Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Serving all of Hudson County since March 201111 Superiors Are Promoted By The Jersey City Fire Department
During a ceremony held in City Hall in Jersey City this morning, Mayor Steven Fulop joined with Public Safety and Fire Department officials in promoting eleven members of the Department. …
During a ceremony held in City Hall in Jersey City this morning, Mayor Steven Fulop joined with Public Safety and Fire Department officials in promoting eleven members of the Department. 1 Deputy Chief, 5 Battalion Chiefs, and 5 Captains received promotions.
The new leadership promotions are as follows:
- Deputy Chief Joseph DiTommaso
- Battalion Chief Christopher Daliani Peter Nowak Kevin Child Jeffrey Batt Daniel Dornacker Jr.
- Captain Christopher Russell Erik Dolaghan Nicholas Laietta John Calderone Matthew Weisman
During the ceremony, Mayor Fulop stated, “If you look at our fire department over the past 10 years, the department numbers and ranks have grown substantially. We have proudly promoted a lot of firefighters, and it is a privilege to add new leadership today to the best fire department in New Jersey and beyond.”
Fire Chief Stephan Drennan added, “I have spent my whole life in Jersey City, and it is exciting to see what is happening here with the new high rises, people moving and raising their families here. With that comes the responsibility of caring for all the people who reside, travel through, and work here. That’s what we pledge to do. That’s the responsibility we take, and our fire department does an outstanding job.”