Crime & Safety

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1 Holds 43rd Annual Installation of Officers

Chief Kevin Brink was re-elected for 2012.

re-elected Kevin Brink as the fire chief for the third year in a row, and swore in officers on Feb. 3 during the 43rd annual installation of officers, according to a news release.

In 2011 the department answered 515 calls, making it the busiest year ever, and held 50 training drills over the course of the year, the release said.

In addition to Brink being sworn in as Chief, the oath of office was also administered to Deputy Chief Jim McCann, Chief Tony Katawick, Captain Carl Dye Jr., Lieutenants Josh Matorin, Chris Rosenberger and Jay Laughlin Jr. Fire Police officers Captain Marvin Lesser and Lieutenant Ken Brink Sr. also were sworn in.

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East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov swore in the 2012 officers.

Special Service Awards were also presented to veteran firefighters, the release said. Kevin Brink received an award for 30 years of service, Mike Hamill for 25 years of service, Tony Katawick for 20 years of service, Evan Dorfman for 15 years of service and Josh Matorin for seven years of service.

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The 2012 fire company house officers:

  • President Marvin Lesser
  • Vice President Jay Laughlin Jr.
  • Recording Secretary Josh Matorin
  • Corresponding Secretary Harvey Bailey
  • Treasurer Austin Pinkney
  • Assistant Treasurer Kevin Williams
  • Sergeant at Arms Keith Sharrocks

Trustees include:

  • Carl Dye Jr.
  • Tony Katawick
  • Marvin Lesser
  • Jay Laughlin Jr.
  • Josh Matorin
  • Jim McCann
  • Mike Golembieski 

The 2012 Ladies Auxiliary Officers include:

  • President Sharon Clarken
  • Vice President Eileen McCann
  • Vice President Jill Brink
  • Treasurer Rose Nelidin
  • Recording Secretary Betty Smith
  • Corresponding Secretary Jen McConville

Trustees include:

  • Anita Brink
  • Debbie Dorfman
  • Janien Rosenberger


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