Motor Vehicle Accident On I-291 Ramp 3/8/2019
This morning, at approximately 10:20 AM, SWFD, SWPD, ASM, and CSP responded to a report of a vehicle rolled over on I-291 near exit 4. Crews found heavy damage to one vehicle, but no injuries. The on-ramp to I-291 W will be shut down while crews clear the scene.
Small Brush Fire 2/25/2019
Small Brush Fire 2/25/2019Due to a tree knocking down a primary power line, South Windsor FD and PD are on scene of a small brush fire on Rt. 5 (John Fitch Blvd) in the area of Bidwell Road. The brush fire has been extinguished, but Route 5 southbound will be closed awaiting line repair and […]
Metal Cutting Training 2019
Drill Night – 11/26/19 For the past three weeks, metal cutting has been a company-level drill. Tonight, Company 3 had this rotation and worked on several different evolutions. Stations were set up for ring cutting, glass cutting, auger/machine entrapment, impalement, and carriage bolt cutting for forcible entry. While our Rescue Squad trains extensively on machinery […]
Fire 1/21/2019
MEDIA RELEASE: Today, 1/21/19, shortly after 1:00 PM, the SWFD was dispatched to a service call on Grace Road for a crackling sound coming from a chimney attached to a wood stove. Upon arrival, Car 19/Deputy Chief found smoke showing from the roof and chimney and called a working structure fire. Fire was located in the ceiling […]
Fire Gas Station 1/17/2019
On 1/17/2019, this afternoon, the SWFD responded to the parking lot of a gas station on Sullivan Avenue for a vehicle fire. There was no damage or extension to any part of the gas station/pumps, and the vehicle was unoccupied. SWPD is investigating the cause of the fire.
Life Members Breakfast 2018
Back row: Greg Bassos, Bill Conley, George Cox, Kyle Zimmer, Harvey Cormier, Michael Dzen, Jr., Patrick Hankard, Dan Connelly, Thomas Bengston, Peter WilliamsSecond row: Carroll Stearns, Philip Crombie, Jr., Marc DiCiancia, Richard Giansanti, Blake Duzak, Kathy Scanlon, Steve Nodland, Darrel Long, Carlo Piacentini, Tom BolasevichFront row: Al Gagg, Tony Forghetti, Philip Crombie, Roger Merrill, Roger […]
Fire 1/8/2019
MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 this afternoon just after 4pm (16:02 hours) the South Windsor Dispatch Center received 911 calls reporting a possible house fire with smoke from the side/roof of the house.
Within a few minutes a SWPD Officer arrived and confirmed smoke and visible fire.
Photo credit – Journal Inquirer/Jim Michaud.
The home was secured, but the Officer and a citizen could hear dogs inside. The Officer and citizen attempted to enter, but the smoke condition was to intense. With the door open they were able to call for the dogs and all three dogs were safely assisted out of the home.SWFD responded with 3 engine companies, 1 aerial truck, 1 rescue truck, and approx. 25 firefighters. The Incident Commander, Deputy Chief Carlo Piacentini, prior to arrival, realized the area had limited hydrants and requested mutual aid for an additional 2 fire engines, one from Manchester 8th District FD and one from Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS.
Crews, simultaneously performed numerous tasks – 2 hose lines extinguishing the fire, vertical ventilation and search. Three (3) cats were located and treated on scene with donated pet oxygen masks and with assistance from the SWPD Community Service/Animal Control Officer, transported to local emergency vet.
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Video Library is for SWFD only: AC Hotstick (20 minutes) Drager X-am 2500 (10 minutes) This video is a trimmed version of the full Drager Meter Video to go over the operation of the Drager X-am 2500. FDCs and Standpipe (18 minutes) Connections How to Clean and Disinfect SCBA (15 minutes) This video will teach […]
Board of Commissioners Minutes 12/12/2018
Board of Commissioners Minutes 12/12/2018
From: Irma Garbarino
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11:38 AM
To: Secretary
Subject: Board of Commissioners December Meeting Time- 6:30pm
Board of Commissioners Minutes 09/12/2018
Board of Commissioners Minutes 09/12/2018 From: Irma Garbarino Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2018 4:55 PM To: Kristy Otto Subject: Board of Commissioners date Change- new meeting September 12 Hi Kristy, Can you please change the website? The commissioners September meeting date was changed from September 13 to September 12. Thanks, Irma