The Fire Commission meeting held on September 16, 2025, in Norwalk City, Connecticut, focused on several key operational updates and notable incidents involving the local fire department.

The meeting began with an update on the three new station captains who have recently started their assignments. Each captain has met with their lieutenants to assign specific roles, which include overseeing facilities, training, preplanning, and maintaining equipment. These captains are also submitting weekly reports to the assistant chief of operations, and an in-person meeting is planned in the coming weeks to discuss their progress.

Another significant topic discussed was an upcoming mutual aid drill scheduled for October 11. This drill will involve tankers from surrounding towns, including Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, and Wilton. The purpose of the drill is to familiarize the agencies and command staff with new equipment and procedures for supplying water to fire scenes in low water districts.

The meeting also highlighted two notable incidents that occurred on August 29. The first incident involved a structure fire at 28 Point Road, where Engine 5 responded to find furniture and flooring burning in front of a fireplace. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The second incident took place later that day at 62 Osborne Avenue, where Engine 3 encountered smoke and found a fire in an unfinished bathroom wall. The residents had evacuated safely, and the fire was extinguished without any injuries.

In closing, the commission addressed a question regarding the analysis of calls made to the six taxing districts over the past six months. It was confirmed that a running tally of calls, including structure fires and other emergencies, is maintained, although there have been no recent structure fires in Row 8.

Overall, the meeting underscored the fire department's proactive approach to training and collaboration with neighboring agencies, as well as their commitment to community safety through effective incident response.