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SFRD49 liked a post in a topic by SFRD372 in Update on Stamford Merger November 9, 2012

I cannot understand how the Mayor of the City of Stamford says he has a idea of how to transform the City's fire services. Why doesnt he leave that up to his Chief of the Stamford Fire Department and the new ( to be appointed) volunteer Asst. Chief? The Mayor is a business man, with absolutely no formal fire service training that I am aware of. His actions, in my opinion, would be strictly politically motivated! And look at the comment that Belltown Chief Didelot stated " I guess the public has spoken at this point in time", you GUESS?? The citizens overwhelmenly voted for a single fire department and single chief concept! Long Ridge Chief Teitelbaum is "exploring legal options at this time"...are you kidding me, legal options about a public election where the citizens of Stamford have voted for a change. Kind of like Mitt Romney suing the Federal Government because President Obama won re-election. ( by the way Mitt Romney is not suing anyone). And Springdale Chief Fahan states " he doesnt believe that Charter change automatically gives Stamford officials management control over the volunteer fire stations".......perhaps he should read the entire provisions, especially Sec. C5-40-3 (g), before making that statement..... The Chief's of the volunteer fire companies shall have primary firefighting responsibilities in their fire service districts and primary responsibilities over the personel and equipment assigned to their fire service districts, subject to the supervision and direction of the Assistant Chief of volunteer services and the Fire Chief. That is now adopted as the current Charter language for the City of Stamford.
The absolute MUST is to guarantee quick and adequate responses from all stations when called upon to act. Some stations have been doing fine and others, well, have not. We all know this to be true. What I welcome is the fact that ALL firefighters will be held to the same standards ( annual physicals, annual training, etc.) All firefighters, career or volunteer now need to work TOGETHER in making the Stamford Fire Department the best that it can be. It's time to stop all the bickering,the "he said-she said" and most importantly the lies.......lets get going!!!

2231* liked a post in a topic by SFRD49 in Stamford, CT. - 2nd Alarm 8-3-12 August 3, 2012

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!!!