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Beacon Hose Rescues 19 People from Brookside Inn Restaurant and Apartment in Oxford

Beacon Hose rescued 19 people and a dog from flood waters at the Brookside Inn Restaurant in Oxford and a nearby residence on Aug. 18.

Beacon Hose ambulances were responding to calls in Seymour and Oxford at about 5 p.m. The crew in BH-8 could not reach a medical call at the Spirits of 67 package store and instead staged near Brookside. While staging, BH-8 reported that the flood water was rising and there were concerns that the restaurant’s structure could be compromised with 18 people inside. Fire crews from Oxford were extraordinarily busy with emergencies throughout town, so Beacon Hose requested permission from Oxford fire officials to stage a rescue operation.

Truck 6 and Rescue 4 responded with Beacon Hose’s special operations trailer. Firefighters Cal Brennan and Christian Hotchkiss first reached the residence as the stick on Truck 6, operated by engineer Paul Brennan, breached the front window of the residence 86 feet away from where the truck was staged. Brennan and Hotchkiss helped evacuate the resident and her dog.

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2024 Beacon Hose Carnival Raffle Winners

Thanks to everyone for their amazing support of Beacon Hose at our 125th anniversary carnival! We have lots more to share soon, but we’re so thrilled with the turnout.

Here are the winners from our raffle. If we haven’t already reached out, we’ll be getting in touch with winners soon. You can also send us a message for details. Congratulations to all the winners!

1) $10,000: Kristin Dehm, Milford (0785)
2) $2,000: Scott Szturma, Beacon Falls (1387)
3) $1,000: Larry Brandolini, Wolcott (1368)
4) $1,000: Mary Anne Holloway, Beacon Falls (0078)
5) $1,000: Justin Granton, Naugatuck (2460)
6) $100: Doug Bousquet, Beacon Falls (0437)
7) $100: Cindy Jurzynski, Beacon Falls (0843)
8) $100: Dina Maggio, Beacon Falls (1562)
9) $100: Sue Mis, Beacon Falls (1627)
10) $100: Mary Lemieux, Oakville (1980)
11) $100: Collin Kearns, Naugatuck (1498)
12) $100: Anna Dutkanicz, Beacon Falls (1352)
13) $100: Carolyn Hart, Beacon Falls (1797)
14) $100: Brian Koskelowski, Seymour (2171)
15) $100: Joe DeGiuseppe, Beacon Falls (0298)
16) $100: Susan Jack, Beacon Falls (1735)
17) $100: Pamela Hayes, Farmington (1314)
18) $100: Samantha Morgan, Waterbury (0307)
19) $100: Will Crossley, Beacon Falls (1582)
20) $100: Ana Mulinski, Beacon Falls (1406)
21) $100: Melissa Antidormi, Derby (2276)
22) $100: Josepha Brusznicki, Beacon Falls (1470)
23) $100: Ginger Betti, Falls Village (0415)
24) $100: Emily Marchetti, Seymour (0681)
25) $100: Patrick O’Sullivan, Hamden (1373)

2024 Carnival Set for June 27-29; Buy $10,000 Raffle Tickets Here

UPDATE: Thank you so much for your support!

Beacon Falls’ biggest party is back to kick off your summer — the 60th annual Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is set for June 27-29, 2024 as we celebrate our department’s 125th anniversary!

You know what’s also back in 2024? Our enormous raffle with $17,000 IN CASH PRIZES, including a $10,000 GRAND PRIZE. Scroll down for more information, including how to buy your ticket.

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Beacon Hose Hosts Free Hands-Only CPR Clinic Feb. 24

Update: Thanks to those who attended!

In January 2023, tens of millions of Americans watched Monday Night Football when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field due to cardiac arrest. Thanks to immediate intervention with CPR and an AED, Hamlin was resuscitated and remarkably returned to play during the 2023 season.

That incident renewed the public consciousness of the importance of knowing CPR — even at a basic level that any bystander can perform until trained first responders arrive on scene. Beacon Hose encourages everyone to join us for just 15 minutes on Saturday, Feb. 24, to learn hands-only CPR.

Hands-only CPR provides the most important function of CPR — continuing circulation of blood to major organs until the heart can regain its normal function. The few minutes in which bystanders provide hands-only CPR prior to first responders’ arrival with more advanced equipment can make a difference in the victim’s survival.

This training does not provide CPR certification but will be a quick and helpful clinic to instill the basics of CPR for anyone. There is no age restriction and the training is free. There is no need to register; simply come to Beacon Hose at any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 24.

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BHC Holidays: Tree Sale, Lightings and Parade, Charity Drives, Popcorn Ball Sunday, and Operation Believe

UPDATE: Thanks for your support this holiday season! Happy holidays!

Beacon Hose’s favorite season is chock full of events in 2023. Here’s what’s on tap!

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Our longtime tradition of the Christmas tree sale will return to our parking lot on weekends after Thanksgiving. We’ll open up Black Friday, and then we’ll be here Saturdays and Sundays thereafter until we’re sold out. We are open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the sale.

Trees cost $70. As always, we offer custom tree trimming and free delivery to Beacon Falls residents. We also have cemetery boxes for $18 each. Cash, checks, and cards are accepted.

The local Cub Scouts will also sell wreaths (12 inches for $20, 20 inches for $35).

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