IAFF Local 998

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IAFF Local 998 regrets to announce the passing of LT Tom McCabe. He passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Lieutenant Tom McCabe was a 24 year decorated veteran of the Stratford Fire Department, served as Treasurer for the Firefighters Benevolent Association, and was also the department historian. Lt McCabe was 54 years old and leaves behind a wife and three children. The loss of Lt McCabe will surely have a lasting impact on the members of the Stratford Fire Department and his local community. RIP Lt McCabe. We miss you brother and you will not be forgotten!

Fire Safety Reminders

The Stratford Firefighters would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends dealing with the Christmas morning tragedy in the City of Stamford that claimed the lives of two grandparents and three children. The initial findings indicate that it was an accidental fire and that early warning systems may not have been in working order. There was also a fire in Torrington where it was determined that there were no batteries in the smoke detector and one man died in that fire. The devastating loss of the family in Stamford and the individual in Torrington is felt by all and we would like to remind the residents of Stratford of the importance of an early warning system, specifically operating smoke detectors.

Winter St Structure Fire

12/18/11 - E1, Tac 5, E2, E3, L1, C3 on scene at 37 Winter St. Working fire in a 1.5 wood frame. E1 operated the attack line while TAC 5 established a water supply and L1 provided vertical ventilation. 12 residents displeaced with two of them being sent to the hospital.

Kramer's Auto Body Structure Fire

12/6/11 - At 0136 hrs, E1, Tac 5, E3, L1 and C3 were dispatched to 11 Old South Ave, Kramer's Auto for the structure fire. On arrival, Car 3 reported heavy fire throughout a commercial building and added E2 and E4 to the assignment. Defensive operation from the beginning. Milford and Bridgeport Fire provided mutual aid station coverage.

Main St Extrication

11/16/11- At approx. 2234 hrs. E4, E5, L1, C3 responded for an MVA with a report of extrication in the 5000 block of Main St. E4 arrived on scene confirming extrication was needed for one vehicle that struck a utility pole. E4 initiated pt care while E5 and L1 extricated the pt. One pt was transported to the hospital. This was a fatal accident.

Tactical Rescue 5 (TAC 5)

Tactical Rescue 5 (TAC 5) is a Rescue/Pumper with a 750 gallon tank, 30 gallon Class A foam tank and 1500 GPM pump. It

has 330 cu ft of storage and will carry up to 2000ft of LDH. There are three built in hydraulic reels for extrication tools, one

150ft air reel for pneumatic tools (we are carrying industrial heavy duty tools containing the following: impact wrench, air

ratchet, reciprocating saw, and long barrel air hammer), a 10kw generator, and 3000W Light Tower.

This unit is carrying a full compliment of TNT Rescue tools to include a 32" spreader, one single stage 60 inch ram, one

two stage 60 inch ram, one combination tool and a BFC-320 cutter. This is the only cutter in the county and immediate

area capable of cutting with 320,000lbs of force and is capable of cutting through any high strength steel.

To assist with lifting during extrication this unit is carrying 5 airbags: (1) 26 ton, (1) 20 ton, (2) 1 ton, and (1) high lift, low

pressure air bag capable of lifting 3.8 tons approx 5ft.

The saw compliment on this unit consists of (1) Ventmaster Ventilation/Rapid Intervention Chainsaw, (1) 16" Cutoff saw

(capable of cutting steel, concrete, glass, lexan, and wood.), (1) Stihl Chainsaw.

Once complete we will also have a new set of Paratech rescue struts with 6 stabilizing struts capable of stabilizing up

to 80,000lbs with a 4 to 1 safety factor and 2 lifting pistons capable of lifting 20,000lbs with a 4 to 1 safety factor. TAC 5

is also carrying a full compliment of confined space rescue equipment able to equip up to 6 rescuers including all of the

rope, hardware and breathing apparatus needed for confined space operations. We look forward to building on this

resource to expand to high angle and trench equipment in the near future.

Most of the equipment now carried on this apparatus was not immediately available to us in the past and will now greatly

expand our ability to provide Fire and Rescue protection to the citizens and visitors in the Town of Stratford!

We would like to thank everyone that supported the purchase of this vehicle and would like to remind the public

that this was a demonstration model and saved the Town more than $200,000, if this piece of apparatus was

purchased new.

Please feel free to stop by Headquarters anytime so we can show you your new fire truck!

Bridgeport Hospital Burn Center Suite

The Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation, partnering with the New London Firefighters Burn Foundation, the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut and the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation are undertaking a fundraising campaign to support the cost of building a suite within the Connecticut Burn Center.

This suite will afford a family the opportunity to stay within this center where they can stay close to their loved one as they are being treated.

http://spffafightingburns.org/bridgeporthospitalsuite.html

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Winter St Structure Fire
Winter St Structure Fire

Kramer's Auto Body Structure Fire
Kramer's Auto Body Structure Fire

Klondike St Structure Fire
6/8/11 - At approximately 14:10, E1, E4, E2, E3, E5, L1 and Car 3 responded to a kitchen fire at 258 Klondike St.

Light St Structure Fire
5/28/11 - At 1455, E1,E5,E2, L1 and Car 3 worked their second fire of the afternoon. Heavy fire showing from 3 sides of a 2.5 wood frame dwelling on a

Priscilla Lane Structure Fire
5/28/11 - At approximately 1215, E1, E5, E3, E2, L1 and Car 3 responded to an attic fire at 38 Priscilla Lane.

Main St Garage Fire
3/10/11 Main St Garage Fire. Handled with 13 firefighters.

260 Dahl Ave Structure Fire
Kitchen Fire handled with 18 firefighters.

362 Soundview Ave Structure Fire
Structure Fire with exploding oxygen tanks handled with 22 firefighters.

Garfield Ave Commercial Machinery Fire
80 Garfield Ave for a fire in a conveyor belt system. E1, E5, E3, L1, C3 responded and the fire was held to the machine of origin.

I-95 Rollover off of highway onto Main St.
One Car MVA. Vehicle left I-95 and rolled over landing on Main St next to Stephen's Pub, upside down. Minor Injuries patient extricated in 13 minutes

Engine 1 MVA
Engine 1 and Engine 5 were both hit by two separate tractor trailers on I-95

Engine 5 MVA
Engine 1 and Engine 5 were both hit by two separate tractor trailers on I-95

25 Adams St Structure Fire
Second Floor Bedroom Fire

Stratford Ave and Surf Ave
2 Car MVA rollover

35 Watkins St Structure Fire
Garage Fire

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