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Department extends appreciation to all veterans in the community

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November 11, 2025 | NEW JERSEY Courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters,
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Ridgewood, N.J — Nov. 11 — Ridgewood Professional firemen FMBA Local 47 commemorated Veterans Day by honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the ten veterans who continue to serve the community as department members, as well as retired veteran firemen.

The department emphasized military duty in the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army National Guard, and Coast Guard. Lt. Jason Kane (Air Force), FF Matt Bombace (Marine Corps), FF Kevin Monton (Navy), FF Shelby Taylor (Marine Corps), FF Oscar Martinez (Army National Guard), and FF Chris Mead are shown. Captain Justin O'Connor (Army), FF Matt Musicant (Navy), FF Chris Eidschun (Coast Guard), and FF Tim Bombace (Army National Guard) were also recognized, albeit not seen.

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Courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters

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