The Oswego City Fire Department hosted a change of command and promotional ceremony Friday, recognizing the retirement of Chief Randy Griffin, and acknowledging the promotion of Chief Paul Conzone.
Conzone was officially sworn in as the 12th fire chief of OFD in its 146-year history, following in Griffin’s footsteps, who served as chief from 2017-22. Griffin was the Port City’s first director of emergency management, a title Conzone will also hold as fire chief.
Fifteen minutes after meeting Griffin, Mayor Billy Barlow told ceremony attendees that he knew Griffin “was going to be the guy” to lead OFD. Barlow noted that as he told Griffin about what his plans were and problems OFD was having at the time, Griffin’s interest grew.