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Town Prepares for Storm |
With heavy rains and strong winds expected to hit Greenwich this weekend, town officials are warning residents to be ready for flooded homes, property damage and power outages. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Ice Rescue Training |
Donning cold-water rescue suits, firefighters took turns entering the ice-covered river to perform simulated rescues. Details provided by the Connecticut Post. |
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New Squad 2 |
A replacement vehicle for Squad 2 is in production! Click here for photos. |
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Fire Destroys Home |
The Greenwich Fire Department is investigating an early morning house fire that gutted a two-story farmhouse at a backcountry estate and displaced six workers. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Fire Company Announcements |
Please click here to view a PDF of the latest fire company announcements. |
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Passing of Jimmy Yerks |
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of James Yerks, Treasurer of the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company. Jimmy passed away Monday October 1st at Greenwich Hospital. There are no arrangements as of yet, more details to follow shortly. |
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Barn Fire |
Greenwich and Westchester firefighters responded to a barn fire on the town line at approximately midnight. Fully involved when units first arrived and lack of water sources, a prime concern became to protect exposures. Click here for pictures. |
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House Fire |
A lightning strike set a central Greenwich home ablaze Wednesday evening as thunderstorms flooded the area. Firefighters worked to contain the fire as more calls rolled in. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Rains Flood Area |
Days of rain flooded many Greenwich homes and streets, leaving roads impassible and forcing evacuations from many homes due to high water. |
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Animal Hospital Fire |
Both Greenwich and Stamford firefighters responded to a structure fire located on the town's borderline at the Davis Animal Hospital. Crews went to work to not only knock down the fire, but to rescue the many pets trapt inside. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Holiday Safety Tips |
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage. Please click here for safety information for this holiday season. |
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Structure Fire |
A fire broke out at a home in Riverside at approximately 9pm, prompting a five station response to the call. Luckily no one was home at the time but one firefighter was injured in the blaze. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Open House 2006 |
The Cos Cob Fire Company held it's annual open house today with an exceptional turnout despite the rainy weather. Members of the community came out to tour the station, learn about fire safety, and of course look at the fire trucks! |
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Fire Day at Camp Seton |
The kids get to play around with the hose's and spray the staff members who are in the water in the canoes and boats. Boat 2 stands by for water rescues while we also have fun going through the water streams. |
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Rescue Boat |
Santa visited Station 2 early this year, dropping off a brand new 13' Fire/Rescue boat for the volunteers at Cos Cob. The boat will primarily serve in the winter time for ice water rescues.
Click here for pictures. |
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Fire Safety |
Volunteers from CCVFD taught several classes on fire safety this past weekend to Boyscouts from New York, Connecticut and Long Island. They got the basics on escaping their own home safely, who to call & what to say and/or what to do if trapped, and more. Click here for pictures. |
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Raising Money for Charity |
On May 14th, members of both the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company and Fire Police Patrol took part in the 1st annual "Wing Off" to help raise money for the New York Window's and Orphan's Fund. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Woman Rescued from House Fire |
An elderly Greenwich woman was listed in serious condition at Norwalk Hospital after inhaling smoke from a pre-dawn fire that gutted much of her Havemeyer Park home. Details provided by the Greenwich Time. |
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Ski Race 2006 |
Cos Cob and other Greenwich Firefighters made the trip to Hunter Mountain to compete in the annual Firefighters Ski Race. |
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Winter Storm 2006 |
The near-gale force winds that whistled into Fairfield County on Jan. 14th left a mess of uprooted trees, fallen branches, snapped utility lines and power outages. |
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Night Light Sparks Fire |
A malfunctioning night light in the kitchen sparked the fire that engulfed a backcountry house Saturday night, lighting paper and other combustible materials in the room. |
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Valleywood Road Block Party |
CCVFD and CCFPP were at the annual Valleywood Road Block Party in Cos Cob, where the neighborhood kids got a chance to pretend "drive" Engine 21 and Patrol 2 and "use" a fire hose. |
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Touch A Truck |
CCVFD had one of the more popular trucks at the annual Touch A Truck, an event sponsored by the Junior League of Greenwich. |
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The Barn Gets Dismantled |
Our temporary station that served us well for a bit over one year gets taken down and packaged up to be sent to greener pastures. |
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Japanese School FIre |
A fire in this small building at the Japanese School off of Lake Avenue started late in the evening on February 16, 2005. The building was heavily involved with fire by the time the GFD was summoned to the scene. |
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Cold Water and Ice Rescue Training |
Cos Cob volunteers spend their Saturday out on the ice practicing rescue techniques. |
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Boat sinks in Cos Cob |
Station 2 responded to this scene of a boat sinking at the docks in Cos Cob off of River Road. |
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Future Firefighter Makes a 911 Call |
The CCVFD does free educational talks to the local schools to help kids learn what to do in case of fire and other types of emergencies. Pictures. |
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Cos Cob Fire Police Get New Truck |
The old yellow/green Fire Police Patrol truck that we all loved for so many years is being replaced. Pictures. |
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Annual Hose Testing |
Every year we take our engines over to the High School, unload all of our hose, and test it to make sure it's up to standards. Pictures. |
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Valleywood Road Block Party |
CCVFD was in attendance at the annual Valleywood Road Block Party in Cos Cob, where the neighborhood kids got a chance to see Engine 21 and use a fire hose. Pictures. |
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Fireworks on July 4th |
Cos Cob volunteers were at two firewatches this year for 4th of July fireworks shows. Pictures. |
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Westchester Airport Disaster Drill |
Greenwich Fire Department first responders work during a plane crash
disaster drill at Westchester County Airport in Harrison May 8, 2004. The
mock accident involved nearly 70 "victims" and included responders from Port
Chester, Purchase, Armonk, Chappaqua, West Harrison, Greenwich, and the
American Red Cross from Westchester and Greenwich. |
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Renovation Update |
Renovations proceeding nicely. Hope to be back home in our Station by late summer. See photos to see progress to date. |
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Softball update: Game 1 is a win! |
On Friday evening (May 7) the CCVFD softball team took on the Guzzlers and beat them handily 16-10. |
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June Fire School Schedule |
The Connecticut Fire Academy's annual June Fire School schedule can be downloaded here. Jam packed full of great training courses. |
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Confined Space Rescue Training |
District Chief Tom Anderson, Assistant Chief Phil Boyer and Firefighter Karine Stewart
from Cos Cob trained in confined space rescue at the Fairfield Regional Fire
Training School during a weekend in April. Photos. |
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Cos Cob fights car/house fire |
Twenty-seven firefighters from the Central, Sound Beach and Cos Cob departments responded to a fire on Robin Place where a car fire lead to significant burning of the house as well. Greenwich Time article |
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Keeping Cos Cob Safe for 70 Years |
For James Yerks Jr., serving with the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Department is simply a way of life and has been for the last 70 years. Greenwich Citizen article. |
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Cos Cob volunteers honored by Sec. of State |
Greenwich volunteer firefighters were honored today in Danbury, at a ceremony led by Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. The ceremony recognized more than 800 firefighters from 11 towns. Read more in this Greenwich Time article. |
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Cos Cob practices suppression at a live burn. |
Cos Cob Volunteers practiced suppression techniques at a live burn held at the North Street Training Center. Photos. |
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Cold water & ice rescue training - Waterford |
Phil, Karine, Bill, Eric and Kevin journeyed up to Waterford to participate in
Connecticut Fire Academy training in Cold Water and Ice Rescue. Photos |
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Cold water and ice rescue training - Mianus |
Members of the Company and Patrol practiced cold water and ice rescue techniques on the Mianus River in subfreezing temperatures. The ice was perfect ... thick enough to support you one moment, and in the next blink of an eye, you're in the water! Photos. |
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CFA 2004 Training Calendar |
The 2004 Connecticut Fire Academy Training Calendar is now available. Download and view here. (PDF format) |
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Candle Sparks Condo Blaze |
A simple candle ignited a decorated Christmas tree and ended up ravaging a part of a housing complex on River Road. Cos Cob volunteers were there in force. Details provided by the Greenwich Time newspaper. |
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Firefighter 1 Live Burn |
Several members of the CCVFD helped with the live burn held at the North Street Training Center for 20 new town-wide volunteer recruits. Photos. |
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Renovations at the Station |
Renovations at the Cos Cob Station proceed on schedule. Have a look at progress to-date by checking out out these Photos. |
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Cos Cob Fire Company Moves to Temporary Quarters |
The Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company has recently moved into its new temporary fire station off of River Road extension. Our operations will be run out of the temporary building until renovations at the old firehouse are complete. Photos |
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Jimmy Yerks 70th Anniversary |
The CCVFD and friends and associates from around the Greenwich area celebrated member Jimmy Yerks' 70th year as a volunteer. Jimmy is still active and serves as CCVFD's Treasurer. |
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Cos Cob to receive Federal funds |
Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman today announced that seven Connecticut fire departments will receive more than $300,000 under the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act.
Dodd press release. Lieberman press release. |
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