In March 1985, the first meeting was held at Garfield Co. 1's quarters. A large turn out of buffs began to exchange ideas and show each other photos and slides. The membership includes volunteer and career firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, fire service magazine staff writers, and buffs, all with the same common interest of fire photography. As the number of members has grown, so has the photographic ability of the members improved, to a point where now, rarely does a issue of a major fire service publication come out without a photo or article by one of our members in it. With the use of music and dissolve units, it never fails to bring out a full range of emotions from the audience.
Raffles are held, food is served, and a great time is always had by all.
Each issue contains apparatus information, multiple alarm lists for N.J. and FDNY, fire reports, and photos of fires and apparatus in the metro New Jersey area, including New York City. Check the other pages in this web site and sign up to receive a free copy of The Straight Tip with a subscription form. All Rights Reserved.