East Lyme deputy fire chief terminated amidst investigation

East Lyme deputy fire chief terminated amidst investigation

The above video is from a May 6 broadcast. EAST LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — The East Lyme deputy fire chief has been terminated from his position, the first selectman said in a press release Wednesday afternoon. East Lyme deputy fire chief being investigated for ‘fire related incidents’ The action to remove him from his role comes after he was placed on leave last week for an investigation. They said that he was terminated due to a loss of public…

East Lyme deputy fire chief terminated, first selectman says

The town's first selectman noted a "loss of public trust and confidence in his leadership in the East Lyme Fire Service," leading to the termination.

East Lyme deputy fire chief terminated amid ongoing investigation

A deputy fire chief in East Lyme has been terminated amid an ongoing investigation, according to the town’s first selectman. First Selectman Daniel Cunningham said Deputy Fire Chief Erik Quinn was terminated on Wednesday, effective immediately. “After careful consideration, I have determined that the community’s trust in the Fire Services leadership has been significantly compromised. In the interest of restoring that trust and ensuring the cont…