Month: October 2011

A boat that would make “More Power” Tim Allen proud reaching speeds of 60 knots.  The boat is equipped with the latest high tech tools and electronics.  The boat was funded from Homeland Security Funds and was at no cost to the town.  The boat will be used to protect the regional town waters.  Fairfield is considered a first responder to the city of Bridgeport in the event of mass casualty.  This replaces one of the town’s boats which has already been posted in the trade publications as “for sale”.

MANHATTAN:Reported 5 onboard, divers being put in the water right now.
REPORTED HELICOPTER CRASH INTO THE EAST RIVER AT 34TH ST.

3:40pm–Third person pulled from the water.

3:42–Fire Department says four rescued, one unaccounted for.

4:One Firefighter diver in water 1 PD diver in water Marine boats on scene trying to locate helicopter. Duration is 34 min. 4 rescued 1 unaccounted -Info just given by FDNY Division Chief 3

4:44pm–Helicopter was a Bell 206, pilot has been resuced. Rescuers are still searching for the fifth passenger. CBS TV has exclusive video immediately after the crash.

4:45pm–Fire department reporting 5th person found, one “black tag” which is code for deceased.

Click to read East River Ferry SERVICE ADVISORY

WNBC is reporting the passengers were from the United Kingdom with mother, daughter, step father and daughters friend.  The pilot swam back to the pier and refused medical treatment.

 

Photos from Matthew Murphy

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Red Tide near San Diego creates Bioluminescent Ocean Waves. Not every wave glows an electric blue but a few do. The color and name comes from plankton which appear red in the day and glow at night.
The bioluminescence is generated by a chemical reaction/process involving the phytoplankton Lingulodinium polyedrum, and driven by motion of the waves.    Read more…..
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A jubilant Amanda Knox was cleared of murder charges today by an Italian appeals court today, ending her four-year prison ordeal and clearing the way for the American student to return home to Seattle.  Read more…

 

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The Fairfield Firefighters recently donated $17,000 to Operation Gift Cards, a local program that visits troops in military hospitals who were wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since October 2005, the Operation Gift Cards’ 74 monthly/bimonthly visits have presented over $499,000 in post exchange (military department store) gift cards, special group product donations (Girl Scout cookies, laptops, corporate gift certificates etc.) and over $50,000 worth items on the “wish list” for both the wounded troops and their families.

Thanks to the incredible effort of the Fairfield Firefighters this years Stratton Faxon Fairfield Road Races were the best ever, according to Fairfield Half Marathon President Steve Lobdell, a retired Captain with the Fairfield Fire Department. This year alone firefighters raised approximately $440,000 for local charities, the Hole in the Wall Gang and several veterans and wounded soldier groups. The firefighters have raised more than $2,000,000 since it’s inception back in 1981. In 1981 there were 161 participants and over the years entries have increased to nearly 6,000 runners in 2011.The half marathon has not only been a great source of revenue for the Non-profits, it has also been ranked by runners World magazine among the top races in the United States having hosted the Women’s United States Half Marathon Championship as well as the U. S. Men’s Masters Championship.

Around 8pm Sunday night firefighters received a call from 113 Gregory Circle that smoke was entering her apartment from another adjoining apartment. Firefighters responded and quickly responded and put out the blaze. It appears an electric extension cord may be the cause. The Fire Marshall was called to the scene by 8:20pm. One woman appeared to be checked by EMTs for smoke inhalation.

Police are investigating a single car accident on Park Ave. at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue. The accident occurred shortly after 8pm. The driver did not appear to be injured at the time despite rolling the car on it’s side. It was raining at the time of the accident but it is not known at this writing if it contributed to the accident. Of course if we get any updates we will let you know.

Fairfield Police unveiled their newest boat secured from federal funds to patrol the sound in Fairfield and the region. Touting the latest in communications, and sonar, the boat also has capabilities for divers or towing capabilities.