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  2. Posted

    There are two good ones I have heard.

    1. Engine # to dispatch " can we have the address please"

    Dispatch to engine # " it will be the first burning building on your left.

    2. Engine # is dispatched to a port o potty of fire

    Scene size up from engine # "engine 5 on scene single store plastic structure fully evolved"

    Great times with some great guys. Epically when you can bring up things like these years after they happen.

  3. Posted

    That went on to replace there 1975 Ward Lefrance that they purchased from Wooster Hose Co #5 in Danbury, CT. If was protecting an ambulance at a scene on a highway and got totaled by a tractor trailer as the emt loaded the patient in the bus. Thank god no one was injured but the truck pump was fully displaced. Glad to see they got some newer equipment. We said to hear about our old rig getting wrecked in that accident.

  6. Posted

    Date:1-30-11

    Time:5:15am

    Location: 118 East Liberty Street

    Frequency: 46.24

    Units Operating: E-21, E-22, E-23, Sq-24, T-2, Car 30, Car 51, Car 46, EMS , Volunteer E-5, Sq-7, Tanker 10, Tanker 12

    Weather Conditions: Claer & Cold

    Description Of Incident: Smoke in building.....Fire found in Wall

    Reporters:

    Writer:

  7. Posted

    In Danbury when the roads start to get bad they give a Signal 40 which is to chain up all the machines career and volunteer. Our Volunteer engine has onspot so if they are only calling for an inch of so we will not put the chains on but if they expect more than 3 inches we will put full chains on the truck to get around the slick roads.

  9. Posted

    As the driver of SFRD Engine 1 this morning I just want to say that ALL precautions were taken while we were operating at a fully involved vehicle fire. The vehicle that was on fire was located in the breakdown lane of I-95 southbound. CSP had two patrol cars on scene , both with their emergency lights operating, both blocking the breakdown lane. As we approached the scene I positioned the engine approximately 75' short of the fire and at an angle that took control of the center and right lanes of I-95. CSP had also put out road flares to warn southbound vehicles of the hazard. Second due SFRD Engine 6 arrived shortly thereafter and also blocked the right two lanes of I95. During the incident the left lane of I-95 remained open and vehicle traffic was passing the scene at full posted speed limit (55) and at much greater speeds, in my estimation.  After extinguishment Engine 6 was clesared and Engine 1 remained on scene. The crash ocurred as the damaged vehicle from the fire was being loaded on a flatbed wrecker. The impact was immense! The tractor trailer continued down I95 approximately 600 yards after impact. Fortunately all three firefighters and our Officer were unhurt by the impact or flying debris. One of the CSP Troopers was hit by debris and was transported to Stamford Hospital for minor injuries. The tow operator was uninjured. The impact from the tractor trailer lifted the rear of the apparatus 1-2' off the ground and forward approximately 4'. The vehicle's maxi brake was applied as well as the rear tire being  chocked. All members were wearing high reflective safety vests over turn-out gear. The cab and trailer suffered signifigant damage as well. The SOG's developed by the SFRD concerning apparatus placement at vehicle fires DEFINATELY prevented injury to SFRD personel. <br>

    Glad to see everyone and safe and able to return to work. Good luck with the replacement of the truck.

  12. Posted

    In our Department Danbury Engine - 5 We ride the highest ranking officer in the officers seat then the driver is the lowest ranking officer. If there is no other officer then senior most driver will drive and in what we call the 3rd seat (since we need at least 3 to roll) is the next senior most firefighter.

  13. Posted

    Hey everyone,

    Anyo ne know of anyone doing an EVOC class in Danbury,Ct area pease let me know. Other then the one Danbury is holding. Please e-mail me at markhaber@hotmail.com.

    I am looking for it anywhere at this point. Thanks again.

    Mark

  19. Posted

    On our engine we carry the following:

    Engine 5 (Danbury)

    100' 1 3/4" trash line

    150' 1 3/4" crosslay #1

    200' 1 3/4" crosslay #2

    250' 2 1/2" preconnect with gated Y

    300' 3" preconnect with gated Y

    1450' 5" with hydrant hookup

    150' 1 3/4 high rise pack

    25' front connection for 5"

    We just upgraded to scott pack with the buddy breathing and also led face piece.

    We use all pistol style nozzle with fog pattern capaiblties.

    Thats all we carry on our single engine.

  23. Posted

    Date: 12/1/07

    Time: Around 7:00 pm

    Location: 161 South St

    Frequency: 46.2400

    Units Operating: E-21,E-22,E-23,Truck 1 ,Car 30 Squad 6, E-5 ,E-9 (covering in quarters), Volunteer Fire Police,Danubry PD

    Description Of Incident: 2 story wood frame with fire showing on side A on the 2nd floor. Upon arrival all occupants had been evucated and the fire was quickly knocked down.

    Writer: Fireguy5