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In this era of COVID-19
we continue to take precautions
to keep our members and the community safe.
We are responding to calls 24/7/365,
with updated protocols in place.
Thank you, and be safe.
—The Officers & Members
of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue
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After careful consideration and a company vote, we have decided to NOT have a LobsterFest 2021.
Please continue to watch our Facebook page, Instagram feed and website for announcements concerning plans for a few autumn events that are being worked on.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2019
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Main Station, 18-20 Riverside Road
Substation, 249 Berkshire Road (above, view from Berkshire Road; below, view from Nighthawk Lane)
(photo courtesy The Newtown Bee)
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The mission of the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. is to strive for excellence in the performance of prevention of loss of life, personal injury and damage from fire, medical and other emergencies of any or all persons when called upon. We shall do this by maintaining a high standard of training and public education and act and perform in a safe, courteous and professional manner.
Volunteer firefighters display a flashing blue light to warn other motorists when they are responding to emergencies in their personal vehicles.
While Connecticut Motor Vehicle laws do not require motorists to pull over to the right, please be courteous and let them pass.
Remember: The faster we can get to the scene of a fire, an accident or a medical call, the sooner we can save lives. After all, you wouldn't want anyone to delay our response time if you needed to call 911, would you?
When you see the blue light, move to the right.
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PO Box 783
Sandy Hook CT 06482
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