Wallington Engine Co. 202 "The Hotshots"

Wallington Engine Co. 202 "The Hotshots" Engine Co. 202 of the Wallington Volunteer Fire Dept has been proudly serving the borough since 1913. Company officers -

Operations Officers:
Asst.

Engine Co. 202 established in 1913 is one of 4 fire companies (excluding the
Emergency Squad) which makes up the Wallington Fire Dept. Members of Engine 202 are borough residents who volunteer their time and risk their lives to keep the public safe from fire or emergencies. A engine company are units that have a pump, a tank of water, and hoses. This company has the primary responsibility of suppl

ying water to a scene, to locate and confine the fire, and extinguish the fire. Engine 202 at this time operates a 2017 Seagrave Attacker pumper from the Johnson Ave Firehouse. Chief of Department (65-2) - Shawn Tilt
Captain (C2) - Michael Molnar
Lieutenant (L2) - James Wood Jr

Engineer:
Raymond Dynes

Executive Officers:
President - Michael Marciniak
Vice President - Jeffrey Ventura Sr
Secretary - Kevin Barnas
Treasurer- Kenneth Doviak

Any borough resident interesting in joining can visit the Johnson Ave Firehouse every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

05/25/2026

Currently providing mutual aid assistance to the City of Passaic providing coverage.

05/25/2026

Members gathered together to attend the Borough’s Memorial Day service, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our country’s military services, defending our freedom and keeping us safe!

We would also like to recognize the Ex-Chief and Truck Co. 201 member, a Vietnam veteran, who was honored by being appointed as this year’s Grand Marshal!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Especially our members mothers and mothers to our members children!

05/08/2026

Currently on a mutual aid assignment to the Borough of Carlstadt operating at scene of a structure fire.

05/05/2026

Engine Co. 202 has answered the following calls of service in the month of April 2026:

19

Year total as of: 92

(2 Working Structure Fires)

Members also attended in the month April:
- Monthly Meeting
- 2 Cleanups
- Company Training
- FIFA preparation, multi jurisdiction training
- Little League opening day parade
- Special detail
- Company annual memorial service
- Dept. annual memorial service
- Dept. annual inspection

Reminder Engine Co. 202 is made of borough residents willing to volunteer their time for what's listed above. If you have any interest of wanting to be part of this you can stop by the Johnson Ave Firehouse every 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7pm.n g strtxure g g

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: As of this date, Firefighter Michael Kumka has officially retired from Engine Company 202 after se...
05/01/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: As of this date, Firefighter Michael Kumka has officially retired from Engine Company 202 after serving 29 years. Mike has been an asset throughout all of his years of service. He served on numerous committees and as president and vice president, always lending a helping hand in projects around the firehouse. A very dedicated member of this company, in between his getaway trips to Florida he remained one of the most active members of Engine Company 202.
Mike also served as a lieutenant and captain in the emergency squad, and was a member of the SCUBA Team. For a brief period he moved away from our borough and served as a member of the Lebanon Township Fire Department, only to return to Wallington and Engine Company 202.
Mike, we wish you and Ruthie nothing but the best in Florida, and we thank you for your dedication and service!

04/28/2026

Currently providing mutual aid assistance to the Borough of rather, operating at scene of a structure fire.

Yesterday, the annual fire department memorial service was held at our quarters. Each year, the department gathers to ho...
04/26/2026

Yesterday, the annual fire department memorial service was held at our quarters. Each year, the department gathers to honor our departed members, especially remembering Captain Gregory Barnas of Truck Company 201, Captain Alfred Ventura of Engine Company 202, and Emergency Squad member Michael Schwartz (killed in the Iraq War), who gave their lives in the line of duty.

04/18/2026

Currently participating in the Borough Little League parade.

Today, our members attended a multi-agency training hosted by NJ Transit at a transit station within the Meadowlands com...
04/18/2026

Today, our members attended a multi-agency training hosted by NJ Transit at a transit station within the Meadowlands complex. The training focused on fire suppression, rescue, and triage of train occupants.
This is an annual training hosted by NJ Transit and also served as preparation for FIFA events coming to the Meadowlands.

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Johnson Avenue & Wadsworth Street
Wallington, NJ
07057

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