"Above & Beyond"

All of Newark's firemen are known as "The Bravest," who, in a split-second, may
find themselves forced to make a decision above and beyond the normal call of
duty. Placing themselves in the gravest of danger, many times without the benefit
of masks or hose lines, Newark's Bravest have made those split-second decisions
countless times over the centuries.

Shown here will be official NFD commendations detailing some of those times -
telling of the heroic deeds of men, who acted selflessly, and without any regard
for their own safety. Some may also tell of actions taken by Newark's Bravest to
bring a  situation under control quickly, preventing a loss of life, or further loss of
property. Regardless, all tell the stories of men who went "Above and Beyond"
the normal call of duty.

January 24, 1960 - 03:42 Hours - Single-Alarm - Tour 2
69-71 Monmouth Street bet. Spruce Street & Waverly Avenue
The buildings at #69-71 Monmouth Street were two separate buildings, four-stories in height, and attached.
They made up a row of four, attached tenements, from #69 to #75 Monmouth Street. There were several fir-
es in these buildings over the years, and all four were heavily damaged on January 14, 1962, when a three-
alarm fire swept the entire row. Fireman George R. Fredette was appointed November 14, 1954, and assig-
ned to Engine 18. He retired on April 1, 1980. Fireman Anthony A. Masterson was promoted to captain on
December 3, 1968, and retired February 1, 1984.

December 29, 1984 - 20:43 Hours - Signal 11 - Tour 3
117 University Avenue bet. Central Avenue & James Street
 Fireman Ivo N. Perez, was promoted to Captain, on July 22, 2002, and retired prior to 2009. Firemen Arn-
old H. Almaguer also retired prior to 2009. Fireman William R. Critchley was appointed August 27, 1961,
and retired September 1, 1986. Fireman Raymond L. Wallace was promoted to captain September 25,
1989, and retired prior to 2009.