A.A. Young Jr. Hose & Ladder Co.

Update on service truck restoration

2011-03-13T14:52:00.001-07:00

Training at St. Mary's School

2011-03-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

Ice Rescue Training

2011-01-04T20:28:00.000-08:00

Firefighter Night at Chili's

2010-12-24T21:26:00.000-08:00

Chili's held a tip a firefighter night to benefit the families of the Route 201 accident. Members from Jewett City, Griswold, and Lisbon attended

2010-12-21T19:27:00.000-08:00

The Officers and Members of the Jewett City Fire Dept would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Annual Dinner and Meeting

2010-12-21T18:48:00.000-08:00

Annual Santa Run

2010-12-20T08:23:00.000-08:00

Route 201 Accident Victims

2010-12-20T07:53:00.000-08:00

Recently there was a horrible accident which took the lives of four teenagers and left another teenager fighting for his life. They were all Griswold High School students. The Jewett City and Griswold Fire Depts got together and held a boot drive to benefit the families. To date, we have raised over $69,000. And donations are still coming in.
We cannot express our thanks enough to everyone that helped out with the benefit, the businesses that dontated food, drinks, etc to the Firefighters. And especially to the individuals and businesses that donated to this cause. Our heart felt thank you to all!!

Toy Drive

2010-12-20T07:50:00.001-08:00

We recently held a toy drive to benefit the people that needed help in our community. Thank You to everyone that donated.

Firefighter Canova showing his spirit for the kids

Service Truck

2010-12-20T07:49:00.001-08:00

Service 156 getting refurbished

TRAINING

2010-12-20T07:47:00.000-08:00

This was a training earlier in the year. Thank you to the Voluntown Fire Dept for letting our dept use their training house.

2010-07-25T13:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to LT Tim Gardrner on his recent marriage to Ashley.

Firefighter Nicholas Friday

2010-06-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Firefighter Nicholas Friday on his high school graduation

FLAG DAY BREAKFAST

2010-06-06T19:24:00.001-07:00

The Jewett City Auxillary along with the Fire Dept. will be hosting a flag day breakfast on June 13th from 8am until 11am. Everyone is welcome and Bikers welcome before the flag day run!!! Please join us.

Mothers Day Breakfast Pictures

2010-06-06T19:18:00.000-07:00

Live burn training with Voluntown FD

2010-06-06T18:46:00.001-07:00

Live Burn Training in Auburn, MA with Lisbon FD and Baltic FD

2010-06-06T18:43:00.000-07:00

The Lisbon FD invited Jewett City and Baltic to join in a live burn training at the Live Burn facility in Auburn,MA. Members and Dept's worked together doing structural firefighting, search and rescue, and other firefighter training.

DEPUTY CHIEF JEN BLAKE
FIREFIGHTER CHAD JOHNSON
JC LADDER TRUCK IN OPERATION
CAPTAIN BOB HANSON
LT. TIM GARDNER,FF SIENER, AND JOHN W.
LT. TIM GARDNER
LT DUPOINTE,N.FRIDAY,SIENER,DELUCIA,C.JOHNSON,MULVEY

THE WHOLE GROUP, LISBON,BALTIC,JEWETT CITY

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 2010

2010-05-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

2010-05-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

The Jewett City Fre Dept regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Arthur Plante. May you rest in peace and thank you for your many years and dedication to our Dept. Condolences go out to the family of Art.

Marine funeral

2010-05-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

It was an honor when we were asked to participate in services for Lance Corp. Tyler Griffin, a marine that was killed in Iraq serving his country. RIP Tyler. Our Dept was asked to hang a flag from our ladder truck along with Taftville Fire Dept. on the day Tyler was brought home to Voluntown, also on the day of the funeral. We also along with many other Depts., were at the funeral of Lance Corp Griffin. Many condolences to the family and friends and thank you for letting us be part of the services. We are all proud of him

Black Hawk at High School

2010-05-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

Jewett City FD was asked to secure a landing zone to land a Black Hawk as part of a program held at the school.

Flooding in Jewett City

2010-05-11T19:28:00.001-07:00

Over a 4 day period, the Firefighters from Jewett City assisted the community with numerous calls from pumping basement to evacuations. Alot of hours were put in while firefighters were away from their families, so thank you to all for dedicating your precious time when the community needed us most.

Survival training

2010-05-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

Firefighters learned about SCBA and how to change bottles in the dark. Also, firefighter carries and drags to get fellow firefighters out of a building if they call a mayday

Ice Rescue Training

2010-02-02T15:33:00.000-08:00

On Sunday 1/31/10 we held a cold water and ice rescue training on Ashland Pond. Norwich Dive Team provided the instructors. Instructors were Chief Tim Jenks and Tom Ladd from Taftville FD and Scott Ellis from Yantic FD. We trained on rescue techniques and rescuing victims with an ice sled. Also, about safety issues that may arise during a rescue. Everyone showed great team work and we would like to make this a yearly training. Griswold Ambulance also participated and assisted with obtaining vitals and warming the firefighters after being in the water.

NORTH MAIN ST FIRE

2010-01-27T15:16:00.000-08:00

On Monday Jan 25th at 2317 the Jewett City Fire Dept. was toned out for a structure fire at 124 North Main St. Upon arrival of C56 he reported a working fire in a commercial building. Mutual aid called were Griswold, Lisbon, Voluntown, Taftville, Plainfield, Laurel Hill, Scotland, Griswold Ambulance, Mohegan Tribal FAST Team. The JCFD Auxillary supplied cold and hot drinks and also snacks to firefighters on scene. Also assisting was the Providence canteen, State Police, State Fire Marshalls Office, DEP, JC electric and Water Co.'s, American Ambulance Rehab. A sincere thank you goes out to all surrounding towns and all other services that assisted at our scene. Everyone did a great job.

COURTESY OF NLC FIRE PHOTOS
COURTESY OF NLC FIRE PHOTOS
COURTESY OF NLC FIRE PHOTOS

MISC PICS FROM OVER THE YEARS

2010-01-13T15:59:00.000-08:00

NEW STOVE
NEW STOVE
TOWN HALL
TOWN HALL
TOWN HALL

BROTHERS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-03T12:19:00.000-08:00

THE MEMBERS OF THE JEWETT CITY FIRE DEPT WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

SANTA AT SLATER MILL

2010-01-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

NORWICH PARADE

2009-12-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

PICTURE OF ET-256 AT NORWICH CHRISTMAS PARADE

Vehicle fire on Rita's Way

2009-12-05T18:17:00.000-08:00

First Annual Toy Drive

2009-11-30T15:25:00.000-08:00

Several members braved the cold weather and stood outside the Town Hall from noon until 8pm in rain, snow, and very cold conditions for the sake of local children. They collected $462.00 in cash and over 100 toys. The cash will be used to purchase more toys for local children whose families have come upon hard times. Good job guys...

MVA East Main St

2009-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:00

TT and Bus Extrication class in Voluntown

2009-11-30T15:15:00.000-08:00

Some members of the Jewett City Fire Dept recently took a Tractor Trailer and Bus extrication class. The class was hosted by the Voluntown Fire Dept. and held by the CT Fire Academy. Numerous Dept's attended and learned about TT accidents and bus accidents, which have become all too familiar in our area in the past few years. They gained the knowledge to stabilize the large equipment and extricate patients involved in these accidents.

Thanksgiving Football Standby

2009-11-26T22:14:00.000-08:00

Turkey dip at Ashland Pond

2009-11-26T22:10:00.001-08:00

Capt Bob Hanson, Lt. Andy Johnson and Firefighter Mark Delucia getting ready for the Turkey Dip.

FOOD DRIVE

2009-11-10T19:58:00.000-08:00

We would like to thank everyone that donated food to our annual food drive. It was once again a great success. Thank you to all the members that participated.

MUTUAL AID TO PLAINFIELD

2009-11-02T21:08:00.001-08:00

The Jewett City Fire Dept was called mutual aid to Sixth St in Plainfield this afternoon. ET 156 and L156 with manpower requested. Assisted with placing ladders and provided power inside from L156. Along with Plainfield FD, the Moosup, Central Village, and Atwood Hose Co.'s also responded. Canterbury provided a cover assignment at station 95. Also on scene were Moosup Amb and Plainfield Police.

Courtesy of Norwich Bulletin

Courtesy of Michelle Pendleton

FOOD DRIVE

2009-11-01T12:27:00.000-08:00

PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, NOV 7TH FROM 10AM -8PM. WE WILL BE COLLECTING NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND GIFT CARDS TO HELP FEED THE COMMUNITY FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS. THIS WILL BE HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE TOWN HALL ON MAIN ST.

Old collection of photos

2009-11-01T12:21:00.001-08:00

Capt Hanson helping with cold water suit
Hanson, Gileau, and Canova
Nick Friday in cold water suit
Dominick Canova & Nick Friday
2008 muster photo

VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING

2009-11-01T12:16:00.000-08:00

One of our members donated a car to us for training. Crews popped doors, cut the windshield, cut all posts and peeled roof away. Also used the rams to lift the dashboard. Gave all extrication tools a good workout and turned out to be a really good training.

MVA ROLLOVER I395 ACCESS ROAD

2009-11-01T12:06:00.000-08:00

The Jewett City Fire Dept. along with Griswold Ambulance and the State Police responded to this rollover. DEP also had to be called due to the fuel tank and oil pan being ruptured. The vehicle landed sideways in a gulley used as a drain for I395 runoff. The patient was not injured.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT JCFD

2009-09-30T16:27:00.000-07:00

We will be hosting a spaghetti dinner this Saturday Oct. 3rd at the Jewett City Fire Dept. It will be held from 4pm until 8pm. The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and kids. Kids under 6 eat free. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

On Halloween night Saturday October 31st please join us at the Fire Dept from 6pm-10pm for our first annual haunted house. This event will be hosted by the Fire Dept and the Auxillary. Donations of $3.00 would be appreciated and along with the haunted house, there will be a trick or treat street set up outside.

TRIANGLE MILL TRAINING

2009-09-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday September 22nd 2009 we were able to use the Triangle Mill complex on Hill St. for FAST team training. The training ran by C456, C156,and C856 which consisted of search and rescue, breeching walls to gain access with their victims to the outside. And also cutting through concrete block walls. The members did an excellent job, it was very hot inside the complex and their hard work was very much appreciated. Here are some pictures and videos to share with all.

Firefighter Tim Gardner

Firefighter Nick Friday

Lt. Jim Lepage cutting a wall

Capt. Bob Hanson cutting through a wall

Baltic Ladder Class

2009-09-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Just a few pictures from the ladder class last weekend hosted by the Baltic Fire Dept

EXPLOSION AT AMERICAN SAND & GRAVEL

2009-09-15T21:25:00.001-07:00

Jewett City responded to a report of a head injury on Monday afternoon. Upon arriving discovered it was the result of an explosion of a conveyor system going to the Silo. One patient was thrown approx 20-25 feet and was TX to Backus with a head injury. Another pationt was TX with back and ankle injuries. R456, ET156,ET355, State Police and OSHA responded.

MOOSUP MUSTER

2009-09-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all who attended the Moosup Muster!! Congrats to the overall winners--in first place was Pomfret, second place Jewett City and third place was Oneco. Jewett City had a first place in one event and 2 third place finishes. Were unable to defend the championship from last year but are still very happy with the outcome. Depts. attending this year were Plainfield, Central Village, Sterling, Oneco, Voluntown, and Jewett City, and of course hosted by Moosup FD who did an excellent job. Pictures to be posted soon.

2009-09-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Jewett City Fire Dept is remembering 9/11 today. We remember the sacrifices made on September 11th, 2001 and remember the lives that were lost that day. We also remember the sacrifices that are still being made eight years later. Our prayers are with all the families, friends, and fellow firefighters whos lives were effected then and still on this day. And our prayers are with the service men and women and thier families. May god bless you all.

TRAIN VS TRUCK

2009-09-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

On Sept4th Jewett City was called mutual aid to Plainfield for a train vs. truck. R456 was called into the scene while ET156 was initially called to set up a landing zone. Lifeflight was cancelled and the ET was staged for manpower. Also at the scene were Plainfield FD, Central Village FD, Moosup FD on standby.

PAST INCIDENTS

2009-09-04T16:45:00.000-07:00

In March of 2007 Rescue 4-56 and ET 1-56 responded to the area of 223 North Main St. for a Rollover with injuries. First arriving companies found one patient still in the vehicle, needing extrication. Command requested Griswold Rescue 4-55 for additional extrication equipment. The patient was pronounced on the scene due to their injuries, Companies held for awhile assisting Connecticut State Police with their investigation.

8/10/09 Possible Structure Fire Griswold Elementary

Jewett City, Griswold and the Taftville FAST were requested to respond to Griswold Elementary School on Slater Ave. for a reported structure fire on Monday morning. First arriving companies made entry to the building and found a lite haze coming from one of the rooms. A light ballast fire was discovered and quickly extinguished. Mutual aid was released with thank, the Griswold FMO is investigating further.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Crews made quick work of this truck fire at Mount Pleasant and Ann St. on July 9. First due had a well involved fire with no exposures. Griswold FMO is investigating.

5/15 Mutual Aid to Lisbon

Engine Tank 156 was requested to assist the Lisbon FD with a vehicle fire on Route 12 in the area of Exit 84 off ramp Sunday afternoon. ET 156 arrived and assisted Engine 154 with a quick knockdown. Station 56 was released a short time later.

5/17/08 Anthony St. Structure Fire

At 19:48 Jewett City, Griswold, Lisbon (ET-254) and the FAST from Taftville were requested to a structure fire across from 24 Anthony St. in Jewett City. Chief Smith (Car 56) arrived on scene shortly after with smoke showing from one window of a three story multi-family apartment building. Further investigation found a fire that was started by a candle and had spread up the wall. The fire was quickly knocked down and all companies were cleared with the exception of the Engine and Ladder from Jewett City.

56 House keeps busy

The past month or so has been a busy one for the Volunteers in Jewett City. Since March 31, firefighters have answered 63 emergency calls, 8 of those being structure fires.

3/31/08 Indian Ridge Apts. East Main St. - Third floor bedroom fire
4/07/08 Slater Library Main St. - Fire in basement ceiling
4/16/08 Triangle Wire East Main St. - Fire in the roof - Heavy fire on arrival
4/23/08 1011 Plainfield Pike Oneco - Chicken coop Fire - Ladder requested
4/26/08 Westledge Dr. Norwich - 6 Alarm - Ladder requested
4/28/08 7 Graham Ter. Lisbon - FAST requested - Cancelled en route
5/01/08 119 East Main St. - Basement fire - Extinguished on arrival
5/07/08 209 North Main St. - Basement fire - Fire showing on arrival

5/7/08 Structure Fire North Main St.

At 04:05 Volunteers from Stations 56-55-54 and the FAST from Taftville were alerted for a structure fire at 209 North Main Street in Jewett City. First in companies found active fire showing from the basement window on the A-Side of a 2 story wood frame duplex. Firefighters stretched one 2" line to the basement while other members checked for occupants. The primary search was negative so all hands worked on containing the fire. The fire was contained within minutes, but smoke could still be scene venting from the second floor window about thirty minutes into the call. Ventilation fans were put into operation evacuating the heavy smoke condition throughout the apartment. Firefighters from Griswold and Lisbon assisted in overhaul operations. One patient was transported to Backus Hospital in Norwich for smoke inhalation and one firefighter was treated on the scene for heat exhaustion. All companies were clear and in service by 07:00. The Griswold FMO is investigating

PAST FOOD DRIVE

2009-09-04T16:35:00.000-07:00

A Food Drive was held to benefit the Jewett City Food Bank. Firefighter Chad Johnson stopped by the Griswold Town hall last week and noticed that the shelves were almost empty. With some quick planning and dedicated members we were able to collect 1500lbs of non-perishable food items to be donated. A special thanks to all the residents of Jewett City and Griswold for your donations.

FAIRVIEW AVE 2007

2009-09-04T16:31:00.000-07:00

On May 5, 2007 at 21:58hrs the Jewett City and Griswold fire departments were dispatched to 47 Fairview Ave. for a structure fire. First arriving Car-256 found a two story wood structure fully involved. Mutual aid was requested from our surrounding towns for manpower and tankers.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
4/26/08 Mutual Aid to Norwich

Saturday morning at 01:57 Ladder 156 was requested to assist the City of Norwich with a six alarm structure fire at the Peachtree Apartments located on West Ledge Drive. First due Norwich units encountered heavy fire emitting out of one building consisting of six apartments. The complex comprised of 120 units located in three story, wood frame buildings. Unsure if all occupants were accounted for, the main objective became search and rescue operations. The fire quickly took hold of the common roof and ran from building to building consuming almost the entire complex. Ladder 156 set up for operation on the B - C corner and put a stop to fire spread in that area. The remainder of the crew went to work with master streams operations and also contained brush fires burning in the woods close by. The ladder was able to clear from the scene around 08:00. All occupants were accounted for, approximately one hundred of the apartments were completely destroyed and most of the remainder had smoke and water damage.

5/2/08 Donation Drive
Firefighters from Jewett City spent the better half of Friday afternoon collecting donations to benefit the fire victims of the Peachtree Apartment fire in Norwich. Members went out on the yellow line around noon time and started collecting donations from "fill the boot" to cloths, food and furniture to list a few. The event was suppose to be held until 20:00 but with people still coming in members decided to stay an extra hour. At the end of the night firefighters had a total of $7,900 in cash and about $400 to $500 in change and gift cards. Two trailers were also filled with donations to be sent to the families in Norwich. A special thanks to all who participated and to Chad Johnson for pushing the idea forward.

picture courtesy of the Norwich Bulletin
picture courtesy of the Reminder News

TAFTVILLE MUSTER 2008

2009-09-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

MOOSUP MUSTER 2008

2009-09-04T16:25:00.000-07:00

2009-09-04T16:18:00.000-07:00

Jewett City takes top fire prize at musterTown wins Taftville trophy for 2nd year
By JAMES MOSHERNorwich Bulletin

If enthusiasm were water, the Jewett City Fire Department could have put out a string of blazes Saturday.Cheering on themselves as well as offering applause for their opponents, Jewett City repeated as winners of the Taftville Volunteer Fire Department muster for the second straight year. Jewett City finished with 38 overall points while Moosup, which was third last year, came in second with 34. Gales Ferry, competing for the first time, was third with 32.“We’re one big family,” Jewett City rescue Lt. Jim LePage said. “It’s about being fast and having good teamwork.”The family dynamic cut the other way in the form of a sibling rivalry between Jewett City’s LePage and Voluntown Capt. Emile LePage Jr. The Jewett City/Voluntown rivalry was most conspicuous during the five-event competition in which six teams participated.“We just want to beat Jewett City,” Voluntown firefighter Rob Dillon said smiling. “I don’t care if we finish fifth as long as they’re sixth.”Dillon didn’t quite get his wish. Voluntown ended up fourth overall with 22 points. Voluntown did manage to defeat Jewett City in the bucket brigade, finishing first while Jewett City was second. Yet Jewett City outdid its archrival in every other event.Gales Ferry made a strong showing in its initial Taftville muster.“We didn’t practice at all for this,” Lt. Jason Powers said after a second-place finish in the 21⁄2 hose lay. “We’re getting some great exercise and I’m really happy with how we’re doing.”Gales Ferry would have been even stronger had not firefighter Brett Eagan missed the event to care for what teammates said was a “diabetic dog.”Moosup will host a muster Sept. 12. They were feeling confident while working to get Saturday’s second-place trophy. Assistant Chief Jeff Bellavance contrasted the calm of his squad with boisterous Jewett City.“We’re the cool ones,” Bellavance said with a grin. “We can beat them.”The muster was an opportunity to boost morale within departments and cooperation among departments, said Bill Hadam, chairman of Taftville’s muster. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the harsh realities of firefighting in a relaxed atmosphere.“The job is inherently dangerous,” Hadam said. While watching several firefighters get hit in the head during the bucket brigade, he said “Now I remember why we wear helmets.”