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| Thomas Tsilionis, Tom
Tsilionis, ITN Internet |
| DEPARTMENTS AND
COMMITTEES |
FIRE DEPARTMENT |
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| On July 23, 1913 a meeting was held in the "Band Hall" in
Roseland with the intent to form a group of citizens to protect the town
from fires. Forty four men attended that evening and adopted the name "Roseland
Volunteer Fire Company" and elected William Chubbuck the first Chief. |
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| The Roseland Fire Department is an all volunteer department
consisting of over 35 members operating from a single station in Roseland,
New Jersey. Each year we respond to many requests for fire and rescue services
while maintaining an active role in our community. |
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Since the days of the colonial fire watch and bucket brigades,
Americans have banded together to protect their homes and business from the
ravages of fire. The Borough of Roseland is no different. On July 23, 1913
a meeting was held in the "Band Hall" in Roseland with the intent to form
a group of citizens to protect the town from fires. Forty four men attended
that evening. They adopted the name "Roseland Volunteer Fire Company" and
elected William Chubbuck the first Chief, E.A. Williams Assistant Chief,
Oscar DeCamp Treasurer, and Arthur Braunsworth Secretary. All the members
present adopted a pledge that read, "We the undersigned citizens of Roseland,
pledge ourselves to form a volunteer fire company, without pay, for a period
of one year, to protect life and property of the Borough against loss by
fire."
Through the cooperation of the Newark, NJ Fire Department, the committee
was made aware of their minimum needs. The information was conveyed to the
town council with a request for $1,000.00 in funds. The council enthusiastically
supported the idea and a check was cut immediately. With that, a "Thomas
Flyer" engine, a combination water and chemical tank, a hose carrier, and
twenty fire helmets were purchased. The fire department wanted to display
their new engine and marched in the Caldwell parade that year. The Thomas
Flyer caught fire during the parade but was later repaired. According to
Assistant Chief Williams, "It took a long time to live that one down." |
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Our town is primarily residential, but also contains several
office complexes, industrial sites, and has a major state highway running
through it. As a result, our department responds to a wide variety of incidents
ranging from structure fires, car fires, motor vehicle accidents, rescues,
fire alarms, medical service, electrical fires, and a great deal of mutual
aid to other Essex and Morris County communities.
Our goal is to provide free fire and rescue services to the community of
Roseland while maintaining a high level of professionalism and readiness
for any emergencies that may arise. We provide the following services: fire
suppression, automobile rescue, collapse rescue, high angle rescue, hazardous
materials response, basement pump outs, fire prevention education, medical
first response, and have members serving on the West Essex Technical Rescue
Team. In an emergency call 9-1-1, or for non-emergency inquiries, call
973-226-1126. |
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