The Board of Fire Commissioners approved prior minutes and heard project updates on multiple facility and equipment initiatives. Fire Chief Jeffrey Trommer reported new exhaust systems have been fully installed at all five firehouses with completion expected by September 14 or 15, and Service 2 is
Newington Fire Commissioners appointed John Hoffmann as Fire Marshal in a unanimous vote after eight applications and an oral board process with subsequent interviews. Hoffmann, who previously served as Assistant Fire Marshal in Newington and with the South Windsor Fire Department, was sworn in by
Newington Fire Commissioners unanimously accepted Fire Marshal DJ Zordan's resignation and appointed Assistant Fire Marshal John Hoffman as acting Fire Marshal effective June 12, 2026 at noon. Chairman Brian Whalen and Commissioners Frank L. DeMaio and Kent E. Stoddard also unanimously tabled rules
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
The Newington Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously appointed Eric Chase and Brian Petrucelli as per diem fire inspectors in the Fire Marshal's Office. Chairman Brian Whalen moved the appointment; Fire Marshal DJ Zordan reported the office had received seven applicants and interviewed six before
Newington Fire Commissioners unanimously approved $315,000 in funding for department infrastructure improvements. The Town Council allocated $275,000 for exhaust systems at all firehouse locations and $40,000 for training tower burn room repairs, which Chief Trommer said will require metal repairs
Newington's Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved January meeting minutes and accepted monthly communications and ledger status. Chairman Brian "Bubba" Whalen presided over reports that Engine 2 is now in service and Service 2 is expected operational within one to two months. The Chapman
Newington Fire Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 meeting schedule and accepted prior minutes from December meetings. Chairman Brian "Bubba" Whalen reported the department completed sexual harassment training and handled 915 calls in the prior year. Chief Trommer noted that New Engine 2
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