Station 71

The Eastford Independent Fire Company has been 100% volunteer since 1942. Located in the center of town. We operate 1 Rescue 2 Engine Tankers 1 Hose Tender, and 1 Forestry. Help Wanted!!!  The E.I.F.C is looking for new members. Have you ever wanted to be a fire fighter, or EMT??? We are looking for members age 18 and up. Also looking for junior members age 14-18 who would like to learn about fire and ems. If you are interested please stop down at the fire house when ever you see a car there or Wednesday night's 7pm to about 9pm. See more details under help wanted page.

Check your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors

With winter time around and fire places and furnace running make sure that you have tested your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. They may save your life in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)??  From epa.gov states, Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and length of exposure. For more information on CO go to http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html That is where the information above came from.

New Program to help respons time

Starting in the month of February EIFC will be using a program called I AM RESPONDING. This program is for us to see who is on there way to a call instead of waiting wasting time wondering if anyone else is showing up. The program works when an EIFC member calls a dedicated number that will then go threw a quick recording. Then it goes threw the internet and comes up on a screen down at the fire house. It will show who is on the way and lets the first person there know they are not the only one. If you would like more information on this go to www.iamresponding.com.

3 Alarm Fire

Early morning on November 20th 2007 the Eastford Fire Co. responded to a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival of the first engine heavy smoke was surrounding the area. Fire was seen coming from the rear of the building. Fire crews acted quickly to contain the fire. Additional departments called to assist Eastford were, Ashford, Bungay, Chaplin, Muddy Brook, Pomfret, Williamsville, and Woodstock Hill. East Brooklyn rescue was called in for their cascade system. Providence Canteen was called for it's support of food and water for the departments. Second

Steak Dinner
	Thank you all who came out to suport the steak dinner. See you next year!!!

Life Star Called to Eastford
On July 14th 2007 the E.I.F.C responded to a motorcycle accident on Rt 198. Upon arrival the bike and victim where found down an embankment. Life Star called in due to multiple injuries. Victim was transported to Hartford hospital via Life Star.