‘Felix The Stone Fireman’: Bloomfield Event Will Explore FD History

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Historical Society of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

On March 25, the Historical Society of Bloomfield will present “The Remarkable History of Bloomfield’s Fire Department.” Join lifelong New Jersey resident James Gardner for a journey through the history of the Bloomfield Fire Department, from its founding in 1883 to the present day. The presentation will feature stories of famous fires, remarkable firefighters and the intriguing tale of “Felix the Stone Fireman” statue, including his origins and Gardner’s family connection to Felix’s story.

Gardner is a local historian and the host of “Your History Your Story,” a podcast he has been producing with his wife, Kelly since October 2020. Gardner has deep family roots in Bloomfield and is passionate about bringing history to life through compelling storytelling.

Join us on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 PM as together we explore “The Remarkable History of Bloomfield’s Fire Department.”

This presentation is free and open to the public. The venue is ADA-compliant.

• DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
• TIME: 7:30 PM
• VENUE: Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
• PARKING: State Street lot behind the Bloomfield Public Library
• COST: FREE & open to the public
• CONTACT: www.hsob.org; info@hsob.org

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