120 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-0-9-2 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:15:23 -0400 http://www.winstedfire.org winstedfire.org News Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:15:23 -0400 YourFirstDue.com RSS Generator en-us Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:47:21 -0400 A Town meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 at the Gilbert School to discuss the proposed purchase of a Rescue Pumper. This vehicle will replace 2 of our present vehicles, Rescue 7 (which is a 1986 Chevrolet beverage truck)...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29630 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29630 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:35:07 -0400 The members of the Winsted Fire Department changed tactics on Saturday, July 31 at the East Hartland Fireman's Parade. This year, instead of uniforms, all members wore Hawaiian shirts, khaki shorts and sneakers. Chief officer carried tiki torches and memb...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29629 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29629 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:28:33 -0400 On July 31 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm the members of the Winsted Fire Department collected monies for the annual MDA Fill The Boot drive. Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 and Engine 4 were staged at each leg of the intersection of Route 8 and Route 44. Donatio...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29628 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29628 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:15:45 -0400 Members of the Department attended ATV/UTV Training at the Gilbert School on Saturday, July 24. The instructor, Firefighter Geoff Blieler, taught personnel the finer points of off road operations, after which a 2 mile rigorous off road course was undertak...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29284 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29284 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:34:34 -0400 The Winsted Fire Department will hold its annual Firemens Carnival and Parade beginning on Wednesday, August 18, Thursday, August 19, Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 2. On Friday evening there will be a spectacular fireworks show and on Saturday a...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29245 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=29245 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:34:33 -0400 The Tower Company held their annual Motorcycle Races on Route 800 during Fathers Day weekend, June 19 & June 20, 2010. Riders from throughout the Northeast crowded to the area to race their motorcycles. The Motorcycle race is the largest fundraiser f...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=28671 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=28671 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:32:01 -0400 Engine 1 and Tac 8 both appeared in the Plainville Fire Departments 125th Anniversary parade on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Both apparatus received many compliments from the spectators at the event...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27774 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27774 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:53:47 -0400 On Tuesday, June 01, 2010 members of the Department conducted live fire training with vehicle fires at the Johnson-Langan Fire Training facility. Members practiced the proper approach and extinguishment of vehicle fires during the practice....]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27339 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27339 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:49:46 -0400 The Winsted Fire Department proudly marched in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31, 2010. Led by the color guard, members marched the length of Main Street to the park, trailed by all of the Departments apparatus. At many locations during th...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27338 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=27338 Fri, 21 May 2010 05:06:06 -0400 On Saturday, may 15, 2010 the Winsted Fire Department participated in the annual Rotary Club Pet Parade. Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Tower 1 and Tac 8 proudly represented the Department in the parade, much to the amusement and approval of resi...]]> http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=26747 http://www.winstedfire.org/news.html?view=1&id=26747