| 12/26/2022 11 Fairview Ave Building Fire |
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SHED FIRE
#11 Fairview Ave.
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Monday, December 26, 2022
10:52 AM
The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Monday, December 26, 2022 at 10:52 AM. The fire was located at #11 Fairview Ave in a 10’ by 12’ shed.
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| 12/25/2022 2.5 Thistle Rd Building Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
12/25/22
Norwalk fire responded to a building fire on 2.5 Thistle rd. at 1:38pm.
The fire started in a storage shed in the rear yard. No one was injured.
However all of their belongings were destroyed.
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| 12/19/2022 139 Woodward Ave Building Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
12/19/2022
Norwalk Fire responded to a reported outside fire on 139 Woodward Ave. at 1534 hrs.
On arrival they were met with heavy fire from multiple pallets of fiber optic connectors and pallets containing alcohol.
The bottles of alcohol are used to clean the fiber optic cables.
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| 12/8/2022 152 Westport Ave Kitchen Fire |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
12/8/2022
Norwalk Fire responded to a kitchen fire on 152 Westport ave. The call came in at 1222 pm.
This was a five story elderly housing unit.
One occupant was able to safely evacuate her apartment with no injuries.
There was fire & smoke damage to the apartment and water damage to floors below.
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| 11/29/2022 43 Lexington Ave Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
11/29/22
Norwalk fire responded to a building fire on 43 Lexington ave. at 10:11pm.
The fire started in the bedroom of a multi-family home and quickly spread to floors above.
There were nine occupants home at the time and all escaped without injury.
However, all of their belongings were destroyed.
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| 11/22/2022 23 June Ave Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
11/22/22
1704 hrs.
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 23 June ave.
Upon arrival there was smoke showing from the house on all floors.
The fire started in the basement, which was converted to a living space.
Neighbors informed firefighters that there were two dogs in the house.
The owners of the home were not home at the time.
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| 9/9/2022 12 1/2 France St Structure Fire |
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9 September 2022
The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Friday at 7:52 p.m.
The fire was located at 12 ½ France Street in a two-apartment unit at the rear of the property. Initial reports stated that all occupants were out of the building except for a dog on the first floor.
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| 7/29/2022 33 Morehouse Lane Structure Fire |
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On Friday July 29, 2022 at approximately 4:47 pm. The Norwalk Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 33 Morehouse ln.. The assignment was held to the first alarm with 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 Rescue and a Command Car responding. Fire was showing from the rear deck and siding upon arrival with smoke pushing from the eves of a 2 ½ story wood frame home.
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| 7/29/2022 Cove Marina Boat Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
On Friday, July 29, 2022 at approximately 3:10 PM, the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Boat fire at Cove Marina. 48 Calf Pasture Beach rd. Two Engine Companies and a Command car responded with 10 Personnel. E3 located an approximately 30' cabin cruiser style recreational watercraft with heavy fire showing from the rear of the vessel.
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| 7/6/2022 261 Ely Ave Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at approximately 11:50 PM, the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a residential Apartment fire at 261 Ely Ave. The Roodner Court Housing complex. Three Engine Companies, 2 Trucks, a Rescue, and a Command Car arrived on scene to discover a fire in Building 18 apartment 2B.
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| 7/4/2022 1 Esquire Rd Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
On Monday, July 4, 2022 at approximately 6:26 AM, the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1 Esquire Road. Working smoke alarms awakened the occupants of the split-level single-family home who were able to safely exit the structure and call 911.
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| 6/18/2022 I-95 South Exit 14 & 13 MVA |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
June 18,2022
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Tractor Trailer accident on I-95 southbound between exits 14 and 13, this morning at 5:00 am. A tractor trailer truck in the breakdown lane, was waiting to have a tire repaired, when another tractor trailer struck it.
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| 6/4/2022 Boat Rescue |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
6/4/2022
At 8:59 today Norwalk Fire boat responded to a mayday call of a boat sinking with two passengers on board.
The boat was a 45 foot vessel taking on water. The two individuals were transferred to the fire boat and brought to shore. The boat eventually sank.
There were no injuries.
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| 5/20/2022 49 Ferris Ave Structure Fire |
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HOUSE FIRE 49 FERRIS AVE
Norwalk Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 49 Ferris Ave at 4:30 p.m. Three engines, Two ladder trucks, a rescue truck, and a command car responded. Firefighters operated two hose lines and confined the fire to a basement apartment. All occupants were out of the house before the Department arrived. Firefighters carried out one uninjured dog.
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| 5/14/2022 7 Nelson Ave Structure Fire |
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HOUSE FIRE 7 NELSON AVE. NORWALK 5-14-22 0458 HRS.
A house fire at 7 Nelson Ave. was reported to Norwalk Fire Dispatch at 4:58 a.m. First companies arrived on the scene minutes later and found heavy fire on the front of the house, a burning power line down across the street, and two vehicles burning in the driveway.
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| 5/9/2022 2 Meadow Street Dumpster & Vehicle Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to # 2 Meadow St. at 12:57. A 40 ft. container containing rolled electrical conduit, both in & on top, was fully involved.
The plastic burns at high temps and produces highly toxic smoke.
The fire spread to adjacent products and ignited a car on the adjacent property.
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| 4/28/2022 10 Willard Road Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a building fire on 10 Willard Rd, at 10:14 this morning.
The fire was on the second floor of a 4-story self-storage facility. The fire started in one of the storage units and extended to the adjoining unit. The fire was quickly extinguished but there was considerable smoke and water damage.
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| 4/18/2022 14 Prowitt Street Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
April 18, 2022
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 14 Prowitt St. at 8:17pm. Tonight. A neighbor reported smoke coming from the apartment.
Upon arrival, firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, searched the apartment, and ventilated the building.
One civilian death was reported.
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| 4/15/2022 75 Marlin Drive Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
4/15/22
Norwalk Fire responded to a fire at 75 Marlin Dr. at 1800 hrs.
The fire started in the furnace room and extended into the ceiling and wall.
The fire was quickly extinguished and the two occupants were allowed back into their home.
The fire inspector is still investigating the cause.
There were no injuries reported.
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| 3/18/2022 I-95 Exit 15 and 4 Acre Brush Fire |
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Norwalk fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to two fires today.
The first was at 12:07 pm on West Ave. & I 95 exit 15.
A van had a ruptured gas tank which made it difficult to extinguish. The firefighters had to use foam to extinguish the fire.
The next fire was a large brush fire of approximately four acres. The fire was possibly arson .
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| 3/14/2022 467 West Ave & 123 Water St Structure Firesreet |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
3/14/22
Norwalk Fire responded to two structure fires. The first was at a vacant commercial building on 467 West Ave.
The Fire department entered the building that was charged with smoke and extinguished a large amount of debris, possibly set by vagrants.
The fire is still under investigation.
The second fire was at 123 Water St.
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| 1/19/2022 Norwalk Linen Services Inc. Structure Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
January 19, 2022
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire this morning, at 7 Reynolds Street, at 5:49am. Upon arrival heavy smoke was pushing from the Norwalk Linen building.
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| 12/26/2021 MVA Westport Ave & Dry Hill Rd |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
December 26, 2021
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Westport Avenue and Dry Hill Road, at 11:20pm Sunday night. Upon arrival on scene Firefighters attended to the lone driver of Geo Prizm 4 door sedan.
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| 2021 AquaTurf Awards Dinner |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 19, 2021
The CT District Exchange Club hosted their annual Salute To CT’s Bravest, by honoring 24 firefighters from around the state of CT at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, on October 21, 2021.
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| 7/28/2021 Copps Island Water Rescue |
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29 July 2021
At 2151 hrs. Last night Norwalk Fire Department Marine Unit MU238 responded to a reported 18 foot boat that capsized with 4 people in the water near Grassy Island. MU238 found the capsized boat in the area of Copps Island with 4 people clinging to the hull of the vessel. All 4 people were wearing life vests.
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| 5/22/2021 Norwalk Linen Services Inc. |
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Norwalk Fire
Press Release
0543hrs. this morning Norwalk Fire responded to a Structure fire at 7 Reynolds St. owned by Norwalk Linen Service CO.
The fire was already coming through the roof when companies arrived. Five engines & two truck companies responded with 33 firefighters. It took approximately 1 ½ hours to bring the fire under control.
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| 4/18/2021 Goose Island Rescue |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded with the fire boat for two people stranded on goose Island.
The two boaters became stranded when their jet skis broke down. FD towed their jets skis and gave them a ride back to the dock safely. No injuries reported.
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| 4/14/2021 MVA Rt 15 Exit 40 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
April 14, 2021
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to the Merritt Parkway this morning, for a single car accident, at 4:19am. A Honda Civic sedan traveling northbound between exits 40 and 41, left the roadway, struck a large rock, rolled and landed upright in the right travel lane.
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| 4/4/2021 17 East Beach Rd |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
4/4/2021
Rowayton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 17 East Beach rd.
The fire started on the outside of the three story home at 11:14 am.
Power lines to the home ignited and were arching, which delayed extinguishment.
Once the power was off, Rowayton FD quickly extinguish the fire.
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| 03/28/2021 7 Live Oak Rd |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
March 28, 2021
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to fire in a single family home, at 7 Live Oak Road, this morning at 10:00 am. A neighbor had called 911, saying that there had been a propane tank explosion and that the house was on fire.
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| 03/19/2021 1 Orchard Hill Ct |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
March 19,2021
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to fire in a single family home, at 1 Orchard Hill Court, at 3:08 pm today. A neighbor had called 911, after noticing heavy smoke coming from the home.
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| 3/12/2021 Oyster Shell Park |
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At 1:32pm on 3/12/21, a large brush and grass fire was reported in Oyster shell park along the Norwalk river. Engine company 2 was dispatched to the scene. The fire department’s marine unit 238 was downriver in the general vicinity participating in a training evolution at the time the emergency was reported.
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| 11/27/2020 11 Lawrence Street |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
11/27/20
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 11 Lawrence st.
Upon arrival there was smoke showing from the third floor window.
The fire started in the kitchen area .
The smoke damage made the apartment unfit for occupancy.
A family of four was displaced and the Red Cross provided housing arrangements.
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| 11/20/2020 43 Plattsville Avenue Garage Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 20, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Garage fire at 43 Plattsville Avenue, at 5:20 pm Friday evening. The fire burned inside the rear wall of the single car garage and into its attic space, before it could be extinguished.
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| 11/11/2020 MVA I-95 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a MVA on I-95 involving three cars and a tractor trailer.at 2030 hours.
Immediately followed at 2130 hours by another car into the back of a tractor trailer with three youths in the car killing one.
FD extricated all three passengers two with serious injuries and one fatality.
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| 11/11/2020 2 Pheasant Ct |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
The Norwalk Fire department responded to a house fire at #2 Pheasant Ct. at 1545 hours.
The fire started in the kitchen of the two story home, and extended through the vent ductwork into the attic.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire and removed the smoke from the home.
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| 10/22/2020 I-95 Tractor Trailer Fire |
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Norwalk Fire responded to a fully involved tractor trailer fire on 95 SB 14-13.
E 3 E 5 & Rescue 2 responded . DEP also responded to clean up the diesel fuel.
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| 9/5/2020 Man Hit by Train & Car into River |
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September 5, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a report of a man struck by a train at the Catherine Street Railroad Crossing. The accident happened around 12:48am, Saturday morning. The man was found lying alongside the tracks with serious injuries to his right arm and right leg.
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| 9/2/2020 Strawberry Hill Ave |
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Wednesday September 2nd at 2pm the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant house on Strawberry Hill Ave. First reports were large amounts of gray smoke coming from a house. Upon arrival a well involved fire was found in the basement and indications of fire in many other parts of the structure.
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| 8/28/2020 9 Marlin Drive |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
8/28/20
03:37 hours
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 9 Marlin Drive. The fire started in the second floor bedroom after a candle fell off the table.
The one occupant evacuated with no injuries. There was fire damage to the bedroom and hallway and smoke damage to the rest of the house.
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| 8/24/2020 New Canaan Ave Substation Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
August 24, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at the New Cannan Avenue power sub-station, at 7:36pm, Monday evening. Upon the fire departments arrival heavy fire was visible from an elevated switch gear cabinet, that controls a 13,800 volt transmission line.
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| 8/23/2020 289 Main Ave |
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While responding to incident call for service 32797 at the Even Hotel for an activated alarm. Car 2 was advised of a reported pull station alarm with car fire located at 289 Main Ave. The Command Car and the Rescue Company were at the intersection of Broad Street and Main Street with Engine 4 directly preceding and already having gone past the Structure.
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| 8/19/2020 Rescue on Railroad Trestle |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire department assisted Norwalk Police Department in rescuing a man on the railroad trestle.
The man appeared to be intoxicated. There were no injuries.
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| 8/11/2020 MVA I-95 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a motor vehicle accident , truck vs tractor trailer on I-95 .
The driver of the pickup truck rammed the back of the tractor trailer and had to be extricated from his vehicle.
The driver was transported to Norwalk Hospital . The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
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| 7/30/2020 MVA Connecticut Ave |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
The Norwalk fire Department along with PD and Norwalk Hospital responded to a motor vehicle fire on Connecticut ave.
This was a four car mva with one car taking down three utility poles. The high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants managed to get out with the help of bystanders.
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| 6/25/2020 9-11 Wall Street |
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Press Release
June 25, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to kitchen fire in a 3rd floor apartment, of 9-11 Wall Street, at 5:39pm Thursday evening. Firefighters forced their way into the unoccupied apartment and finished extinguishing the fire, that the sprinkler had kept in check.
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| 5/13/2020 17 West Couch Street |
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Press Release
Wednesday 5/13 at 9:50 PM the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire on West Couch St. The fire involved the kitchen and the attic space above. The fire was extinguished and brought under control within 15 minutes of the fire department arrival. There were no injuries. Two occupants were displaced.
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| 5/16/2020 6 Watson CT |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
May 16, 2020
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 6 Watson Ct. Saturday evening, at 6 pm. The fire in the single family split level home gutted the kitchen and caused heat and smoke damage throughout the second floor of the residence.
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| 4/21/2020 18 Meadow Street Trailer Fire |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
On 4/21/20 at 706pm Norwalk Fire responded to a tractor trailer fire carrying refuse at 18 Meadow Street
The fire was extinguished in 20 min.
The cause of the fire not yet determined.
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| 1/2/20 - Four New Members Sworn In |
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On January 2nd, 2020, Local 830 swore in four new members. Congratulations to Edwin Napol, Lauren Roach, Kristi-Starr Smith, and Wilson Figueroa. May you all have a long, and rewarding career.
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| 1/21/2020 North Main St. |
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The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an explosion and fire in a sidewalk electrical vault. The vault located in front of 44 North Main Street had its door blown open with flames and heavy black smoke showing, when Firefighters arrived.
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| 1/2/2020 MVA East Ave |
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The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an accident involving a small box truck into a telephone pole on East Avenue, just north of Route, at 3:35pm, Thursday afternoon. The box truck which had 2 occupants split a pole in half and the tension caused the adjacent pole to also split.
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| 1/1/2020 MVA MLK Drive |
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The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a 3 car motor vehicle accident, on Martin Luther King Drive, in the area of UPS, at 4:15pm New Year’s Day.
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| Compactor Fire at Broad River Homes |
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On November 30th, members of Local 830 were dispatched to reports of a fire in a compactor at Broad River Homes with the alarm company stating they were receiving a sprinkler alarm as well.
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| Merritt Parkway MVA 11-19-2019 |
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Press Release
November 19, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to 5 car motor vehicle accident at 4 pm, Tuesday afternoon. The chain reaction accident closed, both northbound lanes for an hour, while firefighters worked to extricate 2 occupants from their vehicle.
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| Tough Fire On Ravenwood |
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At 8:46 PM on November, 2nd 2019, members of Local 830 were dispatched to 9 Ravenwood Drive for reports of a house on fire. Upon arrival, Car 2 reported a heavily involved residential structure. Due to the are being the small section of Norwalk without hydrants, Command requested a tanker from New Cannan to respond.
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| 9 Ravenwood Rd 11-2-2019 |
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At 2045 hrs. this evening the Norwalk fire Department responded to a reported structure fire, upon arrival fire department units found a raised ranch home with the fire through the roof from the front door to the right side of the building where the living room dining room and kitchen was located, along with the roof burning over the bedrooms the fire was extending up into the hallway and into the bedrooms. Fire attack commenced using ground ladders and 3 inch and three-quarter attack lines. Initial crews made entry through the garage up the stairs to the first level and were able to perform a primary search before concerns of collapsing roof structure caused evacuation of the building to be ordered. The fire attack attacked at that point became defensive from outside the structure until the fire was knocked down sufficiently for entry to be made.
Extinguishment was completed and overall commenced. Secondary searches were completed with the structure confirmed to be vacant. The Fire marshal was on scene to commence the investigation. Notification of the Connecticut State Police Fire Investigation Unit was made and also arrived to investigate. There were no fire personnel injuries with one occupant displaced.
Fire suppression activities utilized approximate 35 firefighters and two Chiefs vehicles, a rescue company, 4 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, and mutual aid tankers from New Canaan and Darien. The fire investigation continues at this time.
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| Breast Cancer Awareness |
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Once again Local 830 NFD is having its annual fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. Last year Local 830 donated $10,000 to the Smilow Family Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital. With creative logos designed by their members and printing done by H.J. Hoffman Co.
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| 4 Bayberry Lane 10/1/2019 |
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Press Release
October 1, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported lawn mower fire in a garage, at 4 Bayberry Lane, at 3:46pm Tuesday afternoon. When firefighters arrived the 2 car garage below the ranch style house, was fully involved in fire and extending up the side of the home.
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| 13 Grove Street 9/5/2019 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 13 Grove st. time 1851 hrs.
The fire started in the basement and extended to the first floor, the first company in were met with heavy fire at the front door. There was extensive fire damage to the first floor and smoke damage to the second and third floor.
All occupants escaped with no injuries.
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| St Mathews Church 9/21/2019 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
September 21, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to construction accident, at 8:30 am Saturday morning in which a worker was injured in a fall, requiring a high angle rescue.
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| Passing of Br. Granton |
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It is with a heavy heart that Norwalk Firefighters Association Local 830 announces the passing of Brother Jesse C. Granton.
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| 1 Richlee Rd 8/19/2019 |
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Press Release
August 19, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported lightning strike to a home, at 1 Richlee Road, Monday at 4:50 pm. While responding, the call was upgraded to a working structure fire, with the occupant leaving the home with his 2 dogs.
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| 20 Broad Street 7/17/2019 |
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Press Release
July 17, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to small fire in the basement of a commercial building at 20 Broad Street, at 3:30 am, Thursday morning. The fire was quickly extinguished, but a moderate smoke condition filled the 2 story commercial building that housed several businesses. Firefighters were on scene till 5:00 am, ventilating the building.
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| 59 Winfield St 6/6/2019 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment on 59 Winfield st.
The car coming south bound at a high rate of speed went off the road through several trees,
then landing on top of a pickup truck in the driveway next to the house smashing the window of the home.
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| Norwalk Professional Firefighters See Small Rash of Fires in a Week |
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In the past week or so, small fires around the city have been keeping members of Local 830 busy.
3 Ivy Place - Plt 4 - 5/17/19 - Members were dispatched to a possible fire inside of an oven. Upon arrival, companies saw a light smoke coming from an egress door on the B-Side of a 1.5 Story Mulitiple-Family Dwelling.
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| 15 Cutrone Rd 4/23/2019 |
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At 11:22 PM on Wednesday, May 23, members of Local 830 were dispatched to a single-family dwelling with reports of a bedroom on fire at 15 Cutrone Rd.
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| 18 Soundview Avenue 4/21/2019 |
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At 9:57 AM, Norwalk Professional Firefighters were called to reports of a structure fire at a multi-family residence located at 18 Soundview Avenue. Upon arrival crews found heavy fire on the third floor. Due to high heat, the first due engine had difficulty stretching the first line. Eventually two lines were stretched and operated.
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| 123 Rowayton Woods Drive |
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March 19, 2019
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported chimney fire at the Rowayton Woods Condominiums, off Highland Avenue, at 4:20pm. Upon arrival of fire companies, heavy fire had already penetrated through the roof of unit 123 Rowayton Woods Drive.
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| Members Fight Blaze on Kossuth |
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At 11:56 on March 2nd, 2019, Norwalk Fire Professional Firefighters responded to a house fire at 34 Kossuth st. On arrival the three-story, three-family home had fire showing on the second and third floor. All 10 occupants managed to get out in time. There were no reported injuries, However the house was gutted and is posted unfit for occupancy.
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| DMV Rollover With Extrication - 1/30/2019 |
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On January, 30th 2019, members of Local 830 responded to reports of a rollover in the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot. Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a pickup truck on it's side in the parking lot with a patient trapped inside, needing extrication. After Rescue Co.
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| Local 830 Battles Multiple Dwelling Fire in South Norwalk |
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The Norwalk Professional Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 16 Lexington Avenue, Christmas Night, at 10:45 pm. Upon arrival the 2 story wood frame, up and down duplex had heavy fire showing out a side bedroom window and fire was auto exposing into the second floor bedroom above.
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| L830 Members Fight Attic Fire |
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Norwalk Professional firefighters responded to 4 Hilltop Rd at 0622 am on December 11, 2018 for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival crews were met with heavy fire showing from the gable end and the roof.
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| 11/26/2018 650 Main Ave Walmart |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 26, 2018
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a trash compactor fire, at the Main Avenue Walmart, this morning at 7:59 am. The compactor/dumpster was located at the rear of the store and attached through the wall to the warehouse section, of the building.
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| 61 Rampart Rd 11/14/2018 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 14, 2018
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to fire Wednesday evening, just after 6:30pm, at 61 Rampart Road. The fire was located in the ceiling and the inaccessible attic space, of a two bedroom addition, to the single story ranch style home.
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| Cove Marina 11/5/2018 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
11/5/18
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a boat fire at Cove Marina at 7:41pm. The fire started and was confined to the engine rooms two electrical panels. Firefighters extinguished the fire and ventilated the toxic smoke from the vessel.
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| 10/17/2018 19 Arbor Drive |
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Norwalk firefighters responded to a house fire on 19 Arbor Dr, at 7:27 pm.
Upon arrival firefighters were met with heavy fire on the first floor of the home. And in the attic. Only one occupant was home at the time and managed to get out with no injuries. The home suffered heavy fire and smoke damage and is posted unfit for occupancy displacing four people.
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| 259 Flax Hill Rd |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
August 13, 2017
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to its second structure fire within 24 hours, this morning just after 1 am, at 259 Flax Hill Road. All occupants were out of the 3 story, 2 family home upon arrival of Firefighters and heavy fire was burning to the rear of the 2nd floor apartment.
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| 67 Fair Street 8/12/2017 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
August 12, 2017
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire today at 12:17pm, at 67 Fair Street. The cities combined communications center received a 911 call, saying there was smoke coming from a white house at the corner of Tindall Avenue and Fair Street.
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| Rt 15 MVA 4/22/2017 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
April 22,2017
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a one car accident off the Merritt Parkway this evening, at 7:23 pm. The car, a Nissan Altima traveling southbound, left the parkway just prior to the Chestnut Hill overpass and landed in the woods off Chestnut Hill Road. The car landed on its roof about 40’ from the roadway.
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| 30 West Rocks Rd 4/1/2017 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire on 30 West Rocks Rd. at 1:14 pm. Upon arrival there was heavy fire showing from the second and third floor. This was a large three story home. Firefighters entered the home and started searching for the occupant.
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| 25 Leuvine Street 3/8/2016 |
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At 1324 hrs today the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 25 Leuvine St. Initial reports stated there was a fire on a rear deck. Upon arrival Firefighters found the second floor rear porch / deck extensively involved in fire. Immediately after arrival a 20 lb propane tank on the deck opened its pressure relief valve releasing Propane gas to vent pressure.
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| Main & Wall Street Rescue 3/6/2016 |
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Norwalk Fire Press Release
3/6/16
Norwalk Fire & Police Departments made a dramatic rescue at 1:24 am this morning at Main & Wall st.
A man drove his car through the guard rail at a high rate of speed projecting 50 feet out to the middle of the Norwalk river landing on its roof 40 feet down . Fire fighters repelled down and waded into the fast moving water.
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| 50 Washington Street 2/20/2016 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
February 20, 2016
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a roof fire at 50 Washington Street. This is the second time in as many days that firefighters were called to the building. Today’s fire erupted at 3:50 pm, as steel brackets were being welded to the roof deck.
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| 705 Foxboro Drive 2/21/2016 |
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This Morning at 0647 hrs The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported Bedroom Fire. Upon arrival heavy fire was found to be coming from Unit 705. The fire caused extensive damage to the rear of the structure from the ground through the roof, heavy fire damage to the interior of unit 705 was also noted. Further fire extended into the upper floors of the adjacent unit 704.
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| 8 Lighthouse Lane 6/12/20015 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
June 13,2015, 2015
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 8 Lighthouse Lane, at 10:30pm. Friday evening. Upon arrival Firefighters found the entire left side of the home engulfed in fire and flames extending into the attic space.
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| 201 Ely Avenue 3/18/2015 |
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Good afternoon,
Today at 11:22 hours Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a reported structure fire at 201 Ely Avenue. Dispatch received additional information stating the living room was on fire and that an elderly female bedridden on the first floor was still inside.
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| 41 Dairy farm Rd. 3/7/2015 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 41 Dairy farm Rd. at 10:51 hrs. Upon arrival fire fighters were met with fire showing at the rear of the home where the electrical power enters the home. A Cable company was installing service to the home an accidently drilled through the main power line causing the fire.
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| Truck Rollover I-95 X-15 2/24/2015 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
February 24, 2015
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported truck roll-over on I-95 southbound just beyond exit 15, at 11am.
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| Car Fire Rt 15 2/3/2015 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
2/3/15
Norwalk Fire responded to a car fire on the Merritt pkwy North bound between 40 & 41
The car was fully involved on arrival and was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries.
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| School Bus Fire 2/19/2015 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
2/19/15
The Norwalk Fire department responded to a school bus fire at Ely & Lexington Ave. The bus was fully engulfed with fire on arrival.
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| I-95 Exit 13 01/15/2015 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
January 15, 2015
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a car fire on I-95 this afternoon at 3pm. The car, a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria was fully involved in fire, as firefighters arrived on scene.
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| I-95 Exit 13 12/29/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
December 29, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a three car motor vehicle accident on I-95 Monday afternoon, at 1:24 pm. The rear end collision happened just prior to exit 13 southbound in the high speed and center lanes.
4 people were transported to Norwalk Hospital by Paramedics with non-life threatening injuries.
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| RT 7 MVA 12/22/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
December 22, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a single car motor vehicle accident at the end of the Route 7 connector, Monday evening at 9:22pm. The car, a Mazda 3 was traveling northbound on the connector when it crossed Grist Mill Road and went up an embankment 40’ coming to rest 25’ from the roadway.
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| 121 Connecticut Ave MVA 12/6/2014 |
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December 6, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a two car accident with a roll-over outside Fire Headquarters, 121 Connecticut Avenue Friday evening, just before midnight. An SUV and compact car hit head on causing the SUV to end up on its roof. The severe impact knocked the left front wheel and strut assembly off the SUV.
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| 57 Main Street / BJ Ryan's 12/1/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
12/1/2014
The Norwalk fire department responded to a fire at 57 Main St. “BJ Ryan’s Restaurant.
The fire started in the floor under the oven. The flooring and floor joists were burning but the fire was contained to that area. There was smoke throughout the building.
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| 8 Bouton Street 11/19/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 19, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to structure fire at 8 Bouton Street in the South Norwalk section of the city. At 6:29 this evening Norwalk combined dispatch received numerous 911 calls reporting the fire burning up the front of the house.
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| 31 West Main Street 11/2/2014 |
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Good evening,
At approximately 1950 hours this evening, Norwalk Fire Dept. responded to a reported structure fire at 31 West Main Street. Numerous calls were received by Combined Dispatch stating flames are visible from the roof and occupants still inside. The first arriving truck company reported heavy smoke from the third floor and requested 2 additional engines.
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| Flax Hill Road 11/1/2014 |
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November 1, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an accident at the corner of Fairfield Ave. and Flax Hill Rd. in the South Norwalk section of the city. At 2:21 pm Norwalk combined dispatch received multiple calls of an accident involving a dump truck and three other vehicles.
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| 16 Bayview Ave 10/1/2014 |
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This evening at 1733 hours Norwalk combined dispatch received calls for a structure fire at 16 Bayview Ave. Norwalk, Ct.
3 Engines, 2 Ladder trucks, 1 Rescue truck and a command car responded. Upon arrival smoke was showing from the rear second floor of a three story multi-family dwelling. The fire was located in the kitchen of the second floor apartment.
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| 56 Witch Lane 8/28/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
August 28, 2014
Rowayton Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Rowayton section of Norwalk at 9 pm. Upon arrival they were met with a fully involved garage fire with two cars burning.
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| 47 Riverside Ave 8/28/2014 |
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August 28,, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department was busy Thursday afternoon with a fully involved car fire on I-95 northbound between exits 13 and 14 and a structure fire at 47 Riverside Avenue.
The reported car fire came in through State Police at 11:49. The fire appeared to be the result a rear end collision between an SUV and a cargo van.
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| Double Header 8/11/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire department
Press Release
Norwalk Fire Department responded to two house fires tonight the first fire came in at 5:42 pm at # 1 Cannon st, Upon arrival they were met with a car on fire in the driveway which had spread to the house and ignited the third floor. The outside of the home and the third floor were fully involved.
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| 11 Crossland Place 5/27/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
May 27, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a lawn tractor accident at 11 Crossland Place, Tuesday evening at 6:21 pm. A man in his 60’s was moving some wood logs in a trailer along an embankment in his yard, when the tractor he was riding on tumbled down the hill 20’ pinning the man’s leg under the tractor.
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| 21 Ward Street 5/25/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department press Release
May 25, 2014
The fire was reported at 1318 hours
Norwalk fire responded to a structure fire at 21 Ward st. The building was wood frame two stories .The first floor was a work shop and the second floor was an apartment.
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| 56 Van Zant Street 5/16/2014 |
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May 16,2014
At approximately 11:00 pm, a man came to the Norwalk fire station # 3 at 56 Van Zant st. and began smashing the windows on the garage door.
Fire fighters heard the noise and restrained the man , He had deep cuts on his arm after he fell on the glass. PD cuffed the man and The ambulance transported him to Norwalk Hospital.
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| I-95 Truck Fire 5/8/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
May 8,, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fully involved tractor trailer truck on I-95,this morning at 11:30am. The truck traveling southbound on I-95, stopped in the slow travel lane just beyond the merge from Route 7 connector.
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| Local 830 makes $8,000 donation to Smilow Cancer Center |
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Local 830 is pleased and proud to announce that through our Pink Shirt for the cure for Breast Cancer tee shirt fundraising campaign netted $8,000 which was donated to the Smilow Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. The check was presented to a very happy staff at Smilow in early April 2014.
Local 830 is very proud of our committee, led by the tireless efforts of Brother Ralph Geter and several members who sold tee shirts on the streets of SONO.
Well Done Brothers!
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| 18 Reservoir Avenue 5/5/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
May 5, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a basement fire at 18 Reservoir Avenue this morning, at 12:47am. The 2 story, 2 family home had heavy smoke showing from the rear of the home as Firefighters arrived. Firefighters quickly advanced hose lines to the basement and first floor to extinguish the fire, as crews search the home.
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| Pair of Structure Fires 4/21/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Dept. responded to a pair of structure fires 19 min. apart. The first fire was received at 1828 hours for a reported porch fire at 60 William Street Norwalk, Ct. A plume of smoke was visible while responding. E4 first due reported heavy fire in an outside porch attached to the house.
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| I-95 Northbound X16 & X17 4-15-14 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
April 15, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an early morning accident on !-95 Northbound, between exit 16 and 17, at 5:00am. The accident involved a tractor trailer truck striking another tractor trailer that was parked on the shoulder just beyond entrance 16 northbound.
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| Shore & Country Club 3/30/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
March 30, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department’s Marine Division responded to a reported boat adrift in the Norwalk Harbor, near the Shore and Country Club at 12:56pm. While en route to the unmanned boat the firefighters noticed a man clinging to a mooring buoy in the river by channel marker 1 in East Norwalk.
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| 44 Fox Run Road 3/29/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
March 29,, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to barn fire at 44 Fox Run Road this afternoon at 3:27pm. The 2 story barn, 50’ x 80’ housed a work shop and 2 jeeps along with various tools, and storage.
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| 1-95 Northbound 2/22/2014 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
February 22, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to an early morning accident on I-95 Northbound just beyond entrance 14, at 2:25 am. The accident involved 2 cars, a small pickup truck and a tractor trailer truck.
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| Glover Ave Train Crossing 2/15/14 |
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February 15, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department along with Norwalk Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the Glover Ave train crossing which is on the Danbury branch line.
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| 9 Sheriden Street 1/31/2014 |
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January 31, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9 Sheridan St. just before 2:30 Friday morning. Norwalk combined dispatch received the call at 2:25 the first fire unit was on scene at 2:29 and found heavy fire that was visible from the front of the house and multiply cars that were parked next to the house were starting to ignite.
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| 18 Red Oak Lane 1/23/2014 |
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This afternoon at 1256 hours Norwalk Fire Dept. responded to a reported structure fire at 18 Red Oak Lane. The 2 story residential building had smoke coming from a chimney. Engine 1 first on scene reported a smoke condition inside. They discovered a fire in the floor of the kitchen. The fire had spread along several floor joists, burning the plywood and hard wood flooring.
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| 7 Edgewater Place 1/17/2104 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
January 17, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fire on an Oyster Boat docked at Norm Blooms and Son Oyster Company at 7 Edgewater Place in East Norwalk. The fire was aboard a 42 foot Oyster Boat called the Vigilant and was called in by employees at 3:44pm.
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| 92 Truman Street 1/11/2014 |
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This morning at 0125 hours Norwalk combined dispatch received 911 calls for a house fire on 92 Truman Street. Norwalk Fire Dept. responded within 2 minutes because Eng. 2 and Truck 2 were already out on another call. Upon their arrival Truck 2 reported heavy fire showing on the Alpha and Bravo sides of the house.
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| 204 South Main Street 1/4/2014 |
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January 4, 2014
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported basement fire at 204 South Main Street just after 11:00pm Friday night. The fire was located in a basement bedroom of the 2 ½ story wood framed, 2 family home. Heavy fire was visible through the basement windows upon arrival of fire crews and the house was fully charged with smoke.
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| 532 Flax Hill Rd 12/13/2013 |
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12/13/13
0205 hours
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Norwalk Fire responded to a structure fire at 532 Flax Hill Rd. Upon arrival there was a fully involved garage fire and a car on fire in the driveway. The garage was attached to a two story home. The fire was confined to the garage with no fire extension into the home.
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| New Recruits, December 6, 2013 |
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December 6, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department will be swearing-in four new recruits Monday December 9th at 3pm. Chief Denis McCarthy, Mayor Harry Rilling and Fire Commissioners will be issuing the recruits their oath of service, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters.
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| 21 Nelson Avenue, November 30, 2013 |
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At 2110 hours, November 30, 2013, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple calls for a residential garage on fire at 21 Nelson Avenue. Engine 4 first on scene reported heavy smoke and fire on the A/B sides of the garage. This is a one car detached garage approximately 6 feet from the main house. Engine 4 stretched a 1 and ¾ inch handline and quickly extinguished the fire.
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| Public Boat Launch November 29, 2013 |
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November 29, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded fully involved boat fire at the public boat launch today at 12:30pm. The boat, a 22’ Center Console Angler had just been pulled from the water on its trailer when the fire started. The owner told firefighters that he inadvertently left a portable propane heater on and it tipped over as the boat was taken out of the water.
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| I-95 South X14 - X13 November 20, 2013 |
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Today at 1028 hours Norwalk Fire Dept. was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 South Bound between exits 14 and 13. Additional calls indicated that a tractor trailer was on its side. Upon our arrival there was a tractor trailer on its side and all 3 lanes were affected, no traffic was getting through.
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| 171 Main street Novenber 24, 2013 |
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November24, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fire in the Laundromat at 171 Main Street, just after 10:00pm, Sunday night. Upon arrival Firefighters were met by heavy smoke coming out of the two front doors of the business.
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| DHL Delivery Box Truck November 1, 2013 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 1, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department was called to assist with the removal of a DHL delivery box truck that became wedged under the Washington Street train bridge, Friday afternoon. The 13 ‘6” truck became wedged under the 11’ 2” bridge at 2:24pm.
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| 127 Harbor Avenue November 1, 2013 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
November 1, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a report of a car into the building at 129 Harbor Ave at 1:07 am this morning. The Dodge Minivan traveling northbound left the roadway as it rounded a bend in the road and struck the front of the apartment building.
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| LOCAL 830 ENDORSEMENT FOR MAYORAL ELECTION |
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THE MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL 830 IS PROUD TO BE THE FIRST MUNICIPAL UNION TO ANNOUNCE OUR FULL ENDORSEMENT OF MAYORAL CANDIDATE HARRY RILLING IN THE 2013 ELECTION!
We believe Harry Rilling will be a dedicated representative and advocate for the City of Norwalk and its fine and dedicated employees.
Harry was born and raised in Norwalk. He has experience as a union member, a union president, and a department leader. He understands the job of firefighters and all city employees. Harry understands that firefighters are professionals and as our mayor, he will treat firefighters with respect. He will be an open and hands on mayor who will always ensure that firefighters have a seat at the table and are able to give input into how Norwalk’s public safety is run.
Harry wants to create a work environment with high morale for firefighters and all city departments because he understands that this is what contributes to collective success.
Harry’s leadership, determination, and dedication is why we are endorsing Harry Rilling for Mayor of Norwalk.
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| Autism Class October 12, 2013 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
October 12, 2013
Norwalk firefighters are presently receiving training in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Autism. The training is supported by a federal grant and is being taught by first responders that have first hand knowledge of the disease with a family member or relative.
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| Sandy Hook Fundraiser |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
September 17, 2013
The Norwalk and Westport Fire Departments along with O’Neill’s Pub are sponsoring a fundraiser to build a playground in South Norwalk. The playground will be built in honor of Allison Wyatt a 6 year old victim of the Sandy Hook tragedy.
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| Promotion of LT Coleman |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
September 17, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department recently held swearing-in ceremonies for 2 newly appointed Lieutenants. Firefighter Charles Papadopoulos and Firefighter Leonard Coleman were promoted to fill vacant Lieutenants positions, due to their standing on the Lieutenants promotional list.
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| RT 15 South Exit 40 September 3, 2013 |
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Norwalk Fire Department
Press Release
September 3, 2013
The Norwalk and Westport Fire Departments responded to a reported car off the Merritt Parkway southbound and into the woods just prior to exit 40, at 8:24 am.
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| 21 Osborne Ave. September 3, 2013 |
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Norwalk Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire at 21 Osborne Ave. East Norwalk at 1734 hours. Before our arrival Norwalk Combined Dispatch received another call that an elderly couple was trapped on the third floor. Upon our arrival smoke was showing from 2 sides of the 3 family house on the second floor.
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| 206 Suncrest Rd August 24, 2013 |
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Earlier today the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 206 Suncrest Rd. Upon arrival companies reported smoke coming from the rear and second floor of the apartment. Companies carried out a coordinated fire attack and ventilation of the first and second floors. The fire was quickly extinguished. No one was home at the time of the fire. The occupant and her son arrived home a short time later. The fire is being investigated by Inspector Luca Feola of the Fire Marshal’s office. The alarm time was 1223 hours and there were no injuries.
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| 33 Pettom Rd August 18, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
8/18/13
Time of fire: 05:39
Location: 33 Pettom RD.
The Norwalk Fire Dept responded to a house fire at 33 Pettom Rd. The call came in as persons still trapped in the house.
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| 9 Van Zant St & 28 Spring Hill Ave August 6, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
August 6, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to two separate fires this morning. The first fire came in at 6:26 am and was confined to the paint spraying booth at Casale Auto body at 9 Van Zant Street. The owner started up the ventilation system when arriving at work and noticed the room filling with smoke.
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| 467 West Ave Loehmann's Plaza August 1, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
8/1/13
4:39 pm
Norwalk Fire responded to a fire at 467 West ave. “Loehmann's Plaza”
The fire started on the second floor of “Stark Carpet Store. Rolls of carpet & fabric were burned, there was smoke & water damage to the building. The cause is under investigation.
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| Osprey Rescue Ingalls Ave July 29, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
July 29 2013
Time 5:30 pm
Norwalk Fire Fighters rescued an Osprey that had one of its wings caught in the frame of light tower that lights up the baseball field behind Nathen Hale School on Ingalls Ave.
The Ospreys have built a large nest on the tower that stands about 70 feet up.
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| 11 Reynlods Street July 23, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
July 24, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a leaking 100 lb propane cylinder at 11 Reynolds St at 6 pm Tuesday 7/23/13. The business, Artistic Iron Works uses the 100lb portable propane tank for heating and shaping in the fabrication of its iron products.
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| 39 Meadow Street July 20, 2013 |
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July 20, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fire at 39 Meadow Street at 4:14 am, this morning. The fire originated outside the exterior rear corner of the 3 story home and melted the vinyl siding from the ground to the eves. The older cement clapboard siding underneath the vinyl prevented the fire from extending into the home.
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| 9 Ivy Place July 7, 2013 |
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7/7/13
Time 1800 hrs.
Norwalk Fire responded to a fire at 9 Ivy Pl. The fire started and was confined to the kitchen. The occupant was burned trying to put the fire out. The man received 2nd degree burns to his face and arm. FD treated him on scene he was transported to Norwalk Hospital.
The kitchen was gutted and the fire is under investigation.
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| Promotion of LT Papadopoulos June 27, 2013 |
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This afternoon the Norwalk Fire Department swore-in Charles Papadopoulos as a new Lieutenant, Chief Denis McCarthy and Mayor Richard Moccia issued the oath of service at Norwalk Fire Headquarters.
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| Swearing in FF Corey Gilchrist June 10, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
June 10, 2013
The Norwalk Fire Department swore-in a new probationary firefighter this afternoon with Chief Denis McCarthy and Mayor Richard Moccia issuing their oath of service, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters.
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| 17 Chestnut St June 11, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
June 11, 2013
Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported gas explosion at the site of an old tie factory located on Chestnut St. The call came in at 8:04AM. Neighbors reported they heard an explosion followed by a strong odor of gas.
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| 74 Devils Garden Rd May 20, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press release
May 20, 2013
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 74 Devils Garden Rd. The fire started in the kitchen of this two family home on the first floor. Fire spread up the wall to the second floor apartment. The house was posted unfit for occupancy, displacing two families eight people total.
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| I-95 North X-13 April 25, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
April 25, 2013
Time: 0419
Norwalk FD responded to a MVA on I-95 north bound at exit 13 off ramp. The car hit a tree and the driver was trapped in the vehicle. FD extricated the driver who was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other passengers in the car.
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| 261 Ely Ave. April 17, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
April 17, 2012
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a fire at 261 Ely Ave. (Roodner Court) building 14. Norwalk combined dispatch received a call of a possible structure fire on the third floor at 1:33 this morning. This is a three story apartment building with 18 units in the building.
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| 100 San Vincenzo Place April 16, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
April 16, 2012
Norwalk Firefighters responded to a fire in a condominium complex at 100 SanVincenzo Pl. This complex was built in 1992 and is comprised of 58 living units. Norwalk combined dispatch received a call of a fire in unit 34 at 12:21 this afternoon.
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| 19 Lawrence Street April 16, 2013 |
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NorwalkFire Department
Press Release
April 16, 2012
Norwalk Firefighters responded to a fire in a two family house at 19 Lawrence St. Norwalk combined dispatch received a call of a possible structure fire at 2:00 this afternoon. The Meadow Street fire unit were first to arrive, and were on the scene in less than one minute.
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| 26 Leuvine Street March 20, 2013 |
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March 20 2013
Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire with a man trapped on the second floor at 26 Leuvine St. at 5:56 pm. Fire fighters quickly raised a ladder to the trapped man and brought him down. The man was uninjured but did have some smoke inhalation. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and released.
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| 8 Ridge Street March 18, 2013 |
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March 18, 3013
Norwalk Fire responded to a reported house fire at # 8 Ridge st. Upon arrival crews were met with heavy fire showing from the second floor apartment. All occupants escaped with no injuries. The fire started in the kitchen and dining area on the second floor. The fire is still under investigation, but appears to be from a discarded cigarette.
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| 35 Glasser Street February 25, 2013 |
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February 25 2013
This afternoon at 2:55 pm the Norwalk Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 35 Glasser St. Upon arrival the first company found flames coming out of a first floor window on the left side of a duplex.
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| NORWALK FIREFIGHTERS HONORED |
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Posted: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 8:00 pm
By STEVE KOBAK
NORWALK HOUR STAFF WRITER
NORWALK-- Twenty-two Norwalk firefighters and an off-duty Stamford firefighter were honored Wednesday at Norwalk Fire headquarters for attempting to save the lives of two people whose car plunged into the water at Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Richard A. Moccia, Fire Chief Denis McCarthy and Fire Commissioner Carol Andreoli recognized the firefighters at the annual retirees breakfast. "We owe these men a great debt of gratitude and admiration," McCarthy said. Stamford residents Fleurine and Fontaine were riding in a blue Subaru Impreza at Veterans Memorial Park on the afternoon of Oct. 27, and witnesses said it appeared that Fontaine was teaching Fleurine how to drive. However, some police reports list Fontaine as the driver of the vehicle. The driver lost control of the car, and the car hopped a curb, went over rocks, through reeds and into the shallow water. The driver's side window was rolled down, and water flooded the cab of the car. Two Good Samaritans -- off-duty Stamford firefighter Tom Elles and Matt Walker of Norwalk -- dove into the water and tried to rescue Fleurine and Fontaine before firefighters and police arrived. Eight firefighters and at least three police officers dove into the water. Firefighters broke the back windshield to the car in order to get the victims out of the vehicle. One firefighter cut both of his legs on broken glass during the rescue. After pulling the victims from the water, firefighters and police worked feverishly with EMS?personnel to revive them. The victims were said to have vital signs when paramedics were transporting them to Norwalk Hospital. "Most of these guys will tell you that they're just doing their job, and there's no need for awards,"said Deputy Fire Chief Gino Gatto, the commander during the response to the Veterans Park accident. "Well, I disagree." Fleurine died on Oct. 30, and Fontaine is still being treated at the Intensive Care Unit in Norwalk Hospital. Moccia said many police officers have told him that they couldn't believe the firefighters were getting off the truck and diving into the water without cold water gear. "There is no way I?could express my thanks adequately enough," Moccia said. Assistant Fire Chief Laurence Reilly said the department would like to honor Walker at the upcoming Fire Commission meeting, but they have been unable to reach him. He is asking Walker to get in touch with him by calling (203)854-0242. For the complete list of the firefighters who were honored, visit The Hour's website atwww.thehour.com.
Norwalk Fire Department- Firefighter Hector Ramirez, Firefighter Elefterios Petrides, Firefighter James Lyons, Firefighter David Dustin, Firefighter Mark Melynchuk, Firefighter Patrick St. Onge, Firefighter George Baez, Firefighter Anthony O'Marra, Firefighter Joseph Malizia, Firefighter Michael Sniffin, Firefighter David Burrows, Firefighter Michael Cripps, Firefighter Martin O'Marra, Firefighter Richard Ryan, Firefighter Jason Macnevin, Firefighter Alexander Wilson, Deputy Chief Gino Gatto, Lt. Bruce Sanford, Lt. Efstathios Papadopoulos, Lt. Thomas Reidy, Capt. Adam Markowitz and Lt. Robert Juda.
Stamford Fire Department -- Firefighter Tom Elles
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| Brown Appointed to State E-Board |
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The Norwalk Firefighters Association, Local 830, is very proud to announce the election of our Vice President, Peter Brown, to the Executive Board of the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut and his appointment to the office of Vice President of Connecticut District #4.
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| New Recruits Sworn |
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The Norwalk Firefighters Association proudly welcomes our newest members who were sworn-in today at Fire Headquarters. They begin tours of duty Christmas Eve.
Brian Kaley
Andrew Kick
Whitney King
Edgar Lopez
We wish the new recruits a long and successful career.
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| Recent Promotions |
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Four Norwalk Firefighters Promoted
By Steve Kobak
Norwalk Hour Staff Writer
Posted on 10/18/2011
NORWALK-- Four Norwalk firefighters who have nearly 50 years of service between them were promoted Tuesday afternoon at a ceremony in the Charles A. Volk Central Fire Station. Two lieutenants -- Adam Markowitz and Mark Franzen -- were promoted to captain, and two firefighters -- Scott Rywolt and Nick Giancasporo -- were promoted to the lieutenant rank during the ceremony. Rywolt, Giancasporo and Markowitz are 10-year veterans of the Norwalk Fire Department, and Franzen has served with the fire department since 1994. "I've been on for so long, and I've served under a lot of good officers that I try to emulate," said Franzen. "I take this job very seriously and, most importantly, I take the safety of the guys on my crew very, very seriously." The event marked the last promotional ceremony that will be held at the Charles A. Volk Central Fire Station for the next two years while the facility undergoes renovations. Mayor Richard A. Moccia was on hand to administer an oath to the firefighters, and Fire Chief Denis McCarthy spoke at the ceremony. McCarthy said the department should reflect the commitment of Capts. Scott Ready and Michael Siano, both of whom retired recently after 30 years with the department. Siano and Ready were on hand for the ceremony, and their vacated positions allowed Markowitz and Franzen to move up in rank. "This is a fire department that prides itself on the fact that it doesn't forget it's retirees," McCarthy said. All four firefighters said their promotion was a natural progression, and they welcome the added responsibility that comes with a higher rank. "It's a dream come true,"?Markowitz said. Giancasporo's 8-year-old son Justin attended the ceremony, as did the families of the other promoted firefighters, and Justin said he is proud of his father. "I feel excited," he said. Rywolt, who previously served as a volunteer with the Southport Fire Department, said he was relieved to move up in rank, as it was his third time taking the lieutenants' test. He said he has seen the department become more efficient and specialized in the past 10 years, and he hopes to help it progress further. "The higher up you get, the better you can make the department,"?he said. "I always wanted to take the job as high as you can go with it."
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| NFD BRINGS GOLD MEDAL HOME IN WORLD FIRE & POLICE GAMES! |
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Huge congratulations are in order for one of our own, Brother Firefighter Dale Roos, who has BROUGHT HOME A GOLD! Brother Roos won the gold medal in his weight class for Powerlifiting in the World Police and Fire Games in New York City.. We are very proud of his accomplishment, as we are quite certain he is as well.
Also, congratualtions to all our competitors who had enormous success in the games. Our members competed in Basketball, Ice Hockey, Shooting and Surfing and we are very proud of their achievements!
GREAT SHOWING BROTHERS!
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| New Officers Sworn |
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The Norwalk Fire Department promoted three Firefighters to Lieutenant and a Captain to Deputy Chief of Training on the afternoon of July 1, 2011, with Chief Denis McCarthy and Mayor Richard Moccia issuing their oath of service, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters.
The four newly appointed Officers will fill the vacancies left by recent retirees or promotions in their respected ranks. Recently retired were Deputy Chief David Lepus (32 years of service), Lieutenant Mario Bologna (32 years of service), Lieutenant Antonio Ortiz (29 years of service) and Firefighter Stanley Huminski with 29 years of service.
The newly promoted officers are Deputy Chief Todd Smith, Lieutenants, Fortunato Capomolla, Roy Gagne, and Mark Conte.
Note: L to R, Mayor Moccia, Deputy Chief Todd Smith, Lt. Mark Conte, Lt. Roy Gagne, Lt. Fortunato Capomolla and Chief Denis McCarthy.
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| World Fire and Police Games |
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The following Local 830 Brothers will be participating in the First Annual World Fire and Police Games in New York City this summer.
Brother Dale Roos - POWERLIFTING
Brother George Baez - BASKETBALL
Brother Brandon Adams - BASKETBALL
Brother Hector Ramirez - SURFING
Brother Bryan Fogle - ICE HOCKEY
Brother Chris Riccio - SHOOTING
Best of luck to all the competitors!
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| Five new recruits to start work on Norwalk's firefighting force |
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Five new recruits to start work on Norwalk's firefighting force
NORWALK HOUR
Staff Report
May 23, 2011
The Norwalk Fire Department welcomed five new recruits Monday with Chief Denis McCarthy and Mayor Richard Moccia issuing their oath of service at fire headquarters. The five newly appointed firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy on Thursday, May 19, after 14 weeks of training. They start work today with an orientation to the department, and then they'll begin a year's probation assigned to one of the department's four platoons. The new firefighters are; Chad Boudreau, Jesse Granton, Ryan Hart, Thomas Reich, and Michael Vinci. Boudreau is a graduate of Staples High School in Westport. Before joining the Norwalk Fire Department, he was a carpenter in his father's business for the last eight years since graduating high school. He is a Certified EMT-B. Granton is a graduate of New Fairfield High School. Previously to joining Norwalk Fire Department, he was a personal trainer. Hart is a graduate of Ansonia High School. He attended New England Technical Institute and previously worked as an E-2 electrician at Jay Marrone Electric in Derby. Reich is a graduate of Pine Bush High School ,Pine Bush, N.Y. He attended Orange County Community College, Community College of the Air Force. He is an 11-year member of the 105th N.Y. Air National Guard Unit in Newburgh N.Y. Previously to joining the Norwalk Fire Department, he was a federal firefighter at Fort Monmouth, N.J. Vinci is a 2004 graduate of Norwalk High School. He attended Norwalk Community College and received an associates degree in fire technology and administration. He previously was an electrician. He holds a 100 Master Captains License.
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| Maggio Promoted to Captain - Norwalk Citizen Article |
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From The Norwalk Citizen Newspaper:
Like a lot of kids, Jonathan Maggio loved fire trucks when he was growing up. But unlike most kids, Maggio was able to turn that love of bright red trucks and their towering ladders and snaking hoses into a rewarding career over the past two decades.
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| Recent Promotions |
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Recent Promotions
Congratulations to 3 Local 830 Brothers on their recent promotions:
Captain Chris King is promoted to Deputy Chief (Assigned to the Training Division)
Lieutenant Jim Hines is promoted to Captain (Assigned to E4)
Firefighter Tom Reidy is promoted to Lieutenant (Assigned to E2)
There will be a Induction Ceremony to swear in these new officers on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 3:30PM at Fire Headquarters on Connecticut Avenue.
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| Norwalk gets $600K for state-of-the-art fireboat |
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NORWALK
By ROBERT KOCH
Norwalk Hour Staff Writer
March 25, 2011
The Norwalk Fire Department soon will be in the market for a fireboat capable of detecting chemical, biological radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. On Friday, Mayor Richard A. Moccia's office announced that the city received confirmation that it will receive a Critical Infrastructure Grant Award under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Port Security Program. The grant amount totals $600,000 and will cover the cost of the high-tech fire boat, according to Norwalk Fire Chief Denis McCarthy, who is also the city's director of emergency management. The Fire Department has received proposals from several fire boat manufactures and will issue a formal request for proposals in the coming weeks. The department expects that design and construction will be completed by late summer, according to a press statement from Moccia's office. Moccia and McCarthy credited Katherine Pytleski, the city's grants administrator, for writing the successful grant application. Said Moccia: "Katherine's work on this grant was praised by the reviewers and it became the model for successful grant applications by other Connecticut communities." The $600,000 award is part of a comprehensive Area Maritime Protection Plan in which the Fire Department has participated. The plan provides resources for coastal communities to develop their capabilities to respond with other agencies to marine emergencies in their local jurisdictions and in Long Island Sound. Such regional coordination was demonstrated during the U.S. Airways crash-landing in the Hudson River in 2009. The cities of New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield and Greenwich also received grants under the program, according to the press statement. According to McCarthy, the Norwalk Fire Department has developed a marine firefighting capability over the past several years in response to the development of the city's shoreline and the busy recreational and commercial harbor. Lieutenants Tim Morrisette, Jon Maggio, Mike Pirri, and Firefighter D'Acunto are credited with the effort in partnership with the Norwalk Police Marine Division. So far, more than 20 Norwalk Fire Department personnel have been trained to operate the city's current 24-foot fire boat, which was commissioned July 10, 2007.
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| Recent Promotions |
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Congratulations are in order for 3 of our brothers on their recent promotions:
Brother Christopher Roos has been promoted to Captain. He bagan his new role this past weekend on Truck 2 at Station 2.
Brother Adam Tyrrell has been promoted to Lieutenant. He also began his new rolef this past weekend on E2.
Brother Luca Feola has been promoted to the rank of Fire Inspector and will begin his new duties later this week.
The Executive Board of Local 830 wishes these Brothers great success in their new ranks!
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| January Retirements |
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Congratulations are in order for two of our Brothers on their recent retirements.
Brother Kenny Hall retires from the NFD with 25 years of dedicated and honorable service to the Firefighting Division as well as the Inspection Bureau of the Norwalk FD. Kenny also served as our president as well as a member of both the Executive Board and the Negotiations Comittee.
Brother Bill Stenger retires from the NFD with 32 years of service in the ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant and Captain. Billy (with the assistance of his wife and children) co-chaired the Local 830 Baked Potato Tent at the Norwalk Seaport Oyster Festival for many years and the Local especially thanks him for that huge undertaking that raised a great deal of money for the Local, which was donated right back to the citizens of Norwalk.
We wish these brothers long and healthy retirements!
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| Norwalk Hour Reporter Recounts Firefighter's Efforts at Roodner Court Fire |
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With 98-year-old Hazel Fuller trapped on a fire escape with
smoke billowing ... Firefighters recount dramatic rescue
Posted on 11/27/2010
NORWALK
By STEVE KOBAK
Norwalk Hour Staff Writer
A 24-year-old woman who was next door to the epicenter of last week's fire in building 23 of the Roodner Court housing complex had a lot to be thankful about this past Thanksgiving. Erica Wiggins, who has a nerve disorder, expressed gratitude to the firefighters who saved her and her 98-year-old grandmother Hazel Fuller from the fire. "I'm happy that they came when they did, and they were able to get me out and get my grandma out," Wiggins said. Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Ed Prescott said fire crews had to act quickly to evacuate residents from the building, and extinguish the flames before the fire caused further damage. He said the fire could have increased in size and caused massive damage if it weren't for the efforts of the firefighters. "Everybody has a part in the game plan," he said. Wiggins said she was asleep in apartment 2F when the fire began at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the apartment next door. Smoke from the fire trapped Wiggins, Fuller and four of their family members in apartment 2F, preventing them from making their way to the stairwell. The family realized that firefighters had arrived on the scene after again attempting to brave the smoke and exit the building. Wiggins said a family member opened the door, and firefighters who were in the hallway yelled 'Shut the door. You can't come out this way.' "They got there really fast," she said. The thick, black smoke clouds flooding the stairs and the hallway inside building 23 forced firefighters to evacuate residents through the fire escape, according to firefighters' written reports on the incident. Firefighters smashed a window in the apartment that led to the fire escape and helped two adults and two children access the escape, but Fuller and Wiggins were physically unable to climb out the window and down the stairs on their own. As the firefighters prepared to help the women to safety, heavy smoke began to vent from apartment 2E's windows and cloud the fire escape. The smoke cleared from the fire escape moments later when the flames in apartment 2E began to wane, and the firefighters were finally able to get the two women out of the apartment. "I wouldn't have been able to get out of the window on my own," Wiggins said. The firefighters lent their breathing apparatuses to the women and carried them through the window and down the fire escape. Wiggins arrived downstairs before her grandmother, and she and her family became nervous about her grandmother's well-being. "Everyone was crying because they were worried about my grandmother, but the guy carried my grandma all the way down the fire escape," she said. In the end, Wiggins was treated at Norwalk Hospital because she suffered a seizure as well as some bruises during the incident. Fuller was treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation. Apartment 2E was destroyed by the fire, and the intensity of the fire may have damaged the infrastructure of apartment 3E, according to Norwalk Housing . . . Authority officials. Wiggins said the hallway in the building still reeks of smoke, but the housing authority eradicated the smell of burnt smoke in her family's apartment. Prescott said all the firefighters who responded to the housing complex fire deserve credit for their hard work. However, the firefighters are humble about their accomplishments, according to Prescott. "They're just like 'Look, it's my job,'" he said.
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| Tackle Trump Parc Stair Climb 2010 |
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Congratulations to Team Norwalk on their successful participation in the “Tackle Trump Parc Stair Climb” for the American Lung Association on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Pictured above are Local 830 Brothers David Dustin, Timmy Reardon and Jack Kelly. Also in the picture is Johnny Kelly, Strength and Conditioning coach for Team Norwalk.
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| Firefighters union, city agree on 2-year CBA |
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Firefighters union, city agree on contract
Posted on 10/15/2010
By ROBERT KOCH
Norwalk Hour Staff Writer
Norwalk firefighters on Thursday ratified a tentative, two-year collective bargaining agreement with the city that would give them a 2-percent wage increase in the second year but no increase the first year. Members of the International Association of Firefighters Local 830, which represents about 140 Norwalk firefighters, finished voting on the tentative agreement at the Charles A. Volk Central Fire Station on Thursday. Afterward, the union leadership released a statement announcing ratification of the agreement, which will go to the city's Common Council for consideration later this month. "The membership of Local 830 is happy to have been able to reach an agreement with the city without having to bring a single issue to binding arbitration," the statement read. "Our members are very aware of the current economic climate and have made several concessions to ensure the final result would be beneficial to both the taxpayers of our fine city as well as the members of our local and their families." The union declined to release details of the tentative agreement, other than it would take effect immediately, be retroactive from July 1, 2010, and remain in effect until June 30, 2012. Mayor Richard A. Moccia said the tentative agreement would provide firefighters "basically zero" wage increase in the first year a 2-percent increase in the second year. In the area of health insurance, the agreement includes higher emergency room and prescription drug co-payments for union members, according to Moccia. "Over two years, it's not going to be a large impact on the budget when you're looking at a $275 million (budget)," Moccia said. "I think there's been difficulties in the past -- we know about fire contracts -- but I think the (Local 830) members recognized the economic conditions and worked with us." Firefighters voted on the tentative agreement in two voting shifts -- the first on Tuesday and the second on Thursday. On Tuesday, the council's Personnel Committee discussed the tentative agreement in executive session and afterward voted to forward the pact to the full council for action Oct. 26.
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| Multiple Alarm Job - 45 Wall Street |
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Norwalk Firefighters Battle Multiple Alarm Apartment Building Fire
August 13, 2010
Joseph Coppola, Website Administrator
At 04:45 on August 13, 2010, E4, E2, T2, T1, R2 and C2 were dispatched to 45 Wall Street in the city for a report of a structure fire. A second alarm was struck by Car 2 while enroute and the remainder of NFD companies were called to the scene in minutes after arrival of first due companies. Initial information included multiple calls from within the building and PD reports of a working fire and residents trapped and jumping. Companies worked through the morning and the fire was brought under control by 08:00. Mutual aid was received by Westport, Wilton, New Canaan, Fairfield, Stamford and Rowayton Fire Departments. It was a total team effort between all the involved fire, police and EMS personnel.
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| Veteran firefighters earn promotions |
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Veteran firefighters earn promotions
Posted on 04/19/2010
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NORWALK By CHASE WRIGHT Norwalk Hour Staff Writer The Norwalk Fire Department promoted three veteran officers on Monday to help lead a city service that anticipates significant changes in the future. Capt. Gino Gatto, Lt. Joseph Coppola and firefighter Bruce Sanford were promoted to their new respective positions Monday afternoon during a special ceremony in the fire headquarters garage on Connecticut Avenue. "As we look forward the next couple of years, there are going to be significant changes" to this department, Fire Chief Denis McCarthy said. "It's important to recognize that the people we hire and promote are capable of sustaining that change and the challenges that come with it." The fire department will welcome five new firefighters in May, a new ladder truck in September and a completely restored headquarters by July 2013, McCarthy said. "Change usually identifies some opportunities but also some challenges," he said. "Having good officers that can deal with those thoughtfully and help us devise the best solutions is vital." Gatto, a 28-year veteran with the department, reached the highest tested rank that a firefighter can earn when he was promoted to the role of deputy chief of training. He replaces Edward Prescott, who will fill the vacancy left by former deputy chief Robert Talloni. Talloni recently retired from the NFD after 28 years to head the fire department in Harrisburg, Pa. "I've always wanted to be on a career fire department, and from day one that I've been here, I've been working toward this," Gatto said. "It's a big accomplishment for me." Gatto began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Darien Fire Department in 1973. He joined the NFD in 1982, made lieutenant in 1994 and then captain in 1997. He holds an associate's degree in chemical and environmental science from Norwalk State Technical College, and has four certifications from the Connecticut Fire Academy. Moving into the Gatto's vacated position of captain is Coppola, a 13-year veteran, who has served as a lieutenant since 2004. In addition to his role as an adjunct fire instructor with the Connecticut Fire Academy, Coppola is also the acting union secretary for the NFD union. He holds a bachelor's degree in communication science from the University of Connecticut and has six fire certifications. "Capt. Coppola has earned a reputation for commitment to the fire service both inside the department and throughout the state," McCarthy said. "He has accomplished much in his 13 years with the Norwalk Fire Department, and we're very happy and proud to promote him to the rank of captain." Sanford takes with him three certifications and a strong family background in fire service as he moves into his new role of lieutenant. Sanford, who joined the NFD in 2002, will supervise the department's newest recruits, as well as the more experienced firefighters. Mayor Richard A. Moccia swore in the high-ranking fire officials and thanked them for their long-standing sacrifice to Norwalk. "Over the years this department has changed," he said. "But the one thing that never changes is the quality of people that we manage to attract and ultimately promote."
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| Worcester Six |
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Thursday, December 3, 2009 marks the 10 Year Anniversary of the Worcester Cold Storage fire that took the lives of 6 brothers of the Worcester, Massachussetts Fire Department. These brave men died in the line of duty while trying to locate missing civilians and other missing firemen in a vacant cold storage building heavily involved in fire. Let us not take their sacrifices for granted and remember them on this day and always.
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Firefighter Paul Brotherton, Rescue Co. 1
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Firefighter Jeremiah Lucey, Rescue Co. 1
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Lieutenant Timothy Jackson, Ladder Co. 2
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Firefighter James Lyons, Engine Co. 3
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Firefighter Joseph McGuirk, Engine Co. 3
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Lieutenant Thomas Spencer, Ladder Co. 2
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| Climb of Life |
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Congratulations to TEAM NORWALK FD on a successful American Lung Association Climb of Life at Trump Parc in Stamford, Connecticut on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Team Norwalk came in 3rd place in the FD Division and second in the fund raising category with over $3,700 in donations.
Firefighter George Baez had the best individual time for the Norwalk Team with a time of 5 minutes and 39 seconds. Firefighter Greg DiGiovanni earned VIP status for raising over $1,000 individually for the cause.
CONGRATULATIONS BROTHERS!
(Not pictured: Steve Shay)
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| E1 goes to Trumbull for Mutual Aid |
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Yes, it appears to be true, Norwalk Engine 1 went mutual aid to a house fire on Cherry Gate Lane in Trumbull, CT on Friday, June 26th. Bloggers are saying that it was a C-Med mixup but, as we always do...when we're called - WE GO. It appears that the fire had responses from departments all over the area, and the fire was during the height of a serious thunderstorm which was taxing departments in the area. Norwalk was initially dispatched to the scene but wound up covering Trumbull Center Station 1 until released.
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| Cardiac Bill signed by Governor Jodi Rell |
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Substitute House Bill No. 5629
Cardiac Bill signed by Governor
Substitute House Bill No. 5629, which establishes a rebuttable presumption that "a uniformed member of a paid municipal fire department or a regular member of a paid municipal police department or constable who began such employment on or after July 1, 1996, any condition or impairment of health caused by a cardiac emergency occurring to such member on or after the effective date of this section, while such member is in training for or engaged in fire duty at the site of an accident or fire, or other public safety operation within the scope of such member's employment for such member's municipal employer that results in death or temporary or permanent total or partial disability, shall be presumed to have been suffered in the line of duty and within the scope of such member's employment," was passed by the House of Representatives on April 22, 2008 on a vote of 135 yea and 16 nay, passed by the Senate on April 29 by unanimous vote (consent calendar) and signed by Governor Rell on May 12, 2008.
This legislation, Public Act 08-61 will be become effective on July 1, 2009, will not diminish the benefits of police officers or fire fighters employed prior to passage of this Act, and will provide coverage to law enforcement constables. The presumption established by the Act is rebuttable by the presentation of a preponderance of evidence by the employer.
The passage of this Act is the result of many years' efforts before the Legislature. The leaderships of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters of Connecticut (UPFFA) and the Connecticut Council of Police Unions (Council 15) had made this issue a priority. A special acknowledgement goes out to the Chairs of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, Representative Kevin Ryan and Senator Edith Prague, and special thanks to Speaker of the House of Representatives, James Amann, who supported and guided this legislation through the process during the short session of the General Assembly.
A copy of Public Act 08-61 is as follows:
Substitute House Bill No. 5629
Public Act No. 08-61
AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2009) For the purpose of adjudication of claims for payment of benefits under the provisions of chapter 568 of the general statutes to a uniformed member of a paid municipal fire department or a regular member of a paid municipal police department or constable who began such employment on or after July 1, 1996, any condition or impairment of health caused by a cardiac emergency occurring to such member on or after the effective date of this section, while such member is in training for or engaged in fire duty at the site of an accident or fire, or other public safety operation within the scope of such member's employment for such member's municipal employer that results in death or temporary or permanent total or partial disability, shall be presumed to have been suffered in the line of duty and within the scope of such member's employment, unless the contrary is shown by a preponderance of the evidence, provided such member successfully passed a physical examination on entry into service conducted by a licensed physician designated by such department which examination failed to reveal any evidence of such condition. For the purposes of this section, "cardiac emergency" means cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction, and "constable" means any municipal law enforcement officer who is authorized to make arrests and has completed Police Officer Standards and Training Council certification pursuant to section 7-294a of the general statutes.
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| New Members And Union Officials Sworn In |
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On Thursday, December 13th 2018, Local 830 Swore in three new members along with Newly Elected officals. Sworn into Local 830 by Vice President Peter Brown were Madeline Jankowski, Ahmad Pasha, and Greg Petriccione. Also sworn in to roles of principle officers by Vice President Peter Brown were Billy Ireland - President, Whintey King - Secretary, and Anthony O'Marra.
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| 2/28/2022 172 Main Street Structure Fire |
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February 28, 2022
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire this morning, at 172 Main Street, at 2:00 am. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was pushing from the attic of a 2 story home, attached to the rear of a strip mall on the corner of Main and Center Avenue.
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| Donna Festa Memorial Fund |
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A special memorial fund has been set up in the memory of Donna Festa, daughter-in-law of Retired Norwalk Fire Fighter Pat Festa. Donna was involved in a tragic accident on February 2, 2008 that took her life. Her husband, Pat Jr. and her daughter were also involved and suffered serious injuries. The rehabilitation road is going to be long, so any donations would be appreciated. They can be sent to:
Donna Festa Memorial Fund
Post Office Box 110461
Trumbull, CT 06611
Please keep the family in your thoughts as they mourn and recover.
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