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SPOTLIGHT ON: Chief of Department James O’Brien

January 21, 2025 in What We're Up To

SPOTLIGHT ON: Chief of Department James O’Brien. Chief O’Brien was hired by our department on February 16, 1993, after previous stints as a member of Hook and Ladder Company 1 and Chief of the Allingtown Volunteer Association. Serving as a firefighter for 8 years, his rank ascension began with his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant on July 11, 2001. Serving in that capacity for six years, he was then promoted to Chief of Department on December 11, 2007, exactly six years and five months following his original promotion. In addition to his service out in the field, Chief O’Brien previously served as Chairman of our Department’s annual Toy Drive from 1994-2005 and in 1998, was named firefighter of the year by the West Haven Elks Society.