Fire Commissioners approve rules update, stress urgent firehouse space crisis
Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved posting updated rules and regulations to all firehouses for member review before the June 11 meeting. Chairman Brian Whalen, Commissioners Frank L. DeMaio and Kent E. Stoddard also reported mounting pressure over a storage crisis at
Board of Fire Commissioners · Meeting of May 14, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved posting updated rules and regulations to all firehouses for member review before the June 11 meeting. Chairman Brian Whalen, Commissioners Frank L. DeMaio and Kent E.
Stoddard also reported mounting pressure over a storage crisis at Company 3's Chapman Street location, where loss of insurance coverage has forced equipment relocation to untrained staff areas and outdoor parking. The board secured a 3.5 percent pension increase with the town budget and confirmed the firehouse exhaust system project is on track for July installation. Deputy Chief Regina reported burn room repairs underway, and Fire Marshal DJ Zordan introduced new Fire Inspector Eric Chase.
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Source: the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting of May 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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