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Black Helmets Awarded After Firefighter I Completion
November 04, 2025 | CONNECTICUT
Courtesy of Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company,

Photo by Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company.

Photo by Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company.
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Georgetown, CT — November 4 — At a ceremony Wednesday night, Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company honored former leadership and praised new firefighters. After earning their Firefighter I qualification and beginning their operational duty with the organization, two members, Vince and Demetrios, were given their black helmets.
In addition, Chief Don Baker gave former Chief Mike Heibeck his original chief's helmet as a token of appreciation for his many years of devoted community service. The agency stated that long-term dedication and training successes are crucial to sustaining preparedness and helping the citizens they serve.