Eleven members of the Noroton Fire Department completed United States Coast Guard (“USCG”) led Marine Search & Rescue (“MARSAR”) course this spring, further preparing their marine crews for the summer boating season in Darien area waters. The course provided Noroton fire-rescue personnel with the latest best practices for MARSAR operations. Noroton’s Chief Jim O’Brien said of the training, “This training provides our …
Engine 31 in Service!
Noroton is pleased to have taken delivery of its new first due structural fire engine. It is a custom built 2015 Marion Pumper. The new pumper is replacing the 1972 open cab Maxim and is capable of carrying 650 gallons of water, can pump up to 1,500 gallons per minute and maintains 2,200 feet of 5″ supply hose. The engine is Noroton …
Acquired Structure Training
Noroton and Noroton Heights FD conducted a joint live fire training session at an acquired structure last week. This type of training is some of the most realistic we can do. The drill focused on hoseline stretches, roof ventilation, and search and rescue under live fire conditions. This night allowed NFD and NHFD to work together as they would during a …
Recent Drill Activity
Noroton firemen have been working hard the last few weeks, maintaining their profiencies through training during the frigid cold temperatures we have seen the past month. Last week, Noroton, in conjunction with the Noroton Heights FD, held a joint drill, focusing on power saws. This training is vital and may be used in a variety of situations, including fire incidents …
Kudos to Ed Poli
Kudos to Noroton FD member and FDNY Lieutenant Ed Poli, as well as his crew, on their lifesaving efforts at a recent boating accident off of Staten Island. Ed has been a member of the Noroton Fire Dept for over 15 years, and recently got promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department. Ed continues …
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Funding The goal of the Noroton Fire Department is to provide the highest quality emergency services possible while efficiently using the resources granted to it by the town of Darien and through the generous contributions of the community. The Noroton Fire Department is a private 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that is partially supported by taxes collected by the town …