Colchester Fire

12/25 Structure Fire

2010-12-25T23:30:00.005-05:00

Rescue 1 operating RIT at fire in Lebanon

12/23 Structure Fire

2010-12-23T19:53:00.001-05:00

Mutual aid structure fire in East Haddam.

12/19 MVA w/ Extrication

2010-12-19T13:37:00.001-05:00

12/13 MVA w Extrication

2010-12-18T09:35:00.001-05:00

12/12 MVA w/ Extrication

2010-12-18T09:32:00.003-05:00

Happens every year, first ice of season for RT 2. Also worked a 30 car mess by exit 16 during this incident.

12/11 Outside Building Fire

2010-12-18T09:29:00.002-05:00

12/11 MVA

2010-12-18T09:27:00.001-05:00

12/5 Working Structure Fire

2010-12-18T09:25:00.002-05:00

MVA w/ Extrication

2010-12-16T14:16:00.001-05:00

11/30 TT Rollover

2010-11-30T18:58:00.001-05:00

11/26

2010-11-30T18:55:00.003-05:00

Danny,
You are always the first to bug me about updating the blog and I am sure you are at this very moment wondering if it has been updated. This is for you bud, we're all thinking of you. But this is the ONLY time I plan to do this!
Get well soon from all of us at the 28.

11/20 MVA

2010-11-30T18:50:00.003-05:00

11/15 Chimney Fire w/ Extension

2010-11-26T13:57:00.002-05:00

11/14 Electrical Fire

2010-11-26T13:54:00.001-05:00

11/2 Structure Fire: RIT

2010-11-07T16:49:00.001-05:00

10/31 Halloween at Station 28

2010-11-07T16:45:00.001-05:00

10/31 First Run for ET 228!

2010-11-07T16:43:00.001-05:00

Less than 24 hrs after being placed into service the new Engine placed a CAFs line into operation on a Park Rd outside fire.

10/29 Public Service

2010-11-07T16:41:00.002-05:00

Members took some time time to assist the community with the annual town "trick or trunk" event.

10/26 RIT Training

2010-11-07T16:38:00.001-05:00

10/22 MVA W/ Extrication

2010-10-29T22:21:00.002-04:00

Rescue-1 went to work assisting Hebron on this MVa w/ double lifestars.

10/19 Lifestar Call

2010-10-21T21:49:00.001-04:00

10/15 Fatal MVA

2010-10-21T21:45:00.001-04:00

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/mysource/colchesterbulletin/x102603243/State-police-investigating-Route-149-pedestrian-fatality

10/12 Vehicle Fire

2010-10-12T15:18:00.002-04:00

10/6 MVAs

2010-10-06T17:14:00.001-04:00

A couple of wrecks this morning kept members busy.

9/28 MVA

2010-09-28T12:29:00.001-04:00

9/22 Structure Fire

2010-09-28T12:27:00.001-04:00

9/21 RIT Training

2010-09-22T18:13:00.002-04:00

Good turn-out for RIT training, great job everyone.

9/20 MVA w/ Door Removal

2010-09-21T14:03:00.002-04:00

9/19 MVA

2010-09-21T14:00:00.004-04:00

9/12 MVA

2010-09-12T19:56:00.000-04:00

9/10 Fair Coverage

2010-09-12T19:54:00.001-04:00

9/11 Remember

2010-09-10T23:51:00.003-04:00

Joseph Agnello, Lt. Brian Ahern, Eric Allen, Richard Allen, Capt. James Amato, Calixto Anaya Jr., Joseph Angelini Sr., Joseph Angelini Jr., Faustino Apostol Jr., David Arce, Louis Arena, Carl Asaro, Lt. Gregg Atlas, Gerald Atwood, Matthew Barnes, Gerald Baptiste, A.C. Gerard Barbara, Arthur Barry, Lt. Steven Bates, Carl Bedigian, Stephen Belson, John Bergin, Paul Beyer, Peter Biefeld, Brian Bilcher, Carl Bini, Christopher Blackwell, Michael Bocchino, Frank Bonomo, Gary Box, Michael Boyle, Kevin Bracken, Michael Brennan, Peter Brennan, Capt. Daniel Brethel, Capt. Patrick Brown, Capt. Vincent Brunton, Capt. William Burke Jr, Andrew Brunn, F.M. Ronald Bucca, Greg Buck, A.C. Donald Burns, John Burnside, Thomas Butler, Patrick Byrne, George Cain, Salvatore Calabro, Capt. Frank Callahan, Michael Cammarata, Brian Cannizzaro, Dennis Carey, Michael Carlo, Michael Carroll, Peter Carroll, Thomas Casoria, Michael Cawley, Vernon Cherry, Nicholas Chiofalo, John Chipura, Michael Clarke, Steven Coakley, Tarel Coleman, John Collins, Robert Cordicce, Ruben Correa, James Coyle, Robert Crawford, Lt. John Crisci, B.C. Dennis A. Cross, Thomas Cullen III, Robert Curatolo, Lt. Edward D'Atri, Michael Dauria, Scott Davidson, Edward Day, B.C. Thomas DeAngelis, Manuel Delvalle, Martin Demeo, David Derubbio, Lt. Andrew Desperito, Dennis Devlin, Gerard Dewan, George Dipasquale, Lt. Kevin Donnelly, Lt. Kevin Dowdell, B.C. Ray Downey, Gerald Duffy, Capt. Martin Eagan Jr., Michael Elferis, Francis Esposito, Lt. Michael Esposito, Robert Evans, B.C. Jack Fanning, Capt. Thomas Farino, Terrance Farrell, Capt. Joseph Farrelly, Deputy Comm. William Feehan, Lee Fehling, Alan Feinberg, Frank Fiore, Michael Fiore, Lt. John Fischner, Andre Fletcher, John Florio, Lt. Michael Fodor, Thomas Foley, David Fontana, Robert Foti, Andrew Fredricks, Lt. Peter Freund, Thomas Gambino Jr., Chief of Dept. Peter Ganci Jr., Lt. Charles Garbarini, Thomas Gardner,Thomas Garner, Matthew Garvey, Bruce Gary, Gary Geidel, B.C. Edward Geraghty, Denis Germain, James Giberson, Ronnie Gies, Paul Gill, Lt. Vincent Giammona, Lt. John Ginley, Jeffery Giordano, John Giordano (1), Keith Glascoe, James Gray, B.C. Joe Grzelak, Jose Guadalupe,Lt. Geoffrey Guja, Lt. Joseph Gullickson, David Halderman, Lt. Vincent Halloran, Robert Hamilton, Sean Hanley, Thomas Hannafin, Dana Hannon, Daniel Harlin, Lt. Harvey Harrell, Lt. Stephen Harrell, Capt.Thomas Haskell Jr., Timothy Haskell, Michael Haub, Vincent Halloran, Capt. Terry Hatton, Lt. Mike Healey, John Heffernan, Ronnie Henderson, Joseph Henry, William Henry, Thomas Hetzel, Capt. Brian Hickey, Lt. Tim Higgins, John Hohmann, Thomas Holohan, Joseph Hunter, Capt. Walter Hynes, Jonathan Ielpi, Capt. Fredrick Ill Jr., William Johnston, Andrew Jordan, Karl Joseph, Lt. Anthony Jovic, Angel Juarbe Jr., Fr. Mychal Judge, Vincent Kane, B.C. Charles Kasper, Paul Keating, Thomas Kelly (L15), Thomas Kelly (L105), Richie Kelly Jr. (L11), Thomas Kennedy, Lt. Ronald T. Kerwin, Michael Kiefer, Robert King Jr., William Krukowski, Scott Kopytko, Kenneth Kumpel, Thomas Kuveikis, David Laforge, William Lake, Robert Lane, Peter Langone, Scott Larsen, Lt. Joseph G. Leavey, Neil Leavy, Daniel Libretti, Carlos Lillo (FDNY EMS B-49), Robert Linnane, Michael Lynch (L4), Michael Lynch (E40), Michael Lyons, Patrick Lyons, Joseph Maffeo, William Mahoney, Joseph Maloney, Kenneth Marino, Lt. Charles Margiotta, B.C. Joseph Marchbanks Jr., John Marshell, Lt. Peter Martin, Lt. Paul Martini, Joseph Mascali, Keithroy Maynard, Brian Mcaleese, John Mcavoy, Thomas Mccann, Lt. William McGinn, B.C. William McGovern, Dennis Mchugh, Robert McMahon, Robert McPadden, Terence McShane, Timothy McSweeney, Martin McWilliams, Raymond Meisenheimer, Charles Mendez, Steve Mercado, Douglas Miller, Henry Miller Jr., Robert Minara, Lt. Paul Mitchell, Thomas Mingione, Capt. Louis Modafferi, Lt. Dennis Mojica, Manuel Mojica, Carl Molinaro, Michael Montesi, Capt. Thomas Moody, Vincent Morello, B.C. John Moran, Christopher Mozzillo, Richard Muldowney Jr., Michael Mullan, Dennis Mulligan, Lt. Raymond Murphy, Lt. Bob Nagle, John Napolitano, Peter Nelson, Gerard Nevins, Dennis O 'Berg, Douglas Oblschlager, Lt. Daniel O'Callaghan, Joseph Ogren, Samuel Oitice, Patrick O’Keefe (1), Capt. William O'Keefe, Eric Olsen, Jeffery Olsen, Steven Olsen, Kevin O'Rourke, Michael J. Otten L- 35, Jeffery Palazzo, B.C. Orio J. Palmer, Frank Palombo, Paul Pansini, B.C. John Paolillo, James Pappageorge, Robert Parro, Durrell Pearsall, Lt. Glenn Perry, Lt. Philip Petti, Lt. Kevin Pfeiffer, Christopher Pickford, Lt. Kenneth Phelan, Shawn Powell, Vincent Princiotta, Kevin Prior, B.C. Richard Prunty, Lincoln Quappe,Lt. Michael Quilty, Kevin Orourke, Michael Otten, Ricardo Quinn (FDNY EMS B-57), Leonard Ragaglia, Michael Ragusa, Edward Rall, Adam Rand, Donald Regan, Lt. Robert Regan, Christian Regenhard,Lt. Vernon Richard, James Riches, Joseph Rivelli Jr., Kevin Reilly, Michael Roberts (L35), Michael Roberts (E214), Anthony Rocco Jr., Anthony Rodriquez, Matthew Rogan, Nichlas Rossomando, Paul Rubach, Stephen Russell, Lt. Michael T. Russo, B.C. Matthew L. Ryan, Thomas Sabella, Christopher Santora, John Santore, Gregory Saucedo, Dennis Scauso, John Schardt, B.C. Fred Scheffold, Thomas Schoales, Gerard Schrang, Gregory Sikorsky, Stephen Siller, Stanely Smagala Jr., Kevin Smith, Leon Smith Jr., Robert Spear Jr., Joseph Spor, B.C. Lawrence Stack, Capt. Timothy Stackpole, Gregory Stajk, Jeffery Stark, Benjamin Suarez, Daniel Suhr, Lt. Christopher Sullivan, Brian Sweeney, Sean Tallon, Allen Tarasiewicz, Paul Tegtmeirer, John Tierney, John Tipping II, Hector Tirado Jr., Richard VanHine, Peter Vega, Lawrence Veling, John Vigiano II, Sergio Villanueva, Lawrence Virgilio, Lt. Robert Wallace, Jeffery Walz, Lt. Michael Warchola, Capt. Patrick Waters, Kenneth Watson, Michael Weinberg, David Weiss, Timothy Welty, Eugene Whelan, Edward White, Mark Whitford, Michael Weinberg, Lt. Glenn Wilkinson, B.C. John Williamson, Capt. David Wooley, Raymond York. Retired FDNY Firefighters who lost their lives saving others : James J. Corrigan, Phillip Hayes, William Wren. Member of the New York City Fire Patrol who lost his life saving others: Keith Roma

9/10 MVA W/ Extrication and Fuel Leak

2010-09-10T13:22:00.002-04:00

RT2, between Exits 17 & 18

9/5 MVAs

2010-09-06T09:23:00.006-04:00

Couple of overnight wrecks kept members busy Sunday night including the above RT85 MVaA and a rollover.

8/25 Structure Fire

2010-08-25T19:44:00.002-04:00

Working basement fire. 1 line stretched and operated, searches negative. Quick knockdown. No injuries.

8/24 MVA

2010-08-25T18:00:00.001-04:00

8/18 MVA w/ Extrication

2010-08-18T21:44:00.003-04:00

Rescue-1 put their tools to work this afternoon on RT 354 at Rt2. Another good job by all on yet another first due wreck.

8/14 New Training Complex

2010-08-14T20:35:00.003-04:00

The new training complex/burn building is taking shape! Thank you to all members who have been donating their time in addition to the several contractors who also have graciously donated their equipment and time. In keeping with CHFD tradition, this facility will be top rate providing an abundance of training options and opportunities.

8/14 Busy Rescue 1

2010-08-14T20:32:00.003-04:00

Rescue 1 took in 4 crashes today.

8/10 Fire

2010-08-10T01:22:00.003-04:00

You are dispatched to a fire alarm at an occupied residential group home with a history of false alarms. Dispatch further advises, "Owner on scene states, no fire, problem with alarm wishing to cancel".....
Glad we decided to still go to the scene with a staffed Engine and verify. Building charged w/ smoke, fire in the wall. FMO investigating.

8/9 MVAs

2010-08-09T16:08:00.003-04:00

Members worked a couple more wrecks today. The Auto Insurance industry announced today they are raising rates to any motorist passing through Colchester.

8/7 MVAs

2010-08-07T15:15:00.003-04:00

Rescue 1 keeping busy. Also took in a RIT response and another rollover on RT 2 today.

8/6 MVA

2010-08-06T11:02:00.002-04:00

Another day, another MVA

8/5 MVA RT2

2010-08-05T15:49:00.004-04:00

8/4 MVAs on RT2

2010-08-04T21:59:00.004-04:00

Demo derby day on RT2 tonight. As companies worked an MVA, a multi vehicle crash w/ injuries occurred inside the established travel lane around the original incident. Good example why we send full assignments and have pre-planned apparatus placement procedures. Stay safe!

7/31 MVA

2010-08-01T09:26:00.002-04:00

7/30 Haz-Mat

2010-07-31T14:22:00.003-04:00

Companies responded on a call to the station from a homeowner who during the course of removing some antique fire extinguishers, dropped a box of several releasing the contents (carbon tetrachloride). More info on these extinguishers : http://www.tpromo2.com/ssmag/fire/exting.htm

7/29 MVAs

2010-07-31T14:19:00.001-04:00

Various crash pictures from the week.....

7/24

2010-07-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

7/22 Lifestar

2010-07-22T18:59:00.003-04:00

Members stand by as Lifestar lands for a trauma run Thursday afternoon.

7/18 Ladder Co. Training

2010-07-19T16:35:00.004-04:00

Ladder company training day. Forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation.

7/17 MVA

2010-07-18T12:57:00.002-04:00

7/14 MVA

2010-07-18T12:56:00.001-04:00

7/6 MVA

2010-07-06T13:05:00.003-04:00

Rt 2, vehicle down the embankment.

7/3 Garage Fire

2010-07-03T13:01:00.002-04:00

6/29 Car Fire

2010-06-30T10:29:00.001-04:00

Members of the Engine making quick work of a vehicle fire on Norwich Ave.

6/28 Fatal MVA

2010-06-29T18:27:00.002-04:00

Assist to Salem, RT11, Exit 5.
http://www.courant.com/community/glastonbury/hc-salem-fatal-accident-0630-20100629,0,1480692.story

6/23 Lifestar

2010-06-29T18:25:00.001-04:00

6/23 RIT Training

2010-06-26T08:38:00.002-04:00

90 degrees, humid and we did a live burn?......
Train under the conditions you may be called upon to learn your personal/team's abilities and limitations. Waiting for the next fire or incident out in the heat is not the time to learn how your body handles the environment and puts yourself and others at risk.

6/19 "Trash Can" Fire

2010-06-19T23:09:00.003-04:00

Engine 1 making quick work of a reported "trash can" fire.

5/28 MVA

2010-05-29T09:04:00.002-04:00

Drivers Ed....Colchester style

5/27 Structure Fire

2010-05-27T03:44:00.001-04:00

Hebron Elementary School

5/27 MVA

2010-05-27T03:43:00.001-04:00

5/16 MVA

2010-05-17T11:02:00.002-04:00

Another wreck in the 28.

5/15 Fatal MVA

2010-05-15T23:47:00.003-04:00

Members worked a fatal MVA on Rt.2 this evening.

5/11 RIT Training

2010-05-13T22:43:00.002-04:00

5/11 Fire

2010-05-11T16:58:00.002-04:00

5/10 MVA

2010-05-11T16:56:00.001-04:00

Pole snapped, 1 pt transported to mmc-m

Live Burn Training

2010-05-09T10:43:00.002-04:00

5/2 More MVA Work....

2010-05-02T10:58:00.003-04:00

Rt 2 Exit 20.

5/1 MVA.....again

2010-05-02T00:30:00.001-04:00

Rt 16 x Rt 149, 3 pts transported

5/1 2nd MVA w/ Entrapment

2010-05-01T13:44:00.002-04:00

Rt 2 e/b Exit 22 w/ Bozrah and Yantic

5/1 Fatal MVA w/ Entrapment

2010-05-01T04:50:00.003-04:00

4/30 MVA W/ Extrication

2010-04-30T15:12:00.002-04:00

Dear Town,

PLEASE fix Rescue-1. We need it back.

4/25 MVA

2010-04-26T14:00:00.001-04:00

1 patient ALS to Hartford

4/23 New Addition to Family

2010-04-23T14:43:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Seth and his wife on a healthy bay boy born 4/23.
Welcome to the family Michael!

4/19 Kitchen Fire

2010-04-20T15:44:00.003-04:00

Kitchen fire reported through an AFA, first due companies had smoke and sheltered in place 2 disabled residents while the small fire was extinguished and ventilated.

4/19 Burn Building

2010-04-20T15:41:00.002-04:00

Final test burn on the new burn house was conducted Monday. Dept. burn May 1st w/ many others to follow.

4/17 Flashover Training

2010-04-20T15:39:00.003-04:00

Members hosted a flashover training class for a regional firefighter class Saturday.

4/15 New Bus

2010-04-15T19:18:00.002-04:00

New ambulance is in. Heading out for radio work soon.

4/7 Structure Fire

2010-04-07T11:45:00.001-04:00

Main St Hebron

3/30-31 Water Water

2010-04-03T21:05:00.004-04:00

Thank you to all members who put forth the extra effort to serve our community during the recent rains. 70 recorded pump jobs were handled in 48hrs!!!!!! Long hrs, no complaints, people needed help and they got it. Thanks to those who stepped up!

3/27 Live Burns

2010-03-28T15:51:00.005-04:00

Burn training season is back. Members of Engine 3 sharpened their skills and assisted in teaching a day of live burns in Glastonbury.

3/26 Water Rescue

2010-03-28T15:47:00.004-04:00

Strange night for the Westchester locals. Rescue 1 responded to a reported drowning of a victim out for a midnight canoe trip (rescued, transported ALS for eval) followed by a request down the road to E.Hampton for a remote rescue of a victim who fell out of a tree.

3/17 MVA w Lifestar (Marlborough)

2010-03-17T17:48:00.002-04:00

3/14 Swift Water & Chimney Fire

2010-03-14T20:51:00.004-04:00

Rescue 1 provided assistance to Salem with their swift water rescue (1 victim was successfullyrescued)

Members of Rescue 1 assisting with a chimney fire on the way back from the water rescue.

3/12 MVA with Fire

2010-03-13T14:41:00.003-05:00

While Rescue 1 was working the RIT assignment below, members back at 28's handled an MVA with one vehicle fully involved.

3/12 Train Derailment

2010-03-13T14:30:00.002-05:00

Members of Colchester RIT took a 6 hr shift at the Windham train derailment.

RIT in the woods? First time for everything!

Worker monitoring the transfer of ethanol from one of several tanks that rolled.

3/3 MVA

2010-03-03T19:23:00.001-05:00

2010 Fight For Air Climb

2010-03-01T21:00:00.003-05:00

Click on Picture to watch Channel 3 weatherman Mark Dixon attempt to put on a set of Colchester gear and race his pregnat producer up stairs.
All for a good cause: 2010 American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb in Hartford
Sponsor a firefighter team here: http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/page2.jsp?id=2832

2/27 MVA

2010-03-01T20:50:00.002-05:00

A special thanks to the night guys for keeping it quiet so the rest of

us can rest after an 11 run day.

2/21 MVA

2010-02-21T11:04:00.002-05:00

Dukes of Hazard style wreck, launching airborn into a tree (just missed the house). 1 ALS PT

2/19 Car Fire

2010-02-19T10:53:00.001-05:00

2/15 Structure Fire

2010-02-16T08:47:00.001-05:00

2/12 Chimney Fire

2010-02-16T08:46:00.001-05:00

2/6 Where there is smoke....?

2010-02-11T14:59:00.002-05:00

2/3 Ummmmm.....

2010-02-11T14:54:00.002-05:00

Two of the new career members posing for their first "fire" on just their second overnight tour. They proudly battled and saved....... a mailbox.
Good job guys.

2/3 MVA

2010-02-11T14:53:00.002-05:00

1/31 MVA

2010-02-11T14:51:00.002-05:00

1/29 MVAs

2010-02-11T14:49:00.003-05:00