Westfield Firefighters Mark 1-Year, 10-Year Service Milestones

WESTFIELD, NJ — Several members of the Westfield Fire Department are celebrating career milestones this month, marking both one year and 10 years of service to the community.

The department recently recognized four firefighters and emergency medical technicians who reached their first anniversary with the department on June 1.

Honored were Firefighter/EMT Benjamin Hasenkopf, Firefighter/EMT Corey Menafra, Firefighter/EMT Parker Puglisi and Firefighter/EMT Christian DeEsposito, all of whom joined the department on June 1, 2025.

The department also recognized three members celebrating a decade of service.

Captain/EMT Ryan Dullea, Firefighter/EMT Bryan Crawford and Captain/EMT Daniel Genovese were all hired on June 1, 2016, and recently marked their 10-year anniversaries with the department.

In a social media post, the department congratulated the firefighters on their service and dedication to the Westfield community.

The milestone recognition comes as firefighters continue responding to emergencies, providing emergency medical care and serving residents throughout the yea