News and Events
Serious Carbon Monoxide Incident Response – In April PFD responded to a residential home in Prospect during the overnight hours. The homeowner reported CO detectors going off, and was instructed to evacuate the home of all occupants. Upon arrival Firefighters tested the home and noted dangerous levels of CO in the home, which if gone unnoticed (continued exposure) could have been fatal for the homeowner and his family. Fortunately there were no injuries as a result of this incident. Please take note of this serious incident and make sure that you have CO detectors in your home. CO is odorless, colorless and tasteless so the only way to detect it is through a CO detector.
Flower Sale – PFD would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary and regular members that assisted in running the flower sale. PFD would also like thank everyone who supported the department by purchasing flowers during the sale.
Line Of Duty Death (Beacon Falls) – The entire PFD department would like to express sincere condolence to the family of Kevin Swan and the Beacon Hose Co. #1. Capt. Swan passed away while responding to a reported structure fire, on March 10th. Swan was a longtime member of the Beacon Falls Fire Department and was a former Assistant Chief of the department.
Community Day Long River Middle School – PFD members recently participated in a community outreach day at long river middle school. Firefighters provided educational information and showed students what firefighters and fire departments do on a day to day basis. Members answered questions and showed off some equipment which the students were allowed to try out.
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident – On March 3, 2010 in the morning during a snow storm, PFD responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident over an embankment. Upon arrival Waterbury Fire Department was on scene, as they originally received the call. Both departments secured the vehicle and attended to the victim. There were no major injuries. (Click Here For More Pics)
2009 Fire and EMS Calls – Over the past year PFD Firefighters / EMS Personnel responded to a total of 814 calls. 228 were fire calls and 586 were medical calls. PFD has seen an increase in Medical calls over the past several years capped off this year with 73 medical calls in December alone.
Fatal Structure Fire - Summit Road - On Dec 16th at approx 7am, PFD responded to a report of a structure fire on Summit Road. The report came in that a person had seen the smoke and upon attempting to alert the occupant he felt the front door was very hot. Car 11 and FM1 were first on scene and reported a working structure fire with a possible occupant trapped in the home. The First Due Engine #5 observed heavy smoke and flames coming out the front door. Firefighters simultaneously made entry into the front door and side of the home, while another team vented the structure by cutting a hole in the roof. Rescue 6, Squad 3, EMS 1, EMS 2 and Utility 1 also responded to the initial alarm. Command on scene ordered mutual aid response from Cheshire and Bethany Fire Departments to stage at the Prospect Fire House.
While fighting the blaze firefighters conducted simultaneous secondary searches and the occupant was located.
In total 50 PFD firefighters / ems personnel responded to the call which lasted most of the day, while firefighters continued to put out hot spots. The Prospect Fire Marshall’s office assisted by the State Police Fire Marshall investigated the cause of the fire throughout the day.
While battling the blaze 1 firefighter was treated on scene for smoke inhalation, but was not transported to the hospital. See more pics here
1st Annual Bowling Tournament - Prospect VFD is holding its 1st Bowling Tournament. Sunday March 7th 2010 Lakewood Lanes at 3p 1st 2nd and 3rd Place team prizes, door prizes, free giveaways. 4 person team-$80 per team.(free shoe rentals) No limit on Fire Department Teams. Family and Friends may participate Please Call Prospect Fire Department 203-758-5445 between 9-2:30 M-F to register.
2 Car MVA / Rollover and Car Fire – On Dec 13, at approx 4am PFD responded to a 2 car MVA / Rollover with possible injuries on Scott Road. Upon arrival firefighters observed that 1 vehicle had rolled over and the second vehicle was sitting 150 ft down the road. Upon arrival at the second vehicle it was noted that smoke was coming from the interior and then reported that the vehicle had caught fire. Firefighters obtained a quick knockdown with on site fire extinguishers. See more pics here
2010 Officers Elected – Congratulations to all the newly elected line officers for 2010. Chief Charles “Marty” Lautenschlager Assistant Chief Robert Chatfield, Captain (Days) Jason Kolodziej, Captain (Nights) Robert Harvey, Lieutenant (Days) 1st Lt. Matt McKeown, 2nd Lt. John Vance, 3rd Lt. Bill Blakley, (Nights) 1st Lt. William Lauber, 2nd Shawn Lajoie, 3rd Lt. Mark Debiase, EMS Officer PJ Conway, Assistant EMS Officer Mike Gilbert and Safety Officer Raymond Donnelly.
Prospect CT A Heart Safe Community – In December Prospect was designated a Heartsafe Community by the State Department of Health and the American Heart Association. Thank you to all who helped make this possible including the Prospect Fire Department EMS certified personnel.
CAFÉ 68 Fire – On November 23, 2009 PFD responded to Café 68 for a report of a structure fire at that location. Upon arrival there was heavy smoke coming from the Plaza that houses Café 68. At one point the smoke was so thick that the roads were not visible to responding units. Engine 5, Squad 3, EMS 1 and 2, Utility 1 all responded. The fire was contained in an oven and was quickly extinguished.
Graduation! – PFD recently had 2 classes of firefighters graduate from Fire Fighter Training. The most recent class called the “Prospect 6” had their graduation ceremony at the Prospect Firehouse. In attendance were their fellow Graduates from towns across the State, as well as the PFD Asst Chief, The Lead Instructors and Cadre from the Wolcott Fire School as well as family and friends were also in attendance for the ceremony.
Annual Christmas Party – PFD recently held their annual Christmas Party where kids were able to meet Santa Claus at the firehouse.
MRT Medical Response Technician Certification Class Check back frequently, PFD will host another MRT certification class in the next few months. The dates will be posted once announced by the EMS Officer.
EMT Bridge Course – PFD will be hosting an EMT Bridge course after the MRT course. The dates of this will be announced by the EMS Officer at the time the MRT course is announced.
2010 FireFighters Ball – A reminder to members that the Firefighters Ball will be held on Feb 13th, 2010. Please sign up in the watchroom.
Important Message About Your Home! – PFD reminds all residents to clearly display your house number. House numbers need to be visible from the street for responding Fire / EMS units to quickly locate your home in the event you need us. Please keep in mind that we may be trying to find your home at night or during bad weather so the more visible the number is the quicker we can respond.
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