Connecticut Fire Academy

Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has directed flags to be lowered in honor of firefighters who died in the line of duty.

The Connecticut Fire Academy’s Introduction to the Fire Service is no ordinary youth summer program. Thirty-two teenagers from around Connecticut have been at the academy this week, learning critical firefighting elements.

In the past month or so, there have been eight deadly fires in Connecticut, killing a total of 11 people.

New London firefighters were hauled up by a complex rope system as part of a high angle rope rescue training Friday to make sure they’re prepared for whatever emergency comes their way.

Connecticut officials are set to honor 342 firefighters from across the state who were killed in the line of duty since the mid-1800s.