Mayor Emanuel and Chief Santiago Congratulate New Chicago Fire Department Graduates

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Fire Department Commissioner Jose Santiago recognized 70 new graduates of the Fire Academy during a ceremony today at Navy Pier. Under the Emanuel Administration, the city has graduated nearly 800 individuals through the Fire Academy, and 120 candidates are being trained at the Academy today.

State Fire Chief Group Offers Management Training

A statewide fire chiefs group will put on a seminar next month to improve leadership and management among fire departments that rely on volunteers. The Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association is running the seminar June 3 and 4. Suffield Fire Chief Charles Flynn said any fire department officer can attend although the seminar is geared to departments that rely on volunteers.

Mashpee Police Receive Promotions, Recognition

Uniformed officers, along with police from other towns and members of the Mashpee Fire Rescue Department, lined the walls. Among several other positions, Chief Scott W. Carline said that his promotion as police chief-which took place in August, following former chief Rodney C. Collins' acceptance of the Mashpee Town Manager position-created an opening for the title of master officer.