More than a dozen Greenwich residents took the first step Thursday evening to becoming volunteer firefighters. The Glenville Volunteer Fire Company hosted Greenwich Deupty Chief Tom Lenart, along with volunteer district chiefs from Sound Beach, Byram, Round Hill, Amogerone, Cos Cob and Glenville, as they delivered an introduction to what it means to be a Greenwich Volunteer Firefighter.
Chief Rob Kloss and Lieutenant Colin Joyce demonstrate Turnout Gear. Photo courtesy John Mastracchio
Greenwich Fire Department is a combination Fire Department comprised of 100 career firefighters and over 120 volunteer firefighters who respond to approximately 4000 emergency calls each year from 8 stations located throughout the town.
Anyone interested in joining the ranks of the volunteers should contact the Greenwich Fire Department at 203-622-3950.
More information on becoming a volunteer firefighter is available online.
Deputy Chief Lenart joins Sound Beach firefighter Brad as they explain organizational structure. Photo courtesy John Mastracchio