The Scotch Plains Fire Department Hosts its 15oth Anniversary Party
On behalf of the Scotch Plains Fire Department, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Scotch Plains community for coming out and joining us as we celebrated our 150th anniversary.
Throughout its 150-year history, the fire department has been made up of volunteers, our friends and neighbors, who want to give back to their community. So, to say that seeing so many supporters along the parade route and at the celebration downtown was heartwarming, is an understatement. As I spoke with visitors from fire departments around the state, I kept hearing the same phrase: “This is such a beautiful town and community. Everyone is so nice.” I must say that I agree whole heartedly with those sentiments. Scotch Plains is a great community!
It certainly takes a village to host an event like this and I would like to thank the following entities for their generous support: Township of Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains Recreation Department, Scotch Plains Police Department, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Scotch Plains Department of Public Works, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, New Jersey State Police, Township of Union, 7-11, Ace Transmissions, Fire and Safety Services, Grillestone Restaurant, New Jersey American Water, New Jersey Fire Equipment, Stage House Restaurant, Tony’s Italian Sausage, Union Catholic High School and Governor Livingston High School Bagpipers.
Lastly, I would like to thank the men and women of the Scotch Plains Fire Department for all of their hard work and dedication day in and day out. It is a privilege to serve the community of Scotch Plains with all of you and I am honored to be your chief. Please know that I am grateful each and every day for the blessing of your friendship.
Submitted by Chief John J. Lestarchick, Scotch Plains Fire Department
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Parade Trophy Winners
Best Appearing Service, Veterans or Non Fire Department Color Guard – 2nd Place – Union Catholic Student Council
Best Appearing Service, Veterans or Non Fire Department Color Guard – 1st Place – Harmony Drum Corp
Best Appearing Musical Unit – 3rd Place – Governor Livingston High School
Best Appearing Musical Unit – 2nd Place – St. Columcille Pipe Band
Best Appearing Musical Unit – 1st Place- Harmony Drum Corp
Best Appearing Ambulance in the Line of March – 2nd Place – Scotch Plains Rescue Squad
Best Appearing Ambulance in the Line of March – 1st Place – Westfield Rescue Squad
Best Appearing Mini Pumper – 1st Place – Boonton Township
Best Appearing Privately Owned Apparatus – 2nd Place – Matt & Gary Steitz
Best Appearing Privately Owned Apparatus – 1st Place – Tom Corigliano
Best Appearing Chiefs Vehicle – 2nd Place – Schooly’s Mountain
Best Appearing Chiefs Vehicle – 1st Place – Boonton Township
Best Appearing Special Apparatus – 2nd Place – Linden Decon
Best Appearing Special Apparatus – 1st Place – Boonton Township
Best Appearing Vintage Motor Apparatus, 25 yrs or older – 2nd Place – Linden
Best Appearing Vintage Motor Apparatus, 25 yrs or older – Hampton
Best Appearing Hand or Horse Drawn Antique – 2nd Place – Midvale
Best Appearing Hand or Horse Drawn Antique – 1st Place – Boonton Steamer
Best Appearing Rescue Truck – 2nd Place – Union County Hazmat
Best Appearing Rescue Truck – 1st Place – Elizabeth Tactical Unit
Best Appearing Rescue Truck – 2nd Place- Community L-25
Best Appearing Rescue Truck – 1st Place – Boonton L-301
Best Appearing Tanker over 1500 – 2nd Place – Union County
Best Appearing Tanker over 1500 – 1st Place – Bernardsville
Best Appearing Pumper 20 yrs or Older in Service – 2nd Place – Garwood
Best Appearing Pumper 20 yrs or Older in Service – 1st Place – Cranford
Best Appearing Pumper 15 yrs or Older in Service – 2nd Place – Hampton
Best Appearing Pumper 15 yrs or Older in Service – 1st Place – Boonton
Best Appearing Pumper 10 Years to Under 15 Years – 2nd Place – North Arlington
Best Appearing Pumper 10 Years to Under 15 Years – 1st Place – Colonia
Best Appearing Pumper 3 Years to Under 5 Years – 2nd Place – Franklin Township District 2 Community
Best Appearing Pumper 3 Years to Under 5 Years – 1st Place – Fanwood
Best Appearing Pumper 3 Months to Under 5 Years – 1st Place – Piscataway District 2 Possumtown
Unit Coming the Farthest Distance – 1st Place
Best Ladies Auxiliary – 1st Place – Boonton
Best Appearing Fire Department Color Guard Regulation Uniform – 2nd Place – Hampton
Best Appearing Fire Department Color Guard Regulation Uniform – 1st Place – Boonton
Best Appearing Fire Company Parade Uniform Without Music – 1st Place – Fanwood
Best Appearing Fire Company Regulation Uniform Without Music, Less Than 20 Men – 1st Place – Hampton
Best Appearing Fire Company Regulation Uniform, Over 20 Men, With Music – 1st Place – Boonton
Best Appearing Overall Fire Company Without Music Donated By: Fire and Safety – Hampton
Best Appearing Overall Fire Company With Music Donated By: Fire and Safety – Boonton
