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COSTA KONSTANTINIDIS

Lieutenant Griffin and Director Waters after being sworn in to their new positions.

Norwich Holds Badge Pinning Ceremony

NORWICH, CT - At 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 26th, the Norwich FD held a badge pinning ceremony for two members.

Adam Griffin, a United States Coast Guard veteran and 12 year Norwich Fireman, was promoted to lieutenant and will now be assigned to Engine 3 on Platoon Four. Lieutenant Griffin had his new badge pinned onto his uniform by his father, Kevin Griffin, a past chief from Clinton, New York.

Mark Waters, a retired battalion chief from the New London FD was sworn in as the department’s new Director of Training and Safety. He will oversee all training functions of the department, as well as respond to all major incidents as the safety officer. Director Waters had his badge pinned by his son Conrad and daughter Marissa.

We welcome you to your new roles and look forward to working with you.

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- RYAN FLAHERTY

IN SERVICE

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CORAL RUGGIERO

Windsor Locks FD Tower 1 overlooks Bradley International Airport's runways and air traffic control tower. Safety Officer/FM Galliford directs first arriving units.

PATRICK MAGYAR

Home Under Renovation Burns in Bethel

BETHEL, CT - At approximately 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, May 12th, Bethel & Stony Hill Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of Route 302 (Dodgingtown Road) near the Newtown line for the report of smoke coming from a house.

While units were responding the incident was re-toned as a working structure fire. Stony Hill Engine 1 arrived first on scene to a well-involved home that was under renovations. Three hand lines were placed into operation, quickly bringing the fire under control.

Tankers were requested from Dodgingtown Fire (located .4 miles away), Brookfield and West Redding. Newtown Hook & Ladder Truck 114 responded as rapid intervention. Station coverage was provided by Brookfield and West Redding.

The cause remains under investigation, led by Bethel Fire Marshal Tom Galliford.

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- PATRICK MAGYAR

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