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Garfield honors past member
May 29, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
DAMIEN DANIS, Senior Correspondent

Photo by Damien Danis

Photo by Damien Danis

Photo by Damien Danis
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On Monday, May 26th, members of Garfield Fire Department Co. 3 attended 3 ceremonies to honor members who passed away. Members of Rescue Engine #3 hosted a memorial ceremony honoring the 2005 Line of Duty Death of Chief Engineer Angelo Petta. Rescue Engine #3 renamed the hall of their firehouse to "Angelo Petta Memorial Hall". Members also officially announced Angelo Petta as an Honorary Chief of Garfield Fire Rescue Engine Co. 3.