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Supporting Organization

Ladies Auxiliary

Established in 1935, the Boonton Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary has supported our department for over 90 years through fundraising, on-scene assistance, and deep community engagement.

The next Ladies Auxiliary event

Musical
Bingo Night

Name that tune, mark your card, and spend the evening playing for prizes. The night also includes a tricky tray and a 50/50 drawing.

When
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM · Bingo 6:30 PM
Tickets & admission
$35 per person · Advance sales only
Ages 21+ only
See the full event flyer
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Current Officers

President

Rose Sullivan

Vice President

Laurie Steinhauser

Secretary

Christina Steinhauser

Treasurer

Amanda D'Amato

Membership Application

Interested in Joining?

Complete this short application to express your interest in joining and supporting the Boonton Fire Department.

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Fundraising & Activities

The Ladies Auxiliary runs numerous events throughout the year to support the fire department and its mission.

Spaghetti Dinners Cake Sales Flea Markets Chinese Auctions Annual Labor Day Celebration

Our History

Pre-1935
Earlier auxiliaries existed but disbanded; silverware and linens were preserved by Mrs. Hattie Smith.
October 1935
Reorganized by six founding women including Lillian Smith Zeltman and Jean Ackerman. Frank Ackerman donated $5 to start the treasury.
1939
Membership expanded to include wives of South Boonton Hose Company members.
1940
Renamed the Boonton Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary.
1941
Bylaws broadened membership to wives, mothers, sisters, or daughters of all firemen.
WWII
Activities paused during the war, then resumed strongly in the post-war years.
1947
Joined the State Ladies Auxiliary; members marched in the Rockaway parade.
1953–54
Sally Bentley served as State President.
1972–73
Rose Peer served as State President.

Contact the Ladies Auxiliary

LadiesAuxiliary@boontonfd.com
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