Welcome to Long Branch FMBA Local 68

To proudly serve the public with integrity, protecting life, property and the environment through prevention, education and response, with a professional and dedicated workforce.

On Thursday Night December 17th, 2009 F/F Armand F. Guzzi Jr. was presented the John F. Kiely "Golden Helmet Award" for outstanding F/F in the Training Division. It was presented by Ex-Chief Jack Kiely because the award is named in his Dads honor. The award  was first started in 1976 by the Training Divisions first Director, Armand Guzzi (Young Armand #153's Dad) who had a long history in the fire service starting out in the U.S. Air Force and then in the FDNY, where he remained until layoffs in the 1970's. He then went to Fort Monmouth Fire Department where he reached the rank of Chief of Department. Chief Armand developed and coordinated the Long Branch Training Division for many years, until his untimely death. He is always missed. It was a fitting honor for Armand to receive the award his Dad helped create and develop. Members of Local #68 are proud of Armand's accomplishments and wish him a  safe and lengthy career.

Ex-Chief Kiely after presenting F/F Armand Guzzi with his award.

Brothers supporting Armand on award night.

Ex-Chief Alfred Guzzi, F/F Armand Guzzi with his award and Ex-Chief Jack Kiely.

Brothers pose with F/F Armand Guzzi after the awards ceremony.

Thomas McGlennon Jr. Award winner Lt. Bobby Weiner & his lovely wife Lisa after the award ceremony.

Also presented tonight was the Thomas McGlennon Jr. Awarded for honorable & outstanding service to the City of Long Branch. This year it was presented by Lt Michael McGlennon (Lt. Tom's brother) Barbara McGlennon and award winner Lt. Bobby Weiner.