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Jersey City Parade Marks Fire Department's 150th Anniversary
City officials, local firefighters and first responders from the tri-state area gathered Sunday to celebrate the JCFD, which began in 1871.
JERSEY CITY, NJ —On Sunday, local uniformed firefighters and first responders from around the tristate area gathered in Jersey City for a celebratory parade and ceremonies marking 150 years of professional fire services in the community.
According to historians, organized fire protection began in Jersey City on Sept. 21, 1829. The volunteer Jersey City Fire Department combined with the Hudson City and City of Bergen volunteer fire departments to officially form the professional career Jersey City Fire Department in 1871.
Today, the JCFD is the state's largest municipal fire department.
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Sunday's parade began at Dickinson High School, traveled along Newark Avenue, south on Jersey Avenue and to a reviewing stand situated south of Grand Street.
Jersey City dignitaries in attendance included: Mayor Steve Fulop, Public Safety Director James Shay and Jersey City Fire Department Chief Steven McGill.
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To mark 150 YEARS of professional fire services, the #JerseyCity community joined Mayor Fulop, Public Safety Director James Shea, and #JCFD Chief Steven McGill to mark the anniversary with a parade and ceremonies this past Sunday. We thank and salute you. pic.twitter.com/LGLCJuVyjn
— City of Jersey City (@JerseyCity) October 5, 2021
Here are some photos from Sunday's festivities:
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