Recent News and Updates
Turkey Bingo is Back!
November 9, 2011
Belltown Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting it's 45th Annual Turkey Bingo on November 15, 2011. Doors will open at 6pm, admission is $2 per person and includes one turkey bingo card. Additional turkey bingo cards are available for $2 each. Also available will be special bingo games and a 50/50 raffle. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Come win your Thanksgiving turkey and support your local volunteer firefighters!
Sprinkler System Extinguishes Fire in Kitchen
September 27, 2011
September 27, 2011-At 1913 hours Belltown units were dispatched to 929 Newfield Avenue for an alarm activation. Dispatch related that there had been a grease fire on the stove but that it was now out. This location is a very old home that has been converted to a rooming house. Because of that a full fire alarm and sprinkler system were installed years ago. Engine 41 was training across the street from the location and arrived within 30 seconds to find a sprinkler activation in the kitchen with the fire extinguished. Engine 42 and Truck 45 arrived shortly after. Crews shut down the sprinkler system, began a salvage operation, and checked for any extension. The fire was contained to a pan with smoke damage throughout the kitchen. Had it not been for the sprinkler system a dangerous fire could have developed. Units operated on scene for approximately one hour assisting with cleanup and water removal. The SFRD fire marshal's office arrived to begin an investigation. Chief 411 had command.
Open House!
September 18, 2011
Belltown's success at the 2011 Muster
September 10, 2011
September 11th Cove Park Memorial Service
September 9, 2011
Hurricane Irene Mostly Spares Belltown
August 28, 2011
Belltown members began preparing for Hurricane Irene several days prior to the storms arrival. On Saturday evening ten members were in the firehouse ready to respond to emergency calls. At approximately 0415 the first call of the storm came in sending Engine 41 to investigate a transformer explosion. Shortly after 41 responded to Toms Road to check a tree down on the wires. This incident knocked out power to the Eastern side of the district and power stayed out for several days. Around 0530 units responded to a home on Fara Drive and assisted an injured resident after a tree fell through the house. Throughout the event anywhere from 10-20 members were in the station and even more were available from home. Belltown responded to about 30 calls for service, but damage within the area was less then expected and call volume reduced by Monday morning.Santa visits the boys and girls of the Belltown Fire Department
December 11, 2010
Santa visited the Belltown Fire Department's Annual Children's party for the children of Belltown members. Special thanks, as always, to former Chief Joseph Coppola.
Fire Department Chrismas Tree Sale
November 26, 2010
Belltown Fire Department will be selling Christmas Trees starting Saturday November 27th until Wednesday December 22nd.
Hours are as follows:
Saturdays Noon till 9PM
Sundays Noon till 8PM
Monday - Friday 6PM till 9PM
All proceeds to benefit the Belltown Volunteer Fire Department
Belltown Members Assist Church Serving Up Thanksgiving Tradition
November 25, 2010
The First Congregational Church served a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to hundreds of Stamford residents Thursday, continuing a tradition begun more than four decades ago. Read the entire story...
Engine 43 is back!
November 7, 2010
After 7 years of being out of service and ultimately sold for parts, Belltown's 1976 Mack Engine 43 is back at the Belltown Volunteer Firehouse. The apparatus, which was orginally purchased or $65,000 by Belltown way back in March of 1976, served at a front line piece for decades. E43 is now in the back bay in the firehouse being refurbished by our members. It is planned that after refurbishing and test/certification it will be used as a training and reserve apparatus, again serving our Belltown neighbors.
House Fire - 69 Pepper Ridge Rd
August 30, 2010
At approximately 5:00PM, Belltown members were alerted to a reported structure fire at 69 Pepper Ridge Road, a house under construction. Members were familiar with this location having responded there for a medical emergency within the past year. On arrival visible fire was observed on the first floor. An 1 3/4 hand line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. Units from Stamford and Turn of River Fire Departments stretched an additional handline as a precaution when minor extension was found upstairs. The scene was left to the fire marshal who is investigating the origin of the fire.House Fire - 181 Toms Rd
August 18, 2010
At approximately 5:30PM, Belltown members who were at the station for scheduled driver training were alerted to a possible structure fire at 181 Toms Road. After exiting the apparatus, Engine 41 crew observed a light smoke condition from the right side of the structure. Crew quickly discovered an electrical fire in the kitchen wall that was beginning to extend. Members on Engine 41 stretched an 1 3/4 hand line while the fire was contained with a CO extinguisher. Crews from Engine 7 and Rescue 1 assisted with overhaul and checking for extension. All units cleared the scene within one hour.American Red Cross Blood Drive
July 28, 2010
On August 2 1:30pm-7:00pm, Belltown will be hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross. All blood types are welcome and needed. Donors will receive a coupon for free friendly's ice cream!
To schedule an appointment please visit the red cross website or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).
Yankees Raffle Tickets
July 27, 2010
Belltown is raffling off a Yankees prize package! The reward is 22 tickets in a Luxury Suite to NY Yankees vs. Oakland on August 31,2010 at Yankee Stadium. The prize also includes 2 parking passes, food and soft drinks. The value is over $16,000!
Tickets are $30. For more information on purchasing tickets, please call the firehouse at 203-323-0626 or stop by!
Fallen Bridgeport Firefighters
July 24, 2010
The Officers and Members would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Lieutenant Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik who passed away Saturday July 24th while fighting a fire in Bridgeport.
Private funerals for fallen BFD firefighters will be held separately on Friday afternoon, July 30th. Calling hours for the public will be held on Thursday, July 29th for both firefighters:
LT Steven Velasquez: 12 PM - 4 PM at Klein Memorial Auditorium at 910 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport.
FF Michel Baik: 4 PM - 8 PM at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home at 419 White Plains Road in Trumbull.
The Congregation of Firefighters, a service open to all firefighters, will be held Friday, July 30th at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street in Bridgeport after the second funeral service.
2010 Block Party
July 20, 2010
The 2010 Block Party has come and gone, but was a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended to support Belltown Volunteer Fire Department. A special thanks also to our sponsors: New York Yankees, Stamford Police Association, Corrente Auto Service, Inc., Pappas Pizzeria, New York Mets, Dimares Pastry Shop, Tracks, G & S Specialties, Fire prevention services, New Jersey Devils, The Royal Green, ConAir, Toyota of Stamford, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, New York Jets, New York Giants, O & G industries, Inc., All American sewer & drain services, Turn of River volunteer fire dept, Accurate Lock and Hardware co., Continental III Salon, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Robert J Gennaro MD, Patrick I Cahill DO, Sheiva L Ghofrany MD, Grade A Market, Cognetta Funeral Home, Gofer Ice Cream, Northeast Communications, Inc., Acme sealcoat LLC, Conair Corporation, Belltown Service, Hope pizza restaurant, Dairy Queen, Advanced power services, LLC, KPMG, Northeast Extermination, Inc, East coast auto body, Paramount stone, Bob's Discount Furniture, O'Neill Garage Inc, Karp's True Value Hardware, Inc., Rysz Storage Battery Co, Rippowam Animal Hospital, Sergio's Pizza Restaurant, Garden Catering, Newfield Mobil Service, T.R. Molgano Landscaping, Inc., Newfield Associates, Tick Guard.
2009 NY Yankees World Series Trophy
June 25, 2010
The 2010 Belltown Block Party has exciting news to announce. On Saturday of the two day event, the 2009 New York Yankees World Series Trophy will be on display.
The trophy will be available for public view from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday July 16th. The Saturday Block Party opens at 3:00 pm and closes at 11:00 pm.
Minivale Road Fire
January 22, 2010
At approximately 2150 hours Truck 45 was dispatched automatic aid to the Springdale Fire District for a reported structure fire at 182 Minivale Road. Engine 7 was the first to arrive and confirmed a working fire. Truck 45 arrived on scene and positioned in a neighbors driveway. Crew split into interior and exterior teams with the interior crew performing a primary of the first floor and the exterior team opening the upper roof. A heavy body of fire in the rear of the house was knocked down by Engine 7 within 10 minutes. Crews assisted with overhaul and extinguishing hot spots before clearing the scene.