New fire chief in it for the long haul
NORWICH – Norwich’s new fire chief has been with the department for 11 years, and has lived in Norwich for nearly 20. With longstanding ties to the community, he hopes he will be able to serve area residents as the Norwich fire chief in the best capacity possible.
Two weeks ago, Tracy Chawgo was appointed to the position, achieving a goal that he has been aiming for since he was hired as the Norwich EMS Coordinator 11 years ago. “Every interview I’ve had over the years, I always said some day I wanted to be the fire chief,” Chawgo said. “I’m honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity.”
Chawgo and his wife both attended high school in South New Berlin, and the new chief explained he has been involved in medical pursuits ever since he graduated, first working as a medic in the United States Army, and then as the shift captain for Utica Ambulance and the director of operations for Superior. Chawgo is certified as a CPR instructor and as an advanced cardiac care technician.
Chawgo explained that while he has worked in Utica and Binghamton in the past, his ties are to Norwich. “I love Norwich,” Chawgo said. Already active in many community activities, such as the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival and the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, Chawgo hopes his community ties and his history with the department will help him in his new position. “The firefighters have been my second family for eleven years, both the paid and the volunteers,” Chawgo said. “I’m happy to be the guy to get this opportunity.”
Despite his excitement, Chawgo maintained that he is still just a part of the bigger team. “I’m no more important than any other individual in the department. If we work together, we can only move forward.”
When asked if there were any changes he would like to see in the department, Chawgo said he doesn’t see any major changes that need to be made. He credited police chief and former acting fire chief Joseph Angelino for the work he did at the department. “I would just like to do what’s best for the community,” Chawgo said.
He explained that he hopes the fire department can become more of a community building in the future. “If you have a problem and you don’t know who else to call, call the fire department. We’re here to do whatever we can,” Chawgo said.
Although the department has seen a few fire chiefs come and go over the past years, Chawgo said with three kids growing up in Norwich, he is tied to the community. “I’m in it for the long haul,” he said.
Two weeks ago, Tracy Chawgo was appointed to the position, achieving a goal that he has been aiming for since he was hired as the Norwich EMS Coordinator 11 years ago. “Every interview I’ve had over the years, I always said some day I wanted to be the fire chief,” Chawgo said. “I’m honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity.”
Chawgo and his wife both attended high school in South New Berlin, and the new chief explained he has been involved in medical pursuits ever since he graduated, first working as a medic in the United States Army, and then as the shift captain for Utica Ambulance and the director of operations for Superior. Chawgo is certified as a CPR instructor and as an advanced cardiac care technician.
Chawgo explained that while he has worked in Utica and Binghamton in the past, his ties are to Norwich. “I love Norwich,” Chawgo said. Already active in many community activities, such as the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival and the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, Chawgo hopes his community ties and his history with the department will help him in his new position. “The firefighters have been my second family for eleven years, both the paid and the volunteers,” Chawgo said. “I’m happy to be the guy to get this opportunity.”
Despite his excitement, Chawgo maintained that he is still just a part of the bigger team. “I’m no more important than any other individual in the department. If we work together, we can only move forward.”
When asked if there were any changes he would like to see in the department, Chawgo said he doesn’t see any major changes that need to be made. He credited police chief and former acting fire chief Joseph Angelino for the work he did at the department. “I would just like to do what’s best for the community,” Chawgo said.
He explained that he hopes the fire department can become more of a community building in the future. “If you have a problem and you don’t know who else to call, call the fire department. We’re here to do whatever we can,” Chawgo said.
Although the department has seen a few fire chiefs come and go over the past years, Chawgo said with three kids growing up in Norwich, he is tied to the community. “I’m in it for the long haul,” he said.
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