On October 23rd, Local 830 Norwalk Fire Department held a promotional/ swearing-in ceremony.

Congratulations to the following members:

Promoted to Deputy Fire Marshall- George Baez, James Cocchia, and Troy Donohue.

Promoted to Captain- Chad Boudreau

Promoted to Lieutenant - Anthony Papacoda

Sworn in as probabtionary firefighters-

Joseph Bicocchi, Gregory Blum, Timothy Izzo, Peter Lainas, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Local 830 Firefighters Lt. Jimmy Lyons, FF Pete Chila and FF Brian Filush (not pictured) on their recognition as Firefighters of the year.

These members responded along with NFD FF John O’Neil and Deputy Chief Joseph Coppola to Old Station House Road to assist Monroe and Newtown firefighters with rescuing multiple occupants trapped in their house surrounded by raging swift water ... (Full Story & Photos)

NFD Local 830 Firefighter Pete Chila deployed with a group of 8 members from Norwalk Fire Department, Stratford Fire Department, Westport Fire Department and Westport Police Department to Hickory, North Carolina from October 4th to October 14th to set up communications where local radios and cell phones have been knocked out from Hurricane Helene. They brought the Fairfield County Hazmat Command & ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Memorial ceremony, paid tribute to brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Attending this years solemn ceremony were the familes of our fallen members FF Craig Saris and DFM Luca Feola. Accompanying the familes as escorts and honor guard, were Captain Adam Sussman and Lt Rich Ryan.

Our brothers ... (Full Story & Photos)

The IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs and the Memorial Ceremony in September honor IAFF members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It is also a space for the family and friends of our fallen members to remember their loved ones and celebrate their legacy.

This year, two of our own are being honored, NFD Firefighter Craig Saris, who passed away on February 6th, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Local 830 City of Norwalk Fire Department members responded to a structure fire on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 08:38.

The fire was located at #11 Fairview Ave in a 2.5 story wood-frame multifamily dwelling. Initial reports stated smoke was coming from the roof.

Upon arrival, Car 2 (shift commander) encountered smoke and fire coming from the top floor in the rear of the building. Two (2) lines ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine Co. 2, Truck Co. 2, Rescue Co. 2 and Car 7 ( Deputy Chief of Training/ Safety) participated in a drill on Tuesday, August 20th with Michels Construction simulating the removal of an injured "patient" from the secant pit where drilling for the new Walk Bridge Project will soon be underway.

The simulated victim was packaged, and utilizing a manual Davit arm as a high point, the stokes ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, August 18th at 16:06hrs, the City of Norwalk FD was requested to assist the Towns of Monroe and Newtown with our High Water Rescue unit due to significant flash flooding.

Engine Co 3. and Car 7 (deputy chief of Training/Safety) responded with our High Water Rescue Unit and Zodiac boat.

Upon arrival, Norwalk Professional Firefighters operated on Old Station House Road to assist Monroe ... (Full Story & Photos)