CRANFORD — The Cranford Knights of Columbus recently made a $1,500 donation to the Cranford Call Fire Department. The Call Department is the volunteer division of the Fire Department.
CRANFORD — The Cranford Knights of Columbus recently made a $1,500 donation to the Cranford Call Fire Department. The Call Department is the volunteer division of the Fire Department.
“I would like to personally thank the Knights of Columbus for this incredible donation,” said Fire Chief Dan Czeh. “This donation will go towards new boots, gloves and hoods to keep our volunteer firefighters protected.”
“It’s great when local organizations can step up to help each other for the betterment of all residents,” said Cranford Deputy Mayor Paul A. Gallo, who served as commissioner of public safety at the time of the presentation.
“This is not the first time the Cranford Knights of Columbus thought about the Fire Department. When Firefighter Rob Hurewitz was forced into early retirement due to a health concern a few years back, Jerry Conheeny and the Cranford Knights immediately contacted me and put together a fundraiser to help Rob and his family. When Call Lieutenant Ron Marotta was recognized as the Firefighter of the Year at the Knights’ St. Patrick’s Day Ceili, Ron mentioned we needed a new display flag for our ladder truck. A short time later, the Cranford Knights donated a flag to us,” added Chief Czeh.
“When they found out our Call Department needed new protective gear, they again came through and made this generous donation. We are extremely grateful to the Cranford Knights of Columbus. Not only for what they do for public safety in town, but for all of the charity work they do in the community,” the chief added.
Cranford Knights of Columbus Council 6226 are a key ally of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Cranford. The Knights assist at major parish functions and volunteer their time and services for the good of the parish and community.
