On January 5, 2010, during the Borough’s annual Re-Organization meeting, the Westwood Fire Department, lead by Chief Marc Fedorchak singled out one member for the Volunteer of the Year (2009) Award. This year the award went to James Voorhis, currently 2nd Lieutenant and former Chief of the Department.

Pictured are (L to R) Councilman and WFD member William Phayre, Councilman and WFD Liason Jay Sciara, WFD Chief Marc Fedorchak, 2nd Lieutenant and 2009 WFD Volunteer of the Year James Voorhis, and Westwood Mayor John Birkner.