Sandy Recovery Aided By Roxbury Fire Department

The Hopatcong Borough Council and fire department took a few moments Wednesday to thank the Roxbury Fire Department for their assistance during Hurricane Sandy.

Hopatcong was one of the hardest-hit areas in Northern New Jersey during the storm.

Hopatcong Fire Chief Wade Crowley said the Roxbury department helped fight seven structure fires, passed out important information door-to-door during the emergency,  and covered Hopatcong fire stations during the event and especially during the services for firefighter Thomas McGuire, 76, who died Nov 4 while the borough was recovering from the storm.

“We offer our heartfelt gratitude,” said Mayor Sylvia Petillo. “You became part of Hopatcong, became part of us.”

The resolution passed by the Borough  Council cited the members of Succasunna Fire Company No. 1, Port Morris Fire Company No. 2, and the Berkshire Valley Fire Company No. 3 for their efforts.

Roxbury Fire Chief Kirk Keyes said his department was pleased to be able to help. He said he got his fire department start in Hopatcong.

On hand from Hopatcong was First Assistant Chief Thomas Brown, and from Roxbury, First Assistant Chief Bill Ward and Third Assistant Choef Joe Perfetti.