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.”
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