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It is a shame that no where in this article is this individual identified as a VOLUNTEER Firefighter. I am working to have that corrected.
The issue of reckless driving is much more prevalent in the Volunteer Fire Service than on the career side. This is not to say that there haven't been instances of career Firefighters driving recklessly. However, the overwhelming majority of these instances are on the volunteer side. That is something that the public should be aware of so that those who are served by career departments are not overly concerned and so that perhaps pressure may be brought to resolve this recurring problem with volunteer firefighters which has cost many lives and injuries.

Date: 04-11-12
Time: 12:40hrs.(Approx.)
Location: 409 Frogtown Rd.(Bing Maps)
Frequency: New Canaan Fireground
Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool
Description Of Incident: Companies o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the "C" side of a 2-story wood-frame building. Fire through the roof. Building fully-involved. 2nd Alarm transmitted. Command requesting 2(1 for R.I.T.) & 1 and 4 Tankers S/C for water supply. Numerous L/S/O's w/companies using exterior attack. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.
Reporter: sfrd18
Units Operating: NCFD, Wilton FD, Stamford FD, Norwalk FD, Long Ridge(Stamford) FD, Turn of River(Stamford) FD, Noroton Heights(Darien) FD, Pound Ridge(New York) FD; NCPD; NCEMS, Norwalk Hospital EMS; CL&P(CT Light and Power); Red Cross
Structure Fire Assignment:
Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 2, Stamford FD Engine 8(S/C R.I.T.), Wilton FD Engine 4(S/C)
Ladder 3, Norwalk FD Truck 1(S/C)
Rescue 5
Tanker 8, Long Ridge(Stamford) FD Tanker 78(S/C), Turn of River(Stamford) FD Tanker 68(S/C), Noroton Heights(Darien) FD Tanker 22(S/C), Pound Ridge FD Tanker 3(S/C)
Unit 64(Command Unit)
13:11hrs. - Command reporting main body of fire is k/d.
New Canaan News Article