'Turnback Tuesday' features CT State Firefighters Association

Turnback Tuesday highlights the Connecticut State Firefighters Association. 

The organization was organized in 1884 and incorporated in 1885 to serve as a unified voice for CT’s fire service. This includes both volunteer and career firefighters. 

The City of Derby was the host for the 11th Annual Convention on August 1st and 2nd, 1894, a significant event for firefighters in the state showcasing their skills and camaraderie. 

This ribbon from the event was a donation from the R. Ahearn family.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week. 

CT Firefighters Association honors Logan with 'Legislator of the Year' award

State Sen. George S. Logan

HARTFORD - State Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, has received the “Legislator of the Year” award from the 26,000-member Connecticut State Firefighters Association.

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association honored Logan for his advocacy on behalf of the Valley Fire School, his participation in the Fire/EMS Caucus, and his legislative proposal to help increase racial diversity in the hiring of firefighters statewide.
“I’m humbled to receive this recognition, but the fact is that our firefighters are heroes who put their lives on the line every day,” Logan said. “They do it to protect our loved ones, our communities, and our property. At the State Capitol, I will continue to do all I can to help them do the jobs that they do so well.”

Logan received the honor at the Connecticut State Firefighters Association’s Sept. 15 convention at Company One, Avon Fire Department.

Logan can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov or 800-842-1421. 

Logan (www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com) represents the 17th District, including Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge.