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October Training for a Mass Casualty Incident

Drill Night - Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Members, who were scheduled for a low-key classroom drill, were dealt a surprising challenge from the Training Division on Tuesday night.
Crews responded to a **simulated drill** for a MCI (mass-casualty incident) involving three vehicles. A total of 12 simulated patients were in need of rescue/removal between one overturned vehicle on fire and two other vehicles with one partially on top of the other. Advanced extrication, SMART triage, fire suppression, stabilization, and many more techniques were put to use in a very successful drill.
Kudos to all who attended last night, and great work thinking on your toes.
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October EXPLORER Training on Vehicle Extrications

Explorer Post Drill - Monday 10/26
The SWFD Explorers train weekly, just like the rest of the department, and spent their Monday evening getting a hands-on lesson in basic vehicle extrication.
The Explorer Post (Company 5) is a group comprised of dedicated 14-17 year olds who aspire to join the ranks of the fire service. They train on the majority of the same topics the rest of the Department does, with some limitations. The Explorers are also allowed to attend calls with the rest of the Department, depending on the type of call.
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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!