BELVIDERE, N.J. (Warren County) — The Warren County Fire Academy celebrated the graduates of its 93rd Firefighter I Class and 30th Firefighter II Class during commencement exercises Thursday at The Manor at Good Will Fire Company.
Warren County Commissioner Director Lori Ciesla and Commissioner Deputy Director James R. Kern III joined family members, instructors and fire department representatives in congratulating the graduates on completing their training.
“Being a firefighter is a calling, and to all of you who have answered that call and put in the work to become a firefighter we are forever grateful,” Commissioner Ciesla remarked. “Thank you for stepping up to serve your community. Day or night, while others run from danger, you will be running toward it. Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice will make Warren County a safer place,” she said.
“Congratulations on graduating and on becoming instant heroes to all of us,” Ciesla added.
The graduates of the 93rd Firefighter I Class are:
- Mark Barnes, Good Will Fire Company
- Sterling Blake, Allamuchy Fire Department
- Joshua Bowlby, Washington Fire Department
- Michael Deissig, Good Will Fire Company
- Yaritza DeJesus, Franklin Township Fire Department
- Emmanual Ekperuoh, Hope Volunteer Fire Department
- Mason Gal, Alpha Volunteer Fire Company
- Chuck Harvey, Independence Volunteer Fire Department
- Gabriel Ivanov, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Christopher Kieffer, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Kyle Lantinga, Mountain Lake Fire Company
- Justin Lewkowicz, Franklin Township Fire Department
- Tawny Lugo, Phillipsburg Fire Department
- Joe Marone, Blairstown Hose Company No. 1
- Ryan Michaelson, Knowlton Township Fire & Rescue
- Gerard Naviello, Lopatcong Fire Department
- Eric Paruta, Washington Township Fire Department
- Gonzalo Pimental, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Sean Pisani, Lopatcong Fire Department
- Connor Scrivener, Tri-County Fire Company
- Anthony Snyder, Independence Volunteer Fire Department
The graduates of the 30th Firefighter II Class are:
- Mark Barnes, Good Will Fire Company
- Sterling Blake, Allamuchy Fire Department
- Emmanual Ekperuoh, Hope Volunteer Fire Department
- Mason Gal, Alpha Volunteer Fire Company
- Chuck Harvey, Independence Volunteer Fire Department
- Gabriel Ivanov, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Christopher Kieffer, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Kyle Lantinga, Mountain Lake Fire Company
- Justin Lewkowicz, Franklin Township Fire Department
- Tawny Lugo, Phillipsburg Fire Department
- Ryan Michaelson, Knowlton Township Fire & Rescue
- Eric Paruta, Washington Township Fire Department
- Gonzalo Pimental, Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
- Connor Scrivener, Tri-County Fire Company
- Lena Shaffer, Independence Volunteer Fire Department
County officials congratulated the graduates and thanked them for their commitment to serving and protecting their communities.
