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Month: July 2025

Single Vehicle Crash On I-84 (Monday, July 28)

Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched to I-84 West around 21:55 Monday, July 28, on a reported vehicle down embankment prior to Exit 11.

First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan took initial command of the scene. The driver, a 44-year-old male, was able to self-extricate from their vehicle, a 2023 Honda CRV.

Engine 441, Tanker 9 and OIC 448 responded with crews.

The driver was checked for injuries, and declined transport.

Firefighters remained on scene while the vehicle was pulled up the embankment and loaded onto a wrecker. Sandy Hook cleared at 23:06. 

Training: Rope Rescue

Members spent the evening of Monday, July 28, learning rope rescue techniques with Tim from Mission CIT.

  • July 29, 2025 in News

Second Parade, Second Big Win Of The Season

Chief Capozziello, Deputy Chief Ryan Clark with his son, and Vice President Matt Dobson hold the Best Overall trophy following the Tunxis Hose Company Parade, July 12. Sandy Hook returned home with that trophy, the ladies won Best Ladies Auxiliary, and the company also received the honor for Traveling the Longest Distance.

Chief Capozziello and Junior Corps member Charlie Jeltema with the night’s big trophy.

  • July 13, 2025 in News

Car Fire Knocked Down Before Extending To Residence (Tuesday, July 1, 2025) 

Less than 30 minutes after returning from a successful forest rescue, Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Hook & Ladder were dispatched at 13:14 to a residence in Sandy Hook’s district for a possible car fire. The caller reported to dispatch that a vehicle in the driveway was in the driveway but not close to the house there. 

Chief Capozziello reported a fully involved fire upon arrival. Engine 441 responded with a full crew, as did Tanker 49 and Engine 111. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire. 

There were no injuries reported. Approximately 1,000 gallons of water was used. A fire marshal also responded to the scene. 

Hook & Ladder was released at 13:29, and Sandy Hook returned to service at 13:56.

Injured Hiker Rescued From Lower Paugussett (Tuesday, July 1, 2025)

Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 11:25 to Lower Paugussett State Forest for an injured hiker. First responders were told a 56-year-old female had fallen and may have broken a bone. She was conscious and alert but the injured area was beginning to swell. 

The hiker was approximately 1.25 miles into the forest along its Blue Zoar Trail. Boat access was being suggested as well. SHVFR Rescue 444 and Engine 442 responded with a crew. 

SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan was in command, and requested NUSAR and Hook & Ladder be added to the assignment. Both responded with boats. 

NVAC staged at Eichler’s Cove. 

Firefighters began walking the Blue Trail into the forest. CT DEEP was also notified of the incident. 

Contact with the patient was made around 12:07. She was transported via NUSAR’s boat to Eichler’s Cove. A medic was requested for pain management. 

The patient was loaded into an ambulance and checked by the medic, who was able to downgrade her status to BLS. 

Patient was transported and all units cleared from the area by 13:04.