Ridgefield Park, N.J.     On the evening of December 10^th, new volunteer fire officers were sworn in during a Board of Commissioners meeting at Village Hall.  The new positions take effect on January 1, 2025.

Chief of Department William Lynn was away attending an apparatus inspection trip, so Assistant Chief Jacob Zardoya read the chief's annual report to the commissioners.  The report noted that the volunteer firefighters had attend some 3,000-hours of training during the year and the department had answered over 400 alarms.

Once again, Commissioner John Anlian praised the volunteers, and their families, for the sacrifices they make to protect the community.

Along with Chief Lynn, his assistant chiefs will be Jacob Zardoya and Michael Alberque.  

Engine Co. 1 officers are Captain Christopher Santana and Lieutenant Peter Arciuolo.  For Engine Co. 2 : Captain Timothy Rudersdorf, 1^st Lt. Matthew McGurty and 2^nd Lt. Andreas Faciolince.  Hose Co. 3: Captain Brian Dolch, 1^st Lt. Donald Jump and 2^nd Lt. Richard Pickett.  Ladder Co. 1: Captain Mark Alberque, 1^st Lt. John Van Buskirk and 2^nd Lt. Brian Nevins.  Truck Co. 2: Captain Luis Cruz, 1^st Lt. Raymond Dembski and 2^nd Lt. Robert Fuchs.