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The Mack is a 1990 Mack / Ranger heavy rescue.

Date: 8-3-2012 Time:1226 hours Location: 303 Greenwich Avenue, between Selleck Street and Milton Street Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: E-2, E-5, E-1, T-3, T-2, R-1, E-4 (RIT), E-1, T-1, E-3, U-4 (IC), U-1 (Chief of Dept), U-8 (Safety Officer), Fire Marshal Division, Mechanical Division (Air Supply); SEMS M-901 (Captain), M-1, M-2; SPD. Weather Conditions: Very Hot and Humid Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2.5 story Class 5 multiple dwelling. Multiple lines stretched and operating. Truck opened roof. Primary and secondary searches all negative. Several members treated for heat exhaustion by EMS. Cause and origin under investigation by the fire marshal's office. 1226 hours: Multiple calls received for a building fire next to 295 Greenwich Avenue. Full box assignment transmitted: U-4, E-2, E-3, E-5, T-3, R-1, E-4 (RIT) assigned to the box. 1228 hours: Glenbrook Chief 311 in area reporting a heavy smoke condition. 1229 hours: C311 on scene reporting working fire with full involvement on the C side of the structure. 1229 hours: E-2 on scene, stretching a line. 1231 hours: T-1 assigned to the box as an additional truck. 1237 hours: Command requesting an additional engine, E-1 assigned to the box. 1238 hours: Command transmitting second alarm - E-3 assigned to the box. 1322 hours: Command transmitting recall (fire under control), holding all companies. Relocated companies: E-6 to HQ, E-7 to Station #3 (West Side). Belltown T-45 to HQ, Belltown, Springdale, and Glenbrook volunteers called to cover their stations. Reporters: SFRD49 Stay Safe!!!

The new HME 18' walk-around heavy rescue for SFRD Rescue Co. #1 was completed on February 24th and inspected in Wyoming, MI. the same day. It will be shipped next week and then be outfitted. All drawers, shelving, and mounting will be completed by Twin Lights of Milford CT. The rig has a 400 hp Cummings engine, a 35 kW PTO generator, 6000W light tower, 9000 lbs. Ramsey removable winch, and lots of storage space. The current 2000 Freightliner / Hackney medium duty rescue will become Rescue #2. The current Rescue #2, a 1990 Mack / Ranger 20' walk-in rescue is slated to me transferred to another city agency. The new rescue will allow the company to carry more heavy rescue gear that is currently spread out between the rescue, tactical support unit (mini-bus), and the technical rescue trailer. Stay safe, SFRD49 Pat Tripodi Captain SFRD

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Captain Daniel Chichester of the City of Stamford Fire and Rescue Department on August 23rd, 2010. Capt. Chichester's last assignment was the training division. He is survived by his wife Vita and his sons Daniel, Peter, and Keith. Keith is an SFRD lieutenant assigned to Engine Co. #9 and Peter is an SFRD firefighter assigned to Truck Co. #2. Arrangements are pending. More information can be found at: http://www.local786.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&homeID=172796 May he rest in peace. SFRD49 Capt. Pat Tripodi SFRD E-5/R-1

Recruitment for Firefighter The City of Stamford is recruiting for the position of Firefighter. Applications and further information will be available on Friday, January 22, 2010. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: · At time of application, must have graduated from an accredited high school or received an equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) from a recognized authority. · By date of written examination (4/10/10), must be at least 18 years of age. · At time of application, must have a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card dated no earlier than 3/21/09 from an accredited IAFF CPAT testing site OR be registered with the Connecticut Fire Academy for the May 2010 physical ability test . Those who have to take the ability test will be admitted to the written exam, but must pass the physical ability test by the end of May 2010 in order for their written exam results to be considered for purposes of this selection process. Further information regarding this requirement is included in the application supplement. · At time of appointment, possession of a valid driver’s license. The last filing date for applications is Friday, February 19, 2010. A completed “City of Stamford Application for Examination or Employment-Firefighter #10-01”; Page 3 of “Application Supplement 10-01”; and copy of CPAT card or CPAT registration as described in the application packet must be submitted or postmarked to the Human Resources Division on or before February 19, 2010 to be considered eligible for purposes of this examination. A resume and/or other correspondence will not be considered as equivalent to an application. As of January 22, 2010, the application materials and further information will be available on the City website (www.cityofstamford.org). Application packets will also be available in the Stamford Government Center Lobby and at Stamford Fire Headquarters, 629 Main St. The starting base salary for Firefighter, effective 7/1/10, is $45,182. We ask that all City employees relay this information to people they think would be interested. Thank you. Human Resources Division

Date 3/14/2010 Time: 1903 hours Location: 96 Belltown Road, cross strest Toms Road Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: BFD - C411(IC), E-41, E-42, T-45, R-44; SFRD - Unit 4 (DC), E-7, E-8, E-1, E-6 (RIT), T-1, R-1, FM-110; SEMS - M=901 (Supervisor), M-3, M-4. Weather Conditions: Rain 45 degrees Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 1 story WF single family dwelling. 2 lines stretched with one in operation. Primary and secondary searches both negative. No reported injuries. Fire Marshal Office called to scene for cause and origin determination. SEMS stood by on scene. 1903 hrs: Telephone report of a structure fire. Belltown VFD, SFRD E-1, E-8, T-1, R-1, and U-4 assigned. 1906 hrs: E-7 assigned to box (cleared from nearby incident). 1907 hrs: E-7 on scene reporting smoke condition from rear of structure, stretching in. 1909 hrs: Chief 411 on scene, assuming command, transmitting working fire. 1910 hrs: E-5 assigned to box as RIT. 1910 hrs: SEMS M-3 assigned to box. 1912 hrs: FMO and safety officer requested to the scene. 1914 hrs: E-6 assigned as RIT (cleared from nearby incident), E-5 returned to service. 1915 hrs: SEMS M-901 assigned to box. 1925 hrs: IC transmitted recall holding E-7 and all BFD units. 1937 hrs: E-6 (RIT) released from scene by IC. 2029 hrs: Last unit, C-411 cleared scene. Reporters: SFRD49 Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Stay Safe out there!!!!

Thanks for the input guys! It would have been nice to have a larger rig but we must work within the fiscal guidelines provided by the city. We were thinking more of a 22' body (tandem or not) but we had to stay within budget. This rig is a big improvement over the medium duty rescue we've been running since 2000. We will be able to carry much more of our equipment so our deployment time for special operations will improve greatly. As I stated earlier the 1999 Hackney is going to be designated Rescue #2 and will be the reserve rescue for changeovers and call backs. The 1990 Mack is going to another city agency. As of now we will still run the technical rescue trailer with much of the collapse gear. The tactical support unit may be reassigned after the new rig goes into service as much, if not all, of it's equipment will go on the new rig. As for the anchor points we took a look at the fact that there were no high anchor points on the rig. Since we have receivers on all 4 sides those are our low anchor points. The best is that we can add more stainless steel rings if we find they are needed. There is a lot of flexibility with this rig and that's what we need. Stay safe!!! 13 days to go!!!! Pat SFRD49

The HME fleet is doing well. There have been issues with them from time to time but no different from any other manufacturer. When R-1 goes online all first line companies will have HME apparatus except Truck #3 (2000 Sutphen midship 104' aerial) and Truck #1 (2009 Sutphen SPH 100 tower ladder.

The roll-up doors do take up space above the door (as antiquefirelt stated) and also limits access to the uppermost part of some of the compartments. The reality is that these are areas that one can't reach anyhow. I'm 6'2" and I can't reach up there. Those areas can be fitted with fixed equipment - In the L2 and R2 compartment that area holds 2 electrical reels, two air hose reels, and a large air tank to support the air reels. As we outfit the rig we are going to utilize as much of the space that we can. Roll-up doors are the way to go by far. One disadvantage is that you lose the option of mounting gear on the inside of the door. The coffin boxes are 15' x 24" x 22". We can carry a lot of equipment up there as well. The stainless steel rings on each corner of the body are NFPA 1983 compliant anchor points. As for the winch...it's a portable winch and there's a class III receiver (and power outlet) on each end and side of the rig. This receiver can also be use as a low anchor point when outfitted with an eye. As things progress I'll post additional pics. Stay safe!!!! 17 days to go!!!! SFRD49

Date: 01/21/2010 Time: 1723 hours Location: 7 Milton Street, cross streets Greewich Avenue and Orchard Street. Frequency: Stamford 800 mHz Trunked Units Operating: Unit-4, E-2, E-3, E-5, T-3 R-1, E-1 (RIT), T-3 (special called), FM-102, FM-109, Safety Officer; SEMS Medic #1, Medic 901 (supervisor); SPD. Weather Conditions:Clear 40 degrees. Description Of Incident: Fire in a 3 story ordinary multiple dwelling. Fire on #3 floor. 2 lines stretched, T-2 to roof; primary and secondary searches negative. Fire contained to 1 room in the Bravo side #3 floor apartment. No reported injuries. Fire marshal office to scene for c/o determination. No reported injuries. PD on scene for traffic control. 1723 hrs: Full box assignment for a telephone report of a fire on the #3 floor of an occupied multiple dwelling. Multiple calls received. Assined to the box: Unit-4 (IC), E-2, E-3, E-5, T-2, and R-1. 1727 hrs: E-2 on scene reporting a smoke condition. Stretching a line. 1728 hrs: Working fire declared. E-1 assigned as RIT. 1731 hrs: SEMS Medic-1 assigned to box. 1747 hrs. Command reports fire knocked down - holding all companies. 1920 hrs: Companies still working at time of report. Reporters: SFRD49 Writer: SFRD49 (E-5)

City of Stamford Fire and Rescue Department - 9650 runs. Engine #1 - 1979 Engine #2 - 1404 Engine #3 - 1769 Engine #4 - 1342 Engine #5 - 1710 Engine #6 - 1294 Engine #7 - 981 Engine #8 - 1126 Engine #9 - 975 Truck #1 - 1541 Truck #2 - 667 Truck #3 - 937 Rescue #1 - 1959 Unit #4 (Tour Commander) - 2180

Date: 12-21-09 Time: Unknown Location: Guinness Brewery, St. James Plant, Dublin, Ireland Departments: Dublin Fire Brigade Description: Roof fire Links: www.irishtimes.com Writer: SFRD49 irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 2009, 13:51

Date: 11-10-2009 Time: 1120 hours. Location: 15 William Street, between Myrtle Ave. and Maple Ave. Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: U-4, E-4, E-3, E-6, E-5 (RIT), R-1, T-1, U-7 (Safety). FM-107; SEMS M-2; SPD. Weather Conditions: Cloudy 58 degrees Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2 story WF multiple dwelling. Fire on #1 floor. 2 lines stretched, one operating. Primary and secondary searches negative. No reported injuries. Fire marshal division called to scene for cause and origin determination. SPD on scene for traffic control. 1120 hours: Full box assignment for a telephone report of a smoke condition coming from a condominium. Multiple calls received. Assigned to the box: Unit 4, E-4, E-3, E-6, R-1, and T-1. 1125 hours: T-1 on scene reporting a smoke condition from the #2 floor windows. 1128 hours: IC requesting PD for traffic control. 1130 hours: E-5 (RIT) assigned to the box. 1133 hours: IC requesting fire marshal division to respond. 1143 hours: M-2 assigned to the box. 1153 hours: IC transmit recall, holding all companies. Reporters: SFRD49 Writer: SFRD49 Stay Safe!!

Date: 11/08/09 Time: 1544 hrs. Location: 4 Gilford Street, X street Knapp Street Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: Springdale: Chief 511, E-52, E-53, R-54; Stamford Fire Rescue: Unit-4 (DC),E-7, E-6, E-1, E-8 (RIT), R-1, T-1,FM-106, FM-109, Safety Officer; Belltown: Chief 411, T-45; SEMS M-1, M-901; SPD. Weather Conditions: Clear 55 degrees Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2 story WF single family dwelling. Cause is under investigation. No reported injuries. 1544 hours: Full box assignment for a telephone report of a house fire. Springdale Fire Company; SFRD U-4, E-7, E-6, T-1, R-1; Belltown T-45 assigned. 1544 hours: Fire Dispatch reporting multiple calls for a structure fire. 1547 hours: E-7 on scene reporting heavy fire conditions. 1548 hours: SEMS M-4, M-901 assigned to the box. 1550 hours: E-8 assigned as the RIT. 1551 hours: Springdale Chief 511 on scene assuming command. 1600 hours: E-1 assigned to the box. 1606 hours: IC requesting fire marshal division to the scene. 1422 hours: IC reports fire knocked down, all companies operating, starting overhaul. 1703 hours: FM-109 on scene. Writer: SFRD49 Stay Safe Out There!!!!

Stamford Fire and Rescue has been working a 24 on, 72 off schedule for over three years now. The concept of the 24 hour shift is relatively new to the Northeast. It was more common out west or down south. In California there are many departments that work 48 hour tours!!!! As it was proven in White Plains the shift benefits both the municipality and the firefighters. It does here in Stamford! Stay Safe, SFRD49

Date: 10-29-2009 Time: 2338 hours Location: 3015 High Ridge Road, X streets Mayapple Road and Trinity Pass Road Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: LRFCo. E-71, E-73, E-74, Tanker 78, C-711, C-712, FM-710; SFRD E-8, E-9, E-5 (RIT), T-3, Unit-4; TRFD E-64; SEMS M-4, M-901 (Supervisor); SPD. Weather Conditions: Clear 45 degrees Description Of Incident: Basement fire in a single family dwelling. No Further Information. Writer: SFRD49 (E-5)

Date: 10/29/09 Time: 2019 hrs. Location: 20 North Street, X street West Washington Avenue Frequency: Stamford Trunked Units Operating: E-5, E-1, E-2, T-1, R-1, U-4 (IC), FM-106; SEMS M-1; SPD Weather Conditions: Clear 45 degrees Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 2 story WF garden apartment. Fire in basement laundry room. 2 handlines stretched with one operating. Fire confined to the laundry room with no extension found. Cause is under investigation. No reported injuries. 2019 hours: Full box assignment for a telephone report of a smoke condition in an occupied multiple dwelling. U-4, E-5, E-1, E-2, T-1, and R-1 assigned. 2023 hours: E-5 on scene investigating, reporting nothing showing. 2028 hours: IC requests fire marshal division to the scene, Unit #106 assigned. 2030 hours: IC reporting a basement fire. 2033 hours: M-1 assigned to the box. 2035 hours: IC reports fire knocked down, all companies operating. 2052 hours: IC transmit recall holding all companies. 2116 hours: Command transferred to Unit 25 (E-5 officer). 2134 hours: Final unit cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 (E-5) Stay Safe Out There!!!!

I am an EMD instructor for PowerPhone and we have had EpiPen pre-arrival instructions in our system since 2005. It's already in the protocols. The system specifies "Do you (or the patient) have medication for it (allergic reaction)?" (If caller needs instructions on EpiPen, go to PROCEDURES Tab #6)". I don't know if other EMD systems have this but we do. Stay Safe, SFRD49

I haven't seen too many threads on firefighter fitness so I wanted to start this one. Two weeks ago a Kettlebell Training for Firefighters program was conducted in Fairfield sponsored in part by the Fairfield firefighters union. It was a great seminar and proved to be a effective workout program fire all firefighters. We, at Stamford Fire Rescue Station #5, have started using them and they work great. It's a very intense workout with minimal equipment and less time requirements than traditional methods. I thought you all would be interested in this. The following article from the CT Post describes the class. http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_11750692?source=rv RKC Fire Pro Kettlebell Training blog: http://rkcfireprokettlebell.blogspot.com/ Stay Safe!!! SFRD49 Capt. Pat Tripodi SFRD

Date: 02/15/2009 Time: 1249 Hours Location: 46 High Street, cross street Hazel Street Frequency: Stamford Trunked; Primary Fire, Fireground 1 Units Operating: Unit #4, E-3, E-5, E-2, T-3, R-1, E-1 (RIT), Unit #8 (Safety), FM #104; SEMS M-901 (supervisor), M-1; SPD. Weather Conditions: Clear, Calm, 42 degrees F. Description Of Incident: Working fire in an occupied, 3 story w/f multiple dwelling. Fire contained to 1st floor rear porch and basement areas. No reported injuries. Fire Marshal Office on scene for C/O determination. SEMS on standby at scene. SPD on scene for traffic control. 1249 hrs: Telephone report of a basement fire. Unit #4, E-3, E-5, E-2, T-3, and R-1 assigned. 1251 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting a smoke condition - transmitted working fire. 1254 hrs: Command requesting RIT and FMO to respond. E-1 assigned to the incident. 1255 hrs: Unit #8 (Safety) responding to the scene. 1338 hrs: Command reports fire under control. 1408 hrs: Last unit (T-3) cleared scene. Reporters: sfrd49 Writer: sfrd49

Date: 1-17-2009 Time: 2251 hours Location: 190 Stillwater Avenue, cross street Liberty Street Frequency: Stamford trunked; primary fire, firegound 1 Units Operating: Unit-4 (DC), E-3, E-5, E-2, T-3, R-1, E-1 (RIT), E-4, T-2, FM-110; SEMS M-901 (Supervisor), M-1; SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a 3 story w/f multiple dwelling. Fire on 2nd and 3rd floors. Lines stretched to 2nd and 3rd floors. Primary and secondary searches negative. No reported injuries. SEMS stood by on scene. SPD on scene for traffic control. FMO called to scene for c/o determination. 2251 hrs: Full response box transmitted for a telephone report of a house on fire. 2254 hrs: Fire Dispatch reporting multiple calls reporting a working fire. 2254 hrs: E-3 on scene reporting a working fire. 2254 hrs: E-1 assigned to the box as RIT. 2258 hrs. IC transmitted 2nd alarm. E-4 and T-2 assigned. 2337 hrs: IC transmitted recall - fire under control - holding all companies. 0317 hrs: Last company (T-3) cleared scene. Writer: SFRD49 Stay Safe!!

Date: 01/10/2009 Time: 1013 hrs. Location: 198 Selleck Street, cross street Betts Avenue - The Salvation Army building Frequency: Stamford Trunked; Primary Fire, Fireground 1 Units Operating: Unit #4 (DC), E-3, E-2, E-5, T-3, R-1, E-1 (RIT), Unit #6 (Safety), FM-106, Unit #121 (Mech. Div.); SEMS M-1; SPD. Description Of Incident: Basement fire in a 2 story ordinary commercial building with extension to the #1 floor. Handlines stretched to basement and first floor. Fire stopped at the first floor. Extensive overhaul involved by all companies. Fire is under investigation. SEMS stood by at staging. PD on scene for traffic control. No reported injuries. 1013 hrs: Full box assignement for a telephone report of a smoke condition in the basement of an occupied commercial structure. U-4, E-3, E-2, E-5, T-3, and R-1 assigned. 1018 hrs: E-3 on scene investigating. Follow up report of a smoke condition in the basement. 1025 hrs: Fire Marshal Office called to scene by IC. 1026 hrs: PD called to scene for traffic control by IC. 1027 hrs: E-3 reports fire in basement walls and ceiling. 1030 hrs: E-1 assigned as the RIT. 1047 hrs: IC requesting Mechanical Division to the scene for air cylinders. 1116 hrs: IC transmitted recall, fire under control, holding all companies. 1156 hrs: E-3 and T-3 cleared the scene (final fire companies). 1234 hrs: FM-106 cleared the scene. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Stay Safe!!!

Here are the 2008 run numbers for the Stamford Fire and Rescue companies: Unit #4 (Shift Commander) - 1465 E-1 - 2011 E-2 - 1497 E-3 - 1886 E-4 - 1362 E-5 - 1772 E-6 - 1297 E-7 - 1034 E-8 - 511*** E-9 - 441*** T-1 - 1411 T-2 - 640 T-3 - 871 R-1 - 1854 *** = E-8 and E-9 were opened on July 1, 2008. Stay safe, SFRD49

Date: 01/02/2009 Time: 1406 hours Location: 276 Hamilton Avenue, cross street King Street Frequency: Stamford Fireground 1, Fire Primary Units Operating: Unit #4, E-6, E-7, E-4, T-1, R-1, E-9 (RIT), FMO, Unit #7 (Safety); SEMS M-901 (Supervisor), M-2; SPD. Description Of Incident: Working fire in a vacant 2.5 story w/f dwelling. Fire on the first floor rear. One Line stretched to first floor with 2nd line to floor above. Primary and secondary searches negative. Fire marshal office called to scene for c/o determination. SEMS on standby. SPD performed traffic control. No reported injuries. Cause is under investigation. 1406 hrs: Telephone report of a fire in a vacant house. Unit #4, E-6, E-7, T-1, R-1, Glenbrook FD assigned. 1411 hrs: Fire Dispatch reports numerous calls - Unit #4 requesting additional city engine - E-4 assigned. 1411 hrs: E-6 on scene reporting a working fire. 1414 hrs: E-9 assigned to the box as the RIT. SEMS M-2 assigned. 1415 hrs: Fire marshal Office and SPD requested to the scene by IC. 1429 hrs: IC reported fire knocked down - under control. 1605 hrs: Final company (E-6) cleared the scene. Fire Marshal Office remaining on scene. Writer: SFRD49 (R-1) Stay Safe!!!

Here are the totals for the entire City of Stamford: Stamford Fire and Rescue Department - 9274 Glenbrook Fire Department - 679 Turn of River Fire Department - 1741 Springdale Fire Company - 819 Long Ridge Fire Company - 784 Belltown Fire Department - 468 All departments provide fire, rescue, and EMS (first responder) services. Stay safe and Happy new Year!! SFRD49