Article via Patch After graduating college at 23, John DuPuis had firefighting on his mind when he enlisted in the Army as a combat medic. He joined hoping to transition his military experience into a fulfilling career with FDNY. John served over five years, and … Read More
Oct. 20: Meet Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company’s Firefighters at Fire Prevention Open House
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company will promote the 2024 Fire Prevention Week (FPW) theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,” with its annual Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 20. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the company’s station, 94 … Read More
RVFC Father’s Day Spotlight: Chief Brandon Beja
Growing up, Brandon Beja was always fascinated by police, fire and EMS, but it wasn’t until he was involved in an accident that he pursued a career in public service. “When I was 16, I joined the Marlboro First Aid & Rescue Squad after I … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight– Keith Badler
The thrill of overcoming challenging situations paired with a desire to serve and protect the community drove Keith Badler towards the fire service. When Badler became a firefighter over 30 years ago, those around him didn’t understand it, and his parents used to joke that … Read More
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company Spotlight: Ciara DiMaiolo
Joining the Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company at age 16 as the self-described “girliest of girls,” Ciara DiMaiolo immediately proved that female firefighters can excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry. “When I joined, it was really hard to be a female in this field. I had … Read More
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company Volunteer Spotlight: Asher Kantor
Helping to protect his community and seeing how people unite for others in times of trouble is one of the most satisfying aspects of being in the fire service for Asher Kantor. He first learned about Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company whilst volunteering with Marlboro First … Read More
Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company Launches Community Awareness Recruitment Campaign
There is no greater feeling than helping someone in need, and by volunteering with Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company, you can experience that feeling on a daily basis. The Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company is seeking to increase its volunteer firefighter base and community engagement by launching … Read More