[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AVENEL FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Avenel Fire 
Company No. 1 on its 100th Anniversary. The volunteer fire company 
continues to provide exemplary service to the residents of Woodbridge 
Township's Fire District #5 and is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.
  Organized and chartered as Avenel Chemical Company No. 1, it legally 
changed its name to Avenel Fire Company No. 1 on July 12, 1913. There 
were 12 charter members, with Joseph Szabo serving as the first Fire 
Chief (a position he held through 1915) and Edward Moran serving as the 
first President. The first firefighting equipment purchased for the 
company was kept in a shed owned by member Joseph Praver. Over the 
years, the company was housed at different locations, finally settling 
at its current property on Avenel Street in 1929. It was renovated in 
1995 to update and expand the structure.
  Avenel Fire Company No. 1 continues to ensure the safety of its 
residents by replacing outdated equipment and adding new tools and 
apparatus to its fleet, including a ladder truck and zodiac boat. In 
its 100 year history, it has seen the installation of emergency 
response apparatus throughout the district, including fire hydrants, 
fire alarm systems and fire alarm boxes. Today, its 42 volunteer 
members answer approximately 600 alarms each year and service over 5000 
addresses.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in recognizing the 100th 
anniversary of Avenel Fire Company No. 1. Since its inception, Avenel 
Fire Company No. 1 upheld its duty to serve and protect the community 
and its dedication is to be celebrated.

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