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Norwich Fire Department welcomes new firefighter

February 02, 2013 6:00 pm • Last Updated: February 02, 2013 10:34 pm

By Tim Cook

Norwich Firefighter Brendan Johnson, left, trades smiles with his girlfriend Melanie Freitas after Freitas pinned Johnson's badge on Saturday. Johnson was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Norwich Fire Department in a brief ceremony conducted by Norwich Fire Chief Ken Scandariato, center, at Norwich City Fire Headquarters.

Norwich Firefighter Brendan Johnson, left, trades smiles with his girlfriend Melanie Freitas after Freitas pinned Johnson's badge on Saturday. Johnson was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Norwich Fire Department in a brief ceremony conducted by Norwich Fire Chief Ken Scandariato, center, at Norwich City Fire Headquarters.

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