Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Announces Retirement of Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney

(Mashantucket, Conn.): The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) announces the retirement of Fire Chief Floyd L. Chaney after more than 51 years in fire and emergency services, including seven years leading the Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department (MPFD). Chief Chaney will officially retire on May 2, 2025.

The Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department provides fire protection, prevention, suppression, and rescue services for the Tribal Nation and its enterprises, including Foxwoods Resort Casino. The department also provides mutual aid to surrounding communities, enhancing regional safety and collaboration.

As the Tribe’s Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal, Chief Chaney has been instrumental in developing and executing an Emergency Management Plan for a wide range of scenarios across the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods.

“After more than 51 years in fire and emergency management, the time has come for me to retire,” said Chief Chaney. “It has been an incredible journey, and I’m proud of all we’ve achieved over the years. As I step into retirement, I am grateful for the experiences, the relationships built, and the trust placed in me. I will forever cherish my time with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and remain committed to supporting public safety in any way I can.”

Chairman Rodney Butler of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation expressed his gratitude, stating, “Chief Chaney has been an invaluable leader in our community, ensuring the safety of our people, team members and guests. His dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to public safety have left a lasting impact on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and we are very grateful for his service.”

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Treasurer, Merrill Reels, who serves as Chairman of the Tribe’s Public Safety Committee, added, “Chief Chaney’s unwavering commitment to public safety has left a lasting impact on our community. In his role, he worked hand-in-hand with the Public Safety Committee to ensure that the well-being of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation remained at the forefront of every decision. His leadership has strengthened our fire and emergency services and elevated the standards of care and response for our people. As he enters retirement, we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt wishes for continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of his journey.”

Under Chief Chaney’s leadership, the Mashantucket Fire Department secured significant grants from Homeland Security for new turnout gear and specialized training in confined space, elevator, and rope rescue. To ensure the department’s preparedness, Chief Chaney also prioritized continuing education for firefighters in all areas of emergency response.

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation extends its deepest gratitude to Chief Chaney for his years of dedicated service and wishes him a fulfilling retirement.

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.