CARMEL- One hundred-twenty-five emergency services members and guests attended the Carmel Fire Department’s oath ceremony Saturday evening at the Lake House in Danbury.
Vincent Ruggerio III took his oath of office as Chief of the Carmel Fire Department for 2026, succeeding Robert Lipton Jr.
Former chief Scott Efferen was elected as First Assistant Chief, while Robert Hooten became 2nd Assistant Chief, following the department’s membership vote.
During the swearing-in process, four captains and four lieutenants were administered their oaths as well including Captains Thomas Keck Jr.; Richard Barrett; Andrew Perrault and Carl Mueller; Lieutenants Sean Terwilliger; Mike Doherty; Alfredo Murillo and Cameron Rice.
On the administrative side of the fire department Matthew Lubera was sworn in as President; Vice President – Samantha Hartshorn; Recording Secretary- Geoff Fell and Treasurer- John Rotella
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