Members from the Stepney Fire Department had their weekly drill at the Fairfield Fire school training in fire fighter safety and survival. Members learned how to bail out of a 2nd floor window using only a rope no harnesses and bailing out onto a ladder head first. After the … [Read more...]
At 1728 hrs the Stepney Volunteers were dispatched to 20 Little Fox Lane for an activated fire alarm. Upon the arrival of chief 153 Rose Sr. he found that the front of the house was on fire. E-101 arrived first pulled a line and made a quick knock on the fire. The officer on … [Read more...]
At 0756 hrs the Stepney Volunteers were dispatched to 630 Main Street Sals Pizza for a report a water coming from the building and an odor of smoke. E-104 arrived to find a 1 12 story strip mall with water coming from a front door and a fire in the ceiling of a pizza restaurant. … [Read more...]
This evening members and their families took part in a very long and tedious clam stuffing work party. Over twenty five volunteers helped stuff 600 clams in a sweatshop like assembly line for our annual Lobster Clambake. The event will be held next Saturday July 24th. A big … [Read more...]
At 1400 hrs The Stepney volunteers and their families opened their doors to hold their annual lobster clambake at Stepney station 1. This year the community really stepped up to support us. Over 600 meals were served in a 6 hour period as opposed to last year where we only sold … [Read more...]
At 1809hrs the Stepney volunteers were dispatched to 55 Hirams Hill Road for a garage fire. E-101 arrived first to find an outside fire that had extended to a 2 12 story garage. Crews extinguished the fire and preformed overhaul. All units were released in just over one hour. … [Read more...]
As of 2000hrs today the new line and administrative officers which were elected at our annual meeting held on July 8th will now take effect. Congratulations to the following officers Chief Robert Painter Sr. 1st Asst. Chief Mike Klemish 2nd Asst. Chief Scott Rose Sr. Captain … [Read more...]
At 1320hrs the Stepney volunteers were dispatched to Purdy Hill Road at Joan Drive for a one car MVA rollover. R-120 responded and arrived first to confirm a one car rollover with minor injuries. Crews assisted with patient care and secured all hazards. … [Read more...]
Today we finally finished installing our new phone system at station one. Our new phone system has the capabilities of voice over IP between the two stations. The new system also has intercom phone to phone or the ability page the entire system. Special thanks to the technology … [Read more...]
At 1425hrs severe thunderstorms rolled through the Town of Monroe causing all sorts of damage. The Stepney Volunteers ran several calls ranging from fire alarms to lightning strikes. After returning from 2 back to back fire alarms units were dispatched to 21 Trotters Lane for a … [Read more...]
At about 1220hrs motorcycles for the 4th Annual CT United Ride started to roll past station one. This years ride was dedicated to Bridgeport Deputy Police Chief Robert Mangano Chief Mangano has lead the CT United Ride each year. He is presently on extended sick leave from active … [Read more...]
Today the Stepney Volunteers received two brand new Huscavarna Rancher 55 chain saws for Benedicts Home and Garden. A special thanks goes to Bruce Benedict owner for donating the saws. … [Read more...]
At 1730hrs the Stepney Volunteers were dispatched to send one engine to cover Long Hill station 1 in the town of Trumbull. while they were operating at the Trumbull Mall … [Read more...]
At 1011hrs the Stepney Volunteers were dispatched to 414 Pepper Street for a kitchen fire. E-104 arrived to find minor damage to the stove and microwave. The fire was knocked down with a 2lbs dry-chem extinguisher. Units determined that the fire started from a frying pan with … [Read more...]
While E-104 was on there way to get fuel a passer-by stopped at Rt. 25 and Rt. 111 intersection stating there was a car on fire up the road. Crews responded to the scene of the fire which was about 1 mile into the Town of Trumbull. E-104 first on scene found a fully involved van … [Read more...]