New Britain residents saddened with the loss of Deputy Fire Chief

May 26, 2014

For Immediate Release

The New Britain (CT) Fire Department (NBFD) is saddened to report the death of Deputy Chief David Fiori. Deputy Chief Fiori fell ill in his office at Fire Station #1 on Beaver Street at approximately 10pm on Sunday, May 25, 2014. His fellow firefighters immediately provided emergency medical care to him. He was transported by New Britain Emergency Medical Services (NBEMS) to the Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) where he was treated in the Emergency Department. He later died at approximately 3:30am on May 26, 2014.             

Deputy Chief Fiori was a 36 year veteran of the New Britain Fire Department. He began as a New Britain firefighter in 1978 after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He rose through the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and Deputy Chief and has served as the Acting Assistant Chief. 

“The loss of Deputy Chief Fiori is a tremendous loss for our members and Department”, stated Fire Chief Thomas Ronalter. “Deputy Chief Fiori was, and is, held in the highest regard by the members of this Department. His passing creates a void in our Department that will be felt for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Fiori's family” said Chief Ronalter.

“The entire City of New Britain mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant and dear friend, Deputy Chief Fiori. Our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers are with the entire Fiori family at this time” stated Mayor Erin Stewart.    

The Fiori family is in the process of planning funeral services for Deputy Chief Fiori.

Further information will be released when available.