Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney Inducted into Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation proudly announces that Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney has been selected for induction into the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes Chief Chaney’s remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to fire and emergency services throughout his distinguished career.​

With over 37 years of experience in fire and emergency management, Chief Chaney has exemplified leadership and dedication. For the past eight years, he has served as the Fire Chief of the Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department (MPFD), ensuring the highest level of fire protection and emergency medical services for the Tribal Nation and its enterprises, including Foxwoods Resort Casino.​

Under his guidance, the MPFD has not only provided services to the Mashantucket community but has also extended mutual aid to surrounding areas, enhancing regional safety and collaboration. Chief Chaney’s commitment to continuous improvement has led to specialized training programs and the acquisition of advanced equipment, significantly elevating the department’s preparedness and response capabilities.​

Chief Chaney’s career encompasses leadership roles across multiple fire departments, including the Mohegan Tribal Fire Department and the Town of Montville. His expertise spans fire investigations, safety inspections, incident command, crisis management, and adherence to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Connecticut Fire Safety Codes.​

The CSFA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on April 4, 2025, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut, where Chief Chaney will be honored alongside other distinguished inductees. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation extends its heartfelt congratulations to Chief Chaney on this well-deserved recognition.

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of American’s greatest come-back stories which is featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resorts in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises, including Connecticut’s premiere luxury golf experience, Lake of the Isles and the decadent Spa at Norwich Inn. The Tribe’s health and wellness company, Pequot Health Care, is an industry leader in tribal and commercial health plan management and pharmaceutical services. As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted millions of visitors and provided billions in slot revenue payments to the State. The Tribe has also contributed millions in donations and sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States. Dedicated to our future generations inheriting clean beautiful land, a safe community and a strong economy, we remain committed to promoting spirituality, strong family values, education, social stability, economic independence, and the wellbeing of our Tribal Members, employees and guests in a healthy and supportive environment. Our ultimate goal is to protect and advance our sovereign rights in order to build and preserve a cultural, social and economic foundation that can never be undermined or destroyed.

To learn more about the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, please visit us at www.mptn-nsn.gov.