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There were no injuries at the fire, but while conducting the primary search in heavy smoke conditions the members of Engine 2 located and successfully rescued a canine that was in a crate in the structure. Continue Reading →
According to Greenwich Police, the carbon monoxide was at a dangerously high level of 255 parts per million in a condominium where an unconscious man was rescued on Friday. Continue Reading →
For 17 years the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Camp Simmons has been hosting this event. Continue Reading →
During Tuesday’s Safe Driving Day simulation of a distracted driving crash with fatalities, Officer Shane Geary commented on the consequences for a distracted driver causing a fatality. “His future is ruined. It doesn’t matter where he’s from. It doesn’t matter who his parents are. There is a zero tolerance these days, especially for distracted driving cases with loss of life.” Continue Reading →
While off duty, Firefighter Matt Gordiski rescued a 4-year-old boy in Port Chester who lost consciousness after playing with a car’s sunroof and getting his neck caught. Continue Reading →
Julian Curtiss School 5th graders explained mindfulness, mindful breathing, and heartfulness as well as safe brain vs thinking brain to Greenwich Police and Fire Dept and GEMS on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Professional Fire Fighters Twitter feed reported that a fire at 374 Greenwich Ave was put down around 11:30am, and that the fire was in the duct work of a restaurant. Continue Reading →
We’ve been keeping track of the progress of the new fire house adjacent to Greenwich Police headquarters. Here’s a look back and a look at the completed building taken on Christmas 2016. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Fire Fighter Tony Pampena never tires of sharing his house in the holiday season. He spends two months, 10 hours a day, decorating all four sides of his house, plus the roof and yards with holiday lights and has no plans to quit! The display is illuminated beginning at 5:00pm, and runs every day through Jan 7. Continue Reading →
Eighty percent of all fire personnel in Connecticut are volunteers, and the majority of fire departments throughout the state are experiencing a volunteer shortage.
Local fire departments need volunteers of all skill levels and abilities, people willing and able to respond to emergencies whenever called upon. Continue Reading →