BHC News

Beacon Hose’s 10 Favorite Photos of 2015

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It was another terrific year at Beacon Hose.

We enjoyed one of our best fundraising years in recent memory, spurred by a superb turnout at our annual carnival and a memorable weekend hosting the CSFA Convention and Parade, as well as countless events that were made possible by the support of our neighbors.

We pored over all the photos we posted in 2015 and selected our 10 favorites to share with you one more time. From the carnival to the convention, and from fires to football games, we’ve got a little sampling of everything that made this year great.

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BHC News

Beacon Hose Responds to Dryer Fire

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Beacon Hose was dispatched Monday, Dec. 21, at 12:09 p.m. to a home on Cook Lane for the report of a dryer fire.

Upon arrival, Chief Jim Trzaski noticed smoke showing from the rear porch. Upon investigation, fire was found in the first-floor laundry room. The response was upgraded to a working structure fire.

Mutual aid from Naugatuck Fire Department’s Ladder 1 and Citizens’ Engine Co. No. 2’s Engine 11 were also dispatched to the scene. Beacon Hose’s Engine 3 was the first apparatus on scene with a four-man crew.

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Fire Prevention and Safety

Christmas Tree and Holiday Safety Tips

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We at Beacon Hose hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. Hopefully you’ll visit us (or maybe you already have) to get a Christmas tree for your own home.

But whether you come down and get your tree from us, or if you cut your own, it’s worth sharing a few tips on how to make sure your tree is set up safely and that you dispose of it safely.

It’s pretty simple, really. Just make sure your tree isn’t too close to a heat source (a radiator or a fireplace that gets used often), blocking a main exit and using damaged lights. Make sure you get rid of the tree when it starts dropping needles, because dry trees are at major risk of catching fire.

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BHC News, Events

Beacon Hose’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale Spans Four Weekends

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Update: Our stock of trees is sold out. Thanks for your support! Merry Christmas!

The annual tradition that is Beacon Hose helping our neighbors celebrate Christmas is returning once again to the firehouse with the start of our Christmas tree sales!

The sale will begin the weekend after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28-29) and continue every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas (or until we sell out of trees, which we did on our fifth day of sales last year). We’ll be at the firehouse each day of the sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The fresh-cut trees cost $45 each, and free delivery is available to all Beacon Falls residents. Those who would like to buy a Christmas tree without leaving their own home can also call the firehouse at (203) 729-1470 during any of the sale hours.

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