Introduction
GEORGE KURTYAN was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on February 1, 1966. He was later promoted to Captain and assigned to Engine Company 3.
Captain George C. Kurtyan, Engine Co. 3, was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief on March 1, 1977 and assigned to the 3rd Battalion.
After over 32 years of service, Chief Kurtyan retired on November 1, 1998.
Photos
Following a tough Third Alarm, a little candid humor always takes the edge off and helps make the physical aches and pains of battle all but forgotten. In South Camden, 1994: Front, from left: Bob Frymoyer, Dennis Penn, Herb Leary, Kenneth Penn; Rear, partially obscured: George Kurtyan — Camden Fire Department 125th Anniversary 1869–1994
Named: Battalion Chief Anthony Douglas Moffa & Battalion Chief George Kurtyan, South Camden, 1994, Camden Fire Department 125th Anniversary 1869, and 1994.
7 Firemen Take Oaths in Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
New Captain Named
ROBERT OLESIEWICZ
Seven of the 14 vacancies in the city’s fire department were filled yesterday and a new fire captain named by Public Safety Director Keith Kauffman.
Robert Olesiewicz, 47, was promoted from fireman to captain. He will be assigned to Ladder Company 1 at fire headquarters, 3rd and Arch Streets. Olesiewicz, who lives at 1194 Morton Street, has been with the fire department 15 years.
The seven new firemen sworn in yesterday were George C. Kurtyan, 21, of 2812 Hayes Avenue; Robert B. Shaw, 26, of 455 Morse Street; Richard C. Francesconi, 23, of 506 Rand Street; Nelson L. Savidge Jr., 25, of 2002 Howell Street; Thomas M. Prosinsik, 21, of 1381 Kenwood Avenue; Michael C. LaFrance, 22, of 488A Rand Street, and Kenneth Penn, 21, of 1773 Norris Street.
Fire Chief Edward Michalak said the new men will have a six-week training course before being assigned to various companies throughout the city.
He said the new additions will bring the fire department up to 180 men. The full complement is 187.