- On March 20th, 2008 -
Engine 19, Ladder 8 and Battalion 2 temporarily moved out of our Bergen Ave quarters. 2 Bergen Ave was built in 1910 and like most older firehouses it is desperate for a renovation. During this 1.4 million dollar renovation E19 and L8 have set up temporary quarters at 255 Kearney Ave along with Engine 17 and Ladder 11. E17 and L11 moved into this former warehouse in November '07 while its decided what to do with a sagging floor at their Boyd Ave quarters. In the mean time the 2nd Battalion Chief is using Boyd Ave as his temporary home until 2 Bergen Ave is completed. If all goes well we anticipate returning to Bergen Ave around December 2008.
****** 2007 Stats for Engine 19, Ladder 8 & Battalion 2 ******
Engine Co. 19 - 2132 Runs, Ladder Co. 8 - 1801 Runs, Battalion 2 - 2082 Runs
E19, L8 & B2 was the busiest house in the city in 2007, 6015 Runs
City Wide Stats:
Box/Still Alarms: 22750
Structure Fires: 1540
- April 11, 2008-
Chief Michael J. O'Reilly has been sworn in as the 15th Chief of Department in the history of the F.D.J.C. Chief O'Rielly spent 14 years on Bergen Ave. assingned to Engine Co. 19 before being promoted to Captain in 1995. Congratulations Chief O'Reilly.
-July 1, 2008
Good Luck to Captain Tom Reehill, Ladder Co.8 on your recent retirement. Congratulations to Battalion Chief Pete Gasiorowski, Battalion 2 on your recent retirement and your new career with the Monroe Fire Dept.
- August 7, 2008-
Congratulations to Firefighter Tom Conforti, Ladder Co. 8 for being chosen 2007 Firefighter Of the Year. On December 9, 2007 E19 & L8 responded first due to Box 724 for a reported fire at 24 College Drive, a four story ordinary multiple dwelling. As E19 & E22 were stretching a line to third floor, L8 forced entry and began a primary search. FF Conforti located a male occupant in the rear bedroom in a semi-conscious state. He was able to remove the victim to the second floor for medical attention. For his actions the FDJC along with IAFF Local 1066 has chosen him for this outstanding award.
-October 20, 2008-
Renovations at our Bergen Ave quarters are moving along. Rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC has been completed on the second floor. The new front stairs are going in this week which will allow final sheetrock to be completed on the second floor. The rough plumbing and electric is almost complete on the apparatus floor and kitchen. We anticpate returning to quarters the end of December or begining of January. Keep checking the renovations page for new pictures.
- December 18, 2008
Renovations continue on Bergen Ave. The temporary steel beam that has been in place above Ladder Co.8 door for ten years has been removed. All of the cracked brick has been removed and the arch has been rebuilt. The 20 ENGINE 20 sign was also removed and replaced with 8 LADDER 8. After 99 years Ladder Co. 8 will be recognized from Kennedy Blvd. The tile has been completed in all the bathrooms on the second floor along with ceiling grid for the drop ceiling. Vinyl and epoxy floors on the second floor will be going down soon and the stainless steel cabinetry for the kitchen will be delivered the week of 12-29-08. We expect to return to quarters soon after the completion date of February 3, 2009
- February 1, 2009
Ladder Co.8 responded to Box 829 for a reported water leak in the basement of a private dwelling on Linden Ave. Upon arrival Captain Smith and his crew were walking toward the house when the ground opened up under the rear wheels of the truck. Ladder 8 spent eleven hours stuck in the hole and was removed with large crane. After thorough inspection by the shop mechanics the apparatus was returned to service with no damage.
- February 2,2009
Congratulations to F.F. Terance McGee, Ladder Co.8, on your promtion to Captain.
-February 3, 2009
Finishing touches are being applied to our Bergen Ave. Quarters. As with any project of this size things come up and cause delays. We expect a mid March return. Keep checking the renovations page for updated photos.
-April 1, 2009
The water that appeared in the basement soon after the new stair tower was built has finally been removed. The water profing contractor was able to run pipes under the basement floor to divert the water to sump pumps. All of the major renovation work has been completed. Furniture and lockers will be delivered in the next few weeks. Now I know why Rome wasn't built overnight.
-June 1, 2009
The rededication ceremony for our Bergen Ave. Quarters will take place on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 12 P.M. The Mayor, Chief of Dept, Fire Director and members of the city council will be on hand to celebrate the re-opening. Retirees of E19, L8 and B 2 are invited to join current members at this ceremony.
****** 2008 Stats for Engine Co. 19, Ladder Co.8 & Battalion 2 *******
Engine Co.19 - 1909 Runs, Ladder Co.8 - 1889 Runs, Battalion 2 - 2355 Runs
E19,L8, B2 was the Busiest House in the city in 2008, 6153 Runs
Battalion 2 was the busiest Battalion Chief, 2355 Runs. Ladder Co. 8 was the busiest Ladder Co. with 1889 Runs and 310 structure fires.
City Wide Stats 2008:
Box/Still Alarms: 22316
Structure Fires: 1100
-July 1,2009
Congratulations to F.F. Wayne Taylor, Ladder Co. 8, on your recent retirement. After 28 years of working at the busiest houses in the city, you deserve it. Good Luck Wayne.
