Secaucus Engine One

05/22/2026

Over the past week, the Secaucus Fire Department has had the honor of recognizing and celebrating the life and legacy of Past Chief Bryan Schoch of Washington Hook & Ladder Co. #1.

Chief Schoch dedicated 23 years of service to the Secaucus Fire Department, rising through the ranks to serve as Chief of Department from 2015-2016. He proudly followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, former Washington Hook & Ladder Captain Charles A. “Pep” Schoch.

In addition to his service in Secaucus, Chief Schoch served as a Battalion Chief with the Jersey City Fire Department and as an instructor at the Sussex County Fire Academy, where he mentored and trained countless firefighters throughout his career.

Chief Schoch’s loss has been deeply felt throughout the fire service community. While his passing came far too soon, we find comfort knowing his watch continues from above.

Even in passing, his commitment to helping others continues through the gift of organ donation through the NJ Sharing Network.

His legacy will forever live on through the firefighters he trained, the departments he served, and the countless lives he touched.

05/21/2026

Brush fire operations along the New Jersey Turnpike. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire, manage heavy smoke conditions, and protect nearby traffic lanes. Strong work by all responding units.

05/15/2026

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 2200 hrs, Battalion Chief Bryan Schoch, Chief of the 2nd Battalion Group A, suffered a medical emergency. BC Schoch was treated on scene and transported to Clara Maas Hospital, Belleville, NJ, where he remains under the care of medical personnel and surrounded by family, friends, and members of the Jersey City and Secaucus Fire Departments.on scene and transported to Clara Maas Hospital, Belleville, NJ, where he remains under the care of medical personnel and surrounded by family, friends, and members of the Jersey City and Secaucus Fire Departments.
On Friday May 15 2026 at 1300 The staff of Clara Maas Hospital and the NJ Sharing Network will conduct a ceremonial “Walk of Honor” prior to the organ donation procedure. During this ceremony, uniformed personnel will line the hospital corridor as BC Schoch is es**rted from his room to the Operating Room. After his last act of bravery on this earth, providing Life Saving organs and tissue, he will be extubated. Bryan will pass from this life into God's arms.

Jersey City Firefighters and Officers are requested to report to Clara Maas Hospital no later then 1230 hrs at the main entrance, BC Ken Simone will assemble personnel and provide the orders for the ceremony. Following this very brief ceremony, all personnel will be dismissed. A small contingent will remain to support the family during the surgical procedure.

Following completion of the procedure, Jersey City Battalion Chief Bryan Schoch (also a former Chief Of Department for Secaucus Fire) will be moved from the hospital,to the funeral home to be prepared.

The New Jersey State Police, Jersey City and Secaucus Police Departments, Jersey City Fire Department, and Secaucus Fire Department will ceremoniously es**rt the hearse from Clara Maas Hospital to McCracken Funeral Home Memorial Home, 1500 Morris Ave Union NJ

Please keep the family and friends of Chief Schoch as well as the members of FDJC and the Secaucus FD in your thoughts today.

05/14/2026

Please keep Former Secaucus Chief & Active Washington Hook & Ladder Member Bryan Schoch in your thoughts and prayers

Sharing an update from our Family At the Sussex County Fire Academy:

The Public Safety Training Academy family is heartbroken as we continue to keep Battalion Chief/Instructor Bryan Schoch and his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

With the permission of the Schoch Family, we share that BC Schoch suffered a medical emergency on Sunday evening and remains under medical care, surrounded by family, friends, and members of the fire service community. His prognosis is grave. Father Vic and Father Pagnotta have administered the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Chief Schoch proudly served the Jersey City Fire Department as Battalion Chief of the 2nd Battalion Group A and the Secaucus Fire Department, while also dedicating countless hours to the Public Safety Training Academy as an instructor, mentor, and friend to so many. His passion for the fire service and commitment to training the next generation of firefighters left a lasting impact on every student who walked through our doors.

In keeping with his selfless character and lifelong dedication to helping others, Chief Schoch is a registered organ donor, and through the NJ Sharing Network, his wishes are being honored so that others may have the gift of life.

Please join us in praying for Bryan, the Schoch Family, and all those who have had the privilege of serving alongside him. Service(s) information will be shared as they are made available.

05/04/2026

Putting in the work where it counts. 🔥 This past weekend, our crew participated in a live burn training alongside Secaucus Rescue Company 1, sharpening our skills, strengthening teamwork, and staying ready for whatever comes our way.

Train like it’s real. Serve like it matters. 🚒💪

02/09/2026

11/26/2025

09/07/2025

Engine 1 was represented by firefighter Bailey Fearon, Junior Firefighter Kirollos M. Naklah and
Junior Firefighter Thomas A. Marzouk at the first annual NJ 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by The National Fallen Fire Foundation and Fire and Safety Services at MetLife Stadium

08/06/2025

National Night Out👮‍♀️👮🚒

06/11/2025

Members of Engine 1 selling our limited edition 125th anniversary t-shirts and hot dogs at the annual Town of Secaucus Street Fair ☀️👕🌭