PARSIPPANY — Dedication, service, and volunteerism were celebrated as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery recognized two longtime members for reaching an important milestone in their service to the community.
Andrew Zahapoulos and John Tranculov were each presented with 20-Year Membership Awards, honoring two decades of commitment to Parsippany Rescue and Recovery and the residents they serve. The awards acknowledge years of training, emergency response, and countless hours volunteered in support of the organization’s life-saving mission.
Both honorees have played an integral role in the success and reliability of Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, consistently answering the call when emergencies arise and supporting fellow members through teamwork and leadership. Their dedication reflects the values that have defined the organization for more than six decades.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery is a 100% volunteer rescue department with an active membership of 25 fully trained first responders and heavy rescue personnel. Operating out of two strategically located stations within the township, the unit is able to provide rapid response throughout Parsippany.
Serving the community since 1960, the organization provides a wide range of emergency services, including heavy rescue operations, vehicle extrication, dive rescue and recovery, confined space rescue, elevator entrapments, downed tree and limb removal, board-ups, pump-outs, emergency power generation, scene lighting, and other specialized rescue services.
In addition to serving Parsippany, the unit provides mutual aid to local fire departments, ambulance squads, and EMS agencies, and assists neighboring municipalities including Denville, Mountain Lakes, Randolph, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Morristown, Hanover, East Hanover, Boonton, Montville, and Fairfield, as well as responding to requests throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The recognition of Andrew Zahapoulos and John Tranculov highlights the dedication of the volunteers who make Parsippany Rescue and Recovery possible. Their 20 years of service stand as a testament to the commitment, professionalism, and community spirit that continue to keep Parsippany safe.
