09/13/2026
***Press Release ***
Date: September 13, 2026
Time: 9:20am
Location: Day Break Lane
Nature: House Fire
On the above date, time and location, Companies 3, 1 and 4 were dispatched to a reported house fire. Upon arrival of Assistant Chief Mattioli, he confirmed a working structure fire reporting heavy fire showing from 3 windows of a single story ranch. AC Mattioli assumed the role of Incident Command and began directing units and issuing assignments and added company 5 and Stratford FD. As crews made entry with the Operations Officer, Car 2, they were met with high heat and significant hoarding conditions. As members tried to clear a path to locate the fire, additional units began entering through windows in attempt to locate potential victims. Car 6 had a crew attempt ventilation via the roof as Car 1 assumed the role of Safety Officer. After several minutes, crews cleared a path enough to get to the seat of the fire and begin extinguishment. Several searches proved negative. Fortunately, a neighbor advised FD that the occupants were all accounted for in his house across the street. Approximately 35 members with Engines 32, 2, 42, 35, Squad 1 Ladders 51 and 47, Rescue 30, Cars 1, 2, 3 and 6 as well as Stratford Engine 4 and Car 5 operated for just over an hour. No injuries occurred and the home is not habitable. The Fire Marshals office is conducting an investigation on the cause of the fire. Echo Hose Ambulance provided standby support in the event of any injuries. The Nichols, Derby and Monroe Fire departments provided station coverage while the Shelton units worked the fire.
