Cedar Grove Fire Department South End Engine Company #3

06/05/2026

SUPPORT FOR CAPTAIN TOWER

During the structure fire on May 28, one of our officers, Captain Tower, suffered a knee injury while operating on the fireground.

Captain Tower was the officer on the first-arriving truck company and was conducting search and rescue. While withdrawing from the second floor due to deteriorating interior conditions, he fell on the staircase, sustaining significant injuries to his quadriceps and knee.

Today, Captain Tower underwent surgery as he begins the road to recovery.

For many years, Captain Tower has answered the call without hesitation, putting the safety of others before himself. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to protecting the residents of Cedar Grove have not gone unnoticed. We are grateful for his service and proud to stand beside him as he faces this challenge.

We ask our members, residents, friends, and neighboring departments to keep Captain Tower and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

If you’d like to brighten his recovery, those who know him best know he won’t turn down a good pizza, a hot dog, some chocolate, or a bag of Skittles.

Captain, thank you for your sacrifice and service. The entire Cedar Grove community is behind you. We wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

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05/01/2026

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04/18/2026

As some of you may now be aware, one of our own is in need of your support.

Detective Nicole Hoyt was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and will be undergoing her first surgery in the coming days ahead. Nicole is not just a law enforcement officer or a coworker, but she is a mother, a sister, and the kind of person who would give you the shirt off her back. As she begins to undergo surgery, treatment, and recovery, we now ask for your gracious support. Please see the associated links on our social media pages to the gofundme account established by Nicole's sisters Nina and Natalie, as well as the link for ordering "Nicole's Fight is Our Fight" T-shirts and wristbands as a fundraiser to help support Nicole and her family through these challenging times ahead. All proceeds from each fundraiser will go directly to Nicole to assist in recovery and child care expenses. T-shirts and wristbands ordered online will be shipped upon the store closing during each period it is open. There will be a limited amount of wristbands also available at times to be announced at Cedar Grove Police headquarters at 525 Pompton Ave.

Please follow the links in the comments to kindly help! Thank you!