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August 29, 2024 in Announcements

Help Us Support Paulie’s Push!

Your West Haven Fire Department is honored to support Paulie’s Push. Founded by Paul Veneto, who on September 10, 2001 was a flight attendant aboard United Airlines Flight 175, tragically hijacked the next day on 9/11 and flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, his push aims to honor the memories of his colleagues lost on that flight as well as all victims through a 200-mile push of a beverage cart, the same he used to push as a flight attendant, from his native Boston to Ground Zero. We had the good fortune to have Paulie walk through town for his push in 2021, now join us for his final push as he walks again through West Haven. While we do not have an exact date for when Paul will be in West Haven, we anticipate his arrival sometime over the Labor Day holiday weekend as he completes his goal of reaching Ground Zero on 9/11. If you would like to learn more about Paul’s mission and track him on a live interactive map you can follow him pauliespush or visit his website at www.pauliespush.com

August 29, 2024 in AnnouncementsWhat We're Up To

The Center District Welcomes 3 New Recruits

We’d like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Clayton Jerzyk, Dana Lewis, and Brendan Carew, each of whom were sworn in last Thursday at Center District headquarters. Three of the newest members of our department, they have begun an intensive 4-month training at the Connecticut State Fire Academy during which they will learn the key skills and methods of firefighting before ultimately graduating in December. We look forward to seeing them on shift in 4 months and warmly welcome them to our ranks.

August 15, 2024 in AnnouncementsWhat We're Up To

WHFD Receives a $242,920 AFG Grant for EMS Equipment & Training

Members of the Center District were on hand at our Elm Street headquarters Monday, August 5, for a press conference announcing the awarding of a FEMA Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant which will help enhance both our operations and training. This grant will see us received specialized emergency medical equipment such as cardiac monitors and Automatic External Defibrillators, which will better equip our members to render aid at any medical call we receive. Additionally, this grant will allow members further opportunities to participate in training classes such as Fire Officer and general tactical operations that will serve to further refine our skill set. Amongst the officials present to celebrate the awarding of this grant was Connecticut State Senator Richard Blumenthal

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July 11, 2024 in AnnouncementsFire Safety

Safety Tips During Hurricane Season

June 1, 2024 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. The prime point of danger for Connecticut lies between August and October.

With the National Weather Service predicting an above-normal activity level for the Atlantic region this year, here are some tips to be prepared and stay safe.

March 28, 2024 in AnnouncementsHistory

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Bill Johnson on Completing 39 Years

We’d like to congratulate Deputy Chief of Administration William Johnson on completing his 39th year with our department.

Chief Johnson began his career with us on March 14, 1985, and has served in several roles over the years including Lieutenant of which he was promoted to on November 7, 2001, Day Captain on May 5, 2020, and his current rank of Deputy Chief on March 23, 2021.

Chief Johnson is one of 8 members to complete 35 years with our department and stands to soon surpass the amount of time his father, late Chief of Department William Johnson Sr. (shown in the second photograph and on the left in the first photograph), served in the Center District at 40 years and 7 months (July 1, 1966 through February 22, 2007)

March 22, 2024 in Announcements

Two New Center District Members Sworn In

Wednesday night marked the beginning of two firefighting careers in the Center District. First on the career side is Joseph Mauro, a coast guard veteran who graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy in December from Recruit Class 72 he joins us through the Hero 2 Hero program founded by Chris Shea, a Naval Special Operations veteran. On the Volunteer side is Olivia Caldarella, an intern at our department and senior at the University of New Haven, she was sworn in as a member of Hook & Ladder Co. 1 where she’ll begin what we hope and believe will be a long fruitful journey in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter with Truck 26. Congratulations to both and welcome to the West Haven Fire Department.

March 21, 2024 in AnnouncementsWhat We're Up To

Congratulations to Deputy Chief William Johnson on Completing 39 Years

We’d like to congratulate Deputy Chief of Administration William Johnson on completing his 39th year with our department.

Chief Johnson began his career with us on March 14, 1985, and has served in several roles over the years including Lieutenant of which he was promoted to on November 7, 2001, Day Captain on May 5, 2020, and his current rank of Deputy Chief on March 23, 2021.

Chief Johnson is one of 8 members to complete 35 years with our department and stands to soon surpass the amount of time his father, late Chief of Department William Johnson Sr. (shown in the second photograph and on the left in the first photograph), served in the Center District at 40 years and 7 months (July 1, 1966 through February 22, 2007)

January 19, 2024 in Announcements

After 32 Years, Captain Jim Mcnulty Retires

The West Haven Fire Department would like to congratulate Captain James “Jim” McNulty on his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service to our great city. Captain McNulty was appointed to our department on July 22, 1991, and worked as a firefighter for 17 years before his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant on September 14, 2008.

After the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Captain McNulty was one of several members of the Center District to head down to the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, where he would assist in the rescue and recovery efforts, extending his service beyond just our city.

Promoted again this time to the rank of Captain on April 15, 2020, he has for the last three years led the department’s “A” shift, offering a respected veteran presence and helping train our newer members. We salute him for a truly outstanding career and exemplary record of service and wish him all the best in his retirement. Thank you and once more congratulations, Captain!