The dog’s owner, who went into the pond attempting a rescue, and the dog, are doing OK.
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Connecticut DEP requested Darien FD to respond to a hazardous materials incident at the I-95 northbound rest area Monday, February 1, at 7:25 PM. A tractor trailer, containing about two dozen barrels of toxic and highly flammable chemicals, parked on the west side of the rest area. DEP and fire officials closed much of the rest area, according to published guidelines specific to the materials on board the truck.
A hazardous materials clean up company was called in by DEP. In the event the materials ignited, Darien firefighters were ready to fight the fire, close I-95, and evacuate the area.
It was determined that one of the barrels was ruptured in the truck. Our crews were on scene for five hours.
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Cub Scout Pack 118’s Bears learned the dangers of ice with Darien Firefighters when the department hosted a den meeting January 24. The water was 6″-8″ thick that day, which allowed for a safe demonstration.
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It is with great sorrow that the Darien Fire Department mourns the loss of past Chief Jim Miller, Jr.
Jimmy joined the department in 1978. He served as Lieutenant Ladder Company 43, and eventually became Chief of the Department.
Our warmest condolences extend to the Miller Family
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The event honored three members of the department for outstanding service:
- Joe Cowherd: Firefighter of the Year
- Gregg Karas: Officer of the Year
- Rob Munro: Special Honoree
Our thanks go to Joe, Gregg, and Rob for their hard work and dedication during 2009.
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]]> The funds are being made available through the Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). STEAP provides financial assistance for projects that encourage economic development and preserve the character of the state’s less-populated towns.The grant will be used for a new training facility that will serve not only Darien but nearby communities.
“No matter the size of the community, public safety is the single most important responsibility of government,” Governor Rell said. “Projects like this are especially valuable because they serve more than one town, allowing the entire region to benefit. With the global economic crisis putting pressure on budgets at every level this sort of smart planning gets the most for each penny of taxpayer money.”
Governor Rell said state Representative Terrie Wood (R-141) made a strong case in favor of the state grant.
The state-funded STEAP program provides funds to eligible towns for economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects. To be eligible, a town must have a population of less than 30,000 residents, not be designated as a distressed municipality or a public investment community and not have an urban center. The state Office of Policy and Management administers this program and individual projects are managed by several state agencies including DECD.
A total of $20 million in STEAP funds for 100 towns is expected to gain approval when the state Bond Commission meets September 25. The funds will enable 114 projects across the state to move forward.
Darien Fire Department participated in the 2nd annual Red Cross Softball Tournament. The team finished second, for the second year in-a-row.
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