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Middletown fire chief offers peer support after colleague’s death; union contract renewed
Summary
Chief Albert said about 10 department members were affected by the recent death of a colleague (Altier) and that peer support sessions will be provided; he also told the council the department re-signed its union contract and plans a Q&A for Sept. 30.
Chief Albert said the department experienced a string of difficult calls and noted the recent death of a colleague (Altier), which affected roughly 10 members who had worked closely with him. He said the department is arranging peer-support sessions "to give the guys a chance" to talk and decompress.
The chief also announced that the department re-signed its union contract and that councilors should have received notice; he said the department will hold a Q&A/workshop on Sept. 30 to address any questions councilors have about the contract or department operations.
Albert emphasized department morale and the importance of support after multiple traumatic calls in a short period, and he thanked mutual-aid partners and command staff for their response.
