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!
Category: Event
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
NJ Firemen’s Home Golf Outing 2024
Clifton FMBA 21 participated in the NJ Firemen’s Home Golf Outing and proudly sponsored a hole during the event. This fundraiser supports the NJ Firemen’s Home located in Boonton, NJ, which serves as a residence for 80 career and volunteer firefighters. The home offers essential care for residents who require assistance due to age, special needs, or lack of family support. The NJ firemen’s home also includes a small museum displaying equipment, photos, and memorabilia from around the entire state.
Unity Summer Fundraiser
FMBA 21 proudly supports the Unity Summer Fundraiser at School 4. This event brings together the school community to raise funds for essential educational resources and extracurricular programs. By partnering with School 4, FMBA 21 demonstrates its commitment to fostering unity in our community.
Food Drive 2024
During May, FMBA 21 set up collection points at all Clifton fire stations to gather non-perishable foods for St. Peter’s Haven. Thank you Brother Steve Turi for arranging this fundraiser.
Founded in 1986 as a ministry of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Clifton, Saint Peter’s Haven is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to feeding the hungry and aiding the homeless.
Saint Peter’s Haven offers services focused on supplemental food assistance, transitional housing, and casework services, helping families maintain a sense of normalcy and empowerment as they navigate challenging times. We collaborate with other social services to ensure families receive all available benefits, including veteran benefits, housing and food subsidies, and cash assistance.
Tank Pull 2024
Our FMBA 21 Tank Pull team for 2024 made a strong showing today, demonstrating our commitment to supporting this annual event and our veterans. With pride, we unveiled our new tent, a valuable addition for our future community engagements. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us, engaging in conversations and showing their support. The Tank Pull Challenge symbolizes resilience, pushing participants to defy the odds by moving an 80,000-pound tank on a flatbed truck. It’s a rallying cry to embrace the challenge and conquer the seemingly impossible. Participation in this competition not only honors our veterans, especially those wounded in combat, but also ensures their sacrifices are remembered and respected.