Volunteer Fire Company Seeking New Members

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 is looking for new members from the community. Call 732-378-9566 for more information, or email volunteer@jacksonstation55.com. Besides helping your community, here are a few benefits that are provided!

• Uniform Allowance

• Gym

• LOSAP (retirement plan)

• Annual Physical

• NJ State Firemen’s Association Benefits

• Use of the banquet Hall

• Dress uniform

• Station uniform

• Free Training

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must have a valid State of New Jersey driver’s license. You will be required to pass a background check as well as a complete medical evaluation. Applicants must also:

Be willing to attend the Fire Academy within one year of joining at no cost to the member

Be willing to attend meetings, drills, and work nights that take place every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. Residency Restrictions: Applicants must live within five miles of 113 N. New Prospect Road or 200 Kierych Memorial Drive.

Call 732-657-7344

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his community for two years as director of the Jackson Police Department, served time on the Jackson School Board and he received honors as well from the French government as part of the United States role in liberating France.

“It was a great honor to be able to speak about such a legendary man. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners provided a plaque in honor of Jamison’s birthday and thanking him for his time in the service,” DeBlasi said.

“As mayor it is not only a pleasure but an honor to be here for a great man and I want to thank you all for coming out in celebrating a great man. Wally, all these people are here and all we can say is thank you very much and congratulations,” Mayor Michael Reina said.

Sen. Thompson reviewed Jamison’s many accomplishments. “I have a joint legislative resolution from the State Senate and General Assembly. We are pleased to honor and salute Wally Jamison on the occasion of his 100th birthday on Feb. 22, 2023.”

“He served with honor and valor during World War II as part of the United States Army landing with his platoon on Omaha Beach in 1944 and courageously fighting throughout France. He sustained an injury during the Battle of Metz. Upon returning home he enjoyed an exemplary career with the Ocean County Road Department.”

The Senator noted in the resolution that Jami- son had been honored by the Cassville Fire Company in 1962 for the rescue of two children and an unconscious police officer, trapped in a burning house. “A year later he once again demonstrated remarkable courage coming to the aid of a good Samaritan overcome by panic and hyperventilation during a large forest fire.”

Brig. Gen. Evans said, “you are a true iron man, an iron man for life. Many times over, you are a true hero.”

The band Kickin Wing started performing at the Post following the ceremony. Jackson VFW member Brandi Jarmolowich coordinated the after party. She was also the coordinator of his Aug. 24, 2014 dedication of Magnolia Drive. That event involved the co-naming of that road after Jamison. He was there with his wife and his granddaughter Christine Albino.

“There is a lot to say when it comes to Wally. He lights up a room when he enters it. He is a very special man. Any time spent with Wally is special but the times that he sits with us and tell us exactly what he has gone through in the war, really sticks out,” Jarmolowich said. “Wally tells the stories so vividly it sends chills done your body. To have gone through what he has and still be able to give yet even more of himself to everyone is beyond amazing.”\

“Wally has always been so involved with our community. I feel like there is nothing he hasn’t done or helped with,” she added. She said his family has lived in Jackson since the 1700s.