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ASHFORD
Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly serving the citizens of Ashford since 1950!
Fire • EMS • Rescue
| P.O. Box 1 • Ashford, CT 06278 • (860) 429-9862 |
ASHFORD
Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly serving the citizens of Ashford since 1950!
Fire • EMS • Rescue
| P.O. Box 1 • Ashford, CT 06278 • (860) 429-9862 |
| Emergency Dial 9-1-1 |
| EVENTS |
| INCIDENT SUMMARY 2008/09 |
NOTE: Figures represent number of
calls.
calls.
| 9-11-01 Never Forget! |
NEWS
FIRE
16
7
16
7
EMS
33
22
33
22
MONTH
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
NOTE: All events are at Station 20
unless otherwise indicated.
unless otherwise indicated.
For more AVFD news, go to our News Archive
TOTAL
23
55
| INCIDENT SUMMARY |
2006-2007
2007-2008
2007-2008
122
121
121
356
361
361
Man Charged in Ashford Fire
FEBRUARY 29 - On Friday, police arrested a
Hampton man for allegedly setting a series of
fires in Ashford, Mansfield and Chaplin in
October of 2006. According to the Hartford
Courant, “Thomas M. Nedweden, 27, faces
charges of third-degree arson related to five
fires. In two of those cases, he also faces
charges of first-degree criminal mischief.” At
the time of his arrest, Nedweden was already
in custody for a probation violation and
unrelated arson charge for a barn fire in
Hampton. “Police dogs led investigators from
the scene to Nedweden's home on Kenyon
Road, and state police recognized him as a
Hampton man for allegedly setting a series of
fires in Ashford, Mansfield and Chaplin in
October of 2006. According to the Hartford
Courant, “Thomas M. Nedweden, 27, faces
charges of third-degree arson related to five
fires. In two of those cases, he also faces
charges of first-degree criminal mischief.” At
the time of his arrest, Nedweden was already
in custody for a probation violation and
unrelated arson charge for a barn fire in
Hampton. “Police dogs led investigators from
the scene to Nedweden's home on Kenyon
Road, and state police recognized him as a
Ashford firefighters extinguish the fire that reached a
structure adjacent to the destroyed barn Monday night.
Photo from the Willimantic Chronicle (copyright (c)
2006 Willimantic Chronicle 10/31/2006).
structure adjacent to the destroyed barn Monday night.
Photo from the Willimantic Chronicle (copyright (c)
2006 Willimantic Chronicle 10/31/2006).
suspect in the 2006 arsons in Ashford, Chaplin and Mansfield,” said the Courant. The Ashford
incident involved the fire at a barn on Pompey Hollow Road on Oct. 30, 2006. For more
information, go here.
incident involved the fire at a barn on Pompey Hollow Road on Oct. 30, 2006. For more
information, go here.
MARCH 6 - On Thursday, at about 9:30 p.m.,
the AVFD was dispatched to an automobile
accident on Route 44 near Upton Road. A
15-year-old Willimantic boy lost control of the
Nissan Altima he was driving and crashed into
a tree. Department members quickly secured
the scene and assessed the boy.
Unfortunately, he sustained a severe head
injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The boy was alone in the car and was too
young to have a license. For more information
on the incident, go here.
the AVFD was dispatched to an automobile
accident on Route 44 near Upton Road. A
15-year-old Willimantic boy lost control of the
Nissan Altima he was driving and crashed into
a tree. Department members quickly secured
the scene and assessed the boy.
Unfortunately, he sustained a severe head
injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The boy was alone in the car and was too
young to have a license. For more information
on the incident, go here.
Boy Dies in Car Crash
Results of a study showing inexperience (blue area) is
the leading cause of death among teenage drivers.
the leading cause of death among teenage drivers.
Mark Krnjaich (on the right), a kindergarten student
from Ashford School, won a ride to school in
ET220. When he arrived, his classmates were
present to meet him.
from Ashford School, won a ride to school in
ET220. When he arrived, his classmates were
present to meet him.
Fisherman's Breakfast a Success
APRIL 19 - On Saturday, April 19, the first day of fishing
season, the AVFD held its annual Fisherman's
Breakfast at Ashford School. Department members
arrived at 2 a.m. to prepare for the event. From 5 to 11
a.m., members served breakfast to more than 150
people. The AVFD would like to thank Melissa
Fletcher, Jim Rupert, and Tom Borgman for organizing
the event as well as all the members who donated
their time and the businesses that donated food and
raffle prizes.
season, the AVFD held its annual Fisherman's
Breakfast at Ashford School. Department members
arrived at 2 a.m. to prepare for the event. From 5 to 11
a.m., members served breakfast to more than 150
people. The AVFD would like to thank Melissa
Fletcher, Jim Rupert, and Tom Borgman for organizing
the event as well as all the members who donated
their time and the businesses that donated food and
raffle prizes.
APRIL 26 - For the first time in several years, the
Ashford Parent Teachers Organization held its
Spring Jamboree, and the AVFD was there to help
relaunch the event. The department gave tours of
its ambulance and a fire engine, demonstrated
fire safety and emergency equipment, and
disseminated safety information. In addition, the
AVFD arranged for the Connecticut Fire Academy
to bring its Kids' Safety House, a mobile trailer
with a kitchen and bedroom that fills with a
non-toxic smoke from which children practice
escaping. The department also raffled off a ride
to school in one of its engines to assist the PTO
in its fundraising operation.
Ashford Parent Teachers Organization held its
Spring Jamboree, and the AVFD was there to help
relaunch the event. The department gave tours of
its ambulance and a fire engine, demonstrated
fire safety and emergency equipment, and
disseminated safety information. In addition, the
AVFD arranged for the Connecticut Fire Academy
to bring its Kids' Safety House, a mobile trailer
with a kitchen and bedroom that fills with a
non-toxic smoke from which children practice
escaping. The department also raffled off a ride
to school in one of its engines to assist the PTO
in its fundraising operation.
AVFD Helps Relaunch Spring Jamboree
September 2008
02-Tu (1930)
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04-Th (1900)
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21-Sun (0930)
At school
21-Sun (Noon)
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At School
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09-Tu (1930)
04-Th (1900)
16-Tu
(930/1930)
17- Wed
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21-Sun (0930)
At school
21-Sun (Noon)
23-Tu (1930)
At School
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Officers Meeting
Regular Meeting
Skills/PEARSClass
@WCMH
Ladders Classroom
Probationary Class
Ladders Practical
Family Fun Day
Ladders Practical
Fire Police Class
CPR/AED
Regular Meeting
Skills/PEARSClass
@WCMH
Ladders Classroom
Probationary Class
Ladders Practical
Family Fun Day
Ladders Practical
Fire Police Class
CPR/AED
AVFD Mourns Passing of Detective Murray
MAY 3 - On Saturday, May 3rd, State Police Detective Craig Murray,
38 years old, passed away unexpectedly while camping with his
family in Ashford. Detective Murray served at Troop C in Tolland
since 1998 and became a familiar face to many department
members. He was a 13-year veteran of the state police and served
with distinction as the school resource officer for E.O. Smith High
School in Mansfield. He was loved and admired by both his
co-workers and the public that he served and will be greatly
missed. Detective Murray leaves behind his wife, Linda Murray, and
three children, Tyler, Alyssa, and Jasmine. For more information on
the life and legacy of Detective Murray, go here. Memorial
donations may be made to the Craig Murray Children's Education
Fund c/o Rose Roszczewski, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT
06076.
38 years old, passed away unexpectedly while camping with his
family in Ashford. Detective Murray served at Troop C in Tolland
since 1998 and became a familiar face to many department
members. He was a 13-year veteran of the state police and served
with distinction as the school resource officer for E.O. Smith High
School in Mansfield. He was loved and admired by both his
co-workers and the public that he served and will be greatly
missed. Detective Murray leaves behind his wife, Linda Murray, and
three children, Tyler, Alyssa, and Jasmine. For more information on
the life and legacy of Detective Murray, go here. Memorial
donations may be made to the Craig Murray Children's Education
Fund c/o Rose Roszczewski, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT
06076.
JUNE 1 - This spring, four members of the AVFD
completed training and exams at the Eastern
Connecticut Fire School in Willimantic. Two
members (Steve Parent and Ryan Will) completed
the entry-level firefighter program. The other two
(Roger Phillips and Will Krukoff) completed the
Firefighter II course. Firefighter certification
courses are physically and intellectually
challenging and require a tremendous time
commitment. Students in both programs must
participate in approximately 128 hours of
classroom and skills training. In addition, to be
certified, they have to pass practical skills and
written exams administered by the state.
completed training and exams at the Eastern
Connecticut Fire School in Willimantic. Two
members (Steve Parent and Ryan Will) completed
the entry-level firefighter program. The other two
(Roger Phillips and Will Krukoff) completed the
Firefighter II course. Firefighter certification
courses are physically and intellectually
challenging and require a tremendous time
commitment. Students in both programs must
participate in approximately 128 hours of
classroom and skills training. In addition, to be
certified, they have to pass practical skills and
written exams administered by the state.
Four More Certified As Firefighters
