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The banquet started with a memorial service to honor two people who passed away in 1998: James Nittolo, a member of Arcadia Hose Co., and Ladies Auxilian Hazel Dobbelaere were honored with a tribute by Norman Waterman. Richard Laitenberger of Union Hill, honored guest and emcee for the evening, introduced and recognized all guests. George Comella stood to be recognized for his 50 years of service to the Department. (Pictured to his right is Lindy Pulver, who has 50-plus years. If you see Lindy on Thursday, Feb. 4, wish him a happy 79th birthday!) Earl Fagner presented 25- and 50-year membership awards. (Pictured at top of story
are Bernie Henson, Ron Ahrans and Frank Russell, Jr. receiving their 25-year pins from
Earl.)
Saturday night, those honored for their many hours of training included Paul Chetney. The evening reminded everyone of the long history of firefighting in Newark and
Arcadia. Records show that as early as 1835, a fire company manned town-owned, hand-drawn
fire equipment. Engine Company #1 (Deluge Hose Co.) and Arcadia Fire Co. #2 were both
formed in 1859, soon after the 1853 incorporation of the Village of Newark.
Also pictured are Ken Graf and Dan Henson.
And Dave Greco as he presents to Jeff Miller (Fire Chief Jim Murphy is pictured in the background.) The "coveted" Red Heart Awards are given to those in the department involved in a humorous (and usually embarrassing) incident while in the line of duty. This year, the Red Hearts went to Jeff Miller, Miguel Quinones, and Scott Stell. A buffet dinner was enjoyed by all; music and dancing following the banquet. (Pictured with their Red Heart awards are Quinones and Miller.) Click here to read more about Newark Fire Dept. History. Copyright © 1999 |
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The Newark Fire Department Annual Banquet
was held at the Elks Lodge Saturday night.
By the turn of the century, there were at
least three other fire companies in existence. They were Protective Extinguisher Co.,
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. and the New York Central Hose Co.
