Updated: Holmdel Fire Departments Could Be Under One Umbrella

The Township Committee will vote on March 19 to potentially bring the two fire companies under one budget and chief.

Updated: Holmdel Fire Departments Could Be Under One Umbrella

The Township Committee will vote on March 19 to potentially bring the two fire companies under one budget and chief.

Correction as of March 12: This ordinance has not yet passed, according to Chief Doug Ziemba. It will be on the Township Committee agenda on March 19. This article was originally published on March 6. The Holmdel Township Committee may vote to bring its two fire companies under one name. Mayor Patrick Impreveduto said an amendment to its fire company ordinance could bring its two companies together administratively, but everything else will stay the same. "It's going back to the way Holmdel used to be," Impreveduto said. "Nothing is really going to change, the companies will stay the same and the men will stay the same." Impreveduto said the ordinance was originally amended eight years ago under the advisement of a previous township …

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A Letter of Gratitude From Holmdel Family, After Thursday House Fire

On May 24, Holmdel Police and area firefighters rushed to put out a fire at the McGreevy home on Crowfield Lane. The family asked this letter be published on Holmdel Patch.

  How do you even begin to thank the people that saved your home? My family is forever indebted to the amazing firefighters of Holmdel Fire Rescue Co. 1 and 2, Hazlet Fire Co. 1, North Centerville, Keyport and Union Beach Fire Companies, The Holmdel Police Department and the Holmdel First Aid Squad. Their professionalism and quick action was, without a doubt, what kept an accidental fire from becoming a total loss for our family. I was so touched when I saw two firefighters carry my son's toybox out to the lawn to let him know his favorite things were OK. Talk about going above and beyond. I can't urge you enough to support our local fire companies and first responders, as I am glad I have done. You just never think it will happen to you. …

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Holmdel Fire & Rescue Company #2 Thanks Donors

Chief John Boyle Sr. explains how the donations are spent. The squad, one of two in Holmdel, is located on Centerville Road, off Route 35.

The Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2 would like to thank the residents and businesses of Holmdel for their support in our spring fund drive. This year 48% of residents of the north side of town donated to the fire company. The largest donation of $2,900 came from Karl and Barbara Lee Brand of Holmdel. This generous donation will fund one entire new set of turn out gear. We also had one other donation of $2,000, and four families that donated $1,000. Fifteen families donated over $500.   The following businesses also donated funds to the company: Amanda's Hallmark, Dearborn Market, Cosmetic Essence, Inc., Suburban Services, Inc., Atlantic Tree Services, Vonage, and Bayshore Hospital. Currently, this is less than 3% of the business of …

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