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NJ memories/Dec 2025
December 01, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
RON JEFFERS, New Jersey Editor

Photo by CHARLES BECKWITH COLLECTIONBayonne Engine Co. 3 used this 1944 Mack 1000-gpm pumper. The rig was "chromeless" because it was built during World War II.

Photo by RON JEFFERSEngine 3's old Mack is still around. It was on display for many years at the Bayonne Fire Department Museum. Currently, it is back in the streets for special events details. The veteran Engine 3 took Deputy Chief Bill Bartos for his retirement run from Fire Headquarters as part of his celebration on November 13th.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
NJ memories/Dec 2025

