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I have already given birth to a beautiful baby girl six years ago. I am now considering having another baby. Problem is that I got so sick during my first pregnancy that I vowed never to have another child again in life! My husband would very much like to have another child and is asking for me to seek advice from professionals as to what I can take to ease the NVP. I am in the US and I don't believe they prescribe Diclectin here. What are the substitutes?
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Remember the Omaze contest that offered participants the chance to win a role in Star Wars: Episode VII? The raffle kicked off the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative with style. There was a low barrier to entry since entrants could donate as little as ten dollars to get a chance to visit the set of the Star Wars sequel and appear in it, and fans went all in. The Omaze contest ended just over two weeks ago, and the raffle raised $4.26 million for UNICEF. That's a lot of credits. Disney kicked in another one million dollars, and the money raised will support 7-8 new UNICEF Innovation Labs. The labs focus on developing solutions "to critical issues facing children around the world in the areas of nutrition, water, health, and education."
D.C. Barns of Denver, Colorado, won the grand prize, and the Force for Change team notified him by showing up at his office. They captured the surprise on video:
I'm a little jealous (or a lot), but mostly I'm excited for Barns. He's clearly enthusiastic about Star Wars, and he has a reaction to the news like any thrilled fan would. Barns also received a digital note from J.J. Abrams:
Bad Robot tweeted the handwritten card earlier, and besides mentioning Barns as the winner, it offers a small Episode VII hint. Look at the hand that's holding the note. Is it just a random droid's hand, or is this Abrams' way of confirming the rumored plot involving Luke Skywalker's severed hand? Let us know your thoughts on the matter in the comments.
That's Chewbacca's hand. Turns out he was a robot the whole time.
The rumored plot NEVER mentioned it was Luke's hand. To quote Yoda "no, there is another"
Uh the other is Leia.
I'd like to know how much the winner spent/donated and how the selection was made.
It was a raffle. So for every $10 you got an entry. He could have spent $10, he could have spent $10,000. It was totally random… Just depends on how much he was willing to spend to get a part in the film and how much value he put on saving lives by donating the money to charity!
How can that be Luke's severed hand from Empire Strikes Back? Because he had gets a robotic hand after this incident…
I think it is vaders hand from return of the jedi
Looks more like Episode 1 unfinished C3PO's hand to me.
That supposed plot about Luke's severed hand floating through space and falling into a dessert planet can't possibly be true. Luke's hand wasn't severed while he was in space, it was severed on Cloud City, which is located on the gas giant planet of Bespin.
The hand, if it had fallen clear of Cloud City, would have fallen into Bespin, not flung into space. And it certainly wouldn't have made it to another distant planet.
The severed hand plot noted that it wouldn't be the same hand that was lost on Cloud City, it'd be a recent loss (and questionable whether it'd be the robotic hand severed or his other hand), and it'd be the thing that sparks a search for Luke–who's missing
It doesn't say that anywhere in the link provided. Regardless, a hand can't float through space and then fall into a planet without burning up in the atmosphere.
Even if it HAD been flung into space, it would take far more than 30 years to make the light-years journey to another planet.
And then even if it HAD miraculously made it to another planet, it would have burned up entering the atmosphere.


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Matthews averaged 9.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes for the Jazz last season as a rookie. He appeared in all 82 games last season and started in 48.
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Supraventricular tachycardia | |
Lead II electrocardiogram strip showing SVT with a heart rate of about 180. | |
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Supraventricular tachycardia | |
Lead II electrocardiogram strip showing SVT with a heart rate of about 180. | |
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MeSH | D013617 |
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)[1][2] arises from improper electrical activity of the heart which presents as a rapid heart rhythm originating at or above the atrioventricular node. It can be contrasted with the potentially more dangerous ventricular tachycardias—rapid rhythms that originate within the ventricular tissue.
Although "SVT" can be due to any supraventricular cause, the term usually refers to a specific example, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), two common types being atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia and AV nodal reentrant tachycardia. In the older population atrial fibrillation becomes a common type of supraventricular arrhythmias—though it is typically considered separately.
In general, SVT is caused by one of two mechanisms: re-entry and automaticity. Re-entry (such as AV nodal reentrant tachycardia and atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia) often presents with an almost immediate increase in heart rate.[3] Someone experiencing this type of PSVT may feel the heart rate accelerate from 60 to 200 beats per minute or more. Typically, when it reverts to normal, this is also sudden.
The main pumping chamber, the ventricle, is protected (to a certain extent) against excessively high rates arising from the supraventricular areas by a 'gating mechanism' at the atrioventricular node, which allows only a proportion of the fast impulses to pass through to the ventricles. In Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a 'bypass tract' avoids this node and its protection and the fast rate may be directly transmitted to the ventricles. This situation has characteristic findings on ECG.
In 'automaticity' types of SVT (atrial tachycardia, junctional ectopic tachycardia), there is more typically a gradual increase and decrease in the heart rate. These are due to an area in the heart that generates its own electrical signal.
The following types of supraventricular tachycardias are more precisely classified by their specific site of origin. While each belongs to the broad classification of SVT, the specific term/diagnosis is preferred when possible:
Sinoatrial origin:
Atrial origin:
Atrioventricular origin (junctional tachycardia):
Symptoms can arise suddenly and may resolve without treatment. Stress, exercise, and emotion can all result in a normal or physiological increase in heart rate, but can also, more rarely, precipitate SVT. Episodes can last from a few minutes to one or two days, sometimes persisting until treated. The rapid heart rate reduces the opportunity for the "pump" to fill between beats decreasing cardiac output and as a consequence blood pressure. The following symptoms are typical with a rate of 150–270 or more beats per minute:
For infants and toddlers, symptoms of heart arrhythmias such as SVT are more difficult to assess because of limited ability to communicate. Caregivers should watch for lack of interest in feeding, shallow breathing, and lethargy. These symptoms may be subtle and may be accompanied by vomiting and/or a decrease in responsiveness.[4]
Subtypes of SVT can usually be distinguished by their electrocardiogram (ECG) characteristics.
Most have a narrow QRS complex, although, occasionally, electrical conduction abnormalities may produce a wide QRS complex that may mimic ventricular tachycardia (VT). In the clinical setting, the distinction between narrow and wide complex tachycardia (supraventricular vs. ventricular) is fundamental since they are treated differently. In addition, ventricular tachycardia can quickly degenerate to ventricular fibrillation and death and merits different consideration. In the less common situation in which a wide-complex tachycardia may actually be supraventricular, a number of algorithms have been devised to assist in distinguishing between them.[5] In general, a history of structural heart disease markedly increases the likelihood that the tachycardia is ventricular in origin.
Most SVTs are unpleasant rather than life-threatening, although very fast heart rates can be problematic for those with underlying ischemic heart disease or the elderly. Episodes require treatment when they occur, but interval therapy may also be used to prevent or reduce recurrence. While some treatment modalities can be applied to all SVTs, there are specific therapies available to treat some sub-types. Effective treatment consequently requires knowledge of how and where the arrhythmia is initiated and its mode of spread.
SVTs can be classified by whether the AV node is involved in maintaining the rhythm. If so, slowing conduction through the AV node will terminate it. If not, AV nodal blocking maneuvers will not work, although transient AV block is still useful as it may unmask an underlying abnormal rhythm.
AV nodal blocking can be achieved in at least three ways:
A number of physical maneuvers increase the resistance of the AV node to transmit impulses (AV nodal block), principally through activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, conducted to the heart by the vagus nerve. These manipulations are collectively referred to as vagal maneuvers.
The Valsalva maneuver should be the first vagal maneuver tried[6] and works by increasing intra-thoracic pressure and affecting baroreceptors (pressure sensors) within the arch of the aorta. It is carried out by asking the patient to hold his/her breath while trying to exhale forcibly as if straining during a bowel movement. Holding the nose and exhaling against the obstruction has a similar effect.[7]
Lying on one's back with the legs vertical (normally against a wall) and relaxing with slow steady breaths may end the episode.
There are other vagal maneuvers including: holding one's breath for a few seconds, coughing, plunging the face into cold water,[7] (via the diving reflex[8]), drinking a glass of ice cold water, and standing on one's head. Carotid sinus massage, carried out by firmly pressing the bulb at the top of one of the carotid arteries in the neck, is effective but is often not recommended in the elderly due to the potential risk of stroke in those with atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries.
Reducing coffee, alcohol, or tobacco use or increasing the amount of rest may help to alleviate symptoms. Pressing down gently on the top of closed eyes may also bring heartbeat back to normal rhythm for some people suffering from atrial or supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).[9]
Adenosine, an ultra-short-acting AV nodal blocking agent, is indicated if vagal maneuvers are not effective.[10] If successful, followup therapy with diltiazem, verapamil or metoprolol may be indicated. Adenosine may be safely used during pregnancy.[11]
SVT that does not involve the AV node may respond to other anti-arrhythmic drugs such as sotalol or amiodarone.
If the patient is unstable or other treatments have not been effective, synchronized electrical cardioversion may be used. This treatment can help decrease SVT
Once an acute arrhythmia has been terminated, ongoing treatment may be indicated to prevent recurrence. However, those that have an isolated episode, or infrequent and minimally symptomatic episodes, usually do not warrant any treatment other than observation.
In general, patients with more frequent or disabling symptoms warrant some form of prevention. A variety of drugs including simple AV nodal blocking agents such as beta-blockers and verapamil, as well as anti-arrhythmics may be used, usually with good effect, although the risks of these therapies need to be weighed against potential benefits.
Radiofrequency ablation has revolutionized the treatment of tachycardia caused by a re-entrant pathway. This is a low-risk procedure that uses a catheter inside the heart to deliver radio frequency energy to locate and destroy the abnormal electrical pathways. Ablation has been shown to be highly effective: around 90% in the case of AVNRT. Similar high rates of success are achieved with AVRT and typical Atrial Flutter.
There is a newer treatment for SVT involving the AV node directly. This treatment is called cryoablation. SVT involving the AV node is often a contraindication for using radiofrequency ablation due to the small (1%) incidence of injuring the AV node, requiring a permanent pacemaker. With cryoablation, a supercooled catheter is used (cooled by nitrous oxide gas), and the tissue is frozen to −10 °C. This provides the same result as radiofrequency ablation but does not carry the same risk. If you freeze the tissue and then realize you are in a dangerous spot, you can halt freezing the tissue and allow the tissue to spontaneously rewarm and the tissue is the same as if you never touched it. If after freezing the tissue to −10 °C, you get the desired result, then you freeze the tissue down to a temperature of −73 °C and you permanently ablate the tissue.
This therapy has further improved the treatment options for people with AVNRT (and other SVTs with pathways close to the AV node), widening the application of curative ablation to young patients with relatively mild but still troublesome symptoms who would not have accepted the risk of requiring a pacemaker.
After being successfully diagnosed and treated, Bobby Julich went on to place third in the 1998 Tour de France and win a Bronze Medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Women's Olympic volleyball player Tayyiba Haneef-Park underwent an ablation for SVT just two months before competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics.[12] Tony Blair, former PM of the UK, was also operated on for atrial flutter. Anastacia was diagnosed with the disease.[13] Women's Olympic gold medalist swimmers, Rebecca Soni and Dana Vollmer have both had heart surgery to correct SVT. In addition, Neville Fields had corrective surgery for SVT in early 2006. Wrestling manager Paul Bearer's heart attack was attributed to SVT, resulting in his death.[14] Nathan Cohen, New Zealand's two-time world champion and Olympic champion rower, was diagnosed with SVT in 2013 when he was 27 years old.[15][16][17]
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BEIJING, July 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMBO), a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, announced that effective July 5, 2012 Beijing Time, Mr. Gareth Kung, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, who had joined the Company in December 2011, has resigned from his position with the Company.
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Bethlehem: Bethlehem Ambulance moved into a new facility across from the fire station next to the bank.
Burlington: Funds have been approved, as well as grant money was aquired to build a new Lake Garda Fire Station #4. I believe construction will begin during the Spring of 2015.
Derby: Derby Storms purchased and remodeled a building in town for Storms Ambulance
Enfield: Thompsonville is currently building a new station to replace the Pearl Street station
Harwinton: Harwinton Ambulance new facility is making progress. Last I knew, they were hoping to move in the new facility in 2015.
Lisbon: The town is looking at purchasing land to build a new fire station or remodel the current fire station.
North Haven: The Fire Headquarters rennovation and Montowese new fire station are complete. Construction has shifted to West Ridge and Northeast Fire Stations as they will be completely rennovated.
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Avon: Avon Fire has signed a contract with GK for two custom pumper trucks
Beacon Falls: Beacon Falls has the funding to replace Engine 1 with a Quint, although I do not believe an order has been placed yet.
Bethel: Bethel Fire has signed a contract with Sutphen for a custom Monarch pumper
Bethlehem: Bethlehem Fire is in the early stages of spec'ing a pumper tanker
Bolton: Engine Tanker 334 E-One underwent a refurbishment at GK.Bradley International Airport: Bradley Fire placed an order with Sutphen for a 75' Quint.
Branford: Branford Engine 4 should be returning from Twin Lights after being refurbished which included a new paint job. The 1997 Pierce Saber will be white over red. I believe Engine 2 and Rescue 1 will be refurbished / repainted in the near future.
Bristol: Bristol Fire has signed a contract with Pierce for a new pumper truck
Brookfield: Brookfield Fire will likely be signing a contract for a new custom pumper in the upcoming months.
Brooklyn: The Mortlake Fire Company purchased a demo heavy rescue from Rescue 1. It is on a Spartan Chassis and I believe is out being fitted for equipment.
Chaplin: Chaplin purhased a 2004 Pierce pumper which should be in service before the end of the year if not already. They also refurbished the Mack tanker.
Cheshire: Voters will decide in November if the town can award the fire department funding to replace an aerial truck which has already been removed from service.
Colchester: The Colchester Fire Department has a new heavy rescue being built. It will be a Spartan/Marion.
Colebrook: Colebrook is currently in the spec'ing stage for a new pumper. I believe a new or refurbished tanker may also be in the future for them.
Connecticut Fire Academy: The Fire Department was awarded grant money and the state will kick in its share for a new custom pumper that should be ordered by the end of the year.
Cromwell: A new ambulance is on order
Danbury: Danbury Fire has a Pierce Arrow XT Mid Mount Aerial being built with a delivery expected around the first of the year.
Derby: There have been a few new additions to the department. A new Pierce Arrow XT has been ordered for Storms. FD-10 underwent a refurb and is now back. FD-9 was out having work done to it. They purchased a bus for the dive team.
Eastford: Eastford Fire has a new pumper being built on a Spatan chassis with a springtime delivery expected.
Ellington: Ellington Fire is in the early stages on spec'ing a pumper
Enfield: Although unsure if a contract has been signed, Enfield Fire is planning to replace an aerial and pumper in 2015.
Greenwich: Greenwich Fire has (2) Seagrave engines on order
Groton: Center Groton Fire placed a Dodge/Marion rescue truck in service
Groton Sub Base: The Groton Sub Base has a KME Haz-Mat truck currently being built. I believe delivery should be before the end of the year.
Guilford: The twin tankers have arrived! They are 4-Guys 3,500 gallon tankers built on Spartan (2) person chassis. One will be stationed in downtown while the other will go to North Guilford.
Hamden: The rescue trucks have been replaced with Ford crew cab pick-ups with a pull out tray much like New Haven Emergency #1. They're also spec'ing a new pumper
Hartford: On order is a pumper and aerial truck which I believe are both being built by Sutphen.
Hebron: Spartan/4-Guys pumper in service
Killingly: South Killingly and Danielson both took delivery of new SUV first reponder ems vehicles. Dayville has a new pumper tanker on order with Pierce
Lisbon: Early stages of spec'ing a new pumper tanker
Litchfield: Smeal was awarded the bid for a pumper tanker for the Northfield Fire Company
Lyme: Lyme placed into service a Ford/??? brush truck
Mansfield: Mansfield Fire has a pumper tanker on order which will be built on Spartan chassis
Meriden: The City approved the purchase of a 2008 Crimson pumper 1250/750 which will replace Engine 5. The current Engine 5 will likely become a spare. The Crimson served the Union Fire District in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It ran as Engine 18 which was housed at station 7 in Matunuck.
Middlefield: 2014 HME/GK pumper in service
Middletown: Middletown Fire has money budgeted for a new pumper.
Middletown: South Fire District purchased a demo Spartan/Marion pumper that is being outfitted with equipment
Middletown: Westfield Fire placed an order with Rescue 1 for a new heavy rescue. A new SUV chief vehicle was also purchased.
Milford: A new Quint is currently out to bid
Monroe: Two new ambulances have been delivered and are being outfitted
Morris: Morris Fire is in the early stages of spec'ing a new pumper tanker
Naugatuck: The second Pierce is at Bulldog Fire being refurbished
New Britain: Smeal Aerial Truck ordered with a 2015 late spring early summer delivery expected.
New Canaan: Spartan/Marion pumper delivered and in service
New Fairfield: A new ambulance is on order
New Haven: I believe all is approved for a new pumper to replace Engine 6.
New Milford: Water Witch took delivery of a Spartan/Marion pumper
Norfolk: Both an engine and the tanker have had some refurb work done by GK.
North Branford: Ambulance 44 has been sent out to be refurbished. It will be identical to Medic 4. Also, out to bid is a tanker for Station 3.
North Haven: Emergency #1 is now using a Ford/PL Custom ambulance which replaced the spare unit. The former EU #1 is now a spare. Also Engine 1 has been assigned a demo Smeal pumper. Engine 2 is out of service for good and will likely be assigned the old Engine 1. The spare engine will go back to reserve status (running as E2 now)
Old Saybrook: Old Saybrook awarded Pierce to build a new pumper to replace a 1984 Pierce Arrow.
August 2014:
New Canaan: New Canaan Fire took delivery of a Spartan Marion Rescue pumper
Greenwich: Greenwich Fire has on order (2) Seagrave Rescue Pumpers that should be delivered next late spring / early summer.
Plainfield: Central Village Fire has placed an order with Seagrave for a black over red 1500/750 rescue engine which will replace the Freightliner/Central States pumper. The truck should be completed next summer.
East Haven: The spare rescue, a 1997 E-One ambulance body has been mounted on Squad 5's former chassis and is back in East Haven. This will serve as the reserve rescue truck in town.
New Milford: Water Witch will be taking delivery of a Spartan/Marion pumper
North Haven: The town approved funds for the fire department to purchase a demo Smeal pumper which will go online as Engine 1. Engine 1 will become Engine 2. The current Engine 2 has been removed from service due to mechanical issues.
North Haven: Emergency #1 will be replaced with a Ford/PL Custom in the coming weeks
Guilford: The (2) Spartan/Four Guys tankers chassis are in and on the line with a Fall delivery time expected.
Guilford: The former Fairfield County Haz-Mat Team truck that was stationed in Stratford was donated/sold to the Guilford Fire Department. It is currently undergoing a minor refurbishment and will be a technical rescue truck. It is an International chassis / unsure who built the body.
Simsbury: The two new Simsbury engines are in progress and should be delivered sometime around Christmas.
Portland: Portland Fire has signed a contract with Four Guys for a rescue pumper and a Spartan Gladiator chassis with a narrow engine cover. The truck should be delivered next spring (April/May) timeframe.
North Branford: Funding has been approved to purchase a tanker. It will be stationed at company three has a fourth piece that operates from the station.
North Branford: The second ambulance should be going out to be refurbished in the next few months.
Wallingford: Engine 1 has been assigned a Sutphen pumper 1500/750/F which recently went online. The current Engine 1 will become Engine 9 and run as a second engine from East Wallingford.
Stratford: Stratford will be going out to bid on a new aerial truck to replace Ladder #1.
Stratford: The new fireboat should be complete by the end of the year.
Stratford: Car-3 will be getting a new vehicle as will Car-1. The current vehicles will be passed down to the FMO and other admin positions.
Litchfield: Northfield Fire received a grant plus town funding for a new pumper tanker.
Litchfield: Bantam Fire placed into service a Ford/Horton ambulance
Litchfield: Engine 35 was involved in an accident and is out of service at G.K. for repairs which could take several months. In the meantime, Kent allowed Bantam use of the pumper they purchased from Watertown.
Orange: Orange is about ready to order a new apparatus that I believe will replace the Mack and older Pierce Arrow they run.
Groton Sub Base: The Groton Sub Base has on order a new KME Haz-Mat truck.
Bradley International Airport: Sutphen has been awarded the bid to build an aerial device for the airport fire department.
Connecticut Fire Academy: Received a grant for a new custom pumper
Shelton: Pine Rock Park Fire and White Hills Fire took delivery of 2014 KME 79' RMA quints
Shelton: Echo Hose and Huntington will be taking delivery of two new Pierces in August. Huntington will be getting a Pierce Velocity Walk Around Heavy Rescue which will replace the current Hahn/Ranger. Echo Hose will be getting a Squad with a 1500/750 rescue style pumper to replace Ladder 1, Squad 5 and Engine 4. Delivery should be before the end of the month. Update 8/17: The new Pierce trucks should be in Connecticut next week.
Wilton: The new Wilton Spartan Marion Engine Tanker should be delivered by the end of the month.
East Haven: Squad 5 refurb is complete and the truck is in service. The Marion body was mounted on a 2013 Ford chassis.
July 2014:
New Canaan: New Canaan took delivery of a Spartan/Marion rescue pumper.
Wilton: Wilton Fire will be taking delivery of a Spartan/Marion pumper tanker.
CFA: The Connecticut Fire Academy recieved a grant to purchase a new pumper.
June 2014:
Ridgefield: 2014 GMC/Lifeline Ambulance delivered
Redding: 2014 GMC/Lifeline delivered
Voluntown: 2014 Dodge/Lifeline Remount/Refurb delivery this month
Seymour: 2014 Ford/Lifeline ambulance
Thomaston: 2014 GMC/Lifeline ambulance
Thompson: 2014 GMC/Lifeline delivered
May 2014:
Andover: 2013 GMC/Lifeline Ambulance in service
Andover: 1991 E-One Cyclone 1500/gpm 1000/water 2013 GK refurbishment in service.
Ansonia: A new vehicle has arrived which will be the chiefs vehicle. A new and a used ambulance are now in service. It looks as if after July 1, 2014 a new EMS fly car will be ordered. Specs to follow.
Beacon Falls: Beacon Falls has secured funding for a quint to replace Engine 1. Nothing has been awarded and/or ordered yet.
Beacon Falls: 2013 Dodge/Lifeline ambulance refurbishment in service
Berlin: East Berlin Fire has placed into service a 2012 Ford F-550 BRAT 300/300.
Berlin: Kensington Fire has placed into service 2013 Pierce Quantum 95' Mid Mount Aerial 2000/GPM
Bethany: The American LaFrance rear mount aerial designated a Ladder-88 is out of service.
Bethany: 1L1 EMS Ford fly car has been ordered and should be arrive in next few weeks.
Bethel: Bethel is currently spec'ing a new pumper which will be ordered after July 1 since funding has been secured.
Bethlehem: Bethlehem is currently spec'ing a new pumper tanker which should be ordered after July 1, 2014
Bloomfield: Engine 3 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Velocity 1500/750
Branford: Engine 4's 1997 Pierce Saber 1500/500 pumper is out being refurbished and repainted white over red to match the newer apparatus.
Branford: I believe Branford Fire has a new ambulance on order.
Bridgeport: Engine-1 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/500
Bridgeport: Rescue-5 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue
Bridgewater: Bridgewater has a Ford/Department built brush truck
Brookfield: 2013 Ford F-150 EMS fly car
Brookfield: 2013 GMC/Lifeline ambulance
Brookfield: Brookfield Fire is spec'ing a new pumper which should be ordered in the Fall.
Brooklyn: The Mortlake Fire Company has secured funds to order a new heavy rescue truck this year.
Brooklyn: East Brooklyn took delivery of a sharp looking 2013 Smeal Rescue Pumper 2000/750
Canton: Engine 1 and Engine 4 have been assigned twin 2013 Spartan / 4 Guys engines
Chaplin: A 2004 Pierce Dash 1500/500 pumper was purchased and should be in service this summer.
Chaplin: The white with an orange stripe Ford / Ranger rescue truck has been taken off line for good.
Chaplin: The 1973 GMC / Oren has been taken off line.
Cheshire: Cheshire Fire has put in for funds to purchase a new aerial truck which will replace Truck 1 1970 Maxim Pierce Snorkel which came out of service last year.
Chester: 2014 Chevy 2500 / Reading (?) Utility Body
Clinton: 2013 Spartan SVI Heavy Rescue
Colchester: Colchester Fire currently has a Spartan Marion heavy rescue truck on order
Colebrook: Colebrook refurbished a tanker and is currently in the spec'ing stages for a new pumper.
Columbia: Engine 205 is a 1991 E-One 1500/750/40F 2013 GK refurbishment
Coventry: North Coventry Fire placed into service a 2013 Spartan Metro Star / Rescue 1 Walk Around Heavy Rescue 250GPM 300GWT
Cromwell: 2013 Pierce Impel 1500/500/75' RMA Quint
Cromwell: A new ambulance has been placed on order
Danbury: Danbury Fire has placed an order with Pierce for a 100' MMA which should be delivered before the end of 2014.
Danbury: Danbury has placed into service misc. administrative and support vehicles including a mechanics vehicle and special response vehicle.
Darien: Noroton is currently spec'ing out a new engine and Noroton Heights is about ready to send a truck out for refurbishment
Deep River: 571 is now assigned a 2007 American LaFrance / 100' LTI MMA 2000/300 / 2013 Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus refurbishment. This apparatus previously served Schenectady, New York Fire Department.
Derby: A Pierce Arrow XT pumper has been ordered to replace Engine 12.
Derby: FD-10, the second ambulance belonging to Storms Ambulance is out being refurbished. The box is being put on an International Terra Star chassis
Derby: Brush 4 is now using a Ford/? with further details to follow
Derby: Derby Storms Ambulance purchased Trumbull Center's bus they used for the dive team.
Durham: A 2013 Spartan / Rosenbauer Heavy Rescue has been placed into service.
East Granby: 2013 Kenworth / Four Guys 1250/3200 tanker
East Haddam: 2014 Ford / SVI light duty rescue truck
East Hampton: 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750/20F
East Hampton: 20?? Peterbuilt / Pierce 1000/2200 demo tanker still currently being prepared for service.
East Hartford: Engine 5 has been assigned a 2013 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500
East Hartford: Engine 3 has been assigned the Seagrave pumper from Rescue Me. Specs to follow.
East Haven: Squad 5 body has been mounted onto a 2014 Ford cab and chassis. Should go back in service sometime in June. Also the 1997 Ford / E-One spare rescue refurbishment should be complete by the end of June
East Lyme: Niantic Ambulance has a 2013 GMC Lifeline ambulance
Ellington: 2013 GMC Lifeline ambulance
Enfield: The Enfield Fire District is currently spec'ing out two pieces of apparatus. The first is a 100' RMA platform 1500/200. The second is a pumper 1500/750/60A/20B 2,000' LDH. Nothing has been ordered, but an order is likely in 2014.
Enfield: The Hazardville placed into service a 2013 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/?? pumper.
Fairfield: Fairfield Fire is currently spec'ing a new piece of apparatus with spec's to follow soon. Also Car 3 2013 Chevy Suburban and the Maintenance truck are all in service.
Farmington: The Farmington Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Ford / Swab walk around rescue truck in June.
Farmington: Farmington Fire is currently spec'ing two pumpers one of which will be a rescue pumper for Farmington Center fire.
Greenwich: Greenwich Fire placed an order with Seagrave for two rescue pumpers
Groton: Center Groton Fire Department took delivery of a 2014 Dodge / Marion light duty rescue truck
Guilford: Guilford was awarded a grant to purchase a new fireboat.
Guilford: Twin Spartan / Four Guys 3500 gallon tankers are currently on order with a summertime delivery expected.
Haddam: 2013 Kenworth / US Tanker
Hamden: (3) Ford Pick-Ups with Caps have been ordered for the new rescue trucks. They will be very much like New Haven Emergency 1. I believe they are spec'ing a new pumper as well.
Hartford: A new Sutphen pumper is currently being built. I believe a new Tower Ladder was also awarded, but need to verify who was awarded the bid.
Harwinton: Harwinton Center has a new brush truck.
Hebron: A Spartan / Four Guys pumper is on order
Kent: Kent Fire has taken delivery and placed into service some new apparatus. They include:
Brush Truck: 2014 Ford F-550 / Firematic BRAT 400GWT/10F/LP Pump
Ambulance: 2014 GMC Lifeline Ambulance (kept the old one as a spare)
Engine: 1991 KME pumper (which came with the aerial truck they purchased)
Aerial Truck: 2004 KME 100' Rear Mount Aerial (currently being prepared for service / training)
Killingly: Attawaugan Fire took delivery of a 2013 Spartan / Smeal 1750GPM 2850GWT Engine Tanker
Killingly: Danielson has a new light duty rescue truck with a utility body on order.
Killingly: East Killingly took delivery of a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/2500 Engine Tanker.
Killingly: South Killingly has a new light duty rescue truck with a utility body on order.
Lebanon: 2013 Spartan / Rescue One Walk Around Heavy Rescue
Ledyard: The Ledyard Fire Department recently took delivery of a Ferrara pumper.
Lisbon: Lisbon Fire has secured funds and is spec'ing out a pumper tanker.
Litchfield: Bantam Fire has a Ford / Horton ambulance on order which should be delivered in early July.
Litchfield: Litchfield Fire recently took delivery of a 2500 gallon Spartan / SVI pumper tanker
Lyme: The Lyme Fire Company has taken delivery of a new brush truck
Madison: Madison Hose is spec'ing a heavy rescue
Madison: 2013 Dodge / PL Custom ambulance
Mansfield: A 2013 GMC / Lifeline ambulance is now in service
Mansfield: A Spartan / SVI pumper tanker is currently being built for the department.
Meriden: Meriden Fire has a new Chief vehicle and a hum-vee was also delivered. It still needs to be painted and get outfitted with equipment before it goes in service as a brush truck
Middlebury: Middlebury Fire placed a 2011 Freightliner / Pierce in service as Squad-1 which is a rescue pumper. They also refurbished the utility into Squad-2.
Middlefield: 2014 HME / GK 1750/500
Middletown: Middletown Fire has secured funds for a new pumper
Middletown: Westfield Fire will be going out to bid shortly for a new heavy rescue truck
Milford: Smeal was awarded the bid to build Milford Fire a new Quint
Naugatuck: Naugatuck Fire recently took delivery of a Spartan / Marion rescue pumper. Also, the first truck is back from Bulldog Fire and the second truck should be going at the end of June for a refurbishment.
New Britain: Smeal was awarded the bid for a 100' MMA
New Canaan: New Canaan Fire should be taking delivery of a Spartan / Marion Rescue Pumper very soon.
New Fairfield: New Fairfield Fire should be placing an order for a new ambulance very soon
New Fairfield: 2013 Pierce Velocity 1500/975/25A
New Haven: New Haven Fire took delivery of (2) Pierce Arrow XT pumpers 1250/500 to replace Engine 9 and Engine 11.
New Haven: New Haven Fire should be taking delivery of a 3rd 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500GPM/500GWT/500F to replace Engine 5 at the end of June.
New Haven: New Haven is also refurbishing an Emergency Unit which will become the frontline vehicle for Emergency 2. Also a new hydrant truck is being built.
New Haven: Spec's are being worked on and the department is trying to secure funding to replace Engine 6 and Engine 10 next year. Nothing is official and no contracts signed.
Newington: 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/500/40F
New Milford: Water Witch Fire currently has a Spartan / Marion pumper on order with a summertime delivery expected.
Norfolk: Both Norfolk's tanker and pumper have undergone refurbishments at GK
North Branford: Rescue 11 has been assigned a 2013 Spartan Metro Star / Rescue One Walk Around Heavy Rescue
Norwich: Norwich Underwater Dive Team purchase Mystic Fire's former International Emergency Truck. It is currently being outfitted with equipment and prepared for service.
Norwich: Norwich Fire recently took delivery of a Ferrara pumper. Also the 2006 Freightliner / Pierce Contender went through refurbishment at Firematic and is now the department's Rescue truck.
Old Lyme: (2) Ferrara pumpers were purchased in 2013 and went to the substations.
Old Saybrook: Pierce was awarded the bid for a new pumper truck
Orange: Orange Fire is currently working on a new piece of apparatus, NFI
Oxford: Oxford Fire recently placed into service a Peterbuilt / US Tanker at Riverside. I believe a new engine is also in the works for Riverside.
Plainfield: Plainfield EMS placed into service (2) 2013 PL Custom ambulances. One went in service the Spring of 2013 and the other Fall 2013.
Pomfret: 2013 Smeal 1750GPM 1700GWT Engine Tanker which actually replaced two trucks
Preston: A 2013 Lifeline ambulance is now in service.
Preston: Smeal was awarded the bid for a new rescue pumper
Prospect: Prospect has a 2013 Ford/GK Utility truck.
Redding: Georgetown is getting ready to purchase a new ambulance.
Ridgefield: A new Lifeline ambulance should be delivered at any time
Rocky Hill: Rocky Hill is currently spec'ing a new engine.
Salem: Gardner Lake 2013 Dodge / PL Custom Ambulance
Seymour: Citizens Fire took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Velocity Walk Around Heavy Rescue
Sharon: Sharon Fire recently refurbished the brush truck
Shelton: The Pine Rock Park and White Hills 2014 KME 79' RMA Quint should be delivered in June.
Shelton: Huntington Fire Pierce Heavy Rescue should be delivered in August.
Shelton: Echo Hose Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper should be completed mid summer
Sherman: Sherman Fire is currently spec'ing a new ambulance and pumper truck
Simsbury: Simsbury Fire has (2) Spartan / Four Guys pumpers on order with a mid to late summer delivery expected.
Somers: Somers Fire took delivery of (2) Spartan / Four Guys squads. They have also placed an order with Four Guys for a 3,000 gallon tanker on a Kenworth chassis. A Fall delivery is expected
Southbury: Southbury Fire recently took delivery of a Ford pick-up utility truck. Also a Spartan / US Tanker was also delivered
Southington: Southington Fire secured funds for a new pumper truck.
South Windsor: A new Sutphen pumper is currently being built with an early Fall time delivery expected.
Stafford: West Stafford recently placed into service a Dodge / Utility vehicle as the rescue truck
Stafford: A new ambulance was recently delivered.
Stamford: A new KME pumper was delivered to E8 in the Fall of 2013. In May 2013, two additional pumpers were delivered and will be assigned E1 and E7. As part of the capital improvement for next year, it appears a new engine, tanker, aerial truck and heavy rescue will be ordered.
Stonington: Mystic Fire has a 2013 Spartan Marion rescue truck
Stonington: Pawcatuck Fire has on order a 2013 E-One Typhoon 1500/500 with a July delivery date expected.
Stonington: Wequetequock Fire took delivery of a 2013 KME pumper in the Fall of 2013.
Stonington: Old Mystic should be going to bid for a new rescue pumper this year. I believe they bid on Goshen (Waterford) former engine but am not sure if they got it
Stratford: Stratford Fire purchased a demo Quint from Sutphen and is Engine 2. An HME pumper was purchased in 2013 for Engine 3. They are currently working on securing funding for a new aerial truck. Two pick-up utility vehicles and a Car-3 have been placed into service.
Suffield: Engine 2 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500GPM 2500GWT pumper tanker
Thomaston: Thomaston Ambulance should be taking delivery of a new ambulance this summer.
Thomaston: Smeal was awarded the bid for a new rescue pumper. It will replace the Ford which is already gone and the heavy rescue.
Tolland: Tolland Fire purchased the former Kensington Pierce aerial truck and sent it out for a refurbishment / prepared for service. I believe the truck is now in service.
Tolland: Tolland also placed into service a Lifeline ambulance.
Trumbull: Trumbull EMS took delivery of a new ambulance with another one in the works. I believe Nichols signed a contract for a new heavy rescue truck. Further information to follow...
Voluntown: The Voluntown Fire Department should be getting back the ambulance in the coming weeks. It was sent to Eastford so the box could be mounted on a Dodge chassis.
Wallingford: Rescue 3 is a Chevy / Utility Crew Cab. Engine-1 Sutphen pumper should arrive in town in the coming weeks.
Washington: Washington is spec'ing out a new pumper which should be ordered after July 1. Also, the light duty rescue is undergoing a refurbishment. The body will be placed on a new Ford Extended Cab and repainted etc... I believe the truck should be complete mid to late summer.
Waterbury: Waterbury has a new engine being built by GK which will be on a Spartan chassis. This will be the third Spartan/GK pumper and the heavy rescue is also the same. Waterbury purchased Woodbury Fire old KME pumper and will be purchasing East Hartford's Pierce Arrow that came from Farmington.
Waterford: Jordan Village Fire has an E-One Typhoon pumper being built with a late summer delivery expected. Goshen took delivery of a KME pumper as well as a GMC/Lifeline ambulance.
Watertown: Engine 3 is a 2013 Dodge/GK. A new aerial truck is in the works and the town should be making a decision has to who will build it fairly soon. It initially went to GK for a Spartan/GK/LTI but since the ALF deal the city decided to make a different decision.
Westbrook: A new Seagrave 75' aerial scope is currently being built with a Fall time delivery expected. A new service truck is also in service. The department is working on the spec's for three pumpers, but nothing has been awarded.
West Hartford: West Hartford took delivery of (2) KME pumpers 1500/500/20B for E1 and E5.
West Haven: 2013 International Terra Star / PL Custom for Allingtown Fire
West Haven: Willimantic Fire former ambulance is now being used in the West Shore Fire District in West Haven.
West Haven: West Shore Fire is currently spec'ing out a new rescue truck
Wethersfield: Wethersfield has placed an order with Sutphen for a 75' Mid Mount Quint.
Willington: Willington Hill secured funds to refurbish the 1995 Mack Marion Heavy Rescue. Willington Center has a new service truck on order. A Ford/Lifeline ambulance is also on order. After July 1, funds are secured for a new engine-tanker.
Wilton: Marion is building a new pumper tanker on a Spartan chassis with a July 2014 delivery expected.
Windsor: The Hayden Fire Station took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Arrow Rescue Pumper
Windsor Locks: Windsor Locks Fire sent out the Simon Duplex 95' aerial scope to Seagrave for a complete refurbishment which should be complete in the Fall. Windsor Locks Ambulance is looking to secure funds for a new ambulance.
Wolcott: Station 3 took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 1500GPM/2000GWT Engine Tanker
Woodbridge: 2013 Freightliner / US Tanker 1000GPM / 3000GWT for Tanker 8.
Woodbury: 2013 Spartan/GK pumper and a 2013 GMC/Lifeline for Angel One the towns ambulance.
Woodstock: Bungay Fire placed into service a new tanker and Woodstock Fire purchased a ladder truck from another department in 2013.
New Facilities
Woodbury - Woodbury Ambulance constructed and moved in 2013
Windsor - Hayden Station 2013 complete and total refurbishment of fire station
Wallingford - Plans to build a new station 7 are in the works and underway
Trumbull - Long Hill Fire is close to major construction to one of the fire stations
South Windsor - opened a new fire and EMS station #3
Simsbury - Fire HQ was recently completely refurbished and remodled
Sherman - Fire HQ recently underwent a major refurbishment
Redding Center - RCFD in the center of town went through a double bay addition
Putnam - East Putnam Fire should be moving into the new fire station this summer
Norwalk - NFD recently constructed a brand new fire headquarters building
North Stonington - Approval was granted for a new fire and ambulance facility near the current station
North Haven - Fire Headquarters underwent a major refurbishment including additional bay and living space. The former Montowese Fire station was torn down and a new station was built. Both West Ridge and Northeast stations are undergoing major refurbishments.
Norfolk - Norfolk Ambulance recently built a new station across from the firehouse.
Newtown - Newtown H&L has secured land for a new firehouse. An 6-8 bay firehouse will hopefully be built there.
Newtown - Newtown Ambulance is currently building a new facility on the Fairfield Hills property
Milford - Milford opened a new fire station at 980 New Haven Ave. It is a 4-bay station and replaces the former Melba St (E6) and Kings Hwy (E5) stations.
Lisbon - Lisbon Fire is working with the town to eventually construct a new fire station
Harwinton - Harwinton Ambulance is constructing a new facility next to the firehouse
Hamden - 2372 Whitney Ave SQ-1 and R1 qtrs. underwent a major overhaul
Greenwich - A new fire headquarters is currently under construction with a new sub station north of the Route 15 near the NY line also in the future
East Hartford - Station 5 which is home to the mechanics as well is open
Enfield - Thompsonville is currently building a new fire station
Derby - Storms Ambulance recently purchased a building to store equipment in which has two bays
Coventry - North Coventry has a brand new, beautiful facility
Burlington - A grant was approved and funds are available to build a new Lake Garda sub station
Branford - Fire HQ is a brand new facility
Bloomfield - Blue Hills Station 3 is a brand new facility
Beacon Falls - The town purchased an old railroad building, which is two bays for the fire dept.
Ansonia - Plans are in the works for a new public safety complex
April 2014:
Branford: Engine 4 is currently under going a refurb which will include being repainted.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department will likely order a new engine before the end of the year
Enfield: The Enfield Fire District is currently spec'ing a 100' rear mount aerial truck and a pumper truck.
Kent: Kent should be taking delivery of the new Firematic BRAT next week
Washington: The department is currently refurbishing the light duty rescue by putting the box on a new cab and chassis. Also, a new engine is in the spec stage.
Stratford: Stratford is looking to secure funds to replace Ladder #1.
Bethlehem: A pumper tanker is currently being spec'd out with a purchase to be made during the next budget season.
Watertown: Watertown is not going with the Spartan/GK/LTI aerial and are currently looking at other options
New Haven: Engine 9 and Engine 11 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers should be delivered to New Haven before the end of the month.
Preston: Smeal won the bid for a new rescue pumper that should be delivered early next year.
Milford: I'm being told that Smeal Fire Apparatus won the bid for a new quint to replace Engine 5. Engine 5 will go into reserve status.
Colchester: A Marion/Spartan Walk Around Heavy Rescue is currently being built with a late summer delivery expected.
East Haven: Squad 5 left town today to undergo a refurbishment. The current box will be mounted on a 2014 Ford Cab & Chassis. The spare rescue, a 1997 Ford/E-One ambulance (it doesn't transport) will be mounted on Squad 5 current cab and chassis
Naugatuck: Naugatuck Fire has taken delivery of a Spartan Marion Rescue Pumper as well as the first Pierce which was refurbished by Bulldog Fire Apparatus. The 2nd Pierce should be sent out in April for a refurbishment at Bulldog.
East Hampton: The East Hampton Fire Department has purchased a demo tanker from Firematic. It is a Pierce on a Peterbuilt chassis.
Branford: I believe Branford may have ordered a new ambulance due in either late this month or in May. I am trying to verify and get additional info.
West Hartford: Engine 1 new KME is in service
Farmington: Farmington Fire will be taking delivery of a Swab/Ford walk around rescue truck in the next couple of months. After July 1, funding should be available to replace two pumper trucks. I believe one of the two trucks will be a rescue pumper.
March 2014:
New Haven: Engine 9 and Engine 11 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers should be delivered mid to late April.
Thomaston: Thomaston is currently in the spec'ing stages of building a new rescue pumper and getting close to awarding a contract. It will replace the E-One Heavy Rescue and Ford/??? they currently run.
Wilton: The Wilton Fire Department new Spartan Marion tanker is making progress and should be delivered in June or July.
Somers: The Somers Fire Department awarded the bid to Four Guys for a tanker. It will be on a Kenworth T800 chassis.
Woodbury: The Woodbury Fire Department is currently in the spec'ing stage for a brush / utility vehicle
Woodbury: With the help of donations, Woodbury Fire is sending an antique Seagrave pumper which was the towns first motorized apparatus for a full refurbishment. The project is expected to take approx 3 years to complete.
Litchfield: Litchfield Fire will be taking delivery of a Spartan ERV on a Gladiator chassis 2500 Gallon 1500 GPM pumper tanker in April.
Kent: Kent will be taking delivery of a Firematic BRAT in early April.
Windsor Locks: Windsor Locks will be sending the aerial scope to Seagrave at the end of April. The refurb should be complete late summer / early fall.
Windsor Locks: The Lions Club Ambulance Assn is currently in progress of obtaining funding for a new ambulance.
Norwich: The Norwich Dive Team purchased Mystic Fire former Emergency Unit as the dive truck.
Old Saybrook: Old Saybrook Fire awarded Pierce the bid to build a new custom pumper
Waterbury: Waterbury purchased the former Woodbury KME as a spare pumper. Another GK/Spartan pumper is in progress for Engine 8, with a summer delivery expected.
North Branford: On Saturday 3/22, the new heavy rescue was placed into service. The 1988 GMC/E-One has been retired from service.
Cromwell: Cromwell Fire has applied, and I believe been approved to operate two more ambulances.
Middletown: Westfield Fire District is almost set to go to bid for a new heavy rescue truck.
Middletown: The Middletown Fire Department has been approved funds to purchase a new pumper truck.
Derby: The city approved purchasing a Pierce Arrow XT pumper to replace Engine 12 at the Storms fire station.
East Haddam: EHFD placed into service a Spartan/ERV walk around on a Ford chassis rescue truck which replaced the old walk in style rescue.
East Haddam: The Seagrave pumper has been donated to the Eastern Fire School.
East Hampton: East Hampton Fire is very close to purchasing a demo tanker from Firematic. Funds have been approved, it just needs to be voted on and pass which will take place at the end of March. The truck is a 2,000 gallon tanker on a Peterbuilt chassis.
February 2014:
East Hartford: The fire department shop did a complete refurbishment of the squad truck
East Hartford: EHFD has retired the Sutphen spare aerial from service
Waterford: A new pumper for the Jordan company in town has been awarded to E-One and is currently in progress.
Fairfield: Fairfield Fire is spec'ing a new apparatus which I will elaborate more on down the road.
Milford: The town approved the purchase of a new quint for the fire department which is currently out to bid.
New Britain: The spec is out for (1) new aerial truck. It was supposed to be for two new aerials, however only one is being ordered. Bids open on Friday February 28, 2014 (my birthday).
Haddam: Haddam Fire took delivery of a 2013 US Tanker on a Kenworth chassis 2700/1000 which should go into service late March. They're also spec'ing a new pumper.
Madison: The North Madison Fire Department is currently outfitting an F-250 pick-up as the department utility service vehicle.
Chester: 2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 Reading utility body delivered being outfitted for service
Bridgeport: Rescue Co 5 has been assigned and is now running a black over red 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue. Also Engine 1 is running a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT pumper which went online a few weeks ago.
Hamden: Hamden has placed an order for new rescue trucks very much like New Haven Fire Emergency Unit #1. They will be Ford crew cab pick-ups with caps and slide out trays for medical equipment. I believe it will be a late spring or early summer before the new rescue's are on line.
Kent: Kent took delivery of the KME tower and engine this weekend and spent Sunday 2/2 training and flowing water. The ambulance is due within the next week or so. It is a Lifeline on a GMC chassis.
January 2014:
I wanted to begin 2014 with an updated accurate list of some of the new iron on order or delivered. I am sure I am missing something, but hopefully I get the majority of apparatus info going on in the state listed. There is a lot of new iron coming in to Connecticut, and it is not just pumpers but heavy rescue trucks, tankers, aerials... very impressive. If anybody notices that I am missing some apparatus info, please shoot me an email at email@example.com
North Branford: Rescue 1 will be assigned a 2013 PL Custom on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue. It is due in town the week of January 20. The current Rescue 1, a Chevy Suburban first responder truck, will either become Rescue 11 or Emergency 1. The current Rescue 11, a 1988 GMC/E-One Walk In will be sold or disposed of.
Kent: There is a lot happening in Kent this year. First, a new ambulance is on order and I believe the plan is for them to run two ambulances. Also, a Firematic BRAT brush truck is also on order to replace the brush trucks. The town approved funds to purchase used from a department in Maryland a 2004 KME 102' Tower Ladder and included in the sale is a 1991 KME pumper truck. The department and KME mechanics already made the trip down south to look at the apparatus and funding has made it through all the major hurdles. I believe the pumper will replace Engine 5. The tower will be sent out for a new paint job and a minor refurbish prior to coming to Kent. All apparatus should be in Kent late springtime. Looking forward to photographing the new pieces.
Chaplin: 2004 Pierce Dash Rescue Pumper 500GWT 2000GPM
Bethany: A new Ford SUV has been delivered and is being prepared for service to replace 1-Lima-1 which is an EMS fly car. Lima is the South Central CMED designation for Bethany.
Woodbridge: Tanker-8 has been assigned a recently delivered US Tanker on a Freightliner chassis 3000GWT/1000GPM. I am also working on confirming funds have been approved for an additional apparatus, but need to confirm before I will post any details.
Mystic: The Mystic Fire Department has placed into service a 2013 Marion on a Spartan chassis walk around rescue truck
Beacon Falls: Funding has been approved to purchase an aerial truck. They're looking to purchase a 75' quint to replace Engine 1.
Colchester: Colchester Fire is currently in the works to purchase a new rescue truck. Further information to follow...
Branford: I am being told that both Engine 2 and Rescue 1 are slated for refurbishments this year. I have not been able to confirm nor do I know the extent of the refurbishments.
Ansonia: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services has placed into service (2) ambulances - (1) is brand new the other was a used one. Also purchased was a gator, 20 passenger bus and a new ems fly car is on order. I will get the specs and post them soon.
Andover: 2013 Lifeline on a Chevy chassis ambulance is in service
Andover: Engine Tanker 215 - 1991 E-One Cyclone/2013 GK Refurbish 1000GWT/1500GPM
Litchfield: The Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department has on order a SVI tanker on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500/GWT 1500/GPM
Litchfield: The Bantam Volunteer Fire Department has on order a new ambulance.
East Haddam: 20?? SVI walk around rescue truck on a Ford crew cab chassis
Haddam: 2013 US Tanker on a Kenworth chassis 2700/GWT 1000/GPM tanker
East Granby: 2013 Four Guys on a Kenworth chassis 3200 gallon elliptical tanker
Windsor Locks: Funds have been approved and the building process has begun for the current aerial scope to be mounted on a new Seagrave cab and chassis. The current aerial scope will be removed from service in the spring to limit the department down time without an aerial device. I believe the truck should be complete for the summer time.
Brookfield: The Brookfield Fire Department has on order a new ambulance which will give them a total of three to operate, an ems fly car and a FMO vehicle
East Hampton: East Hampton Fire took delivery of a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT that replaced both an older pumper and tanker that were sold at auction
East Hartford: Engine 5 will be assigned a 2013 Seagrave pumper which will likely be the first engine delivered in Connecticut for 2014.
Bridgeport: Engine 1 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 500GWT/1500GPM
Bridgeport: Rescue 5 has been assigned a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT Walk Around Heavy Rescue
Stonington: Wequetequock Fire has taken delivery of a KME pumper truck. This addition will make the department an all KME fleet.
Stonington: Pawcatuck has placed an order with E-One for a Typhoon pumper 500GWT/1500GPM. This will become T-41 and replace the Seagrave pumper. This will make Pawcatuck an all E-One fleet.
Farmington: The Farmington Center Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Swab emergency vehicle on a Ford F-350 chassis. It will be identical to the other Swab rescue trucks in town and is an EMS first responder vehicle. I believe they are currently working on spec's for two pumper trucks for the 2013-2014 budget.
Bridgewater: Bridgewater Fire replaced the green Chevy/Pierce brush truck with a Ford F-550/FD Built brush truck. The former brush truck has been disposed of.
Danbury: Danbury Fire has placed an order with Pierce for an Arrow XT Mid Mount Tower which will be very similar to Bridgeport Truck 5.
Danbury: Car-56, the department mechanic service truck has been assigned a 2013 Ford F-250 utility body
Danbury: Special Response Vehicle has been delivered but is not in service yet. It is a Ford F-250 similar to New Haven Emergency Unit #1.
Danbury: Danbury Fire Car 30 has be assigned a 2013 Ford Expedition
Danbury: Squad 6 is a SVI on a Spartan Metro Star Walk Around Lighting and Air truck
Killingly: The Attawaugan Fire District took delivery of a 2013 Smeal on a Spartan chassis 2850GWT 1750GPM pumper tanker
Coventry: The North Coventry Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2013 Rescue 1 Walk Around Heavy Rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis heavy rescue 300GWT/250GPM.
Cromwell: 2013 Pierce Impel 75' RMA 500GWT 1500GPM
Columbia: 1991 E-One Custom pumper / 2013 GK refurbishment 750GWT 1250/GPM
Clinton: 2013 SVI on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue
Canton: Engine 1 and Engine 4 have been assigned 2013 4-Guys pumpers on Spartan chassis. Engine-4 American LaFrance will become Engine 6 and be stationed out of North Canton.
Lebanon: Rescue 106 has been assigned a Rescue 1 walk around heavy rescue on a Spartan Metro Star chassis
Derby: Derby Fire has purchased a Ford to replace the brush truck. Specs and photos to be posted in the near future.
Derby: Derby Storms Ambulance Corp has sent FD-10, the second ambulance in town out for a complete refurbishment. The box will be remounted on a new International cab and chassis. I believe the current International cab and chassis will have a utility body put on it and be used as a dive truck
Hamden: The Dunbar Hill Volunteer Fire Company recently took Engine 8, a 1984 Mack CF pumper out of service. It was replaced with a 1992 Pierce Dash pumper out of New York.
Groton: The Center Groton Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion walk around rescue on a Dodge chassis in the springtime.
Guilford: Guilford placed an order with 4-Guys for (2) 3,500 Gallon tankers on Spartan (2) person cab and chassis. Delivery should be early summer.
Guilford: Grants funds have been awarded to Guilford for a new fire boat.
Wallingford: Sutphen is currently building a new pumper which will be assigned to Engine 1. It is due to be in for late Spring.
Washington: Currently on the drawing board (being spec'd out) include a pumper truck and rescue truck
Waterbury: Waterbury was looking for at least one possibly more pumpers to beef up the reserve apparatus. I'm not sure if anything has been found.
Norwich: Norwich Fire placed into service a Ferrara pumper as Engine 3.
Lyme: The Lyme Fire Department has on order a brush truck which is slated for delivery in the springtime.
Mansfield: I believe the new engine tanker will be a Smeal / Spartan due in later this year.
Mansfield: Mansfield Fire has taken delivery of a Lifeline ambulance.
Middlebury: Squad-1 has been assigned a 2011 Pierce on a Freightliner chassis rescue pumper. It was purchased used from a department in New York.
West Hartford: (1) KME Rescue Pumper is in with the second due in early 2014.
Wethersfield: Wethersfield Fire has signed a contract with Sutphen for a 75' aerial truck.
Wilton: Wilton Fire has on order a Marion tanker which will be on a Spartan Gladiator chassis 2500GWT 1500GPM
Woodbury: GK on a Spartan chassis delivered in late 2013.
Washington: Spec's are currrently being drawn up for a new Engine 5.
Washington: Washington will be updating Rescue 1. The current body will be mounted on a new Ford F-550 extended cab chassis.
Watertown: Watertown has put out to bid a new aerial truck. The bid was awarded to GK for a Spartan/GK/LTI, however with the current closing of American LaFrance, they're looking into what that means for the future of this vehicle.
Ledyard: The Ledyard Center Fire Department placed into service a Ferrara pumper.
Hebron: Hebron has on order a 4-Guys pumper on a Spartan chassis.
Deep River: 2007 American LaFrance 100' MMA 300GWT 2000GPM
Hartford: Hartford is currently working on a few apparatus projects including at least (1) aerial truck, a new tactical unit and some pumpers. The Tactical Unit is still being spec'd out but I believe a new aerial truck has been ordered. As soon as I confirm this, I will post additional info.
South Windsor: Sutphen has been awarded the bid for a new pumper which should be delivered next summer.
New Haven: New Haven Fire has on order (3) Pierce Arrow XT pumpers. They will replace Engine 5, Engine 9 and Engine 11. Delivery will likely be early summer. Also, a refurbished Emergency Unit #2 and hydrant truck are all in the works.
Pomfret: Pomfret fire took delivery of a Smeal on a Spartan chassis a rescue pumper.
Preston: Preston Fire is currently putting out bids for a new pumper truck.
Sherman: Currently being spec'd out is a new ambulance and pumper truck
Simsbury: Simsbury has placed an order with 4-Guys for two pumpers on Spartan chassis due in for late Spring.
Somers: Somers is currently spec'ing out a new tanker which should be approved for the next budget.
Stafford: West Stafford took delivery of a Dodge with a utility body for a rescue truck
Sharon: Sharon Fire recently refurbished the brush truck
Shelton: Shelton Fire has four new pieces due in this spring. This is the line-up...
Echo Hose: Pierce Heavy Rescue Pumper
Huntington: Pierce Heavy Rescue
Pine Rock Park: KME Quint
White Hills: KME Quint
New Milford: New Milford Ambulance has another ambulance currently on order, unsure as to the manufacturer or delivery time frame.
Harwinton: The Harwinton Fire Department has placed into service a new Brush truck.
Milford: Milford is still working on a new apparatus. The new piece will be assigned a quint, however as far as I know, nothing has been awarded.
Middlefield: GK on a HME chassis pumper due in late spring 2014
Durham: 2013 Rosenbauer on a Spartan chassis walk around heavy rescue
Naugatuck: The Naugatuck Fire Department will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis pumper. Also, both Pierce engine's are being refurbished and will become department spare pumpers.
New Britain: NBFD is currently going out to bid for (2) 95' mid-mounted aerial trucks
New Canaan: New Canaan will be taking delivery of a Marion on a Spartan chassis rescue pumper in the springtime.
East Haven: The new cab and chassis for Squad 5 has arrived. It is currently get work done to prepare it for service (radios, siren, warning lights, etc...) and then Squad-5's body will be mounted on the new cab and chassis. The former Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 1997 Ford E-One Ambulance style box will be mounted on the current Squad 5 chassis.
Ellington: Ellington Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
East Lyme: East Lyme has taken delivery of a 2013 Lifeline ambulance on a Chevy chassis.
Stamford: Stamford Fire took delivery of a KME pumper the Fall of 2013. They have (2) KME pumpers on order due in by April. I believe in the capital improvements plan a new heavy rescue, aerial truck and a few pumpers are going to be included
Stratford: Engine 2 has been assigned a Sutphen Quint
Tolland: Tolland Fire has taken delivery of Kensington's former ladder. I believe it went to Firematic for some refurbishment work and will now serve Tolland.
Trumbull: Trumbull Ambulance has added at least (1) possibly (2) Sprinters to its fleet of ambulances.
Trumbull: Nichols Fire should be finalizing the bid for a new heavy rescue truck
Enfield: The Hazardville Fire Department in Enfield recently took delivery of a Seagrave pumper. The 1994 Spartan / Saulsbury is currently up for sale.
New Fairfield: The New Fairfield Fire Department has recently placed an order for a new ambulance.
West Haven: The West Shore Fire Department has placed into service an ambulance that once served Willimantic as Car 40. It will be cross staffed when a commercial ambulance is not available.
Fire Stations:
North Haven: The fire headquarters project as well as the new Montowese Station #2 fire house projects seem to be moving along. I believe the rough time frame to have everything completed is Spring 2014. After that, the Ridge Road and Northwest Fire Stations will be remodeled.
Enfield: The Thompsonville Fire Department has broken ground on a new fire station. It will replace the current firehouse located at 11 Pearl Street.
Lebanon: The Lebanon Fire Department is currently looking to possibly build a small fire sub-station in a section of town that is a reach from headquarters. I think a simple two bay metal clad building is what they will be building. It is in the very early stages.
Harwinton: Harwinton ambulance is currently working on building a new station next door to Harwinton Fire.
North Stonington: Funds have been approved for a new fire and ems facility near the current fire headquarters.
Greenwich: The town approved funds for another fire station in a northern section of town. Also fire headquarters is coming along. Unsure of a timeframe for completion.


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Dielectric based resonant guided wave networks |
Optics Express, Vol. 20, Issue 10, pp. 10674-10683 (2012)
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Resonant guided wave networks (RGWNs) are demonstrated to operate based on dielectric waveguides, broadening the scope of this optical design approach beyond plasmonics. The intersection of two dielectric waveguides that is modified by a tuned scattering particle is shown to function as an equal power splitting element, a key enabler of resonant guided wave networks. We describe structures composed of two types of waveguides, Si slabs and SOI ribs, at the telecom frequencies using both, Au and etch, based scatterers.
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(160.4670) Materials : Optical materials
(160.3918) Materials : Metamaterials
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Original Manuscript: February 23, 2012
Revised Manuscript: March 26, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: March 26, 2012
Published: April 24, 2012
Eyal Feigenbaum and Harry A. Atwater, "Dielectric based resonant guided wave networks," Opt. Express 20, 10674-10683 (2012)
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2015 ELCA Youth Gathering
Tammy Jones West
It's that time again. Every three years in the fall prior to the actual gathering we gear up, make our decisions, gather information and begin the registration process for the ELCA Youth Gathering. This year is no different. Approximately 1,000 youth and adult advisors from across our synod will hit the submit button on October 15th – saying, "Yes, we're going to Detroit." Will you be with them? I will. I have agreed to serve on the Proclaim Story Day Team. This is the day we gather as a synod to worship, share, learn and laugh. This is the day we will also celebrate together the ministry of our dear Bishop Bolick. One of his final days serving as our bishop and it just so happens that 1,000 NC Synod Lutherans can be together in Michigan to say thank you and Godspeed. ☺
So, why Detroit? What about safety? What about…..? I've heard your questions, fears, and concerns. Some of them were my own. There are other places I'd rather have gone simply because of logistics. I prefer a place where walking everywhere is an option. I prefer a place where synods can be housed together. I prefer a place where it's not so expensive to fly there. The problem with all those phrases is "I." This is not about me. Yes, there are concerns and when I'm concerned I'm not the best at trusting the Holy Spirit. I want to make things right myself. Not the greatest example on the planet – true confession time. However, our team has spent a considerable amount of time working through the Gospel of Mark. Mark 1:1 keeps reminding me that this is "The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." We are part of that story. Detroit is part of that story. How we proclaim Christ – how we proclaim our story within God's story is important.
I think we gather in Detroit, not to bring Jesus to Detroit. We are called there to witness how the kingdom is being proclaimed; how the story of that city does in ways translate into our story; how our stories at home are part of a much bigger story and how our call to discipleship means we go not where I prefer but where we are called.


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Muah- ha-haaaaa.
I don't like not knowing answers and am generally hesitant about taking people's opinions as truth. So, I'm not about to make a wired bouquet that is expected to look stunning for 12 hours without knowing the flowers are gonna give it their best shot, even without all the necessary elements of survival. If only cut flowers could live on love…. (sigh)
So it is time for yet another Lola Science Experiment. It's not terribly scientific. Basically we will stick all the potential players together and see who can rock it the longest on no juice. But just to make it scientific-like, here are the specs. My house, where these very unacceptable photos were taken stayed about 63-65 degrees. The experiment began on Friday, June 24th at 8:30 in the morning. Just to make it super scientific, you can imagine me in a white lab coat and white flip flops.
The players are…
Behold the lovely fighters
Now based on what I know and backs of cereal boxes, I'm guessing that the stocks will kick the bucket first and the orchids will win the fight. Lets see…
12:00pm on Friday
It's been 3.5 hours and stocks, lisianthus, and delphinium are wussing out early. Stocks is softest, then delphinium, then the lisianthus.
The Allium is loosing its cool somehow holding it together.
Roses are standing strong,
Brodiaea and orchids seem bored and unmoved.
4:00pm Friday
Four hours later, stock is toast. Delphinium is soft but still holding form. Lisianthus is soft but still straight and holding it together. Allium has almost lost it. Dendrobium is softer and starting to droop. Ocean Spray Rose is getting soft. All other flowers are awesome.
at 5pm, Allium kicks the bucket.
At 6:30 pm, Delphinium checks out.
at 8pm, Dendrobium, one of our star players is out.
At 11:30pm, 14 hours after the flowers were cut off of sustenance, both roses, the Vanda and Phale Orchid, the Lisianthus, and the Brodiaea are rockin' and rollin'.
Everything still aok.
(this is the part where I start to get distracted with other projects and stop taking pictures)
Here is the summary.
Day 2, 9:30 am- Lisianthus calls it quits after 25 hours of a fight. Roses and Brodiaea are showing droopage and the orchids are a bit soft but still holding shape.
Day 2, 11:00 am Ocean Song Rose dies (26.5 hours) followed by Cool Water Rose at 3:00pm (30.5 hours).
Day 2, 9:30pm- Phalaenopsis Orchid has gone limp beyond acceptability. (37 hours)
At the end of day 2, Brodiaea is droopy but flowers are still firm! Vanda orchid is getting floppy but still holding shape.
Day 3, 10:00pm, the Vanda Orchid is worn out after nearly 60 hours.
The crazy thing is Brodiaea is still looking fantabulous and is obviously the clear winner.
It's not until day 6 that Brodiaea is retired. And not because it looks bad. The top half or so looks vibrant and is still turgid. It's just because I'm bored… this experiment has gone on so long that a house spider is starting to incorporate the flower into its web house. Even the spider recognizes the flower for its staying power. Let's hear it for Brodiaea!
Luckily. ALL the flowers held up for a sufficient length of time for my flower making purposes. From this experiment I have learned where certain flowers will be placed to highlight long lasting lovelies. And here is some of the finished product.


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HttpSessionState.Abandon Method
Cancels the current session.
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
Once the Abandon method is called, the current session is no longer valid and a new session can be started. Abandon causes the End event to be raised. A new Start event will be raised on the next request.
Session identifiers for abandoned or expired sessions are recycled by default. That is, if a request is made that includes the session identifier for an expired or abandoned session, a new session is started using the same session identifier. You can disable this by setting regenerateExpiredSessionId attribute of the sessionState configuration element to true. For more information, see Session Identifiers.
The End event is supported only when the Mode property is set to InProc.
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.