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| IAFF LOCAL 3954 REMEMBERS ALL WHO HAVE FALLEN |
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| FF Fichera,Pasek,Carlson,Littell,Duval,Morrison,Wellings |
Welcome to Local 3954's web page. Local 3954 is a small group of career fire fighters consisting
of six members that protect the Town of Tolland Connecticut. The Town of Tolland, first settled before 1715,
covers an area of forty-one square miles and is situated twenty miles northeast of Hartford.
The Tolland Fire Department is a combination department. We have Career (paid) Fire Fighters working
Monday through Friday covering the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and a group of dedicated volunteers covering evenings,
weekends and certain holidays.
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AS OF May 15, 2012 THE
TOLLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT,BOTH CAREER AND VOLUNTEER HAVE RESPONDED TO 568 EMERGENCY CALLS!!!
On Monday night, May 17, the
members of the TFD had a special visit from a family they assisted earlier this year. During their training session, Cynthia
Mello visited with her infant son Jack and daughter Taylor. On Jan. 27, during a heavy snowfall, Cynthia was taken to St.
Francis Hospital after her water broke. Later that day, Jack was born.
In the photo are Fire Fighters who
assisted- Dennis Carlson, Steve Pasek, Mark Morrison and Joe Duval along with Cynthia, Jack and daughter Taylor.
Fire
Chief Littell was in charge on scene, but unavailable for the photo.
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New Residential Fire Study Shows Effects
of Crew Size on Fire Fighting Operations
 April 28, 2010 -- A landmark study released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that the size
of fire fighting crews has a substantial effect on the fire service's ability to protect lives and property in residential
fires. Click here to read the news release.
Watch a recent interview with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Assistant to the President, discussing this important study. Moore was interviewed after giving
a presentation at the IAFC's Fire-Rescue Med Conference.
Conducted by a broad coalition in the scientific, fire fighting
and public safety communities, the study results found that four-person fire fighting crews were able to complete 22 essential
fire fighting and rescue tasks in a typical residential structure 30 percent faster than two-person crews and 25 percent faster
than three-person crews.
The report is the first to quantify the effects of crew sizes and arrival times on the fire
service's lifesaving and fire fighting operations.
This and other scientific data in the report will help educate
public officials, fire chiefs and other decision-makers on the importance of adequate staffing and deployment with respect
to fire fighter and public safety.
Study investigators from NIST and the IAFF announced the results of the study at
a press conference at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC, before the start of the annual Congressional Fire Services
Institute meeting of top fire safety officials from the across the nation.
Click here for the full report.
The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency
Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters grant program.
Read General President Harold Schaitberger's
blog, "Fire Fighter Staffing and Deployment Study Released"
For more information, contact Lori Moore-Merrell at lmoore@iaff.org or (202) 824-1594. |
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TOLLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORIAL CEREMONY
1-18-2010
On
January 18, 2010 local 3954 participated in the dedication
ceremony
of the new Tolland Fire Dept line of duty memorial on the same day of the 20th year anniversary of line of duty death of Lt
Gary M, Passaro on January 18, 1990. Also honored was Robert James Cooke
FF
Duval who knew Gary
as a friend and fellow firefighter conceived the idea to honor Gary
on his 20 year anniversary. FF Duval and Wellings served on the Tolland Fire Dept Memorial committee and in less then six months of hard work from many people, everything was
able to be finished for this special day.
Many
thanks to all the people that made this possible
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FF WELLINGS WITH
TOLLAND FIRE DEPT
HONOR GUARD
FF DUVAL PLACING WREATH
AT PLAQUE OF
LT GARY M, PASSARO
NEW LONDON FIREFIGHTERS
PIPE & DRUMS
PLAQUE HONORING
LT GARY M, PASSARO
FF DUVAL PRESENTING
A GIFT TO EARTHWORKS
JEFF HUTTON & ROB SYMONDS
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FF WELLINGS SALUTING
THE RAISING OF THE FLAGS
FF WELLINGS TOLLING
THE BELL
GRANITE MONUMENT MARKING
THE MEMORIAL SITE
PLAQUE HONORING
ROBERT JAMES COOKE
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Click for full story and more photo's
January 16, 2010
Mansfield
Structure Fire
Tolland responded to the Town of Mansfield for a structure fire. Tank 440 With FF Carlson
and Duval responded and assisted with shuttling water to the scene. Mansfield
requested any manpower to scene. FF Duval helped man
a
2-1/2" hose line and preformed overhaul from the outside.
T440 with FF Carlson running pump
Crews working to contain fire
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North Coventry
Structure Fire
Tolland
was dispatched to the town of Coventry for a
vehicle fire with extension to garage. FF Morrison and Pasek respond with Tank 140 to supply water to the fire ground.
FF Pasek assisted on scene with checking for extension and overhaul
FF Pasek assisting on scene
South Coventry
Structure Fire
Tolland
was dispatched to the town of Coventry for a structure fire house fully involved. Both Tolland's
tankers were requested. FF Duval with T140 and FF Morrison with T440 responded and help shuttle water to supply the fire ground
First units on scene found heavy fire
North Coventry
Structure Fire
Tolland
was dispatched to the town Coventry for a structure fire. Tolland responded with 2 Tankers
and 2 Engine Tanks. T140 with FF Morrison and Pasek, T440 with FF Wellings, Et240 with FF Sezmreylo and Duval, Once
on scene Tolland Fireighters assisted in many different tasks from supplying water to the fire ground, interior
fire attack and overhaul.
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
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FF Pasek setting up
to supply water
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FF Wellings on the ladder with
other Tolland Firefighters
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
FF Duval takes a break after
assisting in interior attack
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
FF Morrison assists Tolland
Lt Mullen with a air bottle change
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December 12, 2009
Kendall Mt Rd
MVA W/Entrapment &
Lifestar
Tolland responded to a reported
motor vehicle accident on Kendall Mountain Rd. First unit on scene reported an entrapped
unresponsive patient. Pt was extricated packaged and transport to Life Star. FF Morrison and Duval were on scene and assisted
with extrication
November 06, 2009
I-84
MVA W/Injuries
Tolland was
dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on I-84 west of exit 69. FD units on the scene found car in the woods. There
were multiple injuries. Both of Tolland's ambulances and one from Willington #1 transported three patients.
Also 2 ALS units were requested for two of the patients.
IS THIS WHAT THEY MEANT BY EMERGENCY STOPPING
South River Rd
Chimney Fire
Tolland responded to a chimney fire. Units on scene reported a slight smoke condition in the dwelling. Firefighters
used chains to clear the blockage in the chimney. Smoke was cleared from the house and FD cleared
FF Wellings getting access to
the chimney
October 16, 2009
Tolland Stage Rd
MVA W/Injury
While
Tolland units were still operating at the multiple vehicle accidents on I-84 with one being serious, they were
dispatched to another vehicle accident on Tolland Stage Rd (Rt 74) reported Vvehicle down embankment. Units standing
by at fire station and from the highway responded. FD unit on scene found a one car that rolled down embankment in
front of residence. Patient was still in vehicle and minor extrication and stabilization was preformed. ALS
was requested due to patient condition. Patient
was treated and packaged and transported to the hospital.
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Vehicle found down embankment
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FF Duval Helps pickup equipment
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FF Duval assists in carrying patient
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October 16, 2009
I-84 westbound
MVA W/Serious Injuries
Tolland responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on I-84 in area of
Exit 68. FD unit on scene found vehicle
on its roof with occupants ejected. Three occupants were found with serious injuries. Both Life Stars and extra ALS units
were requested to the scene. All occupants were treated and packaged and then transported to hospital by both helicopters.
It was a busy night on I-84 with multiple accidents with injuries. IAFF 3954 personnel were on the scene and assisted
with patient care. Unfortunately one patient died a short time after arriving at the hospital
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Channel 61 Fox Video
The Tolland Fire Fighters would like to thank all those who graciously donated to this
years 2-day Muscular Dystrophy Association's, "Fill The Boot" drive. Total donations were over our $10,000.00 goal set
for this year.
Again, THANK YOU, from Local 3954.
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