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Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan Talks About Brush Fires in Connecticut
After a brush fire tore through approximately 250 acres in Middletown Tuesday, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan talks about what increases the fire danger.
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Fire Danger ‘Very High' in Parts of Connecticut
Our team of meteorologists are monitoring a period of dry weather that is resulting in a high fire danger statewide. According to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forestry division, northern Connecticut has a “very high” fire danger level while the southern four counties is labeled as “high.” According to DEEP, if you have a burn permit from…
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Recruits Graduate From Connecticut Fire Academy
The latest class of recruits are graduating from the Connecticut Fire Academy, a week after mourning the loss of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr.
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Conn. Fire Academy Recruits Graduate After Postponing Ceremony for Ricardo Torres Jr. Funeral
It wasn’t but just one week ago Thursday that Recruit Class 67 from the Connecticut Fire Academy witnessed firsthand the realities of the job they’ve been training for the past 16 weeks. “To look down each city block to see a sea of blue was just surreal,” recruit Ryan Tiroccchi said. Tiroccchi, one of the recruits who attended fallen New…
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Flags Lowered in Connecticut to Honor Fallen Firefighters
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has directed flags to be lowered in honor of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
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Teens Learn Critical Firefighting Elements at Connecticut Fire Academy
The Connecticut Fire Academy’s Introduction to the Fire Service is no ordinary youth summer program. Thirty-two teenagers from around Connecticut have been at the academy this week, learning critical firefighting elements.
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Fire Official Has Safety Reminders After 8 Deadly Fires in Connecticut
In the past month or so, there have been eight deadly fires in Connecticut, killing a total of 11 people.
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New London Firefighters Practice Rope Rescue Training for Emergencies
New London firefighters were hauled up by a complex rope system as part of a high angle rope rescue training Friday to make sure they’re prepared for whatever emergency comes their way.
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342 Connecticut Firefighters Killed on the Job to be Honored
Connecticut officials are set to honor 342 firefighters from across the state who were killed in the line of duty since the mid-1800s.