Meriden Engine 3 "The Uptown Express"

Tragic news out of Buffalo as they lost one of their own battling a 4th alarm fire….

Congratulations!

We’d like to congratulate the newest Deputy Chief in our department, Cristina Schoeck. Deputy Chief Schoeck is the first female chief officer in the history of the Meriden Fire Department. Her work ethic and dedication to the department have earned her this position. Cristina was previously assigned as a Lieutenant in the Training/Safety Officer role on Group 3. We wish her the best of luck in her new position!

She is seen here having her badge pinned on her by her husband, Captain Steve Schoeck.

📸: Matt Van Ness

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Bristol Connecticut Police Department and the families of the fallen officers. We wish for a full recovery for the hospitalized officer.