Longtime fire investigator retires

NORWICH – The Chenango County Bureau of Fire recently retired one of its most experienced fire investigators. Carl Chawgo served the county for over 26 years.

“I really did enjoy it, but I figured it was time to get out of digging holes and running around at all times of the night,” said Chawgo, who is now 66.



At the time of his retirement, Chawgo was Supervisor of Fire Investigation. He began as a volunteer at the South New Berlin fire department and rose through the ranks, also becoming Deputy Fire Coordinator for the county.

“I was Supervisor of Fire Investigations. We got called out to help investigate fires where the causes couldn’t be determined to see if we could find one. We always got called out to investigate a fatality or an explosion. They were a good group of guys,” said Chawgo.

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3 comments on this story

February 28th, 2007 at 11:42 am
Supervisor Chawgo gave a good deal of his personal life to the investigating cause he was so dedicated to. Never assumeing anything, but proving his findings through his education and training. I'm sure the county will feel their loss with his retirement!
mhearth
February 28th, 2007 at 4:47 am
Congratulations Mr Chawgo,

Enjoy your well deserved extended vacation after many years dedicated service.

Mike Hearth
firedoc
February 27th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Congratulations Dad...Happy retirement!

You should be proud of the accomplishments the group has made over the many years.

As a kid I can remember many times hearing you get up in the middle of the night to go investigate fires, and how excited you used to get when you got to talk on the radio in the car and us teasing you about "404 being out of service".

I love you and am glad you are taking the time to enjoy life....especially at your age. ;0)

Your #2 son!
Tracy


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