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.
TBA
Vice-President
Current Term: 2023-2025
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TBA
2nd Vice-President
Current Term: 2023-2025
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Carlos Pagan Jr.
Recording Secretary
Current Term: 2025-2027
Currently serving his second term as Secretary, Captain Pagan is a second generation firefighter who is currently in his 13th year of firefighting. Secretary Pagan is currently a Captain of Engine 1.
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.
Santino Falcone
Trustee
Current Term: 2023-2025
Currently appointed to his first term as Trustee, Santino is a 16-year veteran on the job. Chief Falcone is assigned as a Chief of the 3rd Battalion.
Mathew Hyman
Trustee
Current Term: 2023-2025
A Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, 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: 2023-2025
Currently serving his first term as Trustee, Captain Gotay is an 11-year firefighter currently assigned as a Floating Captain.
Jose Castro
Sergeant at Arms
Current Term: 2023-2025
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.