Lieutenant Schuyler Sherwood

Schuyler began his love for the fire service at 13 years old when he became a Fire Explorer for the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. After becoming a volunteer firefighter in the Town of Easton at age 18, he knew this was this was the career he was meant for. He has remained active in Easton for over twenty years. In 1990, Schuyler completed his Fire Marshal certification and was sworn in as a State Certified Fire Marshal. Since then, he has served as Deputy Fire Marshal for the Town of Easton. In this capacity he manages code enforcement and plan review. In 1997, Schuyler achieved the rank of Assistant Chief in charge of training in Easton.

Schuyler’s career in Fairfield began in 1990 when he was hired as a career firefighter. Shortly thereafter; he became a State of Connecticut NFPA Hazardous Materials Technician and since has remained an active member of the Fairfield County Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team. In 1993, Schuyler became a State of Connecticut Certified Fire Instructor. Schuyler achieved rank of Lieutenant in 2003 and continues to serve in that position.

Currently serving as program lead for the Fairfield Regional Fire Schools’ hazardous materials program, Schuyler also focuses his fire service instruction on Pump Operations, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Flashover.

Schuyler resides in Easton with his wife and two children.