BOONTON — At the annual reorganization meeting of the Town of Boonton, the Mayor and Aldermen approved the appointment of Boonton Fire Department Chief, Deputy Chief and Battalion Chief along with a number of Lieutenants and Captains.
Mr. David Kaplan will assume the role of Fire Chief, for a term from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021; Mr. Eric Johnson was appointed to Deputy Chief for a term from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021 and Mr. Anthony Cosentino was appointed to Battalion Chief for the same term.
Alderman Cyril Wekilsky administered the “Oath of Allegiance” to the following Lieutenants: Dan Silva, David Francisco, Tyler Wendt, Jim Dogg and Shane Dencker. He also administered the “Oath of Allegiance” to the following Captains: Bob Destefano, Anthony R. Bucco, Bruce Middleton, John Cosentino and Ron Rochette.
Oath of Allegiance to Boonton Fire Department
The Mayor and Aldermen approved Resolution No. 20-02, accepting the following 2020 Fire Department Appointments:
| Position |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Chief |
Mr. David Kaplan |
| Deputy Chief |
Mr. Eric Johnson |
| Battalion Chief |
Mr. Anthony Cosentino |
| Maxfield Hose & Engine Co., No. 1 |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Captain |
Bruce Middleton |
| Lieutenant |
Tyler Wendt |
| Chief Driver 303: |
Rick Blood |
| South Boonton Hose & Engine No. 3 |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Captain |
Ron Rochette |
| Lieutenant |
Shane Dencker |
| Chief Driver 305: |
Ed Robillard |
| Maxfield Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1 |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Captain |
Bob DeStefano |
| Lieutenant |
Dan Silva |
| Chief Driver 301: |
Jack Steinhauser |
| Salvage & Rescue Co., No. 2 |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Captain |
Anthony R. Bucco |
| Lieutenant |
David Francisco |
| Chief Driver 302: |
RJ Ryerson, Jr. |
| Harmony Hose & Engine Co. 2 |
Term (1/1/20 to 12/31/21) |
| Captain |
John Cosentino |
| Lieutenant |
Jim Dodd |
| Chief Driver 304: |
Ed Bohon |
