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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
18
19
11
18
11
9
14
14
18
18
16
7
18
19
11
18
11
9
14
14
18
18
EMS
33
22
30
24
30
21
11
14
17
17
29
29
33
22
30
24
30
21
11
14
17
17
29
29
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
173
277
| INCIDENT SUMMARY |
2006-2007
2007-2008
2007-2008
122
121
121
356
361
361
June 2009
6/2(Tu) 1930
6/4(Th) 1900
6/9(Tu) 1800
6/16(Tu)
930/1930
6/21(Sun)
6/23(Tu)
930/1930
6/30(Tu)
930/1930
6/4(Th) 1900
6/9(Tu) 1800
6/16(Tu)
930/1930
6/21(Sun)
6/23(Tu)
930/1930
6/30(Tu)
930/1930
Officers' Meeting
Pediatrics @ WCMH
Potluck/Annual Mtg.
Scene Size Up
Father's Day BBQ
Building Construction
Rehab/Baseline Vitals
Pediatrics @ WCMH
Potluck/Annual Mtg.
Scene Size Up
Father's Day BBQ
Building Construction
Rehab/Baseline Vitals
| AVFD Conducts Low-Visibility Operations Training Recently, members of the AVFD conducted two nights of training involving low-visibility environments. In a fire, smoke cuts visibility to zero and firefighters need to know how to conduct search, rescue, firefighting, and egress while completely unable to see. Fire command staff were also able to practice their ICS skills, while monitoring the interior operations while also running the overall incident. The training was conducted at the Lake Chaffee Fire House (Station 220). To create the low-visibility environment, artificial smoke was used. From this training, firefighters were able to hone critical skills needed in the event of a fire. |
| Ashford FireFighter Recruits off to Fire School Ashford FireFighter recruits, Shannon Robbins and Nelson Boutot will be members of the Spring 2009 FireFighter I class at the Willimantic Fire School. The program lasts several months and requires hundreds of hours of personal study, practice and preparation. While there, these new members will learn fire behavior, suppression, safety, HAZMAT and many other complex topics pertaining to Firefighting. The AVFD salutes Shannon and Nelson for their commitment to take up this training. |
| AVFD Participates in Fire Safety Instructor Certification Recently, members Charlie Sweetland and Tom Borgman participated in the Fire Safety Instructor Certification course, conducted at the Willimantic Fire School. The multi-month course included training on education and learning theory, motivation of students and the role of the Fire Service Instructor. Charlie and Tom spent many hours preparing various presentations, including a "final" which actually included teaching part of the course curriculum. With these Instructor certifications, the AVFD increases its commitment to providing a well-trained and motivated team dedicated to your safety. |
Tom Borgman teaching the next generation.