Video: Retirement, promotions at Harwich Fire (updated)


HARWICH – Harwich Fire Chief Dave Leblanc reports that effective at 8 AM on February 16, 2022, Captain Justyne Walorz has officially retired from the Harwich Fire Department after 22 years with Harwich and over 29 in the Fire Service. Chief Leblanc adds he was fortunate to work alongside Justyne throughout his career and they responded to one last fire together on Monday morning. Chief Leblanc says they will all miss her presence every day at the Department, and wish her a happy, healthy and long retirement.

On Thursday morning, Harwich Fire held a promotion ceremony. Lieutenant Justin White was promoted to the rank of Captain. Firefighter Joe Rego was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Firefighter Josh Ford was assigned as OIC of Group 2, Zachery Bengston was sworn in as Probationary firefighter/EMT, and members of Group 3 were presented with a unit citation from Chief LeBlanc for their exemplary actions at a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 6 in November. Special thanks to Harwich Town Clerk Anita Doucette who performed the swearing in of our members and congratulations on your upcoming retirement. It was a great day for the Town of Harwich. Congrats to all!!



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