Mayor Harkins Appoints Brian Lampart Interim Chief of Stratford Fire Department

Mayor John A. Harkins has appointed Fire Marshal /Assistant Fire Chief Brian Lampart interim chief of the Stratford Fire Department.

The appointment is effective immediately.

Interim Chief Lampart will serve in the role indefinitely until a replacement for former Chief James Cavanaugh is hired, Mayor Harkins said in a press release.

Harkins said he is confident that Lampart, who has been with the SFD since 1988, will run the department efficiently in the absence of a chief. 

“With more than 20 years experience with the department, I am confident in Brian’s abilities and comfortable that he will fill the void in the interim period,” said Harkins. “Brian’s reputation as a leader and his proven ability to manage will serve our town well over the next few months.”

“I am honored to have been chosen to further serve the Stratford community as interim fire chief.  This additional position will prove to be extremely challenging, but it is reassuring to have the confidence and support of the Mayor and his staff,” said Lampart. “I believe that with my 23 years of service and job performance, together with the relationships I have built with the citizens and businesses of Stratford, will prove to be a benefit to the Town.”