| The Iselin Fire Department held its 84th Annual Ex-Chief's and Installation of Officers Dinner on Saturday, March 1st, at the Woodbridge Sheraton.
This year's dinner honored outgoing Chief Michael Einhorn. Mike joined the department in 1993 and served as a Fire Officer for six years before being elected to serve as Chief in 2007. Mike was instrumental in implementing the Gemtor Harnesses and the Petzl EXO Personal Escape System. The Fire Department would like to thank Mike for his years of service and a job well done as Chief.
Also honored at the dinner was Firefighter Robert Thompson for 50 years of service. Bob joined the Fire Department in the 1950's and held numerous offices throughout his career, including the Fire Company President for 30 years. Bob stepped down as President 3 years ago and has been missed. The Fire Company honored Bob at the dinner by nominating him as President Emeritus, which means Honorary President for Life. The Fire Department would like to congratulate Bob for his 50 years of service to his community and this department.
The 2008 Line Officers were installed at the Dinner. They are as follows:
Chief David Mellett
1st Assistant Chief Michael Slugocke
2nd Assistant Chief Raymond Ference
1st Captain Christopher Wertz
2nd Captain Jerome Comi
1st Lieutenant Andrew Phillips
2nd Lieutenant John Brady
The dinner was attended by the Woodbridge Township Fire Companies, Rahway Fire, Edison Fire, Milltown Fire, Woodbridge Mayor and members of the Town Council, State Senator, and the Indian American Association. |
