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Fire Prevention Week poster contest winners are presented with their awards. MARCH 02 - Every year in October during Fire Prevention Week a poster contest his held. Children grades 1 - 5 from the 3 grammer schools in Oakland partisapate. The prize for the winners is a $50.00 savings bond. The awards were presented by Mayor John Szabo, Councilman Pat Pignatelli, Fire Offical Dan Hagberg and Fire Chief Robert Knapp. Below are the names of the winners: Manito 1st Grade Jillian Sidlousky 2nd ... (Full Story & Photos)

Notable Events In The History Of The Fire Service MARCH 01 - 1,000,000 years ago - Historical findings indicate that primitive man knew how to make fire. 500,000 years ago - Historical findings indicate primitive man learned to control fire. 400 BC - Alexandria, Egypt The first known water pump. 23 BC - Caesar Augustus in Rome created first firefighting force. "Servants of the Commonwealth" were a group of slaves and troops assigned the job of protecting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters Are Not Allowd To Be Tired FEBRUARY 28 - After enduring a long week of battling the extreme snow, motor vehicle accidents and down powerlines. a firefighter is still on the job ready for the next call. Early in the morning on Feb. 28th the Oakland Fire Department was dispatched by Norcon to assist the Wyckoff FD with a structure fire. Oakland FD's Rescue 1042, Utility 1044, Department Chief (1030), Assistant Chief (1050) responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

Don Johnston with his wife Barri holding the Bible.

Oakland Fire Departments 2 newest members are sworn in at the February 24th council meeting FEBRUARY 24 - Alex Perez a new member of Company 2 and Don Johnston a new member of Co 1 are sworn in as firefighters at the February 24th council meeting by Mayor John Szabo. Welcome aboard!... (Full Story & Photos)

Members Always Needed! FEBRUARY 15 - Stop by Company 1, 25 Yawpo Ave @ 7pm any Monday night for more information.... (Full Story & Photos)

Incoming Officers for 2010 are introduced

Installation Dinner Honors New Officers and More JANUARY 24 - Last Saturday 16-JAN-2010 The Oakland Fire Department celebrated its annual installation dinner. At this social gathering the department takes the time to recognize the accomplishments of 2009 and this year the transistion to a new Chief Robert Knapp and his entourage of incoming 2010 officers. This year's command includes: Patrick Kellett Assistant Chief Curtis LeRoy Assistant Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fallen Brother Firefighter/USMC Christopher Hrbek Honored JANUARY 21 - The Oakland Fire Department offers our condolences to the family, friends, fellow Marines and Fire Fighters of USMC Sgt. Christopher Hrbek. Sgt Christopher Hrbek's hometown of Westwood, NJ honored Chris with a hero's procession through flag lined streets. We salute Chris's ultimate sacrifice and will keep his family and friends near and far in our prayers. "The Display of gratitude and American ... (Full Story & Photos)

USMC Christopher Hrbek

Mutual Aid Ice Rescue Drill-Zabriskie Pond Wyckoff JANUARY 18 - On Monday January 18th, the Oakland Fire Department participated in a mutual aid Ice Rescue drill in Wyckoff along with Franklin Lakes, Waldwick and Wyckoff fire departments. The focus of the training drill was to teach multiple agencies how to work together. Responders from different towns need to be able to blend their professional skills seamlessly in order to coordinate an effective ice rescue. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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