AHistorical First in Bloomingdale

On January 1, 2023, friends, family and fellow firefighters came to City Hall to watch as South Amboy Fire Department Chief John Dragotta, 1st Assistant Timothy Gay, and 2nd Assistant Rafael Albarran were sworn into theirrespective positions by MayorFred Henry. Chief John Dragotta is a memberof Independence Engine and Hose Company Engine 7. First Assistant Chief Timothy Gay is a memberof Progressive Fire Company Engine 9 and 2nd Assistant Chief Rafael Albarran is a memberof Mechanicsville Hose Company Engine 10. MayorHenry also congratulated outgoing Fire Chief David Szatkowski fora job well done in 2022.

- Fire News photo by Jaime Norek

Captain Katie Wanklin taking the oath of office as Captain of Chemical Engine Company alongside herfather, ex-Chief and current Passaic County MAC coordinatorMichael Wanklin, Sr., and hermotherPeggy Wanklin. Katie is a first forthe Bloomingdale Fire Department, being the first female Captain in the department’s history. - Fire News photo by J.P. Fortunato