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In the Line of Duty
Peter “Pete” Joseph Blomberg, 72 - Newtown, Connecticut
10/28/2024
Peter “Pete” Joseph Blomberg Assistant Chief Botsford Fire Rescue Newtown, Connecticut Age: 72 Sex: Male Classification: Volunteer Years of service: 50 Date of incident: October 28, 2024 Date of death: October 28, 2024 On Monday, October 28, 2024, while on-duty, Assistant Chief Peter “Pete” Joseph Blomberg was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street en route to an annual Newtown Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting. His colleagues immediately performed CPR and he was then rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.