John Wallmark joined the Fire Company in 2017. After talking with longtime member John Bolen at the Township July 4th fireworks event, John decided to stop by the Firehouse one Wednesday night to get an application. Since joining, John Wallmark has responded to over 500 emergency calls for help, and he is a qualified interior firefighter and a top ten responder.
John was born in Sweden, grew up in New Jersey but his path to Montgomery in 1997 was due to his wife to be, Mary. John was living in Hightstown and met Mary at a Halloween Party. He was there as a clown and she caught his eye as the only pirate at the party with a real sword.
Mary was living in Montgomery where she was working as a dentist. Mary had spent 20 years seeing the world as a dentist in the US Navy. She ultimately opened a dental practice in Montgomery Knoll which is running as SRI Dental.
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John also has had military service serving over 20 years in the National Guard reaching the rank of Major in an artillery unit. John has taken on administrative duties in the Fire Company as well. He is the 2nd Vice President who is in charge of coordinating the Fire Company’s annual fund drive.
John has also been involved with many years of the Run for the Rotary and with the community programs at the St. Charles Borromeo Church. When asked about what he likes most about being a member of the fire company he said he feels that everyone owes service to their community and that the fire company is a great group of people.
Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, Station 46, is always looking for volunteers. Visit mtvfc2.com or the firehouse any Wednesday evening at 7 pm for more information.
