{"id":362704,"date":"2026-10-02T09:22:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/362704\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T09:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:22:25","slug":"bayonne-promotes-3-firefighters-and-3-cops-including-naming-new-fire-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/362704\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayonne promotes 3 firefighters and 3 cops, including naming new fire chief"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bayonne promoted three firefighters and three police officers at a joint ceremony at City Hall, which included naming Francis Pawlowski the new fire chief.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>From left to right: Fire Chief Francis Pawlowski, Deputy Fire Chief Vincent Parlavechio, Battalion Chief
Raccys Pozo, Police Capt. Joseph Styles, Lt. Matthew McMonagle, and Deputy Chief James Donovan.<\/p>\n

By John Heinis\/Hudson County View<\/p>\n

Additionally, Vincent Parlavechio was named a deputy fire chief and Raccys Pozo was promoted to battalion chief.<\/p>\n

As for the the Bayonne Police Department, James Donovan became a deputy chief, Joseph Styles rose to the rank of captain, and Matthew McMonagle was promoted to lieutenant.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski said that police officers and firefighters chose careers that involve \u201ctremendous sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n

She recognized the fire and police families for their \u201csupport and sacrifice\u201d before congratulating the newly promoted members of both departments on their \u201cwell-earned achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, Council President Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez called the promotions \u201cwell-deserved\u201d and thanked the promoted officers for their \u201cbravery and commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his remarks, Pawlowski, who had been serving as acting chief since the retirement of then-Chief Keith Weaver, said he was \u201cdeeply honored and humbled\u201d by his promotion.<\/p>\n

He added that \u201cno one advances through the fire service alone,\u201d because firefighters learn from their colleagues.<\/p>\n

Pawlowski also credited Bayonne firefighters with \u201cgenerations of service, sacrifice, and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further stated that his departmental leadership would respect traditions while carrying out innovations. He urged the newly promoted firefighters to lead with \u201chonor, consistency, and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Police Chief Joseph Scerbo thanked the newly promoted officers for their \u201cdedication, professionalism, and commitment to service.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued that they are leaders who will \u201cset an example\u201d and \u201cmake difficult decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, Scerbo asked them to \u201clead with integrity and treat others with respect,\u201d and to carry their new ranks \u201cwith humility,\u201d concluding by saying \u201cI am proud of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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