
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, on May 19th the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 announced the passing of former Ridgewood Fire Chief Robert Missel. Chief Missel started as a probationary firefighter on November 16, 1964, was promoted to Lieutenant on August 1, 1978, and Captain on November 1, 1983. He was then promoted to Deputy Chief in 1986 and Chief in 1987.
He retired on October 31, 1997 as Chief of Department. Chief Missel oversaw many Ridgewood Fire Department projects including the 100th anniversary celebration and the move of fire headquarters on Hudson Street to our current location on East Glen Ave. Prior to his service in Ridgewood, Chief served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war.
We are saddened by his Family and his
Fire and Rescue Teams Losses.
We all Thank His Family and His Deep Service to our community and Teams