| Purchase Reflective Signs |
HELP US FIND YOU FASTER!!
IF WE CAN'T SEE YOUR HOUSE NUMBER FROM THE SEAT OF THE VEHICLES RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY, IT COULD DELAY OUR RESPONSE AS WELL AS THE RESPONSE OF OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Reflective signs are available from Sandy Hook Volunteeer Fire & Rescue.
They can be purchased for $15
Stop by the firehouse any Monday night or call 270-4392 to place an order!
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| The Fireman's Prayer |
A Fireman's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God
Wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor and
Protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife.
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| The Forest Fire Level |
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's  Daily Forest Fire Danger Report.
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| Contact Information |
Sandy Hook Vol. Fire and Rescue
18-20 Riverside Rd/Po Box 783
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Non-Emergency:
203-270-4392
Emergency:
911
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Engine 441 Wetdown this Saturday!!!!
under the pavilion at our main station
September 4th, from 1 to 5 pm
Main Station, 18-20 Riverside Road
Substation, Berkshire Road
The Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Company has been protecting and serving the residents and visitors of Sandy Hook since 1938.
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| | | Firefighters Honored During CT United Ride 2010 | | Sun. Aug 29th 2010 | All five of Newtown’s fire companies were represented when the 2010 CT United Ride took place Sunday, August 29. In what is believed to be the largest 9/11 tribute in the state, motorcycles had a police escort as riders honored those who lost their lives, those who gave their lives, and...
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| | Two More Trophies For SHVF&R | | Fri. Aug 20th 2010 | Following the Fireman's Parade that opened the 59th Bridgewater Country Fair on Friday, August 20, Sandy Hook was awarded a pair of trophies for the efforts of those who participated in the annual event that marks the unofficial opening of the three-day event.
The company brought home The David Lat...
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| | Sandy Hook Walks Away with Four Awards following Thomaston Parade | | Sat. Jul 24th 2010 | On a very hot & humid Saturday, July 24, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue managed to pull through and bring home four awards from the 129th anniversary Thomaston Parade. The parade stepped off at 6 pm, but the company didn't take off until closer to 6:30 and concluded marching just before 7:30....
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| | Propane Safety Drill | | Wed. Jul 21st 2010 | On January 30, 2007, four people were killed and five others seriously injured when propane vapors from a storage tank ignited and exploded at The Little General, a convenience store and gas station in Ghent, W.Va. A series of preventable mistakes leading up to the explosion -- which complete...
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| | Congratulations to Karl Sieling, our newest member! | | Mon. Jun 21st 2010 | Congratulations to Karl "Billy" Sieling, who was voted into full company membership on Monday, June 21, 2010, during a company meeting....
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| | | One Car Tipover on Route 34 | | Sat. Jul 24th 2010 | At 23 minutes after midnight Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue along with Newtown Ambulance and medic was dispatched to a one car rollover on Route 34 near Jordan Hill Road. Upon arrival, Chief Halstead confirmed the MVA was near Jordan Hill and that the occupant was out of the vehicle, conscious and&nbs...
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| | Truck vs House | | Sun. Jul 18th 2010 | Sandy Hook, along with Newtown Police and Newtown Ambulance, was dispatched to 216 Riverside Road at 8:58 for a one-car accident, car vs house. Chief Halstead was first on the scene, followed immediately by 441 with crew. Chief Halstead reported a pick-up truck that was "driven"...
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| | One-Car Early Morning Accident | | Tue. Jul 13th 2010 | Sandy Hook was dispatched to Berkshire Road just east of its intersection with Sherman Street early Tuesday morning following a reported one-car accident. Upon arrival around 1:20 am, firefighters -- along with Newtown Police officers and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance volunteers -- found a teenag...
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| | Rollover On I-84, the first call for new 441 | | Wed. Jul 7th 2010 | Thirteen hours after going into service, 441 resonded to its first call when Sandy Hook was dispatched to eastbound I-84 Wednesday morning following a reported rollover. State police said that motorist Rosemary Loconte, 26, of Carmel, N.Y., was driving a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire coupe in the left lane o...
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| | Motorcycle MVA on Route 34 | | Sun. Jul 4th 2010 | On a hot Fourth of July afternoon members of Sandy Hook Vol. Fire & Rescue responded to a motorcycle MVA along with Newtown Ambulance and the medic near 7 Berkshire Road. Lt John Jeltema arrived on Engine 442 and took command of the scene. EMTs and MRTs went right to work on the patient, w...
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| Fire Prevention |
The Nice Weather is Here! Here are some grill safety tips from NFPA! Stay Safe!
Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
- The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Keep children and pets away from the grill area.
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
- Never leave your grill unattended.
Charcoal grills
- There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
- If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
- Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
- There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
- When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.
Propane grills
Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.
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| 2010 Call Volume |
| January |
39 |
| February |
37 |
| March |
53 |
| April |
31 |
| May |
32 |
| June |
68 |
| July |
56 |
| August |
31 |
| September |
3 |
| October |
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| November |
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| December |
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| Total |
350 |
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