03-23-2009

BET approves budget; fire station among cuts

"The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) gave its official blessing to the town’s $340 million 2009-10 municipal budget Thursday night, but those supporting a King Street fire station will have to wait for now."

04-14-2008

Top court to hear promotion case

"Another chapter in a four-year battle over the town's methods for promoting unionized police and firefighters to command positions will begin this week as the state Supreme Court takes up whether the town flouted state labor law by passing over a Greenwich lieutenant for promotion in 2003."

04-07-2008

Benoit ready to move forward

"Resuming the helm of the town's Fire Marshal's Division last week after a seven-month suspension, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Joseph Benoit said he understands the unit is expected to be more efficient in completing building inspections and other required tasks."

03-18-2008

Civilians prepare to become dispatchers

"The town hopes to begin training civilian dispatchers in the next month so firefighters can be freed up to respond to emergency calls."

03-15-2008

Emergency safety check: Response guidelines changed to cut accidents

"In an effort to cut down on unwarranted high speed responses and the accidents that can result, fire commanders have adopted new guidelines on how many fire trucks need to race to some fire and emergency calls."

03-12-2008

Cunningham becomes assistant chief

"Officials at the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department have promoted T. John Cunningham to the position of assistant fire chief."

03-11-2008

Recruiting for police officers picks up

"After facing a staffing crunch and shortage of qualified applicants two years ago, the Greenwich Police Department has netted dozens of eligible candidates for police officer with new recruitment efforts."

03-10-2008

State grant may fund dry hydrant system

"The town will seek almost $500,000 in state grants to pay to build a system of dry hydrants and underground cisterns to tap hard-to-reach water for firefighting in the backcountry."

02-29-2008

Firefighters brave icy waters for practice

"The cold weather didn't stop more than 35 volunteer firefighters from taking to the Mianus River this past Sunday morning to practice life-saving rescue skills. Donning cold-water rescue suits, firefighters took turns entering the ice-covered river to perform simulated rescues."

02-28-2008

Volunteer Firefighters Don't Want to Lose Rank

"CONNECTICUT (Martin B. Cassidy).- A proposal to promote eight new lieutenants this year to provide better leadership and supervision at the Cos Cob and Byram fire stations has drawn concerns from volunteer firefighters' chain of command, town officials said."

01-23-2008

Firefighters practice rescues in icy water

"Atop an ice and water rescue sled, Greenwich firefighter Thomas Pitasi plunged into the icy green brine of Cos Cob Harbor toward a fellow firefighter playing victim in the murky water."

01-21-2008

Benoit fate on hold

"Two months after halting termination hearings for suspended Fire Marshal Joseph Benoit without explanation, elected officials are mum on when the town will resume efforts to fire the 34-year fire department veteran."

12-29-2007

Byram man complains about police attention

"Police will conduct an internal affairs investigation into a complaint by a Byram merchant and town legislator who alleged yesterday four officers illegally targeted his North Water Street flower and gift shop Thursday evening to stifle him from criticizing them on a local radio program."

12-28-2007

Police cars to be furnished with fuel tank protectors

"Concerns about fire safety prompted the town to equip its newly arrived police cruisers with a different technology to prevent gas tank explosions in case of a high speed collision."

12-26-2007

Almost silent night Police get few calls on Christmas

"Before emptying stockings and unwrapping gifts under the tree, Police Officer Timothy Kelly, 28, spent Christmas Day patrolling the streets of Greenwich."

11-28-2007

Fire inspectors want bump up in salary, rank

"The town's fire inspectors want to be made deputy fire marshals, saying a higher salary and rank is warranted because of the demands of the job, union officials said."

11-23-2007

Greenwich fire marshal’s work criticized

"A hearing to determine the employment future of Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Benoit is underway and could potentially stretch into the new year."

11-23-2007

Suspended Fire Marshal Takes Heat at Hearing

"In the past week, Joseph Benoit, a 34-year veteran of the Greenwich Fire Department, sat quietly for two days in the Town Hall meeting room as a host of witnesses - notably First Selectman Jim Lash - built up a lengthy record of complaints of the last three years of his service as the Town's fire marshal and deputy fire chief."

11-16-2007

Greenwich welcomes new assistant fire chief

"Continuing his rise through the ranks, Robert Kick has been named and sworn in as the Greenwich Fire Department’s new assistant chief, making him second in command of the department he has worked in for 15 years."

11-13-2007

Veteran detective turns in his badge

"Helping investigate crooked Greenwich financier Martin Frankel and helping to found a joint arson task force with the town Fire Department are two career milestones that stand out for Detective Edward Zack, he said yesterday."

11-09-2007

Assistant fire chief sworn in

"With more than two dozen firefighters looking on, Greenwich's new assistant fire chief Robert Kick asked them to help him improve the performance and morale of the department."

11-08-2007

Assistant fire chief nominated

"The Board of Selectmen plans to vote today to promote a 14-year Greenwich Fire Department veteran and deputy chief to fill the position of assistant fire chief, a post in charge of the daily firefighting operations of the department."

11-01-2007

For Sound Beach dive team, practice makes perfect

"Working in a systematic manner, using his hands to feel around because visibility is low, Capt. Dan Byrne rises from the muck-filled water of what, in better weather, is the Rocky Point Yacht Club pool."

10-14-2007

Fire department plans $36M in upgrades

"Spending millions to end lagging backcountry fire protection is a top priority of a new long-range blueprint for the Greenwich Fire Department."

10-12-2007

Byrne Seeks Safety Device to Prevent Serious Injuries

"The e-mail begins: "I am writing to urge you to procure for the Town of Greenwich Fire Department a truck-mounted crash cushion that we see in use whenever state highway workers are on any of our highways. The need is immediate and the safety of both our emergency responders and the driving public demand that we react.""

10-10-2007

Firefighters get thanks and awards

"In the wee hours one morning last March, firefighters raced into a burning house on Arnold Street and made a difficult search for an elderly woman."

10-09-2007

Volunteers go to the videotape to boost firefighting membership

"As part of a new push to lure volunteer firefighters into the town's ranks, the fire department is distributing a new video to showcase the service to prospective recruits."

10-05-2007

Lash: Honulik Case 'Cripples' Police Department

"The limbo-state of elongated litigation in the case of Lt. Gary F. Honulik and Capt. Michael Pacewicz "cripples" the Greenwich Police Department these days, First Selectman Jim Lash told the Republican Town Committee (RTC) last Wednesday in Town Hall."

10-04-2007

Greenwich deputy chief didn’t submit fire paperwork

"More details are beginning to emerge surrounding First Selectman James Lash’s efforts to dismiss Greenwich Fire Department (GFD) Deputy Chief Joseph Benoit."

10-03-2007

GFD gives phone bills busy signal

"The Greenwich Fire Department, an organization that prides itself on its quick response to emergencies, has been anything but fleet of foot when paying its phone bill."

09-29-2007

Town cited for missing fire data reports

"First Selectman Jim Lash said yesterday that the town has twice been cited for failing to file reports on fire calls with the state fire marshal under the watch of town Fire Marshal Joseph Benoit, whom he wants fired."

09-27-2007

Town cited for missing fire data reports

"First Selectman Jim Lash said yesterday that the town has twice been cited for failing to file reports on fire calls with the state fire marshal under the watch of town Fire Marshal Joseph Benoit, whom he wants fired."

09-27-2007

Higher court to hear Greenwich's appeal of cop decision

"First Selectman James Lash’s wish has been granted and the town’s appeal of the suit won by Greenwich Police Department (GPD) Lt. Gary Honulik is going straight to the Connecticut State Supreme Court."

09-24-2007

Greenwich candidates want appeal dropped

"Republican and Democratic nominees for first selectman in this fall's election said challenging a court decision forcing the promotion of a policeman to captain will hurt public safety and cost more than legal fees."

09-20-2007

Greenwich Fire Marshal Benoit’s future on hold

"The employment future of Greenwich Fire Department (GFD) Deputy Chief Joseph Benoit is now in the hands of an independent hearing officer."

09-13-2007

Greenwich loses police lieutenant suit, considers appeal

"If the town was expecting a sympathetic reaction from the court over police Lt. Gary Honulik’s lawsuit against it, it received a rude awakening last week."

09-10-2007

Police promotions remain on hold

"If the town fights a verdict promoting one police officer to captain while demoting another, officials will not be able to replace a police command staff depleted by retirements, First Selectman Jim Lash said."

09-07-2007

Judge blasts town in cop ruling - Court orders officer's promotion

"In a searing decision that castigates the town for arrogance and flouting state employment law, a state Superior Court judge has ordered Greenwich to promote a police lieutenant to captain, ruling that another officer was illegally promoted to the post in 2003."

09-06-2007

New police officer rides to Boston for a good cause

"Any time of year, a Yankees/Red Sox showdown at Fenway Park is a special event and that’s even more so when it’s September and the pennant race is in full swing."

08-28-2007

Police contract talks starting early

"With police seeking higher salaries in upcoming contract negotiations, town officials say they recognize they must maintain competitive salaries to successfully vie for a smaller pool of aspiring police candidates."

08-23-2007

Suit amended Greenwich vets still claim discrimination in police department

"A discrimination lawsuit against the town by five former and current members of the Greenwich Police Department (GPD) has been amended to remove town officials, including First Selectman James Lash, from the suit, but the officers’ lawyer insists the complaint has not changed."

08-11-2007

Ex-chief named disaster manager

"For the first time in more than 30 years, a civilian will coordinate the town's response to emergencies such as hurricanes and terrorist attacks."

07-00-2007

It's Official: Ridberg Named Police Chief

"After a brief meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Board of Selectmen voted to officially instate acting police Chief David Ridberg as the department's top officer."

06-06-2007

Police station taking shape on schedule

"Steel girders appeared on Havemeyer Place this week as the framework of the town's new police station begins to rise, and town officials said construction of a new public safety complex is on schedule."

05-18-2007

Firefighters hit the pit to brush up on rescue techniques - Greenwich Time

"More than a dozen firefighters huddled around a muddy trench yesterday as others worked inside the hole to secure a dirty yellow mannequin to a stretcher during a trench collapse drill."

05-17-2007

Selectmen unanimously approve new fire chief

"There’s a new chief in town after the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the promotion of Assistant Fire Chief Peter Siecienski to succeed Fire Chief Sanford Anderson when he retires on Aug. 1."

05-08-2007

Fire chief announces retirement

"After two years as Greenwich fire chief, Sanford "Sandy" Anderson, the first black to lead the department and a leader who oversaw the introduction of a new command structure, announced yesterday that he will retire Aug. 1."

04-11-2007

Firefighters perfect skills at training session

"A dozen firefighters practiced using water-based foam, coating a burned-out building and surrounding parking lot with a heavy carpet of snow white bubbles yesterday on North Street."

04-09-2007

Honor guard returns with vintage uniforms

"More than a year after the police chief folded a department-sanctioned honor guard, a new guard made up of unionized Greenwich police officers has led the town's St. Patrick's Day Parade and paid their respects to two auxiliary police officers killed in Manhattan."

04-04-2007

Fire dept. seeks places to install dry hydrants

"To improve the water supply for fighting blazes in the backcountry where there is no town water supply, the fire department is looking for more residents who will let them install dry hydrants on ponds, lakes or swimming pools."

03-10-2007

Police find maintaining full ranks elusive goal

"Struggling with attrition and a lag in hiring, full staffing at the Greenwich Police Department remains at least a year away, according to Chief James Walters."

02-25-2007

Famed fire engine gets model treatment

"GREENWICH - The unblemished red body of the 1931 Seagrave is embellished with several seashell crests, a visual pun on the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department's name cooked up by the legendary fire engine manufacturer."

02-21-2007

Ready to respond Firefighters brush up on hazmat-control techniques

"Four firefighters huddled around the gushing pipe, stopping leaks with special tape, clamps and wooden dowels to stem the flow of water during a simulated gasoline spill inside a building."

01-27-2007

Ready for the extreme

"Clad in an insulated plastic suit which kept him warm and buoyant, Greenwich firefighter Steve Lanzarone floated in the frigid Mianus River to help his fellow firefighters practice their cold water rescue skills."

01-16-2007

Chief concerns Police union criticizes new hiring process

"A town decision to do away with competitive testing in filling two deputy police chief jobs has rankled members of the police union, who say it can lead to favoritism rather than promotions based on merit."

01-05-2007

Police to name deputy chiefs

"The chain of command at the Greenwich Police Department will be changed this month with the appointment of two deputy chiefs, one of whom is expected to succeed Chief James Walters, officials announced yesterday."

01-02-2008

Shop owner questions fairness of police probe

"A Greenwich police captain said he has cleared four police officers accused of targeting a town legislator's floral and gift shop to curb the owner's criticism of police coverage in Byram on his web site and the radio."

12-12-2006

Minority officers revise complaints

"Greenwich - Minority police officers have withdrawn allegations of racial profiling from a federal civil rights lawsuit against the department and town, but added new charges that police brass retaliated with discipline against theplaintiffs because of the suit."

11-23-2006

OSHA fines town for GPD fire hazard

"State labor officials have fined the town for two safety violations at the Greenwich Police Department found during an inspection that prompted the removal of lead dust and correction of fire hazards in the building."

11-05-2006

Greenwich Time: Push on to ease backcountry firefighting worries

"Greenwich firefighters in the backcountry sometimes stretch a mile or more of hose to reach a hydrant or other water source to fight blazes, according to Fire Inspector John Fronio."

10-31-2006

New asst. fire chief selected

"Danbury's fire chief will be Greenwich's new assistant fire chief, a position with overall authority for the department's daily operations, budgeting, training and supervising of four deputy chiefs."

10-20-2006

Breaking Ground for a Safer Greenwich

"Under leaden skies last Thursday morning, town leaders hefted shovels of dirt to launch construction of the $32 million Public Safety Complex at Bruce Place."

09-29-2006

Top cop on stand in court

"Greenwich Police Chief James Walters testified yesterday that he had an open mind about who to promote to captain in May 2003, despite occasional disputes with the police lieutenant who had the top score on an assessment test."

09-16-2006

7 bids received for new complex

"Seven contractors entered bids to build the town's new police station and parking garage, after an earlier round only drew one offer."

09-16-2006

Town denies police discrimination claims

"Seven minority Greenwich police officers were passed over for promotion because of their performance, not systematic racism, according to the town's response to a federal discrimination lawsuit"

09-14-2006

POLICE/FIRE HQ Gripe draws OSHA check

"The state workplace safety department is testing the air quality at the Police/Fire Administration Building and ordered improvements to emergency exits after an anonymous complaint about crowding and work conditions led to an inspection Tuesday."

09-11-2006

RTM weighs ending workers' service on panels

"When firefighter Mark Dawson served as chairman of the Representative Town Meeting's Town Services Committee, he recused himself from votes that might affect his employment, he said."

08-24-2006

Police move to bolster ranks

"The police department has begun an aggressive recruiting effort after an unexpected rash of retirements, departures, and a nearly empty eligibility list have left the force with a staffing shortage."

07-06-2006

Cops relocate as longtime home readied for razing

"On Friday, police Lt. Richard Cochran hoisted an unplugged computer printer in his nearly barren office inside the Police Administration Building and moved across the street to a converted jail cell that will be his new base."

06-16-2006

State probe of cops sought

"A defense attorney asked the state to investigate the Greenwich Police Department yesterday, saying it rigs investigations of car crashes involving its officers, while the town announced it will fight the $910,000 a jury awarded a young man in a collision between a police officer and a civilian."

06-10-2006

Jury finds officer negligent in crash

"A jury yesterday concluded that a Greenwich police officer's reckless driving caused a collision on Lake Avenue four years ago and awarded a town man $910,000 in damages for injuries he sustained in the crash, attorneys said."

06-08-2006

Officers charge town with bias

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05-27-2006

Emergency drills help rescuers keep safety in mind

"Bundled in a hooded aluminum suit and resembling an astronaut, Todd Bataille tried to raise his arms to his throat to indicate to his fellow town firefighters he was choking."

05-09-2006

RTM approves budget

"An 11th-hour effort to remove $33 million from the 2006-07 proposed town budget for the new downtown public safety complex failed to win over a majority of Representative Town Meeting members last night."

03-25-2006

Complex underway

"The town awarded Industrial Wrecking Inc. of Bridgeport a $222,450 contract this week to demolish the police department's administration building, making way for a new public safety complex."

03-23-2006

Lash, cops end labour dispute

"After a five-month standoff between First Selectman Jim Lash and the town police union, the two sides sat down last week and resolved an ongoing labor dispute."

03-07-2006

Town gets bids for tear down

"GREENWICH - The town has received bids from seven firms to demolish the police department's administration building, the lowest bid less than half the $500,000 cost the town expected to pay to level the building and make way for the construction of a new public safety complex, the town's building superintendent said."

02-16-2006

Greenwich fire budget change OK'd

"The town finance board's budget committee voted unanimously last night to allow the fire department to use $224,500 in its budget to replace dwindling overtime funds sapped by firefighters out sick."

02-05-2006

Union files grievance in overtime dispute

"A letter warning individual firefighters to cut back on their sick days and an ensuing labor grievance are the latest exchanges between firefighters and First Selectman Jim Lash in an impasse related to reining in overtime spending."

01-27-2006

Town's Storm Response Meets Homeland Security Standard

"Perhaps Dan Warzoha should be popping vest buttons with pride over the Town of Greenwich response to two horrific wind, rain, sleet and snowstorms a week ago."

01-04-2006

Last of injured firefighters returns to full-time duty

"Kennard Ray Little repeated his number over the fire department radio system yesterday, saying it as if his fellow firefighters might have forgotten."

12-29-2005

Firefighting levels restored following cuts to save money

"The Greenwich Fire Depart-ment cut back the number of firefighters it keeps on duty at the North Street and Central fire stations last week to preserve dwindling overtime funds, but staffing was returned to normal after two days when union leaders raised safety concerns."

12-12-2005

Town takes aim at fire protection

"While the town has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars installing hydrants and purchasing other equipment to fight backcountry fires, its rating for fire protection in that area lags behind that of central Greenwich."

11-19-2005

Firefighter sues again over injuries

"A Greenwich firefighter still recovering from serious injuries he suffered in the December 2003 Davis Avenue blaze has sued a snowplow company and its driver who hit an exterior gas line at the multifamily house, starting the fire."

11-02-2005

OSHA cites police over safety training

"The state has cited the Greenwich Police Department for failing to provide required annual safety training for handling hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens and ordered that it be provided soon, police said."

09-26-2005

Fire dept. adds new personnel

"Following recommendations made in a report in the aftermath of a 2003 blaze where three firefighters were seriously injured, the town is hiring seven firefighters this week."

09-26-2005

Volunteer firefighters light it up

"Firefighters from across town gathered in Glenville yesterday, clad in shorts and t-shirts and ready to make a mess of themselves at an outdoor version of Kitchen Stadium."

09-22-2005

Police officers yet to be trained on bioterrorism gear

"While gas masks and chemical protection suits sit in storage at the Greenwich Police Department, the town's police union wants to know why the town has not yet used federal funding to train officers to use the gear."

08-16-2005

Greenwich Time: Fire chief alters key posts

"GREENWICH - In a major reorganization intended to clarify its chain of command, the town fire department will hire four new deputy chiefs to take primary authority commanding firefighters, the fire chief said."

03-25-2005

Four chosen for new fire posts

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01-30-2005

'Herbie' Salamon, town fixture, retires after 37 years

"As long as she can remember, Deana Salerno has known that Officer Hubert "Herbie" Sala-mon ruled the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Have-meyer Place."

01-07-2005

Warzoha to Change Duties June 30

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12-07-2004

Injured firefighter sues town, fire chief

"A Greenwich firefighter injured in the Davis Avenue blaze last year filed a lawsuit Friday against the town and Fire Department Chief Daniel Warzoha."

11-28-2004

Congressional delay leaves town security funds in limbo

"GREENWICH -- An expected delay in receiving homeland security funds has prompted the town to put off paying for equipment purchases and training exercises for terrorist attacks and disasters, according to town officials."

10-31-2004

Larger fire crews sought

"GREENWICH - Career firefighters are pressing for larger crews of paid personnel on fire engines responding to fires and other emergencies, saying the use of two-man teams exposes them and the public to unnecessary danger during house and building fires."

10-24-2004

Greenwich Time: Town gears up for safety

"With a shopping list already in hand that includes satellite phones, a reverse 911 system and nerve gas antidote, Greenwich's first responders expect to receive the town's share of federal homeland security funds for the current fiscal year next spring."

10-19-2004

Cos Cob firefighters get their house back

"With the yearlong $1.25 million renovation of the Cos Cob fire station complete, firefighters will return to work in the historic building within two weeks, fire officials said yesterday."

10-17-2004

Survey: Town cops could do better

"The results of a wide-ranging survey of residents gives high marks to police officers for responding to day-to-day problems, but shows respondents feel the department could do better solving law-enforcement problems in specific neighborhoods."

10-13-2004

Ex-Byram fire chief vows not to return

"The recently resigned chief of the Byram Volunteer Fire Department said he will not return to the company, citing bad blood with the department's board over the suspension of its assistant chief."

10-07-2004

Police union to oppose cut in soldiers' pay

"The town's police union will oppose a change in the formula for calculating the pay rate for municipal employees serving in the military, union President Sgt. Timothy Berry said yesterday."

10-06-2004

Officer's wife seeks answers for pay cut

"It's been five days since police Sgt. Kraig Gray's pay was drastically cut while he's serving in the Army Reserves in the Middle East."

10-05-2004

Town abruptly trims soldier's salary after an error in payment

"Saying a miscalculation led to municipal employees serving in the military being overpaid while stationed overseas, town finance officials reduced a police officer's bi-monthly paycheck by $500 effective last Friday. Family members fear the town could seek to recover more money when he returns."

10-03-2004

Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department reflects on a 'century of success'

"A hundred years ago, Old Greenwich residents tired of relying on the faraway central Greenwich fire station joined together to start a new fire department to serve the eastern side of town. The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department was born."

09-07-2004

Police union, town near agreement

"The police union will likely settle on a new contract with the town within the next month, its president said."

08-19-2004

Fire Department diversity lags, fireman says

"Greenwich's first black career firefighter questioned why more black people and members of other minority groups have not been hired by the town fire department yesterday in a speech before the Greenwich Rotary Club."

07-26-2004

Town clarifies emergency response

"Police officers who dispatch ambulances in Greenwich are implementing procedures to better gauge the urgency of a patient's condition and provide instructions on emergency medical care before police and ambulances arrive."

06-29-2004

Greenwich police union extends contract negotiations

"The police union has agreed to continue negotiating with the town until at least Aug. 1 to reach a new pact, said Sgt. Timothy Berry, president of the Silver Shield Association. The union's contract expires on Thursday."

06-18-2004

Town, fire chief may be sued over Davis Ave. blaze

"The owner of a building destroyed in a major fire in December and one of the firefighters seriously injured in the blaze intend to sue the town of Greenwich and Fire Chief Dan Warzoha."

05-08-2004

Panel rejects fire funds

"Asking for more specifics on how the money would be spent, the Representative Town Meeting's Finance Committee recommended the RTM cut $500,000 earmarked to address safety and staffing problems in the Greenwich Fire Department."

05-02-2004

Money hard to find for Byram fire co.

"Last year, the Byram Volunteer Fire Department paid a firm $2,000 to handle its annual fund-raising mailer -- and lost money on the deal."

04-27-2004

Byram VFD rolls out new $450K engine

"The Byram Volunteer Fire Department recently received a new, more versatile fire engine with technology that makes it easier to drive and operate the hoses and other equipment on board, the chief said."

03-28-2004

Fire Dept. puts new emphasis on fitness

"Both paid and volunteer firefighters sometimes violate the department's policy requiring an annual physical, according to the department's training officer, who hopes a recently enacted departmental procedure will resolve the issue."

03-14-2004

Greenwich Time - Report cites tension between volunteers, pros

"An old debate was rekindled in the Greenwich Fire Depart-ment last month, when an outside panel investigating problems at a December blaze reported a culture of conflict between the town's career firefighters and their volunteer counterparts."

02-22-2004

Greenwich Time - Lack of water poses problem for firefighters in backcountry

"When an early morning blaze broke out Monday at a multimillion dollar home in northwest Greenwich, firefighters had to stretch 1.5 miles of hose to tap a pond for water, acting Fire Chief Joseph Benoit said. While they worked, flames spread rapidly and left the home a charred ruin."

02-10-2004

State fines Greenwich Fire Department for violations

"GREENWICH -- The state has cited the Greenwich Fire Department for violating regulations to track the whereabouts of firefighters during the December Davis Avenue blaze in which three firefighters were seriously injured, a Department of Labor spokeswoman said."

02-06-2004

Benoit serving as acting fire chief

"Deputy Chief Joseph Benoit has been appointed acting chief of the Greenwich Fire Department until further notice, according to First Selectman Jim Lash, who said Fire Chief Dan Warzoha is "away.""

12-09-2003

Flagmen enter the fray over police OT

"On almost any given day, police officers can be found scattered from Byram to Old Greenwich, directing traffic around construction and engineering projects and patrolling high school athletic games."

06-18-2000

Large homes a problem for Fire Department

"Greenwich firefighters, according to Fire Chief Daniel Warzoha, are facing a new challenge: keeping on top of firefighting techniques when new houses keep getting bigger."

06-17-2000

GHS adds to security after fires

"Greenwich High School officials sought police help in maintaining order on campus during a week that included one assault and three arsons."

06-17-2000

Greenwich Time Online | GHS adds to security after fires

"Greenwich High School officials sought police help in maintaining order on campus during a week that included one assault and three arsons."

06-16-2000

Fire truck heads for the border

"After being in reserve for seven years, the Round Hill Fire Department's 1969 American LaFrance fire truck is going back on duty."

06-16-2000

Fire truck heads for the border

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