Congratulations Firefighters

Ocean County recognized 91 new firefighters at a graduation ceremony March 15. The firefighters were trained during challenging times in particular while restrictions were in place during the COVID 19 pandemic delaying any ceremonies highlighting the completion of their rigorous training at the Ocean County Training Center. The new firefighters were honored by a host of Ocean County officials including Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn and Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, fire company leaders from throughout the County along with loved ones. The graduates and their respective fire companies are: Anthony M. Aldrich, Cody A. Anderson, Aubrey Borden, Ethan R. Elliott, Ethan J. Kasper, Anthony Wandras, Bayville Volunteer Fire Company; Gabriella Biele, Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company; Juan A. Alicia IV, Michael R. Diehl, Ryan C. Everitt, Michael D. Friedman, Edmond A. Jonin, Kevin W. Kidney, Jr., Bryan Mulholland, Kyle Mulholland, Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company; Michael Ayers, Jr., Mystic Island Volunteer Fire Company; John J. Bamburak, Noah R. Colino, Vincent DeSalvo, Nikolas DeVoe, Gregory R. Guempel, Paul M. Serra, Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Company; Aiden Belfiore, Brian C. Einselen, Jackson M. Robertson, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company; Nathaniel D. Braun, Brandon Hawkins, Jose I. Martinez, Anthony L. Robinson, Jr., Thomas M. Topoleski, Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company; John J. Burns, Joseph T. Chester, Hunter B. Reyes, Tyler E. Volek, Pinewald Pioneer Volunteer Fire Company; James D. Cahill, Michael R. Filipponi, Steven D. Halford, Jacob McArthur, Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company; Vincent M. Caprio, Dominic Petrosino, Dominick J. Poppe, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company; Jack Coleman, Gary D. Jamison, Whiting Volunteer Fire Company; Dominick Cucciniello, Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company; Brayden D. Curry, Nicholas A. DiMartino, Connor J. Mulligan, Toms River #2 Volunteer Fire Company; Delcan DeCoursey, Mike Schleifer, Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company; Justin K. Dunn, Christopher Jackson, Christopher J. Maine, Rolando J. Olivarez, John R. Skinner, Marin J. Smith, Joseph Stendardi, William R. Van Bramer, Point Pleasant Boro Volunteer Fire Company; Nicholas J. Englebert VII, Jake T. McNellis, High Point Volunteer Fire Company; Ryan C. Faircloth, Matthew Higgins, Jr., West Tuckerton Volunteer Fire Company; Allanah C. Fischer, Aiden Ryan, Brenden T. Shackelton, Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company; Anthony C. Gerbavac, Jeremy Peter Reils, New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company; Justin Hannold, Parkertown Volunteer Fire Company; Hunter John Hawk, Richard C. Herrick, Bradley L. LaRose, Kayleigh A. Munt, Jordan Rainone, Waretown Volunteer Fire Company; Scott J. Hoebel, Manchester Volunteer Fire Company; Jay L. Laird III, Drew Douglas Robinson, Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Company; Christopher S. Logan, Michael C. Shannon, Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company; Daniel A. McLoughlin, Jefferson M. Wall, Point Pleasant Beach Volunteer Fire Company; Scott R. Meggitt, Surf City Volunteer Fire Company; Angel G. Mercado, Breton Woods Volunteer Fire Company; Charles Robert Mulloy IV, Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Company; Heather Nolze-Brescia, Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company; Parker L. Omslaer, Cassville Volunteer Fire Company; Branden Pelusio, Matthew Tancredi, Stafford Volunteer Fire Company; Shawn T. Philibin, Herbertsville Volunteer Fire Company; Cory J. van den Berg, Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company; Brian M. Weil, Toms River #1 Volunteer Fire Company; Kevin M. Weir, Forked River Volunteer Fire Company.