Fort Lee Engine Company #2 Inc.

06/01/2026

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05/27/2026

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04/27/2026

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"Saint Florian" ~ The Patron Saint of Fire Fighters.
Fire Service History worth knowing...

Many firefighters are aware that Saint Florian is the patron Saint of firefighters. Many have purchased and are very proud to wear the Saint Florian medallion around their neck... or even as a tattoo. The medallions are usually gold and many are shaped in the form of a Maltese cross with the image of Florian stamped in the center of it.
If you ask who Florian was or why he is our Patron Saint, most firefighters don't know.
They assume it is because he made some heroic fire rescue or maybe he was a priest who was involved in the fire service. These answers are the typical response but neither is accurate.
Florian was a Captain in the Roman army. He was a brave soldier and a tenacious fighter. Rome recognized the danger of fire and was the first to employ a fire department. This first fire department was made up of slaves. They had no real desire to risk their lives battling the flames of their captors.
Rome desperately needed fire protection. They called on Captain Florian to organize and train an elite group of soldiers whose sole duty was to fight fires. Captain Florian indeed organized such a group. They were highly trained and very successful at protecting Rome from fires.
A brigade of firefighters followed the army and provided fire protection at their encampments. These firefighters were highly respected and easily recognized. They wore the traditional Roman soldier uniform except the skirt was green.
The most famous picture of Saint Florian depicts him with a young boy pouring water from a pitcher onto a fire. This picture if seen in color reveals this green skirt. Rome was very impressed by this young Captain and all that he had accomplished. They decided to reward him by making him a general.
Generals were often given large tracks of conquered land to govern. The only rules were that they had to enforce the laws of Rome and collect the taxes. Florian's area included almost all of Poland. Rome began to hear some rumors about the way Florian was governing his land.
It was reported that he was not enforcing Rome's law forbidding Christianity. Rome did not believe this, but they did sent investigators to check. They reported back that it was true.
Rome sent a group of soldiers to confront Florian. They warned and threatened him that he must enforce the laws of Rome and abolish Christianity.
Florian not only refused he confessed that he had embraced the faith and become a Christian himself. Rome was furious. They tortured him and demanded he renounce his faith. Florian steadfastly refused. Rome ordered his ex*****on. Florian was to be burned at the stake.
Soldiers marched him out and secured him to the post. Villagers gathered around to witness the ex*****on. Florian begged his ex*****oners to build the fire higher. He implored them to light the fire so his soul would rise up to heaven on the smoke from the blaze.
The soldiers had never seen this kind of reaction from a person about to be burned alive. They were frightened. What if his soul did rise up, right in from of all the villagers? They could not afford a martyr. The fire was not lit.
Florian was taken away by the soldiers who decided to drown him. He was placed in a boat and rowed out into the river. A millstone was tied around his neck and he was pushed over board and drowned.
After his death, people who were trapped by fire reported that they invoked Florian's name and his spirit delivered them from the flames. These occurrences were reported and documented many times.
Florian was confirmed a saint for his commitment to his faith and the documentation of his spirit delivering trapped persons from the flames.
It is only fitting, that firefighters, committed to their duty and faith instilled with the spirit to dedicate themselves to the protection of life and property, should choose such a man as their patron saint.

“Captain St. Florian”
Art by: Allan Albaitis

04/14/2026

Just a quick thank you to all the unsung heroes that take the calls 24/7/365,
rain/shine, day/night they are here for us.

Thank a dispatcher, you may never need one in your life, but know they are truly there to help you and your family.

04/08/2026

This happened 3/22 in our neighboring town of Leonia…
Let’s all be safe.

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04/01/2026

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🚒 DRM QUIZ TIME 🛗

Quiz 2

These questions are based on DRM’s Elevator Emergency Management (EEM) training and posts.

📌 Choose the best answer for each question.
📌 No overthinking—this is about decision-making, not memorization.

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6. What is the purpose of LOTO?

A. Speed up rescue
B. Prevent unintended energization
C. Open doors faster
D. Override controls

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7. Killing power eliminates all hazards.

A. True
B. False

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8. A traction elevator typically moves easiest in which direction?

A. Up (due to counterweight balance)
B. Down always
C. Sideways
D. No movement possible

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9. The counterweight is typically:

A. Equal to car weight only
B. Heavier than full load
C. Car weight + ~40–50% capacity
D. Irrelevant to movement

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10. A “yo-yoing” elevator indicates:

A. Normal operation
B. Door malfunction
C. Brake failure condition
D. Communication issue

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03/26/2026

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But holds true everywhere.

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We’re running out of people.

This isn’t a problem unique to one town or one firehouse. It’s happening everywhere.

Across our communities, the number of people willing and able to volunteer is shrinking. At the same time, the calls are not slowing down. If anything, they’re increasing. More emergencies. More need. Fewer people stepping forward to meet it.

Inside the firehouse, that reality is already here, and being felt in real ways.

The same names keep showing up. The same group of people answering calls again and again. The list isn’t getting longer. The workload isn’t getting lighter. The workforce isn't getting younger. We’re relying on neighboring departments to fill the gaps, and they’re relying on us to help them more than ever.

This isn’t about the future anymore. This is happening right now.

I won’t sugarcoat it. Joining a volunteer fire department isn't easy, and it takes time. The initial training is demanding. It will interrupt your routine. There will be nights when it’s inconvenient, when it would be easier to stay home, when you question whether you can keep up.

That part is real. But it’s also temporary.

What’s on the other side of that effort is something most people will never experience. You learn how to stay calm when others can’t. You learn how to step into situations people naturally avoid and actually be useful. You gain real skills you use on calls, at home, and in everyday life. And you become part of a group that shows up for their neighbors when they need it most.

It’s rewarding. It’s satisfying. And it makes a difference in your life, and in your community. It changes how you see yourself.

This isn’t about being a certain type of person. It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest. It’s not about having experience or knowing exactly what to do on day one. There are roles for all kinds of people; on the fireground, in EMS, and behind the scenes.

What matters is the willingness to step forward and learn. Men and women. Young adults. Parents. People with full-time jobs and other commitments. People who have thought about it before but never took the first step. You don’t need to be ready for the worst right now. You just need to be willing to start.

Because here’s the truth: The calls will keep coming. They always do. It might be your house. It might be your neighbor. The only question is who will be there to answer them. Will it be you?

If this made you stop for even a second, don’t overthink it. Stop by your local firehouse. Message them. Talk to someone. Sit in on a drill. Ask questions. No pressure. No commitment. Just come see what it’s really about.

Because the hardest part isn’t the training. It’s walking through the door for the first time.

- Captain Cummings

03/18/2026

Please don’t get scammed !!!

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The Fort Lee Police Department has been made aware of fraudulent “Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation / Toll Violation” letters being sent to residents via text message.

These notices are NOT legitimate.

They may appear official and often include a QR code demanding payment while threatening court action.

Do NOT:
• Scan the QR code
• Click any links
• Provide personal or financial information

If you receive one:
• Verify the notice through an official court or county website.

03/07/2026

Yes we know it’s not Fire 🔥 Related.

But if you’d like to join our brothers in blue to make a difference.

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02/22/2026

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All non-essential Borough Offices will be closed Monday, February 23.