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 […]
Fire at Residence at South Windsor Farms on 10/13/2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022 just prior to midnight, the South Windsor Dispatch Center received notification of a fire alarm (smoke detector-2nd floor) for 200 Deming Street, The Residence at South Windsor Farms, an assisted living facility. The SWFD was dispatched and immediately followed up with 9-1-1 calls from the facility reporting smoke in the 2nd […]
Fire at Residence at South Windsor Farms on 10/13/2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022 just prior to midnight, the South Windsor Dispatch Center received notification of a fire alarm (smoke detector-2nd floor) for 200 Deming Street, The Residence at South Windsor Farms, an assisted living facility. The SWFD was dispatched and immediately followed up with 9-1-1 calls from the facility reporting smoke in the 2nd […]
Fire on Amato Drive on 10/12/2022
MEDIA RELEASEStructure FireOctober 12, 2022Just after 1:00 AM, the South Windsor Dispatch Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls for a fire in the building at 24 Amato Drive – Westage Condo Complex – off of Pleasant Valley Road.Within 4 minutes from time of dispatch, South Windsor Police Department Officers along with multiple SWFD Officers arrived on […]
Fire on Amato Drive on 10/12/2022
MEDIA RELEASEStructure FireOctober 12, 2022Just after 1:00 AM, the South Windsor Dispatch Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls for a fire in the building at 24 Amato Drive – Westage Condo Complex – off of Pleasant Valley Road.Within 4 minutes from time of dispatch, South Windsor Police Department Officers along with multiple SWFD Officers arrived on […]
Training: SWFD Rescue Squad with Enfield’s Special Ops on 10/9/2022
October 9 at 5:35 PMToday, the SWFD Rescue Squad conducted joint training with members of the Enfield Fire Departments’ Special Operations team. The drill focused on trench rescue at a operations level for Enfield, and an awareness level for South Windsor. Developing partnerships with nearby mutual aid services who specialize in specific disciplines and own […]
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend 2022
October 7 at 11:39 PMAs the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend starts, Honor Guard members post the Fire Hero Family Flag. This special American Flag, dedicated to the families of firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, remains posted throughout the weekend, and Honor Guard members from across the nation stand guard 24/7. Proud to […]
Ladder and Hose Testing
Annually, to be compliant with NFPA – (National Fire Protection Association) standards, all of the Department’s portable ladders and hose are “tested”. This is a non-destructive test for verification of meeting the standard. This is managed by Lt. Michael Giroux as he oversees all apparatus and equipment for the Department. Because of his efforts, all […]
Rescue MVA on Troy Rd on 8/25/2022
Thursday, August 25, 2022Approximately 5:00 PMSWFD, South Windsor Police Department and Ambulance Service of Manchester are on scene of a single-car motor vehicle accident on Troy Road. Extrication was required, and the engine was located in the woods approximately 140 feet from the initial point of impact with a tree. Two patients were transported to […]
Rescue MVA on Troy Rd on 8/25/2022
Thursday, August 25, 2022Approximately 5:00 PMSWFD, South Windsor Police Department and Ambulance Service of Manchester are on scene of a single-car motor vehicle accident on Troy Road. Extrication was required, and the engine was located in the woods approximately 140 feet from the initial point of impact with a tree. Two patients were transported to […]