Housatonic River Water Rescue 7/28/10

Written by Matthew Eckert Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:11

Around 19:20hrs companies 1 & 4 were dispatched to the Housatonic River between Ayers Landing and Beacon Point for a reported swimmer struck by a jet ski. Truck 9 & Marine 1 responded along with Company 4 units and EMS to Sunny Side boat ramp and launched Marine 1 to an island off shore where the patient was located. Crews found a male patient with a traumatic head injury. The victim was stabilized and loaded on to Marine 1. The patient was transported to Beacon Point Marina and into care of awaiting EMS units on shore

Rollover Accident 7/27/10

Written by Matthew Eckert Wednesday, 28 July 2010 22:09

At around 03:30hrs companies 3 & 1 were dispatched to the area of Enterprise Drive & Commerce Drive for the rollover accident. Engine 2 responded along with Huntington units to find a vehicle that had rolled over splitting a telephone pole in half. The driver was able to self extricate and transported to the hospital by EMS. Units cleared around 5am

Housatonic River 7/19/10

Written by Matthew Eckert Tuesday, 20 July 2010 00:07

Around 17:00 Companies 1 & 4 were dispatched to the Sunnyside Boat Ramp on River Road for a possible water rescue. Truck 9 responded and personnel launched Marine 1 with additional members assisting on the dock. It was reported a female swimmer had gone missing and was not seen for at least an hour. Shelton Police Dive Team deployed and the victim was found deceased in about 20 feet of water after 1 hour

Route 8 Rollover 7/15/10

Written by Matthew Eckert Tuesday, 20 July 2010 00:05

Around 12:45hs companies 3 & 1 were dispatched to Route 8 North between exits 12 and 13 for a rollover. Engine 2 arrived and found 3 patients all self extricated and were treated by EMS.

The City of Shelton Suffers A Loss

Written by Steve Hoffmann Wednesday, 07 July 2010 05:53

The Officers and Members of Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. #1 offer their sincere condolences to Sgt. Orville Smith's family and to Shelton Police Department. Sgt. Smith passed away at 0445 hrs this morning due to a massive heart attack. He was struck by a drunk driver over the July 4th weekend while on duty at a side job directing traffic at Indian Wells & Rt 110. Sgt. Smith was also a Past Captain of the While Hills Fire Company #5 and served as a volunteer firefighter in town for many years. He dedicated 39 years as a police officer to the City of Shelton and he will be missed. RIP Sgt. Orville Smith.

CT Alert Emergency Notification System Safeguards Lives and Property throughout Entire State

Written by Steve Hoffmann Wednesday, 30 June 2010 06:59

CT Alert Emergency Notification System Safeguards Lives and Property throughout Entire State

Connecticut Officials Urge ALL Connecticut Residents to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts; Allowing Urgent Communications with EVERY CONNECTICUT Resident

The State of Connecticut today announced the opening of the registration website for CT Alert (www.ctalert.gov), the nation’s first statewide emergency notification system (ENS) enabling Connecticut authorities to communicate critical information to hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents and businesses before, during and after emergencies.

Connecticut Public Safety agencies (POLICE, FIRE, HOMELAND SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, STATE & LOCAL OFFICIALS) will use the CT Alert system during hazardous events, such as natural disasters and public health emergencies. The CT Alert system was developed in partnership with state and local officials, as well as the emergency notification company Everbridge.

CT Alert enables state and local officials to provide potentially life-saving information to all Connecticut citizens quickly and efficiently across multiple communication devices, including cell phone, home phone, e-mail, text message, fax, pager, PDA, and more.

For this system to be effective, it is vital for Connecticut residents to register on the site www.ctalert.gov to receive emergency alerts.

“We are proud that Connecticut is the first State in the nation to implement a statewide emergency notification system to protect the lives and property of all of our citizens,” said Lt. Governor Michael Fedele and Public Safety Commissioner James Thomas . “The State is committed to ensuring public safety, but we can’t alert you if we can’t reach you. We’ve signed up our families for CT Alert and urge all Connecticut residents and businesses to do the same.”

Some of Connecticut’s 169 towns, including Stonington, Mystic, and Pawcatuck have already utilized this CT ALERT system during the spring storms that left many residents stranded and in need of help.

“Having the emergency notification system in place allowed Connecticut to have a clearly defined and effective process to communicate everything from notifying volunteer and paid first responders and officials, to providing evacuation information to our citizens. We also can keep the public informed following any storms for recovery purposes,” said, Lt Governor Michael Fedele. “Communications tools and technology have made it easier for us to ensure the safety of our citizens at all times, but we urge our residents to do their part as well and sign up.”

For Connecticut citizens to sign up your cell phone, fax, home phone or any mobile device to the CT Alert EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, you must visit the www.ctalert.gov website. The sign up is easy but necessary so you can be notified in the event of any emergency that affects our State.

Public Safety Commissioner James Thomas, Homeland Security Commissioner Peter Boynton, State Police Colonel Thomas Davoren, Ct Police Chiefs Association President Police Chief Lisa Maruzo-Buldec, Fire Chief Heather Burford, Public Health Operations Chief-E.M.S. Coordinator Leonard Guercia, and local And state government officials strongly encourage Connecticut residents To register so in an emergency you can be informed.

All contact information will only be used for emergency purposes, will be kept strictly confidential and will not be provided to any vendor or third-party organization.

Murphy's Lane - Road Closure

Written by Steve Hoffmann Wednesday, 30 June 2010 05:42

Attention ALL members:

Murphy's Lane will be closed and impassable this week and into next week due to work on the sewer system. Apparatus and responding members are to use alternate routes when responding to calls for service in the area.

Tower 7 respond to Bridgeport

Written by Matthew Eckert Sunday, 27 June 2010 14:28

6/24/10

 

A line of severe thunderstorms caused havoc in the Bridgeport area during the early afternoon. A Tornado touched down on the East side of Bridgeport causing numerous calls for building collapses and rescue's. Tower 7 was dispatched to Knowlton Street on the reported building collapse. Once on scene the incident was placed under control and the Tower was moved to Bridgeport's staging area at Fire headquarters and were then released about 2 hours later. The storm also caused several calls in Shelton, all which turned out to be minor calls 

Extrication on River Road 6/12/10

Written by Matthew Eckert Monday, 21 June 2010 15:19

Around 0230hrs Companies 4 & 1 were Dispatched to River Road in front of Danny O's for a reported extrication. Units found a near head on collision with 1 trapped and 2 seriously injured. Crews removed the drivers door, roof and had to push up the dash on the vehicle to extricate the occupant. Both patient were transported to Bridgeport on a trauma alert

We are back up!!

Written by Matthew Eckert Monday, 21 June 2010 15:17

After a being hacked 2 months ago we are back up and running, check back soon for updates!!