Good afternoon, Members,

We are heading to Portland for our July Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association monthly meeting, and we hope you will join us for another great evening of fellowship, networking, and education.

For those interested in starting the day with a round of golf, Chief Thurz and I invite you to join us before the meeting. If you would like to play, please send a text message to either Chief Thurz at (860) 250-3578 or Chief Meyers at (860) 234-2195 no later than Tuesday, July 21, 2026, so we can secure the appropriate number of tee times.

This month’s guest speaker is Ray Sajdak, Managing Partner Consultant at Fire Apparatus Consulting. Ray brings extensive experience in fire apparatus specification, fleet management, operations, and compliance. His presentation will provide valuable insight for departments planning future apparatus purchases or looking to maximize the value and safety of their current fleet.

As many of you know, one of the highlights of our annual Portland meeting is the outstanding steak dinner graciously prepared by the members of the Portland Fire Department. It is always one of our best attended meetings, and it is great to see such strong participation from across the state.