Car Fire on 8/22/2022
This evening, Monday, August 22, 2022 just after 7pm. SWFD responded to a vehicle fire. Initially reported as West Bound on I-291 between exit 4 – (Rt 5) and the Bissell Bridge. Determined to actually be East Bound prior exit 4.SWFD E3, E4, and Car 10 with support from Windsor Volunteer Fire Department – CT […]
Car Fire on 8/22/2022
This evening, Monday, August 22, 2022 just after 7pm. SWFD responded to a vehicle fire. Initially reported as West Bound on I-291 between exit 4 – (Rt 5) and the Bissell Bridge. Determined to actually be East Bound prior exit 4.SWFD E3, E4, and Car 10 with support from Windsor Volunteer Fire Department – CT […]
National Honor Guard Academy on 8/12/2022
Today, after a week long National Honor Guard Academy course, our very own SWFD Honor Guard Commander Graduated. Congratulations Don!The class was hosted by the Connecticut Fire Academy with over 50 students from 18 different public safety agencies from 8 states. Congratulations to all. Commander Marchesseault is the sixth member of the SWFD to attend […]
Rescue Hazardous Materials on Brookfield on 8/12/2022
Earlier this afternoon the SWFD responded to 90 Brookfield Street to assist Environmental Services, Inc. with an isolated potential hazardous materials incident. In the front of a 53’ trailer were six (6) 55 gallon drums that were filled with an uncertain liquid that was causing the drums to expand. As precautions, the SWFD stood by […]
Rescue Hazardous Materials on Brookfield on 8/12/2022
Earlier this afternoon the SWFD responded to 90 Brookfield Street to assist Environmental Services, Inc. with an isolated potential hazardous materials incident. In the front of a 53’ trailer were six (6) 55 gallon drums that were filled with an uncertain liquid that was causing the drums to expand. As precautions, the SWFD stood by […]
Drill Night Training: RelayPumping on 7/19/2022
*Training Notification*Tuesday – July 19, 2022Tonight, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, part of Brookfield Street in the area of John J Mitchell Memorial Park will be down to one lane as the department drills on relay pumping.
Explorers: Tower Training on 6/27/2022
This evening, members of Company 5 / Explorer Post 838 learned about truck company operations. Members were provided an overview of Tower 1, the equipment it carries and aerial operations. Now that summer is here, Explorers meet every other week to allow them to enjoy their summer and everything that it brings. Thank you to […]
Honor Guard at South Windsor High School Graduation on 6/23/2022
Congratulations SWHS Class of 2022! Always an honor to participate in the Graduation Ceremony for SWHS.Photos courtesy of Jim Michaud
Training: Rescue Squad New Tools on 6/15/2022
The department’s Rescue Squad took an open Sunday morning as another opportunity to review our new equipment. The Paratech Hydrafusions are a great addition to our cadre of lifting and stabilization options. While the Rescue Squad puts in extra monthly training on top of the weekly department drills, it’s important for the whole department to […]
Evergreen Walk Fire Extinguished by Sprinkler System 6/2/2022
On June 2 at approximately 8:10 AM the SWFD responded to an activated fire alarm at a business in Evergreen Walk. While en route, dispatch radioed Car 19 and advised there was a 911 call from the business reporting a fire in the building and the sprinkler system had activated. FM1, who was nearby when […]