New Captains Sworn In
March 4 - Captain Kevin (K.P.) Martin and Captain Daryl Osiecki were both sworn in today in a brief ceremony in the rotunda at Hamden's Memorial Town Hall. Scores of department members, on and off-duty, active and retired, attended as the oath was administered by Hamden Town Clerk Karimah Mickens.
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In his remarks prior to the swearing-in, Chief Gary Merwede noted, "On Wednesday evening, the Hamden Board of Fire Commissioners appointed two new captains, and I would like to thank the Commission for their diligent and hard work."
The department is rebuilding after the recent retirements of numerous senior battalion chiefs, captains, and lieutenants. "This has certainly been a solid week of progress for the fire department," said the Chief, referring not only to these two promotions, but also to Mayor Lauren Garrett's recent appointment of Jeffrey Naples to the position of Assistant Chief.
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| Capt. Kevin (K.P.) Martin |
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Captain Kevin P. Martin
Kevin P. Martin was appointed to the department in 2008, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut, with a minor in criminal justice, certifications as a Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Incident Safety Officer, Health and Saferty Officer, and others.
As a lieutenant, Kevin and his crew were commended in 2019 for the ladder rescues of three people at a structure fire on Newhall Street.
Capt. Martin will remain on Platoon 4 at Station 2, assuming the duties of House Captain.
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| Capt. Daryl Osiecki |
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Captain Daryl Osiecki
Daryl Osiecki was appointed to the department in 2005, and was also promoted to lieutenant in 2015. With previous fire service before coming to Hamden, Daryl has 29 years' of experience and has completed CFA certifications as Fire Officer 4, Fire Instructor 2, Incident Safety Officer, courses in Safety and Survival, and has attended the National Fire Academy in Maryland.
Daryl will remain on Platoon 1, moving to Station 3 and the Tower. As a project captain, Daryl will be working on our capital purchasing projects including the planned purchase of an engine and squad.
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| "Do you solemnly swear . . . " Town Clerk Karimah Mickens administers the oath to both officers. |
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| Capt. Martin's wife Kayleigh pins on his new badge. |
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| Finishing touch |
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| Daughter Claire Osiecki pins it on. |
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| A hug for Dad |
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| Chief Merwede, Captains Osiecki and Martin, Mayor Garrett, and Town Clerk Mickens - CLICK TO ENLARGE |
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The members of the Hamden Fire Retirees Association wish Captain Martin and Captain Osiecki all the very best as they assume their new responsibilities. Godspeed, gentlemen.
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