The Shaker Pines Fire Department would like to congratulate Phil Kober as Firefighter of the Year for 2022. Phil joined the department in July 2020. Within two years, Phil continues to grow. Starting in July, Phil becomes fulltime and will be working on EMT training.  He is leaving fulltime status at the CT National Guard, staying on as a reservist. He also is leaving the Department of Corrections. He is in the first year of being the president of the Shaker Pines Firefighters Association. Phil is married to his wife Erin with two children. Congratulations Phil. We hope your career is long and healthy.