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Fireman Cornelius M. Nolton, badge #147, was appointed on 6/14/1993 and assigned to Engine 29. He transferred to Truck 9 and later to Engine 18. On 7/23/07, F/M Nolton was detailed to Truck 9 and was raising a ladder at … Continue reading →

Fireman Lawrence J. Webb, badge #624, was appointed on 4/21/1986 and assigned to Engine 13. On 5/22/2001, at Station 3543, he was fighting a blaze at 47 Beaumont Place when he was found in cardiac arrest. He was rushed to … Continue reading →

Fireman Richard A. Heinze, badge #382, was appointed on 1/12/1972 and assigned to Engine 7. On 2/14/1983, he transferred to Truck 11. On 6/1/1992, he was elected President of the Newark Firemen’s Union. On 6/28/1998, he went back to the … Continue reading →

Fireman Michael J. DeLane, badge #387, was appointed on 5/2/1988 and was assigned to Engine 13. On 2/6/1989, he transferred to Rescue 1. In 1991, F/M DeLane received two commendations for bravery and saving a life. At Station 3241, while … Continue reading →

Captain Joseph P. McCarthy, badge #420, served in the U.S. Navy. He was appointed on 9/24/1960. During 10/1965, he transferred to Engine 6. He was later promoted to Captain and transferred to Truck 12. On 11/24/1991, at Station 1644, during … Continue reading →

Fireman Marcus A. Reddick, badge #836, served in the U.S. Air Force. He was appointed on 7/3/1978 and assigned to Engine 29. On 1/22/1979, he transferred to Truck 10. He later transferred to Engine 5. On 12/31/1985, at fire alarm … Continue reading →

Fireman James M. Murray, badge #245, served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was appointed on 6/19/1978 and assigned to Truck 10. However, on 8/12/1984, he was working a mutual swap at Engine 18. At a three-alarm high rise … Continue reading →

Fireman Harry F. Halpin, badge #963, served in the U.S. Army. He was appointed on 2/25/1974 and assigned to Truck 2. On 8/16/1980, at Station 3223, 237-239 Broadway, he was overhauling at a vacant three-story brick building fire when he … Continue reading →

Deputy Chief Joseph F. Doll, Jr., badge #470, served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and later served in the U.S. Army. He was appointed on 7/1/1951 and was assigned to Engine 1. On 3/1/1959, he was promoted … Continue reading →

Deputy Chief Lawrence M. Caufield, badge #471, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was appointed on 3/16/1947 and was assigned to Engine 18. On 4/8/1951, he transferred to Truck 9 as D/C’s Aide. On 10/31/1954, he was promoted … Continue reading →