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Clifton Girl Scouts

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The Clifton Girl Scouts recently visited Fire Station 4 to learn more about the firefighting profession and spend time with our crew. During their visit, they had the opportunity to see the apparatus up close, ask questions, and gain insight into the work we do every day.

Of course, no visit would be complete without a little tradition, the Scouts also brought along their famous cookies and made a few sales to our firefighters!

We’re proud to support the Clifton Girl Scouts and always enjoy opportunities to connect with members of our community. Thank you for stopping by!

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FF Frank Neuberger, Congrats on your retirement!

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FMBA 21 would like to congratulate Firefighter Frank Neuberger on his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service. We also thank Frank for his honorable military service to our country. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Best wishes for a happy retirement and continued success in all future endeavors.

Retirement Audio Clip from Clifton Fire Department Radio

FF Miguel Cortes, Congrats on your retirement!

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FMBA 21 would like to congratulate Firefighter Miguel Cortes on his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service. We also thank him for his honorable military service to our country.

Best wishes for a happy retirement and continued success in all future endeavors.

Retirement Audio Clip from Clifton Fire Department Radio

Shovel Your Hydrant — It Matters

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Fire hydrant covered in snow during winter.
Clear snow around fire hydrants to ensure quick access in emergencies.

Shovel Your Hydrant — It Matters

After a snowfall, please take a moment to clear the nearest fire hydrant.

If a hydrant is buried or frozen, firefighters may not be able to use it. If we can’t see it, we can’t use it. And if we have to go to the next hydrant — sometimes 500 feet or more away — fire suppression is delayed.

That delay can cost lives and property.

Shoveling a hydrant keeps it visible, prevents freezing, and helps firefighters get water faster when every second counts.

Oldest Clifton Retiree

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Pictured is Angelo Palatini, the oldest living retiree of the Clifton Fire Department. Angelo recently celebrated an incredible milestone—his 99th birthday.

In recognition of his years of service and lifelong connection to the Clifton Fire family, Angelo was proudly presented with an FMBA Local 21 blanket from the Clifton Exempt Firemen’s Association.

Happy belated 99th Birthday, Angelo, and thank you for your service to the City of Clifton.

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Congrats to our New Recruits

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Congratulations to our newest recruits who graduated from the Fire Academy today.

These new members have successfully completed the fire suppression portion of their training. Over the next few weeks, they will continue with in-house training here in Clifton before beginning their EMT training.

Congratulations to Carlos Marin and John Gaspar Jr. on this outstanding achievement, and welcome to the Clifton Fire Department and Clifton FMBA 21.

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Power of One Christmas Party 2025

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Clifton FMBA 21, PBA 36, and Clifton High School Key Club Join Forces for Power of One Annual Children’s Christmas Party

The holiday spirit was in full swing this weekend as Clifton FMBA Local 21, Clifton PBA Local 36, and the Clifton High School Key Club partnered with Kim Castellano and the Power of One organization for the annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Clifton Italian American Club.

Children of all ages lined up with excitement for an early visit with Santa, each receiving a special gift to kick off the Christmas season. The event was filled with smiles, laughter, and holiday cheer as families came together to celebrate.

Members of FMBA 21 and PBA 36, along with the dedicated students of the Key Club, volunteered their time to cook and serve food to guests—ensuring a warm meal and a welcoming environment for all who attended. Their teamwork and community spirit helped make the day memorable and meaningful.

It was truly a fun-filled day that highlighted strength of our community, the power of giving, and the joy of bringing smiles to children during the holiday season.

Coat Drive 2025 Success!

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Our annual coat drive has officially wrapped up, and we’re happy to share that it was another great success!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference in our community.

Please note: the drive has now ended. If anyone still wishes to donate, we kindly ask that coats be dropped off directly at a local church or donation bin.