New Canaan Fire Company

New Canaan, CT

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Mission Statement and Cultural Values

Mission

The New Canaan Fire Company No. 1 is a public safety agency dedicated to protecting the citizens of New Canaan from fire, rescue and environmental emergencies.  We strive to promote life safety and minimize property loss through emergency service delivery, fire prevention education and community service activities.

Cultural Values:

1. Respect

  • To show regard or consideration for others
  • Respect fellow firefighters and the customers we serve
  • Recognize members for a job well done through compliments, citations and awards

2. Integrity

  • Adherence to moral and ethical principles
  • Vigorously and consistently uphold our department’s mission, cultural values, standard operating procedures, and governing documents
  • To maintain our csonvictions relative to our strategies and standards

3. Teamwork

  • Cooperative effort on the part of the members of a group in the interests of a common cause
  • Understand that the best way to achieve personal and departmental goals is by working cooperatively with others

4. Enthusiasm

  • Lively interest
  • Show enthusiasm in being a firefighter by accepting the responsibilities that come with the position without complaint
  • Embrace a spirit of volunteerism for parades, public education, special events and committees

5. Pride

  • Satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself, or believed to reflect credit upon oneself
  • Embody a strong sense of pride for being a firefighter and a member of our department
  • Being proud of the positive relationship between career and volunteer members

6. Commitment to Personal Excellence

  • Embody a desire to excel
  • Demonstrate a commitment to being the best firefighter that you can be
  • Embrace training, new ideas and accept new responsibilities.  Set goals for self improvement such as achieving certifications over and above the department’s standard

7. Continuous Improvement

  • A habit of thinking – always looking for ways to improve
  • Encourage independent thought and action geared towards improving personal and departmental performance
  • Continuously assess and evaluate individual and departmental performance
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New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1 is at Waveny Park.

2 weeks ago

New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1

During our annual dinner last Friday we were honored to award three of our members awards for their outstanding service to the community and the Fire Company this year.

Assistant Chief Kimes and Vice President Bilotti presented the awards.

Firefighter Peter Black received the President’s award.

Firefighter Oliver Dennis received the Probie of the year award.

Firefighter Steven Kryger received The Firefighter of the year award.

Thank you, Peter, Oliver and Steven for your hard work and dedication to the town and the fire company!

Thank you to Garrett Cantrell for the photos.

#firefighter #awards #newcanaan #newcanaanct #townofnewcanaan #volunteer
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During our annual dinner last Friday we were honored to award three of our members awards for their outstanding service to the community and the Fire Company this year. 

Assistant Chief Kimes and Vice President Bilotti presented the awards.

 Firefighter Peter Black received the President’s award.

Firefighter Oliver Dennis received the Probie of the year award.

Firefighter Steven Kryger received The Firefighter of the year award. 

Thank you, Peter, Oliver and Steven for your hard work and dedication to the town and the fire company!

Thank you to Garrett Cantrell for the photos.

#firefighter #awards #newcanaan #newcanaanct #townofnewcanaan #volunteerImage attachmentImage attachment
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6 months ago

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6 months ago

New Canaan Fire Co., No. 1

Happy Holiday’s and Merry Christmas!

We wish you all a happy and joyful holiday season this year. Stay safe and be merry!

Thank you to all our first responders that are on duty over the holidays.

#townofnewcanaan #newcanaanct #firefighter #volunteerfirefighter #firstresponders #newcanaanems #newcanaanpolice #newengland #snow #christmas #newcanaanfiredept
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Happy Holiday’s and Merry Christmas!

We wish you all a happy and joyful holiday season this year.  Stay safe and be merry!

Thank you to all our first responders that are on duty over the holidays.

#townofnewcanaan #newcanaanct #firefighter #volunteerfirefighter #firstresponders #newcanaanems #newcanaanpolice #newengland #snow #christmas #newcanaanfiredept
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Thank you for your service and may you all have a blessed Christmas 🎄

Merry Christmas. Stay safe

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