On Sunday October 3rd station 16 personnel hosted a 50th anniversary celebration. Several retirees were there to enjoy the days events as well as members of the community. Fire Engineer Mike Gomez served as the MC and speakers from years gone by as well as current station 16 personnel shared stories from their station 16 experiences. A Fire Department helmet was presented to Council person Nora Campos for her continued support of the station and to all of the residents in East San Jose. Station 16 crews also cooked up some great BBQ that was enjoyed by all. The Fire Department has always been a profession that is steeped in tradition. Over the past 50 years station 16's men and women have held a tradition of establishing a deep connection with the community that they serve, and have prided themselves as being a reflection of the people in that East side neighborhood. Congratulations to the fire station and to all SJFD personnel that have made this a special place to work. We know that in the next 50 years this community will be just as well served as they have been in the first 50.
CA Rangel###
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