PERTH AMBOY – On June 15, 1921, the Eagle Engine Company was responding to a fire and had to cross the railroad tracks on Second and Market Streets. (At that time the train tracks were even with the street) The Fire Engine was struck by a locomotive causing the death of 9 firefighters. This was the largest line of duty deaths in the history in the State of New Jersey. The Perth Amboy Fire Department hopes to commemorate this spot with a memorial plaque at Market and Second Streets and at the Perth Amboy Train Station.

On Friday, June 15, 2018, the PAFD watched as Mayor Wilda Diaz and Council President Petrick laid a wreath honoring these fire firefighters killed in this horrific train accident. Also in attendance was Councilman Irizarry.

The 1921 Memorial Committee will be accepting donations, no matter how large or small, to help pay for the final plaque. Please send your donations to Perth Amboy Fire Headquarters at 375 New Brunswick Ave. Perth Amboy NJ 08861 Attn: 1921 Memorial Committee. Make checks payable to PAUFFHA with 1921 Memorial in the memo section of the check or money order. Please remember these men and all falling fire fighters in your prayers. Thank you!