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Ramsey NJ, Ramsey Firefighter Kerry Conklin has been chosen as the “Icon of the Year” from the Ramsey Junior Womans Club for 2023. Kerry has been a member since 2009 and now serves as one of our Lieutenants. Kerry is a life member of the New Jersey State Firefighters Association. She also received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from the Mayor and Council in 2011. Kerry also serves on the Public Education Committee working with Fire Prevention providing valuable educational material about fire safety and prevention to the schools.
She coordinates birthday parties for kids living in Ramsey that would like to use the Firehouse for their party. Many events are held through the year, such as “Touch A Truck”, Fire Prevention week visitations, Ramsey Day, the Ramsey newcomers event at the pool, etc, where Kerry is always in the forefront making sure educational materials are set up with the tables for residents to take. Kerry is a person you can go to for projects in and around the firehouse. Every year she makes the banner for High School Graduates within the RFD family that is hung from the ladder truck on graduation day. On meeting nights, she usually would show up with something she baked at home.
Kerry is also an EMT, serving with Ramsey EMS. One could usually see her on calls, football games and other events requiring EMS to stand by. Along with her contribution to the Borough, she maintains a household with her Husband John and kids Samantha, Steven and Christopher. The RFD is very proud of her accomplishments and is happy to have her on board. Congratulations to you!!!
A ceremony will take place on November 2, 2023 at the Ramsey Golf and Country club beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are 150.00 each. congratulations to all recipients.
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