Ansonia FD rescues individual Friday from Coe Pond

Incident Number: 24-0148

Date/Time: 03/22/2024-15:24PM

Nature: Water Rescue

A person was reported in the water at Coe Pond, prompting AFD to deploy its water rescue equipment.

A rescuer swam out to the individual and brought them back to shore, where they were handed over to EMS.

Strong work by AFD Ansonia Police Department Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services.

Thanks to our mutual aid partners Derby Fire Department, Derby, and Seymour Fire Dept. for fire support and EMS coverage.

This is shared from the Ansonia Fire Department's Facebook page.

Beacon Hose Co. 1 annual carnival on tap this week in Beacon Falls

The 2023 Beacon Hose Carnival is back this summer for Beacon Falls' biggest party! 

- WHAT: Continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie - and admission is free!
- WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 29-July 1, from 6-11 p.m.
- WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main St., Beacon Falls).
- WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.

Buy raffle tickets here: https://bit.ly/2023bhcraffle

This is shared from the fire company's Facebook page.

Valley first responders collecting Saturday for TEAM Toys 4 Kids

 

Free virtual dementia care workshop slated for EMS providers

 

Echo Hose Ambulance in Shelton offering EMT/EMR refresher classes online

Sharing from Echo Hose Ambulance Facebook page:

"EMT/EMR Refresher Classes. 100% online for CT EMS Providers. Start and complete the program at your convenience. 

"Visit www.echohose.com to register."

Sharing request from Storm Engine Rescue and Ambulance Corps in Derby

Supplies Request

"We are turning to the public for help with our dwindling supply of PPE and cleaning supplies. It is nearly impossible for us to find supplies anywhere at this point. Our members are out on the front lines protecting our community and we need to be able to protect them and in turn be able to make sure all of our equipment can be cleaned.

"With many nonessential businesses already closed or closing this coming week, we ask that you donate the supplies you may have to your local first responders as they are in dire need of it.

"Some things we are looking for:
N95 Masks
P100 Masks
Surgical Masks
Disposable Gowns
Disposable Coveralls
Safety Glasses
Disinfectant Sprays
Disinfecting Wipes
Hand Sanitizer

"We are located at 151 Olivia St, Derby, CT 06418. Please contact us before stopping by. You can email us at derbystormambulance@gmail.com to let us know what you have and to set up a time to drop off.

"It is not just us in need of supplies. If you do not live in our community and are looking to donate, consider contacting your local Ambulance Services, Fire Departments, or Police Departments."

CWV Post 1562 in Derby to hold First Responders Appreciation Day

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY AT CWV in DERBY on APRIL 27. 
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE. PLEASE PASS ALONG TO OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS. 
DETAILS ATTACHED..... :-)

Valley lawmaker joins legislature's Fire and EMS caucus

State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria and state Rep. J.P. Sredzinski. /Contributed photo 

HARTFORD – State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Seymour, officially became a member of the legislature’s bi-partisan Fire and EMS caucus on Tuesday during the first meeting of the newly formed caucus.

Klarides-Ditria said, “I look forward to working with my colleagues to find bi-partisan solutions that will benefit our public safety officers. It is also important to hear from our local firefighters and EMS officers regularly, and I encourage our public safety officers to reach out to me with their concerns or ideas so I can bring them to the Fire and EMS Caucus.”  

Co-chairs, state Reps. Brian Ohler and Pat Boyd announced in May their plans to form the Fire and EMS Caucus. 

The caucus will focus on specific public safety issues that first responders must navigate on a daily basis.

For information about the Fire and EMS Caucus, visit www.cga.ct.gov.  

Klarides-Ditria can be reached at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or 860-240-8700. 

This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.