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Yantic fire department elects officers

April 30, 2013 8:00 am • Last Updated: April 30, 2013 8:04 am

Norwich – Members of the Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 recently elected officers, re-electing Frank Blanchard to his 12th term as fire chief.

Along with Blanchard, the following officers were re-elected to one-year terms: Deputy Chief Bernard Herz, Assistant Chief Paul O’Connell, Captain Bob Allen, Rescue Captain Robert Ladd, Chief Engineer Jack Flaherty and Treasurer Francis Claffey. Ron Stolz was re-elected to the personnel committee.

Newly elected officers were Rescue Lt. Brian Cubenski and Fire Lt. Ray Henry.

Anyone interested in joining the Yantic department is asked to visit the fire station at 151 Yantic Road or call Blanchard at (860) 887-2221 or (860) 213-1427.

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