James J. D’heron - New Brunswick (b. 1953 - d. 2004)
Jimmy was sworn into the New Brunswick Fire Department in January 1980, promoted to Captain in 1994, and promoted to Deputy Chief in 2001. Jimmy received numerous citations during his career, and awards from both the NJ State FMBA and the St. Barnabas Burn Center. He was a career firefighter for 24 years. He was the President of New Brunswick Fire Department Firefighters FMBA Local 17 & Fire Officers FMBA Local 217. Jimmy was also the State Executive Delegate for Fire Officers Local 217.
Jimmy was a fantastic husband, father and grandfather. His favorite pastimes were golfing and surfing. Jimmy was a force to be reckoned with, the more something challenged him the better. He was a true friend, and humble human being. He loved his life, and let everyone know how great it was! Jimmy was a great man, a skilled leader and a firefighter’s firefighter.
