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Fireground Tactics Seminar


NORWICH FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 892 PRESENTS

"Fireground Tactics Seminar"

with

FDNY Chief (Ret.) John W. Norman, III

November 6, 2010, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Norwich Free Academy Auditorium
Tickets are $40 and include lunch.

Contact Joe Crowley at (860) 367-1768 or email admin@local892.org for more information.

Sponsored by:  Shipman's Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 

(Signup and registration sheet is attached below.)


Download: Norman Signup.doc


 
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BRIDGEPORT FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 834 LINE OF DUTY DEATHS

Jul 27, 2010 (19:57:00)

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. 

Platoon 4 Handles Vacant House Fire

Jul 24, 2010 (11:45:00)

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 PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AT IAFF NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

Jun 28, 2010 (08:34:00)

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. 

PLATOON 1 RESPONDS TO FIRE ON MICKINLEY AVENUE

Jun 25, 2010 (09:49:00)

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

GOLFERS RAISE OVER $5,000 FOR LOCAL 892 FALLEN FIREFIGHTER & FAMILY FUND

Jun 17, 2010 (10:14:06)

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.)   



NEW RESIDENTIAL FIRE STUDY SHOWS EFFECTS OF CREW SIZE ON FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS


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  NORWICH FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 892 AGREES TO CONCESSIONS WITH THE CITY

Norwich Firefighters Local 892 has agreed to concessions with the City of Norwich due to expected budget shortfalls for the upcoming 2010-2011 budget year.  Members agreed to give back their annual emergency medical technician stipends and uniform allowance.  As a reult, the collective bargaining agreement was extended one year from 2012-2013.  The union further agreed to negotiate wages for the final year of their contract.  These savings amount to over $55,000 in savings to the City.




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