Feb 5 -
Connecticut DEP requested Darien FD to respond to a hazardous materials incident at the I-95 northbound rest area Monday, February 1, at 7:25 PM. A tractor trailer, containing about two dozen barrels of toxic and highly flammable chemicals, parked on the west side of the rest area. DEP and fire officials closed much of the rest area, according to published guidelines specific to the materials on board the truck.
A hazardous materials clean up company was called in by DEP. In the event the materials ignited, Darien firefighters were ready to fight the fire, close I-95, and evacuate the area.
It was determined that one of the barrels was ruptured in the truck. Our crews were on scene for five hours.
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Jan 24 -
Cub Scout Pack 118’s Bears learned the dangers of ice with Darien Firefighters when the department hosted a den meeting January 24.
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Jan 18 -
It is with great sorrow that the Darien Fire Department mourns the loss of past Chief Jim Miller, Jr.
Jimmy joined the department in 1978. He served as Lieutenant Ladder Company 43, and eventually became Chief of the Department.
Our warmest condolences extend to the Miller Family
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Dec 16 -
The auxiliary put on another fun-filled Christmas party, with Santa himself in attendance!
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Nov 16 -
Darien Fire Department’s 114th annual Dinner-Dance was held Sunday, November 15.
The event honored three members of the department for outstanding service:
- Joe Cowherd: Firefighter of the Year
- Gregg Karas: Officer of the Year
- Rob Munro: Special Honoree
Our thanks go to Joe, Gregg, and Rob for their hard work and dedication during 2009.
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Oct 26 -
An article in the Oct. 22, 2009 issue of the Darien News~Review profiles our training operations and facilities.
A video was also produced, and can be seen here.
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Sep 21 -
Darien Fire Department participated in the 2nd annual Red Cross Softball Tournament. The team finished second, for the second year in-a-row.
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May 6 -
Darien Fire Department has responded to six motor vehicle incidents in the last five days, including this truck fire at 2:30 AM on May 6. Many of these incidents took place simultaneously. It has been a tiresome week for our volunteers.
Photo by Shane Smith
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