On Sunday January 15th, New Canaan FD was alerted to a structure fire on Fawn Drive. While enroute, units were advised of a confirmed working house fire and mutual aid was immediately requested. Upon arrival of the New Canaan Fire Company Chief, it was confirmed that 80% of the home was fully involved. Engine 4 and Tanker 8 crews immediately went to work . Unfortunately, water soon became an issue as this area is non-hydranted and additional tankers were needed to sustain an adequate water supply. Crews operated for over 3 hours with assistance from Norwalk, Wilton, Weston, Vista, Pound Ridge, New Canaan Fire Company, New Canaan EMS and Ridgefield Fire. Noroton Heights provieded station coverage and responded to a residential fire alarm. The Red Cross provided assistance to the family on Fawn Drive. One Firefighter suffered a minor knee injury.

on 12/3/11 at around 07:10hrs, Engine 1 and Engine 2 responded to the area of Rt. 123 just prior to the Merrit Parkway for a rollover. Upon arrival, Engine 1 found an SUV upside down over an enbankment. As crews investigated, they found the vehicle to be partially submerged in the marsh. The vehicle was unoccupied and it appreared that the accident occurred several hours prior to the vehicle being spotted. Engine 1 stood by for the vehicle to be removed and for CL&P to arrive as the vehicle sheered a pole in half. New canaan Police are investigating the crash.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS - SAFETY

HOLIDAY INFORMATION BULLETIN

 

NEVER DECORATE YOUR TREE WITH CANDLES! ! !  All trees and decorations should be located a safe distance from sources of heat such as heaters, fireplaces, stoves, television sets, candles and the like. Overloaded electrical outlets and faulty wires are a common cause of holiday-related accidents. Worn-out electrical cords and plugs should be replaced. Avoid too many plugs in one outlet. Use multi-outlet powerstrips when running many applications or decorative light screens.

All sources of electric lighting, both direct and indirect, should be in good condition and consist of equipment that has been tested and labeled or listed for the specific purpose by a recognized testing laboratory. All lighting should be turned off or better yet, disconnected, when the area is unattended. This is especially important in residential occupancies when the occupants are asleep.

RECOMMENDATIONS



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 Before natural trees are set up, the trunk should be sawed off above the opens up the sap channels in the tree so that it can take up water. Keep your tree stand water level above the cut in the trunk to prevent the tree from forming a sap seal. A sap sealed tree trunk will not draw water which is needed for it to remain fresh.

All trees should be held upright in sturdy stands having a base that issufficiently broad enough to effectively support the tree. Guy wires may be needed to steady oversized trees.

Natural trees having root balls should be moistened daily and cut natural trees should be placed in containers of water sufficient to provide at least a one day supply. A container holding at least 1 quart per inch in stem diameter is recommended.

Natural trees should remain indoors only for as long a period of time asthey are fresh. Cut trees are thirsty! Depending on tree size, they may use from two pints to one and one half gallons or more per day - so make sure to check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. Remove any tree that shows evidence of drying or severe shedding.

Firefighter responded to the area of 128 Cherry Street for a motor vehicle accident with possible victims trapped and a propane leak. As Group 1 arrived in Engine 4 and Rescue 5, they found a two car MVA and the victims had been removed from the car. Crew noticed a strong odor of propane and noticed the the crash had pused one of the vehicles into 3, 350lb propane tanks. One of the tanks was actively leaking from the valve. Crews stretched hand lines and were able to isolate the leak rather quickly. The cause of the accident is under investigation by NCPD. One patient was transported to the hospital.

Fried turkey sure tastes good. Please remember to properly secure your deep fryer out doors when cooking a turkey. Also following the these simple safety tips will minimize and potential hazards:

* Don't put too much oil in the fryer

* Turn off the flame just prior to placing the turkey in the pot

* Have a charged "ABC" Dry chemical fire extinguisher readily available for immediate use

* Do not place a frozen turkey in the fryer

Enjoy your holiday and be safe!!!!

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New Canaan Advertiser...

Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at a house under construction located at 57 Four Winds Lane off Ponus Ridge Wednesday night, November 9.

Arriving crews found "heavy fire" spreading up the outside of the structure, according to Fire Marshal Fred Baker.

"The fire was quickly extinguished and firefighters conducted 'overhaul' to ensure the fire was completely extinguished and no hot embers remained," Baker said.

The structure was unoccupied at the time as it was a new home at the last stretch of being finished for the new owners.

"The fire was discovered by a good samaritan who was driving on Ponus Ridge and smelled the odor and investigated," Baker said.

Mutual aid Assistance from Wilton and Pound Ridge assisted with water supply. Damage to the structure was minor and there were no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation by the New Canaan Fire Marshal's Office.


 

As we prepare to set our clocks back on Saturday November 5th, please remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you don't have any detectors, please make the small investment and purchase them... They can save your life!

On Friday October 14th around 2am, the New Canaan Fire Dept responded to a home on South Ave for a lightning strike. As Engine 4 arrived, they noticed damage to the exterior of the home on the "B" side, 2nd floor. Crews entered the home and were meet by the home owner stating they had a smell of smoke on the 2nd floor. Crews then proceeded to the 2nd floor and found sheet rock blown off the walls on the "B" side and some insulation smoldering in the wall. Crews investigated the area with TIC, isolated the power and returned to service. The residents were unharmed during the incident.

Fire Departments Nation-wide are visiting schools to educate our youth on fire prevention.It is important for us adults to also remember some key safety tips.

* Change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

* Practice your "Exit Drills In The Home". (EDITH).

* Sleep with your bedroom doors closed. (To reduce the spread of smoke and fire into your room).

If you have any questions on fire prevention, call your local fire department.

On September 27th, just before 9am, Engine 4 was dispatched to the area of Main St. and Heritage Hill Rd. for a car fire. Engine 4 arrived to find an engine compartment fire in a minivan. Crews again made quick work of the fire which tied up traffic briefly on Main St.