On Monday, July 26th, members of Local 3224 are asked to attend a special meeting at Fire Headquarters beginning at 7pm.

Firefighter Al Bueti was honored for his "off-duty" herocis at a car fire in September. While Firefighter Bueti was traveling on a highway in Westchester County New York, he happened upon a car fire. As he was haulted by traffic, Firefighter Bueti exited his vehicle and proceeded to the scene. As he got closer, he noticed that it was infact a motor vehicle accident with one of the vehicle well involved with fire. Bueti then notice the operator of the car still pinned inside. Bueti and another man attempted to pull the operator from the vehicle but he was pinned under the dash. As a fire extinguisher arrived, Bueti managed to hold the man from the intence heat as attempts were made to contain the blaze. Once fire units arrived, the fire was extinguished and the patient was removed via the hurst tool. Thanks to Firefighter Bueti's efforts, the operator of the car survived.

On April 19 at approx. 8:30pm, NCFD and NCVFC were alerted to a reported structure fire at 47 Jellif Mill Rd. Upon arrival, Engine 4 was adivised by NCVFC Car 1of a small fire on the exterior of the home. Crews made a quick attack on the exterior as others searched the interior for additional fire. A heavy smoke condition was found in the basement but no visible fire. Crews from Engine 4 overhauled the exterior and found some minor extension. Units on the ticket were Engine 4, Tanker 8, Engine 2, Rescue 5 and Volunteer Fire Chief Car 1.

The New Canaan Career Firefighters want to thank everyone who participated in the 1st Annual St. Baldrick's event. With your help, we managed to raise nearly $20,000 for childrens cancer research. At the event, Li-Anns Salon shaved the heads of nearly 100 people including one women.

A very special apprecition to Joe's Pizza for donating 40 pies, Zumbachs for raising $6000.00, Fifty Coins for giving 1/2 spirits to all participants and Li-Anns Salon for suppling the barbers and donating their time. Also, The Patch, New Canaan Advertiser and News Channel 12 for helping us in getting the word out there.

Firefighter Mike Sasser will be honored at the 2010 Breakfast celebration on March 25th at the Trumbull Marriott. While off-duty, Firefighter Sasser drove upon an overturned SUV with the occupant still trapped inside. As Firefighter Sasser approached the vehicle, the SUV caught fire. Without hesitation, Firefighter Sasser sprung into action and worked feverishly to free the man. As the fire breached the interior of the vehicle, Sasser freed the man and pulled him to safety.

At approximately 11:40 am, New Canaan Firefighters were dispatched to 90 Main St for a general fire alarm. As crews were donning their equipment, a contractor ran into the fire house reporting a structure fire at this location. As Engine 1 arrived, Captain Socci confirmed a fire in the store room of the furniture store. As crews stretched a line to the fire, a water can was used to keep the fire in check. Once the line arrived, crews pushed in and found heavy fire but managed to made quick work of the 25'x14' store room. Units operated on scene for a while as the Fire Marshal conducted his investigation. New Canaan units onscene were Engine 1, Ladder 3, NCFC Car 1 and Assistant Chief Hennessey was the IC. Local 3224 would like to thank Stamford Fire-Rescue, Norwalk FD, Wilton FD and Vista FD for their assistance on scene and for station coverage.

Santa Claus and some New Canaan Firefighters from Local 3224 and the Volunteers of NC Fire Co. 1 joined the youth hockey player of the New Canaan Winter Club in a morning skate. After the skate the children got a tour of the fire apparatus and a chance to give Santa their Christmas list.

On Sunday December 6th, Group 1 responded to Rt. 15 south between exits 37 and 38 for the motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Captain Petrone reported a single vehicle crash with significant damage. The sole occupant had self extricated and was found seated on the guard rail. Engine 4 crew conducted patient care with EMS. The patient was transported to the local trauma center with non-life threatening injuries. Engine 4 and Rescue 5 mitigated the fuel spill and returned to service once the vehicle was removed.

On Friday December 4th, NCFD Group 3, under the direction of Lieutenant Mike Vitti, responded to Rt. 106 near the train tressel for an MVA with extrication. Upon arrival, Engine 4 and Rescue 5 found a 2 car mva with one party trapped. Units had to utilize the "Griphoist" to pull the SUV away from the sedan to gain entry to the patient. Once the access was made, units made quick work of the drivers door to begin patient stabilization. The patient was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

On the early morning of October 4th, the operator of this vehicle lost control striking a tree. The tree then fell on the vehicle pinning the operator in the vehicle. Engine 4 and Rescue 5 responded on Group 1. Crews popped the door, removed the tree, and extricated the patient  so EMS could transport to the local trauma facility.