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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016
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Two Newest Hamden Firefighters Sworn In
At eleven o'clock last Monday morning in the rotunda of Hamden's Memorial Town Hall, a huge turnout of friends, family and members of the Hamden Fire Department witnessed the swearing-in of Hamden's newest firefighters, Cal Brennan and Steven Sorrentino.
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| Hamden Town Clerk Vera Morrison administers the oath to Firefighters Brennan and Sorrentino in Memorial Town Hall |
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Firefighter Cal Brennan (left), a resident of Beacon Falls, had been serving with the Norwich Fire Department. Cal has been assigned to Capt. Kobbe's crew at Station 2 on Platoon 4.
Firefighter Steven Sorrentino (right), a Hamden resident and former member of Dunbar Hill Co. 8, had put himself through the Connecticut Fire Academy last year. Steve has been assigned to Capt. Evers' crew at Station 4 on Platoon 1.
The members of the Hamden Fire Retirees Association wish both of these gentlemen many happy, healthy, safe and fulfilling years with the department.
Posted 2/5/16
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| Ff. Brennan's wife pins on the badge |
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| Co. 8 Capt. George Hindinger does the honors for Ff. Sorrentino |
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| © 1972 Time-Life - LIFE Cover - Feb. 4, 1972 CLICK to enlarge |
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44 Years Ago!
Hamden Winter Water Rescue
Published in LIFE Magazine
February 4, 1972
Photo by John Mongillo, Jr.
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Thanks to an alert 25-year old but very experienced local photographer named John Mongillo, Jr., this remarkable photo of a water rescue by Hamden firefighters made LIFE Magazine in 1972.
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Hamden firefighters were featured in this dramatic photo of a mid-winter water rescue, published in LIFE magazine in February 1972. The firefighters are identified (clockwise from the white shirt) as Wes DeGroot of Co. 7, and career firefighters Gerald Wolf, Edward Charbonneau, Walter Macdowall and Bob Viglione. The four career firefighters were all assigned to Station 4 (town hall) on Platoon 2. (Photo by John Mongillo, Jr.) - © 1972 - Time-Life
Originally posted 4/19/2010
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| Firefighter Smart and Chief Berardesca |
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Hamden Elks Firefighter of the Year
When Chief David Berardesca presented Firefighter Craig Smart with his Hamden Elks 2016 Firefighter of the Year plaque last Saturday night, Craig acknowledged that he was very flattered. But he kidded the packed house by stating that he didn't know how it was possible that he could have merited the award because he always spoke his mind. Perhaps always speaking his mind was one of many reasons why Craig was worthy of the accolade.
Firefighter Smart, an Emergency Medical Technician, was an EMS Award recipient in 2008 and received a Letter of Commendation in 2007. He has been a member of the Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Group for the last six years, assigned to the Rescue Component. Craig is also a member of and contact person for the Hamden Fire Department's Honor Guard.
Craig is a graduate of Ansonia High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1996, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. In May 2000, Craig graduated from the 17th class of Recruit Firefighter Training. In his years on the job, Craig has obtained certifications in Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Aerial Ladder Operations, Structural Collapse Technician, Fire Service Instructor and Incident Safety Officer.
Craig resides in Ansonia and enjoys spending time with his friend Ruth and his son Michael. During his leisure time, he enjoys camping and attending Renaissance Festivals.
The other 2016 recipients of the Hamden Elks Community Service Awards were Police Officer of the Year Mark Gery and Citizen of the Year Mimsie Coleman.
Posted 2/5/16
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Posterity Project
Platoon 4 - Station 4
A website celebration of today's future HFD retirees.
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Left to right: Lieutenant Matthew Sarracco, Firefighter/EMT Craig Smart, Firefighter/EMT Michael DeLine, Jr., Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Borelli and Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Paranzino.
Posted 2/5/16
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