Another Strip Mall Fire

CHFD responded to another strip mall fire early this morning. This time it was off to Glastonbury in Company 3's district. From what I hear, first due units made a great aggressive stop saving much of the building. See Dave, all that time you and the G-bury boys spent training in Colchester is paying off! hahaha
Photo courtesy of Glastonbury Fire Department

Last Night's Fire

Fire Rips Through Strip Mall
EAST HAMPTON, Conn. -- The flames of a fire that tore apart a strip mall overnight could be seen emanating from the roof and windows, firefighters said. Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Jessica Schneider reported the fire broke out at about 1 a.m. on Thursday. Firefighters responded to the 4,000-square-foot building on Route 66 that houses several businesses, including a salon, and some apartments. Officials deem the entire structure destroyed by the fire.
*Photos courtesy/property of courant.com (MELISSA PIONZIO)

Brush Fire Turns to MVA w/ Entrapment

CHFD was dispatched to a possible brush fire on Route-2 however dispatch quickly upgraded to an MVA with one person trapped and unconscious. Rescue-1 arrived first due and split it's crew to handle the removal of the vegetation surrounding the vehicle while the remainder of the crew prepared the tools and went to work extricating the driver. ET-1 arrived and provided assistance stabilizing the vehicle and managing hazards. ET-3 assumed second due Engine responsibilities (traffic, safety) while Car 28 managed the scene as command.
Despite the challenges, the PT was safely extricated and off to the hospital in under 9 minutes. Rescue 1, ET-1, ET-3, R-628, C-28 & S-328 (traffic control)

A Few Memorable 2006 Photos

2006 was our busiest year ever. We fought some fires, cut more cars apart than I can ever remember, offered over 100 hrs of live fire training, transported 1000 people to the hospital, memorized every room of Harrington Court and even got to deliver a baby. We shared in the the good times, the not so good times and the sleep deprived days that follow us around. Yet we still managed to make it through to a new year. Here's to a busy and SAFE 2007!

7/06 15 Broadway, Working Fire (D. Martin)

7/2006 Task Force deployment to Windsor Locks (WFSB)

5/06 Norwich Ave MVA (G.Papp)

11/06 RT. 85 MVA (G.Papp)

3/06 Mutual Aid to Bozrah (G.Papp)

10/06 Lebanon Ave Drill House (D. Fitzgerald)

MVA w/ one trapped

CHFD handled a 2 car MVA w/ multiple injuries and one trapped this afternoon. Rescue 1 arrived and went to work extricating the trapped driver and providing patient care while ET-1 pulled a protective line and ET-3 covered everyone's backs with traffic duty and additional patient care. With Rescue 6 out of service, Rescue 5 handled the ALS transport with assistance from R-510 (Hebron) and American Ambulance. Chief 28 had command with Duty Officer Lt. Phillips handling operations. Car 628 managed EMS and transports.

Station 28 Field Trip

Station 28 regulars took some time off to welcome back BJ and Alisha and celebrate their soon to be new arrival. Good food, lots of laughs and great friends... that's how we do it!

2006 Station 28 Run Totals

Emergency Calls for Service: 1,706

Included: Emergency incidents received via 911 dispatch center including officer investigations.
Not Included: Service calls received through Station 28 (walk-ins, lock-outs, water emergencies, public service details, etc)