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| IAFF LOCAL 3954 REMEMBERS ALL WHO HAVE FALLEN |
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| FF Wellings,Morrison,Carlson,Duval,Szemreylo,Pasek |
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 5:27 PM ON NOVEMBER 15, THE
TOLLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT,BOTH
CAREER AND VOLUNTEER, HAS
RESPONDED TO 1243 CALLS!!
"DONATIONS STILL NEEDED TO FINISH MEMORIAL"
CLICK TO SEE FULL STORY
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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| PHOTO TAKEN BY DATRICK DOOLEY |
Vehicle found down embankment
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
FF Duval Helps pickup equipment
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
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
WFSB Ch. 3 TV Report & Video
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.
September 25, 2009
Joe Sabbath Dr
Structure
Fire
In
the early morning Tolland was dispatched for a reported vehicle fire. First arriving
units on scene, found a fully involved vehicle with extension to the residence. Firefighters worked quickly and the bulk of
the fire was knocked down. Firefighters opened up the roof to get to the remaining fire. Units
remained on scene for extensive overhaul
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
FF
Pasek climbing ladder to help assist firefighter working on the roof
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| PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICK DOOLEY |
FF
Wellings operating the pump on Et140
September 18, 2009
Rt 195/Anthony Rd
MVA W/Injuries
Tolland responded to a reported motor vehicle accident in the area of RT195 and Anthony
Road. Units on scene found multiple cars involved with injuries. Due to there
being multiple injuries Willington ambulance responded mutual aid to assist.
August 27, 2009
Tolland Senior Center
Annual Cookout
The Tolland Fire Department sponsored the Annual Senior Center Cookout. This event was attended
by over 90 of Tollands Senior residents.
August
24, 2009
Eastview
terrace
Kitchen
Fire
Tolland
responded to a reported stove fire. Upon arrival first units on scene found smoke showing from the residents. Fire crews inside
found fire in
stove
with extension to cabinets and walls of kitchen with heavy smoke condition through out the house. Fire was knocked down quickly
and ventilation was preformed to remove smoke.
Fire
fighters stretch hose through front door to reach fire located in kitchen
August 11, 2009
Valley View Dr.
Kitchen Fire
Tolland
responded to a reported kitchen fire. ET140 was quick to arrive and found a small cooking fire in the
kitchen with extension to microwave and cabinets above. FF Morrison and Pasek quickly extinguished the fire and started venting the moderate smoke condition in the house.
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FF Szemreylo and Pasek checking
for extension
Fire Explorers help setup ventilation to
front and rear of house
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Fire caused some damage to microwave and cabinets above
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