Special Thanks to Paul and Beth for their hospitality in letting me record in their backyard to get this amazing footage.
At 7:05pm Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting smoke visible rising from the southernmost warehouse on the site of the former Fairfield Lumber. Fairfield Fire Engines 1, 2, 4, 5, Ladders 1, 2 and Car 3 were dispatched, with Lt Jay Swindon on Engine 2 first on scene confirming a working structure fire.
Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir arrived on scene shortly and assumed command, calling for Engine 3 and an additional Ladder from Bridgeport. Bridgeport Fire Ladder 11 was dispatched, with Engine 10, Ladder 10, Safety 1 and Battalion 1 added to the assignment by Command.
Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner and Deputy Chief Kyran Dunn arrived on scene, with the Deputy assuming Sector Command at the rear of the building as fire extended into the center warehouse. Fairfield Fire’s Safety Officer, Fire Marshal and Inspector, and Master Mechanic, Building and Conservation Officials were on scene along with Southport Tactical 14, Stratfield Rescue 15, Fairfield Police, AMR, American Red Cross, United Illuminating and Aquarion.
Despite multiple large diameter hose lines and ladderpipes the fire extended to the northernmost attached warehouse where crews were able to contain and extinguish it. The fire was declared under control and recall of alarm declared by Command at 9:55pm, with all hands continuing to fight spot fires as crews started to take up hose lines.
Fairfield Reserve Engines 6 and 7 along with Car 33, Southport Squad 14, Westport Engine 2, Norwalk Engine 3 and Truck 2, Easton Engine 3, and Stratford Ladder 1 provided station coverage for the town as all on duty Fairfield personnel fought the fire. As of 10:44pm all Fairfield units along with Bridgeport Engine 10, Ladder 11 and Battalion 1 remain on scene extinguishing hot spots.
(Fairfield Fire Press Release)
#Fairfield CT–Video Report—Earlier today General Electric, Fairfield’s largest taxpayer threatened to move out if the State of Connecticut moves forward with their plans to raise taxes in the the state. First Selectman Tetreau told me he believes it is not the company’s immediate interest at this time after they just expanded their present facility. Tetreau believes this is statement of direction but that the state needs to create a business friendly environment. “The problems we have in the state aren’t going to be fixed overnight, I think they want to see us move in the right direction” said Tetreau.
#Fairfield CT–The old sign for the Fairfield Shopping at the corner of Post Road and North/South Benson Road was seen awaiting pick up at the dumpster. Not an everyday sight!
#Fairfield CT–A viewer called police after sending us a picture of graffiti on the back of Stratfield Market on Stratfield Road. I’m positive it wasn’t by the KKK or any Nazi’s from Germany but I’m sure News12 will be there all day reporting in great detail. They love graffiti stories of any kind, even the silly ones in school bathrooms.
UPDATE: Dog is off the tracks and now at Snoop Doggy Dog Salon near Flipside Burger & Bar. Trains resume.
1:37pm–#MTA –#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT–The trains are stopped in the Fairfield Downtown Train Station for a dog running on the the tracks. The police, the owner and animal control are trying to get the dog now located behind the old Blinn’s store.
7:44pm–#Fairfield CT–Police dispatched to Harris Street to check on the welfare of a bearded man apparently with no pants on sitting on the porch. Full moon isn’t until June 2nd………
Wednesday, the firefighters and police in Fairfield were put to the test with four major calls that required their know how. We asked them to see and endure somethings no one should have to see. Through it all the professionals at the police and fire departments made their town proud, very proud. But we as a town we have not returned the favor for their valor. Both departments have been working without a contract. I’d like to say the town of Fairfield have proven that they are anti-union. But that isn’t necessarily the case. Every RTM member I spoke to said they would vote to approve any contract set before them. The apparent person that is against the unions is First Selectman Tetreau. He feels he can balance the budget on the backs of these heroes, yet pushes for another glamorous gazebo on the beach that will be damage in the next big storm.
Firefighters and police started their day helping two high school students in a very serious crash. Then they were called a gruesome call when a man decided to end his life on the railroad tracks. Next they showed compassion to two people struck by a car crossing the road. And if that wasn’t enough they worked to free victims from a car accident once again.
The only time I have ever done editorials has been in support of our police and firefighters. When you see what they do on a daily basis you can’t help but admire what they do and support them. Its not like they are asking for a lot. A very modest cost of living raise and decent health care.
First Selectman Tetreau, I know you meet with the unions tomorrow. Even if you don’t agree with the contract, present it to the RTM and let them decide. If I were one of your many opposing candidates for the next election I’d be all over this citing you as anti-union and anti-hero. Please let the contract go for a vote please. They deserve way more than they are asking for. Show them SOME respect please. Oh, right this has been an editorial…….
Miércoles, los bomberos y la policía de Fairfield se pusieron a prueba con cuatro llamadas importantes que requerían su know how. Les pedimos que ver y soportar tantos nadie debería tener que ver. A través de ella todos los profesionales de los departamentos de policía y bomberos hicieron su pueblo orgulloso, muy orgulloso. Pero nosotros, como una ciudad que no hemos devuelto el favor de su valor. Ambos departamentos han estado trabajando sin contrato. Me gustaría decir que la ciudad de Fairfield han demostrado que son antisindical. Pero eso no es necesariamente el caso. Cada miembro RTM hablé con dijo que votaría a aprobar cualquier contrato pusiesen delante. La persona evidente que está en contra de los sindicatos es Concejal Principal Tetreau. Él siente que puede equilibrar el presupuesto sobre las espaldas de estos héroes, pero empuja a otra glorieta glamorosa en la playa que va a ser el daño en la próxima gran tormenta.
Los bomberos y la policía comenzaron su día ayudar a dos estudiantes de secundaria en un accidente muy grave. Entonces fueron llamados una llamada horripilante cuando un hombre decidió poner fin a su vida en las vías del ferrocarril. Siguiente mostraron compasión para dos personas afectadas por un coche que cruza el camino. Y si eso no fuera suficiente trabajaron para liberar a las víctimas de un accidente de coche, una vez más.
La única vez que he hecho editoriales ha sido en apoyo de nuestros policías y bomberos. Cuando vea lo que hacen a diario no se puede dejar de admirar lo que hacen y apoyarlos. No es como que están pidiendo mucho. Un costo muy modesto aumento de la vida y la salud decente.
Concejal Principal Tetreau, sé que se reúna con los sindicatos mañana. Incluso si usted no está de acuerdo con el contrato, presentará a la RTM y dejar que ellos decidan. Si yo fuera uno de sus muchos candidatos de oposición para las próximas elecciones yo sería todo esto te citando como antisindical y anti-héroe. Por favor, deje que el contrato vaya a votar por favor. Ellos merecen mucho más de lo que están pidiendo. Muéstrales un poco de respeto por favor. Ah, cierto que esto ha sido un editorial …….
#Fairfield CT–Police are investigating a very serious accident involving Fairfield Warde High School students. First responders have told me a fifteen year old female junior from Warde High School is in grave condition after the white jeep she was a passenger in lost control on a turn and snapped a utility pole at the corner of Knapps Park Drive. I will have a video report shortly.
La policía está investigando un accidente muy grave que entrañe estudiantes de secundaria de Fairfield Warde. Los primeros en responder me han dicho junior femenino de quince años de Warde Escuela Superior se encuentra en estado grave después de que el jeep blanco que era un pasajero en el control perdido en una vuelta y rompió un poste de electricidad en la esquina de Knapps Park Drive. Voy a tener un informe de vídeo breve.
A polícia está investigando um acidente muito grave envolvendo alunos do Ensino Médio Fairfield Warde. Socorristas disseram-me uma memima de 15 anos de idade da Warde High School esta em estado grave após o jipe branco que ela era passageira perdeu controle em uma curva e bateu em um poste na esquina da Knapps Park Drive. Eu vou ter em breve uma reportagem em vídeo.
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