The Long Hill Fire Department is one of three all volunteer fire departments within the town of Trumbull, Connecticut. Trumbull is located on the eastern portion of Fairfield County approximately 60 miles from New York City. The LHFD proudly provides fire protection and rescue services to the residents of the Long Hill Fire District out of three fire stations. Our equipment consists of (4) engines, (1) reserve engine, (1) rescue-pumper, (1) 102 ft rear mount ladder tower quint, (1) satellite unit (hose wagon), (1) utility pickup, and (4) chiefs cars. The LHFD responds to approximately 700 emergency and fire related calls annually.

100% Volunteer

RECENT CALLS & NEWS

LONG HILL MOURNS LOSS OF 2 BRIDGEPORT FIREFIGHTERS

The Long Hill Fire Company #1, Inc. would like to extend our condolences to the Bridgeport Fire Department and the families of Lieutenant Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik. Lt. Velasquez and FF Baik lost their lives in the line of duty while battling a fire on Elmwood Avenue in the west side of Bridgeport.

ANOTHER CEILING COLLAPSE IN MALL FOOD COURT

7/17/2010- At 16:20hrs, Long Hill was dispatched to Westfield Shopping Town for a ceiling collapse along with Trumbull Center and Nichols. The units arrived to find a large area of the ceiling on the ground in the area of Sbarro's Pizza. Two people reported minor injuries and they transported to the hospital for evaluation by Trumbull EMS. LH-1 had command. Units on scene were S-209 and T-204. All units were back in service by 1700hrs.
 

LONG HILL ASSISTS AGAIN IN BRIDGEPORT ON A SCORCHING DAY

7/6/2010- LH members were trying to beat the heat by staying inside, but that came to an end quickly in the morning hours. Around 09:00hrs, the Bridgeport FD requested LH personnel to stand by in their own quarters and staff our Ladder & an Engine. Bridgeport FD was on the scene of a commercial building fire at 402 Hancock Avenue. The members arrived in house to man the equipment.

Moments later, BFD received another call at 2625 Park Avenue, Embassy Towers, for a structure fire. BFD dispatch had reports of fire showing from a 10th floor window. S-209, T-104 from Trumbull Center & LH-3 responded to the Park Ave fire. Other mutual aid units including Milford, Fairfield, & Westport were also operating on scene. Squad 209's crew assisted with a search of the floors above the fire floor for any occupants still in their apartments.

While LH units were operating at Park Ave, BFD again asked for mutual aid coverage, but this time they requested the Satellite from LH to respond to Hancock Ave. Satellite 203 & Engine 202 responded to the scene and worked with the BFD units on various tasks around the fire ground. 203 and 202 remained on scene until approximately 16:00hrs & then were cleared to return home.

While LH units were operating in the city, several other LH calls were received and handled by the personnel standing by in LH stations and a Stepney rig that was in district for mutual aid coverage. Thanks to everyone who came out to help out on that HOT HOT day.
 

MVA CAUSES FLUID SPILL

6/29/2010- At 15:05hrs, Long Hill was alerted to the intersection of Main St and Tashua Rd for the MVA Fluid Spill. Rescue 200 handled the call and applied speedy-dry to the fluids down on the road and waited on scene for the wrecker to arrive and take the vehicle. Rescue 200 was back in service in about 30 minutes.
 

LH ASSISTS BRIDGEPORT AS TORNADO RIPS THROUGH CITY

6/24/2010- Squad 209 responded to Bridgeport Headquarters to standby for manpower due to a heavy storm that passed through the area & sent a tornado ripping through the downtown area. Units from Echo Hose, Huntington, Milford, Fairfield, Westport & Stratford also responded to assist the BFD.  During this storm aftermath, Long Hill units responded to numerous calls in their own district.

NEW RESCUE PROGRESS PHOTOS

6/22/2010- The new Rescue 200 is in thefinal stages of production.  The replacement truck is being manufactured by Marion Body Works located in Marion, WI.  We will post more pictures and info as we receive it from the manufacturer.

DRYER FIRE ON KILLIAN AVE

6/21/2010- At 14:45hrs, Long Hill, with Trumbull Center Mutual Aid, was dispatched to Killian Ave for a dryer fire. Squad 209 arrived first and stretched a handline to the front door. Engine 103 was 2nd due and laid a supply line from the hydrant at Main St and Killian Ave. Squad 209 and LH2 were able to knock the fire down with a water can. Engine 206 checked for extension on the exterior of the structure and assisted crews with ventilation. LH-3 had command. T-204 was also on scene. All units were clear from the scene in about an hour.
 

HEAVY RESCUE TRAINING

6/15/2010- At Tuesday nights drill, the members of the Long Hill FD conducted Heavy Rescue training led by Instructor's Frank Novak and Steve Pekar. The scenario involved a 2 door passenger car that had been involved in an accident with a 6 wheel dump truck. The dump truck came to rest on top of the vehicle. The members worked with many different tools to attempt to free the passenger in the vehicle and successfully completed the scenario. Special thanks to Deputy Chief Bogen for assisting with the set up.

CEILING COLLAPSES IN FOOD COURT

6/4/2010- At 11:07hrs, Long Hill, Trumbull Center & Nichols were dispatched to Westfield Shopping Center for a ceiling collapse in the food court. The collapse was in an area which is undergoing major renovations. Crews arrived & found the ceiling in Taco Bell had collapsed. No one was injured in the accident & crews checked surrounding areas for structural damage. Squad 209 remained on scene awaiting Trumbull Building & Health officials. Squad 209 cleared at approximately 14:45hrs. Units on scene were Long Hill E-206, E-205, E-202, LH-2, Trumbull Center R-100, E-102, and Nichols R-300 & N-2.
 

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