Westfield Fire District

Westfield, CT

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Fire Safety Tips

Below are a few tips to keep your family and home fire safe.

Smoke Detectors:

A working smoke detector is the most efficient and reliable way to notify occupants of your home that there is a fire. Smoke detectors should be located on every floor and outside of all sleeping areas.

Smoke detector batteries should be checked monthly and replaced every six months. Remember - WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR CLOCK - CHANGE YOUR BATTERY!

CO Detectors:

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is slightly lighter than air.  CO displaces oxygen in the bloodstream.  CO poisoning is  initially identified by general fatigue, dizziness and headache.  If not addressed, it can result in death.  CO detectors will identify sudden spikes in CO levels and longer-term low-level exposures.  CO detectors should be placed in or near each bedroom and in the living room / family room.  Avoid problem areas such as near showers, kitchen steam, or garage entrances.  CO detectors should be replaced every 7 or 8 years.

Fire Extinguishers:

Each home should have at least one "A-B-C Dry Chem" extinguisher.  A 3 or 5 lb extinguisher should be sufficient. This kind of extinguisher is able to put out Class A (wood, paper, etc), Class B (gasoline, oil, flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires.  It is also recommended that a kitchen-specific extinguisher be kept in or near the kitchen.  These extinguishers are designed for kitchen fires, including grease, and are designed to flow higher volumes of extinguishing agent at a lower pressure.  Lastly, remember the acronym "PASS" - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Fire Escape Plan:

It is very important to have a plan in place, just in case of an emergency. A good plan will have two ways out of every room and a common meeting place that is away from your house. The plan only works if families practice it.

Barbecue Grills:

The Westfield Fire Department offers these tips for grilling safely:

  • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
  • The grill should be placed away from the home or deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
  • Children and pets should be at least 3 feet away from the grill area.
  • Keep your grill clean by removing grease and fat buildup from the grates and trays below.
  • Never leave your grill unattended.

In addition to these tips, the Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Westfield residents who might reside in one of the many multi-family apartment buildings within the district, that grill use and storage are prohibited on 2nd and 3rd story balconies, and must be pulled away from the building at least 10 ft. if being used on a 1st floor deck or patio.  This code has been set forth by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and is found in the Connecticut State Fire Prevention Code.  Any persons found in violation of this code are subject to penalties set forth by their buildings management company and/or State and local Fire Marshal’s Office.

If you have any questions pertaining to the use of grills, please contact the Westfield Fire District Fire Marshal’s Office.

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The Westfield Fire Dept is a combination dept staffed by Volunteers and 7 daytime employees. The district is protected by 2 Engines, Tanker, Tower Ladder, Heavy Rescue, 2 EMS trucks, 2 Brush/Forestry trucks, and a Polaris 6x6.

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Westfield Fire Dept
6 days ago
Westfield Fire Dept

Rescue 3, Tanker 4 and Car 5 are on scene I91 Northbound just past the exit 20 on ramp for the over turned cherry picker actively leaking hydraulic fluid. Except delays in the area. ... See MoreSee Less

Rescue 3, Tanker 4 and Car 5 are on scene I91 Northbound just past the exit 20 on ramp for the over turned cherry picker actively leaking hydraulic fluid. Except delays in the area.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Westfield Fire Dept
7 days ago
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**Incident Alert**

Westfield Fire is on the scene of a 2-vehicle accident on I91 northbound, north of exit 20. The incident has 1 vehicle in the median and the other in the breakdown lane. Please drive slowly and alertly through the area and all others like it.
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**Incident Alert**
Westfield Fire is on the scene of a 2-vehicle accident on I91 northbound, north of exit 20. The incident has 1 vehicle in the median and the other in the breakdown lane.  Please drive slowly and alertly through the area and all others like it.
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I'm consistently amazed at how many incidents we have on a stretch of seemingly-straight 6-lane Interstate...

More incidents there than the Bermuda Triangle!

Westfield Fire Dept
2 weeks ago
Westfield Fire Dept

The last 24 hours has not only a busy one for Westfield, but the entire City of Middletown. Last night while you were sleeping crews were alerted back out to the river road area in South District for a 2nd brush fire separate from the first one, while crews were operating on scene there a tone was sent out for a working structure fire in south district in the 100 block of Freeman road where Westfield E5 responded a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). East Berlin E7 provided station coverage for the district as we had 6 pieces of apparatus and members tied up in South District. Job well done by everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for keeping my parents on Freeman safe 🙏 ❤️

Wow ! Great job

Glad everyone is ok.

Strong work to my hometown dept!

Is it done

God bless everyone ❤️

Thank you!

WFD is the Best

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Westfield Fire Dept
2 weeks ago
Westfield Fire Dept

***Mutual Aid Assignment***

Westfield units enroute to South District in the 100 block of Freeman rd for the working structure fire.
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Oh no, does this mean the fire has reached homes 😞😰

be safe

Be safe!

Westfield Fire Dept
2 weeks ago
Westfield Fire Dept

We have been very fortunate enough over the last few years to send line officers to Pensacola, Florida for “Command officer Bootcamp” hosted by @countyfiretactics. This year Captain Kennedy and LT. Figueroa are the ones in attendance. Over the next 3 days both members will listen to a number of speakers tell stories, discuss new tactics, and life lessons pertaining to both the fire ground and in their everyday lives. Whether it’s command at a fire or just learning how to open up and discuss issues with their families or loved ones. Both members are excited to soak up as much information over these next 3 days, and hopefully soak up some extra sun rays to bring back home to CT. Photos from Day 1 of 3 ... See MoreSee Less

We have been very fortunate enough over the last few years to send line officers to Pensacola, Florida for “Command officer Bootcamp” hosted by @countyfiretactics. This year Captain Kennedy and LT. Figueroa are the ones in attendance. Over the next 3 days both members will listen to a number of speakers tell stories, discuss new tactics, and life lessons pertaining to both the fire ground and in their everyday lives. Whether it’s command at a fire or just learning how to open up and discuss issues with their families or loved ones. Both members are excited to soak up as much information over these next 3 days, and hopefully soak up some extra sun rays to bring back home to CT. Photos from Day 1 of 3Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Congrats Brothers on furthering your education and representing a true professional department in Westfield Fire. Be safe and enjoy.

Congratulations I'm very proud of you my son

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653 East Street
Middletown, CT 06457

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