New Firefighter/Paramedics Sworn In To Allingtown Department

WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured, from left): City of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown Deputy Chief Michael T. Esposito and Chief Michael R. Terenzio look on as Board of Fire Commissioners Vice Chairwoman Cori Nunley swears in new firefighter/paramedics Vincent Del Vecchio and Thomas O’Toole on Friday at the Minor Park Station on Fairfax Street.

O’Toole and Del Vecchio, who were joined by other members of the Allingtown department, recently completed the 18-week recruit firefighter training program at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks.

The recruits were administered the oath of duty the day after graduation and have started their two-week orientation with the department.

“Both firefighters were already nationally certified paramedics upon their hiring, and the department is fortunate to have their skills availed to its delivery service to the public at this EMS advanced level,” Terenzio said. “With their joining the ranks now brings the department to its full authorized roster, which includes 10 paramedics. This will more readily assure that the department will have two paramedics on duty 24 hours a day.”