Members of the West Haven & West Shore Fire Departments Observe Passage of 9/11 Memorial Exhibit. Stationed at the Stevens Avenue overpass with large American flag, they awaited and observed the passing through of the 9/11 Mobile Memorial Exhibit.
Between stretching hose lines and simulating the rescue of an entrapped victim, this hot summer day back in June of 2023 represented the perfect day for training on these critical aspects of firefighting.
Utilizing the quarters of North End Hose Company 4, we were able to do just that. We’ve always been firm believers in being proactive in regard to our training. This was another example of us doing just that.
Patient transport is an essential part of the EMS community and fire service. The safer we can affect that, the better. We’d like to sincerely thank Mike Hooper of the company Stryker for stopping by to give us a demonstration of the new Stryker Xpedition powered stair chair.
Roof operations though daunting, represent a pivotal part of fire response. From rescue work to ventilation, there are many ways the roof can serve as an asset to a firefighter. How does that come to be better understood? Training of course!
Congratulations to Firefighter Frank Paine on his assignment of the prestigious department badge number one. Badge number one is assigned to the most tenured firefighter in the department. Firefighter Paine was hired on September 3, 1996, and 27 years later remains an integral member of our department. He takes over for Joseph Bruneau who was recently promoted to Lieutenant. Lieutenant Bruneau held badge number one from December 28, 2022, to May 23, 2023.
A hydrant painting in the Center District as done here by Captain Roy Sebas and Firefighter Nick Amendola. Since 2002, hydrants in our district have been painted red, white, and blue in remembrance of the 343 New York City firefighters who heroically lost their lives saving others at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
A rare picture of Campbell Avenue Fire Headquarters located behind the old Town Hall. Very few pictures exist that show the ornate roof line of the old Station. Fire HQ was moved to the corner of Savin Avenue and Elm Street when the current HQ was built in 1959. The old Town Hall, along with the former Fire HQ, was demolished in 1969-1970 to make way for the current City Hall Building.
Today we trained on low angle rope rescue utilizing a 3:1 haul system. Low angle rope rescues can occur under a number of circumstances such as a car down an embankment for example. Run by Lt. Kevin Sweeney, this drill was done to ensure our members are prepared for such a scenario.
Special thanks to both Vince Santamauro and Ryan Handerhan of MES Shipments for stopping by West Haven Fire Headquarters for a demonstration on the use of Makita battery powered saws which can be utilized for a variety of emergencies including debris removal and extrication. At the West Haven Fire Department, we’re always operating on the cutting edge (pun intended 
), to make sure we’re not only at our best, but have the best equipment available to better serve our residents!
The West Haven Fire Department would like to congratulate Lieutenant John Perry on his promotion to the rank of Captain. Captain Perry was hired by our department on October 1, 1999. He was promoted to Lieutenant on April 15, 2020 and currently served as president of the West Haven Professional Firefighters Local 1198. Congratulations John and thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do for both our department and our city!
