Sandy Hook Wins First Parade Of 2025 Season, June 28 In Beacon Falls
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue won Best Overall at its first parade of the season, June 28 in Beacon Falls.
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue won Best Overall at its first parade of the season, June 28 in Beacon Falls.
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.
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.