MVA 9/23/2020
Ellington Road (Route 74) was closed due to an accident in the 2500 block.
Dishwasher Fire 9/16/2020
SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES At 1:30 AM on Wednesday morning (9/16/2020), the SWFD was dispatched to a home on Austin Circle for a reported dishwasher fire. On arrival, first-in companies found that the dishwasher was previously on fire, however; it had been extinguished by the homeowner. The sleeping residents were alerted to the fire by […]
Fork Lift Accident 6/16/2020
Tuesday, June 16th at 3pm. SWFD, SWPD, and ASM dispatched to Coca Cola, 359 Ellington Road at the loading dock for a reported employee in a fork lift that fell off dock and was reported entrapped. FD and PD arrived together and found the person in a precarious position, but not entrapped. Person transported with […]
Motor Vehicle Accident 6/21/2020 Ellington Rd. Phone Poles
Sunday, June 21 at 1230am just after midnight: SWFD, SWPD, and ASM responded to a single-vehicle vs. multiple telephone poles in the 1400 block of Ellington Road (Rt. 30). Two poles snapped at the base. Passenger-type car ended up on the front lawn approximately 20’ off the roadway. Non life-threatening injuries. E4 and Car 29 […]
Mutual Aid Windsor 6/14/2020
Sunday, June 14th at 1:45pm The SWFD was requested – mutual aid, directly to the scene in Windsor. The Windsor FD was handling a house fire at 53 Park Ave when a MAY DAY was called for two Firefighters in the basement. Crews rapidly removed the Firefighters. They were evaluated by EMS and were not […]
Motor Vehicle Rollover 6/11/2020 West Rd.
Friday, June 11, 2020 – just prior to 11pm. SWFD, SWPD, and ASM responded to a one-vehicle crash in the area of 115 West Road. Occupant of an older 80s van rolled over numerous times and required extrication. Members of the Rescue Squad, supported by E3 and E4 under the direction of the Special Operations […]
Motor Vehicle Accident 5/26/2020 Rt. 5 Phone Pole
SWFD, SWPD, ASM, and CSP responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Rt 5 s/b entrance ramp to I-291 e/b. 1 car vs pole. Initially reported with the driver trapped requiring extrication. Driver was able to self extricate and later denied injury. Entrance ramp closed for a short time.
Motor Vehicle Accident 5/26/2020 Buckland Rd.
Tuesday, May 26 at approx 1015 am SWFD and SWPD on scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a box truck and suv. No injuries. Buckland Road and Deming Street. Roadway limited, but open. PLEASE use caution in the area. 11:15am Update: Intersection fully opened.
Mutual Aid Vernon 5/26/2020
May 26, 2020. Just after 2:00pm SWFD assisting the Town of Vernon Fire Department at scene of a house fire on Thrall Rd in Vernon. SWFD supported with a crew from E6 and Cars 10/19.
High Angle Rope Rescue 5/24/2020
Sunday May 24, 2020 South Windsor Fire Department is operating in the 200 block of Governors Highway for a high-angle rope rescue. One patient is stuck in a tree on a ropes course with a dislocated extremity. Engine 4, Engine 3, Rescue 5, Car 19, and Car 14 are on scene.*UPDATE – 3:30 PM: the […]