07/30 MVA w/ Lifestar

Single vehicle crash - Sedan vs. Tree w/ hvy front end, passenger side damage (The vehicle never actually rolled over...just looked like it did.) A bystander dragged the victim from the car w/ thoughts of it being on fire (which it never was...just a lot of smoke from the engine & airbags.) 1 male (approx. early 20's) unconscious w/ shallow respirations - which was air lifted from the scene via Lifestar (lucky there was no passenger.) Also, the engine block was on the ground & front dash was sitting in the passenger seat. I guess you could say...he was 'lucky.'

07/28 MVA

Single vehicle crash - No EMS Transport(s)

07/27 MVA

Single vehicle crash (Car vs. Stonewall) - No EMS Transport(s)

07/25 MVA - Rollover

Single vehicle rollover - No EMS transport(s)

MVA - Car vs. Motorcycle

1 PT transported w/ minor injuries.

WARNING: HEAT ADVISORY

www.Weather.Gov

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1135 AM EDT SAT JUL 20 2013

...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

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/O.CON.KOKX.HT.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-130721T0000Z/
NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-
NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-
SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-WESTERN BERGEN-
WESTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN NASSAU-
1135 AM EDT SAT JUL 20 2013

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY...
  INTERIOR NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...WESTERN LONG ISLAND.

* HAZARDS...COMBINATION OF HIGH LEVELS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...95 TO 100 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER
  80S AND LOWER 90S AND DEW POINTS IN THE LOWER 70S.

* TIMING...HIGHEST HEAT INDEX VALUES WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...IF NO PROTECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN...INITIAL IMPACTS
  INCLUDE FATIGUE. SUNSTROKE...MUSCLE CRAMPS...AND/OR HEAT
  EXHAUSTION OR HEAT STROKE ARE ALSO POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND
HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT IS 100 TO 104 DEGREES
FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE HOURS. TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR
SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS
ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND
LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

07/19 MVA

07/19 MVA

07/19 MVA - Rollover

07/18 Hebron Structure Fire

Colchester's Engine1 & Engine3 responded mutual aid to Hebron for a working residential house fire.

07/17 MVA

07/17 Car vs. Building

07/16 CHFD Catches 'Work'

Engine 1 went to work extinguishing an outside fire involving 2 garbage cans.

07/14 CHFD Boat Training

07/12 Structure Fire

CHFD was dispatched for a refrigerator fire inside an attached, double bay garage. Upon arrival, units found a moderate smoke condition coming from the garage & the occupants evacuated. First due companies found a small fire inside the garage, which had already been k/d by the homeowner (with a dry chemical extinguisher & garden hose.) 1 line was stretched & placed into operation for overhaul. Companies found a moderate smoke condition throughout the building & minor fire extension in a crawl space within the 2nd floor. Units clear a short while later. FMO is investigating.

07/10 Bozrah Structure Fire

ColchesterFD responded full assignment to Bozrah for a detached garage fire.

07/09 Water Supply Class

ColchesterFD hosts a rural water supply class. Thanks to all who attended.

**This newly added dry hydrant is permanently located on Route 2 side of the Old Hartford Rd bridge (1050GPM). It is attached to a swivel which can be lowered into the water & placed into operation. Please see Deputy Chief Lee for further information. Training sessions will be scheduled shortly.**

07/05 MVA - Motorcycle Crash

Car vs. Motorcycle - 1 PT Transported w/ Minor Injuries.

07/05 MVA

TT Unit vs. Turkey (yes, the bird) - 1 PT Transported w/ Minor Injuries.

07/05 Stop & Shop LPG Fire

A small LPG explosion occurred inside the bakery section of stop & shop. Units arrived to find a small propane fed fire in the ceiling above the bakery ovens. The propane lines to the building were secured & crews began their investigation. Engine 1 secured a line to the FDC & Truck 1 went to the roof. Engine 2 (the second due Engine) stretched a 300ft, 2" line to the bakery. Crews were able to secure the gas line & contain the fire. LEL readings remained at 0 and companies cleared a short while later.