Captain Roy Sebas instructs our EVOC course which is designed to enhance emergency vehicle safety operations by emphasizing theory and principles of proper driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Just as essential as caring for those in need at emergency calls is making sure we arrive to these calls safely in the first place.
We got a visit from some of our tinier residents to our Elm Street Headquarters and these little ones were in for a treat as Captain Roy Sebas was more than happy to show them around our quarters and provide a first-hand look at our apparatus and equipment. And of course, everyone loved meeting Danny!
Huge congratulations are in order for our very own Brandon Giannelli who has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Originally a volunteer with West Haven Hook and Ladder Company 1, Brandon joined our department on July 22, 2015 and throughout his tenure has worked on our D and B shifts respectively.
We wish now Lieutenant Giannelli all the best in his exciting new career chapter as a fire officer!
Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Carrier instructs an EMT refresher course for members of the Center, Allingtown, and West Shore Districts. Firefighter Carrier is committed to ensuring excellence in our EMS capabilities and is happy to share his perspectives with others through courses such as these.
We at the Center District would like to sincerely thank everyone who came to our annual memorial ceremony held this past Sunday at the West Haven Green as we honored those we have lost within the past year. We will never forget our fallen members and we honor them every day, performing our duties in the same selfless and honorable way that they did. #AlwaysRememberedNeverForgotten
Part of daily life as a firefighter are chores. One of those chores is washing firehose. The tough canvas jacket of the hose that makes it hold high pressure and resist puncture, collects a serious amount of dirt, debris, and ash. It needs to be washed after every use. Well maintained hose can last 50 years. Speaking of things lasting a long time, this same machine has been washing fire hose since the 1950’s! Still works like a charm.
No matter how long we’ve been in the fire service, we could all use a little refresher now and then. Everyone, from the Chief of Department on down has to be proficient in CPR. As seen here, our Chief O’Brien gets some work in on the Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM).
‘FORCE THAT DOOR!’ On TV or in the movies the scene has been shown many a time, but it’s never as easy as it looks. Different types of doors and locks can make a world of difference in how long gaining entry to a burning building will take.
Therefore, with our in-quarters door model, we practice for those different types of scenarios. Repetition is a firefighters’ best friend and the more training that’s done, the better we mold ourselves as firefighters.
Members of the West Haven Fire Department are always hard at work to hone their skills. In this instance, we conducted aerial ladder training at our Center District headquarters. To train is to succeed!
Bonding with our community is of great importance to us here at the West Haven Fire Department and we were incredibly fortunate and grateful to have been able to do so last week as Chief of Department James O’Brien, Deputy Chief William Johnson, Day Captain Jacob Urban, and Digital Services Specialist Mike Colon had the pleasure of speaking with West Haven residents at the West Haven Rotary’s regularly held luncheon meeting.
