Station 44 installs 2009 Line Officers at Christmas Party…

STATION 44 had its annual Christmas party and installation dinner on Saturday December 13th.

COUNCILWOMAN JOYCE CAMERA swore-in the ‘09 line officers.

The Seaside Heights Fire Auxiliary presented the SHFD with a check for $1000.00 from funds raised in ‘08.

COUNCILMAN RICH TOMPKINS was issued an award for being Chief Engineer.

Eric Hershey was named, “Rookie of the Year”.

SOCIETY GUEST INCLUDED…John and Diane Martinez…

Mark and Anita Alliston….

Eli Oliveri…

Michael Enhrenkranz…

Sarah Cole and Mo Connelly.

Ken and Lillian Roberts…

Ed Long.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rumbolo…

Pat Canavan…

Mo Connelly and Jim Erikson.

2008 SHFD Beertruck

Seaside Heights Fire Department Lieutenants Lou Nardone, Randy Cabral and Kenny Roberts. are seen at the Station 44 2008 Beer Truck at the annual ‘Seafood in Seaside’. The trucks raises several thousand dollars annually for the SHFD.

50’s Dance Photos…

KING AND QUEEN OF THE 50′S DANCE were Lou Nardone and Carol Horowitz.

John Covino was the winner of the 50/50, presented the prize of $185.00 by SHFD President Tony Vaz and SHFD Auxiliary President Lucille Kindangen.

Members of the SHFD Auxiliary, who put on the 50’s Dance.

200 pink and black poodle cut-outs were just one part of the decorations.

KING LOU surrounded by hard working bartenders Lindsay Jones and Ann Phillips.

AMONG GUESTS Warren Harzer, “King Lou” Nardone and John Praznic of the SHFD.

ALSO FROM THE SHFD, Ed Long and Theo Tassioulas.

PINK LADIES? Sue Cassadonte, Mary Ellen Vaz, “Queen Carol” Horowitz and Jane Carrozza are seen at the dance.

GOING STEADY Ann & Gary Stablile.

ALSO GOING STEADY Brian & Amy Dardis.

ALSO GOING STEADY Mike and Penny Grachien.

Kathy Gleason, a.k.a. “Bad Sandy”.

Unsung Fireworks Heroes…

 

 

SOME STATION 44 MEMBERS WHO WORK FIREWORKS Shawn Kennett, Eli Oliveri, Umberto Esposito, Randy Cabral, Paul Zinskie, Tom Bright.

Lots of people watch the fireworks display along the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. But fireworks-watchers might not recognize the important part that Station 44, The Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department plays in the display. Each time fireworks are planned, be it on the Fourth of July or First Night December 31st, Station 44 members are dispatched to the boardwalk for safety purposes in the unlikely event a stray spark should ignite something. Firefighters are stationed at Grant Avenue and the Boardwalk, as well as along the beach at Webster Avenue. Although thankfully they usually just watch the display and go home afterwards without incident, the SHFD members presence is important for safety so everyone can enjoy the fireworks.

Aaron Deluca and Greg Kohr also have been known to works fireworks duty.

Station 44 Labor Day Coin Toss….

Rich Tompkins and other Station 44 members are seen as cars stop for the Labor Day coin toss held by the Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department.

A Labor Day tradition was held in Seaside Heights. The annual coin toss to benefit Station 44, The Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Among those working at the event was Station 44 Engineer/Seaside Heights Councilman Rich Tompkins. Rich, who sees the situation from both perspectives, says that the purpose of the coin toss is to raise funds so that the Borough doesn’t have to pay many of the costs of the Fire Department. The coin toss is held at the entrance of town at Sumner Avenue, as you pass the big red blinking welcome sign. Look for another coin toss next Memorial Day weekend.