Proudly Serving America's Greatest Community 

January 1, 2022

To our membership, Ladies Auxiliary and family members of Silverton Volunteer Fire Company, we would like to say "thank you" to those that have donated and/or sacrificed time away from family, friends and loved ones to support us and our community where we live. As we move forward in 2021, we look to the community for strength and guidance to carry on our mission as we celebrate 71 years of service.  

*** 71 years of service 1951- 2022 ***

DONATION REQUEST

Station 29 Mission Statement As volunteer responders to fire, public safety, natural and manmade disasters and assisting with medical emergencies, Silverton Volunteer Fire Company protects the lives and property of Toms River Township residents and many summer visitors. The members promote public safety through its fire prevention, education programs and community interaction and follows the many values of our founding members.

Objectives: The objectives shall be the extinguishing of fires and the protection of life and property.

Service: The members continue its 24-hour call to serve and protect.

Bravery: When risking your life to save others a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear.

Safety: With the best equipment and training, S.V.F.C. can reduce the risk to its members and the public.

Honor: The commitment necessary to perform requires excellence of character. We inspire each other through pride, both past and present, which is a belief that every action reflects on all the members of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1.

Dedication: A commitment to the objectives of our mission is an essential part of existence

Recognition of Service Awards:

5 Years:

Jason Goldstein

Kelly Walker

10 years
Nick Osborn

Joseph Veni

John Keating

Joe Duff

Ed Popek

Diane Garrison

Tammy Seyforth

Rosemary Pasqualetto

15 years (Life Member)
Anthony Naturile

Michael Stanzione

Christopher Hansson

Daniel Dickman

Dave Guziejewski

Chris Silva

Helen Kearney

Joanne Naturile

Donna Fiore-Willson

Dana Foster

20 Years

Brian Tillotson

Todd Boden

Brian Geoghegan

Mike Wilson

Ceil Cocco

25 years

William Ihrig

35 Years

Lou DeAngleo

45 years

Andy Jensen

55 years

Robert Clark

Ellen Sinnott

2021 President Award
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Is in recognition of a member who displays a level of dedication that far exceeds his duties and obligations.

2021 Firefighter of the year
Michael Mooney

Is in recognition of a member who best exemplifies the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service and who has a notable record of service and achievements.

2021 Exceptional Service
Robert Reynolds
Joseph Veni

Exceptional Service - For a highly creditable accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the company, or the fire service in general as a result of training, devotion to duty in the company, or service to the public. Exceptional Service Award Commendation shall be orange.

2022 Medal of Courage for actions during a fatal structure fire 3/22/2022
John Keating Jr

Robert Reynolds

John Carolan

2022 Life Saving Award for actions during a fatal structure fire 3/22/2022
Paul Sharpe

Nicholas Mcginley

2022 Meritorious Service for actions during a fatal structure fire 3/22/2022
Joe Zangara

Brian Tillotson

Connor Shevlin

Tom Fischer

Meritorious Service - For a highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions with some degree of hazard to life and limb of the member, or where serious injury to a third party is prevented. Meritorious Service Award Commendation shall be Blue, White, and Green with the Blue to the left when viewed from the front.

2022 Medal of Gallantry for actions during a water rescue on 7/17/21
Will Ihrig

Chris Inglis

Rich Gabriel

Kieran O'Hara

2022 Heroism Award for actions during a water rescue on 7/17/21
Joe Brown

Joe Zangaa

Joe Pretto

Chris Wilson

Jon Swift

2022 Medal of Gallantry for actions during submersion on 8/21/21

Bob Sinnott

Dave McElwain

Keegan Shevlin

Rich Forster

Mike Hader

2022 Meritorious Service for actions during a submersion - CPR on land 8/21/21

Chris Inglis

Drew Calvo - Chief Sta 27

Remembrance of our deceased members for 2021:

Anthony “TEE” Cenicola

Dave Vanbrunt

Mike Reilly Honorary Member

John Jemison Honorary Member

John Cataldo Honorary Member

Rose Pasqualetto

Catherine Ledger

Margaret Laffan

Vera Campbell

Rose Senatore

Recognition of Honorary Members:

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George Herbert - Silverton Fire Company's 1st fire Chief was killed in a Forest Fire - April 1955
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Incident Name: Brickyard Fire 
Date: 4/10/1955
Personnel: George Herbert
Agency/Organization:  New Jersey Forest Fire Service
Position: District Forest Warden
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Summary: District Forest Fire Warden George Herbert (Fire Chief Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1) was killed in the line of duty on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955. He was acting as an engine boss and supporting a backfiring operation when his engine was stuck on a stump while suppressing a spot fire. Another fire fighter who was with Herbert fled, but Herbert stayed with the engine on Turner Road and was severely burned when the main fire burned over his position. He died the following day

      AUGUST 4, 2020 TROPICAL STORM

June 2020 - Current Pumpers - Engine 2931, Squad 2913, Engine 2911 and Engine 177

March 2020

The Silverton Fire Company’s main responsibility is the fire protection and prevention to our community as a whole. We have been and will be working hand in hand with the Toms River Fire District # 2, Silverton EMS, Toms River Police, Toms River CSOs and Toms River Office of Emergency Management and our neighboring fire companies. We will monitor the world events and update the amount of time to be more or less if needed and we also will face intense boredom while in quarantine but it has to be done. We are staying prepared for you. The next month will be tough for everyone, luckily together we're a community and will pull through it stronger than ever.

Our members recognize how these trying times will be affecting families, schools and our local stores, bars, restaurants and breweries. We thank you for your continued support and we along with you support our local businesses. Please stay safe, wash your hands, heed all precautions set forth by the medical profession and be well.

Friday 2/7/2020 TRFD Incident 2020-0170   71 15th Street - Fatal House Fire.

Not all days can be good days. We were dispatched to a late night fire and despite all of our best efforts one young mother didn't make it out. At this time there is to many supporting agencies to list but our members thank you for having our backs during and after this incident. The phone calls, texts and messages are all well appreciated. Our Dispatchers, TRPD, Silverton EMS, Toms RIVER CSO and our Ladies Auxiliary worked hard in a cold windy night with the help of many others. We battled flames and extreme weather conditions in a courageous and valiant effort. This is a tragic day for the Silverton Fire Company and the Silverton section of Toms River Township.
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Our hearts are heavy this evening for this loss and we can't begin to imagine how devastated this family is.

Appointed Positions 2022

2950- Joe Brown Safety/Health Officer

2960- Robert Reynolds Safety/Health Officer

2970- Rich Gabriel Safety/Health Officer

2980 - Kevin Geogheghan Operations Officer

2990 - John Reilly Fire Police Officer

2991 - Joe Pretto Fire Police Officer / Exterior Firefighter

2992 - Lou DeAngelo Fire Police Officer / Exterior Firefighter

2993 - Mike Willson Fire Police Officer / Exterior Firefighter

2994 - Dave Guziejewski Fire Police Captain / Exterior Firefighter

2995 - Bob Hansson - Fire Police Officer

2996 - Joe Duff Fire Police Officer

2997 - Bill Dorman Fire Police Officer/ Exterior Firefighter

2998 - John Carolan Critical Infrastructure Officer

2999 - Chris Inglis Critical Infrastructure Officer

Robert Reynolds Engineer

Joe Zangara Engineer Engine 2931

Todd Boden Engineer Ladder 2905

John Pagano Engineer Ladder 2905

Kieran O'Hara Engineer Squad 2913

Chris Inglis Engineer Fire Boat 2906

Tom Fischer Engineer Brush 2909

Sean Walker Engineer Special Services 2927

Joe Zangara Engineer Antique 177

OEM 6 & Marine Division Engineer Connor Shevlin

Dave Guziejewski Quartermaster

Mike Willson Quartermaster

Bill Dorman Chaplin

Rob Leach Chaplin