| PSA |
A national Public Service Announcement (PSA)premiered yesterday urging motorists to “slow down and move over” Please take a moment and watch it. |
| Training - WFD |
Firefighter I & II will begin September 7th. This class is open to all outside departments, also. The class is sponsored by WVFD and is being taught by Fire Training Innovations, LLC. SIGN UP NOW! |
| News Headlines |
Thu. Sep 2nd 2010 Carnival 2010 opens tonight at 6pm Tonight is the night!!!! The 3 day Fireman's Carnival opens to night at Hollow Park at 6pm. Rainbow Amusements is p... Read more » |
Sun. Aug 29th 2010 And what a wet day it became.................  The sun was out.
The day was warm.
There was not a rain
cloud in the sky - but
boy, oh boy, did it rain
at the Wo...Read more » |
Tue. Aug 24th 2010 Busy 2 weeks coming up for WVFD It's that time of year ........... school starting, back to school supply shopping and all the anticipation of another holida... Read more » |
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The Association of the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department 25 Quassuk Road Woodbury, CT 06798 Non-Emergency: 203-263-3100 Emergency: 911 Contact Us Driving Directions Map |
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EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE ~ Mike Wilber Welcome to the official web site of Michael Wilbur's Emergency Vehicle Response. Emergency Vehicle Response was born out o... |
Ashmore Enterprises, Inc. Tom Ashmore has been training the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. He brings years of exprience and kno... |
Homeland Voice Dennis recently launched this new website dedicated to homeland security. As Dennis wrote us: "The Firefighters and First Res... |
Coffee Break Training Print this page
Coffee Break Training ~ What ~Why?In today's busy hectic world - we don't always get the chance to spend as much time training as would would like to, to help us keep on top of our game the United States Fire Administration (USFA) is providing Coffee Break Training bulletins for you to read and enjoy during your daily break. These one-page training notices, posted every Tuesday, provide technical training in fire protection systems, building construction, codes and standards, inspection techniques, hazardous materials and administrative tips. Each notice includes a photograph or drawing that illustrates the point of the training lesson.
August 10, 2010 Smoke dampers are an important part of many buildings’ air handling systems.
Today’s training vignette, “Smoke Dampers” explains their purpose and ratings.
Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information.
Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2010_32.pdf
Gasoline-powered and other fueled equipment stored indoors adds a potential problem to an occupancy’s fire load. Today’s training vignette, “Fueled Equipment Indoors” explains requirements to mitigate the risk of serious fires.
Coffee Break Training provides an overview of fire protection topics and does not include all details, requirements or exceptions to the topics that are described. Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation codes and standards, the product manufacturer, or listing details for specific information.
Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2010_28.pdf
Fire Investigations - Building Construction Part 1: Building Construction Types (PDF, 160 Kb)
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to recognize and understand various types of construction, and their relationship to fire investigation, and the safety of personnel on scene. Fire Investigations - Building Construction Part 2: Building Loads and Fire Spread (PDF, 166 Kb)
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to recognize various types of construction and materials, building "loads," and fire spread as related to fire investigation and the safety of personnel on scene. Fire Investigations - Building Construction Part 3: Fire Protection Systems and Codes (PDF, 153 Kb)
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to recognize various types of building fire protection systems and related fire codes and their relationship to fire investigation. |
| A simple "Click" |
A simple "click" can save you life! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kYqjTA_VEg&feature=fvwand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Qhmdk4VNs&feature=related Remember No Belt - Gets you 30 days off There are no second chances! |
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Daily Forest Fire Danger Report The Forest Fire Danger Level
Friday, September 3, 2010 Moderate Open Burning Permits are not being issued today due to overcast conditions To view the requirements of an Open Burning Permit. Additional info also available at www.woodburyfm.org |
| Monthly Driver Day |
This month's dirver training day is: Saturday, August 21 from 8 am to 8pm Each block is 1 1/2 hours per person. Please sign up early. Annual eval's take priority For more info: contact Lt. Garms Check the calendar to view open slots |
| Over the Air |
WVFD is now on air during Fire Calls Listen in and hear whats going on http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=2978 |
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| Recent Calls |
Mon. Aug 23rd 2010 Busy weekend for False Alarm Activations Friday night started the weekend off for multiple calls for commercial fire alarm activations. 49 Jacks Bridge Road start... Read more » |
Mon. Aug 9th 2010 Single weekend call The WVFD remained quiet for the most part this weekend. Saturday morning a little after 9 am they did respond to a comm... Read more » |
Thu. Aug 5th 2010 Early Morning Mutual Aid WVFD responded to a request from the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department early this morning. They were at a working struc... Read more » |
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Mon. Sep 6th 2010 6:00pm OIC - Car 1 |
Tue. Sep 7th 2010 6:00pm OIC - Car 8 |
Tue. Sep 7th 2010 6:30pm Fire Fighter 1 / 2 |
Every 2nd Wed. 8:00pm Department Meeting |
Every 1st Thu. 8:00pm Company Meetings |
Every 1st Thu. 7:00pm Company Training |
Last Mon. of the month 7:30pm Officer's Meeting |
Every 3rd Thu. 7:30pm Board of Fire Commissioners |
Every Sun. 6:00pm OIC ~ CAR 3 |
Every 3rd Thu. 6:00pm Orenuag Company ~ Truck Checks |
Every Fri. 6:00pm OIC ~ CAR 4 |
Every Sat. 6:00pm OIC ~ CAR 1 |
Every Mon. 6:00pm OIC ~ Car 2 |
Every Tue. 6:00pm OIC ~ Car 8 |
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