I just signed the petition "Police Officer beats brain cancer now has to battle the town to return to work" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name. Our goal is to reach 7,500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition by going to … [Read more...]
STEPNEY MOURNS AGAIN
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of long-time member Lewis Fagan. According to his obituary Lew was born on April 9, 1936 in Bridgeport, CT. He graduated from Bassick High School in 1954 and the University of Connecticut in 1958. Lew served in the Army from … [Read more...]
2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Stepney Volunteer Fire Department had its election of officers at their annual meeting. They are: President Jim Mace, Vice President Scott Schmaling, Recording Secretary Bill Truini, Treasurer Debbie Heim, Financial Secretary Jim Fogle. Also, Chief Scott Rose Sr., Deputy Chief … [Read more...]
The Stepney Volunteer Fire Department's first Centennial Poker Run is completed. What a great day it was. Here are just a few photos of our excellent day. Special thanks go to the Southbury, Washington and Water Witch volunteer fire departments for their support providing … [Read more...]
Stepney Fire once again helped out the folks at the Sprint For Monroe road race. Truck 100 provided the overhead "Paparazzi Platform" while firefighter Fogle drove the Sweep Truck, aka Utility 114. In addition, Stepney Fire members Tara Candee, Maurene Rose and Debbie Heim … [Read more...]
STEPNEY GOES RIT TO NEWTOWN
Stepney Fire was dispatched to 101 Toddy Hill Road in Newtown for a house fire. The fire started in a corner of the basement, in or near the clothes dryer of the one-story house. There were smoke detectors installed throughout the house but they had no batteries in them, … [Read more...]
Every hundred years or so, we like to do something really crazy, really wild. Back in 1917, we formed a fire company. This year, 2017, we are celebrating by having a number of events. One of these events is our Centennial Poker Run. Join us for a ride that was a hundred years in … [Read more...]
Stepney's Volunteers are preparing for their upcoming Vehicle Extrication class. To make this class happen, they will need many vehicles to train on. If you have a car or truck that you no longer have a use for, why not donate it to the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department? Your … [Read more...]
We had a GREAT time recently. We took Jude to Stepney Elementary School in a FIRE ENGINE! Jude, along with his dad, brother, sister and friend were picked up at their home and escorted to school aboard Engine 104. And, as they say, a good time was had by all! … [Read more...]
Stepney’s volunteers along with members of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department recently took part in an ice and cold water rescue class at Great Hollow Lake, to practice and refresh the skills and techniques in order to rescue people and animals who may have fallen through the … [Read more...]
Stepney Fire, along with Stevenson and Monroe companies, were called out about 9:30 Monday morning to the scene of an accident on Judd Road involving an oil delivery truck that left the roadway and struck a tree and caused a rupture of the truck’s 2,500 gallon oil tank. The units … [Read more...]
EARLY MORNING OVEN FIRE
Monroe Fire units responded mutual aid to Stepney Fire Department to an oven that caught fire during its self-cleaning mode on Red Barn Road Monday morning. The fire was contained within the oven. E104, E101, E203, E302 were on scene. … [Read more...]
Stepney and Monroe Volunteer Fire Departments held a combined drill yesterday evening to practice vehicle extrication and demo some new battery powered hydraulic tools. … [Read more...]
What a wonderful visit we had at Step-A-Way preschool. Stepney firefighters Greg Loehr and Joe Dias, along with junior firefighter Kyle Deegan, brought Engine 104 to the campus to show the youngsters a real firetruck. We also talked about calling 911, what to do if your smoke … [Read more...]
We are having a WONDERFUL time this week, visiting pre-school, kindergarten and first grade students during Fire Prevention Week. We visited Little Ivy Nursery School, Child World Academy, Stepney Elementary School and will be visiting Step-A-Way Nursery School. Here are some … [Read more...]
