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 The Sherman Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer organization providing fire fighting and ambulance services for the residents of Sherman. The Town also participates in a paramedic intercept program that deploys a paramedic to the scene when warranted by the victim’s symptoms. Phone: In emergencies dial 911 For routine calls: (860) 354-9273 Mailing Address: Sherman Volunteer Fire Department 1 Route 39 North Sherman, Connecticut 06784 Charter Hall rental information SVFD Insurance Information SVFD Officers
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Annual Roast Beef Dinner - Saturday, August 5thThank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to support the SVFD. The weather, food and music couldn't have been better. While we're there for you during an emergency, we like being able to see you under less stressful conditions.80 Years and going strongFebruary 26th is a significant date in the history of the SVFD. Eighty years ago today our Department was founded by a group of residents concerned about a lack of prompt fire suppression service in town. Prior to this meeting, a 1937 GMC farm truck was given to the department by John Blantin, this truck was driven to Will Giddings garage by Ted Giddings to start the transformation of hay truck to fire truck.The list of Charter Members include: Theodore Alfredson Albert Amazeen Lester Bennett Sr. LeRoy Booth Edward Castro Robert Coates Francis Evans Walter Evans Peter Frank Raymond Giddings Theodore Giddings William Giddings Edward Goldspink Howard Hueston Sr. Ernest Irvine Robert A. Judd Robert R. Judd Herbert Kennedy Robert Kennedy James Keyes Rev. V. Lawson Marshall Munch Roger Munch Sr. Jack Ormistom Emerson Osborn Sr. Jack Ouinn Howard Smith Lewis Taylor Chesed Wakeman Stetson Ward Joseph Warrick Sr. These men and their families strongly believed in bettering their community through service in the SVFD. 80 years later we are still proudly serving Sherman with an all-volunteer membership. SVFD accepting proposals for epoxy floor installationThe Sherman Volunteer Fire department (SVFD) is accepting proposals for new flooring on the lower level in its Emergency Services Facility (ESF) in the Town of Sherman. Sealed proposals must be received at the Fire Marshals, Emergency Services Facility, 1 Route 39 North Sherman, Ct 06784 office no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 4, 2022. Any proposal received after that time will not be accepted. Reference "ESF Flooring Lower Level" on sealed envelopes while submitting the proposal.Specifications for the project can be found at http://shermanvfd.org/SVFD_Flooring_Work_Technical_Spec.pdf So how does a Knox Box work?A knox box is a small vault that holds a key to a residence or business which can be accessed only by emergency personnel. In Sherman, the only keys which can open these vaults are carried on our apparatus. In order to access this master key, a first responder must enter a personalized PIN code which mechanically releases the key and electronically logs the date and time that the key was removed, who removed it, and when it was returned. This log is reviewed on a monthly basis to prevent any unauthorized use of the key.To participate in the program a homeowner or business owner can go to the Knoxbox web site and place an order for the box that best suits their needs. The knox homebox, https://www.knoxhomebox.com/, was specifically designed for residential use and is not intended for commercial applications. For commercial locations, orders must be placed from https://www.knoxbox.com/. When an order is placed, the fire department is notified of the address that the box will be installed. Once the box arrives and is ready to be put into service then the fire department is contacted so that they can come out and secure the key in the box. From that point forward the resident no longer has access to that key. If the locks are changed for any reason the fire department must be notified so that a new key can be placed in the box. In Sherman, the entire process can be done online and the only reason to notify the fire department is when the box is ready to have the key secured. Another point to note is that the master keys for Sherman will only open vaults in Sherman and will not work in any other town. Tanker 1, Welcome Home The Sherman Volunteer Fire Dept (SVFD) is proud to announce the arrival of our new "Tanker 1". Tanker 1 is a 3000 gallon tanker-fire apparatus equipped with a 1250 gallon per minute fire pump. This replaces our current tanker, which has reached the end of its service life. In rural communities, such as Sherman, with no municipal water distribution systems, the tanker is the single most critical piece of fire protection apparatus. This truck allows us to haul large quantities of water to the scene of a fire, when it is urgently needed. Our new tanker’s greatly improved capabilities include, a more powerful motor suited for Sherman’s steep hills, a 4x increased pump capacity, and advanced safety systems, among many other improvements. Our old tanker was really only suited to carry water. It had minimal firefighting capacity beyond that. With the addition of the fire rated pump, preconnected hoses, improved scene lighting, and ability to carry additional equipment it becomes a more versatile piece of apparatus on scene. The SVFD maintains a 25 year projection capital replacement plan for all of our apparatus and equipment. This plan allows the department and the town to anticipate funding needs for replacement of fire equipment and to save accordingly. Each year the department re-evaluates our equipment needs and then the reviews the plan with the Board of Selectman. Additionally, all of our capital expenditure requests are funded 80% through the town’s capital fund and the remaining 20% through the SVFD’s fundraising efforts. The SVFD is very thankful for our community’s continued support. We take great pride in having the proper training, equipment, and membership to protect our community. Medic Alert + Safe ReturnThe Alzheimer's Association has partnered with MedicAlert to provide a service called "Medic Alert + Safe Return". Through this program, individuals who are at risk for wandering wear a MedicAlert bracelet which contains an identification code and toll free number. In the event that a person wanders off the bracelet helps first responders identify them and provides a means for notifying the appropriate care giver through the ID number. This is critical information which otherwise might be difficult to obtain. Details about this program can be found at www.medicalert.org/safereturn.www.medicalert.org/safereturnIn addition the Alzheimer's Association has a 24 hour confidential help line which will assist caregivers in the day to day hurdles faced when living with or tending to someone with Alzheimer's Disease. That number is (800) 272-3900. Please note that this is not intended to be used in case of an emergency. For all emergency situations please continue to call 911. Online Donations to the SVFDFor individuals who prefer using paypal or a credit card to make a donation to the SVFD we now offer that option. Click on the button below to make your donation.EMS Billing for the SVFDDue to the ever rising costs of providing emergency ambulance transports, the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department has made the decision to implement an EMS Billing Recovery Program; this program will begin on March 16th, 2016. These charges will be billed directly to the patient’s medical insurance, such as Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance Plans. Most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid will cover the expenses of the medically necessary ambulance transports. We feel this program will be beneficial to the citizens and allow the department to continue to maintain the same quality of emergency medical services.Patient care will continue to be the most important issue at hand when a citizen calls 911. A patient will never be denied services based on their ability to pay or lack of health insurance. When a citizen is transported by the ambulance, the crew members may request from the patient, family member or hospital additional insurance information. If this information is not available at the time of transport, the patient may be contacted by Shared Response Health Systems Inc. to obtain this information in order to facilitate the billing process. If you have any questions regarding EMS Billing Recovery Program, you may contact Kathy Grant, EMS Assistant Chief at 860-354-9273. If you have any questions regarding a patient invoice, you may contact our billing agency directly at 860-663-3634 Shared Response Health Systems Inc. Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness CampaignWhen the SVFD responds to a reported fire within a home our primary concern is for the safety of the residents. If you listen to the radio when there is a call one of the first things that you will hear is a sizeup that includes if all the residents have safely been evacuated from the building. Smoke detectors are a critical component to making sure that everyone is out. Simply put, smoke detectors save lives.The American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter is making homes fire resistant through the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. At no cost to you, they will demonstrate some simple changes in the home that will help you protect your family against fire. In addition, the Red Cross will install a FREE smoke alarm within your home. For more information and to sign up for the program please click here Charter Hall Rental RequestsRequests for Renting Charter Hall at the Emergency Services Facility are now being handled by the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department. Information on making a reservation and the necessary forms can be found at the Charter Hall rental request page.Autumn Fire Safety TipsHere are a few helpful safety tips as we transition from the warmer days of summer to the fall and winter months ahead. Click here for printable version of the flyerPortable Generator HazardsWith the harsh weather conditions and extended power outages that the area has experienced in the past few months, many people have decided to purchase a portable generator to be prepared for the next storm. The US Fire Administration, together with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, has put together a set of guidelines to assist in keeping generator usage safe. When used improperly, generators pose fire, electrocution and carbon monoxide risks. By following the suggestions established in the link below, generators can be used safely.Portable Generator Hazards This information is also available from a link on the Useful Information and Links tab at the top of this page in the Health and Safety section. Updated Useful Info and Links SectionBe sure to check out the Useful Info and Links section of the website. We have links to all the neighboring emergency services providers as well as helpful information on fire safety. New information is added from time to time so take a minute to browse through it.Old NewsIf you're looking for some information that used to be on the cover page, please check the SVFD News section.Questions or Suggestions for the web site |
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