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# Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company

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- [LobsterFest In The Books For Another Year](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/06/12/lobsterfest-in-the-books-for-another-year/) - Hundreds of people joined Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company members, friends, family and other volunteers for this year's LobsterFest, which was presented at our main station Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2026. Thank you to everyone who played any role in presenting this event, a major fundraiser for our company. We hope everyone
- [2026-27 Officers Elected](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/07/01/2026-27-officers-elected/) - June 1, 2026: Front row from left is Chief Anthony Capozziello, Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley, Deputy Chief Ryan Clark, and First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan. Standing from left are Engineers Steve Stohl, Kyle Keeping, Kevin Keohan, Jon Doyle and Leslie Richards; First Engineer and Commissioner Tim Whelan; President Bradley Richardson; Lieutenant Archie Paloian; Vice President
- [Tractor-Trailer Rollover Near Rochambeau Bridge (May 9, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/05/12/tractor-trailer-rollover-near-rochambeau-bridge-may-9-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a medic were dispatched just before 0100 May 9 to I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for a reported tractor trailer truck rollover with injuries. When en route first responders were advised the driver was speaking, but the extent of any injuries was still unknown.
- [Early Morning Vehicle vs Pole (May 10, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/05/13/early-morning-vehicle-vs-pole-may-10-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 03:55 May 10 for a reported vehicle vs pole in the area of Grays Plain at High Rock roads. Onstar had alerted dispatch to the crash, which deployed the vehicle’s airbags. Onstar was reportedly able to make contact with the driver. Chief Capozziello arrived
- [Vehicle Rollover & Fire (May 5, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/05/12/vehicle-rollover-fire-may-5-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR, Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched at 15:32 May 5 to Berkshire Road near its intersection with High Rock Road for a reported one vehicle rollover. First responders were also alerted that the vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Traverse, was on fire with one occupant still inside.
- [Mutual Aid To Southbury For Large Brush Fire (May 4, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/05/12/mutual-aid-to-southbury-for-large-brush-fire-may-4-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR provided mutual aid in Southbury on May 4 after a large brush fire broke out in the Purchase area. A request was received for our brush truck and manpower, which responded to Brown Brook Road in Southbury at 13:53 May 5. Truck 448 also responded with three additional firefighters. Roxbury VFD and
- [Gas Tanker vs Cargo Van (Thursday, April 30) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/05/01/gas-tanker-vs-cargo-van-thursday-april-30/) - Sandy Hook VFR, in addition to Botsford Fire Rescue and Newtown Hook & Ladder Co #1, was dispatched to South Main Street at Meadow Brook Road at 11:57 April 30 for a reported tanker truck vs minivan with injuries. Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps was already en route following the initial calls to dispatch. As firefighters
- [Minor Injuries Follow Tractor-Trailer Rollover (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/04/12/minor-injuries-follow-tractor-trailer-rollover-tuesday-april-7-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and CT State Police were dispatched at 0509 April 7 to I-84 West for a reported tractor-trailer rollover with possible injury.
- [18th Annual CSFA Hall of Fame Induction Dinner (April 2, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/04/09/18th-annual-csfa-hall-of-fame-induction-dinner-april-2-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR members were among the 500+ people at this year's CSFA Hall of Fame Dinner.
- [Fuel Spill On I-84 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/04/02/fuel-spill-on-i-84-tuesday-march-31-2026/) - CT State Police and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle accident with fluid spill at 20:18 March 31. The caller of a 2024 Mac Anthem tractor-trailer told dispatch his truck had been traveling in the center lane of three on I-84 West approaching Exit 11 when he struck something in Fuel Spill On I-84 (Tuesday, March 31, 2026)
- [Garage Fire Stopped Before Extending Into Home (Botsford Fire district; Saturday, March 28, 2026) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/31/garage-fire-botsford-march-28-2026/) - All of Newtown’s fire companies were dispatched at 14:30 to a home on High Bridge Road, within Botsford Fire Rescue’s district, for a reported garage fire. The first firefighter to arrive on scene, a Botsford Fire Rescue firefighter reported fire showing from the C side of the garage and the breezeway between the home and
- [Three-Vehicle Chain Reaction During Morning Rush (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/27/three-vehicle-chain-reaction-during-morning-rush-wednesday-march-25-2026/) - (Newtown Bee photo; used with permission) Connecticut State Police, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 07:33 to I-84 West near Exit 11 for a reported three-car crash with unknown injuries. Dispatch was reporting one pregnant female was requesting evaluation. NVAC’s 97-2 arrived within minutes, and reported the
- [Back To Basics: Chainsaw Training (Monday, March 23, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/25/back-to-basics-chainsaw-training-monday-march-23-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR welcomed Mission CIT instructors Eric and Justin for an evening training session. Members broke into two groups, with one session focused on chainsaws and the other going over roof saws. Each instructor covered basic checks, safe use and applications before the groups rotated between the two stations.
- [2-Vehicle Crash Sends Three to the Hospital (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/23/2-vehicle-crash-sends-three-to-the-hospital-tuesday-march-17-2026/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Newtown Hook & Ladder, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a paramedic and Newtown Police Department were dispatched at 07:59 Tuesday, March 17, to Wasserman Way east of Oakview Road for a reported head-on collision between two vehicles with possible extrication needed. SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan arrived on scene
- [Dryer Fire in Hook & Ladder's District (Saturday, March 14, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/19/dryer-fire-in-hook-ladders-district-saturday-march-14-2026/) - Newtown Hook & Ladder was dispatched at 11:39 after a resident contacted dispatch for their neighbor, who was reporting a possible outside fire on Meadow Road. Hook & Ladder First Assistant Chief Dan Gindraux was first to arrive on scene and confirmed a two-story dwelling with smoke showing. All companies were dispatched at that time
- [Utility Truck Rollover Closes Wasserman Way (Sunday, March 8, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/03/11/utility-truck-rollover-closes-wasserman-way-sunday-march-8-2026/) - Sandy Hook VFR, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched at 13:42 to Wasserman Way at Nunnawauk Road after SHVFR Deputy Chief Ryan Clark and Second Engineer Bruce Clark pulled up to a rollover with possible injuries. DC Clark reported a utility truck had rolled over and was actively leaking fluids into nearby
- [2-Vehicle Crash On I-84 West  (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/02/16/2-vehicle-crash-on-i-84-west-wednesday-february-11-2026/) - CT State Police, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 11:27 am Wednesday, February 11 to I-84 West between the Bancroft Road overpass and the Exit 11 offramp for a reported two-vehicle crash with injuries. SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan took command upon arrival and confirmed a
- [Two-Car Crash On Berkshire Road (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2026/01/22/two-car-crash-on-berkshire-road-tuesday-january-20-2026/) - Berkshire Road was closed for over an hour and two people were sent to the hospital following a pre-dawn crash.
- [EV Driver Uninjured After Vehicle Goes Over Guardrail, Down Embankment (Tuesday, September 16, 2025) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/09/20/ev-driver-uninjured-after-vehicle-goes-over-guardrail-down-embankment-tuesday-september-16-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR was dispatched at 15:38 to the area of 186 Berkshire Road, between that road’s intersections with Tanglewood Lane and Thunder Ridge Road, for a reported vehicle in ditch. Newtown Police were already on the scene and reporting no injuries. Upon arrival, Lieutenant Archie Paloian confirmed a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt that had been
- [Driver Uninjured After Vehicle Drives Partially Into Building (Monday, November 24, 2025) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/11/26/driver-uninjured-after-vehicle-drives-partially-into-building-monday-november-24-2025/) - Multiple first responder angencies were dispatched at 10:30 Monday, November 24, to Queen Street Shopping Center for a reported car into building with possible entrapment.
- [2025 Fill the Fire Truck: Newtown Firefighters Collect Food & Donations for FAITH Pantry](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/11/24/2025-fill-the-fire-truck-newtown-firefighters-collect-food-donations-for-faith-pantry/) - Newtown’s five fire companies came together for the 2025 Fill The Fire Truck for FAITH Food Pantry, collecting donations just ahead of Thanksgiving. Thanks to everyone who supported this important cause and helped make the 23rd annual event a success. Together, the community donated 63 boxes of food, 64 turkeys, and $1,590 in cash and
- [Back To Basics Training: Driver Recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/11/10/back-to-basics-training-driver-recert/) - Members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue spent part of the morning of Sunday, November 9 doing driver recertification. Stations and courses were set up at multiple locations withing our district, where drivers were tested on different pieces of apparatus. Pump operations were also tested during the annual training. First Engineer Tim Whelan monitors
- [Early Morning Single Vehicle Rollover (Sunday, November 23)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/11/23/early-morning-single-vehicle-rollover-sunday-november-23/) - First responders were dispatched to the area of 1 Riverside Road at 02:06 Sunday, November 23, for a reported one-vehicle rollover with entrapment.
- [Fire Prevention Week Visit To Local Preschool](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/10/11/fire-prevention-week-visit-to-local-preschool/) - ACES International Preschool and Childcare Center welcomed Engineer Steve Stohl and Fire Police-Firefighter Shannon Will for a fire prevention presentation on October 10.
- [Halstead Named Fairfield County Fire Chiefs 2025 Bill Halstead Firefighter Of The Year ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/10/23/halstead-named-fairfield-county-fire-chiefs-2025-bill-halstead-firefighter-of-the-year/) - Karin Halstead was named the Fairfield County Fire Chiefs 2025 Bill Halstead Firefighter of The Year during the association's annual meeting on October 22.
- [23rd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/10/04/23rd-annual-fallen-firefighters-memorial-service/) - Members of SHVFR attended for the 23rd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial on September 28, 2025.
- [Best Overall in Bridgewater (Friday, August 15, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/08/15/best-overall-in-bridgewater-friday-august-15-2025/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue won Best Overall — the fourth consecutive award of that merit this season — at Bridgewater Country Fair Fireman's Parade.
- [Four Trophies From State Convention  (Sunday, September 14, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/09/14/four-trophies-from-state-convention-sunday-september-14-2025/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue won four trophies following the 142nd Firefighters Convention Parade in Orange. Firefighters earned Best Appearing in Coats, Best Appearing Color Guard and Most Firefighters in Line. Our Ladies Auxiliary won Best Appearing Ladies Auxiliary-Runner Up. Congratulations to Middlebury Volunteer FD, who won Best Overall.
- [Hiker Rescued From State Forest (Tuesday, July 29) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/08/04/hiker-rescued-from-state-forest-tuesday-july-29/) - Sandy Hook VFR, Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched at 14:41 to the Lower Paugussett State Forest for a female hiker who called for help after beginning to suffer heat symptoms. The day was hot and humid, with record breaking temperatures in the high 90s. Sandy Hook VFR First
- [Second Parade, Second Big Win Of The Season](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/13/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
- [Training: Rope Rescue](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/29/training-rope-rescue/) - Members spent the evening of Monday, July 28, learning rope rescue techniques with Tim from Mission CIT.
- [Best Overall In Thomaston](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/08/04/best-overall-in-thomaston/) - Sandy Hook VFR and its Ladies Auxiliary went 3-for-3 with another CT Parade Marshals Association win on August 2, this time picking up Best Overall at Thomaston Volunteer FD Carnivla's parade.
- [LobsterFest 2025 in the books](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/06/09/lobsterfest-2025-in-the-books/) - Despite two days of challenging weather, LobsterFest 2025 is in the books. We thank everyone who joined us during Friday’s heat and/or Saturday’s rain. Mark your calendars now: next year’s LobsterFest will be Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2026.
- [Single Vehicle Crash On I-84 (Monday, July 28)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/30/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.
- [Driver Uninjured After Full Vehicle Fire (Monday, February 10, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/02/11/driver-uninjured-after-full-vehicle-fire-monday-february-10-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR was dispatched at 22:45 Monday, February 10 to Berkshire Road in front of its substation for a reported car fire. Firefighters were informed that the driver of a vehicle was reporting the car on fire, with the driver safely out of the vehicle. Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley was first on the
- [Sandy Hook Wins First Parade Of 2025 Season, June 28 In Beacon Falls](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/02/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.
- [Car Fire Knocked Down Before Extending To Residence (Tuesday, July 1, 2025) ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/02/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
- [Injured Hiker Rescued From Lower Paugussett (Tuesday, July 1, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/07/02/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
- [Fire Destroys Barn; Animals & Homeowners Safe (Saturday, June 21, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/06/22/fire-destroys-barn-animals-homeowners-safe-saturday-june-21-2025/) - All five Newtown companies were dispatched at 16:19 Saturday to a reported barn fire at 83 Toddy Hill Road, within Sandy Hook’s district. The barn was lost, and there was damage to multiple vehicles, but there were no injuries to animals, the homeowners nor any firefighters.
- [Church Hill Road car fire (Monday, June 23, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/06/24/church-hill-road-car-fire-monday-june-23-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Hook & Ladder responded early Monday morning to a car fire on Church Hill Road, in Hook & Ladder’s district.
- [Training: Ladders (Monday, April 28, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/04/30/training-ladders-monday-april-28-2025/) - Members spent the evening of April 28 working with ladders.
- [Training: Stabilization & Extrication (Sunday, May 4, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/05/10/training-stabilization-extrication-sunday-may-4-2025/) - Sandy Hook firefighters spent the morning with instructors from Mission CIT, who went over stabilization of vehicles before extricating patients.
- [Back To Basics Training: Forcible Entry (Sunday, March 9, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/04/03/back-to-basics-training-forcible-entry-sunday-march-9-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR memembers spent the morning of Sunday, March 9, training with MissionCIT, whose instructors lectured on forcible entry.
- [Driver Uninjured, Vehicle Destroyed By Fire During Morning Rush Hour (Thursday, April 3, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/04/03/driver-uninjured-vehicle-destroyed-by-fire-thursday-april-3-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR responded to a fully involved car fire during rush hour Thursday, April 3. The driver was able to escape without injury.
- [Back To Basics Training: Airpacks (Sunday, January 12, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/01/13/back-to-basics-training-airpacks-sunday-january-12-2025/) - Sandy Hook VFR started the new year with its first training session of the month, led by MissionCIT Instructors Bill Stacey and Tim DeBaise. The focus was on airpacks. Members began with a brief classroom session, during which they went over the equipment and uses in different scenarios.
- [Structure Fire In Botsford Displaces Two (Friday, January 3, 2025)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2025/01/05/structure-fire-in-botsford-displaces-two/) - Sandy Hook VFR, along with all other Newtown companies, was dispatched at 21:34 January 3 to a home in Botsford's district on a report of flames coming from the chimney there and the home filling with smoke. A Botsford firefighter was on scene within three minutes and confirmed a working fire.
- [2024 Halloween Walk](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/10/30/2024-halloween-walk/) - SHVFR Firefighter-Fire Police Shannon Will (left) and Engineer Leslie Richards (second from left) shared a table with members of Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the annual Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity Halloween Walk. Dozens of children met first responders, showed off their Halloween costumes, and selected from candy and non-candy treats. Bill Glass photo Bill
- [Clark Named 2024 SHVFR Firefighter Of The Year](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/01/clark-named-2024-shvfr-firefighter-of-the-year/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Captain Stephen Clark has been named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year on Monday, June 3.
- [First Parade of the Season: Best Overall In Beacon Falls](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/13/first-parade-of-the-season-best-overall-in-beacon-falls/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company won Best Overall ini its first parade of the season, July 6 in Beacon Falls.
- [Driver Very Lucky After Tree Crashes On Vehicle (Sunday, July 14, 2024)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/15/driver-very-lucky-after-tree-crashes-on-vehicle-sunday-july-14-2024/) - Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps were dispatched at 14:40 to Berkshire Road west of Checkerberry Lane for a reported tree vs vehicle, with wires involved. While en route, firefighters were told a transformer may be involved. They were also told the driver of the vehicle was already out of the vehicle. Eversource was
- [Sandy Hook Picks Up Second Straight Best Overall Win](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/15/sandy-hook-picks-up-second-straight-best-overall-win/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company went 2-for-2 on Saturday, July 13, winning its second Best Overall title in as many Connecticut Parade Marshals Association (CPMA) events this season. The second win came following the Tunxis Hose Fire Department's 131st Anniversary Firemen's Parade. Sandy Hook continues to defend its CPMA State Championship, won for
- [Wildfire Alert-Outside Fire Ban Reminder](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/11/20/wildfire-alert-outside-fire-ban-reminder/) - Wildfire smoke is going to be seen and smelled locally today and probably tomorrow.Wildfire smoke is going to be seen and smelled locally today and probably tomorrow, the result of a massive wildfire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where crews have been working for more than 24 hours.
- [Paloian Receives Award Of Merit](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/09/30/paloian-receives-award-of-merit/) - SHVFR Lieutenant Archie Paloian was presented an award of merit by the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, September 21 at West Haven High School. Paloian received the Citation For Meritorious Service in recognition of “rendering a service beyond the ordinary course of duty.” On July 14, Paloian was the first to arrive at a home on
- [Best Fire Department In Hometown Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/09/07/best-fire-department-in-hometown-parade/) - Sandy Hook VFR celebrated Labor Day by appearing in our hometown parade, and returned home with another Best Fire Department title.
- [Fourth Straight Best Overall Parade Win](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/08/17/fourth-straight-best-overall-parade-win/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company went 4-for-4 on Friday, August 16, winning its third Best Overall title in as many Connecticut Parade Marshals Association events this season.
- [Sandy Hook Picks Up Third Straight Best Overall Win](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/08/04/sandy-hook-picks-up-third-straight-best-overall-win/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company went 3-for-3 on Saturday, August 3, winning its third Best Overall title in as many Connecticut Parade Marshals Association (CPMA) events this season. The third win came following the Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Firefighters Parade. Sandy Hook continues to defend its CPMA State Championship, won for the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company went 3-for-3 on August 3, winning its third Best Overall title in as many Connecticut Parade Marshals Association events this season.
- [Church Hill Road Overpass Renamed To Honor Chief Halstead](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/24/church-hill-road-overpass-renamed-to-honor-chief-halstead/) - Local and state officials joined Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and other guests on July 20 to dedicate a local bridge in honor of our late chief.
- [Training: Ladder & Exterior Ops](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/23/training-ladder-exterior-ops/) - Another great night of training, this time ladder ops and exterior ops with Mission CIT. A briefing was followed by multiple stations to work at.
- [LobsterFest 2024 is in the books!](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/06/11/lobsterfest-2024-is-in-the-books/) - Over the two nights of Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, we cooked and served 2,050 lobsters and 770 steaks. We also sold dozens of hamburger and hot dog meals, and many guests enjoyed offerings from our raw bar. Thank you to everyone who made all of this possible. We appreciate everyone who helped make this
- [35th Anniversary LobsterFest In The Books](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/07/01/2024-lobsterfest-in-the-books/) - Friday & Saturday, June 7-8, 2024 Thirty-five years ago, what started out as a humble fundraiser for Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company's golden anniversary is now a bustling annual tradition. This year, on June 7 and 8, the members of the company — assisted by dozens of additional family members, friends and other
- [LobsterFest 2024](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/05/07/lobsterfest-2024/) - LobsterFest 2024 will be Friday, June 7, 5-9 pm; and Saturday, June 8, 4-9 pm, at our main station, 18-20 Riverside Road. Full lobster or steak dinner tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Advance tickets are available cash or check only. Credit and debit cards will also be accepted AT THE DOOR
- [Three Companies Respond To Car Vs Pole With Extrication](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/02/23/three-companies-respond-to-car-vs-pole-with-extrication/) - Sandy Hook VFR was dispatched with Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a medic at 07:13 to a reported motor vehicle accident with extrication on Swamp Road, in Botsford's district. Dispatch was reporting the driver's side of a car had crashed into a utility pole, trapping the driver, who was injured. A Newtown
- [Fully Involved Car Fire Further Snarls Morning Rush Hour Traffic](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/01/17/fully-involved-car-fire-further-snarls-morning-rush-hour-traffic/) - Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Hook & Ladder were dispatched at 07:47 for a possible vehicle fire on I-84 West between Exits 10 and 9, in Hook & Ladder's first due district.Fire Police Shannon Will was first to arrive at the vehicle and confirmed it was burning. The elderly male driver
- [Driver Safe After Fire Engulfs & Destroys Camry](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/02/21/driver-safe-after-fire-engulfs-destroys-camry/) - Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Hook & Ladder were dispatched at 13:07 for a reported car fire on I-84 West between Exits 11 and 10. Fire Police Shannon Will confirmed the vehicle was just east of the Church Hill Road overpass and fully involved. The male driver of the vehicle, a
- [2023 STATE CHAMPIONS - CT State Parade Marshal Association](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/09/21/2023-state-champions-ct-state-parade-marshal-association/)
- [Training: Bailout Recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/02/11/training-bailout-recert/) - Mission CIT-FTI Instructor Pete Morotto speaks with members of Sandy Hook VFR during bailout recert training.
- [Propane Tank Fire Creates Minor Damage To Home Exterior](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/01/20/propane-tank-fire-creates-minor-damage-to-home-exterio/) - Saturday, January 20, 2024: All five of Newtown's fire companies were dispatched at 21:45 for a reported structure fire in Sandy Hook's district. The owners of a Cricket Trail home reported their propane tanks were burning, with direct exposure to their dwelling. SHVFR Chief Anthony Capozziello was on scene at 21:52 and confirmed that while flames had
- [Two-Vehicle Crash On Icy Zoar Road](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/01/18/two-vehicle-crash-on-icy-zoar-road/) - Thursday, January 18, 2024: Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Police were dispatched to Zoar Road west of its intersection with Bennetts Bridge Road at 16:41 for a reported two-vehicle crash with no injuries. Firefighters and local police were just clearing from a crash on Berkshire, just south of its intersection with Zoar, as the call
- [Sunday Morning Rollover On Toddy Hill Road](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2024/01/14/sunday-morning-rollover-on-toddy-hill-road/) - January 14, 2024: Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a paramedic and Newtown police all responded at 0600 Sunday, January 14, after dispatch was notified of a crash on Toddy Hill Road through an automated vehicle alert system. Newtown PD were first on the scene and confirmed a vehicle on its
- [Christmas Trees (and more!) Sale Done For The Season](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/12/16/christmas-trees-and-more-sale-done-for-the-season/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue sold its final tree of the 2023 season on Saturday, December 9, just 3½ weeks into this year's sales season. THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a tree, wreath, kissing ball and/or cemetery box this year. We appreciate your support. Merry Christmas!
- [Bucket Truck Rollover At Exit 11 Offramp-Wasserman Way Corner](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/11/28/boom-truck-rollover-at-exit-11-offramp-wasserman-way-corner/) - Tuesday, November 28, 2023: Sandy Hook VFR, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Newtown PD were dispatched at 10:21 to Wasserman Way near the Exit 11 offramp for a reported truck rollover there. The driver was reportedly uninjured. Upon arrival, Chief Capozziello confirmed the rollover and that the driver was out of the vehicle and uninjured.
- [First Weekend of Christmas Trees Sale](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/11/27/first-weekend-of-christmas-trees-sale/) - THANK YOU for a very good first weekend of sales! We sold 272 trees during the first weekend of our 2023 Christmas Trees (& More!) Sale. The first sale on Friday was to a woman heading directly to Maryland, one of the final sales on Sunday was to Erica F (pictured), who was taking hers home
- [Successful Fill The Fire Trucks ](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/11/18/successful-fill-the-fire-trucks/) - Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Fill The Fire Truck — conducted Saturday, November 18, at Big Y and Sand Hill Plaza — another successful pre-Thanksgiving event to fill the shelves at FAITH Food Pantry. Between the two locations, firefighters collected 47 turkeys and 7 hams, filled 90 boxes with miscellaneous donations, and
- [2-Car MVA On Berkshire Road](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2022/12/10/2-car-mva-on-bershire-road/) - Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance were dispatched at 07:48 for a reported two-vehicle MVA with injuries on Berkshire Road near Skidmore Lane. NVAC arrived on the scene and confirmed minor injuries, and advised SHVFR that fluids were in the roadway. Sandy Hook First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan arrived soon after and confirmed the
- [RIP George Lockwood Sr](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/11/13/rip-george-lockwood-sr/) - Life Member George Lockwood Sr died Sunday, November 12, at his home. At the time of his death, George was the senior-most member of our company, having given 71+ years to our company. He joined Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue on his 16th birthday.
- [WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/2023/09/30/website-under-construction/) - Welcome to the new website for Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Please be patient while we rebuild our online home. Remember, in the event of an emergency call 911. For Routine Calls our main station can be reached at 203-270-4392. The station is not manned 24/7 so leave

## Pages

- [Welcome to Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue!](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/) - Time to tee up with your favorite firefighters! See details in the flier above and watch our social media platforms for updates. Registration is now open and available through Venmo. Additional information is available via email to SandyHookGolf@gmail.com Our Mission The mission of the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. is to strive for excellence
- [OFFICER HISTORY](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/officer-history/) - OFFICER HISTORY June 1, 2026: Front row from left is Chief Anthony Capozziello, Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley, Deputy Chief Ryan Clark, and First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan. Standing from left are Engineers Steve Stohl, Kyle Keeping, Kevin Keohan, Jon Doyle and Leslie Richards; First Engineer and Commissioner Tim Whelan; President Bradley Richardson; Lieutenant Archie
- [Outstanding Member of the Year](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/firefighter-of-the-year/) - The Outstanding Member of the Year Award is given out annually and it recognizes the significant contributions, achievements and longterm dedication of the individual. Names of nominees are given to a committee by peers. Performance of duties, motivation, teamwork, and leadership go into determining the award recipient. June 2, 2025: 2025 Outstanding Member of the Year John Moore is
- [Dashboard Home](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/dashboard-home/)
- [Ladies Auxiliary](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/ladies-auxiliary/) - -July 2024 The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary is a dedicated group of women who support the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. The auxiliary provides assistance with events, fundraising, and community outreach, enabling the fire company to better serve the community. Their efforts demonstrate the power of volunteerism and community
- [Apparatus](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/apparatus/) - Brush 445 2012 BRAT Ford F-550 Engine 441 2010 Pierce Rescue/Pumper Engine 442 2003 E-One Pumper 1,000 gallons/1,250 gpm pump OIC Truck 2007 Ford F-350 Pickup Quad 446 2007 Quad Quint 440 2022 E-One 100' Quint 1,500 gpm pump Rescue 444 2016 Rescue 1 Walk-Around Rescue 20' Rescue 1 heavy duty Walk-Around rescue on 2016
- [About Us](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/about-us/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is an all volunteer agency. We provide support to the rest of the fire companies within the town of Newtown and through mutual aid agreements to surrounding communities. We have two stations equipped with apparatus to respond quickly. Our main station is at 18-20 Riverside Road, and our substation is at 249 Berkshire Road
- [Chiefs](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/chiefs/) - SANDY HOOK'S FIRE CHIEFS Anthony Capozziello, 2022- William Halstead, 1978-2022 Donald Lewis, 1976-1978 Michael Lucas Jr, 1975-1976 Herbert Lewis, 1960-1975 Hiram Hanlon, 1938-1960
- [Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/sandy-hook-memorial/) - The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial is at 32 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482. When traveling east on Riverside Road, its entrance is the fifth driveway on the right past our main station (18-20 Riverside Road). The memorial opened on Sunday, November 20, 2022, and honors the 6 female educators and 20 children who died
- [Donate](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/donate/) - We are pleased to offer you the ability to donate to our organization online. Click the "Donate" button below and you will be directed to a PayPal™ secure page to enter your credit card information and make your donation. We greatly appreciate your generous donation and will continue to work hard to keep our community
- [Fire Prevention](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/fire-prevention/) - It is the mission of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc., to strive for excellence in the performance of prevention of loss of life, personal injury and damage from fire, medical and other emergencies of any or all persons when called upon. We shall do this by maintaining a high standard of training and
- [Recent Calls](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/recent-calls-2/)
- [Tribute](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tribute/) - NEVER FORGOTTEN A tribute to deceased members who helped make us who we are today. Al Burkert: Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Assistant Chief Clifford A. Richardson (July 8, 1939-October 28, 2006): Firefighter, Commissioner, Vice President, President Herbert Lewis Jr: Chief Donald Bailey: Firefighter, Engineer; and Hiram Hanlon: Chief Bob Sturges (September 11, 1920-September 3, 2005): Firefighter, Fire Police Richard
- [Fallen Firefighters](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/fallen-firefighters/) - This page represents the men and women who have recently lost their lives while serving their community. For more information, you are encouraged to visit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Feb 22, 2023: Ethan Quillen, Lieutenant - Paw Paw, MI Feb 21, 2023: Paul Cloutier, Firefighter - Webster, MA Feb 19, 2023: Steven Smith, Chief
- [Contact Us](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/contact-us/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Mailing Address PO Box 783Sandy Hook, CT 06482 Physical Address 18-20 Riverside RoadSandy Hook, CT 06482 Emergencies dial 911 Non-emergency call 203-270-4392
- [Links gallery](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/links-gallery/) - Annual Golf Tournament https://www.sandyhookvolunteerfirerescueannualgolftournament.com Botsford Fire Rescue http://botsfordfirerescue.com Connecticut Fire Academy http://ct.gov/cfpc/site/default.asp Mesothelioma & Firefighters http://www.asbestos.com Middlebury Vol. Fire Dept. http://middleburyfire.org Monroe Fire Dept. http://monroefire.com Newtown Hook & Ladder http://newtownhookandladder.com/ Southbury Volunteer Fireman's Assoc. Inc. http://southburyfire.com Stepney Fire http://www.stepneyfire.com Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company http://stevensonfire.com Tom Ashmore Ent., Inc. http://ashmoreentinc.com/Ashmore/Home_Page.html Woodbury Vol. Fire Dept. http://woodburyfd.org
- [Junior Corps](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/junior-corps/) - September 2013, with co-advisors Karin Halstead and Archie Paloian ********* The Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company's Junior Corps has been active for seven years. It allows boys and girls ages 14-16 who live in Newtown -- not just the Sandy Hook district -- to gain experience before joining the company. The Juniors have a business
- [History](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/history/) - The Beginning January 12, 1917: Sandy Hook Citizens Take Steps For Fire Protection Shortly before the advent of World War I the Sandy Hook area saw a period of rapid growth. It was a result of this growth and desire for community service that led a group of men to call an organizational meeting for a
- [Fire Safety](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/fire-safety/) - Remember Before you choose to attempt to extinguish ANY fire, CALL 911 FIRST! When using a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher, it keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher, stand about 8 feet away from the fire. If you release
- [Contacts](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/contacts/) - Contact Form
- [Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/consumer-product-safety-commission-recalls/) - More than 1.2 Million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart February 23, 2023 The candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to break, posing fire and laceration hazards. Platinum Health Recalls LumaRail
- [Always Remember: LODD](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/always-remember-lodd/) - Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue salutes those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Monday, June 20 Maxwell (TX) Community Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Jonathan Coco, 25, and Firefighter Hunter Coco, 21, were killed in a traffic accident while returning from a wildfire outside Lockhart, Texas. Asst Chief Coco had been
- [Phone Numbers](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/phone-numbers/)
- [Demo Credits](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/demo-credits/) - This website uses material from the following Wikipedia articles released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House-building https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlebury,_Vermont https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_meeting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_marathon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_books https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_election https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_biking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_clerk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_tennis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_photography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_police https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm_wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_art https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tournament https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_traffic_safety https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_hall_meeting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performing_arts_in_Louisville,_Kentucky https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_school https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_theater https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_office https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_centre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_school_(United_States) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_sign https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residential_zoned_parking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy

## Events

- [Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-session-4/) - Weekly cleaning of station; gear, equipment and truck checks; and other tasks that need to be addressed.
- [Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-sesion/) - Weekly cleaning of station; gear, equipment and truck checks; and other tasks that need to be addressed.
- [Work Session  **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-session-canceled/) - This week's work session is canceled due to Memorial Day. ***Engineers must still take care of truck checks this week.
- [LobsterFest work session & *pre-event meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-pre-event-meeting/) - *Special meeting at 1900 for all company members including Social members planning to help this weekend and Ladies Auxiliary to go over what's expected before, during and after the June 5-6 event. Everyone encouraged to attend. Company members will also continue to prep the main station for LobsterFest before and after the special meeting.
- [LobsterFest 2026](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2026/) - PUBLIC HOURS/Dinner Served 5-9 pm SHVFR members asked to be at main station by 1600 at the latest.
- [LobsterFest 2026](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2026-2/) - PUBLIC HOURS/Dinner Served 4-9 pm SHVFR members asked to be at main station by 1500 at the latest.
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-7/) - MANDATORY WORK SESSION FOR ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS. Written excuses due by Monday, June 1, to LF Committee for anyone unable to attend.
- [LobsterFest final work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-final-work-session-2/) - MANDATORY WORK SESSION FOR ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS — and then we're done for another year. Written excuses due by Monday, June 1, to LF Committee for anyone unable to attend.
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-6/) - Continue prepping main station ahead of June 5-6 event.
- [Officers Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/officers-meeting-2/) - Monthly meeting for all Administrative and Line officers.
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-5/) - Continue prepping main station for June 5-6 LobsterFest.
- [Company Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/company-meeting-3/)
- [Company Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/company-meeting-2/)
- [Annual Company Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/annual-company-meeting/) - Annual meeting including elections. All members planning to vote must have a $0 balance with the Treasurer before the start of this meeting.
- [Company Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/company-meeting/)
- [Training: Driver Recertification **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-driver-recertification/) - To be led by SHVFR Driver Recertification This training session has been pulled from the schedule by the Training Committee.
- [Training: Chimney Fires](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-chimney-fire-refresher/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Brush Fire Refresher](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-vegetation-fire-annual-refresh/) - To led by SHVFR Practical walkthrough of creating a fire line.
- [Training: Sandy Hook Water Supply Principles **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-sandy-hook-water-supply-principles/) - To be led by SHVFR Discuss SOGs, apparatus placement and water supply principles This training session has been pulled off the schedule by the Training Committee.
- [Training: Highway Operations  **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-highway-operations/) - To be led by: TBD Apparatus response, placement and highway operations consideration. This training sessions has been taken off the schedule.
- [Training: Water Supply / Drafting (Practical)  **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-water-supply-drafting-practical/) - To be led by SHVFR Connecting 449 to 440, portable pond placement, and drafting practical. This training session has been taken off the schedule by the Training Committee.
- [Training: Quint 440 Placement and Operations  **new date**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-quint-440-placement-and-operations/) - To be led by: TBD Discuss placement and set-up considerations for Quint 440 NOTE: This training has been rescheduled to Monday, June 22 (originally announced as Tuesday, May 26).
- [Training: Vent, Enter, Search / Basic Pump Operations **new date**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-vent-enter-search-basic-pump-operations/) - To be led by FTI & SHVFR Split drill - Discuss and practice vent enter search techniques and basic pump practice NOTE: This training has been rescheduled to Monday, May 18 (originally announced as Thursday, May 14).
- [Training: Ventilation **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-ventilation/) - To be led by FTI Principles of ventilation Ahead of the expected snow storm, this training session has been canceled.
- [Training: State Radios and Radio SOG **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-state-radios-and-radio-sog/) - To be led by Ed Breuy Review how to use the State Radio. Including: channels, review Mobile/Portable SOG. Tonight's training session has been canceled. Subject may be rescheduled for another date.
- [Training: Chainsaws](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/chainsaws/) - Training to be led by FTI Maintenance and usage of saws
- [Training: Live Burn (Danbury)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-live-burn-danbury/) - To be led by FTI VES, Roof Operations, Fire Suppression, Bail-Out
- [Training: Live Burn Prep](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-live-burn-prep-2/) - To be led by FTI Prep for live burn
- [Training: Forcible Entry](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-forceable-entry/) - Training led by FTI Forcible entry techniques
- [Training: Extrication](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-extrication/) - To be led by FTI Hands-on extrication techniques
- [Training: Haz-Mat (Practical)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-haz-mat-practical/) - To be led by FTI Practical Haz-Mat scenarios.
- [Training: Haz-Mat Refresher (Classroom)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-haz-mat-refresher-classroom/) - To be led by FTI Classroom portion of Haz-Mat including meter usage
- [Training: Strategy and Tactics](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-strategy-and-tactics/) - To be led by SHVFR Strategy and Tactics for common residential, downtown Sandy Hook, and Farrell Commons.
- [Training **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-5/) - Subject and leader TBA This training session has been canceled.
- [Training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-4/) - Subject and leader TBA
- [Training: Driver Recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-driver-recert-2/) - To be led by Training Committee. Non-drivers will have training opportunities.
- [Training: Chimney Fires](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-chimney-fires/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Live Burn](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-live-burn/) - Fairfield Training Center; members are to report to main station to travel as a group.
- [Parade Practice](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/parade-practice-3/) - *Final session this season, this time with live music. Start time updated to 1830.
- [Company Meeting **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/company-meeting-canceled/) - This meeting has been canceled due to Labor Day. September's company meeting will be conducted TUESDAY, September 2.
- [Company Meeting *see note](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/company-meeting-see-note/) - *Due to Labor Day, this monthy's company meeting is being conducted tonight.
- [Parade Practice](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/parade-practice-2/) - Members are asked to be ready for 1800, to practice marching ahead of tonight's training.
- [Training: Fire Behavior](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-fire-behavior-2/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Rop & High Angle Rescue](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-rop-high-angle-rescue/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Large Area Search](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-large-area-search/) - To be led by FTI How to perform large area search, indoors and outdoors.
- [Training: Risk Assessment  **SUBJECT UPDATED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-simple-pumping/) - To be led by Walt Seaman. (Ricks to consider when performing a scene size-up at incidents.)
- [Training: Fire Blankets & EV Plug  **SUBJECT UPDATED*](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-scene-size-up-fire-behavior/) - To be led by SHVFR Training (Review new equipment.)
- [Training: Stabilization & Extrication  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-stabilization-extrication-or-quads-see-note/) - To be led by FTI Hands on extrication/stabilization NOTE: This month's Sunday training is one week early, to avoid training on Mother's Day.
- [Training: Thermal Imaging Camera](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-thermal-imaging-camera/) - To be led by FTI (Operation and use of TIC in fire attack, rescue and other scenarios.) ALSO Parade Practice will begin at 1800
- [Food Truck Frenzy  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/food-truck-frenzy-see-note/) - Public hours 1100-1700 *Member help needed as early as 0900, until approximately 1730
- [2025 Golf Tournament](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/2025-golf-tournament/) - We're returning to The Golf Club at Oxford Greens. Additional details TBA
- [Labor Day Parade & Annual Company Photo](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/labor-day-parade-annual-company-photo/) - Our hometown parade! Arrival time at main station TBA.
- [CT State Convention Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/ct-state-convention-parade/) - CT State Convention Parade, Orange, 0900 departure from main station; parade steps off 1200.
- [Bridgewater Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/bridgewater-parade/) - 1700 departure from main station; parade steps off 1815.
- [Thomaston Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/thomaston-parade/) - 1500 departure from main station; parade steps off 1700.
- [Tunxis Hose Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/tunxis-hose-parade/) - 1530 departure from main station; parade steps off 1800.
- [Beacon Falls Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/beacon-falls-parade/) - 1500 departure from main station; parade steps off 1700
- [Training: CPR Recert  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-cpr-recert/) - NOTE EARLY START TIME FOR THIS TRAINING SESSION
- [LobsterFest FINAL work session  *(see notes)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-final-work-session/) - Mandatory event for all active members. Written excuses must be turned in to LF Committee by Monday, June 2, if you cannot participate. Final work session to clean and store everything, then head out for a well-deserved break.
- [LobsterFest 2025  *(Friday night, see notes)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2025-first-day-see-notes/) - Public hours are 5-9 pm MANDATORY FOR ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS. Written excuses must be turned in to the LobsterFest Committee by Monday, June 2 at the latest if you cannot participate. Members are asked to be at the main station by 1600 at the latest. Early arrival requested when possible, for final setup, food prep,
- [LobsterFest 2025  *(Saturday night, see notes)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2025-second-day-see-notes/) - Public hours are 4-9 pm MANDATORY FOR ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS. Written excuses must be turned in to the LobsterFest Committee by Monday, June 2 at the latest if you cannot participate. Members are asked to be at the main station by 1500 at the latest. Early arrival requested when possible, for final setup, food prep,
- [LobsterFest work session  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-see-note/) - Mandatory event for all active members. Written excuses must be turned in to LF Committee by Monday, June 2, if you cannot participate.
- [Special Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-session-2/) - Pre-Bridgewater Parade work session. All available members — especially those planning to participate — are encouraged to participate.
- [Special Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-session-3/) - Work session to set up for annual Family & Friends Picnic.
- [Labor Day Parade & Company Photo](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/labor-day-parade-company-photo/) - Annual appearance in our hometown parade. Company photo before departure. Additional details TBA in Siren and company meeting.
- [Fairfield County Fire Chiefs meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/fairfield-county-fire-chiefs-meeting/) - At our main station; help needed to prep, serve and clean-up after dinner. Sign-up posted at main station. See 410 for additional information.
- [Training: Brush Fires (practical)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-brush-fires-practical/) - To be led by DEEP Western CT Coordinator
- [Training: Forcible Entry  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-forcible-entry-see-note/) - To be led by FTI Forcible entry prop and other hand tools / saws. *Also note/reminder: Daylight Saving Time returns this morning! Set clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. No excuses for being late to training if you don't set your clock and alarm correctly.
- [Training: Brush Fire Practical](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-brush-fire-practical/) - To be led by DEEP Fire Control Officer Mike Knonick (Hands on training to properly attack brush fires)
- [Training CANCELED  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled-see-note/) - It's Memorial Day Monday, so no training tonight. Stay safe.
- [Training: Ground Ladders](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-ground-ladders/) - To be led by FTI (Placement and operation of ground and roof ladders.)
- [Training CANCELLED *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-cancelled-see-note/) - It's LobsterFest weekend. One final work session this morning, and then take a well-deserved break.
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-4/) - All available members requested to help as possible ahead of this weekend's fundraiser.
- [Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/work-session/) - Weekly time to clean stations, do truck checks, etc.
- [Training: EV Blankets, Chimney Fire Kits **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-ev-blankets-chimney-fire-kits/) - To be led by the Training Committee Friday, February 7, 2025: This weekend's training has been canceled due to expected inclement weather.
- [Training: Brush Fires (classroom)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-brush-fires-classroom/) - To be led by Western CT Coordinator.
- [Training: Driver Recert  **CANCELED**](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-driver-recert/) - THIS TRAINING SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED, BUT MEMBERS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MAIN STATION for funeral detail. Driver recert will be rescheduled. ========================================== November's Sunday training is one week early this month. Mandatory for all drivers; nondrivers should also attend for optional offering.
- [Training: Driver Recert (new date) and Command Boards & Accountability](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-3/) - Leader TBA
- [Training: Man vs Machine](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-2/) - To be led by FTI
- [2024 Fill The Fire Trucks](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/2024-fill-the-fire-trucks/) - 22nd annual pre-Thanksgiving collection for FAITH Food Pantry, with members of Newtown Hook & Ladder and Hawleyville joining us at Big Y; Botsford and Dodgingtown at Sand Hill Plaza. Sign-up sheet for our members posted at the main station. See 410 for additional information. (NOTE this year's event will conclude at 1 pm.) Annual pre-Thanksgiving collection for FAITH Food Pantry.
- [Training: Live Burn  *(see notes)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-live-burn-see-note/) - This month's Sunday training is one week early due to Columbus Day weekend. Also early arrival at main station (0700) ahead of departure to training location.
- [2024 Golf Tournament](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/2024-golf-tournament/) - Note: Members who can help during the event should see Karin H or Tim W for assignments. Annual fundraiser for our company. Member volunteers welcome.
- [Officers Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/officers-meeting/) - Monthly meeting for Line and Administrative officers.
- [Chief Halstead Memorial Bridge Dedication](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/chief-halstead-memorial-bridge-dedication/) - Members to be at main station by 1300 in full uniform. Public event to begin at 1330.
- [Training CANCELED](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled/) - Today's training session has been canceled due to Memorial Day. Enjoy the calm. Annual meeting and LobsterFest prep begins in earnest one week from today!
- [LobsterFest 2024 (Friday night)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2024/) - Friday, June 7, 2024 At our main station, 18-20 Riverside Road Our annual two-night fundraiser returns with the traditional menu of lobster, steak or surf & turf dinners complete with sides (chowder, corn on the cob, potato salad, and soft drink), full bar, raw bar, and live music. Visit our Facebook Event page for details.
- [LobsterFest 2024 (Saturday night)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-2024-saturday-night/) - At our main station, 18-20 Riverside Road Our annual two-night fundraiser returns with the traditional menu of lobster, steak or surf & turf dinners complete with sides (chowder, corn on the cob, potato salad, and soft drink), full bar, raw bar, and live music. Visit our Facebook Event page for details. ==== MEMBERS ARE REMINDED
- [Training: Ladder Ops & Quint 440](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-lapper-ops-quint-440/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Hose Line Advancement   *(early start, see additional note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-hose-line-advancement-see-note/) - To be led by FTI. This is the third of three Thursday evening training sessions that will replace the June-August Sunday summer training sessions.
- [Training: Leadership & Team Building  *(early start, see additional note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-leadership-team-building/) - To be led by FTI This is the second of three Thursday evening training sessions that will replace the June-August summer training sessions.
- [Training CANCELED//MANDATORY LOBSTERFEST WORK SESSION](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled-2/) - *This month's Sunday training was pre-empted by the special Thursday, March 14 training session. Also, the mandatory LobsterFest final cleanup session will be taking place this morning.
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-3/)
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session-2/)
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/lobsterfest-work-session/)
- [Training CANCELED](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled-5/) - This month's Monday training session has been canceled. Merry Christmas!
- [Training CANCELED  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled-3/) - This month’s Sunday training was pre-empted by the special Thursday, April 11 training session.
- [Training CANCELED  *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-canceled-4/) - This month’s Sunday training was pre-empted by the special Thursday, May 23 training session.
- [Training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training/) - Subject and leader TBA
- [Training: Live Burn Prep](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-live-burn-prep/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: RIT/Mayday Pack Conversion](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-rit-mayday-pack-conversion/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Fire Behavior](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-fire-behavior/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Stabilization & Extrication *(see note)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-stabilization-extrication-see-note/) - To be led by FTI NOTE: This month's Sunday training is one week early due to Mother's Day on May 12.
- [Training: Foam (practical)](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-foam-practical/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Scene Size-Up/Building Construction](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-scene-size-up-building-construction/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: Brush Fires & Foam](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-brush-fires-foam/) - To be led by FTI
- [Training: HazMat Practical](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-hazmat-practical/) - Mandatory for all Active members To be led by FTI
- [Training: En Route Preplan](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/training-en-route-preplan/) - To be led by John Jeltema *This is the first of three Thursday evening training sessions that will replace June-August Sunday summer training sessions.
- [21st Annual Fill The Fire Truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/events/2023-public-service/) - The annual food drive to help FAITH Food Pantry fill its shelves just before Thanksgiving.

## Galleries

- [Apparatus](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/downtown-rock-festival/)
- [Town Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/town-meeting/)
- [Friendly Soccer Match](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/friendly-soccer-match/)
- [Friday Jazz Night](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/friday-jazz-night/)
- [Streets of TownPress](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/streets-of-townpress/)
- [Annual Marathon](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/annual-marathon/) - The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles and 385 yards), usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The marathon was one of the
- [Summer Camp for Kids](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/summer-camp-for-kids/)
- [TownPress State Park](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/galleries/townpress-state-park/)

## Notices

- [LOBSTERFEST FAQs](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notices/lobsterfest-faqs/) - Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions concerning LobsterFest, our annual fundraiser in June.
- [Fill The Fire Truck Returning](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notices/fill-the-fire-truck-returning/) - The 21st Annual Fill The Fire Truck, an annual event to help FAITH Food Pantry fill its shelves ahead of Thanksgiving, will return on Saturday, November 18. Members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Hawleyville Volunteer Fire and Newtown Hook & Ladder Company will be stationed at Big Y, 6 Queen Street. Members of

## People

- [Luke Ryer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/luke-ryer/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Profession: Student
- [Katherine Will](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/katherine-will/) - Position: Support Years of Service:
- [Scott Allen](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/scott-allen/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Profession: Account Executive, Seaboard Folding Box Job Training FF1 FF2 Haz Mat Operations Haz Mat Awareness EMR CPR NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 Newtown CERT member CDL Class A US Army Veteran 1981-1994 Motor Transport Operator Military Police Officer Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare Specialist/NBC Officer Traffic Management
- [Sean Campbell](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/sean-campbell/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Senior Accountant Job Training NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 Haz-Com BBP Lockout/Tagout OSHA Care Chapter 25-MCIT-F3-6102 OSHA Care Chapter 25-MCIT-F3-6103 OSHA Care Chapter 25-MCIT-F3-6104 OSHA Care Chapter 25-MCIT-F3-6101
- [Ryan Piccirillo](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/ryan-piccirillo/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Job Training Firefighter I NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 NUMS 800 Haz-Com HazMat Awareness/Operational CPR Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials Lockout-Tagout Hazardous Communications Building Construction EV Firefighting Hazardous Materials-Incident Commander Highway Safety & Vehicle Extrication
- [Shannon Will](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/shannon-will/) - Position: Firefighter-Fire Police Years of Service: Additional Position: Fire Police, Secretary, Photographer Job Training Haz Mat Awareness Traffic Management CPR NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700
- [Peter Neary](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/peter-neary/) - Years of Service:
- [Timothy Whelan](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/timothy-whelan/) - Position: 1st Engineer Years of Service: Additional Position: Commissioner Job Training Haz Mat Awareness Mark I CDL
- [Matthew Dobson](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/matthew-dobson/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Additional Position: Vice President Job Training FF1 FF2 Haz Mat Operation Haz Mat Awareness Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA Construction Safety Health Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Instructor VFIS Highway Safety Basic EVOC Tanker Shuttle-Rural CPR NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 NIMS 800
- [Mike Burton](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/mike-burton/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation Mark I CPR
- [John Jeltema](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/john-jeltema/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Vice President Additional Position: Assistant Treasurer Job Training FF I MRT-D Ice Rescue Q License NIMS 100 NIMS 700 CPR Mark I
- [Bradley Richardson](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/bradley-richardson/) - Position: President Additional Positions: Firefighter & Life Member Years of Service: Profession: Project Manager Job Training FF I FF II Pump Operator HazMat Ops NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 CPR Mark I
- [Stephen Clark](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/stephen-clark/) - Position: Captain Years of Service: Job Training FFI HazMat Ops CDL NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 EMT
- [Craig Kampmier](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/craig-kampmier/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Croker Fire Drill, NYC. Fire & Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Instructor Job Training FF1 FF2 HazMat Operation HazMat Awareness EMT
- [Fred W. Jackson](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/fred-w-jackson/) - Position: Life Member Years of Service: Profession: Fire Sprinkler Contractor
- [Enzo Knapp](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/enzo-knapp/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Heavy Equipment Operator for Newtown Public Works Job Training FF1 HazMat Operation HazMat Awareness EMT
- [Steven McClay](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/steven-mcclay/) - Years of Service: Profession: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
- [Kyle Keeping](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/kyle-keeping/) - Position: Engineer Years of Service: Profession: Firefighter Job Training FF1 FF2 NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 HazMat Tactics Trench Rescue Tactics EMT
- [Jonathan Doyle](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/jonathan-doyle/) - Years of Service: Profession: HVAC Job Training FF1
- [Massimo D'Alessandro](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/massimo-dalessandro/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Senior Pricing Analyst Job Training FF1 HazMat Operation HazMat Awareness EMT
- [Andy Ryan](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/andy-ryan/) - Position: 1st Assistant Chief Years of Service: Job Training FF1 FF2 Haz Mat Operation Haz Mat Awareness EMT CDL-A Ice Rescue NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700
- [Kevin Keohan](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/kevin-keohan/) - Years of Service:
- [Gregory Hampton](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/gregory-hampton/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Pilot Job Training FF1 Pump Operator Basic Vehicle Rescue NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700
- [Luke Loudon](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/luke-loudon/) - Position: Engineer Years of Service:
- [Jeffrey Platek](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/jeffrey-platek/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service:
- [Russell Loudon](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/russell-loudon/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Superintendent, Town of New FairField Job Training NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 Airborne/Bloodborne pathogens Global SDS & Hazardous Communications
- [Karin Halstead](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/karin-halstead/) - Positions: EMS Captain, Treasurer Life Member Years of Service: Profession: Practice Manager Job Training FF I FF II Haz Mat Ops Ice Rescue CPR Q License NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 EMT
- [Raymond Wisniewski](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/raymond-wisniewski/) - Position: Support Years of Service:
- [William Shpunt](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/william-shpunt/) - Position: Firefighter Life Member Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation
- [Steven Stohl](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/steven-stohl/) - Position: Engineer Life Member Years of Service: Job Training Haz Mat Awareness CPR Mark One
- [Rich Conrod](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/rich-conrod/) - Position: Firefighter Life Member Years of Service: Profession: Truck Driver (retired) Job Training FF II Haz Mat Ops EMT CPR Mark I
- [Michael Heneghan](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/michael-heneghan/) - Life Member Years of Service: Job Training Haz Mat Mark I CDL
- [Kevin Stoyak](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/kevin-stoyak/) - Position: Firefighter Life Member Years of Service: Job Training FF1 FF2 Pump Operator Fire Instructor I Haz Mat Operation EMT-D CPR Mark One Ice Rescue Swift Water Rescue
- [John Will](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/john-will/) - Position: Firefighter Additional Positions: Firefighter & Life Member Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation MRT CPR Mark I
- [George Lockwood Jr](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/george-lockwood-jr/) - Position: Firefighter Additional Positions: Firefighter & Life Member Years of Service: Job Training Haz Mat Awareness Mark I
- [Chuck Kilson](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/chuck-kilson/) - Position: Firefighter Additional Position: Life Member Years of Service: Profession: Sprinkler Fitter-Fire Protection Job Training FF I FF II Haz Mat Ops EMT CPR Mark I
- [Archie Paloian](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/archie-paloian/) - Position: Lieutenant Additional Position: Life Member Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation MRT-D CPR Mark I
- [Anthony Capozziello](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/anthony-capozziello/) - Position: Chief Years of Service: Additional Position: Life Member Profession: Director, Town of Newtown Public Works Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Ops Mark I CDL CPR NIMS 100 NIMS 700
- [Andrew DeWolfe](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/andrew-dewolfe/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Job Training NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 FF I Haz Mat Ops Haz Mat Awareness Former Junior Corps Captain
- [Jeff Steinebrey](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/jeff-steinebrey/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Additional Position: Life Member Job Training FF I FF II RIT Awareness Haz Mat Ops Mark I
- [Kent Bonsignore](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/kent-bonsignore/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Profession: Career Firefighter Additional Position: Life Member Job Training FF I FF II Haz Mat Ops NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 EMT-D CPR Mark I
- [Randy Muller](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/randy-muller/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Additional Position: Life Member Job Training FF I Haz Mat Ops Mark I
- [Robert Sibley](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/robert-sibley/) - Position: 2nd Assistant Chief Years of Service: Job Training FF1 FF2 Haz Mat Operation
- [Tom Ryer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/tom-ryer/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Additional Position: Finance Director, PepsiCo Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation EMT CPR Bio EMS/FireCaption, Hebron Fire Department 1994-2002
- [James Shpunt](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/james-shpunt/) - Position: Life Member Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Mark I Past Position Captain Assistant Treasurer Vice President Commissioner
- [Bill Jensen](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/bill-jensen/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Profession: Retired Job Training Mark I Haz Mat Awareness
- [Mark DeWolfe](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/mark-dewolfe/) - Position: Firefighter Years of Service: Job Training FF1 NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700
- [Quinn Fontaine](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/quinn-fontaine/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation MRT CPR Mark I
- [Jeffrey Thomas](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/jeffrey-thomas/) - Position: Support Years of Service: Job Training FF1 Haz Mat Operation Mark I
- [Brian Engelke](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/brian-engelke/) - Position: Engineer Years of Service:
- [Ryan Clark](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/ryan-clark/) - Position: Deputy Chief Years of Service: Job Training FF1 FF2 Hazardous Materials Operational Mark I MRT CPR NIMS 100 NIMS 700
- [John Moore](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/john-moore/) - Position: Engineer Years of Service:
- [Leslie Richards](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/leslie-richards/) - Position: Engineer Years of Service: Profession: UPS - Operations Manager [Retired] Job Training FF1 FF2 Haz Mat Awareness Haz Mat Operations CPR Q Endorsement, Engineer NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700
- [Bruce Clark](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/people/bruce-clark/) - Position: 2nd Engineer Years of Service: Profession: Property Manager, Pootatuck Land Co.

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- [Bridgewater Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/bridgewater-parade/)
- [Bridgewater Fireman's Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/bridgewater-firemans-parade/)
- [firefighter memorial](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/firefighter-memorial/)
- [Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/annual-fallen-firefighters-memorial-service/)
- [Connecticut Fire Academy](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/connecticut-fire-academy/)
- [Karin Halstead](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/karin-halstead/)
- [Fairfield County Fire Chiefs](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fairfield-county-fire-chiefs/)
- [Bill Halstead Firefighter of the Year](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/bill-halstead-firefighter-of-the-year/)
- [2025 Bill Halstead Firefighter of the Year](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/2025-bill-halstead-firefighter-of-the-year/)
- [Fire Prevention Week](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fire-prevention-week/)
- [fire prevention](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fire-prevention/)
- [ACES International](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/aces-international/)
- [Fire Prevention Week 2025](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fire-prevention-week-2025/)
- [Charge Into Fire Safety](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/charge-into-fire-safety/)
- [driver recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/driver-recert/)
- [annual training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/annual-training/)
- [rollover](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/rollover/)
- [ALS](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/als/)
- [Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/newtown-volunteer-ambulance-corps/)
- [Newtown Police Department](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/newtown-police-department/)
- [2025 Fill the Fire Truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/2025-fill-the-fire-truck/)
- [Newtown Connecticut Fill the Fire Truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/newtown-connecticut-fill-the-fire-truck/)
- [FAITH Pantry Fire Truck Food Collection](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/faith-pantry-fire-truck-food-collection/)
- [Thanksgiving Food Collection](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/thanksgiving-food-collection/)
- [one vehicle crash](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/one-vehicle-crash/)
- [car into building](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/car-into-building/)
- [MVA with injuries](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/mva-with-injuries/)
- [crash with injuries](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/crash-with-injuries/)
- [dryer fire](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/dryer-fire/)
- [fire response](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fire-response/)
- [drills](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/drills/)
- [three-vehicle crash](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/three-vehicle-crash/)
- [garage fire](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/garage-fire/)
- [fuel leak](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/fuel-leak/)
- [diesel leak](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/diesel-leak/)
- [CSP](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/csp/)
- [Moran Environmental](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/moran-environmental/)
- [Connecticut State Police](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/connecticut-state-police/)
- [DEEP](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/deep/)
- [CT DEEP](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/ct-deep/)
- [hall of fame](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/hall-of-fame/)
- [Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/connecticut-firefighters-hall-of-fame/)
- [tractor-trailer rollover](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/tractor-trailer-rollover/)
- [CT DOT](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/ct-dot/)
- [Modzelewki's](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/modzelewkis/)
- [gas tanker](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/gas-tanker/)
- [cargo van](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/cargo-van/)
- [brush fire](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/brush-fire/)
- [tractor-trailer truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/tractor-trailer-truck/)
- [I-84 East](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/i-84-east/)
- [Rochambeau Bridge](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/rochambeau-bridge/)
- [vehicle vs pole](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/vehicle-vs-pole/)
- [car vs pole](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/tag/car-vs-pole/)

## Event Location

- [Sandy Hook VFR main station](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-location/sandy-hook-vfr-main-station/)
- [The Golf Club at Oxford Greens](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-location/the-golf-club-at-oxford-greens/)

## Event Categories

- [Public Service](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/public-service/)
- [Public Event](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/public-event/)
- [Training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/training/)
- [Company Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/company-meeting/)
- [Officers Meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/officers-meeting/)
- [Work Session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/work-session/)
- [Other](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/other/)
- [LobsterFest](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-category/lobsterfest/)

## Event Tags

- [meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/meeting/)
- [public service](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/public-service/)
- [Fill the Fire Truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/fill-the-fire-truck/)
- [FAITH Food Pantry](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/faith-food-pantry/)
- [training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/training/)
- [EV fire suppression blanket](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/ev-fire-suppression-blanket/)
- [chimney fire](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/chimney-fire/)
- [chimney fire kit](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/chimney-fire-kit/)
- [brush fires](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/brush-fires/)
- [brush fire](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/brush-fire/)
- [LobsterFest](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/lobsterfest/)
- [work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/work-session/)
- [LobsterFest work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/lobsterfest-work-session/)
- [practial](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/practial/)
- [brush fire training](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/brush-fire-training/)
- [training canceled](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/training-canceled/)
- [recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/recert/)
- [CPR](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/cpr/)
- [CPR recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/cpr-recert/)
- [training practical](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/training-practical/)
- [LobsterFests](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/lobsterfests/)
- [mandatory work session](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/mandatory-work-session/)
- [parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/parade/)
- [CT Parade Marshal Association](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/ct-parade-marshal-association/)
- [state convention](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/state-convention/)
- [state convention parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/state-convention-parade/)
- [Labor Day Parade](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/labor-day-parade/)
- [Food Truck Frenzy](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/food-truck-frenzy/)
- [food truck event](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/food-truck-event/)
- [golf tournament](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/golf-tournament/)
- [fundraiser](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/fundraiser/)
- [Golf Club at Oxford Greens](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/golf-club-at-oxford-greens/)
- [parade practice](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/parade-practice/)
- [company meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/company-meeting/)
- [recertification](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/recertification/)
- [live burn](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/live-burn/)
- [chimney fires](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/chimney-fires/)
- [driver recert](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/driver-recert/)
- [state radios](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/state-radios/)
- [radio SOG](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/radio-sog/)
- [strategy and tactics](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/strategy-and-tactics/)
- [ventilation](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/ventilation/)
- [chainsaws](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/chainsaws/)
- [Haz-Mat](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/haz-mat/)
- [Classroom Haz-Mat](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/classroom-haz-mat/)
- [Meter Usage](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/meter-usage/)
- [haz-mat practical](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/haz-mat-practical/)
- [vegetation](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/vegetation/)
- [fire-line](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/fire-line/)
- [search & basic pump operations](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/search-basic-pump-operations/)
- [split drill](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/split-drill/)
- [practice vent enter](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/practice-vent-enter/)
- [SOGs](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/sogs/)
- [apparatus placement](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/apparatus-placement/)
- [water supply principles](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/water-supply-principles/)
- [water supply / drafting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/water-supply-drafting/)
- [Quint 440 placement and operations](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/quint-440-placement-and-operations/)
- [highway operations](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/highway-operations/)
- [extrication](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/extrication/)
- [live burn prep](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/live-burn-prep/)
- [driver recertification](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/driver-recertification/)
- [SOG](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/sog/)
- [V-E-S](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/v-e-s/)
- [vent enter search](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/vent-enter-search/)
- [Quint placement](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/quint-placement/)
- [Quint operations](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/quint-operations/)
- [Quint ops](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/quint-ops/)
- [annual meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/event-tag/annual-meeting/)

## Gallery Categories

- [Community](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-category/community/)
- [Sights](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-category/sights/)
- [Sport](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-category/sport/)

## Gallery Tags

- [camp](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/camp/)
- [council](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/council/)
- [downtown](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/downtown/)
- [festival](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/festival/)
- [jazz](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/jazz/)
- [marathon](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/marathon/)
- [match](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/match/)
- [meeting](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/meeting/)
- [music](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/music/)
- [nature](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/nature/)
- [park](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/park/)
- [rock](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/rock/)
- [soccer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/soccer/)
- [sport](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/sport/)
- [summer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/summer/)
- [town](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/gallery-tag/town/)

## Notice Categories

- [Community](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notice-category/community/)

## Notice Tags

- [Fill The Fire Truck](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notice-tag/fill-the-fire-truck/)
- [public service](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notice-tag/public-service/)
- [LobsterFest](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notice-tag/lobsterfest/)
- [FAQs](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/notice-tag/faqs/)

## Person Categories

- [Engineer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/engineer/)
- [Chief](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/chief/)
- [2nd Engineer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/2nd-engineer/)
- [1st Assistant Chief](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/1st-assistant-chief/)
- [Firefighter](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/firefighter/)
- [Deputy Chief](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/deputy-chief/)
- [2nd Assistant Chief](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/2nd-assistant-chief/)
- [Captain](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/captain/)
- [Lieutenant](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/lieutenant/)
- [1st Engineer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/1st-engineer/)
- [EMS Captain](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/ems-captain/)
- [Fire Police](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/fire-police/)
- [Life Member](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/life-member/)
- [Support](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/support/)
- [Vice President](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/vice-president/)
- [Commissioner](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/commissioner/)
- [Secretary](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/secretary/)
- [Photographer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/photographer/)
- [Assistant Treasurer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/assistant-treasurer/)
- [Treasurer](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/treasuer/)
- [President](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/president/)
- [Social](https://www.sandyhookfire.com/person-category/social/)