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Jersey Proud: Toms River FD honors 90-year-old volunteer firefighter

Robert Clark is also a former chief and a former fire commissioner.

News 12 Staff

Jan 23, 2026, 10:24 PM

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The Toms River Fire Department recently had a ceremony to welcome their new officers and salute one who's been there longer than anybody else.

Robert Clark is still serving as a volunteer at 90 years old.

He was honored for his 60 years of service with the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company.

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Clark is a former chief and a former fire commissioner.

Firefighters say they love seeing him around and hearing the old stories.

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