'Honorable,' 'Selfless' Liberty Corner Firefighter Honored For 48 Years Of Service

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Marc Friedman is well-known for his heroism and dedication to the Bernards Township community.

On Tuesday night, the township committee honored Friedman with a resolution of recognition and appreciation for his 48 years of service.

"You truly go above and beyond. We are the town that we are because of people like you," said Mayor James Baldassare.

"Your role in the fire department is to run to things that every human instinct is to run away from," said Committeeperson Andrew McNally. "We are a better place for having you here."

Friedman has served the Liberty Corner Fire Company in many elective offices throughout his years of service including:

Chief

• 1981-1982
• 1996-1997
• 2006-2007
• 2012-2013

• 1983
• 1993
• 2016-2017

1st Assistant Chief

• 1979-1980
• 1994-1995
• 2004-2005
• 2010-2011

• 2014-2015

2nd Assistant Chief

• 1977-1978
• 2003

• 2002-2003

Trustee

• 2018-2022

Secretary

• 1998-1990

Friedman said 48 years ago when there was only one traffic light in town, he walked in to the fire company one Sunday morning to see what it was all about.

"It's been my entire life, 48 years, with a wonderful group of people. I am so happy I was able to serve everyone," said Friedman.

Committeeperson Janice Fields said she was choked up at the meeting because Friedman meant so much to her.

"Most importantly you mentored most of the men and women in this town and I want to thank you for that," said Fields. "You touched a lot of lives. Thank you for your service and thank you for being the man that you are."

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