(From connfire.com)
April 2014:
Branford: Engine 4 is currently under going a refurb which will include being repainted.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department will likely order a new engine before the end of the year.
Enfield: The Enfield Fire District is currently spec'ing a 100' rear mount aerial truck and a pumper truck.
Kent: Kent should be taking delivery of the new Firematic BRAT brush truck next week.
Washington: The department is currently refurbishing
the light duty rescue by putting the box on a new cab and chassis.
Also, a new engine is in the spec stage.
Stratford: Stratford is looking to secure funds to replace Ladder 1.
Bethlehem: A pumper tanker is currently being spec'd out with a purchase to be made during the next budget season.
Watertown: Watertown is not going with the Spartan/GK/LTI aerial and are currently looking at other options.
New Haven: Engine 9 and Engine 11 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers should be delivered to New Haven before the end of the month.
Preston: Smeal won the bid for a new rescue pumper that should be delivered early next year.
Milford:
I'm being told that Smeal Fire Apparatus won the bid for a new quint to
replace Engine 5. Engine 5 will go into reserve status.
Colchester: A Marion/Spartan Walk Around Heavy Rescue is currently being built with a late summer delivery expected.
East Haven: Squad 5
left town today to undergo a refurbishment. The current box will be
mounted on a 2014 Ford Cab & Chassis. The spare rescue, a 1997
Ford/E-One ambulance (it doesn't transport) will be mounted on Squad 5
current cab and chassis.
Naugatuck: Naugatuck Fire
has taken delivery of a Spartan Marion Rescue Pumper as well as the
first Pierce which was refurbished by Bulldog Fire Apparatus. The 2nd
Pierce should be sent out in April for a refurbishment at Bulldog.
Branford:
I believe Branford may have ordered a new ambulance due in either late
this month or in May. I am trying to verify and get additional info.
West Hartford: Engine 1's new KME is in service.
Farmington:
Farmington will be taking delivery of a Swab/Ford EMS truck in the next couple of months. After July 1, funding should
be available to replace two pumper trucks. I believe one of the two
trucks will be a rescue pumper.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
2014 Westchester County, New York Parades
(From http://www.wcpja.com/)
Sat. April 26 Pound Ridge 6:00 PM Inspection
Fri. May 2 Croton Falls 5:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 3 Thornwood 5:00 PM Inspection
Fri. May 9 Bedford Hills 5:30 PM Inspection
Sat. May 10 Pleasantville 6:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 17 Chappaqua 4:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 17 Mahopac TBA Inspection
Fri. May 30 Pleasantville 7:00 PM Parade
Wed. June 4 Katonah 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. June 7 Montrose 6:00 PM Parade
Sat. June 7 Pine Plains 3:00 PM Parade
Wed. June 25 Yorktown Heights 7:00 PM. Parade
Sat. June 28 Sharon Ct. 5:30 PM 125th Anniversary Parade
Sat. July 5 Amenia 5:00 PM DCVFA Convention Parade
Fri. July 11 Mt. Kisco 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. July 12 Millbrook 6:00 PM Parade
Sat. July 19 Dover Plains 6:00 PM Parade
Wed. July 23 Brewster 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. July 25 Patterson 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. July 25 Bedford Village 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. Aug 1 Ossining 7:00 PM Parade
Wed. Aug 6 South Salem 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. Aug 8 Pawling 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. Sept 6 Haverstraw TBA RCVFA Convention Parade
Sat. Oct 4 Middletown 2:00 PM Parade
Westchester County Parade Judges Association.
Sat. April 26 Pound Ridge 6:00 PM Inspection
Fri. May 2 Croton Falls 5:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 3 Thornwood 5:00 PM Inspection
Fri. May 9 Bedford Hills 5:30 PM Inspection
Sat. May 10 Pleasantville 6:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 17 Chappaqua 4:00 PM Inspection
Sat. May 17 Mahopac TBA Inspection
Fri. May 30 Pleasantville 7:00 PM Parade
Wed. June 4 Katonah 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. June 7 Montrose 6:00 PM Parade
Sat. June 7 Pine Plains 3:00 PM Parade
Wed. June 25 Yorktown Heights 7:00 PM. Parade
Sat. June 28 Sharon Ct. 5:30 PM 125th Anniversary Parade
Sat. July 5 Amenia 5:00 PM DCVFA Convention Parade
Fri. July 11 Mt. Kisco 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. July 12 Millbrook 6:00 PM Parade
Sat. July 19 Dover Plains 6:00 PM Parade
Wed. July 23 Brewster 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. July 25 Patterson 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. July 25 Bedford Village 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. Aug 1 Ossining 7:00 PM Parade
Wed. Aug 6 South Salem 7:00 PM Parade
Fri. Aug 8 Pawling 7:00 PM Parade
Sat. Sept 6 Haverstraw TBA RCVFA Convention Parade
Sat. Oct 4 Middletown 2:00 PM Parade
2014 CT Parade Dates
(From http://ctparademarshals.com/)
| Date | Location | Day | Time | |
| MAY | ||||
| May 17 | Collinsville | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| JUNE | ||||
| June 7 | Beacon Hose | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| June 13 | Bethany | Friday | 7:00 PM | |
| June 28 | Broad Brook | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| JULY | ||||
| July 12 | Tunxis Hose | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| July 19 | Canaan | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Aug 2 | Thomaston | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| Aug 15 | Bridgewater | Friday | 5:30 PM | |
| Aug 16 | Winsted | Saturday | 6:00 PM | |
| Aug 22 | Kent | Friday | 6:45 PM | |
| SEPTEMBER | ||||
| Sept 5 | Ellington | Saturday | 5:15 PM | |
| Sept 21 | Convention (Litchfield) | Sunday | 12:00 PM |
5th Annual Silver City FireFest in Meriden, CT July 26 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Connecticut Fire Photographers Association, the Southern Connecticut Antique Fire Apparatus Collectors and the Meriden Firefighter Benevolent Society are pleased to present the 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest. The event will once again feature model displays, apparatus displays, photo/video displays, and firematic vendors.
Further details to follow...SAVE THE DATE!!!
DATE: Saturday July 26, 2014.
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Executive Inn and Conference Center - main ballroom
900 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
ADMISSION: $5.00 for adults, Kids 12 and under free - all proceeds go to benefit the sponsoring organizations.
VENDOR TABLES: $50.00 per 4x8 table.
DISPLAY TABLES: Free.
Further details to follow...SAVE THE DATE!!!
DATE: Saturday July 26, 2014.
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Executive Inn and Conference Center - main ballroom
900 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
ADMISSION: $5.00 for adults, Kids 12 and under free - all proceeds go to benefit the sponsoring organizations.
VENDOR TABLES: $50.00 per 4x8 table.
DISPLAY TABLES: Free.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
April 2014 Fire Truck News
(From connfire.com)
April 2014:
Washington: The department is currently refurbishing the light duty rescue by putting the box on a new cab and chassis. Also, a new engine is in the spec stage.
Stratford: Stratford is looking to secure funds to replace Ladder 1.
Bethlehem: A pumper tanker is currently being spec'd out with a purchase to be made during the next budget season.
Watertown: Watertown is not going with the Spartan/GK/LTI aerial and are currently looking at other options.
New Haven: Engine 9 and Engine 11 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers should be delivered to New Haven before the end of the month.
Preston: Smeal won the bid for a new rescue pumper that should be delivered early next year.
Milford: I'm being told that Smeal Fire Apparatus won the bid for a new quint to replace Engine 5. Engine 5 will go into reserve status.
Colchester: A Marion/Spartan Walk Around Heavy Rescue is currently being built with a late summer delivery expected.
East Haven: Squad 5 left town today to undergo a refurbishment. The current box will be mounted on a 2014 Ford Cab & Chassis. The spare rescue, a 1997 Ford/E-One ambulance (it doesn't transport) will be mounted on Squad 5 current cab and chassis.
Naugatuck: Naugatuck Fire has taken delivery of a Spartan Marion Rescue Pumper as well as the first Pierce which was refurbished by Bulldog Fire Apparatus. The 2nd Pierce should be sent out in April for a refurbishment at Bulldog.
Branford: I believe Branford may have ordered a new ambulance due in either late this month or in May. I am trying to verify and get additional info.
West Hartford: Engine 1's new KME is in service.
Farmington: Farmington will be taking delivery of a Swab/Ford EMS truck in the next couple of months. After July 1, funding should be available to replace two pumper trucks. I believe one of the two trucks will be a rescue pumper.
April 2014:
Washington: The department is currently refurbishing the light duty rescue by putting the box on a new cab and chassis. Also, a new engine is in the spec stage.
Stratford: Stratford is looking to secure funds to replace Ladder 1.
Bethlehem: A pumper tanker is currently being spec'd out with a purchase to be made during the next budget season.
Watertown: Watertown is not going with the Spartan/GK/LTI aerial and are currently looking at other options.
New Haven: Engine 9 and Engine 11 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers should be delivered to New Haven before the end of the month.
Preston: Smeal won the bid for a new rescue pumper that should be delivered early next year.
Milford: I'm being told that Smeal Fire Apparatus won the bid for a new quint to replace Engine 5. Engine 5 will go into reserve status.
Colchester: A Marion/Spartan Walk Around Heavy Rescue is currently being built with a late summer delivery expected.
East Haven: Squad 5 left town today to undergo a refurbishment. The current box will be mounted on a 2014 Ford Cab & Chassis. The spare rescue, a 1997 Ford/E-One ambulance (it doesn't transport) will be mounted on Squad 5 current cab and chassis.
Naugatuck: Naugatuck Fire has taken delivery of a Spartan Marion Rescue Pumper as well as the first Pierce which was refurbished by Bulldog Fire Apparatus. The 2nd Pierce should be sent out in April for a refurbishment at Bulldog.
Branford: I believe Branford may have ordered a new ambulance due in either late this month or in May. I am trying to verify and get additional info.
West Hartford: Engine 1's new KME is in service.
Farmington: Farmington will be taking delivery of a Swab/Ford EMS truck in the next couple of months. After July 1, funding should be available to replace two pumper trucks. I believe one of the two trucks will be a rescue pumper.
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