Warwick photographer opens exhibit on FDNY

A photographic essay by Warwick resident John Jordan titled, “A Day In the Life of a Firefighter In the South Bronx,” is on display at the American Labor Museum/Botto House through Jan. 31, 2007. The museum is located at 83 Norwood St. in Haledon, N.J. An opening ceremony, exhibit tour and reception will take place on Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit includes 57 11” x 14” matted and framed archival black and white photographs. “In the south Bronx, firefighters are often the first to be called in response to any arising need of the public,” Jordan said. “From medical emergencies such as administering CPR and the birthing of infants to after hour maintenance problems including flooded apartments, gas leaks, and stuck elevators, firefighters have an unselfish generosity for helping others.” Jordan has taught photography at West Milford High School in New Jersey for almost 30 years. His work has appeared in books, magazines and periodicals and has been shown in galleries and museums. A past recipient of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation artist/educator grant, he also has written articles for Ilford Photo’s Photo Instructor Magazine which is internationally published. His Web site can be visited at www.photojordan.com. For information about the American Labor Museum/Botto House, call 973-595-7953 or visit www.labormuseum.org.