01/03 Chimney Fire

01/03 Cold Weather Warning

A wind chill warning is in effect for all of Connecticut.

WEATHER.COM: THE COMBINATION OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM THE SINGLE DIGITS TO 15 DEGREES WITH NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH WITH GUSTS OF 30 TO AS HIGH AS 35 MPH WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL VALUES RANGING FROM 0 TO -10. WIND CHILLS BELOW ZERO COULD LEAD TO FROSTBITE OR HYPOTHERMIA FOR ANYONE EXPOSED TO THE COLD.

01/02 MVA & Medical

While Colchester was handling the Structure fire on Lakeview Dr, Salem FD handled an MVA w/ extrication on Carli Boulevard & Bozrah FD responded to an ALS medical call on Canterbury Ln in Colchester. Thanks for the help guys!

01/02 Structure Fire

A chimney fire broke out into a structure fire during a mid afternoon snow storm on Thursday. Companies arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the rear of a 1½ story wood frame residence. The initial engine company laid a supply line & put 3 lines into operation on multiple floors. Vent & search crews were able to locate the fire in the walls & floors surrounding the chimney. Operations lasted approximately an hour until the fire was placed under control. Units cleared around 1500hrs after extensive overhaul was completed. No injuries - A K9 was saved by a bystander who kicked the rear door in & rescued it. Nice job sir!

01/01 Vehicle Fire

A jeep caught fire inside the garage of a split level 2 story wood frame house. The home owners were able to push the vehicle out into the driveway to keep the house from catching fire. 4 vehicle exposures & the exposure of the garage (<5ft away) were kept in check w/ only 1 of the exposure vehicles damaged from fire. No injuries. Units cleared shortly after.

01/01 Winter Storm Warning

Issued by The National Weather Service

New York City, NY
3:56 pm EST, Wed., Jan. 1, 2014

... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

... NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THURSDAY EVENING INTO FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND STRONG WINDS... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS... SOUTHERN CT AND THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY INCLUDING ORANGE... PUTNAM... ROCKLAND AND NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTIES.

* HAZARD TYPES... SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 TO 10 INCHES. ONE TO 2 INCHES ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE THURSDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR FOLLOWED BY A LULL. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PERIOD OF SNOW WILL REDEVELOP BY THURSDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY MORNING.

* WINDS... NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES... 7 TO 25 ABOVE.

* VISIBILITIES... ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.

* TIMING... FROM TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS... BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW... WOULD PRODUCE DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS FROM 5 DEGREES BELOW ZERO TO 15 DEGREES BELOW ZERO THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY WILL PRODUCE EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL... KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

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More Information

... A COASTAL STORM WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY SNOW... STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

Find more information here: Weather.com

12/30 Lebanon Structure Fire

Colchester sent a full assignment to Lebanon for a residential structure fire around 2200hrs. Crews encountered a fully involved 1.5 story wood frame building with numerous vehicle & building exposures. The fire was extinguished approximately an hour later. No human injuries - 1 K9 DOA.

Click HERE for pictures!

12/30 MVA - Vehicle vs. Building

No injuries - Minor damage to the building.

12/30 Dryer Fire

Minor dryer fire which was out on FD arrival - smoke condition in residence - No extension & no injuries.

12/27 MVA

2 Car crash - Head on - 1 PT transported w/ non-life threatening injuries.

12/26 Structure Fire

Chimney fire w/ minor extension into the house.

12/25 Chimney Fire

12/25 MVA

12/25 Christmas Home Safety

Check out HERE for more information from NIST.

12/22 MVA

SUV vs. Sedan - 3 PTs Transported - 2 Refusals

12/20 MVA

Vehicle vs. guardrail - Active gasoline leak. 2 PT refusals.

12/20 MVA

2 Vehicle crash - 2 PT refusals.

12/19 Colchester FD Badge Pinning

Congratulations to our newly promoted officer & newly hired firefighter!

Deputy Chief Donald Lee

Firefighter Matthew Demar

12/16 East Haddam Structure Fire

Colchester's Tanker responded to East Haddam for a residential Structure Fire.

12/10 MVA

12/10 MVA

12/10 MVA

12/08 MVA

Vehicle vs. Pole - 1 PT transported w/ non-life threatening injuries.

12/08 MVA

12/07 East Haddam Structure Fire

Colchester sent a Rescue, Engine, & Tanker to East Haddam for a residential structure fire near Lake Hayward.

12/03 MVA

Parum Rd

12/1 MVA - Car vs. Tree

Car vs. Tree - No injuries

Route 2 West IAO Exit 21

12/1 MVA's - Traffic Control

Route 2 closed from Colcheater-Glastonbury after icy road conditions caused 10+ MVA's.

11/28 Thanksgiving Safety Tips

THANKSGIVING SAFETY

Download these NFPA safety tips on Thanksgiving. (PDF, 868 KB)

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.

Safety tips

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
• Keep knives out of the reach of children.
• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
• Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button
• If using hot oil, do not over fill the pot before putting the Turkey in & ensure the burner is a safe distance away from the house.

For more visit: http://www.nfpa.org

11/27 MVA - Rollover

Route 2 Westbound @ Route 11

11/25 MVA 3rd Crash

Route 2 East Exit 16-17 - 3 Vehicles

11/25 MVA 2nd Crash

Route 2 East IAO Exit 17 - 2 Vehivles - PTs transported w/o life threatening injuries.

11/25 MVA

Route 2 East 17-18

CFA Recruit Class #52 Graduation

CT Fire Academy Recruit Class #52 Graduation

Date: Friday, December 6, 2013

Time: 01:30pm

Location: The Parsons Government Center, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT, 06460

Parking: The parking lot adjacent to Daniel Wasson Baseball Field will be reserved for the Graduation. Over flow parking is provided on the "B" side of the Parsons Center/Courthouse.

All are welcomed to attend!

11/24 RED FLAG WARNING

345 PM EST SAT NOV 23 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY FOR CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF WILDFIRES...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF WILDFIRES...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY.

* AFFECTED AREA...LOWER HUDSON VALLEY...NEW YORK CITY...LONG ISLAND...NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT.
* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 25 PERCENT.
* TIMING...FROM LATE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON ON SUNDAY.
* IMPACTS...RAPID FIRE SPREAD IF IGNITION OCCURS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND DRY FUELS WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

***NO BURNING IN COLCHESTER TODAY!***

11/24 MVA

SUV vs. Pickup Truck - 2 Transported w/o life threatening injuries.

11/22 East Hampton MVA - Lifestar

ColchesterFD sent 1 Engine mutual aid to East Hampton for a serious MVA w/ both Lifestars - 2 PT's transported w/ life threatening injuries & 1 DOA.

11/22 MVA

MVA - Vehicle into the woods

11/21 Montville Structure Fire

Colchester's Tanker responded mutual aid to Montville for a large detached garage fire - Called in by Lifestar.

11/21 MVA

Vehicle vs. Motorcycle

11/20 MVA - Rollover

Rollover - Center Median

11/20 MVA - Lifestar

SUV Rollover - Double ejection - 1 PT transported by Lifestar & 1 PT transported by ambulance w/ life threatening injuries.

11/19 Appliance Fire

Microwave Fire

11/17 Brush Fire

11/17 MVA

Car vs. Guard rail - No injuries

11/16 MVA - Vehicle vs. Pole

11/05 MVA

11/01 Vehicle Fire