After he was named acting New Haven fire chief in October 2016, Alston was formally sworn in as chief in December 2016.

Mayor Justin Elicker said Fire Chief John Alston led the city's fire department with "dedication and distinction." ...

Fire Chief John Alston plans to retire at the end of January, bringing an end to his nearly ten-year tenure leading the city's fire department.

The New Haven Fire Department announced the death of one of its own Thursday. According to the department, firefighter ...

Firefighter Christopher Brainard passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer. He was a member of the city’s fire ...

The 36-year-old, known as an “exceptional human being,” died this week, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Firefighter Brainard was an honor to serve with. He wasn’t just a good firefighter — he was an exceptional human being," New Haven Fire Chief John Alston said.

A New Haven firefighter was laid to rest on Monday in Shelton. Chris Brainard, 36, died on Wednesday following a battle with cancer, according to the New Haven Fire Department. Brainard served for the ...

No injuries were reported after a structure fire on Sunday morning in New Haven, fire officials said. Firefighters responded ...

A ten-year veteran of the city’s fire department died on Monday following a battle with cancer. Christopher Brainard, 36, was ...