At approximately 16:19 hours on Sunday, February 5, 2012, Engine 9, Squad 1, Tower 1, Rescue 1 and Car 3 were dispatched to 200 Mount Carmel Ave, The Sleeping Giant State Park, for a report of a hiker who had fallen off the "chin" portion of the mountain, falling approximately 200 feet into the rocks below.*

When personnel reached the victim, Lifestar medical helicopter was requested due to extremely serious injuries to the victim and the possibility of a prolonged extrication from the area the victim fell. However, due to quick work by crews on scene, lifestar was cancelled and the victim was transported by ground ambulance to YNHH with Hamden Paramedics on board assisting AMR EMT’s.

Initially it was reported that the victim was conscious when rescuers reached him and was still alive at the hospital.  However, due to the severity of his injuries, today we have learned that the victim has passed away.

A valiant effort was made to save this young man's life by all personnel in a complex extrication of a victim with serious injuries in very difficult terrain.  It is an unfortunate outcome and our thoughts are with the victim and his family.

pictured below/at Left:                                                        

A view of the area known as the "chin".                            

Please click the links to view news coverage of this call:

 www.ctnow.com/videogallery/67877817/News/Teen-Falls-200-Feet-At-Sleeping-Giant-Survives

www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/man-falls-200-ft-from-sleeping-giant

www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/teen-killed-after-200-foot-fall-down-sleeping-giant

* Multiple companies were already out on a box alarm that had just come in just a few minutes prior. Engine 5 was able to handle the box in their district and the other companies were dispatched to the mountain. Engine 5 responded to the park after they cleared, initially to set up a landing zone for lifestar, but that request was cancelled. The ATV was picked up from Station 5 and also responded to this call and was utilized in the rescue of the individual.

On Friday, February 3rd at approximately 09:05 hours, Engine 5, Engine 9,  Rescue 1, Squad 1, and Car 3 were dispatched to

What's New At Local 2687:

Congratulations to Kevin Delaney, our newest member of IAFF local 2687.  Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Delaney was sworn in at the Government Center on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.

Welcome, and good luck!

Hamden Professional Firefighters Local 2687 would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year!!

Please remember to stay safe this year. Here are a few safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association that can help keep you safe this winter:

December 28, 2011 – In the aftermath of a number of deadly holiday fires the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges the public to take simple steps to protect their family and property from fire. According to NFPA, December, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths.

“Recent fire deaths during this holiday season are tragic reminders that we are at the time of year when home fires peak,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of communications for NFPA. “Taking simple steps to prevent fires and making sure you have working smoke alarms can save lives.”

NFPA suggested ten things you can do this winter to stay safe from fire:

• All heaters need space.  Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container with a lid. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.
• Develop and practice a home escape plan that includes two ways out of each room and an outside meeting place.

*source: nfpa.org

For more info, click this link: www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp