Westport Fire Chief Michael Kronick To Retire Next Month: First Selectwoman

Press release from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — Westport Fire Chief Michael Kronick, a member of the department since 1998, will retire, effective May 15, First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced Monday.

Kronick was promoted to chief in January 2022; his rise through the ranks began with his promotion to lieutenant in 2009, followed by a promotion to assistant chief in 2012, and a promotion to deputy chief in 2017, according to his department bio.

“Chief Kronick has accepted a job offer with the State of Connecticut that he will assume after his retirement on May 15," Tooker said in a statement. "I appreciate that Chief Kronick has provided ample time with this announcement so that we may insure a smooth, seamless and professional transition at the Fire Department. At the appropriate time, an acting Chief will be announced. Additional details will follow at that time."

Kronick is a 1991 graduate of Fairfield High School, and he obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut. He also received a Master’s in Fire Science from the University of New Haven.

Tooker continued, "The Town of Westport and its residents have been very fortunate to be the beneficiaries of Mike’s expertise and dedication for many years. On behalf of the citizens of Westport, his fellow employees, and his firefighting colleagues, I am grateful for Mike’s longstanding and dedicated service to our community. I wish him much success in his future endeavors."

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