News, History, Opinion on the Town of Harrison NJ (Hudson County)

Fallen Firefighter Vincent Doffont Honored With Memorial Plaque

In a deeply moving ceremony held at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Harrison Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association and the local firefighting community gathered to honor Firefighter Vincent Doffont, who tragically passed away following a training exe...

Harrison Fire Dept. Honors Fallen Hero at St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024

In a heartfelt tribute that echoed through the streets of West Hudson, the Harrison Fire Department marked this year's United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade with a solemn yet proud procession. Firefighters, clad in their sharp dress uniforms, marched in unison, carrying a flag to remember and hon...

Vincent J. Doffont Jr. 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Sun. 3/26/2023

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, a 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. from West Hudson Park en route to Harrison in a memorial fundraising for Vincent J. Doffont Jr's. Last March, Doffont passed away suddenly at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters after coming back from a training exercise. The 5K...

Swearing In Ceremony for Harrison Fire Captains

In June 2022, the Harrison Fire Department announced and we covered the story in an article entitled Harrison Fire Department A Long Way From Newark Takeover the official promotion of four Captains, already serving unofficially in their positions, would occur on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. As prom...

Harrison Police Officers Honor Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr.

Members of the Harrison Police Department gifted the Harrison Fire Department a beautiful custom thin red line flag in honor of Firefighter Vincent Doffont. The flag was presented to the Harrison Fire Department at the Harrison Fire Department Headquarters. The flag was designed and created by...

Help Firefighter Doffont's Childrens College Tuition Fund

A fundraiser was set up in honor of Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr. and in support of a college fund for his children. As of this Saturday morning (4/2/2022), the fundraiser on Go Fund Me has raised $40,505 on its way to its goal of $50,000. The fundraiser notes Firefighter Dof...

Funeral Mass Saturday March 26th for Vincent J. Doffont Jr.

Today, Saturday, March 26, 2022, is the Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Church in Harrison of Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr. at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. You might want to wear your mask as a symbol of respect for the family and Firefighters who have seen first hand along with Ha...

Visitation Friday at Holy Cross for Fallen Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont, Jr.

Tributes for Harrison Fire Fighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr. have been posted online on Facebook, Instagram, and the Mulligan Funeral Home page. The tributes are not just from family, friends, fellow firefighters and elected officials but also National organizations such as the National Fallen Fire...

St. Patricks' Parade: Firefighters

Four Fire Departments participated in the United Irish St. Patrick’s Parade 2022. The Fire Department portion of the parade, see video above, started with the East Newark Volunteer Fire Department with firefighters walking ahead of its classic 1941 Fire Engine, followed by several of its fire en...

Visitation & Mass for Harrison Firefighter Vincent J. Doffont Jr. will be at Holy Cross Church

Funeral Arrangements have been made for Harrison Firefighter Vincent Doffont, a five-year veteran of the Harrison Fire Department, who passed suddenly at the Fire Station over this weekend. The Funeral Arrangements are as follows: The Funeral will be conducted from Holy Cross Church 16 Church S...

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