A few of our firefighters attended the annual FDIC, one of the biggest fire instructors conventions in the country. Members of New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 participated in hands on training taught by firefighters from the Indianapolis Fire Department as well as attended classroom sessions with some of the best instructors in the fire service.

If you have ever had an interest in Volunteering as a Firefighter here is your chance. Come join us on Tuesday April 22nd at 7pm at the New Canaan Fire Company headquarters to meet our firefighters and to learn more about our service to the community and how you can help contribute. Please RSVP to recruits@newcanaanfire.com

On Friday April 4th, 2014 members of the New Canaan Fire Company and their significant others convened at the Italian Center in Stamford, CT for the annual “Thank You” Dinner. This dinner is for the members of the New Canaan Fire Company to show their appreciation for the encouragement, and sometimes patience, that our significant others have for our choice to server our community, whenever that call might sound. These individuals play an important role in allowing for us to do what we do and it could not be done without their support.

The lower level renovations of New Canaan Fire Company No 1 are near completion which include a renovated members room, bunk room and space to install the firehouse’s first elevator.

Though New Canaan is a land locked community the town still incorporates many large bodies of water that include ponds, lakes, rivers and reservoirs. It is the responsibility of New Canaan Fire to assist in any situations that involves rescue on these waters. That is why one of our annual training exercises is to re-familiarize ourselves with cold water rescue equipment needed for these types of situations.

Firefighters responded to the report of a fully involved garage apartment with possible entrapment. Thankfully the cottage was not occupied and though gutted, firefighters made another great stop saving the structure and mitigating any risk to exposures. The Article from the New Canaan Advertiser: http://www.ncadvertiser.com/31001/michigan-road-cottage-destroyed-by-fire/

Members of New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 participated in the annually required OSHA training on a key piece of Firefighting equipment, the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). Firefighters refreshed themselves with the Mayday protocol and completed a ‘Maze’ donned with full PPE to simulate an entrapment scenario. Bi-monthly trainings like this one allow for our firefighters to be fresh on their skills for when they are needed the most.

Article from the New Canaan Advertiser

http://www.ncadvertiser.com/28671/fire-extinguished-at-new-canaan-home/

New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 joined the town of New Canaan in the annual Christmas Eve Caroling on Gods Acre. The Fire Company handed out candles and candy canes to towns people and provided lighting from Rescue 5.

New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 wishes all a very happy and safe holidays

New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 congratulates our newest 2nd Lieutenant Michael Esposito

On Tuesday December 10th 2013 New Canaan town clerk Claudia Webber swore in two new fire commissioners who also happen to be current active members of New Canaan Fire Company No.1. Captain Al DuPont and Firefighter Kerry Smith joined returning commissioner Jack Horner on the New Canaan Fire Commission. On this night New Canaan Fire Company No.1 also welcomed the swearing in of new Career Firefighter Michael Jackson.

In what is an annual tradition Members of New Canaan Fire Company No.1 Join to decorate the Firehouse for the holidays.

New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

The firefighters of New Canaan would like to thank Chief Edward Karl for his dedication, advice and assistance not only for the last 5 years as chief, but also over the 14 years prior volunteering. First Selectman, Rob Mallozzi said "You have served your Town and the FD with honor and dedication; I can not thank you enough for all of your service and love of NCFC#1 and our department" in a letter to the chief earlier today. Chief Karl is a fourth generation Karl in NC Fire. His father, Henry Karl, was Chief in the late '60s. A heartfelt thank you to Cheif Karl! From everyone at NC Fire!