Collaborative Scenario Training
How can you tell a training night went well? No one had time to take pictures. Glad AI had a picture to fit the occasion! Tonight, members from all three
Chimney Fire Training
It’s that time of year again! On Monday night, Tunxis firefighters sharpened their chimney-fire response skills. If you have a fireplace, wood-burning stove, or pellet stove, make sure your chimney
Tanker Operations Drill
Our members spent the night training on tanker operations. This training is key for any areas of our town and surrounding mutual aid towns without hydrants. Thank you to East
Swiftwater Rescue – Deep Dive
Today, members of Tunxis Hose and Farmington Fire Department conducted a swiftwater rescue training drill on the Farmington River, sharpening the skills needed to safely and efficiently rescue individuals caught in fast-moving water.
“Cutting it Up” with Farmington Motor Sports
You left breakfast at the Daily Grind and pass Puente Pub on your way into Unionville Center when suddenly a car runs the red light and collides into the side
Hoses at Heights: Standpipe Operations
Although the skylines of Unionville are outlined with trees and mountains rather than tall buildings, our small town has several multi-story buildings and complexes that come with unique firefighting challenges.
Sunday Sledding
For many of us, the idea of venturing onto ice, let alone conducting a rescue on it, might seem daunting. Ice rescues are complex operations that require a high degree of technical skill and knowledge of the ice. Today...
Hydrant Training
The Hydrant – Not a commonly drilled upon resource but is an extremely important component of success on the fireground. Simply put, if you don’t have enough water you will