Members of the NJ Firemen’s Home at the Bergen County Firemen’s Home August Picnic
August brought beautiful weather and an great opportunity for another barbecue sponsored by the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association. Since the COVID pandemic brought a shut down of all activities in 2020, the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association decided to cancel our annual August meeting and with the success with the June barbecue (minus the drizzle of rain) decided it was a perfect opportunity to host another barbecue for the residents NJ Firemen’s Home and their guests.
Chef Prince and Chef Bob manning the barbecue buffet
Chef Bob Ordway manning the grill
The delicious meal was enjoyed by everyone
The weather was beautiful that afternoon, warm and sunny going up to 82 degrees. The perfect day for an outdoor event. Many residents were brought out into the lawn in front of the home to enjoy their meal and a little comradery with their fellow fire fighters. Family members are always invited to this event making it even more special on this gorgeous day. The tents we provided and the gazebo that was a previous gift to the home was used for residents to provide shade.
The members of the kitchen staff cooked a wonderful barbecue lunch that included chili, hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, potato and cole slaw salads, corn on the cob, baked beans and fresh watermelon for dessert. Member and Wyckoff Fire Fighter Nick Ciampo’s wife, Lois, baked special cakes for an extra treat for dessert.
The entertainment that afternoon which was also provided by the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association was the Bloomingdale Coronet Band, who entertained us with Big Band and Swing music along with traditional American classics like the Star Spangled Banner. It was an engaging afternoon for everyone.
Longtime member of the BCFHA, George Steger, who now resides at the home, was joined by twelve members of the Maywood Fire Department for his 98th birthday. It was a really nice afternoon for him with balloons, well-wishes and a visit by the Maywood FD Ladder in his honor.
BCFHA Member George Steger on his birthday with members of the Maywood Fire Department
Our Brother, George Steger in front of the Maywood FD Truck
This afternoon was enjoyed by the residents of the Firemen’s Home, who always relish an afternoon out. Everyone had a great time. This wonderful event could not happen without the help of the staff of the Firemen’s Home of Boonton, NJ especially the Activities and Kitchen staff, which does such a great job cooking the food and providing the set up and getting the residents outside.
The members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association, a group of dedicated firefighters and retired fire firefighters from the various firehouses in Bergen County, NJ, did a great job serving all the residents and their families.
The barbecue is paid for from donations made to the Bergen Country Firemen’s Association Fund that is generously funded by fire company donations from all over Bergen County, NJ.
The Bloomingdale Coronet Band entertained everyone with big band sounds
BCFHA Member Nick Ciampo serving dessert to our guests and their families
Members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association and their guests enjoying lunch
The Bergen County Firemen's Home Association 