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Port Jervis’ oldest fire company celebrates 175th Anniversary!

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Neversink Eng. Co. #1 “Squad 1” pictured on the weekend of the company's 175th Anniversary Old Timers Night Celebration.
Neversink Eng. Co. #1 “Squad 1” pictured on the weekend of the company's 175th Anniversary Old Timers Night Celebration.
Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski
Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski
Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski
Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski
Past PJFD Chief Joseph Kowal and Justin Grusz, both firefighters with Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. "Truck 7", were among the members of their company that helped prepare and served a full course roast beef dinner for the 175th Anniversary of neighboring Neversink Engine Co. #1 last weekend.
Past PJFD Chief Joseph Kowal and Justin Grusz, both firefighters with Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. "Truck 7", were among the members of their company that helped prepare and served a full course roast beef dinner for the 175th Anniversary of neighboring Neversink Engine Co. #1 last weekend.
Robert Worden and Brandon Myer, both firefighters with Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. "Truck 7", were among the members of their company that helped prepare and served a full course roast beef dinner (complete with cheese-topped onion soup) for the 175th Anniversary of neighboring Neversink Engine Co. #1 last weekend.
Robert Worden and Brandon Myer, both firefighters with Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. "Truck 7", were among the members of their company that helped prepare and served a full course roast beef dinner (complete with cheese-topped onion soup) for the 175th Anniversary of neighboring Neversink Engine Co. #1 last weekend.
Sussex Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Cameron presents a plaque to PJFD Deputy Chief/Past Chief/Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Secretary James Rohner, Jr. and Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 President/Chief Driver David Moore, Sr. in honor of the longtime firematic friendship shared between the two departments and and with Neversink Engine Co. #1. 
Sussex Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Cameron presents a plaque to PJFD Deputy Chief/Past Chief/Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Secretary James Rohner, Jr. and Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 President/Chief Driver David Moore, Sr. in honor of the longtime firematic friendship shared between the two departments and and with Neversink Engine Co. #1
PJFD is proud to include generations of devoted volunteer firefighters serving their community year-after-year, including the Rohner Family.  Pictured here are PJFD Deputy Chief/Neversink Eng. Co.#1 Secretary/58-year firefighter James Rohner, Jr. and Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 29-year firefighter James Rohner III at last weekend's 175th Anniversary celebration of their company, PJFD's oldest, longest operating company.
PJFD is proud to include generations of devoted volunteer firefighters serving their community year-after-year, including the Rohner Family. Pictured here are PJFD Deputy Chief/Neversink Eng. Co.#1 Secretary/58-year firefighter James Rohner, Jr. and Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 29-year firefighter James Rohner III at last weekend's 175th Anniversary celebration of their company, PJFD's oldest, longest operating company.
PJFD Fire Police Captain/60-year fireman Stan Siegel enjoys a conversation after the 175th dinner celebration with Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 50-year firefighter Jim Shimer and 55-year firefighter Bob Mills.  Pictured in the background is Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 30-year firefighter James Kinzel.
PJFD Fire Police Captain/60-year fireman Stan Siegel enjoys a conversation after the 175th dinner celebration with Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 50-year firefighter Jim Shimer and 55-year firefighter Bob Mills. Pictured in the background is Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 30-year firefighter James Kinzel.
Neighboring Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Company firefighters and others prepared and served the 175th dinner celebration for Neversink Eng. Co. #1.  Pictured are L-R are Justin Grusz, Brandon Myer, Robert Worden, Heather Rhoades, and PJFD Past Chief Joseph Kowal, Sr.
Neighboring Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Company firefighters and others prepared and served the 175th dinner celebration for Neversink Eng. Co. #1. Pictured are L-R are Justin Grusz, Brandon Myer, Robert Worden, Heather Rhoades, and PJFD Past Chief Joseph Kowal, Sr.
PJFD is proud to include generations of devoted volunteer firefighters serving their community year-after-year, including many members of the Moore Family.  Pictured here are Matthew Moore (25-year firefighter) and David Moore, Sr. (56-year firefighter) at a recent  175th Anniversary celebration of PJFD's oldest company, which they and other members of their family belong to, Neversink Engine Co. No. 1.
PJFD is proud to include generations of devoted volunteer firefighters serving their community year-after-year, including many members of the Moore Family. Pictured here are Matthew Moore (25-year firefighter) and David Moore, Sr. (56-year firefighter) at a recent 175th Anniversary celebration of PJFD's oldest company, which they and other members of their family belong to, Neversink Engine Co. No. 1.
Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 President/Chief Driver/56-year firefighter/David Moore, Sr.  and PJFD Deputy Chief/Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 Treasurer/40-year firefighter Jeffrey Rhoades read a proclamation from PJ Mayor/PJFD Past Chief Dominic Cicalese naming October 25, 2025 Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Day in the City of Port Jervis.
Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 President/Chief Driver/56-year firefighter/David Moore, Sr. and PJFD Deputy Chief/Neversink Eng. Co. No. 1 Treasurer/40-year firefighter Jeffrey Rhoades read a proclamation from PJ Mayor/PJFD Past Chief Dominic Cicalese naming October 25, 2025 Neversink Engine Co. No. 1 Day in the City of Port Jervis.
PJFD Deputy Chief James Rohner, a 58-year member of Neversink Engine Company #1,  introduced members and their years of service during his company's 175th Anniversary Old Timers' celebration last weekend.
PJFD Deputy Chief James Rohner, a 58-year member of Neversink Engine Company #1, introduced members and their years of service during his company's 175th Anniversary Old Timers' celebration last weekend.
Neversink Engine Co. #1  and PJFD officer list and response board
Neversink Engine Co. #1 and PJFD officer list and response board

 
 
 
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