Chief Peter Mullen Named To Firefighter Hall Of Fame

BRANFORD, CT — The Connecticut State Firefighters Association has selected former Branford Fire Chief Peter Mullen for induction into its Hall of Fame.

The Branford Fire Department took to Facebook to say it's a"very well deserved honor" for the late chief and his family, and to thank firefighters association member Mark Amatrudo for nominating Mullen.

Among the comments on the social media post was one that read, "Chief Mullen was the reason why I joined the fire service. Well deserved honor."

When it was announced that a plaque with Mullen's name would be placed at the renovated Indian Neck Fire House, Fire Chief Thomas Mahoney told Patch that the late chief "spent his entire life in the service of others."

"Chief Mullen was a larger than life personality who had a welcoming smile but whose booming voice left no question who was in charge of the emergency scene. His legacy lives on through those he taught will serve as a role model and inspiration to all," Mahoney said.

To honor him and fellow recipients, a dinner will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Southington. An open bar cocktail hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. with a cash bar to follow. Dinner will be served promptly at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

To purchase tickets, please contact William Davin at 203-650-4432, wdavin@monroect.org or William Halstead at 203-948-7129, firechief401@sandvhookfire.org