It’s that time of year! The 2024 Clifton Fire Department Pet Food Drive begins today!
You can drop off dog and cat food donations in the bin on the front porch of Clifton Fire HQ (the yellow house on City Hall property). For easy and convenient ordering, scan our Amazon Wishlist QR code, which also includes some extra special supplies for the animals.
Let’s STOCK THE PANTRY SHELVES and make this a WARM & COZY season for the shelter animals!
All items will be included in our 12th Annual Holiday Delivery, scheduled for December 2024.
Please feel free to share this flyer with friends and family. Thank you to everyone supporting the Clifton Animal Shelter!
FF Arthur Weber, Congrats on your Retirement!
FMBA 21 would like to congratulate FF Arthur Weber on his retirement after 24 years of service.
Good luck in your retirement and future endeavors!
Retirement Audio Clip from Clifton Fire Department Radio
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day – Knights of Columbus
The Clifton Knights of Columbus proudly present their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” dinner, a night of celebration, camaraderie, and tradition! Join us on Saturday, November 16th, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip Church.
Tickets are $50, with contact details on the flyer below.
Don’t miss this special occasion as one of our own, FMBA member Michael Rowan is honored with the prestigious Brehan of the Year Award.
Smoke Detector Installs 2024
Clifton FMBA 21 was proud to partner with Rebuilding Together North Jersey and the American Red Cross for a successful Fire Safety Day event on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Over 50 volunteers joined forces to enhance fire safety in the Botany Village section of Clifton, installing 600 smoke detectors (donated by the Red Cross) with 10-year lithium batteries, as well as carbon monoxide detectors in homes throughout the area. Along with the installations, educational materials were provided to each homeowner, raising awareness about fire safety and prevention. It was a meaningful effort to protect and educate our community!
Clifton FMBA 21 – Fire Safety Day 2024
Clifton FMBA 21 Teams Up with Red Cross and Rebuilding Together North Jersey for Fire Safety Day: Volunteers Needed!
Clifton FMBA 21 is proud to partner with Rebuilding Together North Jersey and the American Red Cross for a Fire Safety Day event on Saturday, October 5, 2024. We’ll be joining over 50 volunteers in an effort to increase fire safety by installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes located in the Botany Village section of Clifton. Together, we’ll be installing 600 smoke detectors (donated by the Red Cross) equipped with 10-year lithium batteries, as well as carbon monoxide detectors. In addition to installations, we’ll leave educational materials with each homeowner, helping to raise awareness about fire safety.
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: Volunteers arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a light breakfast, followed by a brief training session, a group photo by the fire truck, and team assignments.
Where: Homes on Exchange, James, Lincoln Place, Harrison Place, Arthur, and Cutler Streets.
Support and Partnerships
The American Red Cross is providing tools, equipment, and staff to support our efforts. Columbia Bank and PSE&G have graciously provided funding to make this event possible.
We’ll be working in teams of four, and we’re especially looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to join each group, as many of the homeowners in the neighborhood may feel more comfortable speaking Spanish. Importantly, our focus will be on installing life-saving detectors and raising awareness of fire safety and carbon monoxide incidents.
How Can You Get Involved?
We’re asking for our Clifton FMBA 21 members to step up and join the volunteer efforts. Your experience and commitment to safety are critical to making this day a success. Use the sign-up sheet below to confirm your participation.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAFA822A7FFCE9-51744312-clifton#
This is an amazing opportunity for us to join forces with our community and help make Clifton safer. Let’s show up strong and make a real difference! We hope to see you there!
Stay safe,
Clifton FMBA 21
We’re so excited for our fire safety day this Saturday, the 5th! We will be meeting in the Clifton Municipal Parking lot located at 218 Dayton Avenue, Clifton, NJ, 07011 at 8AM. Just look for our tents and tables to sign-in and grab your t-shirt. We’ll kick things off with a brief training session before breaking into teams to head out to homes. All supplies will be provided, and we can’t wait to have a great event with everyone! See you there!
Clifton Firefighter’s Foundation – 1st Golf Outing – 2024
The First Annual Clifton Firefighter’s Foundation Golf Outing was a massive success! It was a day filled with fun, laughter, and camaraderie as members of our department, retirees, and neighboring fire/police departments came together.
This premier event not only delivered a day of spirited competition, fun, and mingling but also supported a noble cause. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s mission as a 501c3 Non-Profit, which passionately supports various charitable organizations throughout the City of Clifton.
Attendees enjoyed perfect weather, challenging holes, and the chance to catch up with old friends while meeting new ones. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our generous sponsors who made this day possible. Be sure to scroll through the event photos and relive the memorable moments from this incredible day!
Special thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers!
For more, visit our Golf Outing page.
NJ FMBA Convention 2024
FMBA 21 members FF Bradley and FF Ciccone proudly participated in the pipes and drums band to open the 128th annual NJFMBA convention in Atlantic City. Additionally, several of our members supported and took part in the annual Mark A. Virag Memorial Golf Outing. Our Clifton FMBA cornhole team also competed in the Mark Virag Memorial Cancer Fund Cornhole Tournament. While we didn’t come out on top this year, we’re determined to return stronger next year. Congratulations to @patersonfmba for winning the 2024 Cornhole Tournament!
Yankee Game 9-11-24
On September 11, 2024, members of Clifton FMBA 21 and Clifton PBA 36 gathered for a memorable evening at Yankee Stadium. The occasion was especially significant, as it marked both the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and First Responder Night at the ballpark. United by a shared sense of community and pride, the group enjoyed not only the thrill of the game but also the camaraderie that comes from years of service and friendship. The night was filled with laughter, excitement, and a sense of unity, as both departments took a well-deserved break to bond over America’s favorite pastime. It was a memorable night for all, symbolizing the strong ties between Clifton’s first responders.
FMBA 21 Winter Coat Drive
Do you have a coat that doesn’t fit? Or one that you just don’t wear? Donate your new coats, old coats, and warm coats for both adults and children to help keep someone else warm this winter. The coats will be cleaned and distributed to Clifton charities, residents and families in need. We thank Deluxe Cleaners and Saveway Cleaners for donating their laundering services and we thank you for your generosity to help keep others warm this winter season!
Donation drop-offs can be made at any Clifton firehouse. Our locations are below:
Clifton Fire Station 1, 69 1st Street, Clifton, NJ 07011
Clifton Fire Station 2, 7 Dumont Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
Clifton Fire Station 3, 180 Mahar Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
Clifton Fire Station 4, 144 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07014
Clifton Fire Station 5, 51 Brighton Road, Clifton, NJ 07012
Clifton Fire Station 6, 1202 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013