http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org Berlin, CT Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:32:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank you to all of you who helped make the 2009 Santa's Express a total success. In addition to raising money for our department, we were able to bring happiness and joy to so many children in the community. Again, thank you! http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2009/12/15/thank-you/ The 3rd Annual Santa's Express run has completed taking registrations for the 2009 season. Please check back with us next year to register. Thank you for your support. http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2009/11/23/santas-express/ From the Berlin Citizen... A house fire at 110 Butternut Lane Friday afternoon around 2:30 left the residence heavily damaged and its sole occupant with injuries that proved fatal. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Odishoo roofers on the house next door smelled smoke ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2009/03/11/all-companies-respond-for-a-deadly-house-fire/ [flashvideo file=http://www.descent.net/videos/berlin_fire_2008.flv /] [flashvideo file=http://www.descent.net/videos/WVIT_Berlin_Fire.flv /] http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/12/03/all-four-companies-in-the-town-respond-to-a-house-fire-with-a-person-trapped/ Live-in program for firefighters provides safety net for night calls A live-in program at the Kensington Fire Department means more volunteers and better coverage for Berlin, say participants. It’s a new trend nationwide and one that seems to be working out well for Berlin, said Chief Mark Lewandowski. ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/09/06/a-place-to-call-home/ State police say a 75-year-old Wethersfield woman who drove the wrong way is responsible for an accident that killed her and shut down Route 9 in Berlin for hours. State police say the incident which occurred around 10 a.m. Aug. 26 was caused when Bette Lawton ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/09/06/car-going-wrong-way-responsible-for-rt-9-crash/ BERLIN - A man climbing alone on Ragged Mountain fell 40 feet Friday evening, causing head and abdomen injuries, but dialed for help and brought on a tricky and potentially dangerous rescue operation. About 25 firefighters and other rescue workers brought the unidentified 26-year-old a mile down the ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/08/27/lone-hiker-tumbles-on-ragged-mountain/ Kensington Fire Rescue is in the process of updating its pre-incident plans throughout the Kensington Fire district.  Pre-incident plans help us provide professional and efficient emergency service to the citizens, businesses and visitors of the Town of Berlin.  If you do not currently have a pre-incident ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/04/30/pre-incident-planning-of-commercial-buildings/ On March 19th, silent auction winner, Alex Dumas, was picked up from his home by KFR Squad 4. Lt. Kevin Johnson and FF Brian Metcalf gave Alex and Kevin a ride to school on KFR's American LaFrance Eagle pumper. According to Alex's mom, "Alex was picked up ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/04/11/silent-auction-wins-hubbard-student-a-kfr-ride-to-school/ An essay by McGee Middle School student Geoffrey Magisano, son of past KFR firefighter Frank Magisano, was authored for a persuasive writing exercise. This essay resulted in Geoffrey and McGee Middle School awarding KFR a donation check for $100. The presentation of this donation occurred on April 4th, at a "March ... http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org/2008/04/08/mcgee-middle-school-student-honors-kfr/