Kulick, Harry Stryker, Chief's Aide Russel Stephenson & Harold Nicholas. The beefsteak took place in the winter of 1982.
Standing, L-R: Chief Kane, Capt Frank Malzone, Edward Kane, Capt Patsy Fusaro, Capt Warren Gallagher, Capt Nicholas Ricciardi-active, Chief's Aide Anthony Zisa, Capt Harry Davatelis, William "Flip" Filippelli-President FMBA #2, B/C John Elwood-active.
Seated, L-R: Joe Parkin Sr, Chief's Aide Pellegrino Vitale, Capt George Kulick, Harry Stryker, Chief's Aide Russel Stephenson & Harold Nicholas. The beefsteak took place in the winter of 1982.
Photo courtesy FF James Anthony
Circa April 1982: Letter to Newspaper editor from FMBA Public Relations Officer Mike Ventimiglia
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
Hancock Collection
December 1982: Supreme Court does not rule in favor of Paterson Firemen
Hancock Collection
July 6, 1983: New FMBA president addresses city council
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
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
Courtesy Sharon Woodruff
1983: 1983 ANNUAL BALLFMBA Ball held May 3, 1983
1983 Ball Book
November 6, 1984: McDonalds to help raise funds for PFD equipment
News clip courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 1985: FMBA Bulletin - re 60th Annual Ball Ball was April 26, 1985
Hancock Collection
October 3, 1985: Local business donates to FMBA
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
Letter from President William Filippelli
December 1985: FMBA Bulletin
1986 FMBA Ball: Presidents ring presented to Michael Ventimiglia by William Filippelli
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July 4, 1986:
Captain Dave Haycock Collection
Former FMBA Presidents. L-R Joe White, William J Filippelli and Fred Ricciardi at FMBA Hall
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.
March 30, 1993: PFA Essay Writing contest for students
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 28, 1993: PFA offers prizes for student posters
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 2, 1995: United Way event PFA President Glen Vetrano
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 24, 1995: PFA's X-mas toy giving
Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Late 1990s - Christmas gathering of active and retired firefighters
On the floor: Manny Torres, Al Kahwaty, Lennie Saia. Seated on chairs L-R: Ron Sasso, Mike Ross, Joe Parkin Sr., Frank Calamita, Bob Renne, Bob Woodruff, and Donnie McDaniels. Standing L-R are Tom Baldwin, Ed McCran, Bob Salmanowitz, Bill Henderson, Rich Hoffman, Ed Allen, John Alexander, Artie Menzo, John Ferrarella, Vinnie Frey, Chief Jim Pasquariello, Norman Morley, Howie Morcom, Roy Vonder Hayden, Bob Meyers, BC Tommy Coppo, John Mandara, John Sellitto
FMBA Cheerleaders
FMBA sponsored youth football (Natoli/Salmanowitz Collection)
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September 2001 NJ State Fireman's FMBA Bulletin
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
2015
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2016: Ball Book
2016 PFA Ball Book
December 15, 2016: PFA Vehicle shown at Lakeview FH
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
PFA-1 Paterson Firefighters Association President
PFA-2 Paterson Firefighters Association Vice President
2019: PFA Flag
2021: Officers and Trustees
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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
2022-2024 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
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
November 2022: New website profile picture
November/December 2022: Fill the Boot Campaign
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December 2022: retired PFA Card
August 1, 2023: PFA - "National Night Out"
October 1, 2023: As both parties prepare to meet with a state appointed arbitrator for a second time on October 2, members of Paterson FMBA Local 202, the union that represents Paterson’s Fire Officers, called on the Sayegh Administration to settle the long-running contract dispute. For full details CLICK HERE