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Whitney Welch made history as Greenwich’s first female firefighter. The year was 1989 and Welch was considered a trailblazer. After 37 years of service to the Town, Welch retired at the end of July. Welch, a lifelong Greenwich resident who joined the Fire Dept in 1989 at the age of 24, said that so far transitioning to retirement has required some adjustment. “I miss the day to day operations and the sense of brotherhood and sisterhood,” she said. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Fire Dept held a swearing in ceremony on Thursday for five new members. Fire Chief Joseph McHugh introduced the men and First Selectman Fred Camillo, who serves as fire commissioner, swore in each new member. Continue Reading →
The event included organizations that raise awareness of addiction including gambling, substance misuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Fire Dept promoted seven people during a packed promotion ceremony on Thursday. Fire Chief Joseph McHugh welcomed a large turnout that included families, members of the Fire and Police Departments, friends and elected officials. After each member of the Fire Dept was introduced, he took an oath administered by First Selectman Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →
Two GFD members from Local 1042 were injured and were transported to an area hospital for continued treatment. Continue Reading →
Seeing and hearing the aftermath of a crash with fatalities was powerful. Even though it was “fake” the simulation was realistic enough that some students grew emotional. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Fire Department held a ceremony on Monday at the Central Fire Station to swear in six new firefighters and promote two current firefighters to lieutenant. Continue Reading →
One lieutenant and three virtually sworn-in firefighters were installed in their respective positions on Friday during an in-person ceremony at the Greenwich Fire Department’s headquarters on Bruce Place. Continue Reading →
On Monday, at Greenwich Fire Department’s Training Center on North Street, five probationary firefighters worked toward their bailout certification, a milestone in their training process. Continue Reading →
CT’s Acting Consumer Counsel Richard Sobolewski called for an investigation into Aquarion over the catastrophic residential flooding that occurred at 5 Anderson Road on Monday morning. Continue Reading →