Training: Firefighter I School on 12/12/2022
SWFD Probationary Firefighters Tony Melo and Gurpreet “G” Singh are enrolled in this course and are just a month away from certification. Live burn training was completed today. If you’re interested in joining the South Windsor Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, we will provide you with gear/SCBA, entry level and continued training, and will […]
Fire on Hillside Dr. on 12/12/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday, December 12, 2022 just after 2 pm. South Windsor 9-1-1 Center Received a call reporting an oven fire from a home on Hillside Drive. The SWFD was dispatched at 2:10pm. The first Engine (Engine 6) arrived with a full crew at 2:14pm – just 4 minutes after the 9-1-1 call and found […]
Fire on Hillside Dr. on 12/12/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Monday, December 12, 2022 just after 2 pm. South Windsor 9-1-1 Center Received a call reporting an oven fire from a home on Hillside Drive. The SWFD was dispatched at 2:10pm. The first Engine (Engine 6) arrived with a full crew at 2:14pm – just 4 minutes after the 9-1-1 call and found […]
Fire in Vernon: Mutal Aid on 12/12/2022
12/12/2022 6:35amSWFD on scene at a 3rd Alarm fire in Vernon assisting the Town of Vernon Fire Department. E6 is pumping a hydrant to a Vernon Engine and Bolton Ladder truck. Car 15 and Car 10 are part of Unified Command. E3 is providing jurisdictional coverage from Vernon Station 1.
Fire in Vernon: Mutal Aid on 12/12/2022
12/12/2022 6:35amSWFD on scene at a 3rd Alarm fire in Vernon assisting the Town of Vernon Fire Department. E6 is pumping a hydrant to a Vernon Engine and Bolton Ladder truck. Car 15 and Car 10 are part of Unified Command. E3 is providing jurisdictional coverage from Vernon Station 1.
How NOT to Fry a Thanksgiving Turkey
As we prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday we are pleased to share a few safety tips!For Deep Fryers especially:– Thaw turkey BEFORE putting into the fryer– Use turkey fryer outdoors, a safe distance from buildings– Never use a turkey fryer in a garage or on a wooden deck– Make sure fryer is on a […]
How NOT to Fry a Thanksgiving Turkey
As we prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday we are pleased to share a few safety tips!For Deep Fryers especially:– Thaw turkey BEFORE putting into the fryer– Use turkey fryer outdoors, a safe distance from buildings– Never use a turkey fryer in a garage or on a wooden deck– Make sure fryer is on a […]
Explorer Training: SCBA on 10/20/2022
A common task performed by our Fire Explorers on the scene of a fire is changing SCBA bottles for firefighters. This is an important task that must be done efficiently and properly in order for the firefighter to be ready to safely re-enter a hazardous environment in a timely fashion. In training, explorers are first […]
Explorer Training: SCBA on 10/20/2022
A common task performed by our Fire Explorers on the scene of a fire is changing SCBA bottles for firefighters. This is an important task that must be done efficiently and properly in order for the firefighter to be ready to safely re-enter a hazardous environment in a timely fashion. In training, explorers are first […]
Fire in Commerical Dryer on 11/8/2022
*Commercial Dryer Fire and MVA with Extrication*Tuesday, November 8, 2022Shortly after 11:00 AM, the dispatch center at the South Windsor Police Department received notification of a fire alarm activation as well as a report of a fire inside a commercial dryer in the laundry room at the Cambria Suites Hotel behind Evergreen Walk. FM1 (the […]