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James DeCoste Remembered for 50 Years of Service
April 21, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Basking Ridge Fire Co. No 1 & EMS
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
James "Jim" D. DeCoste, a Life Member, passed away on April 21st, according to the Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1 and EMS. For over 50 years, DeCoste served the community. He served in a number of leadership roles during that time, including fire captain and first aid captain.

