Peter Towey, the city’s first new fire chief in nearly 30 years, was sworn in Monday at City Hall as his fellow firefighters and city officials welcomed him to the department.
“This is a new day and a new beginning,” said Mayor Elinor Carbone.
“We look forward to the opportunity to advance the fire services in Torrington,” she added.
Towey’s pin was presented by his wife, Debbie, as the couple’s three children, Eli, 14; Delaney, 12 and Catherine, 8, stood nearby.
“It think its important to build relationships, to build trust in the department and in the city,” Towey said after the ceremony. He said he wants to build a a training organization within the department that goes beyond specific firefighting skills.