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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NVAC staged at Eichler’s Cove. 

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

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

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

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

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.

  • June 9, 2025 in News

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 scene and confirmed a fully involved vehicle. The 2017 Hyundai Tucson came to a rest just in from the westbound travel lane on Berkshire Road, onto Nighthawk Lane.

SHVFR Chief Anthony Capozziello assumed command upon his arrival.

Tanker 49 and Engine 441 responded with crews. Firefighters knocked down the fire, and requested a Public Works truck to sand the road.

A flatbed was required to pick up and remove the vehicle from the scene.

Sandy Hook cleared at 12:30 am Tuesday, February 11. 

Chief Capozziello on the hose line.