[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THE NORTHVALE FIRE ASSOCIATION

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                       HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Northvale Fire Association on its 100th anniversary. On December 6, 
1896, a special meeting was held in Northvale by a six-man committee to 
form a volunteer fire department. Anthony Muzzio became the first fire 
chief.
  Various trials and setbacks did not discourage the Fire Association 
from its mission. It originally possessed only horse-drawn wagons, but 
Northvale was able to purchase its first 500 gallon truck by 1927. 
Today, the association boasts a fleet of four trucks and an active 
membership of 50 firefighters.
  Northvale's first firehouse was built in 1900 and underwent 
reconstruction in 1939. A series of renovations in 1970 brought it to 
its present state.
  The dedication and commitment of Northvale's Fire Department is 
plainly obvious to even the most casual observer. Since 1965, its staff 
has trained at the Bergen County Fire Academy and continues to attend 
well after graduation to stay current on fire fighting techniques. Over 
the past 100 years, the one thing that has remained constant has been 
the selflessness of the men who have served in Northvale.
  Once again, congratulations.

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