After 43-years of "selfless and dedicated service to the Milford Fire Department" Fire Chief Douglas Edo announced his retirement on Friday, top officials said.
"Chief Edo's departure and absence will undoubtedly leave us with heavy hearts as we navigate the weeks and months ahead," Fire Commission Chairman Kevin McGrath, Assistant Chief Anthony Fabrizi and Assistant Chief Christopher Waiksnoris wrote in a joint letter. "His strong and steadfast leadership, unwavering dedication to our organization, and countless accomplishments, had made our department amongst the best in the nation. Chief Edo's calm demeanor has always provided our department with much-needed stability and calm in the course of our duty. We wish Chief Edo much happiness, health, and prosperity throughout his retirement."
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The incident took place in Westport around 6 a.m., Monday, June 5 on Old Hill Road.
The first arriving firefighters found fire showing from the barn with all residents out of the building, said Westport Fire Department Assistant Chief Brian Meadows. "Three occupants were alerted by the property owner and evacuated the building prior to firefighters arriving on the scene," Meadows said.
The involved structure was a large U-shaped barn including an apartment. One wing of the barn was heavily involved in a fire, he added.
The chief said three attack hose lines were used to extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading to the other sections of the structure. After the fire was out, firefighters continued to check for hot spots while providing salvage and overhaul.
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