SFRD49

To add to what MStrang1 added, many years ago the SFRD determined that truck companies would be sent on all vehicle fires (except those on I-95) to perform traffic control (very nice roadblock!!), rescue (all trucks have hydraulic rescue tools), and overhaul. We pretty much follow the FDNY protocol for vehicle fires. In addition if the incident is on I-95, two engine companies respond from two opposing directions so the second arriving engine performs the truck company functions. In either case 7 or 8 personnel respond to vehicle fires without entrapment. If there is an exposure problem a full box assignment (3 engines, one truck, heavy rescue, and DC) is assigned. If there is a report of injuries and/or entrapment the Rescue and a medic unit are assigned as well. Be Safe!!! SFRD49

Stamford Fire Rescue runs two quints as truck companies. T-1 is a 1995 Sutphen 1500 gpm/400 gal/100' tower ladder and T-2 is a 1997 Sutphen 1500 gpm / 500 gal / 75' midship aerial. They primarily use the pumps when they are assigned to water tower operations (It's nice to assign them a hydrant and they can lay their own line and pump themselves!). As we assign a truck company to vehicle fires there have been many times they arrived beford the engine and stretched the line. Our T-3 does not have a pump. T-2 is going to be replaced with a rearmount aerial within the next 18 months and it will not have a pump. Be safe out there.

Stamford Fire Rescue has it's own shops that does most of the routine maintenance and repairs on all apparatus and support vehicles. Specialized work (pumps, etc.) usually gets sent out to Twin Lights in Milford. Thay do a very professional job. SFRD49 Be Safe!!

Date: 09/12/05 Time: 0902 hours Location: 73 Garden Street, Xstreet Manhattan Street. Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Trunked Operations Units Operating: DC-4, E-2, E-1, E-6, T-2, R-1, E-3 (RIT), T-3, T-1; Fire Marshal Division; SEMS Medic #1, Medic #901 (Supervisor); SPD. Description Of Incident: Box 12 was transmitted for a telephone alarm of a structural fire. Upon arrival E-2 reported heavy fire on the #3 floor of a three story w/f multiple dwelling. E-3 was dispatched as the RIT company and T-3 and T-1 were called in on the second alarm. During initial attack a partial roof collapse occurred and the chimney dropped. Members withdrew and the operation went defensive with master streams being operated by E-2 and T-3. Minor extension to exposure B. Two members were injured and transported by SEMS to Stamford Hospital where they were treated and released. The building was ordered demolished by the city building department and work was completed that day. Writer: SFRD49 Be safe and stay cool!!!

Date: 9/8/05 Time: 2004 hours Location: 167 Custer Street, Xstreet Lawn Avenue Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Trunked Operations Units Operating: DC-1, E-1, E-6, E-2, E-32 (Glenbrook FD), T-1, R-1, E-4 (RIT), E-5, E-7, DC-6 (Safety Officer), Unit #121 (Mech. Div.), Fire Marshal Division: Stamford EMS Medic #1, Medic #901 (Supervisor), Unit #91 (Rehab Unit); SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a two story, w/f multiple dwelling, city housing project. 2004: Box 548, telephone report of a structural fire. Assigned: DC-1, E-1, E-6, E-2, E-32, T-1, and R-1. 2008: SPD on scene reporting working fire 2009: GFD E-32 on scene reporting heavy fire, stretching lines (E-32 responds to the east side of the SFRD district on an automatic mutual aid basis.) 2010: E-4 assigned as RIT company. 2014: SEMS Medic #1 on scene. 2017: E-5 assigned as special call engine. 2019: Fire Marshal Division responding. 2022: E-7 relocated to station #1. 2023: Mech. Div. Unit #121 assigned to recharge SCBA cylinders. 2033: DC-1 reports all hands working. 2037: SEMS Unit #91 on scene establishing rehab sector. 2049: Second Alarm transmitted bringing E-7 to the scene. 2105: GFD E-32 relocated to SFRD Station #1. 2114: DC-2 and E-8 (Callback units) in service at Station #1. 2234: Recall Transmitted holding all companies per DC-1. 2326: Final company cleared scene (E-1), FMO still on scene for c/o determination. Writer: SFRD49 Be Safe Out There!!

Date: 9-2-05 Time: 0804 hours Location: 1200 Bedford Street, between Oak St. and First St. Frequency: 154.13 mHz (Dispatch), 800 mHz (Ops and Fireground) Units Operating: DC1, E-1, E-5, T-1, E-6 (RIT), E-3, T-2 (HazMat), R-1, Fire Marshal Office: Stamford EMS M-3, Medic 901 (Supervisor), Unit #91 (Rehab Unit); SPD. Description Of Incident: Box 432, Automatic fire alarm for a commercial occupancy. Upon arrival E-1 reported a fire on the #2 floor in a computer room involving a UPS unit and the halon suppression system did not activate. RIT assigned to incident (0837). Fire attacked with dry chem and CO2 without success. Handlines stretched as a precaution and mechanical ventilation was started. Second alarm transmitted (0910) for additional personnel and fans. Fire control required power shutdown to entire building and additional agent application. SEMS on scene established rehab sector and SPD provided traffic control. Manpower recalled to staff E-9 and DC2. Under investigation by the Stamford FMO. Last companies (E-5, T-2) cleared at 1246 hours. Writer: SFRD49

In Stamford, the entire city is protected by one career department (SFRD), four combination departments (TRFD, BFD, GFD, and LRFCo.) and one volunteer department (Springdale). Each of the six fire departments operate in districts established by the city charter in 1949. In my posting I identified what departments have what stations. Within the city limits there are six districts which have a total of 12 stations (plus on fire training center). Be safe out there!! SFRD49

The City of Stamford has 12 stations that are broken up as follows: Stamford Fire Rescue Station #1 - Central HQ - 629 Main Street Station #2 - South End - 215 Washington Blvd. Station #3 - West Side - 80 fairfield Avenue Station #4 - East Side - Shippan Avenue Station #5 - Woodside Station - 1620 Washington Blvd. Glenbrook Fire Department, aka New Hope Fire Company, Inc. - Arthur Place Belltown Fire Department, Inc. - Dorlen Road Springdale Fire Company, Inc. - 987 Hope Street (Also houses SFRD E-7) Turn of River Fire Department, Inc. Station #1 - Turn of River Road Station #2 - Roxbury Road Long Ridge Fire Company, Inc. Station #1 - Old Long Ridge Road Station #2 - High Ridge Road Be safe out there!!!

Date: 8-22-05 Time: 0945 hours Location: 28 East Walnut Street, Xstreet Elmcroft Road Frequency: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz trunked Units Operating: DC1, E-2, T-2, E-1, E-6, R-1, E-4 (RIT), FM-103; SEMS Medic #901, Medic #1; SPD Description Of Incident: Full Response Box 151, Telephone report of a structure fire with people trapped on the floor above the fire. E-2 on scene reporting working fire on the #2 floor of a three story w/f multiple dwelling. Line stretched to the #2 floor with a back up to the floor above. Primary and secondary searches negative. E-4 assigned a RIT company. Fire held to apartment of origin. Recall transmitted at 1007 hours. Fire Marshal Division on scene for c/o determination. No reported injuries. Red Cross called to scene for relocation of displaced occupants.Last company (T-2) cleared scene at 1111 hours. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Be Safe !!!

Date: 8-7-05 Time: 0621 hours Location: 1063 Hope Street, Cross Street Camp Avenue Frequency: 154.13 mHz (Dispatch), 800 mHz (Operations) Units Operating: Stamford Fire Rescue HazMat Taskforce (E2, T2, R1, R2, HM1, Unit 19 [HazMat Command Unit]) E5, E6, E7, DC2, DC4; Springdale Fire Company E52, Unit 54; Stamford EMS Unit #91 (Rehab Unit), M901 (Supervisor), M-2; Stamford PD; State of Connecticut DEP. Description Of Incident: Ammonia Leak at Stamford Twin Rinks in the Springdale section of the city. Rink employees were alerted by a fixed ammonia metering system. Building was evacuated. Scene secured by first arriving E-7. HazMat incident (signal 19) transmitted. HazMat Task Force plus second alarm assignment dispatched. DC2 established command post on side A. Approximately four city blocks were evacuated by SPD units. Technical decon established on side A and entry made in Level A PPE. Members metered and determined high level of ammonia in atmosphere. Entry team secured leak and area was vented into fog streams and diluted. Scene was turned over to CT-DEP for final cleanup. Members rehabbed by SEMS and medically cleared. Recall transmitted at 1056 hours with the final company closing the incident at 1213 hours. Writer: SFRD49 Posted: 8-9-05

Subject Title: Stamford, CT. - Working Fire - 08/04/05 Date: 08/04/05 Times: Time Out:1906 hours - still ongoing @ 2327 hours. Location: 62 Wilder Road, cross street Crystal Lake Road (Turn of River FD district) Frequency: 154.13 mHz, 800 Trunked Units Operating: Turn of River FD E63, E62, T67, R66, Chief 611; Stamford Fire Rescue DC-1, E5, E6, E7, R1; Belltown FD E41, Chief 411; Long Ridge FC Tanker 78; Stamford EMS M901 (Supervisor), Medic 4, Unit 91 (rehab Unit); Stamford PD. Description Of Incident: telephone report of a fire in an occupied single family dwelling, occupants are evacuating. TOR E63 on scene reporting heavy fire transmitting second alarm. Stucture (large 1 story w/f dwelling with full walk out basement and two-car garage) fully involved. All occupants were accounted for.Defensive operations to offensive operations. SFRD R-1 RIT. SEMS Unit #91 providing rehab services. Recall at approximately 2100 hours. Fire under investigation by TOR Fire Marshal. Writer: SFRD49

Stamford Fire and Rescue Department has issued FR uniform shorts to all members that can be worn on duty. They are not permitted to be worn during emergency runs (including EMS runs), during training sessions at the fire training sessions, and during building inspections. The only time you must wear the long pants is during inspections and to and from work (We still have to wear uniforms in and out of work). When on a run or at drill members must wear their hitch pants over the shorts. That addresses the biohazards of any EMS run. Since we started wearing shorts (about 5-6 years ago) we have not had one injury related to wearing shorts. From personal experience they make a big difference when operating on a hot day like today (Hotter than Hell!!). Be safe...and try to stay cool!!

Public Safety Dispatcher I Exam # 05-21 Last Filing date: 07/08/05 Exam Date: 07/25/05 Salary Range: $43,734 to $51,657 Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma Application and Further Info: www.cityofstamford.org Be Safe and Stay Cool!!

I forgot to add that our Station #2 (215 Washington Blvd.) has a pole and it's only a couiple of years old.

In Stamford, SFRD Headquarters (Main Street) has five (5) stainless steel poles and they are always used for response. The company quarters are all on the second floor except for the watch desk. There are 14 members on duty per shift so the poles still are the quickest way down. In my 20 years on the job there have be very few, and minor, injuries due to the poles. The poles have safety enclosures up top and thick landing pads on the bottom. Be safe out there!!!

The fireworks were last night off Cummings Beach Park in Stamford harbor. Engine Co. #4 was relocated to Our Lady Star of the Sea parking lot (Shippan Avenue) to cover the Shippan Point area, Engine #8 (Reserve) was activated with 4 members and stationed in Cummings Park along with SEMS units and many SPD units. The department's 41' fireboat was also on patrol in the harbor. I was not working last night but they usually also relocate Engine #6 (HQ) into the Cove section of the city. Be safe out there! Have a great holiday!

The latest on the two new pumpers is that they should be delivered within two weeks. They are HME Silverfox 1500/750/30 pumpers. They are similar to the 2002 model operated by Engine #4 except that they have an on-board foam (AFFF) system, a flowmeter on the rear 2.5" discharge, and a few other minor changes.The new rigs are tentatively slated for Engine #3 (West Side Station) and Engine #6 (Central HQ). The engine apparatus assignment will be as follows: E-1: 2004 HME 1500/500 Pumper (HQ) E-2: 1995 Spartan/General 1500/500/30 Pumper (South End) E-3: 2005 HME 1500/750/30 Pumper (West Side) E-4: 2002 HME 1500/750 Pumper (Shippan) E-5: 2004 HME 1500/500 Pumper (Woodside) E-6: 2005 HME 1500/750/30 Pumper (HQ) E-7: 1986 Mack/RSI 1250/750 Pumper (Springdale) Also scheduled for delivery is a third HME pumper that will be assigned to the Turn of River FD. It will be similar to the two going to city fire rescue but has approximately $30K of optional equipment that was added by the TORFD. Be safe!!!

I'm sure it will be an HME Heavy Rescue rather than a Pierce...But you never know!!!

Date: 04/05/2005 Time: 1219 Hours Location: 39 Greenwood Hill Street, Cross street Mill River Street Cit/County:Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. Agencies Responding; Stamford Fire Rescue, Stamford EMS, Stamford PD. Frequencies: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; 800 mHz Fireground 1. 1218: Telephone report of a fire in a third floor apartment. 1219: Box 21 transmitted; DC-3, E-3, E-5, E-6, T-3, R-1 assigned to incident. 1223: E-3 on scene reporting working fire #3 floor of a 3 story, wood frame, multiple dwelling. 1223: E-2 assigned as RIT company. 1225: SEMS Medic #4 on scene for standby. 1235: DC-3 reports fire K/D; all companies working. 1248: Fire Marshal Unit #107 on scene for cause and origin determination. 1306: DC-3 transmitted recall; Holding all companies except E-6. 1359: E-3 in sevice; final company to leave scene. 1531: FMO Unit # 107 in service; Incident closed. Writer: SFRD49

Stamford, CT. (Fairfield Co.) - Fatal MVA Date: 03-06-05 Time: 0247 Location: I-95 Northbound between Exits 6 and 7. Agencies: Stamford Fire Rescue, Stamford EMS, Connecticut State Police Frequencies: 154.13 mHz Dispatch; Primary Fire Group 800 mHz Trunked 0247: E-3, R-1, SEMS Medic #1 Assigned to incident. 0249: CSP on scene reporting pin job with possible fire. 0250: E-6 assigned to incident (vehicle fire on interstate). 0252: E-3 on scene confirming extrication involving single vehicle into bridge abutment @ Wlson Street bridge. 0304: SEMS Medic #901 (Supervisor) on scene. 0310: Signal 100 (DOA) transmitted by M-1. 0350: Recall Transmitted; E-6 in service. 0405: E-3 and R-1 in service; Incident Closed. Posted by: SFRD49

Stamford, CT. (Fairfield Co.) - Working Fire Date: 03/05/05 Time: 2143 Hours Location: 53 Greenwich Avenue; cross streets:W. Main St. & Treglia Terrace Agencies: Stamford Fire Rescue, Stamford EMS, Stamford PD. Frequency: 154.13 Dispatch; Fireground #1 800 mHz Units Operating: DC-2, E-3, E-2, E-6, T-3, R-1, E-5, FMO 2143: Box 23 - Telephone report of a fire in a back yard; DC-2, E-3, E-2, E-6, T-3, and R-1 assigned. 2146: E-3 o/s reporting working fire in a three story wf multiple dwelling, fire on first floor extending up exterior. 2147: E-5 s/c as RIT company. 2149: SEMS Medic #1 dispatched for standby 2150: SEMS Medic #901 (Supervisor) enroute. 2203: Fire Marshal units #102 and 106 dispatched for c/o. 2225: Recall transmitted: Holding E-3, T-3, and E-2 0010: Engine #3 in service; Incident Closed Posted by SFRD49 03/06/05 0745

Date: 02/22/05 Time: 04:04 Location: 59 West Broad Street; cross street Adams Avenue City/County: Stamford. Fairfield County Agencies: Stamford Fire Rescue, Stamford EMS, Stamford PD Frequencies: Dispatch 154.13; Firground 1 800 mHz trunked Writer: SFRD49 Description: Working fire in a one story, type II, gas station. Heavy fire in the sales / office area with minor extension to the roof. Cause under investigation by the SFRD Fire Marshal's Office. 0404: Box 251 transmitted for 59 W. Broad Street - Multiple Calls - PD on scene report working fire 0404: Box 251 - DC-2, E-5, E-3, E-6, T-3, R-1 assigned 0408: Engine #3 on scene - working fire - Heavy fire in gas station 0409: E-1 s/c as RIT company; SEMS Medic #1 dispatched 0419: Fire Marshal #104 dispacthed to scene w/Investigation Van 0429: DC-2 progress report: All hands working - Making Progress 0453: Recall transmitted by DC-2; Releasing E-5 and E-1 (RIT). 0930: Engine #3 in service; Incident Closed.