Eastford Independent Fire Co.#1

Eastford, CT

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, EMT, or MRT??? 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.

E.I.F.C Annual Meeting 6-2-09

Chief John Paquing and Clayton Shead

On June 2nd 2009 the Eastford Fire Company held its annual meeting. The night started at 6pm with a Company picture taken by Guy Grube (photo to follow). After the picture dinner was served by T&S catering. After dinner Jeannine Spink went around the room introducing past, present and ranks of members. Service pin's wear awarded. A raffle and prizes took place. Speeches made by Chief John Paquin, President Deb Richards. Presentation of a retired member plate was handed out to Clayton Shead. After 57 years of active service he has decided to retire. More to come on Clayton. After the dinner are business meeting took place election of officers took place. See members page.

Eastford Haritage Day

June 13th the E.I.F.C will be having the trucks out at the school for show. Along with helping out

with the mini-marathon we will be having a vehicle extrication at 10am in the school parking lot

with are new extrication tools. Hope to see you there.

E.I.F.C Seeking New Equipment

E.I.F.C Has met are goal for our new Pulse Ox CO meter. THANK YOU ALL. Please click on Events link to see more. Or click the button below

E.I.F.C to get $90,772 grant from FEMA

Due to the grant writing expertise of President Deb Richards, and research assistance from Lt. Gordon Spink, Jr., the EIFC was awarded a $90,772 grant for operational and safety improvements by Congressman Joe Courtney's office. A portion of the award will be used to replace our 20 year old extrication tool or "Jaws of Life". The current tool cannot deal with the high tense strength steel in today's vehicles. The remainder of the award will be used to purchase new turnout gear, i.e., coats, pants, helmets, gloves, boots for firefighters and rescue squad members that is compliant with the National Fire Protection Association - NFPA. As an all volunteer service, the EIFC is very fortunate to have a program available to them the Department of Homeland Security and the Grants Program Directorate of FEMA.

Last Updated
June 4th, 2009

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