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SWFD Open House 2019

Come on by Station 3 (near Sullivan Ave and West Road) on Sunday, October 27th for our annual open house! Check out the firehouse, hop in a fire truck, take a run through our safety house, and see live demonstrations by our members.

This is a free event, and it’s great for all ages. Come by and meet the members that proudly volunteer for your town!
Explorer Post 838 Celebrates 50th Anniversary

50 years of a Fire Exploring program generates a lot of amazing people. Nearly 100 past and current Explorers, Officers, and Advisors gathered today to share stories, see old friends, make new friends, and celebrate a great program.

Having great leaders/mentors such as Jack Bond, George Cox, Phil Crombie, Jr., and many others attend means the world to those of us that you have influenced over the years - THANK YOU!

Thanks to the Explorer Leadership for all their efforts in putting this event together!
- Scott Fine, Thomas Bengston, Tia Cortese, Keith Reynolds, Robin Packi Pendleton, and the Explorer Officers.
SWFD PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

At the recent Board of Fire Commission meeting, the Board approved the promotion and appointment of two members. I’m pleased to announce the following - effective October 1, 2019:
- Firefighter TIA CORTESE is promoted to the rank of LIEUTENANT (Car 33).
- Firefighter MICHAEL SAMSEL is promoted to the rank of LIEUTENANT (Car 32).

TIA CORTESE MICHAEL SAMSEL

Lieutenant Cortese will be assigned to Station 3 as a Company Officer as well continuing to assist our Explorer Program as an Advisor.

Lieutenant SAMSEL will be assigned to Station 1 as a Company Officer, position that his Grandfather, Lt. John Samsel once held.

As they are transitioning to their new roles, other candidates remain on the promotional list and are eligible for future assignments.

Please share in our Congratulations to Tia and Mike!
Kevin E. Cooney, Chief
South Windsor Fire Dept
Training Drills on Tuesdays Nights

Tuesday night is drill night.

Each of the three companies performs each drill on a rotating basis. On Tuesday 7/16, the SWFD drilled individually by company:

Station 1 participated in a drafting drill at Dzen Pond off of Barber Hill Road. The mechanics of drafting water from a static water source is a necessary bit of knowledge in the event we respond to a fire in a non-hydranted area. Those areas in town are few and far between, but they do exist. Additionally, neighborhoods without hydrants in some of our mutual aid towns are plentiful, so training on using natural or man-made water sources is of high-value.

Station 2 spent time on the CT River this evening, training on Marine 1. Our marine unit is used for water rescues along the areas of the CT River that border South Windsor. Surrounding towns have marine units as well, and we often work hand-in-hand with them.

Station 3 participated in some advanced forcible entry training with Flash Fire Industries, CT Custom Fire Training, and the SWFD Training Division, at our Fire Headquarters. Using different door props simulating real-life scenarios, added difficulty was thrown into the standard forcible entry drill. Crews were able to force doors under smoke-filled, low-visibility conditions, and also while a confined-area stair prop.
Next week, stations will rotate so all members gets a hand at each task.
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Recruitment

Complete a Membership Application today! Contact Deputy Chief Scott Fine at 860-463-0500 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Bring membership application in person.

Do you have what it takes to become a member of the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department? The SWFD is currently recruiting new members. What does it take? We are seeking new members of all ages and abilities who possess a desire to help and a passion for service, as well as a sense of pride and tradition. Founded in 1938, the South Windsor Fire Department has been an all-volunteer service for over 75 years; but we can’t do it without your help!!

Come join our team of highly dedicated and well trained members who have the newest apparatus and state of the art equipment at their disposal.

Positions include Fire Fighter, Fire Police, Fire Explorer (for youth aged 14-17), Support Staff and Fire and Life Safety. All training and equipment is included. For more information, please visit www.southwindsorfire.org.

South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department
1175 Ellington Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
Welcome!

The South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects the lives and property of over 25,000 people living and working in a 28.5 square mile area. Our approximately 130 members, all volunteers, work out of three stations. In addition to our staff officers and line firefighters, we have a Support Unit (Company 6), a Fire & Life Safety Education & Community Outreach Support Unit, and an Explorer Post (Company 5) for members under 18 years old. The Department currently operates 5 engines, 1 aerial platform, 1 heavy rescue, a utility truck and 1 marine unit.

Please browse our site to learn more about the Department and visit us again in the near future for new and additional information. Thank you for visiting!