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Torrington Board promotes two firefighters and swears in new recruits
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Summary
The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved promotions for Jay Dixon to assistant chief of training and safety and Thomas Reller to lieutenant (effective 03/08/2026) and administered oaths to two probationary firefighters joining the department.
The Torrington Board of Public Safety on March 4 unanimously approved two personnel promotions and held a pinning and oath ceremony for promoted and newly hired firefighters.
The board approved the promotion of lieutenant Jay Dixon to assistant chief of training and safety, effective March 8, 2026; Dixon was pinned by his daughter, Brinley. The board also approved the promotion of firefighter Thomas Reller to lieutenant, effective March 8, 2026; Reller was pinned by his daughters Jacqueline and Lillian.
Chief Tripp described the responsibilities of the assistant chief of training and safety, including NFPA compliance, OSHA testing, curriculum and incident-safety duties, and congratulated the promoted members. The board then administered the oath of office and conducted a brief recognition ceremony.
The department also welcomed two probationary firefighters sworn in at the meeting: Christopher Magzagg (transfer) and Joshua Parkman. The board recognized their completion of the Connecticut Fire Academy recruit class and internal orientation and congratulated the new hires.
The promotions were moved, seconded and approved on the record; the board completed the pinning and oath rites during the same meeting.
Ending: Officials encouraged community support for the department and noted the ceremony as part of continuing recruitment and retention efforts in Torrington.
