‘Vigilant Neighbor’ Helps Firefighters Contain House Fire With 911 Call: Wallingford FD

WALLINGFORD, CT — A vigilant neighbor called 911 to help firefighters contain a fire to the outside of a home in Wallingford on Tuesday, according to officials.

The response was just part of a busy day for the Wallingford Fire Department with crews responding to 12 calls for service during a 10-hour day shift, according to officials.

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Officials said several of the incidents were serious, including a “gas line strike on Washington Street, an electrical hazard involving a building on Wharton Brook Drive, a brush fire on the outskirts of town near Dibble Edge Road, and shortly thereafter, a structure fire on Clifton Street.”

“Thanks to early activation of 911 by a vigilant neighbor, and the rapid response and coordinated efforts of department personnel, the Clifton Street fire was contained to the exterior of the home,” officials wrote in a post on the Wallingford Fire Department’s Facebook page. “This prevented further extension into the structure. The fire resulted in no injuries to occupants or fire personnel and remains under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal. Meriden Fire sent a mutual aid Engine as well. The Wallingford Building Official assisted at the scene, as did Wallingford Electric Division and Eversource.

“In addition to these incidents, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to several Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical emergencies throughout the day, providing critical care and transport assistance to residents in need.

“The Wallingford Fire Department remains committed to protecting the community and appreciates the dedication of its members who worked diligently to manage a demanding operational period safely and effectively. We also want to remind all residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors.”