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Jersey City Fire Foundation, Engine Co. 11 and High Rise-Tunnel Unit
October 17, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
RON JEFFERS, New Jersey Editor

Photo by RON JEFFERS
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On October 1st, members of the Jersey City Fire Foundation, and members of Engine Co. 11 and the High Rise-Tunnel Unit, gave members of Proximo Spirits and Proper No. 12 a tour of the firehouse after renovations were made. The foundation thank the company for their $50,000 "One for All" Grant that help fund the renovations . Retired Deputy Chief Henry DiGuillo and off duty firefighters transformed the almost 40-year old kitchen into a new space. All new appliances, walls, flooring, cabinets, countertops, backsplash and lighting were installed. New turnout gear lockers were also acquired. The foundation presented the Proximo Spirits and Proper No. 12 representatives with a proclamation of appreciation.