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NJ FMBA Convention 2024

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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!

FMBA 21 Winter Coat Drive

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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

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Tank Pull 2024

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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.

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Promotion & Awards Ceremony 2024

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The Clifton Fire Department held a Promotion and Awards Ceremony on May 15, 2024.

Acting Fire Chief Craig Hopkins promoted the following members of the department:

Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief: Daniel Collins & William LeGates

Promoted to Fire Captain: Jeffrey Bracken, Travis McAuley, Jason McGurk, & John Sinke

Promoted to Fire Lieutenant: Scott Hoitsma, Jonathan Nourse, Daniel Hook, & Arthur Veale III

Promotion & Awards Ceremony 2024

Firefighter of the Year: FF Derek Cotten

EMT of the Year:FF Jacqueline Kueken

Exceptional Duty Awards: FF Robert Hoogmoed, FF Michael Jallad, DC Daniel Collins, FF Paul Holzach, FF Elliot Darisaw, FF Michael Cromey, FF Michael Ciccone, FF Bryan Roldan, & FF Patrick Ranft

Exceptional Duty Awards: DC Daniel Collins, FF Elliot Darisaw, & FF Paul Holzach

Civilian Life Saving Award: Dr. Wayne Gangi

Letters of Appreciation: Nicolette Towing, ECRB Towing, Anthony’s Towing

FMBA 21 Toys for Tots 2023

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FMBA 21 extends our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who generously contributed to our Toys for Tots fundraiser. Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on the lives of children in need during this holiday season. Donated toys gathered from our six fire stations have been transported and are now being distributed to families in need through the Boys and Girls Club. Thanks to your donations, we were able to collect a remarkable number of toys that will bring joy and smiles to the faces of countless children.