| NEWS |
| On December 10, 2009 the members of Wall Fire Company #1 celebrated their 100th Anniversary. In honor of the Centennial the Company’s December business meeting was held at the Route 71 firehouse, the original Headquarters of the Company. December 10th marked 100 years to the day of the first meeting of the Wall Fire Company. This event was the kick-off of a year long celebration commemorating a century of volunteer fire service. |
| On November 29, 2009, the Wall Fire District #1 donated Engine 76, a 1965 Mack C95 Pumper, to InfoAge, a non-profit museum located on the grounds of historic Camp Evans in Wall Township, NJ. The museum is in the beginning stages of setting up a fire service exhibit in the original firehouse of the former military base. Engine 76 was an active piece of firefighting apparatus for almost 45 years, protecting the residents of West Belmar. Engine 76 will continue to serve the community through education. |
| On November 3, 2009 the Wall Fire Company #1 elected its officers for 2010. They are as follows: Line Officers Chief – William Newberry Deputy Chief – Steve Contreras, Sr. Captain – Keith DeLaura 1st Lieutenant – Jeffrey Kniffin 2nd Lieutenant – Robert Hendrickson, Jr. Executive Officers President – Douglas Davenport Vice President – William Newberry Treasurer – Donald Swicker Secretary – Edward Miles, Jr. Trustee ’10-’12 – Norman Stelling We wish all the best of luck in the New Year. |
| Wall Fire Co. Celebrates 100th |
| Engine 76 “Re-Assigned” |
| 2010 Officers elected |
| Past Chief Answers Final Alarm On November 24, 2009, Wall Fire Company lost brother fireman, Past Chief William “Glenn” Somerville, to his long battle with cancer. Chief Somerville joined the Department in 1956, and served as Chief in 1963. Chief Somerville also served as Commissioner and Trustee throughout his career at Wall Fire Company. Chief Somerville will be greatly missed. |
