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Congrats to Sandy Petro | ||||
| Congratulations are in order to Sandy Petro, as she has been hired by Fairfax Count Virginia for the position of firefighter. Unfortunately for us she has to report for duty on Sunday September 9th. CONGRATULATIONS FIREFIGHTER PETRO!! and BE SAFE!!!!!! | |||||
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Rescue TwoFive Dedication | ||||
Somerset Fire & Rescue took home some serious hardware on June 30th at Community's Fire Company's Rescue 25 Dedication. Car 56, Rescue 56, Scuba 56 and Marine 1 were entered into the show. The following awards were won. To see the article in 1st Responder News Click Here
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New CAR 56 Now in Service | ||||
The new 2007 Chevy Suburban, also known as CAR 56, has rolled into Somerset Fire & Rescue this past weekend. The new car was supplied by PL Customs, fitted with Whelen lights and striped by Agin Signs. The old Car 56 will remain in service for approximately one or two more months.
The Chief says, "It sure is big!"
Out with the old and in with the new.
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SVFRC 5th Annual Open House | ||||
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Firefighter of the Month | ||||
| Firefighter of the Month is given out by the Chief to a firefighter or officer whose extraordinary efforts during the month warrant a special recognition.
Congratulations go out to:
January 2007: Keith Silverman Febuary 2007: Ed Kuhn March 2007: Billy King April 2007: Chris Ryan May 2007: Members partaking and standing for inspection |
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Gold Buying Event | ||||
| Friday, 10/23/09 from 6pm to 10pm, SVFRC hosts a gold buying party. Gold is at an all time high & The Royal Gold Group, LLC will be present to give you CASH for gold and other precious metals and jewelry. For more information contact susanbillmaier@yahoo.com or call 908-256-2521. Light refreshments will be provided free of charge. | |||||
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SVFRC Seventh Annual Open House | ||||
| Saturday - October 10, 2009 from 11am to 4pm (Rain Date October 11, same times) - Free food, giant fire truck slide, face painting. dalmatian bounce house, demonstrations, giveaways and much more ! All are welcome ! | |||||
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Welcome ! | ||||
| 9/22/2009: A warm welcome to our newest probationary junior member Bobbie Walp. | |||||
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Congratulations! | ||||
| Congratulations to Don, Linda and Ryan Sweeney on the birth of Kevin Patrick Sweeney ! | |||||
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In Memorium | ||||
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SVFRC Annual Holiday Cheesecake Sale | ||||
| 8 Flavors to Choose from: Plain - Washington Cherry - Pineapple - White Chocolate Peanut Butter - Southern Pecan - Almond Amaretto – Pumpkin - Egg Nog. Cakes are 4 lbs 4oz., 11 inches in diameter, 1.5" high with a graham cracker side crust, pre-cut into 16 slices. Cakes are $17 each,order by 11/10/09, pickup at the firehouse 11/21/09 between 10a-2p. See any member of SVFRC if you are interested or call us at 732-846-2266 | |||||
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September 11 Anniversary | ||||
| Earlier this year, the President signed a law that makes September 11th a National Day of Service and Remembrance. What this means is that we should all choose one good deed that we can do to honor the victims of 9/11. It doesn't matter what you do, just pick something close to your heart. | |||||
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Welcome ! | ||||
| 8/11/2009: A warm welcome to our newest probationary members Chris Connelly and Marc Remini. | |||||
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Welcome ! | ||||
| 8/4/2009: A warm welcome to our newest probationary members John Kuligowski, Dean Curtis and Trevor Curtis. | |||||
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Congratulations | ||||
| Congratulations to Bruce & Jen Milstein. They welcomed baby Joseph on 7/13. Weighing in at 7lbs, 12oz, 20" long, he and mother are doing great. | |||||
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Sincere Condolences | ||||
| Station 56 mourns the loss of one of Franklin's Finest - Police Officer Thomas B. Koolidge. Our condolences to his loved ones as well as his brothers & sisters in blue. | |||||
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Congratulations | ||||
| Congrats to our own Chris Ryan. He completed basic training and has been sworn in as a Firefighter/EMT with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department. | |||||
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Congratulations | ||||
| Congrats to Firefighters Jo Flynn and Jeff Hunter. Both recently completed Firefighter I training and are now riding the apparatus. | |||||
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New Member | ||||
| SVFRC welcomes our newest member Pankaj Arora. | |||||
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SVFRC 50th Anniversary | ||||
| A 50th Anniversary Committee has been formed to plan for our celebration in 2013. Any members who are interested in helping to plan this event should contact President Jeff Baab at svfrc@comcast.net. | |||||
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Congratulations Are In Order ! | ||||
| 20 April 2009: Congratulations go out to our own Christopher Ryan on being hired as a firefighter for the City of New Brunswick. Stay safe and best of luck, Chris, from all of your family at Station 56. | |||||
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In Memorium | ||||
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Member email addresses | ||||
| If you are a member of SVFRC -inactive, life, charter, etc. and did not receive an email regarding the implementation of our Funeral SOG, please send us an email with your address. This SOG affects all members, not just active ones. If you did not receive the SOG, we do not have an email address for you. | |||||
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Congratulations | ||||
| Congratulations to our members who graduated the following classes at the Somerset County Emergency Services Academy: Firefighter II - Andrew Hunter, Loretta Koleser, Brian Sudo. Emergency Medical Technician - Bruce Milstein | |||||
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In Memorium | ||||
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!! | ||||
December 18th-21st 2008! Thursday - Santa will be at the Quailbrook Golf Course the entire evening starting at 6:30 pm. Friday - Santa will first visit Startford and London Pl., then onto Eton, Steeplechase, Barclay, Richmond, Gloucester, Canterbury Circle and Ellison Rd. starting around 5:00 pm. Santa will then fly over to the neighborhood off JFK Blvd. which includes Hughes, Larsen, Renfro, Tripplet, Rosewood, Chandler, Sherman Cr., Summerall, Landry, Webster and Vince. Saturday - Santa will first visit Wexford, Stoneleigh and Dartmoor off Cedar Grove Lane starting around 4:00 pm. Santa will then fly over to Rue Cezzane, Rue Matisse, Monet Ct., and Renoir Way. From there Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods off DeMott Lane which includes Emerson, Cambridge, Fairfield, Deerfield, Academy and Bedford. Santa is not able to stop on DeMott Ln. so residents are invited to come to any of the side streets to visit with Santa. To end the night, Santa will visit the Easton North Apartments and Oakcroft Lane. Sunday - Santa will be visiting the neighborhood around the fire station starting around 4 pm. Santa will first visit the residents of Hollywood Ave. then onto Rue Chagall, Piscaso and DiVinci Ct. Santa will then visit Willow, Walnut, Culver, Lakeside, and John E. Busch. Schedule subject to change due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Please call the firehouse at 732-846-2266 with any questions. |
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SVFRC Comedy Show | ||||
Somerset Fire & Rescue is holding its Spring Comedy Show March 29th. Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm. Refreshments will be served. Please click HERE to view the flyer. |
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New Officers | ||||
| Please check out the Members section for the 2008 Administrative and Fire Lines. | |||||
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Congratulations | ||||
| Congratulations go out to Sandy Petro for successfully becoming a full time paid firefighter in Fairfax County, Virgina! Congratulations Sandy!!! | |||||
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Congratulations!! | ||||
| Congratulations to Bruce & Jen Milstein on their baby girl "Jillian Elizabeth"
Born: Thursday June, 7th 2007 at 13:06 hrs - 6lbs, 15 oz, 19 1/2 inch long All doing well! |
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Franklin Township Fire District #1 Awards Dinner | ||||
| Congratulations goes out to the following Somerset Fire & Rescue Company #1 for recieving the following awards.
Firefighter of The Year Award from Fire District #1 Luke Mundt District Milestones: Honorable Service Award This award is given out for lifetime call totals in increments of 500. C. Howard - 500 Calls L. Mundt - 500 Calls M. Negvesky - 500 Calls J. O'Brien - 500 Calls T. Oliver - 2,000 Calls A. Panchery - 2,000 Calls R. Snyder Jr. - 2,500 Calls W. King - 3,500 Calls K. Silverman - 3,500 Calls P. Haver - 5,000 Calls M. Lesik - 5,500 Calls C. Maria - 6,500 Calls Distinguished Volunteer Service Award Peter Haver & Michael Lesik - both with 15 Years of Active Service |
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Installation of Officers Awards Dinner | ||||
| Congratulations goes out to the following award recipients:
Donald J. Wilbur Award - Chris Ryan
Officer of the Year Award - Engineer Todd Brown
Rookie of the Year Award - Sandra Petro
Salvatore Pultro Award - Billy King
Ladies Auxiliary Achievement Awards
10 Years
Sheila Cooper
Christina Corleto
Mary-Anne Haver
Denise Maria
Joanne Lesik
Kate Silverman
20 Years Josie Alexandro |
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Top Responders for 2006 | ||||
| The Top Ten Responders for 2006 1. Billy King - 580 Calls 2. Charles Maria - 413 Calls 3. Micheal Lesick - 367 Calls 4. Anthony Panchery - 359 Calls 5. Todd Brown - 324 Calls 6. Peter Haver - 309 Calls 7. Ed Kuhn - 288 Calls 8. Chris Ryan - 270 Calls 9. Chris Gianotto - 266 Calls 10. Luke Mundt - 250 Calls | |||||
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Somerset Vol. Fire & Rescue Open House | ||||
| Somerset Fire & Rescue will be having its annual Open House on Saturday October 7th, 2006 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Rain Date will be Saturday October 14th, 2006. Please stay tuned for more details. Questions about the Annual Open House please contact Capt. Panchery but clicking here. | |||||
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Congratulations go out to.... | ||||
Dale and Janet Mrotek and there newborn son Ryan. Ryan was born June 14th, 2006 around 4:10am. Ryan was 8.5 lbs and 21.5 inches. Mother and baby are doing great.
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Sea Bright 125th Anniversary | ||||
Station 56 took home best appearing Rescue truck at Sea Bright's 125th Anniversary. Thanks to Billy King, Anthony Panchery, Luke Mundt, and Kathy Grimshaw for the hard work to compete. Here is a picture of the rescue at the event.
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Memorial Day Parade | ||||
| The Franklin Township Memorial Day Parade will be taking place on Memorial Day, Monday May 29th, 2006. For more details please call Franklin Township at 732-873-2500. | |||||
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District Inspection and Awards Dinner | ||||
| The District Dinner took place on Saturday, March 4, 2006. Congratulations to the following award recipients: Top Responder 2005: Chief Engineer Charles Maria Firefighter of the Year Award: Chief Engineer Charles Maria Unit Citation with Distinction: Captain Anthony Panchery Unit Citation with Distinction: Firefighter Kate Oliver Lifesaving Medal: Chief Engineer Charles Maria Distinguished Volunteer Service Award: Captain Christopher Gianotto Distinguished Volunteer Service Award: Lieutenant Robert Snyder Jr. Honorable Service Awards: (1) C. Maria (6000 calls) (2) P. Haver (4500 calls) (3) C. Gianotto (4000 calls) (4) K. McKenna (3500 calls) (5) L. Hajdu-Nemeth (3000 calls) (6) W. King (3000 calls) (7) A. Panchery (2000 calls) (8) T. Brown (500 calls) (9) E. Kuhn (500 calls) (10) D. Mrotek (500 calls) (11) L. Mundt (500 calls) (12) C. Ryan (500 calls) | |||||
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Firefighter of the Month | ||||
| Firefighter of the Month is given out by the Chief to a firefighter or officer whose extraordinary efforts during the month warrant a special recognition. Congratulations go out to: December 2006: Keith Silverman November 2006: Sandy Petro October 2006: Jeff Baab September 2006: Dan Snyder August 2006: Chris Ryan July 2006: Kathy Grimshaw June 2006: Jeff Baab, Todd Brown, Pete Haver, Charles Howard & Chuck Maria May 2006: Chris Gianotto April 2006: Mike Lesik March 2006: Pete Haver Feburary 2006: All Members of Station 56 January 2006: Kevin McKenna |
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2006 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet | ||||
| Saturday Febuary 4th, 2006 was Somerset Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company # 1, Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. This event was to reflect back on 2005 and progress foward with the installation of the officers into there elected positions. The following awards were presented:
In 2005, Somerset responded to 852 calls for service. The following individuals were the top 10 responders in our company in 2005. 1. Charles Maria - 483 Calls 2. William King - 482 Calls 3. Michael Lesik - 395 Calls 4. Anthony Panchery - 377 Calls 5. Todd Brown - 375 Calls 6. Luke Mundt - 348 Calls 7. Christopher Gianotto - 332 Calls 8. Timothy Oliver - 316 Calls 9. Edward Kuhn II - 307 Calls 10. Peter Haver - 298 Calls Louis Hajdu-Nemeth with 1000 calls [note: over 3000 in the District] William King with 3000 calls Christopher Gianotto with 4000 calls Charles Maria with 6000 calls Leadership Award – Bill Cullen The recipient of this award was a line officer in District No. 1 for 12 years, 4 years of which was spent as Chief. His leadership throughout the years has resulted in an increased level of District cooperation and to the completion of our District standards. Leadership Award – Rick Pfeiffer The recipient of this award is a leader in the District in many ways, especially in his dedication. This person has been a Commissioner in District No. 1 for 21 years and he is unfortunately (for us) retiring in February. Therefore, Somerset Fire & Rescue presents this leadership award to Commissioner Rick Pfeiffer – In Appreciation for your Generous Commitment of Time, Support and Dedication to Somerset Fire & Rescue. Appreciation Award – The Hauss Family Somerset Fire & Rescue would like to present an Appreciation Award to The Hauss Family – In Appreciation for Your Generous Commitment of Time and Dedication to Somerset Fire & Rescue’s Annual Santa Ride. Donald J. Wilbur Award - Edward Kuhn II This award is Somerset’s version of a Firefighter of the Year award. The member nominated must be an active firefighter and should demonstrate leadership, pride, and dedication to the Company. Their attitudes and actions should show they want to be the best firefighter they can be. Officer of the Year Award - Captain Anthony Panchery The member nominated for this award must be a line officer and should demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Their attitudes and actions should show unwavering pride in and dedication to the success of the Company. Salvatore Pultro Award for Brotherhood and Duty - Lieutenant Peter Haver The member nominated for this award must be active in the Fire Company but they do not have to be an active firefighter. The key to this award is that the member must demonstrate never-ending dedication to our membership and unwavering company pride. Their attitudes and actions should exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. Click Here for pictures from the dinner. |
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Congratulations Go Out to | ||||
| Congratulations go out to Chuck Maria for becoming the All Time Top Responder in Franklin Township Fire District #1. On December 17th 2005 - Chuck Maria passed Bruce Smith's record holding lifetime total with his 6,244th Fire Call. This is a tremendous accomplishment and some well deserved congratulations go out to Chuck! | |||||
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2006 Elections | ||||
| The 2006 Officer Elections were held during the December Meeting. Congratulations to the returning and newly elected officers.
Fire Line Officers
Chief: Keith Silverman
Deputy Chief: Mike Lesik
Captain: Chris Gianotto
Captain: Anthony Panchery
Lieutenant: Pete Haver
Lieutenant: Robert Snyder Jr.
Chief Engineer: Charles Maria
Engineer: Charles Howard
Engineer: Lou Hadju-Nameth
Engineer: Billy King
Engineer: Todd Brown
Engineer: Ed Kuhn
Administative Officers President: Mike Diventi Vice President: Dale Mrotek Recording Secretary: Danny Snyder Financial Secretary: Mike Welby Treasurer: Ed Kuhn Trustees: Frank Gianotto, Jr. & Mike Reinbeck Sgt at Arms: Alan Grosso |
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Santa Rides with SVFRC | ||||
| Santa Claus will be traveling around with Somerset Vol. Fire & Rescue Co. #1in our primary area starting Thrusday December 15th through Sunday Decemeber 18th. For specific details Click Here or Call the firehouse at (732) 846-2266. Happy Holidays!! For those having problems viewing the PDF here are the details: Dec. 15 - 18, 2005 – Santa Visits the Local Neighborhoods on His Firetruck Sleigh. Thursday - Santa will be at the Quailbrook Golf Course the entire evening starting at 6:30 pm. Friday - Santa will first visit Startford and London Pl., then onto Eton, Steeplechase, Barclay, Richmond, Gloucester, Canterbury Circle and Ellison Rd. starting around 5:00 pm. Santa will then fly over to the neighborhood off JFK Blvd. which includes Hughes, Larsen, Renfro, Tripplet, Rosewood, Chandler, Sherman Cr., Summerall, Landry, Webster and Vince. Saturday - Santa will first visit Wexford, Stoneleigh and Dartmoor off Cedar Grove Lane starting around 4:00 pm. Santa will then fly over to Rue Cezzane, Rue Matisse, Monet Ct., and Renoir Way. From there Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods off DeMott Lane which includes Emerson, Cambridge, Fairfield, Deerfield, Academy and Bedford. Santa is not able to stop on DeMott Ln. so residents are invited to come to any of the side streets to visit with Santa. To end the night, Santa will visit the Easton North Apartments and Oakcroft Lane. Sunday - Santa will be visiting the neighborhood around the fire station starting around 4 pm. Santa will first visit the residents of Hollywood Ave. then onto Rue Chagall, Piscaso and DiVinci Ct. Santa will then visit Willow, Walnut, Culver, Lakeside, and John E. Busch. Schedule subject to change due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Please call the firehouse at 732-846-2266 with any questions. | |||||
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September 11th Memorial Service | ||||
| Franklin Township Fire District No. 1 will be holding a Memorial Service at St. Matthias Church on JFK Blvd. in rememberance of September 11, 2001. Services start at 1:30pm Sunday, September 11, 2005 in front of the church. Any questions please call Keith Silverman at 732-846-2266. | |||||
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SVFRC Open House | ||||
| Somerset Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company No. 1 will be having its 3rd annual Open House Saturday October 15, 2005 from 11am to 4pm. The raindate will be Saturday October 22, 2005. There will be a variety of demonstrations and entertainment. Please call Anthony Panchery at 732-846-2266 for more information or click here for more details. | |||||
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Jimmy D 5K | ||||
| Sunday September 4th SVFRC participated in the Jimmy D'Heron Memorial 5K Run in the city of New Brunswick. The run started at New Brunswick High School down Joyce Kilmer Ave to New Brunswick Engine 5 and back to the 50 Yard Line at the NBHS. The SVFRC team consisted of Chief Keith Silverman, Chris Ryan, Danny Snyder, Ed Kuhn, Deeann Snyder, and Kim Diehl. Chris Ryan had an outstanding time of 26:19 and Keith Silverman elbow'd an old lady out of the way to finish with rest of the SVFRC team at 33:16. Great Job Team!!! | |||||
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SVFRC Ladies Auxiliary Fish and Chips Dinner | ||||
| On Friday October 28, 2005, from 4:30p to 7:00pm, there will be a Fish and Chips Dinner sponsered by the Somerset Ladies Auxiliary. Door Prizes will be provided. Come enjoy a delicious dinner and help support SVFRC! The cost will be $9.25 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12. Tickets will be available in September. For tickets and information contact Mary-Anne Haver Any men or women willing to volunteer for this event please let us know! | |||||
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Somerville FD`s 125th Anniversary | ||||
| SVFRC attended Somerville Fire Department`s Hook & Ladder 125th Anniversary on Saturday August 27th. SVFRC won in the following categories: 1st Place - Best Appearing Seagraves - E561, E562, Rescue 56 1st Place - Best Appearing Rescue - Rescue 56 2nd Place - Best Appearing Pumper (0-5 Year) - E562 This outstanding performance would not have been possible if it wasnt for all the hard work of the following members: Charles Maria, Billy King, Luke Mundt, Russell Corleto, Tracy Richardson, Charles Howard, Danny Snyder, & Dale Mrotek. Great job everyone!!!! | |||||
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SVFRC Annual Fall Comedy Show | ||||
| SVFRC Annual Fall Comedy Show will take place on Friday night, November 18, 2005. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Food and Refreshments will be provided. Contact Firehouse for tickets at 732-846-2266. | |||||
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New Additions to SVFRC | ||||
| Congratulations go out to the the proud parents, John and Donna Hauss, for the birth of twin girls. Megan Ann (5 lb. 4 oz.) and Molly Annette (6 lb. 7 oz.) were born one minute apart about 6pm on Monday August 15th.
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Squad 27`s Dedication | ||||
| On August 13th, Somerset Fire and Rescue Co. No. 1, took home a few trophies at Station 27`s dedication of their new Squad 27. SVFRC took home the following awards:
1st Place - Best Appearing Rescue 2nd Place - Best Appearing Fire Department 2nd Place - Best Appearing Pumper (0-5 Years) This would not have been possible if not for the hard work of the following firefighters - Anthony Panchery, Charles Maria, Billy King, Luke Mundt, Kathy Grimshaw, Chris Ryan, Pete Haver, Mike Negvesky, Mike Lesik and Mike DiVenti. Great Job Everyone!!! |
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Fireworks Postponed & National Night Out | ||||
| The 4th of July Fireworks scheduled for July 8th have been postponed until August 2nd due to inclement weather. The fireworks will now take place during "National Night Out(NNO)." NNO is a night to:
* Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
* Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
* Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
* Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
For more information about NNO click here.
For more information about Franklin Township`s NNO please contact the township clerk for more details. (732)-873-2500 ext. 211 |
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2005 Firefighter of the Month | ||||
| Firefighter of the Month is given out by the Chief to a firefighter or officer whose extraordinary efforts during the month warrant a special recognition. Congratulations go out to:
Jan 2005: Alan Grosso Mar 2005: Charles Howard Apr 2005: Luke Mundt June 2005: Ed Kuhn July 2005: Frank Gianotto Jr. August 2005: Dale Mrotek September 2005: Chris Ryan October 2005: Anthony Panchery December 2005: Charles Maria |
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Congratulations go out too.... | ||||
| Congratulations go out to the following firefighters for successfully completing the following training:
ICS-100: E. Anderson, A. Gillan, B. Milstein, M. Negvesky, M. Reinbeck Jr., C. Ryan. ICS-200: B. Milstein, M. Negvesky, C, Ryan. Strategy & Tactics: E. Kuhn, K. Oliver, T. Oliver, D. Snyder. Haz Mat Operations:K. Grimshaw, L. Mundt. NFA – Building Construction: T. Brown, C. Gianotto, K. Grimshaw, J. Hauss, P. Haver, W. King, E. Kuhn, M. Lesik, C. Maria, B. Milstein, L. Mundt, M. Negvesky, J. O’Brien, C. Ryan, K. Silverman, D. Snyder, R. Snyder Jr., |
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SVFRC at the Somerset Patriots | ||||
| Sat. Aug. 13th. T. Brown has secured his company’s box for the game and the box holds approximately 30 people. The Patriots are playing the Bridgeport Bluefish that day and the game starts at 7:05 PM. The game is open to SVRFC members. If the box is not filled by July 19th the game will be opened to SVFRC members and their immediate family. A sign-up sheet is posted. | |||||
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SVFRC Safety Stand Down | ||||
| Tuesday, June 21st, was set by the International Association of Fire Chiefs for a National Firefighter Safety Stand Down. This was done to raise the level of awareness about firefighter safety. So far this year there have been 53 Line of Duty Deaths in the country, almost half have been due to heart attacks. SVFRC held a live burn drill that evening and to incorporate the safety stand down into the drill. There was a lecture given on firefighter safety by Charles Maria and a brief presentation about heath and wellness given by Bruce Milstein. During the course of the drill, firefighters were tested and questioned on safety procedures. For more information on the stand down visit the IAFC`s website - HERE |
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Rescue 56 Takes 2nd Place | ||||
| SVFRC attended Middlesex Fire Department"s 100th Anniversary Parade by showcasing Rescue 56 and Scuba 56 towing Marine 1. SVFRC took home a 2nd place trophy with Rescue 56. Great Job Guys!
Click HERE for the 1st Responder News article and a photo of Rescue 56. |
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Congratulations go out to... | ||||
| These firefighters for completing the following training...
Pump Operations 1: K. Oliver, T. Oliver SWEDE Flashover Training: E. Anderson, T. Brown, E. Kuhn, D. Mrotek, J. O’Brien ICS-200: P. Brownell, M. Reinbeck Jr., C. Howard, K. Grimshaw, T. Oliver, L. Mundt, J. Gianotto H-M Level 1: Awareness: B. Milstein, M. Negvesky, R. Snyder Jr., A. Grosso, F. Gianotto III |
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Memorial Day Parade | ||||
| Monday May 30th the Franklin Township Memorial Day Parade will be starting around 11 am on New Brunswick Road continuing to the Franklin Township Municiple Complex. Once at the complex a wreath laying ceremony will take place at the new veterans memorial. Please contact the township clerk for more details. (732)-873-2500 ext. 211 | |||||
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Scrapbooking with the Ladies of SVFRC | ||||
| The Somerset Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Scrapbooking Class on Friday June 3rd starting at 7pm at the Firehouse. You will learn how to organize your photos using the Powersort system and make a decorative scrapbook page with 5-6 pictures. The cost is $10 a portion of which will be donated to the firehouse. Wine, Cheese and snacks will be served. Please call Shelia at 732-821-6333 for more information. | |||||
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Congratulations go out to... | ||||
| Russ Corleto on his campaign victory for Commissioner of Fire District #1 | |||||
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Jan 15, 2005 -- It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our life members; Phillip Gregor | ||||
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Congratulations go out to... | ||||
Luke Mundt, Mike Reinbeck Jr., and Kathy Grimshaw for completing Firefighter I Bruce Milstein and Mike Negvesky for completing Streetwise Firefighting Todd Brown, Dale Mrotek, Ed Kuhn and John O'Brien for completing Advanced Extrication Charles Howard, Todd Brown, Dale Mrotek, Ed Kuhn and John O'Brien for completing Basic Extrication Todd Brown, Dale Mrotek, and John O'Brien for completing CO and the First Responder and Basic Fast Team Kevin McKenna for completing Heating and Cooling Systems |
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A tiny new addition to Somerset Fire & Rescue | ||||
| Mike and Christina DiVenti had a baby girl. Katherine (Katie) Eleanor DiVenti was born on Thursday morning, Sept. 16th. She was 10lbs 7oz and everyone is doing well. | |||||
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Firefighters Todd Brown, Bruce Milstein, and Chris Ryan for successfully completing Rapid Deployment Search, Rescue and Recovery. New member Charles Howard. Charles has joined from another department in the township and is already trained in Firefighter 1. Mike Reinbeck Jr and Alex Gillan have moved from junior firefighter to probationary firefighter status. John O'Brien for completeing basic dive school. Tim Oliver and Kate Oliver for completing basic pump school. Dale Mrotek, Mike Negvesky, Ed Kuhn for completing Rappelling I; and Todd Brown for completing Rappelling I & II |
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July 26, 2004 -- It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of one of the fire company's charter members, Walter Brown | ||||
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April 3, 2004 -- It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of one of the fire company's charter members, John P. Grosso | ||||
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2004 Firefighter of the Month | ||||
| Firefighter of the Month is given out by the Chief to a firefighter or officer whose extraordinary efforts during the month warrant a special recognition. Congratulations go out to:
Jan 2004: Firefighter Bruce Milstein Mar 2004: Engineer Tim Oliver Apr 2004: Firefighter Billy King May 2004: Firefighter Vinny Pelino Jun 2004: Firefighter Mike Negvesky Jul 2004: Firefighters Dale Mrotek & Ed Kuhn Aug 2004: Firefighter Todd Brown Sep 2004: Captian Anthony Panchery & Chief Engineer Charles Maria Nov 2004: Don Sweeney Dec 2004: Mike Reinbeck Sr. |
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2004 Annual Fire Company Installation Dinner | ||||
| Saturday, Feb. 7th, Somerset Fire & Rescue will held its annual inspection and awards dinner. The dinner was excellent and many well deserved awards were given out. Congratulations go out to:
Deputy Chief Mike Lesik on receiving the Donald Wilbur Service Award
Captain Christopher Gianotto on receiving the Officer of the Year Award Engineer Tim Oliver for being the Top Responder in 2003 Captain Anthony Panchery on receiving a Special Recognition Award Ellie Weber for her Years of Service as Secretary Robert Day for his 15 Years of Service as Chief Engineer Charles Maria for his 6 Years of Service as Chief of Department and Firefighter & Trustee Donald Sweeney on receiving the first ever Sal Pultro Brotherhood & Duty Award |
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Somerset County Firemans Association T-Shirt placed at New York, New York Hotel WTC Memorial in Las Vegas | ||||
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August, 2002 -- It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our brother, Sal Pultro | ||||
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