Hackensack Fire Department

Today, we would like to specifically thank and recognize the Hackensack Fire Department. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with the department’s Chief, Thomas Freeman. The City of Hackensack has a long rich American History. Settled in the 1600s, it was also the headquarters for General George Washington during the Revolutionary War in 1776. Now the County Seat, Hackensack is the home to the County’s Judiciary & County Government.

Ft. Lee Police Department

Today, we would like to specifically thank and recognize the Ft.Lee Police Department. The Ft. Lee Police Department has a roster of 90 plus members. Ft. Lee has 37,000 plus residents in 2.9 square miles, a very busy business district with shops and restaurants, and is the location of incoming and outgoing traffic to the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridge crossings in the United States. Thus, the task of policing Ft. Lee is challenging on a good day!

Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corp

Today, we would like to specifically thank and recognize the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corp (TVAC). TVAC is one of the largest all-volunteer organizations in Bergen County with approximately 120 members strong! We recently reached out to Ms. Jamie Elkin, a lifetime member of TVAC. The following is what we learned.

Valor Awards

The annual Valor Awards Dinner is steeped in 200 Club of Bergen County history. It honors and recognizes our First Responders. Since 1987, the 200 Club has honored more than 500…