Norwich Firefighters Local 892 mourn the line of duty deaths of brothers Lt. Velazquez and Firefighter Baik of the Bridgeport Fire Department, IAFF Local 834.  Our brothers made the ultimate sacrifice on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at a structure fire at 41 Elmwood Avenue in the city of Bridgeport.  

Norwich Firefighters extend their deepest sympathies to the families of Lt. Velazquez and Firefighter Baik, the members of Bridgeport Local 834, and the entire Bridgeport community.

Click here to view the details regarding arrangements and memorial services for brothers Velazquez and Baik. 

On July 20, 2010, at around 11:50 A.M., Platoon 4 responded to a reported structure fire on Hinckley Street.  The house was vacant at the time as firefighters battled the heat and difficult access.  No injuries have been reported.

http://www.theday.com/article/20100720/NWS04/100729977/1018

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/crime/x700417223/Norwich-Fire-Department-responding-to-structure-fire-on-Hinckley-Street

Members of Local 892 participated in events at the IAFF New England Conference of Firefighters being held at MGM Grand at Foxwoods.  The event is being held from Sunday, June 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 29, 2010.  IAFF firefighters from across New England will be attending the event being hosted by the Uniformed Professional Firefighters of Connecticut and Mashantucket Pequot IAFF Local 4746. 

Thursday afternoon on June 24, 2010, Platoon 1 responded to a reported structure fire at 77 Mickinley Avenue in the city.  City of Norwich Firefighters found and extinguished a small fire within an apartment.  No injuries were reported to firefighters or occupants.

(Click on the following link to view an article from the Norwich Bulletin.)

www.norwichbulletin.com/news/crime/x1609334951/2-displaced-after-Norwich-apartment-fire

On Tuesday, June 15, 2010, over 100 golfers and numerous area sponsors participated in the Norwich Firefighters Local 892, 7th Annual Fallen Firefighter & Family Fund Golf Tournament.  The event was held at the Norwich Golf Course.  All proceeds were donated to the Fallen Firefighter & Family Fund established by Local 892 over seven years ago.  Local 892 would like to thank all those who participated or made donations and their continuous support in making the event an annual success.  (Click on photo gallery for pictures.)