The Nichols Fire Department received a call for smoke in the house on Green Ridge Rd shortly before 3:00am August 2. Occupants of the home were awakened by operating smoke detectors throughout the home. First arriving fire apparatus on scene entered the structure finding a fire … [Read more...]
Nichols Fire Department to Bolster�Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
Nichols Fire Department to Bolster�Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant TRUMBULL, Conn.—The Nichols Fire Department has received a $3,000 fire prevention grant from FM Global, a major commercial property insurer. FM Global representative Tyler Gruttadauria presented the … [Read more...]
NFD responds to car fire on route 8 southbound in the area of exit 12 South
On Thursday 7/28/17 the Nichols Fire Dept. responded to Route 8 southbound in the area of exit 12 for a reported car fire. Members arrived on scene and found a vehicle well involved. … [Read more...]
New Officers Sworn In At Monthly Meeting
During the July monthly meeting, two swearing ins took place. Firefighter Rob Silva was sworn in as Lieutenant, and Firefighter Ray Franko was sworn in as Assistant Chief. Also, probationary member Sarah Vitone was acknowledged for successfully completing the State of Connecticut … [Read more...]
MVA Booth Hill Rd & Wisteria Dr
On 6/12/17 at 4:09 pm the Nichols Fire Department was toned out to respond to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Booth Hill Rd. and Wisteria Dr. Both vehicles sustained substantial damage, one patient transported to a local hospital. Engine 301, Squad 309 and Car-1 … [Read more...]
MVA RT 8 SB Exit 10
Nichols firefighters respond to Route 8 for a reported motor vehicle accident. On 6/13/17 at 2:16 pm crews responded to the area of exit 10 southbound for an MVA with injuries. Firefighters secured the scene and created a safe zone for medical crews to work. … [Read more...]
Check Presented to Connecticut Burn Center
On Thursday, May 25th, members of the Nichols Fire Department in Trumbull, Connecticut presented the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital a check for $2602. Nichols Firefighters raised the funds through sales of St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt to friends and fellow … [Read more...]
Nichols Fire Department Welcomes New Members
At the May monthly meeting held at Nichols Station 1 there were three separate swearing ins that took place. A new member, John Winking was sworn in as a senior firefighter in the department. Past member Steven Mauzerall has rejoined the department as a senior firefighter. Next … [Read more...]
Earlier this evening, members of the Trumbull Center, Long Hill and Nichols Fire Departments were dispatched to 11133 Avalon Gates Road, Royce Apartments, for a reported structure fire. Several 911 calls were received reporting a fire on the 3rd floor in the rear of the building. … [Read more...]
Nichols Firefighters respond to another motor vehicle accident fluid spill. Crews were dispatched to the intersection of Nichols Ave and Hawley Ln. at the RT 8 NB & RT 15 NB entrance for the MVA at 10:46 on 4/29/17. Crews initially used the fire apparatus as blocker vehicles … [Read more...]
Nichols Firefighters responded to a report of a tree down in the roadway with power wires down at 18:34 on 4/29/17. Firefighters responded to Old Dike Rd. and upon arrival confirmed the initial dispatched report. Crews along with Trumbull PD blocked off the area providing a safe … [Read more...]
Route 8 south rollover MVA
Today at 17:02 Nichols Fire Dept. along with the Trumbull Center Fire Dept. were dispatched to Route 8 SB between exits 12 & 13 for a reported MVA rollover. Upon arrival crews found a single vehicle with heavy damage to the front passenger side. No driver was on scene upon … [Read more...]
Firefighter 1 ropes and knots practical training
Firefighter 1 members were tested on their ropes and knots knowledge tonight during their weekly training. Members had to tie the various knots required by the standards on various items and tools to show proficiency. … [Read more...]
Last evening members of the Nichols FD spent the evening challenging themselves by navigating the Trumbull Center FD maze located on Berkshire Avenue. Members donned their gear and SCBA and went through the various levels and compartments of the shipping container with wires, … [Read more...]
The three Trumbull fire departments are joining 60 other volunteer companies throughout the state in holding open houses Sunday to make the beginning of National Volunteer Week. The firehouses will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Long Hill Volunteer Fire Company will open Station … [Read more...]
