The Long Hill Fire Department is one of three all volunteer fire departments within the town of Trumbull, Connecticut. Trumbull is located on the eastern portion of Fairfield County approximately 60 miles from New York City. The LHFD proudly provides fire protection and rescue services to the residents of the Long Hill Fire District out of three fire stations. Our equipment consists of (4) engines, (1) reserve engine, (1) rescue-pumper, (1) 102 ft rear mount ladder tower quint, (1) satellite unit (hose wagon), (1) utility pickup, and (4) chiefs cars. The LHFD responds to approximately 700 emergency and fire related calls annually.

100% Volunteer

RECENT CALLS AND NEWS

ROLLOVER ON THE MERRITT

6/28/2008- At 03:30 hrs, Long Hill was alerted to Route 15 Northbound by Exit 49S for a reported motor vehicle rollover.  LH-1 arrived first, took command and reported one car in the center median on it's side.  Engine 205, Squad 209 and Rescue 200 responded. Once it was found that there were no entrapments or significant hazards command held E-205 and S-209 to await the wrecker. (Photo courtesy of P. Rousso)
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

5/26/2008- Long Hill marched in the parade this year along with Trumbull Center and Nichols.  The parade kicked off at 2pm and went from Marisa's to Town Hall along Route 111.  Thanks to all who came out and showed their support for your town's volunteers.

CAR VS. WALL AT THE MAIN STREET RAMP TO THE MALL

4/10/2008- At 16:22 hrs, Long Hill was dispatched to the Main Street ramp of the Westfield Shoppingtown for the reported motor vehicle accident.  LH-3 was first on scene and reported a single vehicle into a stone wall.  Squad 209 stabilized the vehicle and waited for the wrecker.  LH-1 was also on scene.  LH-3 was command.  (Photo courtesy of A. Rauso)

VEHICLE IN THE WOODS ON ROUTE 25

4/8/2008- At 12:47 hrs, Long Hill was dispatched to Route 25 for the reported motor vehicle accident. None of the occupants were trapped but LHFD units assisted Trumbull EMS with removing and packaging the patients.

LIMO FIRE ON INDIAN ROAD

3/16/2008- At 17:46 hrs, Long Hill was dispatched to Indian Road for the reported car fire.  LH-3 was first on scene and reported a limousine with the engine compartment on fire and in close proximity to another vehicle.  Squad 209 was on scene a short time later and extinguished the fire with assistance from Engine 205.  Rescue 200 responded but was not used.  (Photo courtesy of J. Leos)

RESCUE HANDLES MVA ON CHURCH HILL ROAD

3/6/2008- At 12:56 hrs, Long Hill was dispatched to the intersection of Church Hill Road & Val Demere Ave for the reported motor vehicle accident with a car smoking.  LH-3 was first to arrive and reported 2 vehicles involved, no entrapment, a fluid spill, and the smoke apparently coming from the airbag deployment.  Rescue 200 mitigated the spill, disconnected the batteries of both vehicles and stood by on scene until the wreckers removed the vehicles from the road. R-200 cleared from the scene in 25 minutes.

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