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Goodwill Fire Co. No.2 was originally Goodwill Engine Co., No.1, the fire company of North Spring Lake, organized in December, 1901. Later the borough consolidated with Spring Lake Beach.
In June 1903, Goodwill was extended the use of fire Co. #1, the rooms and buildings under the same conditions of its own members. In November, 1903, then Chief Trout of Fire Co., No.1, loaned to Goodwill a fire bugle for their use. F.W. Newman was the first chief of Goodwill, records do not reflect when engine Co. No.1 changed its name to Goodwill Fire Co., No.2. Nor does any show when Goodwill was quartered at its present location of 311 Washington Avenue, Spring Lake. In 1951 when Goodwill celebrated its 50th anniversary, the chief of the department was Arch Weinmiller. In 1976, Goodwill Fire Co. Had its 75 anniversary. Arch Weinmiller was their oldest active member. Through out the past 97 years there have been many fires and responses. Both in the borough and in other towns as mutual aid. The Goodwill Fire Co., No.2 has responded to the dedication and duty. In April 1974, Goodwill was presented with a Gold Star Plaque from the Boy Scouts of America for 50 years of sponsorship of troop #31 of Spring Lake, NJ. May 1969, Goodwill received its first Junior associate fireman. In December, 1972 our by-laws were revised to include all applicants of the age of 18 or above. |
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August 1974, Goodwill received its first application for active duty by a female, Lynn Thermann. Goodwill Fire Co., No.2 is comprised of active, inactive, associate, and honorary members.
Since our inception in 1901, our dedicated duty is to serve the residents of Spring Lake, to save lives and protect property and all emergencies and all others when summoned.
We wish to thank all the residents of Spring Lake with deep pleasure for your financial backing, past, present and future in furthering our projects for the children of Spring Lake. |
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Events / Sponsors / Organizations |
| Fire Prevention Week | Oct. 5 - 12 |
| Daylight Savings * change smoke detector batteries | Oct. 25 |
| Annual Halloween Parade * 7pm at Passaic & 3rd Avenues | Oct. 31 |
| Annual Santa Rides | Dec. 21 |
| 11th Annual 50's Fling * Breakers Hotel | Mar. 6 |
| Annual Easter Egg Hunt * Rain date Apr. 12th | Apr. 11 |
| Flag Pole Rope Replacement | May 22-24 |
| Annual Memorial Day Parade | May 25 |
| Fire Apparatus Show & Muster | Aug. 16 |
1998 OFFICERS
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Robert J. Motzel, Jr. |
Ted Freeman, Jr. |
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Ted Freeman, III |
Dick Mercora |
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Walter Thermann |
Ed Megill Ted Freeman Russ Brahn |
Line Officers
| Deputy Chief |
Ed Megill |
| Foreman |
Tom Brahn |
| Asst. Foreman |
Ted Freeman |
| Chief Engineer |
Don Brahn |
| 1st Asst. Eng. |
Rusty Rydolm |
| 2nd Asst. Eng. |
Robert Motzel, Jr. |
| 3rd Asst. Eng. |
Mike Crisanti |
Drivers
| 1st Driver |
Russ Brahn |
| 2nd Driver |
Joe Smith |
| 3rd Driver |
Tom Mullaney |
| 4th Driver |
Wayne Patterson |
| 5th Driver |
Ed Thermann |
Auxiliary Drivers
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Billy Harris Chris McCarthy |
Robert Loftus Randy Habick |
Russ Brahn |
A.J. King |
Own A Piece of Spring Lake History
Goodwill Fire Company #2 is pleased to offer an
8x10 color photograph of its historic 1930
award-winning Seagrave 1,000 gallon pumper!
This professionally made photograph, ready for framing, depicts our historic fire engine with a backdrop of St. Catharine's Church reflected in Spring Lake at Divine Park. A copy of the photo appears here. Prints are $30 each. Just complete this form and return with your donation. Hang some Spring Lake history in YOUR home! |
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3 Prints $85.00 |
4 Prints $100.00 |