Commissioner (presiding) announced at the meeting that his appointment expires Dec. 1 and that he is retiring after roughly two decades of service.

In a prepared new-business statement, the commissioner reviewed accomplishments including the hiring of the departmentfirst career assistant chief and first career chief, restructuring the fire marshal's office, expanding daily shifts to six firefighters, instituting zero-based budgeting, upgrading apparatus to modern safety standards, and increasing public education and training. He noted the department has hired nine career firefighters from New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 and sent all new hires to the Connecticut Fire Academy.

"I am announcing my retirement," the commissioner said, and commissioners and staff responded with thanks. Commissioner (speaker 3) said, "It's been a pleasure to work with you." The chief and others echoed appreciation for the commissioners years of service.

The commission scheduled its next regular meeting for Dec. 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Fire Headquarters.