Sunday, September 16, 2007

2007 State Firefighter Convention

September 15, 2007 - The 2007 State Firefighters Convention was held at the University of New Haven. The convention started at 11:00am with a couple of introductions, Legistlative awards, Elections of the 2007-2008 Officer, and the firefighter awards. The following awards were given out.
Citation for Meritous Service -
Willimantic & Windam FD - Rescue of a civilian & downed firefighter at a house fire
Taftville FD - Rescue of a civilian from an apartment fire in an elderly housing facility
Rocky Hill FD- Evacuation of civilians from a fire in a private dwelling
Long Hill FD - Rescue of a civilian from a house fire
Washington FD- Unit Citation for the rescue of 2 hikers who fell 300ft from a cliff
Citation for Bravery
WaterWitch Hose Co and Northville FD - Rescue of a firefighter trapped in a flashover
Taftville firefighters receiving their award
Willimantic & Windam Center firefighters receiving their award
West Haven (Allingtown Station)
Plantsville Tea Party, ensuring firefighter commrodere
Allingtown Engine 8 & Engine 3
Special Thanks to the Allingtown Fire Asso. for entertaining us!

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