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In a sign of generational change at the city's fire department, New Haven has 11 new fire lieutenants, nine new captains, three new…

Funeral set for New Haven firefighter who died in Valley Street blaze Staff Report FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Cathy Foster-Mendez, center, mother of deceased New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., speaks to the press following a prayer vigil in front of Pitts Chapel Unified Free Will Baptist Church in New Haven May 15, 2021. At left is Torres’ stepfather, Armand Mendez.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of3 3of3 NEW HAVEN — The funeral for a city firefighter who died while battling a fire on Valley Street has been scheduled for Thursday. Ricardo Torres Jr., 30, l...

New Haven firefighter died doing 'the job he always dreamed of doing,' officials say FacebookTwitterEmail Firefighter Ricardo Torres.Contributed NEW HAVEN — Firefighter Ricardo Torres was recalled Wednesday as someone who had a deep love help of helping others, a warm sense of humor and a lifelong goal of being part of fire service. Torres died Wednesday while fighting a fire on Valley Street. He joined the department in July 2019, serving on Engine 6. Local 825 union President Patrick Cannon, backed by dozens of firefighters, said Wednesday the men and women of the department were hurting....