Seymour FD to hold boot drive Sunday to benefit deputy fire marshal

On Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. the Seymour Fire Department will be holding a boot drive fundraiser for Rocky.

Donation locations:

Route 67 & Bank Street

Derby Avenue by Tri-Town Plaza

Route 188 & Great Hill Road (at the rotary)

Robert Rockwell

This is our chance to give back to someone who is always there helping others.

Now it’s our turn to show up and support Rocky when it matters most.

Every little bit helps, and together we can make a difference.

Let’s show up strong for Rocky!

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!

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.

Santa to help Seymour Fire Department deliver toys Dec. 18

 

Seymour Fire Department reminds residents to clear hydrants

Sharing from the Department Facebook page:

With the pending snow/ice storm coming this weekend please help us by clearing the fire hydrants on or around your property. 

Here is some information to help if you don't know exactly what needs to be done.

Seymour Fire Department shares storm safety tips

With the upcoming storm this weekend, the Seymour Fire Department wants to remind everyone about some important safety tips.

1. Please remember to clear paths to all of your doorways. It is important to have multiple ways out of your residence in an emergency.

2. Clear snow around any vents such as heaters or dryers.

3. In the event of a power outage, use flashlights not candles. If you have to run a generator, make sure it is at least 10 feet from your residence and the exhaust is blowing away.

4. Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

5. Make sure you check on elderly neighbors and family members.

6. Please help us out by shoveling around your neighborhood fire hydrants, it will help us help you in the event of an emergency. Our crews will be out shoveling hydrants next week, but it takes a long time to get them all done in between emergency calls. Please help us by adopting a hydrant near your residence.

7. In the event of an emergency, remember to call 911 not the firehouse.

Stay safe and enjoy the storm!

*Shared from the department's Facebook page.

Seymour Fire Department Santa to deliver toys Dec. 15

Seymour Fire Department to help Santa deliver toys

*Shared from Great Hill Hose Company Facebook page.

Congratulations go to Seymour fire prevention poster contest winners

Pictured from left: Glen Rodrigue, Sam Rodrigue, fifth grader at Chatfield-LoPresti School, Principal David Olechna, Jade Rinaldi, fourth grader at Chatfield-LoPresti, Jessica Hubinger. At rear is Fire Marshal Paul Wetowitz.

SEYMOUR - Today the Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners received a special treat getting to ride to school in style in a Seymour firetruck.

Sam Rodrigue, a fifth grader at Chatfield-LoPresti School along with his dad Glen, as well as Jade Rinaldi, a fourth grader at CLS, and her mom Jessica Hubinger, showed up at school with our help. 
The two winners’ posters were forwarded to the New Haven County round where they will be judged and a single winner will be chosen for the state. 
Congratulations. We hope you had as much fun as we did. 


This information is shared from the Seymour Fire Department Facebook page.

Seymour animal rescue group selling 2018 calendar

Sharing from the Facebook pages of CARES and the Office of the First Selectman: 

Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller holds the 2018 Rescue Calendar. 

"Look who has our 2018 Rescue Calendar! We here at CARES (Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour) are grateful for the support from our First Selectman Kurt Miller, the Board of Selectmen, and the community. Can you guess the breed of his two rescue dogs? 
"Order your calendar at www.seymourcares.org"

The rescue pets were photographed for the calendar with members of the Seymour Fire Department.