In a Press Conference held Wednesday, Mayor Michael Pavia announced two key positions in the Office of Public Safety for the City of Stamford. Thaddeus K. Jankowski Sr. has been selected to take on the role of Director of Public Safety, Health & Welfare, replacing Bobby Valentine who held the cabinet position for the past year.
Jankowski, who recently retired from Fire Department of New York after 23 years, began his career in 1986 as a firefighter with the department. He rose through the ranks of the FDNY and has served as Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and then Deputy Chief, Executive Officer and Inspection Services Command, before retiring in 2009. "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare for the City of Stamford. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work for such a great city and to work with departments that have such distinct and proud histories. My commitment is to achieve the highest quality of services for public safety, health and welfare."
“We are very fortunate to have such an experienced candidate come to Stamford. Director Jankowski’s knowledge, training and education bring the absolute highest value to our Public Safety team,” stated Mayor Pavia.
Chief Conte
Deputy Chief Antonio Conte, who has been serving as acting Chief since July of last year, has been officially appointed Fire Chief for Stamford Fire & Rescue Department. Chief Conte, a life-long Stamford resident, has served 39 years with Stamford Fire & Rescue and is a second-generation firefighter. During his tenor, Conte has served as Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire Captain and was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2000.
Regarding Conte’s appointment as permanent Chief, Mayor Pavia shared, “Chief Conte brings a depth of experience and well recognized accomplishment to the office of Fire Chief. We appreciate and look forward to his continued strong leadership, creative energy and dedicated commitment to the citizens of Stamford.”
