Representing the Career Firefighters of the City of Clifton NJ Fire Department
For all those who have placed orders for the Paul Wendling Tee Shirt Fundraiser, we are currently organizing the orders for your convenience. You may collect your order at our FMBA 21 Union Hall, located at 219 Valley Road. The pickup date is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Our very own Clifton FMBA 21 member and Clifton Fire Department Historian Charles Stauhs set up a showcase at the Allwood Branch Library. Please stop in to check out a collection of Clifton Fire Department memorabilia and historic photographs. Also available for lending is several copies of our 100th Anniversary Book donated by author and former Department Chief Kevin McCarthy. Fire Prevention Month is an important time to raise awareness about fire safety. This display is excellent way to honor the history of the department and educate people about fire safety.
Congrats to two of our members for making Firehouse Magazine. FF Oleg Skachko and LT Mark Drew received a community service award for the efforts of arranging donations of protective equipment for the people of Ukraine. See the article below.
Paterson Firefighters Foundation will be hosting a Tricky Tray & Pasta Dinner for one of their firefighters who was recently paralyzed due to an accident on his way to work for his 24 hour shift.
The event will take place on October 24, 2023 at 6pm at Bishop Manning Hall 173 Ramsey Street in Paterson NJ. Tickets are $60.
See below flyer for more information.
Our thoughts and prayers to our fellow brothers and sisters in the Newark Fire Department.
Firefighter Acabou was a part of Engine 16 on Ferry Street, while Firefighter Brooks worked for the Engine 27/Ladder 4 team on Elm Road.
Happy 4th of July from Clifton FMBA 21!
Please take a moment to review grilling and firework safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association.
FMBA 21 would like to express condolences to the family of retired Firefighter Paul F. Passenti Jr.
Firefighter Paul F. Passenti Jr.
December 9, 1942 – June 26, 2023
Funeral Details for Paul F. Passenti Jr.:
Marrocco’s Funeral Home is located at 470 Colfax Avenue Clifton NJ 07013
Friday, June 30, 2023
1 to 3 PM
There will be a private cremation after the viewing service.
Clifton FMBA 21 will participate in the 2023 Tank Pull sponsored by the St Philip Knights of Columbus. The event will occur this Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 8 am at 1100 Clifton Avenue. Members of Clifton FMBA 21 will take part in pulling an 80,000-pound tank to commemorate those who have been wounded in combat and will ensure their service will not be forgotten. This year, members of FMBA 21 will be wearing tee shirts with the name of our fallen Brother Daniel Meeks who passed away at a young age to health problems. Daniel Meeks was a Clifton Firefighter and Marine Veteran who passed away at 31 years of age due to a brain tumor. He had a short time with the Clifton Fire Department but his character and service to the USMC will not be forgotten. Please come by and support our team in this fantastic fundraising event!
ATTENTION CLIFTON FMBA 21 TANK PULL TEAM MEMBERS:
Please arrive at 0830 behind Police HQ. Our pull time is 0924am and Clifton PBA 36 will be shuttling us over to the event in their honor guard van. If you have not signed up and would like to join in, just show up to the event! Hope to see you all there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fafa822a7ffce9-fmba3#/
FMBA 21 would like to express condolences to the family of retired Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Swan.
Deputy Chief Leonard Swan
August 27, 1943 – May 18, 2023
Funeral Details for Leonard Swan:
A private cremation already took place with the family. The memorial service information is as follows:
Shook Funeral Home is located at 639 Van Houten Ave Clifton NJ 07013
Friday, May 26, 2023
5 to 8 PM
Attention all members, the family is requesting an honor guard for the service.
Ret. Dep. Chief Leonard Swan, CFD, 79, of Clifton, passed away on May 18, 2023. Born in Passaic, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. A parishioner of St. Paul’s RC Church, Leonard proudly served his country in the US Army, 1st Cavalry Division, during the Vietnam War.
Leonard joined the Clifton Fire Department in October 1968, he became Lieutenant in 1978, Captain in 1988, and Deputy Chief in November 1991, retiring in 2002 after 33 years of service, and had served as the Region III representative of the NJ Paid Fire Deputy Chiefs Association.
After retiring, Leonard was an Adjunct Professor at Passaic County Community College and a substitute teacher at Eastside High School and the Harp Academy, Paterson. Later, he worked as a Probation Officer for the Passaic County Probation Office, Paterson, for many years. Leonard was a member of the Clifton Elks Lodge #1569, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #510, FMBA # 21, and numerous civic organizations.
Beloved husband for over 50 years of Carol (Stramiello) Swan. Devoted father of Anthony T. Swan of Clifton. Dear brother of Robert, Albert, and William Swan.
Memorial Gathering Friday 5-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton.
FMBA 21 members,
We are planning to take part and enter a FMBA team into the 2023 Tank Pull. We are looking for a 20 member team on June 11th to pull a tank. We have done it in the past with great success and in memory of Clifton Firefighter and Marine Veteran Dan Meeks. Dan Meeks passed away at 31 years of age due to a brain tumor. Let your shift VPs know as soon as possible if you can attend. Active and retirees welcome. PBA 36 will have a team as well. If anyone is interested in being the team captain, contact President Daniel Schwaner.
