The Hoboken Fire Department named two new battalion chiefs and three new captains at a promotion ceremony at City Hall ceremony yesterday.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I commend those being promoted [yesterday], for their continued commitment and their willingness to take on even greater responsibilities within the Hoboken Fire Department,”
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
“As a Hoboken resident in addition to being mayor, I personally want to thank you and your families for the sacrifices you make each day to keep my family and our entire community safe each and every day.”
The fire captains promoted to battalion chief are Andrew Markey Jr. and Richard England, while Firefighters Michael Forcum, Michael Ross, and Jimmy Principe were promoted to captain.
“I am confident these newly promoted Battalion Chiefs and Captains will continue to make their mark on not just the Hoboken Fire Department, but on the entire City. Congratulations on these well-deserved, and earned, promotions,” added Public Safety Director Kenneth Ferrante.
“Today is the day your hard work and patience is rewarded,” said Chief Peskens. “These promotions are a result of your dedication, leadership, and commitment, and are a direct reflection of the confidence we have in you.”
The Hoboken Fire Department responds to an average of over 5,000 emergencies a year including fires, natural disasters, medical distress calls, rescues, and more.
They also participate in regional response initiatives including the New Jersey Regional Fireboat Task Force for marine emergencies including the April helicopter crash in the Hudson River, and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) for technical rescues like the 2023 cargo ship fire in Newark.
