Four members of F.M.B.A. Local 64 were recently recognized with a special recognition award from the NJFMBA. This was presented as a result of actions that these members performed at a gasoline tanker rollover during the Memorial Day weekend in 2006.Congratulations go out to:
Lieutenant Joseph Palumbo
Firefighter Robert Chester
Firefighter Mike O' Brien
Firefighter Mike Vandergrift
Firefighter Mike Vandergrift approaching the overturned tanker with an 1-3/4 handline with foam.Photo courtesy of First Responder
Firefighter Vandergrift is joined by Firefighter O'Brien and Lieutenant Palumbo photo courtesy of First Responder.
Firefighter Chester acting as chauffer for the day operates the pump panel during the incident.
2007 Valor Awards Dinner
"Honoring the Bravest"
of the Brave"
2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS PAGES
2007 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS PAGE
Listen to an audio clip of "Goumba Johnny" WKTU Radio show host, and this year's Valor Awards emcee:
Audio Clip broadcast from WKTU 103.5 Radio
Browse the 2007 Ad Journal book (Large PDF File)
Please direct all questions regarding valor to Chairman Christopher Lukenda
