Darien Volunteer Fire Department

After years of careful consideration and research, the department has embarked on a project to re-chassis the apparatus.  The metal structures that make up the original truck’s aerial boom, bucket, jacks, turntable, and superstructure, will be removed from the old Mack CF600 truck.  These structures will be inspected, overhauled, re-built, and tested at Seagrave Fire Apparatus.  These components will meet or exceed the standards of those that are new.

While the work is done to the original aerial components, a new truck is being built.  When complete, a new Seagrave Aerialscope will be returned to Darien, early in 2011.

This strategy saves the town about $300,000.  Additionally, the new tower ladder will have a single rear axle with a short overall vehicle length (for improved maneuverability), a low vehicle height (for fitting under railroad bridges), and will remain an extremely safe and versatile fire apparatus to serve Darien for another generation.

During this project, our brothers and sisters from Noroton and Noroton Heights Fire Departments will be providing us assistance with their aerial ladder trucks.

For more information:

• Drawing of the new apparatus
• Seagrave Fire Apparatus Aerialscope Re-Chassis Info
• Pictures of the work (coming soon)

This Sunday, June 27, from 9 to 12, the Darien Fire Department will host a breakfast benefit for Fred Tuccinardi.  Fred is a very active honorary member whose well-being dependents on frequent physical therapy, which is no longer paid by his medical insurance.

For more, see this article in the Darien Times

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It is with deep sorrow that Chief Weatherstone informs us that past NHFD member Bill Plank has passed away. Thursday (05/27) is the wake at Laurence’s Funeral Home. All available members please meet at Darien Fire between 6:30pm and  6:45pm in full dress uniform, if you do not have a uniform please come in a suit and tie.  At 6:45 Darien Fire will leave for the wake as a group in our fire apparatus.

Our warmest condolences extend to the Plank Family.

http://www.tributes.com/show/William-Plank-88613021

A fundraiser for the Town of Darien Firefighters’ Foundation is being held this weekend.  We hope to see you and your families there!

When: Saturday, May 22, 10 AM - 3 PM

Where:  Hindley Elementary School,  10 Nearwater Lane, Darien

To learn more about the foundation, please go to their homepage or simply click their link on the left side of ours!

“A recessed closet light sparks a fire that causes minor damage to the ceiling and the attic above.

Firefighters kept an attic fire from ripping through a Darien home at 12 Harriet Lane East in the wee hours Wednesday morning, fire officials say.”
(excerpt from DarienPatch article written by Cecelia Smith, April 28, 2010)

Read full article here:

http://darien.patch.com/articles/attic-fire-damages-darien-home

Darien Fire Dept. members rescued a cocker spaniel from the pond at Cherry Lawn Park on Wednesday morning.

The dog’s owner, who went into the pond attempting a rescue, and the dog, are doing OK.

For more information, visit Darien Patch (http://patch.darien.com), or click on this link

Firehouse Promotions, Inc. does not represent Darien Fire Department.  If they solicit a donation from you on our behalf, please be aware that they do not forward any of their proceeds to us.

All of our fundraising is managed in-house, with no third-party involvement.

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.

Cub Scout Pack 118’s Bears learned the dangers of ice with Darien Firefighters when the department hosted a den meeting January 24.  The water was 6″-8″ thick that day, which allowed for a safe demonstration.

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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