Seymour firefighters remember Maverick by naming truck

The Seymour Fire Department has honored a victim of a tragic accident by naming the new fire truck after him.

According to firefighters, the new ladder truck is being called Maverick, in honor of 4-year-old Maverick Lee Flinn who died in a farm accident last month. Flinn was the son of Seymour firefighter Mitchell Flinn and the grandson of Lt. Craig Flinn. The name was announced during a push-in ceremony for the truck held on Monday at Fire Station 3.

Assistant Chief, Anthony Walker said that “As this truck rolls out on future calls, it will carry Maverick’s name and spirit with it, reminding us of the love, strength, and resilience of this family and this community.”

The family has launched an initiative called the “Maverick Minute” which urges farmers and others to “Pause, Look Around and Stay Safe”

Photo: Seymour Fire Department Chief Eric Roll and Mayor Matt Nicholson unveiled the Maverick ladder truck Monday. Photo courtesy of Seymour Fire Department