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Date: 07/09/2006 Time: 2106 Hours Location: 59 Harbor Street, X Streets Belden and Rugby Streets. Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: DC-1, E-2, E-1, E-6, R-1, E-3 (RIT), E-5, T-1, Unit 6 (Safety), Unit 1 (Chief of Department), FM-106, FM-109; SEMS M-1, M-3, M-4, M-901 (Supervisor), Unit-91 (Rehab); SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire involving an occupied 3 story WF multiple dwelling; heavy fire on floors 2 and 3 on arrival. Three members injured and transported to Stamford Hospital by SEMS. All were treated and released. Cause under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office. SPD on scene for scene security and traffic control. SEMS provided rehab section. 2106 hrs: Full response Box 156 transmitted for a telephone report of a fire in an occupied multiple dwelling; DC-1, E-2, E-1, E-6, T-2, R-1 assigned. 2111 hrs: E-2 on scene reporting heavy fire on floors 2 and 3 on alpha and bravo sides. 2116 hrs: E-3 assigned to box as RIT. 2117 hrs: Second alarm transmitted by DC-1; E-5 and T-1 assigned. 2121 hrs: SEMS M-1 assigned to incident. 2122 hrs: SEMS M-3 assigned to incident, multiple injuries. 2126 hrs: DC-1 requesting C.L.&P. (priority response) for downed powerlines on the alpha side of the fire building. 2131 hrs: DC-1 reports fire on floors 2 and 3 with all ahnds working. 2132 hrs: SEMS M-4 assigned to incident. 2153 hrs: DC-1 reports building evacuated - exterior operations. 2248 hrs: DC-1 reports fire knocked down, all hands still operating. 2259 hrs: SEMS M-901 on scene. 2339 hrs: Recall (under control) transmitted holding E-1, E-2, E-6, E-5, T-2 & R-1. 2259 hrs: Medic 901 assigned to incident. 2259 hrs: Unit 91 (rehab) on scene. 0133 hrs: Last company (T-2) cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Be Safe!!

Stamford Fire Rescue ran telesquirts from the mid-70's to last year. E-5: 1977 Hammerly 1000/500/50' telesquirt 1977 to 1993 E-4: 1974 Pierce 1000/500/50' telesquirt 1974 to 1988 E-4: 1988 Mack CF/Ranger 1000/500/50' telesquirt (boom from 1977 rig) E-1: 1986 Pierce Arrow 1250/500/50' telesquirt (1996 to 1999) All of these rigs became reserves and the final two were liquidated the end of last year. The squirts were great at major incidents as water towers but were not as good as aerials. In 1974 the city closed T-4 (1968 85' snorkel) and placed the squirt in service claiming it was a quint (and we know that was not the case). The station went from 6 to 5 men and one job was eliminated. When station #5 opened in 1977 they placed a squirt there as well (5 man staffing). Today the squirts are gone and the department wide minimum, as of July 1, is 4 on all 11 rigs. Personal feeling...They were great assets to the department for the many years they served us. Be Safe, SFRD49 Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!

Stamford Fire Rescue has a trench rescue trailer stored at Station #3 on the west side. It holds the trench panels, ground pads, walers, and other lumber; and a complete set of Paratech struts with controllers, hoses, etc. It also has a mounted generator and a Jobox with assorted hand tools, ropes, etc. When a trench/collapse incident comes in R-1, R-2, E-5 and the first due engine are dispatched directly to the scene. Other personnel will pick up the trailer and transport it to the scene. During that time the rescue company completes the size up, risk assessment, and secures the scene. Be Safe, SFRD49

Date: 021206 Time: 0433 hrs. Location: 20 Francies Avenue; X-Streets Newfield Ave. and Belltown Road Frequency: 154.13 mHz (Dispatch); 800 mHz (Fireground) Units Operating: Belltown: E-41, T-45, E-42, Cief 411, U40; SFRD: E-5, E-6, E-7 (RIT), R-1, DC-1, Unit 121 (Mech. Div.); Glenbrook: E-32; Turn of River: Tanker 68, Chief 611; SEMS: M-1, M-2, M-901 (Supervisor), M-91 (Rehab Unit); SPD Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5 story, W/F single family dwelling. Basement fire with extension to the #3 floor. Recall at 0637. 0816 Hours: E-41 (Last unit on scene) still operating. Writer: SFRD49 "Don't you just love a Blizzard!!!

How about the Gullivers fire (Port Chester / Greenwich line), June 30, 1974 with 24 dead and the Stouffer's Inn (Purchase) fire in December of 1980 with 26 dead? I was at both of these jobs and even though they might not have been the biggest jobs in the county they certainly were the most fatal!!! Anyone who was at these jobs could tell you how bad they were. At Gulliver's I was a brand new member of Post 700 and that was my first working fire (Hell of a way to start!!). At Stouffers I was working for Abbey Richmond at Mobile #3 at United Hospital and we were the first medic unit at the scene. That was a real mess! In Stamford the biggest job in recent years was the Fodi Furniture fire in 1979 where several buildings in the 100 block of Main Street were involved. The call came in as a dumpster fire in the rear and when Squad Co. #1 arrived the entire rear of the building was already involved. Was a general alarm fire (all city members recalled) and all Big Five companies responded on mutual aid. Be safe!!! SFRD49

It's really sad to see the last fire insurance patrol in the world disbanded. Right after 9-11 I spoke to Capt. (Now Chief) Heffernan at patrol #1 and he explained that the Patrol had to save more money (property) than the cost of operations in order to survive. I guess that didn't happen this year. Now we have to see what happens to the 2% money that was used to fund the Patrol. Best wishes to all the members of the Patrol! Be Safe, SFRD49

The Stamford Fire Department (prior to the name change to SFRD) had a 1966 Maxim 100' tiller that ran as Truck #1. In 1983 it was refurbed with a Mack R tractor (it only sat 3 but at that time there was only a tillerman and driver on the rig). In the late 80's the staffing was increased to 4 (driver, officer, tillerman, and firefighter) so a jumpseat enclosure was added behind the tractor. The rig was replaced in 1995 by a 100' Sutphen tower ladder quint. SFRD49 Be Safe!

Date: 01/14/06 Time: 1314 hours. Location: 25 Finney Lane; between Stillwater Ave. and dead end. Frequency: 800 mHz Trunked (Operations and Fireground) Units Operating: E-3, E-5, E-6, T-3, R-1, DC-1, E-2 (RIT), E-1, T-2, Unit 6 (Safety Officer), Fire Marshal #104; SEMS Medic #1, Medic #901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Basement fire in a three story wood frame multiple dwelling. Fire held to basement. No reported injuries. SEMS provided standby and SPD provided traffic control. Fire Marshal's Office called to scene for cause and origin determination. 1314 hrs: Full Response Box 244 transmitted for a telephone report of a basement fire. E-3, E-5, E-6, T-3, & DC-1 assigned. 1315 hrs: Fire Dispatch reported multiple calls received. 1317 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting a working fire. 1319 hrs: DC-1 requesting fire marshal to scene; FM #104 dispatched to scene. 1322 hrs: Unit #6 (Safety Officer) enroute. 1325 hrs: DC-1 transmitted the second alarm bringing E-1, E-2 (RIT) and T-2 to the scene. 1326 hrs: Medic #1 and Medic #901 assigned to the box. 1334 hrs: DC-1 transmits recall, holding all companies - Fire Under Control. 1509 hrs: T-3 (final company) cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 As Always...Be Safe!!!

The community colleges in Connecticut will grant life credits for FFI, EMT, many NFA classes, etc. I substituted college chemistry with the NFA class Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (80 hour class)and got 4 credits. SFRD49

Norwalk Community College has an AAS program in Fire Technology and Administration. It's off of Exit 13 on I-95. Many SFRD guys have degrees from there. I went to school there and it was great. SFRD49 Be Safe!!

Date: 01/05/06 Time: 1703 hours. Location: 165-167-169 Cove Road, between Lockwood and Soundview Avenues Frequency: 800 mHz trunked (Operations and Fireground) Units Operating: E-4, E-6, E-2, T-1, R-1, DC-2, E-3, E-1, T-2, Unit 3 (Ops. Chief), Unit 6 (Safety), Fire Marshal #107; SEMS Medic #2; SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two-story ordinary mixed occupancy. 1703 hrs: Full Response Box 651, Telephone report of a structure fire. E-4, E-6, E-2, T-1, R-1, DC-2 assigned. 1705 hrs: Dispatch reporting multiple calls reporting a fire in a church. 1706 hrs: E-4 on scene reporting smoke condition stretching lines, fire in a storefront church. 1715 hrs: Second alarm transmitted by DC-2; E-1, E-3, T-2 assigned. 1730 hrs: DC-2 reports all companies working, fire extended to #2 floor apartments, companies opening up. 1812: Recall Transmitted by DC-2. 1925: E-4 and Fire Marshal Office still on scene. Writer: SFRD49 BeSafe!!!

I've worked with Sutphen aerials and TLs in Stamford and Port Chester. In Stamford, the midship mounted aerial at Truck #3 is good but the 75' aerial at Truck #2 is very difficult to climb, especially at the tip where a four rung, angled down, extension was added. This is required so that you could get the tip somewhere near a window sill. It's tough enough climbing out onto that for a firefighter...imagine being a civilian. The SFRD Truck #1 has had a 100' Sutphen quint since 1995 and it's been working out fine. The only negative is the bucket. It's too small, difficult to work from (not ergonomically designed), and has a tendency to be struck (or knocked off!) due to it's low slung position. I truly think Sutphen has redeemed themselves with their new SPH100 tower ladder. The bucket is larger (more square footage) with two doors, a step that surrounds three sides of the bucket, and a center control console. A great improvement is that the bucket sits on top of the rig where it is less likely to be struck. It does project out from the rear of the rig (over 3/4 of the bucket) but it is placed in a far better position than the earlier models. Check out their website. www.sutphen.com As previously stated we are replacing Truck #2 with an HME rear mount so I don't know if future trucks (toers or others) will be Sutphen. The current trend is to standardize to the HME rigs so that's probably the way we'll go. As far as other Sutphens out there the Stepney Fire Department in Monroe, CT. has a nice black over red pumper that's two or three years old. They have a website also. Be Safe!!! SFRD49

Stamford Fire Rescue has had an active Knox Box program since the late 80's. We have over 200 in service throughout the downtown and Springdale districts. There are also several more in the Big Five response districts (Glenbrook, Belltown, Turn of River, and Long Ridge). Our policy is to have three sets of keys in each box. One for the first arriving engine, one for the first arriving truck, and the third for the IC. At some locations this involves many keys so we specify only the larger 4400 series for new installations. As we do our building surveys through the year we try to get occupanies with the smaller boxes to upgrade to the larger ones. When there are too many keys in a smaller box they are very difficult to lock up. The keys are kept in all apparatus in a key vault that is unlocked via radio encoding activated by Fire Dispatch. At no times are the keys permitted to be just "hung up" in any SFRD rig. If you monitor the SFRD (800 mHz Trunked) or Big Five companies (154.13 mHz) the signal for a Knox Box activation is a "Signal 20". When the key is secured in the vault the CO would report that the "Signal 20 is secure" via radio. We don't require Knox Boxes by city ordinance but the fire marshal's office strongly recommends them during the plan review stages of a new occupancy. In older occupancies the company officer will try to "sell" the system to property owners. Be Safe and Happy New Year!!! SFRD49

Stamford Fire Rescue carries Little Giant ladders on all front line (11 companies) and reserve (5 rigs). We use them often on all types of runs. Be Safe and Happy New Year!!! SFRD49

Stamford Fire Rescue has another HME Silverfox 1500/750/50 pumper on order that should be in by February or March. From what I've heard it's going to E-7. With that addition every front line engine will be an HME except E-2 (1995 Spartan / General)...and that's next! The SFRD also has a HME 100+' rear mount on order but that probably won't be in until the end of '06 or early '07. Happy Holidays Everyone!!! be Safe!! SFRD49

That was your Dad's middle name!!! WPD Be Safe!!! SFRD49 (aka Pat Tripodi)

There are 4 or 5 ex-Abbey guys who are members of Stamford Fire Rescue. I worked there full-time from 1979 to 1983 when I went to Greenville, then continued per diem until 1988. When I left in 1983 I was the White Plains Office Paramedic Supervisor. A big reunion would be great. We had one reunion around 1989 or 1990 at a former manager's home. It was great seeing everyone! Be Safe Out There SFRD49

Date: 11-11-05 Time: 1340 Hours Location: 8 Renwick Street, XStreet North Street and Vernon Place Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Trunked Operations Units Operating: DC-4, E-1, E-2, E-3, T-1, R-1, E-4 (RIT), E-5; SEMS, SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a three story W/F multiple dwelling. R-1 first arriving reporting working fire. E-4 assigned as RIT company. DC-4 transmitted the second alarm (Engine only) bringing E-5 to scene. Fire contained to bedroom on #2 floor. One firefighter injured and transported to Stamford Hospital - ER where he was treated and released. Red Cross to scene to relocate six displaced occupants. Fire Marshal Office on scene for cause and origin determination. Last company (E-1) cleared scene at 1546 hours. No chronology available. Writer: SFRD49 Be Safe!!!

The Stamford Professional Firefighter's Association has re-released their website in a updated format. Enjoy! www.local786.org Be Safe SFRD49

Date: 10/30/05 Time: 2011 hours. Location: 6 Washington Court, XStreet North Street Frequency: 154 mHz Dispatch, 800 mHz trunked Operations Units Operating: DC-2, E-5, E-3, E-4 T-1, E-6 (RIT), R-1, E-2, T-2, FM-102, FM-104; SEMS Medic-1, Medic-3, Medic 901 (Supervisor), Medic 92 (Flycar); SPD; Salvation Army Canteen. Description Of Incident: Box 416 transmitted for an audible fire alarm in a noncombustible, 3 story occupied multiple dwelling. Upon arrival E-5 reported a working fire on the #1 floor, A/D corner. Fire contained to fire apartment and both primary and secondary searches were negative. Up to 24 occupants were displaced and being handled by the Red Cross. Fire Marshal Office on scene for cause and origin detarmination. SEMS units stood by and SPD provided traffic control. 2011 hours: Box 416 transmitted; DC-2, E-5, E-3, E-4 ,and T-3 assigned. 2015 hours: E-5 on scene reporting working fire. 2017 hours: R-1 assigned to the box (Cleared from previous incident). 2018 hours: E-6 assigned as RIT company. 2020 hours: DC-2 transmitted a 2nd alarm; E-2, T-2 assigned. 2024 hours: FM-104 assigned. 2037 hours: DC-2 reports all hands operating. 2043 hours: Salvation Army canteen responding. 2054 hours: FM-102 assigned. 2056 hours: DC-2 transmits recall, releasing T-2 only. 2325 hours: Last company (E-5) cleared scene, incident closed. Writer: SFRD49 As always...Be safe!!

Date: 10-29-05 Time: 0259 hours Location: 2367 Washington Blvd., XStreet Paragon Lane Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 Trunked Operations Units Operating: E-5, R-1, T-1; SEMS Medic #3 Description Of Incident: Carbon Monoxide Emergency in a single family dwelling. CO readings > 400 ppm found in structure. Three symptomatic patients. 0259: SEMS Medic #3 dispatched to a female feeling weak. Upon arrival a single patient was found. When other family members awoke with similar symptoms fire rescue was called to scene. 0329 hours: E-5 dispatched. 0335 hours: R-1 special called to scene for advanced metering. 0343 hours: Medic #3 transported three patients to Stamford Hospital - ER. 0426 hours: T-1 special called to provide mechanical ventilation. 0502 hours: R-1 to Stamford Hospital - ER to interview occupants. 0537 hours: E-5 cleared scene, Incident closed. Writer: SFRD49 Be safe...and warm!!!

Date: 10/26/05 Time: 1848 hours Location: 81 Atlantic Street, between Broad and Main Streets. Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Trunked Operations and Fireground. Units Operating: DC-1, E-1, E-5, E-6, T-1, T-2, R-1, FM-106; Stamford EMS: Medic-1, Medic-901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Box 4611 was transmitted for a telephone report of a smoke condition in an occupied multiple dwelling. The caller was a worker (Roofer) who encountered smoke in the work area. Multiple calls reporting smoke on floors one, two, and three. Upon arrival E-1 confirmed smoke condition in a four story ordinary multiple dwelling. Building was evacuated. Fire was located on Side C where the roofers were using a torch on an attached one story shed roof. The roof and adjacent wooden rear stair deck were opened and the fire was extinguished and the area overhauled. Fire Marshal Office was called to the scene. SEMS stood by and there were no reported injuries. SPD provided traffic control. 1848: Box 4611 transmitted, DC-1, E-1, E-5, E-6, T-1, T-2, and R-1 assigned. 1852: E-1 on scene. 1903: DC-1 transmits working fire, companies opening roof. 1905: Fire Marshal #106 enroute. 1912: Unit #6 (Safety Officer) dispatched. 1918: Medic #1 on scene. 1928: DC-1 reports fire is in old post office annex on the #1 floor. 1941: DC-1 transmitted recall, holding needed companies. 1951: Last company (E-1) cleared scene. 1957: FM-106 cleared scene, incident closed. Writer: SFRD49 Be Safe!!!

Stamford Fire and Rescue went to a helmet color coding system in 1995 to readily identify officers on the fire ground. The system has worked very well for us. The coding is as follows: White: Chief Officers Red: Captains, Asst. Fire Marshal Yellow: Lieutenants, Deputy Fire Marshals. Black: Firefighters The current frontpieces are FDNY spec (same color coding). The union is currently proposing going to a "Passport" style frontpiece with interchangable company inserts that would still follow FDNY color coding. Be Safe out There!!! SFRD49

Date: 9-30-05 Time: 2102 hours Location: 117 Dartley Street, Xstreet Oaklawn Avenue Frequency: 154.13 mHz (Dispatch and Ops); 800 mHz Trunked (SFRD and EMS) Units Operating: Belltown FD: Chief 411, E-41, R-44; Turn of River FD: Chief 611, E-62; Stamford Fire Rescue: DC-4, E-5, R-1, E-1 (RIT); SEMS; SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two story wood frame, single family dwelling. Fire on #2 floor. No reported injuries. SFRD companies performed roof ventilation, primary and secondary searches (both negative), and RIT company standby. No further info. Writer: SFRD49 Be safe!!

Date: 9-26-05 Time: 0626 hours Location: 300 Tresser Blvd, Xstreet Elm Street Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Trunked Operations Units Operating: SFRD: DC-2, E-1, E-2, E-6, T-1, T-2, R-1, E-3, E-4 (RIT). T-3, E-5, E-7; Belltown FD: T-45; Stamford EMS: Medic 901 (Supervisor), M-1, M-2, M-3, Unit #91 (rehab Unit); Stamford PD; Salvation Army Canteen Unit. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 21 story fire resistive multiple dwelling. 0626: Box 131 transmitted for a telephone report of visible fire from an apartment on the #6 floor. Assigned DC-2, E-1, E-2, E-6, T-1, T-2, R-1. 0628: E-1 on scene reporting working fire. 0629: E-4 assigned as RIT company. 0629: Dispatch reports multiple calls of parties trapped in upper floors. 0631: E-1 reports fire located in apartment 4H. 0632: DC-2 transmits second alarm. Assigned E-3 & T-3. 0643: E-7 relocated to Station #1 (HQ). 0646: DC-2 transmits third alarm: Assigned E-5, E-7, Belltown T-45. 0702: DC-2 transmits recall, holding all companies. 0807: Last company (E-1) cleared scene. Cause of fire is under investigation by the SFRD Fire Marshal Division. Writer: SFRD49 Be safe out there!