3 More Edison Firefighters Deployed To Assist In Hurricane Relief

EDISON, NJ – Three additional members of the Edison Fire Department have been deployed with New Jersey Task Force 1 to aid in hurricane relief, Mayor Sam Joshi said.

Battalion Chief Anselmo, Captain Pellegrino and Firefighter Yourstone will be deployed with NJ-TF1/FEMA disaster assistance. They will relieve Battalion Chief Pat Novia, Captain Mike Sacchi and Firefighter Matt Gabriel who spent two weeks in FEMA disaster assistance and rescue missions in Asheville North Carolina, as Hurricane Helene devastated the area.

“Edison is among the small number of municipalities that has highly specialized skilled firefighters that are trained to work with FEMA in all kinds of conditions,” Joshi said. “Edison is proud to help our fellow Americans.”

A few days ago, New Jersey State Police said NJ-TF1 is continuing with critical rescue operations in Asheville.

“We’re proud to report that all members of the team are safe and working tirelessly to help those affected by the storm,” NJSP said on Facebook.

“Their dedication and bravery in the face of challenging conditions reflect the true spirit of service.”

Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is barrelling toward Florida and is expected to bring a 15-foot storm surge along the coast. There is no information yet if or when NJ-TF1 will be deployed in the state.

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