New, Promoted Firefighters Honored In Stratford

Press release from the Town of Stratford:

STRATFORD, CT — Eight new and promoted firefighters were sworn in by Mayor Laura Hoydick during a ceremony last Thursday night at Stratford High School.

The following members of the fire department were honored at the ceremony:

Fire Chief Jermaine B. Atkinson

Deputy Fire Chief James Buck

Captain Stephen O’Hara

Deputy Fire Marshal Steven Ash

Lieutenant Garvin Yu

Lieutenant Daniel Slaybaugh

Lieutenant Ryan Litwin

Firefighter Kyle Stewart

“It was an honor to welcome new members to the department and congratulate the promotions of some who have provided the town with over 20 years of service,” Hoydick said. “We are fortunate to have a top-notch first responder team here in Stratford and I appreciate all the work our firefighters do to support our community. Not only in emergency situations, but in every day neighborly actions, the Stratford Fire Department lifts up our town.”

The ceremony included the family members and mentors of the honored firefighters, along with a tribute from the CT Firefighters Pipes and Drums.

This press release was produced by the Town of Stratford. The views expressed here are the author’s own.