Crime & Safety
HVFCo. November Report
November calls included two brush fires and a minivan fire that threatened a home on Burr Road.
Members of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company responded to 37 calls for emergency services in November:
Medical Emergencies – 21
Fires, alarms etc. – 12
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 4
Firefighters extinguished a brush fire sweeping up a hill behind a residence on Beaver Meadow Road on Nov. 22. On Nov. 4, an early morning brush fire threatened a propane tank behind a fireplace store in Tylerville. While still under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office, both fires appear to have been sparked by embers left on leaves. Please remember that dry fall leaves still present a fire hazard. Monitor and fully extinguish any open outdoor flame, including cigarette butts and fireplace/woodstove ashes.
Members extinguished a minivan fire Nov. 6 that endangered a multi-family residence on Burr Road in Haddam. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and the ignition was off at the time. The fire spread from the vehicle to the front of the house, melting the vinyl siding over the garage. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.
Training
Members took part in a live burn training exercise Nov. 1 behind a residence on Beaver Meadow Road. The property owners contacted the Fire Company about having a wood structure (formerly a chicken coop) burned for training purposes. Additionally, HVFCo. Probationary Members Jeff Hartke and Amanda Commesso participated in a live burn Nov. 30 at the New Haven Regional Fire Training Academy as part of their Firefighter I course.
New Members
The Fire Company welcomed three new probationary members: Daniel Geary, Jessica Scalesse and Ian Hartke. Ian is the son of Probationary Firefighter Jeff Hartke and is related to 10 former members.
Drills
Drills included a walk-through of a new wing at The Saybrook of Haddam, a chimney fire presentation and an update on aspirin dispersal for EMTs/SCBA mask fit testing.
Christmas Party
Fire Company Station One will play host to the Annual Children’s Christmas Party Dec. 13 at Station One at 439 Saybrook Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at 6. All residents of Higganum/Haddam are welcome. Come meet Santa and receive a gift. Refreshments will be served and the Haddam Auxiliary will raffle off three gift baskets.
Do You Have What It Takes? Find more information on the activities of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Co. and ways you can get involved at our website www.haddamfire.com, or connect with us on Facebook.
