Branford Town Council grapples with volunteer fire department certification crisis

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council convened on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in a session marked by heated exchanges and urgent discussions surrounding the certification status of the local volunteer fire department. Tensions flared as council members confronted a critical issue affecting public safety and the community's well-being. One of the central points of contention revolved around Fire 1 training requirements for firefighters, which are essential for interior firefighting operations. Councilwoman Stacey Griffith raising concerns dating back to August about the completion of necessary training. Upon Griffith’s prompting, Terry Burgess, a representati