The regular meeting of Storm Ambulance has been moved from July 2, 2009 to July 9, 2009 at 7PM

The regular meeting of Storm Engine Co#2 has been moved from July 2 to July 9, 2009 at 8PM

JULY 2ND - CITY OF DERBY FIREWORKS

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Engine 13, Rescue 18, Haz-Mat 1, 4Kilo 1, Marine 2 and 3 along with the Derby FD Dive Team were called to Ansonia to assist them with a potential suicide attempt. Units arriving reported that a person potentially jumped into the Naugatuck River either from the Levee or a bridge. Units found a wet hat and sneakers at the area where the person was last seen. A systematic search was begun with personnel donning cold water exposure suits and doing a walk in the river, while fire units used their light towers to illuminate the scene. A land search was also begun as K-9 Tracking dog Kevin was called to assist. Units worked the scene for approx. 2 hours and had no results, it was learned a short time later that the individual was located in the emergency room at Griffin Hospital. FD units terminated the search upon news that there was verification of the person’s whereabouts.

Members of Storm Engine Co and Storm Ambulance came together this morning to honor those who gave their lives to keep our country free. Members in full dress uniforms visited memorial sites in Mt. St Peter's Cemetary, The Fireman's Memorial on the Derby Green, St Mary's Cemetary and Oak Cliff Cemetary. The members then moved on to join in the Derby Shelton Memorial day parade. After the parade there was a lunch for members and their families at co #2 Hq.

After a serious of thunderstorms came through that triggered a tornado warning, Engine 11 was dispatched mutual aid to cover Shelton Station 1 because they had a working fire. Derby Truck 15 was also dispatched and responded to the scene. The fire is believed to be a result of the storm. For pictures of the fire go to www.firstduefirephotos.com or www.firegroundimages.com

Members reported to the firehouse early Sunday Morning to prepare the apparatus and the firehouse for Memorial Day. The firehouse was cleaned and the apparatus washed and waxed. Food was provided by the Ambulance Corp for those who helped out in recognition of EMS week. The officers would like to thank all those who helped out.

An observant passerby called firefighters when she saw oil spurting from a broken hose on a delivery truck. The passerby stopped at CO#2 and alerted firefighters. The firefighters went around the corner and saw a stream of oil heading for the storm drains. They were able to dam the flow and keep it out of the drains. The hoseline was shut down and repairs were made. Units worked the scene for approx. 45 mins. The spill added to the aleady long holiday delays for travelers as there were also several major accidents in the area.

Working with a regional drill ambulance, fire and haz-mat crews responded to a number of locations today. A public health preparedness drill brought Chief officers to a collection site to simulate the dispensation of prescriptions to protect first responders from a simulated communicable disease.

In conjunction with this exercise a simulation of a release of hazardous materials with patients in need of decontamination arrived at Griffin Hospital. Haz-Mat and EMS crews were dispatched and worked with Griffin Hospital staff to decontaminate and treat simulated victims of the incident. Crews learned valuable information from the exercise and opened lines of communication with medical professionals at Griffin Hospital.

At approx 02:45,  Engines 11, 16, Rescue 18 and FD9 were dispatched to Route 8 SB at exit 17 for a MVA with extrication. Units arrived to find a van into a bridge with the driver pinned in the car. Units worked for approx. 15 minutes to remove the driver. The patient was transported to Yale-New Haven's Trauma Center. The highway was closed for several hours.