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In September 1950, a meeting was held in the small community of Silverton, comprised of dedicated men that shared a common goal: to protect the lives and property of their neighbors. That was the beginning of what became the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company # 1, Station 29.

By January 1951, the idea became a reality. The company, now incorporated, selected George Herbert to be it’s Chief. Construction began on the firehouse, until it’s completion in January 1953. During this time meetings were held at the members’ homes as well as the community center. The hard work of the founders paid off in January 1954, when the Dover Township Board of Fire Commissioners formally recognized our company.

THE JOURNEY TO THE 21st CENTURY


The first piece of fire apparatus was a 1952 American LaFrance pumper, purchased from the Atlantic Highlands Fire Co. for $1.00. In 1955, the company was able to purchase its first new apparatus from TASC Fire Equipment in Wall Township. This pumper has since been completely restored, winning numerous trophies from around the state. From these modest beginnings, the company has grown to include three “Class A” engines, a 100 foot tower ladder, a rescue/extrication unit, two brush trucks, a water rescue/rehabilitations unit, fire police unit, and a 25 foot fireboat. During the past decade these units responded to approximate 350 calls for service each year. These call for service ranged from fire alarms, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, boat accidents, hazardous conditions, water and ice rescues and public service calls.

The Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1951 with Mrs. Nancy Herbert serving as the first president. The Auxiliary remains to this day an intricate part of the organizations. From assisting at fires and emergencies, to spending long hours fundraising, their contributions are invaluable.

In June 1976, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary. With the support of the commissioners and the residents of Silverton, a new building was dedicated, along with a tower ladder and chief’s car. Through the dedicated professionalism of our members and the support from their families, our dream of being one of the finest fire companies in the state had been achieved.

Our membership has steadily grown over the years. Each member draws on our traditions adding their individual talents to provide the best possible community service. We carry on the legacy of our founders.

This year, the company celebrates years of service and recognizes its members for their unselfish, tireless dedication to their community. Through our numerous activities, a fire explorer program, Easter egg hunts, children’s Christmas parties, Flower sales, Chinese auctions, food and toy drives, dances, public safety day and most of all saving lives and property. We will continue the proud tradition of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Co #1.

We are Station 29 and proud of it.

 

  1950's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  1952 George Herbert A.B. LaCroix Nancy Herbert  
  1953 K Jones M Rowe Nancy Herbert  
  1954 John Lachmann M Rowe Viola Morris  
  1955 John Lachmann M Pierson Viola Morris  
  1956 John Lachmann M Pierson Viola Morris  
  1957 Virgil Francis M Pierson Viola Morris  
  1958 Virgil Francis A Morsch Viola Morris  
  1959 Virgil Francis K Jones Viola Morris  
           
  1960's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  1960 Robert Weil P Sherman Margaret Weinberger  
  1961 Robert Weil T Greenwood Helen Taylor  
  1962

Joseph Weinberger

T Greenwood Helen Taylor  
  1963 Joseph Weinberger Thomas Garner Helen Taylor  
  1964 Virgil Francis Thomas Garner Florence Garner  
  1965 Virgil Francis Ernest E Hansen Dorothy Gaskill  
  1966 Edward Hare Ernest E Hansen Dorothy Gaskill  
  1967 Thomas Morris Sr. Norman Bayer Margaret Weinberger  
  1968 Thomas Morris Sr. Norman Bayer Charlotte Abrahamsen  
  1969 Thomas Morris Sr. Ernest E Hansen Charlotte Abrahamsen  
           
  1970's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  1970 Thomas Morris Sr. Ernest E Hansen Eleanor Dickinson  
  1971 Thomas Morris Sr. Ernest E Hansen Phyllis Lachmann  
  1972

Victor Anderson

Ernest E Hansen Phyllis Lachmann  
  1973 Victor Anderson Ernest E Hansen Ann Carroll  
  1974 Robert Kelly Sinnott William Conradi Ann Carroll  
  1975 Robert Kelly Sinnott Oliver J McGuire Joan Dolman  
  1976 Robert Clark Oliver J McGuire Betty Clark  
  1977 Robert Clark Walter Denman Betty Clark  
  1978 Robert Clark Walter Denman Betty Clark  
  1979 Oliver J McGuire Walter Denman Helen Browne  
           
  1980's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  1980 `Thomas Morris Sr. Walter Deman Betty Clark  
  1981 Thomas Morris Sr. Walter Deman Betty Clark  
  1982

John Jack Duffy

Walter Deman Betty Clark  
  1983 John Jack Duffy  Walter Deman Betty Clark  
  1984 John Jack Duffy  John Lenaghan Betty Clark  
  1985 John Quinlan John Lenaghan Lorraine Reilly  
  1986 John Quinlan John Lenaghan Betty Clark  
  1987 Richard Strasser Andy Jensen Betty Clark  
  1988 Richard Strasser Andy Jensen Betty Clark  
  1989 Richard Strasser Andy Jensen Betty Clark  
           
  1990's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  1990 Kenneth Taylor Andy Jensen Betty Clark  
  1991 Kenneth Taylor Patrick Hynes Dorothy Gaskill  
  1992

Kenneth Taylor

Patrick Hynes Dorothy Gaskill  
  1993 Scott Ireland Loretta Acsione Dorothy Gaskill  
  1994 Scott Ireland Loretta Acsione Florence Kelly  
  1995 George Rosko Thomas Morris Sr. Florence Kelly  
  1996 George Rosko Thomas Morris Sr. Florence Kelly  
  1997 Roger Joe Brown Thomas Morris Sr. Florence Kelly  
  1998 Roger Joe Brown Thomas Morris Sr. Helen Browne  
  1999 Thomas Morris Jr. Ryan Gleeson Helen Browne  
           
  2000's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  2000 Thomas Morris Jr. Ryan Gleeson Helen Browne  
  2001 Thomas Morris Jr. Ryan Gleeson Helen Browne  
  2002

Steven Henry

Mike Jahn Helen Browne  
  2003

Steven Henry

George Rosko Helen Browne  
  2004 Kevin Geoghegan Scott Ireland Helen Browne  
  2005 Kevin Geoghegan Michael Willson Helen Browne  
  2006 Robert Sinnott Jr George Rosko Helen Browne  
  2007 Robert Sinnott Jr George Rosko Helen Browne  
  2008 Kevin Geoghegan James Harris Helen Browne  
  2009 Kevin Geoghegan James Harris Helen Browne  
           
  2010's  
  Year Fire Chief President Ladies Auxiliary President  
  2010 Robert Sinnott Jr James Harris Ceil Cocco  
  2011 Robert Sinnott Jr John Addalia Ceil Cocco  
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