It was another warm and sunny Saturday afternoon and we lucked out that the day fell between two rain storms, where the rain cooled down the temperature and got rid of the humidity. It made it the perfect day for our June barbecue.

The grounds of the NJ State Firemen’s Home

The NJ State Firemen’s Home built an outdoor grill a few years ago making it easier for us to sponsor our barbecues, where the food is cooked and served outside for the residents and their guests. The tables and chairs were set under tents and umbrellas and shade trees making it an enjoyable afternoon.

The built in barbecue was ready to start cooking

The food preparation by Chef Prince and our own President of the NJ State Firemen’s Association Bob Ordway was started in the afternoon

Chef Prince and his helper manning the grill

With the grill fired up and meat sizzling for lunch, everyone anticipated a wonderful lunch ahead. With the assistance of Chef Prince of the Firemen’s Home and NJ State Fire Association President and member Bob Ordway, we stated serving lunch to everyone by 12:30pm.

NJ State Firemen’s Association President Bob Ordway helping with service to the residents

Entertainment rocked that afternoon with the sounds of performer Kelly Carpenter

As residents and their families settled in for lunch and the members of our organization startled to serve everyone, singer Kelly Carpenter started to perform singing popular contemporary songs.

Singer Kelly Carpenter is always a favorite at our events

(for information on Kelly Carpenter)

https://www.facebook.com/KellyCarpenterVocalist/

https://www.instagram.com/kellsingz/

https://www.facebook.com/kellsingz/

Residents got to enjoy the beautiful weather that afternoon

It was such a beautiful afternoon with temperatures hovering around 80 degrees with no humidity making it the perfect afternoon to eat under the large shade trees.

Members of the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association relaxing for their lunch after serving the residents

Kelly Carpenter performing as the sun shines on this marvelous afternoon

Sitting down to enjoy our barbecue lunch. One of the perks of membership to the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association

The lunch started to wrap up by 1:00pm and everyone started to either head back inside or wondered ofc to spend time with their families.

It was another successful picnic sponsored by the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association.

If you would like to make a donation to our organization, please send it to:

BCFHA

C/O Jeff Parma

277 Harriott Avenue

Harrington Park, NJ 07640

Please make the checks out to the Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association

Our 2026 Meeting Schedule:

All our meetings at the home start at 12:00pm at the NJ State Firemen’s Home in Boonton, NJ:

August 15th (August Barbecue)

October 18th

December 6th (Annual Christmas Party)

A big “Thank you” from The Bergen County Firemen’s Home Association Executive Board 2026