The Bulletin

Norwich closed Yantic Fire Department. Why, and who's answering calls

The Yantic Volunteer Fire Department's operations were suspended for failing to follow Norwich's Unified Command Structure. Yantic Fire Chief Bobby Allen said his department responded to over 772 ...
WFSB

Norwich takes over fire coverage after volunteer department refuses to sign unified command agreement

NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB) - The City of Norwich has suspended the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department and taken over fire coverage in the district after the 179-year-old department refused to sign an ...
The Bulletin

Norwich fire companies now all organized under a unified command: What that means

Norwich Fire Chief Sam Wilson implemented a Unified Command Structure for the city's fire services. The new structure aims to improve coordination and response times between paid and volunteer ...
NBC Connecticut

City of Norwich suspends Yantic Volunteer Fire Department after 179 years of service

The City of Norwich suspended the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, forcing it to close after 179 years of service to the community. The city removed the department on Yantic Road from ...
The Repository

Mohawk Valley Joint Fire dismisses captain amid dissension, chain-of-command issues

The Mohawk Valley Joint Fire District board dismissed volunteer fire captain Cruze Giannelli after a disciplinary hearing. Giannelli was found guilty of multiple charges, including causing dissension ...
WFSB

Four volunteer fire departments sue Norwich over unified command dispute

NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB) - Four volunteer fire departments are suing the City of Norwich after the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department was suspended by the city. The lawsuit was served to the city this week ...