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Samuel S. Buzine
Samuel S. Buzine (1844–1917) was a founding member of Camden's first paid fire department in 1869, serving 42 years and rising to Assistant Chief Engineer.
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Richard G. Coffman
Richard George Coffman (1947–2004) was born in Philadelphia; his family was living at 1149 North 22nd Street in Cramer Hill from 1956 to as late as 1970. Appointed to the Camden Fire Department on December 30, 1969, he served 25 years — latterly with Engine Company 3 — and retired on February 1, 1995.
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Charles H. Lawyer
Charles H. Lawyer (1924–1994) served with the Camden Fire Department from 1948 to 1974. Appointed on March 2, 1948 to Engine Company 9 in East Camden, he was promoted to Captain on April 1, 1956 and spent most of his career with Engine Company 6 at Front and Linden Streets. He grew up on North 35th Street in Cramer Hill and later lived at 1032 North 22nd Street.
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Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr.
Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr. (1918-1989) was a Camden firefighter who was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on November 16, 1956 and served with Engine Company 3 until his retirement on December 1, 1981.
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Walter D. Eastlack
Walter Dayton Eastlack (1889–1964) was a Camden firefighter who served 29 years with the Camden Fire Department, from his appointment on March 3, 1925 to his retirement on March 15, 1954.
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Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith (b. July 4, 1872) was a Camden Fire Department captain appointed in 1899 who served more than 40 years, rising to captain at Engine Company 9 before retiring in 1943.
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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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Santo DiMaggio
Santo DiMaggio (1918–1973) was a Camden firefighter who joined the department in January 1951 and served with Engine Company 3.
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John A. Ewing
John Atwood Ewing was born on July 7, 1845, in Delaware to parents John and May Ewing. In his early years, he lived in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey.
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William J. Cleary
William J. Cleary, born in Philadelphia on August 23, 1908, entered the service of the Camden Fire Department on September 29, 1940.
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Earl A. Smith Sr.
Earl A. Smith Sr., born on April 28, 1921, was one of at least nine children born to Catherine and Spencer H. Smith Sr . The elder Smith had a lengthy and distinguished career as a Camden Firefighter, starting in 1914.
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Joseph A. Ware
Joseph A. Ware, born in 1878 to Emma and James Ware Jr., spent most of his life in Camden's historic Eighth Ward. In his early years, the Ware family lived near South 7th Street and Ferry Avenue .
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Robert R. Allen, Sr.
ROBERT R. ALLEN SR was born in Camden, New Jersey on October 10, 1943 to David and Gertrude Allen. He served in the United States Army from June 25, 1962 until June 13, 1965, being honorably discharged after two years service.
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5 Children Die in South Jersey Waters
Three Drummond children of 912 Chestnut Street drowned in the Cooper River at Camden County Park while fishing; two more children died at Sea Isle City the same day. Camden firemen including Wesley Faust worked the recovery.
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Early Donor in Aluminum Drive Hopes 'Gift' Will Be Sent to Hitler
As Camden opened its World War II drive to collect old aluminum for national defense, an unidentified South Camden resident of German birth was among the first donors, carrying his old pots and pans to Engine Company No. 8's firehouse.
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Changes Announced in Fire Department
Truck Disbanded, Engine Company Created 13 Men Transferred Commissioner Mary W. Kobus yesterday announced a number of changes in the fire department, including the disbanding of Truck Company No. 4 ; creation of a new engine company No. 10 , and the transfer of 18 officers and men, 12 of them captains.
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Dr. Donges, Mills, Schepperkittes, Covely and Other Men Wrought Through Years to Bring Needed Improvements to District
Camden Courier-Post - June 12, 1933 By BEN COURTER When a larger community annexes an adjoining district the newer area is generally regarded, for a time at least, as a step-child.
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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.
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No. 3 Fire Company Guests at Banquet
Superintendent William L. Miles of the MacAndrews & Forbes Company hosted a banquet for Engine Company No. 3 at their headquarters at Broadway and Emerald Street; Engineer Daniel Smith was among the company.
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Auto Fire Engine Skids Into Window
Company No. 3's auto fire engine skidded at Broadway and Kaighn Avenue and crashed into a store window at Broadway and Locust Street; Engineer Daniel Smith and Stoker Arthur Wingate jumped to safety while Driver Michael Brown stuck to his post.