Hotchkiss Hose Company 1 in Derby ready to host Popcorn Ball Sunday

 

Oxford fire companies to host Popcorn Ball Sunday Dec.14

OXFORD - Oxford Center Volunteer Fire Company will be doing our annual Popcorn Ball Sunday on the firetrucks with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 14 starting at 8 a.m.!

We will be out in conjunction with Quaker Farms Fire Company who will be handling their district. Please see the map to see if you live in Center Company District (outlined in red sections 1,2 &3) Please follow both pages as we will be posting updates as the time gets closer with exact details and locations!

Happy Holidays!

Ansonia FD to hold annual Popcorn Ball Sunday Dec. 21

ANSONIA - Extra, extra, read all about it!!

"Popcorn Ball Sunday" will be on Dec. 21. Listen for the sirens in your neighborhoods and get ready to catch those popcorn balls!

Follow the Ansonia Fire Department page for any additional details they may release.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Seymour fire companies ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday fun

From Citizens Engine Company No. 2 and Great Hill Hose Company:
You know what time it is—SANTA’S COMING!!

This weekend, Santa Claus and his helpers will be making their way around the Town of Seymour! What does this mean? It means Sunday is the day everyone has been anxiously waiting for—Popcorn Ball Sunday!

A yearly favorite when Santa and his helpers drive around town to deliver Popcorn Balls to all! On Sunday morning, Dec. 22, all you have to do is wait for Santa to get to your neighborhood on the fire truck! Below you will find some details explaining the event.

—There are 8 different crews (and Santa’s helpers) in the Town of Seymour that will be distributing Popcorn Balls. Citizens’ Engine and Great Hill Hose both divide our response districts into 4 sectors, meaning we have 8 firetrucks on the road at once. We will be on (nearly) every street beginning around 8 a.m. until we are finished. Each truck has streets assigned to them so please, please, please be patient with us!

—We do not know what time we will be on your street. Each truck has a different route and start in different areas of town. Although you will hear sirens throughout the day, please do your best to keep an ear out as they get closer to your home. When you hear and see them close by, come outside so the crews know you would like a popcorn ball!

—We may have to drive by your house a few times to get to other streets first but please, don’t worry we will be back! We promise!

—Believe it or not, yes, each year we field complaints from social media and calls into the firehouse about this event. We are all volunteers and do our best to make sure we get to every street in a timely fashion. Typically, once we drive on your street, we do not go back. We apologize if you were not home or missed the opportunity to see Santa. We are all members of this community and do our very best to make sure all receive a Popcorn Ball who want one.

—All apparatus and crews are in service which means any emergency call we receive will take precedent. If that happens and we are prolonged at a call, we will do our best to post on our social media pages to let you know we may be a little behind schedule.

—The Seymour Fire Department is 100% volunteer. The Popcorn Balls you receive are paid for directly from company funds through fundraisers and donations. We rely heavily on these donations from the community throughout the year for various purposes such as this event. Although donations are definitely not required, they are always appreciated to help cover the cost of this event.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Storm Engine Company in Derby ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday

From Storm Engine Company Facebook page:

This Sunday, December 22 will be our annual Popcorn Ball Sunday! 

Listen for Santa and the firemen as we throw popcorn balls to you and your family on the West Side of Derby! 

The live Santa tracker will be posted here on the day of the event!

Hotchkiss Hose Company 1 in Derby ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday

 

Ansonia fire companies ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday

From the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

We have some much anticipated information from our Ansonia Fire Departments for Popcorn Ball Sunday, this Sunday, 12/22. 

Company #1, Fountains, one truck starting about 10:15 a.m., covering the West Side. 

Company #3, Webster Hose H&L Co. #3, will start two trucks at 10:30 a.m., in their neighborhood. 

Company #4, Charters Hose Co #4, will have two trucks that will stay together in the 4th Ward, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

Company #5, Hilltop Hose Company # 5 will be starting two trucks at 8:45 a.m. and Company #6, Eagle Hose & Hook & Ladder Co. # 6 will also start two trucks at 10-10:30 a.m. in the North End.

Be aware of the sounds of the firetrucks blowing their horns as they come closer to your neighborhoods. 

These fine volunteer firemen and women do their best to reach each and every child waiting to receive popcorn balls. Remember to keep your children safe and stay out of the roads. 

The firemen and women have been practicing their throwing skills all year for this special day! Please share this information! 

Seymour Fire Department, Santa ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday fun

SEYMOUR- It’s that time of the year again!

When you hear sirens coming down your street on Dec. 22, be sure to come outside for popcorn balls and a visit from Santa!

Crews accompanied by Santa will hit the road at 8 a.m. and make their way down every street in Seymour throughout the morning.

Popcorn Ball Sunday is sponsored by Great Hill Hose Company and Citizens Engine Company No. 2.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Fire Department ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday

ANSONIA - This is a friendly reminder from the Ansonia Fire Department that popcorn ball Sunday is approaching on Dec. 17.

Each company in town will be on the road before 11 a.m. that day.

If you want to be part of your community, join us: AFD.recruitment23@gmail.com.

This is shared from the AFD Facebook page.

Ansonia fire companies ready for Popcorn Ball Sunday fun

ANSONIA - Popcorn Ball Sunday is back!

Watch and listen on Dec. 18 ... starting mid-morning (times are dependent on members' availability at each of the five stations that comprise the Ansonia Fire Department). You will most likely hear us coming before you see us!

Oh, did we say Santa will be joining us? Ho, ho, ho!

While we are excited to be back, we want to remind our neighbors to safely enjoy the festivities!

Please don't stand in (or run into) the street to retrieve those delicious treats! Our firefighters have fairly good aim and will make every attempt to hit your porch or front lawn. If there are some errant tosses, please wait until the truck leaves the area before retrieving those goodies.

And be sure to look all ways before doing so!

See you then!

This is shared from the Ansonia Fire Department Facebook page.

Hotchkiss Hose Company 1 in Derby slates Popcorn Ball Sunday

 

Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Co. 1 in Shelton slates popcorn ball Sunday

SHELTON - Be ready in the “Downtown“ district on Dec. 17 as members of Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Co.1 bring Santa around on the firetruck for their annual popcorn ball Sunday.

Great Hill Hose, Citizens Engine Cos.in Seymour to hold Popcorn Ball Sunday

SEYMOUR - It’s that time of year again! When you hear sirens coming down your street starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 18, be sure to come outside for Popcorn Balls and a visit from Santa!

Crews will hit the road at 8 a.m., and make their way down every street in town.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Storm Engine Co./Ambulance Corps Co. 2 in Derby preparing Popcorn Ball Sunday

DERBY - Our Annual Popcorn Ball Sunday will be in the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 18 starting around 1 p.m. 

If you live on the West Side of Derby keep an ear and an eye out for us coming down your street. 

We will have Santa riding along and throwing out treats. Hope to see you all.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Storm Engine Co. in Derby slates annual Popcorn Ball Sunday

DERBY - Storm Engine Company's annual Popcorn Ball Sunday will be held in the afternoon of Dec. 19 starting around 1 p.m. 

If you live on the west side of Derby keep an ear and an eye out for us coming down your street. We will have Santa riding along and throwing out treats. Hope to see you all!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford to host Popcorn Ball Sunday

Quaker Farms Fire Company file photo.

OXFORD - It's that time of year again! 

Santa will mount our Quaker Farms fire truck starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 and making a tour around Quaker Farms Fire District. 

Santa and our firefighters will be spreading cheer and tossing popcorn balls, even treats for our four- legged friends. 

Be on the lookout and listen for the sirens! We will try our best to provide updates via Facebook so parents can get their little ones bundled and ready.

Rain date is Dec. 19.

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

Derby Fire Department cancels Popcorn Ball Sunday, Santa Gift Delivery

Due to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in our area and out of safety concerns for the public and our members the department will not be hosting our annual Popcorn Ball Sunday or Santa Gift Delivery this year. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your families.

Please stay safe and enjoy the holiday season.

Thank You,

Acting Chief
David Lenart

Shared from the Derby Fire Department Facebook page.

Ansonia firefighters ready for annual Popcorn Ball Sunday