NORWICH – The Norwich Fire Department welcomed two new firefighters to its staff last Tuesday night after the City of Norwich Common Council approved the appointments.

Following the recommendation by Norwich Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo, Tyler Zelsnack and Dan Kerila were each granted permanent appointments as firefighters in the NFD effective yesterday, September 25.

"I am very happy to have each of these young men joining our fire department family," said Chawgo. "As they begin their careers as firefighters here in Norwich, they each bring the required skills and abilities along with their own uniqueness to, not only the fire department, but also to our community at large."