Motor Vehicle Accident 4/30/2019
Structural Shoring Today, 4/30/19, SWFD responded to a report of a car into a building off Buckland Road. No injuries occurred inside the building, and the driver was taken to the hospital for an evaluation. When the vehicle struck the building, a structural member to an overhang above the entrance was compromised. To ensure it […]
Fire Pam Lane 4/17/2019
Wednesday 4/17/19 – Structure FireToday at 8:23 pm, the South Windsor Fire Department was called to 11 Pam Lane for a reported fire. Car 19 arrived on scene in 5 minutes and reported a split level home well-involved in fire with live power lines down in the front yard. Neighbors reported the possibility of occupants […]
Motor Vehicle Accident 4/17/2019
Wednesday 4/17/19 – Motor Vehicle AccidentAt approximately 3:35 PM today, SWFD along with South Windsor Police Department and Ambulance Service of Manchester responded to a single-vehicle accident, off the road and down an embankment in the area of Route 5 and Governor’s Highway. Upon arrival, Car 19 found one individual trapped in a heavily damaged, […]
Fire In Broad Brook Mutual Aid 4/11/2019
4/11/19 – Mutual Aid Structure Fire:This evening at approximately 6:15 PM, Broad Brook Fire Department requested two engines from the SWFD to assist with a report of a house fire, just over the town line on Barber Hill Road. Response time was quick, but even before the first BBFD engine arrived on scene, the fire […]
Brush Fire 4/3/2019
Today, April 3, 2019, shortly before 5:00 PM, the SWFD was dispatched to a reported brush fire on Clark Street near the post office. On arrival, Engine 2 located a very large brush fire approximately 600 feet off the main road. The fire covered approximately 4 acres. Over the next two hours, South Windsor Firefighters, […]
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 […]
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.
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.