Probationary Firefighter leaves for Active Duty with Marine Corps.

Milford Fire Department Probationary Firefighter Mathew Biroscak, a recent graduate of the Connecticut Fire Academy in December, is being deployed with the Marine Corps to Afghanistan.  The department will be sending Firefighter Biroscak off today with a ceremony at Fire Headquarters at 12:00 noon. 

The Milford Fire Department will be flying and displaying service flags with a single star to represent one of our Brothers is deployed overseas. The Service flag was first displayed in the front windows of homes during World War I to signify a son or husband serving in the Armed Forces. The flag quickly became known as the "son in service flag" with each blue star indicating one family member.

Department spokesman Capt. Christopher Zak said, "We are extremely proud of Matt’s accomplishments and his dedicated service to this Department and also to our Country."  We wish him all the best and for a safe return from service.