- Training – the Department conducted 27,441 hours of training. All Officers in the Department participate in the deliverance of sessions. These sessions include Medical, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Material and Technical Rescue Training. |
- Connecticut Homeland Security awarded the Fire Department a grant for computer purchases to be utilized in our Emergency Operations Center. |
- The Department acquired Toughbook laptop computers for use by our Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal. These computers will assist field personnel by giving access to numerous databases. Hazardous Materials, mapping, fire codes, report writing, and personnel accountability are only a few examples of how the department will benefit. |
- Construction of a new communications tower was completed and is fully operational. The Tower was funded by a Homeland Security grant and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds secured by the Fire Department. |
- Hamden Firefighters delivered 102 public education classes to 1500 grade School children. Topics included use of 911 in an emergency and fire safety.
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- Hamden Paramedics assisted the Town’s private ambulance service approximately 25 times per month providing advanced life support while riding in the ambulance to local hospitals. This is an exceptional service provided by the Hamden Fire Department which will soon be compensated for through a bundle billing agreement with the Town’s private ambulance service. |