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Woodbridge Fire Dept. Swearing-In Ceremony

Last Friday, the Woodbridge Fire Department held a swearing-in for the new captains, battalion chiefs, deputy chief and department chief.

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Last Friday, May 5 the Woodbridge Fire Department held a swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed captains, battalion chiefs, deputy chiefs and chief of the department.

Held at Woodbridge Fire headquarters, attendees watched as each member, accompanied by their loved ones, took their oaths to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of their respective roles to protect the residents of Woodbridge Fire District #1.

Among them were Captain Ryan Horvath, Captain Michael Magda, Battalion Chief Chad Carrick, Battalion Chief David Hines, Battalion Chief Michael Mastanduno, Battalion Chief Mark Minkler, Deputy Chief Robert Minkler Jr., Deputy Chief Stephen Weber and Chief Michael Balog.

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The Woodbridge Board of Fire Commissioners are proud to congratulate each member on their promotion and wish them much success as they move forward in their careers.

Pictured in the first photo: Commissioner Jeff Moran, Commissioner Jay Barcellona, Captain Ryan Horvath, Battalion Chief Chad Carrick, Deputy Chief Robert Minkler Jr., Commissioner Robert Minkler Sr., Chief Michael Balog, Deputy Chief Stephen Weber, Commissioner Jack Kenny, Battalion Chief Michael Mastanduno, Captain Michael Magda and Commissioner Patrick Kenny.

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Pictured in the second photo: Captain Michael Magda, Captain Ryan Horvath, Deputy Chief Robert Minkler Jr., Chief Michael Balog, Deputy Chief Stephen Weber, Battalion Chief Michael Mastanduno and Battalion Chief Chad Carrick.

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