Paterson Fire Officers Association
Executive Board & Board of Trustees.
FMBA Local 202 Officials are elected by their peers for a term of two year at a time.
Frank Petrelli
President
Current Term: 2025-2027
President Petrelli is serving his first term as PFOA President. A member of the State FMBA Legislative Committee, and formerly held the positions of President and Vice-President of Local 2. Capt. Petrelli is currently assigned as a EMS Captain.
Santino Falcone
B/C Vice-President
Current Term: 2023-2025
Currently appointed to his first term as B/C Vice-President, Santino is a 18-year veteran on the job. Chief Falcone is assigned as a Chief of the 3rd Battalion.
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Michael Hall
D/C Vice-President
Current Term: 2023-2025
Currently appointed to his first term as D/C Vice-President, with three prior terms as Trustee. Michael is a 24-year veteran on the job. Deputy Chief Hall is assigned as the Chief of Training.
Carlos Pagan Jr.
Recording Secretary
Current Term: 2025-2027
Currently serving his second term as Secretary, Captain Pagan is a second-generation firefighter in his 13th year of service. Secretary Pagan is presently the Captain of Engine 1, Tour 2.
Contact: FireOfficers@PatersonFMBA.org
Elizabeth A. Fournier
Treasurer
Current Term: 2025-2027
Treasurer Fournier is a 21-year firefighter serving her third term as PFOA Treasurer. Previously, Beth had served terms as Treasurer, and as Secretary of Local 2. She is currently assigned as a Captain in the Administrative Staff.
Matthew Zaccone
State Delegate
Current Term: 2025-2027
A 23-year firefighter, Delegate Zaccone is in his 2rd term as State Delegate and is currently a Captain of Ladder 2.
Mathew Hyman
Trustee
Current Term: 2025-2027
A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Chief Hyman is currently serving his second term as Trustee. Trustee Matt is a 29-year firefighter, currently assigned as a Tour Commander for Tour 3.
Sonny Gotay
Trustee
Current Term: 2025-2027
Currently serving his first term as Trustee, Captain Gotay is an 11-year firefighter currently assigned as a Floating Captain.
Ryan Shouldis
Trustee
Current Term: 2025-2027
Currently appointed to his first term as Trustee, Ryan is an 18-year veteran on the job. Chief Shouldis is assigned as Chief of the 3rd Battalion.
Jose Castro
Sergeant at Arms
Current Term: 2025-2027
Serving his first term as Sergeant In Arms, Chief Castro is a 18-year firefighter currently assigned as a Training Batallion Chief in Administrative Staff.