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Leonard E. Oshushek
Camden firefighter who served 32 years from 1941 to 1971, rising to Acting Battalion Chief. Son of Camden firefighter Samuel Oshushek.
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Charles H. Errickson
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Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen
Commissioner Mary W. Kobus announced the appointment of three Camden policemen and four firemen in November 1940; among the new firefighters was John Gryckiewicz of 810 North Front Street.
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Fire Prevention Broadcast in Polish in South Camden
An October 1936 Camden Courier-Post account of a Fire Prevention Week innovation broadcast in Polish over a police car microphone at the Polish-American Citizens Club in South Camden.
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Camdenites Test Shiny New Trackless Trolleys
Camden Courier-Post - September 3, 1935 Trackless Trolley Service is Started Fire Breaks Out in New Vehicle on Its First Run Camden's antiquated trolley cars were replaced yesterday by new trackless trolleys.
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Fire Chief Guest at Honor Dinner
More than 60 comrades honored Fire Capt. Herman Kreher of Engine Company No. 11 at a dinner marking his fiftieth birthday and the eve of his retirement.
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New Firemen Assigned for Two Platoons
Camden Post-Telegram - December 30, 1920 Double Shift System Becomes Effective at 8 O'clock on Saturday Morning Saturday morning at 8 o'clock the two-platoon system of the Fire Department becomes effective.