Dec 20 2014
Santa visited the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company this weekend. Saturday Santa was escorted around the community and handed out candy canes while stoping for some photo ops. Santa will be staying to have breakfast tomorrow with all that come at the annual breakfast with Santa at the MPVFC Fire House.
Dec 15 2014
The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate the 2015 Officers :
Line Officers
Chief – Kyle Martin
Asst. Chief – Ken McLaughlin
Captain – Tom Alfrey
1st Lt. – Robert Conklin
2nd. Lt. – Dan Garrity
Executive Officers
President – Frank Giacolone
Vice President – Michael Greaves
Treasurer – Robert Conklin
Secretary – Naureen Diamond / Jay Lublang
Trustee Chairman – Dan Garrity
We look forward to a great year in 2015 with the new officers.
Jun 26 2014
At 4:15am, The South Amboy Fire department was dispatched for a working fire on South Feltus Street. First arriving units encountered heavy smoke and fire from the garage area, which spread to the rest of the house.
A second alarm was requested, which brought MPVFC Engine 407 into South Amboy on a cover assignment. A third alarm was transmitted, moving E407 to the scene.
Crews operated for over an hour assisting in extinguishing the stubborn house fire. One resident was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
Jun 03 2014
At 1pm today, OBTEMS was dispatched to Bordentown Avenue for a report of an industrial accident. 4 minutes later, MPVFC was requested to assist EMS with setting up a landing zone for NorthSTAR, due to the serious injuries of the patient.
Fire Marshal Giacolone, Fire Inspector Nelson, Captain Watkins, Chief Engineer Alfry, Probationary Firefighter Greenhaus and Junior Firefighter Salvador responded on Engine 407 and set up the landing zone, while Chief Dragotta served as the incident commander.
NorthSTAR transported the injured worker to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was turned over to the trauma team for further care.
Fire Inspector Nelson & Probationary FF Greenhaus standing by while Northstar prepares to take over patient care from EMS
May 28 2014
At 1257. MPVFC was dispatched to 56 Princeton Rd for a reported structure fire. Asst. Chief Conklin (Chief 420) arrived first with Engine 407 right behind him to find heavy smoke banking down to the floor of the kitchen. Chief Conklin transmitted the working fire signal, and requested an engine from Cheesequake FD to the scene.
Engine 407’s crew performed fire suppression and a primary search of the residence.
Ladder 408 arrived as the first due truck company, performed secondary searches, controlled utilities, ventilated the structure, and checked for extension.
Rescue 415 and Cheesequake FD arrived on scene with additional manpower.
After 15 minutes, CMD placed the fire under control and turned the scene over to the Old Bridge fire District 4 Bureau of Fire Prevention for further investigation.
Mar 10 2014
Joseph H. Peel
AGE: 78 • Old Bridge
Joseph H. Peel, age 78, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. Born in the Bronx NY, Joseph has resided in Old Bridge for most of his life. Joseph was employed by the Township of Old Bridge as a code enforcement official. Joseph was an ex-chief for the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Department and a proud member of the Old Bridge Elks, Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh and NJJCI Senate.
Joseph is survived by his wife, the former Ann Brennan; his children, Patricia and Steve Hackl of Pennsylvania, Joseph W. Peel of South Amboy and SuEllen and Daniel Kerwin of Old Bridge; his 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will take place Friday, 9am at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home located at 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, with a 10am funeral mass at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River. Burial to follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm and Thursday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.spezzifuneralhome.com
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Mar 10 2014
The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company is trying to rebuild its original Engine 401. To help in the cause visit the link below and purchase a T-Shirt. You may also make a donation as well.
Engine 401 is 1936 Seagrave pumper. This engine was acquired second hand from the South Amboy Fire company in 1956. Engine 401 has seen service with several other fire companies. Currently the engine is in need of major repair and overhaul and the funds are not available to do this. We are looking for help to restore Engine 401 so it can be displayed proudly at parades and events.
To help click the link below:
Mar 09 2014
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Ex-Chief & Life Member Joe Peel. Joe was most recently serving as a Fire Commissioner for Old Bridge Fire District #4. Our condolences go out to him and his family.
Funeral services will take place Friday, 9am at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home located at 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin, with a 10am funeral mass at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in South River. Burial to follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm and Thursday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.spezzifuneralhome.com
Feb 23 2014
The center pieces for tonights dinner.
The glasses for the dinner.
Another view of the Awards.
Installation Dinner 2014
On Saturday February 22, 2014 the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company had its annual installation dinner in the MPVFC Hall. This year’s dinner covered the 2013 and 2014 dinner since we were unable to have a dinner in 2013 due to circumstance beyond our control. The MPVFC welcomed in the 2014 line and executive officers. MPVFC also recognized several groups of people for their service and contribution to the company. The awards was followed a delicious dinner, excellent music and dancing. As always a great time was had by all the MPVFC would like to thank the out going officers for their hard work. The MPVFC would like to wish continued success to the incoming officers .
MPVFC would also like to thank Robert Reed and Frank Giacolone for the tremendous amount of hard work that went into making this dinner a success.
MPVFC would also like to recognize the South Amboy Fire Department who covered our response area while we held our dinner.
2014 ( Current Officers)
Line Officers: Executive Board
Chief John Dragotta President Frank Giacolone
Assistan Chief Anthony Guarnera Vice President Michael Greaves
Captian John Watkins Secretary Nathan Maiorana
Lieutenant Robert Conklin Treasurer Al Check
Lieutenant Keith Scheetz Trustee Chair Robert Reed
Safety Officer Al Check
2013
Line Officers: Executive Board
Chief John Dragotta President Frank Giacolone
Assistan Chief Kyle Martin Vice President Matthew Pelc
Captian Robert Reeb Secretary Nathan Maiorana
Lieutenant John Watkins Treasurer George Antonelli
Lieutenant Kenneth Mcglaughin Trustee Chair Anthony Guarnera
Safety Officer Robert Conklin
2013 Chief’s Awards
1st Mike Greaves
2nd Anthony Guarnera
3rd Dave Kerchner
2012
Line Officers: Executive Board
Chief Anthony Guarnera President Frank Giacolone
Assistan Chief John Dragotta Vice President Matthew Pelc
Captian Keith Scheetz Secretary Nathan Maiorana
1st Lieutenant Rob Reed Treasurer Mark Liebowitz
2nd Lieutenant John Watkins Trustee Chair Nicole Tucka
Safety Officer Kenneth Mclaugkin
2012 Chief Awards
1st Matthew Pelc
2nd Mark Kuchen
3rd Dave Kerchner
45 Year Palques
Dave Lapinski
Thomas Mcguire
30 Year Awards
Paul Morello
Life Member (20 years) Plaques
Mark Kuchen
Mark Liebowitz
10 Year Awards
John Dragotta
Nathan Maiorana
5 Year Awards
Jarrett Jirak
Craig Keller
Robert Reed
New Members
Thomas Alfrey
Naureen Diamond
Daniel Garrity
Charles Haggerty ( Jr. Firefighter)
Taylor Rivera
James Thuoy
Junior Members (outstanding service 2013)
Charles Haggerty
Patrick Salvador
