Representing the Career Firefighters of the City of Clifton NJ Fire Department
Toys for Tots – Annual Toy Drive
Clifton FMBA 21 is proud to announce our Annual Toy Drive in partnership with Toys for Tots! Starting November 29th through December 20th, we’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys to bring holiday joy to children in need.
Your generosity helps brighten the season for so many families in our community. Thank you for your continued support in making the holidays magical for every child!
December 8, Sunday – P3
Power of One’s 7th Annual Children’s Christmas Party
Italian American COOP Hall – 282 Parker Avenue
11am-1pm Set-Up, Kitchen Prep
1pm-4pm Check-in, activities, clean-up
Point of Contact for questions – Willie Espinoza E1P4
December 14, Saturday – P1
Candyland – City Hall Complex
5pm-8pm ( 2? Volunteers 5pm-7pm? )
Accept coat donations and hand out candy canes.
Setup of FMBA 21 Tent
Point of Contact for questions – Steven Turi E4P1
FMBA 21 would like to congratulate DC Craig Hopkins on his retirement after 30 years of service.
Good luck in your retirement and future endeavors!
Retirement Audio Clip from Clifton Fire Department Radio
The Clifton FMBA 21 recently concluded its Annual Coat Drive, collecting nearly 300 coats with the help of generous donations from Clifton residents. Throughout October, Clifton firehouses served as drop-off locations, allowing the community to come together to support those in need. The coats were then delivered to St. Peter’s Haven. Thank you to all who contributed to making this drive a success—your generosity has brought warmth to many this season.
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!
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
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.
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 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!
