PATERSON FIRE HISTORY
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    • 2010 AND LATER
  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
    • THE SIMONTONS
    • THE SWEENEYS
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
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  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
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    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
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    • PARADES PAID DEPT
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    • SISTER LORETTA
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    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
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McLaughlin Family of Firefighters

Four generations of McLaughlins have served the Paterson Fire Department.  Joseph McLaughlin was appointed to the Paterson Fire Department as a Firefighter on July 1, 1912 and served until May 1, 1944.  His son, Edward was appointed December 1, 1956 and served as a Deputy Fire Chief until his retirement on April 1, 1989. The third generation McLaughlin, Edward Jr., was appointed Firefighter November 26, 1979.   He rose to the ranks of Deputy Fire Chief, serving as Executive Officer, until his retirement on July 1, 2010.  The fourth generation McLaughlin, Matthew, was appointed as a Firefighter on June 18, 2012 and is presently assigned to Ladder Company 1.  Collectively, the McLaughlin's have over 100 cumulative years of service (and counting) with the Paterson Fire Department. Of interest is that Joseph also had a brother that served at PFD: Captain James McLaughlin appointed in 1915.
  • Firefighter Joseph McLaughlin                   Served July 1, 1912 – May 1, 1944
  • Captain James McLaughlin                         Served June 1, 1915 - September 14, 1948
  • Deputy Chief Edward J. McLaughlin Sr.     Served December 1, 1956 - April 1, 1989
  • Deputy Chief Edward J. McLaughlin Jr.      Served November 26, 1979 – July 1, 2010
  • Firefighter Matthew McLaughlin                 Appointed June 18, 2012 – 
  • Battalion Chief Jackson Brock                     Appointed January 6, 1996 -
Fireman Joseph A. McLaughlin was appointed on July 1, 1912. He served Truck 3 located at Godwin and Auburn Streets. He retired 1944 and died on September 18, 1948. His last name was often misspelled in various Ball Books as McLoughlin
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Paterson Chronicle June 22, 1913 - #16 in a series on PFD
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Until 1920, Truck 3 used a horse pulled combination chemical / ladder truck (built in 1893 and rebuilt in 1906). It was the last horse-drawn apparatus in Paterson to respond to an alarm (its last run was July 4, 1920)
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Truck Company 3, A Shift in 1936 Ball Book - with misspellings in legend
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1936 ball Book -
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Joseph McLaughlin
Apparatus in 1936 was a 1932 75' Ahrens Fox aerial (barely seen behind the closed doors in above photo)
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Photo of Truck 3 in 1948
Passing of FF Joseph McLaughlin
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September 18, 1948

James McLaughlin- Appointed PFD June 1, 1915 - Brother of Joseph McLaughlin - Served Engine 1 as firefighter and then promoted to Captain at Engine 1 at Central Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street in July 1928. Later served Engine 13 on 23rd Avenue. Passed away in 1943 while still on the job
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July 3, 1928 Morning Call
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Captain James McLaughlin 1936 ball Book
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Engine 13 Ahrens Fox Pumper used in 1936 by Engine 13
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Engine 13 at 23rd Avenue Firehouse - 1936 Ball Book
Passing of Captain James McLaughlin January 29, 1943
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Paterson Evening News

Edward J. McLaughlin Sr.  –Served US Navy as Radioman 2/c March 10, 1944 thru June 9, 1946 Appointed to PFD December 1, 1956 – Promoted to Captain Served at Engine 6 and 13. Promoted to Deputy Chief Deputy Chief April 1, 1972 - Served as a drillmaster - Retired April 1, 1989
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Captain Ed McLaughlin - 1971 photo
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Men of Engine 13 with 1948 Mack pumper: ​In front L-R: Victor G. LaRegina, William McVey, Nicholas D'Amico, Captain Robert U. Marion, Captain Edward McLaughlin. On apparatus Carl E. Larson, Richard Korger, Anthony Cappello, Stuart McKay.
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Deputy Chief Ed J McLaughlin - 1989 Ball Book
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1975 Physical Fitness initiative - Standing L-R: John Harris, Harold Wilson, Bill Shortway, Vince Scarmozza, DC Ed McLaughlin Sr (in center), John Holderman (next 3 are not PFD). Kneeling L-R: Joe Forbes, Norman Morley, Arnold Fry, Joe Francese, John Duffy
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1981 - Assistant Chief Joe Dayspring and DC Ed McLaughlin

Edward J. McLaughlin Jr. - Served as Sergeant in US Air Force August 20, 1973 thru August 19, 1977 – Appointed to PFD on November 26, 1979. Promoted to Captain January 9, 1994.  Promoted to Battalion Chief February 24, 1998.  Promoted to Deputy Chief May 14, 2004. Became Executive Officer in 2004 - Retired February 1, 2011​
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Firefighter Edward J McLaughlin Jr
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1989 Ball Book - Engine 8 at Hillcrest Firehouse
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1996 Ball Book - Captain Ed McLaughlin Jr at Engine 7 Grand Street
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Captain Ed J McLaughlin Jr. 1994 Ball Book
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BC Edward J McLaughlin Jr. 1998 Ball Book
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DC Edward J McLaughlin Jr. 2006 all Book
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DC Ed J McLaugghlin Jr is in front row - 2nd officer from right
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DC Ed J McLaughlin Jr with Captain Ed McGrady
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2011 Ball Book

Matthew McLaughlin - appointed June 18, 2012 - Serves at Ladder 1
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FF matt McLaughlin
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Matt at Training Academy in 2012
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Jason Brock who was appointed to PFD on January 10, 1996 (served at Engline 3) is the step son of DC Edward J McLaughlin Jr.  and the step-brother of Matthew McLaughlin. FF Brock was promoted to Captain on June 11, 2010 at Ladder 2 and then to Battalion Chief August 9, 2019. He retired February 1, 2023.
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Photo as a Captain
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1996 ball Book - Engine Company 3 - Lakeview Firehouse
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2000 Ball Book
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2001 Ball Book
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July 4, 2020 - East 24th Street 2nd alarm

June 30, 2017: McLaughlin Family Dedication Plaque for Engine 5   
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Now Affixed to Engine Company 5 pumper
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Chief Postorino in white cap presenting the plaque. DC Ed McLaughlin Jr in rear with red time and at rear on right in uniform are Matt McLaughlin and then Captain Json Brock
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Engine 5
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Engine 5 with plaque visible exiting Riverside Firehouse
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  • HOME
  • OVERVIEW
    • FIRST CENTURY
    • EVENTS 1890-1894
    • EVENTS 1895-1899
    • EVENTS 1900-1910
    • EVENTS 1911-1919
    • EVENTS 1920-1939
    • EVENTS 1940-1959
    • EVENTS 1960-1979
    • EVENTS 1980-1999
    • EVENTS 2000-2019
    • EVENTS 2020-2023
  • FIREFIGHTERS
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • OBITUARIES / DEATHS
    • 1889-1919 DEATHS
    • 1920-1939 DEATHS
    • 1940-1959 DEATHS
    • 1960-1969 DEATHS
    • 1970-1979 DEATHS
    • 1980-1999 DEATHS
    • 2000-2009 DEATHS
    • 2010 AND LATER
  • NOTABLE FIREFIGHTERS
    • CALAMITA FAMILY
    • CAPTAIN JOHN WEBER
    • CUSACK FAMILY
    • FLEMING FAMILY
    • GERARD DUGAN
    • HANCOCK FAMILY
    • HENRY OTIS HARRIS
    • ISAAC FELICIANO
    • JOHN GILMORE
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MARIANI FAMILY
    • McLAUGHLIN FAMILY
    • SALMANOWITZ BROTHERS
    • THE SIMONTONS
    • THE SWEENEYS
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • SPECIAL OP EVENTS
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
  • 1907 GUARDIAN
  • 1936 HEARD & SEEN COLUMN
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
    • FIRE BOXES & STANCHIONS
    • EVRS STATION LIST
  • FIRE VIDEOS 1991-2011
  • FIRE VIDEOS 2014-2022
  • DOCUDRAMAS
  • APPARATUS
  • APPARATUS VIDEOS
  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • PFD STORIES
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
    • MILITARY
    • PARADES PAID DEPT
    • RED MASS
    • RESCUES
    • RETIREMENTS
    • SISTER LORETTA
    • SPORTS
    • THEATRE DETAIL
  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT PETS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • 1815-1890 VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • 1888 HISTORICAL SUMMARY
    • LOOKING BACKWARDS
    • VOLUNTEER PARADES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS >
      • CHIEF ELECTIONS
      • CHIEF BIOS
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • ENGINE CO APPARATUS LIST
    • OLD GOOSENECK
    • JEFFERS STEAMER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
    • EXEMPT 1892 BALL
    • EXEMPT BY-LAWS 1902
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
    • FMBA BY-LAWS
    • FMBA 1949 FOLLIES
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1921 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
    • 1936 JANUARY PICTORIAL
    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1941 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1942 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1943 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1944 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1945 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1946 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1947 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1948 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1949 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1950 ANNUAL BALL
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    • 1961 ANNUAL BALL
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    • 2005 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2010 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2011 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2014 ANNUAL BALL
    • 2016 ANNUAL BALL
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • PFH CONTRIBUTORS
  • ORAL HISTORY
  • STATISTICS
  • CONTACT
  • CITY OF PATERSON