New Canaan firefighters extinguished a barn fire at 64 Wakeman Rd on Saturday.  The barn which was fully involved with fire on the arrival of the first engine, was largely destroyed; firefighters were successful in keeping the fire from spreading to the adjacent house, which sustained serious heat damage.

Three cars were also destroyed by the radiated heat from the blaze.  The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office.

New Canaan's bravest fought an attic fire this morning at a residence on Wahackame Rd.   The alarm was sounded at 5:58AM when the residents woke to the smell of smoke in their house and found that there attic was on fire.

Firefighters quickly doused the flames and saved the structure, thanks in particular to the hard work of Mike Tiani and Duffy Sasser.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office.

Fire fighters joined many other groups on Monday to march in the annual Memorial Day Parade. Over 35 volunteer firemen marched followed by 10 career fire fighters and many family members in apparatus. Mount Kisco Pipe and Drums lead the fire fighters. After the ceremony at Lakeview cemetery, fire figters passed out over 500 hotdogs to hungry marchers and their families at the firehouse. Many thanks to all who helped!

The New Canaan Fire Company #1 provided a color guard for the Rolex Grand-Am series race at Lime Rock Park this Memorial Day Monday.

This unique request was staffed by three members of the Fire Company during the opening ceremonies for the nationally broadcast race, asked by the racetrack in its efforts to increase awareness and participation from residents of southwest Connecticut in the historic facility located in Lakeville, CT.

Members donned their dress blues and carried the national and state flag on the front straightaway during the pre-race ceremonies and national anthem.

New Canaan Fire will be hosting Fire Company Officer II as a state contract course this coming fall! Prerequisite certification for enrollment is Fire Company Officer 1. Dates and times are still pending at this time. If you are interested in enrolling, please contact Steve Parrett via email.

                                    sparrett@newcanaanfire.com

New Canaan volunteer and career firefighters joined children and parents from the New Canaan Winter Club for a morning skate and hockey practice session, and were all suprised by the entrance of Santa - on skates!

Both the firefighters and Santa participated in the morning skating drills, and afterwards gave the kids a tour of one of the fire engines. 

If you have a group that would like to participate in a community relations event, please contact Assistant Chief Kimes at rkimes@newcanaanfire.com.

New Canaan Firefighters practice basic SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) search. This drill took place at the Lapham Community Center in New Canaan, and gave our many new firefighters their first experience with searching in a completely dark environment.

Life long member of our community and  member of New Canaan Fire Company # 1 was presented with his 50 year pin in a special ceremony held at Open house on October 10th. Firefighter Pinder was given his recognition pin by President Parrett and Chief Karl while surrounded by family and friends.

Firefighters from the New Canaan Fire Company participated in "fire streams" practical application training last Thursday.  Many new "probationary" members got their first opportunity to work with 1 3/4" attack lines.

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A call of smoke from a structure came in around 0930 hours on St Johns Place. Firefighters could see smoke on Pine Street while heading to the scene. Assistant Chief Jack Hennessey confirmed structure fire. The structure was a detached 7 bay garage. The fire was located in an end bay. The flames had completely demolished the garage door before emergency services had arrived. No one was injured during the fire.

 
Firefighter Paul Wilson drove the first apparatus on scene, while Captain Rob Petrone completed the size up. Firefighter Kevin Vetti pulled the first line with assistance of Firefighter Mike Sasser. Lieutenant Don Gesualdi and Captain Eugene Tiani arrived on the second due apparatus and quickly went to work. Firefighter Dave DiPanni and Firefighter Mike Sasser vented the roof.
 
The main body of the fire was out within ten minutes and firefighters then opened the other bays to see the extension of the fire. The fire was contained to only the one, end bay.
 
Cause is still to be determined by Fire Marshal Fred Baker and the office of the State Fire Marshal.

New Canaan Firefighters and members of the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps conducted a simulated multi-car motor vehicle accident scenario.  Approximately 45 firefighters and EMT's participated in the drill.

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For all members, the latest version of the SOP's are availible for download as a PDF in the file locker.  This PDF features chapters and a search feature.

New Canaan Fire Company would like to thank all of the town’s people of New Canaan who made the generous donations that allowed us to purchase the new Bullex® Intelligent Training System. The ITS unit will train members of the fire company, CERT, and the community on proper uses and techniques of fire extinguishers in a clean and safe environment.

 
“New Canaan Fire Company will be able to offer fire extinguisher training and classes to the citizens of New Canaan. We will be able to explain how fire works, how fire extinguishers work and the 3 classes of fire on an interpersonal level. With the portability of the Bullex® unit, we will be able to go out to the community to work with small groups using hands-on guidance,” said Firefighter Haven Requa.
 
The Bullex® system uses a propane fire with electrical controls. It is able to emulate the 3 main classes of fire on four intensity levels. The “smart” extinguishers work with ultrasonic waves and minimal water.
 
The “smart” extinguishers adapt to the user by showing when the learner is incorrect and when they are correct, by adjusting the flames. “It will allow the citizens of New Canaan to have a practical hands on experience with real fire to have the confidence to use a fire extinguisher if they are ever in need” said Chief Edward Karl. A further grant was given by CERT, to purchase an additional “smart” extinguisher.
 
For more information on having firefighters train your group please email training@newcanaanfire.com.

The New Canaan Fire Company #1 takes great pleasure in announcing that eleven volunteer firefighters from New Canaan as well as surrounding mutual aid departments have successfully completed a two-month course in Fire Apparatus driving, culminating with a State of Connecticut DMV licensing test that occurred Saturday the 1st of August.

The course was 36 hours in length and covered topics such as pre-trip vehicle inspections, driving safely, emergency driving, as well as including the National Safety Council “Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator” certificate. The course was sponsored and instructed by volunteers at minimal expense to the town.
 
The graduates are as follows: New Canaan Fire Company #1 – Mike Fico, Win Goodrich, Adam Jones, John Soyland, Brendan Tobin, and Jamie Wolff. Turn of River Fire Department (Stamford) – Andy Bodnar, Matt Kellick, and Alan Munter. Long Hill Fire Department (Trumbull) – Brian Tiani. Greenwich Volunteer Hose & Chemical Co. – Capt. Ken Taylor.

New Canaan Fire will be hosting a state certified Ct Pump Operators Class starting on September 12th . There are 6 full day classes held on Saturdays and Sundays. Please contact Steve Parrett with questions at

training@newcanaanfire.com