On June 1^st, the Paterson Fire Department held its Annual Memorial Service to honor and remember the thirty seven department members who died in the line of duty from the PFD volunteer days to the present paid department. 

Brief remarks were given by Chief of Department Alejandro Alicea, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, Mayor Andre Sayegh, and Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale. 

The names of the fallen firefighters were read. A wreath was laid at the memorial in front of headquarters and taps was played to end the ceremony.