MVA Ellington Rd. 3/20/2020
March 20, 2020 11:00 PM SWFD, South Windsor Police Department, and Ambulance Service of Manchester currently operating at a multi-car accident with reported injuries at Ellington Road and Route 5. Route 5 is currently not accessible from Ellington Road.
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Storm 10/17/2019
Storm 10/17/2019 Dedicated members were out in full force this evening/morning responding to storm damage incidents. Luckily, there have been no fires or injuries. Many trees and Wires are down. Numerous roads are partially and fully blocked by downed trees/wires…PLEASE consider ALL WIRES LIVE and STAY AWAY! Our Police, Public Works, and Eversource are out […]
Explorer Post 838 Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2019
50 years of a Fire Exploring program generates a lot of amazing people. Nearly 100 past and current Explorers, Officers, and Advisors gathered today to share stories, see old friends, make new friends, and celebrate a great program. Having great leaders/mentors such as Jack Bond, George Cox, Phil Crombie, Jr., and many others attend means […]
Fire Dawn Drive 7/21/2019
Fire Dawn Drive 7/21/2019At approximately 4:00 AM, the SWFD was dispatched to a Structure Fire on Dawn Drive. First-due Engine 4 arrived on scene within 5 minutes and confirmed smoke showing from the structure, and Began fire attack. Car 10, Tower 1, Engine 6, Rescue 5, and Engine 3 all arrived on scene shortly after. […]
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/19/2019 on 291
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/19/2019 on 291 12:10 AM – 7/20/19 Shortly after the Route 5 accident: The SWFD is now out with the Connecticut State Police on I-291 Westbound, prior to exit 3, for a two-car accident. Non-life threatening injuries were reported. The right lane is closed on the westbound side of the Bissel Bridge.
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/19/2019 Sullivan Ave.
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/19/2019 Sullivan Ave.11:00 PM – 7/19/19 SWFD, Ambulance Service of Manchester and South Windsor Police Department are on scene of a three-car accident with rollover at the intersection of Sullivan Avenue and Route 5. Non-life threatening injuries reported. Route 5 Southbound has one lane closed.
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/16/2019 Chapel Rd.
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/16/2019 Chapel Rd.SWFD is out with a two-car accident on Route 5 in the area of Chapel Road. Non-life threatening injuries to two patients. Route 5 northbound is down to one lane prior to the Chapel Road intersection.
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/15/2019
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/15/2019 7:30 AMWhile clearing an accident in the area of Kelly Road near the Vernon town line, SWFD was dispatched to another accident at the intersection of Strong Road and Route 5. Patients were transported from both accidents with non-life-threatening injuries. Route 5 Southbound is down to one lane at the intersection. UPDATE: 8:30 […]
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/13/2019
Motor Vehicle Accident 7/13/2019The SWFD is on scene of a single-car accident, rollover, on Route 5 in the area of Kimberly Drive. Minor injuries reported to one patient. SWPD is investigating the cause of the accident.