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CT Fire Captain Dies Suddenly After 34 Years Of Service: 'Leaves Tremendous Hole' CT Fire Captain Dies Suddenly After 34 Years Of Service: 'Leaves Tremendous Hole'
CT Fire Captain Dies Suddenly After 34 Years Of Service: 'Leaves Tremendous Hole' A community in Tolland County is mourning the loss of a fire captain who spent over 30 years passing on his fire safety knowledge to the next generations.  Captain Dennis Carlson of the Tolland Fire Department died unexpectedly after 34 years of service, the department announced on Sunday, May 14.  Beginning his career as a volunteer before transitioning to a full-time Public Safety Officer, Carlson took on many roles during his time with the department.  This included serving as an emergency responder, an EMT, a rescue dive team scuba diver, and even an educator, as he coul…

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