jcoppola

Seth, Thanks for the honor, it is nice to be the first to be honored in this way! It definitely will keep members on their toes when it comes to posting good stuff! Joe C.

how 'bout a picture of the danbury truck?

Date: July 26, 2007 Time: 14:03 Location: Interstate 95 N/B Between Exits 16 & 17 Frequency: 151.445 Units Operating: Norwalk Engines 3 & 4, Car 2 and Westport Engine 2 & WFD Asst. Chief Description Of Incident: Semi-trailer fire with the tractor fully involved in the breakdown lane of I-95. Westport FD used their deck gun from the southbound median to begin extinguishment and Norwalk Engines 3 & 4 stretched handlines to complete the operation. Cargo on the truck was not hazardous (furniture) Writer: J. Coppola

NPD Car 45, Supervisor Vehicle

I was recently speaking with a NPD officer at a call and he said that the recent shift state-wide to b&w cars has something to do with homeland security moneies and grants making their way to local PD's. The feds want cars to match for whatever reason. I am searching through my pictures to find a shot of the old, old NPD paint scheme, light blue writing on white cars, it was horrible. The current scheme uses the same colors they have now, just more black paint in certain spaces. They have a really nice expedition which is newly painted and serves as the shift supervisor's vehicle. I will look for it and get a shot of it up here asap. Stay Safe all...

Some current shots of our new engine, expected to be delivered in a few weeks.

I received word that the stripe will be white reflexite on the red paint. The writing and trim is going to be done in gold leaf. I also heard word from our mechanic that delivery is now scheduled for late August. This is about 2 months later than originally promised and the rig that it is replacing is very "tired". I expect to post some recently updated shots soon. Joe C.

If the truck has NY plates that are commercial, you will get nabbed by CSP, even if it is a pickup truck. Combination plates for CT vehicles are allowed on the Merritt Pkwy.

If you need a class, myself and another Lt. from Norwalk FD do private contracting for these classes. How many students (Limit of 20 is best) is up to you, we will quote the price and be negotiable. Obviously, we are state certified instructors (Instructor II) and both CFA adjuncts which means we have good contacts there for testing dates, etc. We have a few good references and the class we just did in Weston, CT had 16 FF2 students with a 100% pass rate, first time, written and practical. We provide a good class and can provide the proof. Our staff for the practicals & burn days include senior company-level officers from various departments as well as a Lt. from E75, FDNY. Let me know where you are and what you want and we will be happy to put something together for you. JV Coppola Lt., Norwalk Fire

At approximately 1715 hours today, Norwalk E1, E4, T1, T2 (RIT Co.), R2 & Car 2 were dispatched to 4 Aiken Street for a fire in a house that was the site of a narcotics raid earlier in the day. Numerous calls were received by Norwalk Emergency Communications for the fire, and PD confirmed that companies would be going to work. E1 arrived and reported the house to be well involved, with extension out of windows to the front porch. Box was handled by all hands on the first alarm assignment. I will edit the post with exact times and better details when I get back to work. JVC

Yes, It is a Spartan Metrostar Chassis and a Marion Rescue Body with a Hale 1500 GPM Single Stage Pump, 750 Gal. Booster Tank. It will have a hydraulic tool compliment due to it's first due responses to the Merritt Parkway

I heard a mention of possibly red reflexite on the red paint, and there also was talk of a black reflexite. I will check with the committee and report back. JC

Condolences from Local 830, Norwalk (Conn.)

Our maintenance division is not in favor of roll-up doors. I personally think that they would look nice on the engine, but they do get gunked up in the wintertime. By the way, they don't approve of brushed aluminum rims either...I have been down that road with them on that issue too... The short of it is that they do an awesome job for us, so we just don't sweat the small stuff. Forever a whacker...

Check out www.local830.org JC

Connecticut may be offering one in the fall. I think it will be in the fairfield county area. Check in with www.fairfieldcountyhazmat.org

I am waiting for some near complete photos of this Engine. By now, we are hoping the body and chassis are one. I spoke to the rep for the company overseeing the build (Connecticut Fire Apparatus in Cheshire) and he promised me some shots by this week.

check out www.local830.org our photo gallery has some pics. joe c.

Could someone post photos of them? I would like to see em. Joe

Date: 06-22-2007 Time: 17:38 Location: Chimmons Island Frequency: 154.355 Units Operating: E3, T2, NFD Marine 1, NPD Marine Division Description Of Incident: Working house fire on the island. Reports indicate a total involvement and a total loss. NFD Marine 1 deployed to bring manpower to the island. FD is utilizing portable pumps and drafting water from Long Island Sound. Writer: J. Coppola

The Norwalk Fire Department has taken delivery of a refurbished fireboat. It was donated to us from the Police Department in our city and much time and effort was put into realizing the dream of an active marine division. The administration has made a firm commitment to training the personnel who wish to serve on this new division. It will be in the water and in service July 4th. See more photos on http://www.local830.org Joe C. [attachmentid=2955]

Date: 05-09-2007 Time: 0222 Location: 161 West Cedar Street, West Side Variety Frequency: Units Operating: E2, E1, T2, T1 (RIT), R2, C2, C12 Description Of Incident: Fire in the front of a 1-story Ordinary row of stores. E2 knocked down fire while T2 cut roll-up doors on adjacent store. Heavy smoke was found throughout. Fire was contained to store of origin. Writer: J. Coppola

Heard that Stamford has not been too happy with the HME's...if so, why would more keep coming in? They are pretty nice looking trucks though, especially TRFD E62 and Long Ridge's new one. I wonder if one is on the horizon for my old volunteer co. (Belltown)??? I suppose good looks aren't everything.

The following pic is a build photo of NFD new E1. It is a 2007 Spartan/Marion rescue pumper. More photos soon...

I am sure they are from a while ago, but the truck is in Marion, Wisconsin...they probably still have snow banks in parking lots... Joe