Rosemary “Granny” Weyer, 87, became a volunteer firefighter in Haworth in 1979 when few doors were open to women in the fire service.  She was the first female firefighter in the department, and she is widely regarded as the first female firefighter in Bergen County. Firefighter Weyer earned respect and, “stood shoulder to shoulder with her brothers in the firehouse,” according to a department Facebook post.  

Firefighter Weyer passed away on February 6^th after a battle with cancer.

She graduated from Englewood School of Nursing and, in later years, she attended Union College to receive her paramedic certification.  Weyer worked in a ob-gyn office for 30-years and then served as a paramedic for six-years. 

As a volunteer first responder in Haworth, she served as captain of the ambulance corps, and as fire department secretary.  During her long tenure, Weyer was given the nickname of “Granny.” In addition, she was secretary of the New Jersey & New York Volunteer Firemen's Association.

Firefighter Weyer broke many barriers, and she was a mentor to many.