Stoneham Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighters

STONEHAM — Three Stoneham natives will begin work with the Fire Department following successful completion of specialized training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

Connor Duffy, Dylan Geer, and Nick DelTrecco were hired by the Department on May 12, and began a 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program at the Academy in Stow.

Students received extensive classroom training in all basic firefighter skills, practicing under non-fire conditions and during controlled fire conditions. Graduates needed to demonstrate proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack, ranging from mailbox fires to multi-floor structural fires.

The recruits, who were selected to fill vacant positions following a nine-month hiring process, graduated on Friday, Aug. 8. They were among 31 graduates representing 14 departments.

“Connor, Dylan, and Nick know Stoneham, and are highly motivated to serve their community,” Fire Chief Matthew Grafton said. “They are great additions, and we look forward to them growing in these roles and within the Department.”

Duffy is a 2013 graduate of Stoneham High School, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Plymouth State University. He is enrolled at North Shore Community College in the Fire Science Program. He is a certified EMT.

Geer is a 2012 graduate of Stoneham High School, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Curry College. He is a certified EMT. Geer served in the U.S. Army National Guard, and was deployed in 2023 to Jordan and Syria during Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield). He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for his leadership, service dedication, and professional demeanor. 

DelTrecco is a 2018 graduate of Stoneham High School, and graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is working toward EMT certification.

“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely.”