Fire leaves Norwalk family of 3 homeless

Posted on 01/31/2010
By STEVE KOBAK
Hour Staff Writer

A family of three was displaced from their Orange Street home Saturday after a blaze tore through their attic and spread to the lower level of their house.

Diane and Burt Scofield safely escaped their 6 Orange St. house with their dog. Their daughter, Kimberly, was not home at the time of the fire, according to Diane Scofield's brother, Mike Nuzzo.

"That's got to be devastating," said Nuzzo. "It's crazy. You can't replace a lot of that stuff."

The Norwalk Fire Department was called to the scene at 11 a.m. after Burt Scofield noticed smoke coming from his attic. Scofield was working in front of his house and had heard a "pop" prior to seeing the smoke, according to Deputy Chief Ed Prescott.

Fire crews initially started to fight the blaze from inside of the attic, but the fire grew more intense and spread through the walls and ceiling to the lower level of the home, Prescott said.

Firefighters had to battle the blaze from the outside of the home, and they had the fire under control shortly after noon, Prescott said.

"It was very difficult to fight," he said.

By 1 p.m., fire crews were still on scene, throwing charred remnants of the family's belongings out a hole that used to hold an attic window. The cold air made the steam rising from the ashes of the home more visible.

Representatives from Red Cross served coffee and doughnuts to the homeowners and firefighters. One representative said the Scofields would be staying with friends for the time being.

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Just wondering leaving South Norwalk fire station empty is going to be the norm during structure fires?

Where our firefighters are so busy maybe a study of our department would be wise the city is growing and the workload increases yet the fire department seems to need more city wide support.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

The way I understand it, when a fire is in progress, the other stations that have not been called to the fire cover the area where the trucks are out. In the event of a major fire that requires trucks from several stations, the neighboring towns usually provide coverage.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

A fast moving fire shows in this case leaving any part of the city short is not a good move.This wasn't a large building in the middle of the night in a congested area where hydrants could of been frozen was it?

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Well it is contract time so I'm sure the city will have a study done. It is almost sure to say that we have too many fireman and too much coverage as it is now. It is almost certain the Police will have a study done on them and it will say the same thing too many officers. the city can and will make the "number" say anything that will make any city department look bad or over staffed. Maybe even a study saying that garbage can be picked up every other week instead of weekly and grass on the playing fields should only be cut monthly.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Over the course of the year we never hear what the department needs and will need.Having an ambulance is a money maker for the city and planning ahead for a city that wants to grow depends what the city is told.It looks like we are paying our firefighters well so how many are ready to retire how many more men do we need and why hasn't the city been given any figures on what the department will need in the years to come?

Whaa more could they possibly want this contract that they already don't have?

Out of what we pay out for manpower what are we spending on equipment?Did the council ever approve the new fire truck?Did the fire dept take on regional equipment repair?When do we see a breakdown?When do we hear what shape the department is in?

2009

Stenger, William, 147,827.25, Fire Captain

Lepus, David, 142,739.46, Deputy Fire Chief

Smith, Todd, 141,357.23, Fire Captain

Talloni, Robert, 140,476.05, Deputy Fire Chief

Shay, Stephen, 137,591.31, Deputy Fire Chief

McCallum, Michael, 133,053.16, Fire Captain

Hope, Ward, 131,349.28, Fire Captain

Gatto, Gino, 129,568.26, Fire Captain

Auerbach, Read, 128,234.16, Fire Captain

McCarthy, Denis, 127,452.55, Fire Chief

Siano, Michael, 126,154.17, Fire Captain

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

LOOKS like they are way way over paid......

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

it would be cheaper just to let the house burn then pay all these useless idiots the ridiculous amount - how many deputy chiefs and captains do we need?? if any??

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

useless idiots? go f*ck yourself you worthless piece of sh*t!

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

if it was your house would you feel the same ? i think not
if your family were stuck in a burning house would you still want us to let it burn down ? i think not . before you open your mouth think about what if it was your family or house . Ohh yeah i will put my name on this . You Coward

Posted by: FF rRich Ryan N.F.D. | Jan 31, 2010

it would be cheaper just to let the house burn then pay all these useless idiots the ridiculous amount - how many deputy chiefs and captains do we need?? if any??

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

It sounds to me like your a cop or a fireman worrying about you own contract...

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

More studies more waste of tax dollars Lets stop with the studies already.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Whats there to say Mayor Moccia is and has been in charge,looking at the footage on cable given the fact the pictures shows something wrong in the attack.What are we paying these people in charge to do?Maybe after the smoke clears on this fire,and the one at the same residence hours later called rekindle someone looks at what Norwalk may need for leadership.

from The Hour

Norwalk Hour, December 21, 2007
Staffing is among the Norwalk Fire Department's top concerns in coming years.
The department wants to hire additional firefighters for its rescue unit and train new firefighters in preparation for a wave of retirees.

"I will do my best in my other hat as a member of the Board of Estimates," Mayor Richard A. Moccia said at a commission meeting Thursday.

March 25, 2009
PRESS RELEASE:
This announcement is bittersweet for the members of the Norwalk Fire Fighters
Association, Local 830. We begin by saying that the Executive Board of Local 830 is
extremely proud of our membership in their coming together as one unified voice to the
powers that be with our concerns with the executive leadership of the Norwalk Fire
Department. On March 17th and 19th, 2009, the membership of Local 830
overwhelmingly voted no confidence in Chief Denis McCarthy and with complete merit.
Without going into the laundry list of items which have been mismanaged during the
Chief’s tenure, his negligence in protecting the members of the Fire Department and the
people of Norwalk is the Union’s greatest concern. On several occasions, Chief
McCarthy has placed the fire fighters of Norwalk in harm’s way by disregarding safety
procedures due to a lack of leadership ability and for his personal gain. In the four years
that he has been the Fire Chief, he has wasted thousands of dollars in department funds
on things such as training classes which were never properly utilized and studies which
were never acted upon. His irresponsible budget cuts have already endangered the
citizens of Norwalk by reducing staffing in the Fire Inspection Division. In the event that
his plans for reducing the minimum manpower per shift are enacted, fire protection for
the entire city will suffer, as well as the safety of the remaining personnel still answering
the calls for assistance. The Union was not looking for the Chief’s employment with the
city to cease; we just wanted our health and safety concerns addressed before he received
a contract renewal, which consequently will cost the city close to one million dollars over
the 5 year course of the renewal. These issues have been brought to the attention of the
Mayor and the Fire Commission and are well documented
In addition, we are extremely disheartened with the way the Chief’s contract was fasttracked
and approved by the Fire Commission two days before our vote was finalized.
We are in the process of gathering all of our issues of concern for delivery to the Fire
Commission and Media very soon.
Executive Board
Local 830

Right now it seems the priority is to put fires out in Norwalk in the council.Did any of this come up when the fire dept requested the new fire truck?

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Sounds like you have some sour grapes. I'd be willing to bet you couldn't pass the test and you want to show everyone how smart you are. Honestly, you don't seem to know anything about this ladder truck you keep referring to, you don't know how to write a clear sentence, and you failed to let everyone know that the amounts mentioned included overtime. When people work overtime hours that equal an additional 4-5 months of extra full time employment, their pay will show that. I guess that would ruin your story. As far as the idiot comment, if these guys are making that much money for being "useless idiots," who's the real idiot? You or them?

Posted by: Thankful for the NPD and NFD | Jan 31, 2010

Its a shame the house was a complete loss good thing they set up a fund for victims,you live in Norwalk good chance you might have to use it.I've already sent my donation in good luck Burt and Diane I'll offer more help later.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Why is it that every time someone critiques the Fire department or the police some jerk posts this "I'd be willing to bet you couldn't pass the test" TRY DEBATING FACTS INSTEAD OF YOUR USELESS POSTS. It is clear your a fireman worry about you own contract..You can say your not but we all know you are..Waiting for your stupid reply.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

by the way there captain grammar, it is "you're," not "your"... if you are gonna talk sh*t, at least make it seem like you graduated 5th grade

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

I knew we would see the stupid reply and we did..It is funny how when one can not debate the facts they look for grammar or typo's..Just goes to show how defeated they are...right rose..I got her train like the mutt that she is..And Now lets wait for her next stupid reply and there will be because I have it trained..Oh course it will say it is not Rose but we all know it really is..

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Really is "you're," not "your" the only thing you can find wrong with the post that must mean that you agree but are to stupid to know that you agree...

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Instead of all this nonsense, lets remember the real issue in the story that a family was displaced from their home by a tragic event, they are in my thoughts and prayers

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Sounds like the firefighters need our help,the day comes we need them we don't want leadership excuses.It does sound like who ever is defending is doing a poor job.The test doesn't mean much just ask the Jakes in Bridgeport.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

There are a lot of haters out there. I find it interesting that when the economy is good, so many people say we are stupid for being firefighters. They tell us "you can make so much more money doing something else." Then, when the economy is bad, we are called overpaid idiots.
Just remember that when you have a fire, or wreck your car, or have a medical emergency, or a carbon monoxide poisoning event, or any other type of emergency...we will be there to help you.
When salaries are posted, the number of hours worked to achieve those salaries are omitted. If you saw the number of hours that are put in to reach those dollar amounts, perhaps you would feel differently. Perhaps not.
I also find it interesting that so many are quick to criticize, yet they are also quick to hide behind the anonymity of the internet.

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Jan 31, 2010

Seems like your also hiding behind the anonymity of the internet as I do not see a name...are you a coward...go ahead post your name..

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Does his name matter when he saves your life after you screw up?

Posted by: Taxpayer | Jan 31, 2010

Taxpayer say something of importance or say noting...Yes his name matters as he is the one that brought up the issue of posting anonymous...Also its clear that you are him...you can say no but you are....

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Oh please...Sure there is overtime to make these salaries, however what other job do you know of that gives unlimited overtime at at time and a half, double time or in some cases double time and a half... Also a few other perk the fireman have are great benefits, almost no chance of being laid off, able to own their own company on there off time and work there city schedule around it by switching hours with co worker....Also on the issue of switching hours how about when firemen pay others to work there hours, you know that dirty little secret no one is suppose to know about...NICE Perks...So stop crying you guys got a pretty good gig going on considering the perks, benefit, and the fact that in many areas of this county your job is done by volunteers.

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Perhaps before you bash people, you should get your facts straight. Norwalk firefighters receive time-and-a-quarter for overtime.

Posted by: Taxpayer | Jan 31, 2010

Maybe instead of posing as taxpayer you should post as firefighter...My facts are correct as they get time and a half, double time and double time and a half depending on the day, shift, and if it is a holiday...Nice try firefighter...Lets talk about how fireman pay other co- workers to work there shifts???

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Once again, your statements are incorrect. I am not a firefighter. I do, however, have a relative who is a firefighter for the City of Norwalk. Norwalk firefighters receive time-and-a-quarter for overtime pay, regardless of whether it is a holiday or not. You can look it up on the City's website under the FD Contract.

Posted by: Taxpayer | Jan 31, 2010

No they are correct...But that's OK I did not expect you to agree with the facts...Also why do you avoid the other issues such as firemen paying co-workers to work there shifts...

Posted by: anonymous | Jan 31, 2010

Call the Fire Dept's non emergency number. Your facts are wrong. There are those dept's that get paid like you mentioned, Norwalk is NOT one of them. YOU ARE WRONG. Make the call and ask.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

No they are correct...But that's OK I did not expect you to agree with the facts... BUT WITH THAT SAID ..... why do you avoid the other issues such as firemen paying co-workers to work there shifts...Let hear about this issue could the reason you avoid this be that it not suppose to be know???Could it be that its not legal to do this????

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

If it does happen it is not common and if illegal, those who do should be punished. Your numbers are still wrong. Make the call and admit it.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Your statements are incorrect. It has been pointed out to you several times. It has even been stated where you can go to find the truth, yet you refuse. I happen to have a copy of the current contract in front of me. It clearly states "time-and-a-quarter" for overtime pay. Rather than assuming that the NFD is paid like some other departments, go to City Hall and ask for a copy of the contract.
If that does not work for you, we can meet for a friendly cup of coffee and I will be more than happy to show it to you.
It is clear that you do not like the fire department. It is also clear that you are attempting to illicit angry responses from its members. You will not get such a response from me. I have seen too much death and suffering for your mere words to affect me.

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

Also, I am unaware of firefighters paying others to work their shifts. I have not seen it happen, nor have I heard of it happening.
You claim to have a great deal of information about the fire department, yet you do not have any facts or evidence to back up your claims. Where do you get your information?
Without verification, your claims are just words.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

It seems your are just words also...

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Yes, but the difference it that my words are the truth.

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

You have to wonder how safe the city is,this was is in no way towards the firefighters of the city of Norwalk.If they feel this way against McCarthy what are we missing?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Why do you not feel the City is safe?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Fire study

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

To the person that wants the fact. You have been told some of them and don't want to hear it. The fire contact is available at city hall in the personal office if you want it, anyone can get a copy of it because it is public information. But it is to easy for you to sit be hide a keyboard and stir the pot, I'm sure you are the same person that wants to cause trouble with the police department also. Its a shame that police officers and firefighters or their family have to read this and defend it, maybe we should just take the high road and stop replying than you will only have only yourself to "blog" to. By the way within the department out of roughly a 140 positions 57 live in the city of Norwalk another 22 have lived in Norwalk and still have family or parents here in Norwalk. We also have twelve position that are not filled. So YES we do pay taxes in this city we don't get any breaks. SO maybe it is time that you get the facts straight and stop slinging mud agaist the Police and Fire departments in this city.

Posted by: A Proud Firefighter and citizen of Norwalk | Feb 01, 2010

See there you go now we have some more facts,seems your defending who?Its not the firefighters fault the city has no clue on whats going on.Now we are seeing in print what we have for a department.Tell us more tell us what condition the department is in and what does the firemen need?That was a very strong letter the union wrote most of us respect what the union is saying.You didn't address why South Norwalk was empty the day of the fire when we have Rowyaton to cover.For some of us who have passed tests pictures tell a lot.Cable had great footage and what happened to The Hours pictures?

Did you ever think when contract time comes having a city behind the firefighters would be a good thing?

Your a firefighter would you be happy waiting for a out of town bus on a heart attack for one of your own when Norwalks own busses are transporting two at a time out of the shelter or at bar closing?

Why not a fire ambulance?

Last but not least why not get the respect from those you work with,only a firefighter should determine if your services are needed,at no time when you have showed up to a call shall you be told to go home without first seeing why you were called.We all have heard the complints from firemen on protocal and whyit isn't used right all the time.We pay enough in salary Norwalk fire should run their own show.

This isn't in those papers at city hall is it?

What set this off engine repair 101?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Pictures don't tell anything. They are a moment in time. They don't tell what happened prior or after the picture was taken. You are the same poster who has an axe to grind over EMS and the PD and FD. The fire was no fault of McCarthy or the firefighters of the NFD. They try to give the city the best they can with what they have. You don't like what you see, call the council and demand that the drill tower to be fixed. I'm sure your aware of that. You seem to know so much but yet so little. By the way, When there is a fire, you can't have every station covered. You don't like it, demand more staffing and more apparatus.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

"But it is to easy for you to sit be hide a keyboard " You also did not post your name...GO ahead post your name unless it's easy for you to sit be hide a keyboard and hide..

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Why are the firefighter that are writing in do not answering the question about paying others to work their shifts????

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Perhaps you did not read my previous post in which I answered to this allegation. Since you did not read it, I will restate my previous comment.

I know of no firefighter that pays another to work his shift. I have not seen it, nor have I heard of it happening.

I also asked the question "Where do you get your information?" That question has yet to be answered.

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

And why do you not admit that your information regarding firefighter overtime pay is incorrect?

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

Once again the question is "Why are the firefighter that are writing in do not answering the question about paying others to work their shifts???? has been avoided!!!!!ARE you telling me that there are no shift differentials???and with these differentials and with holidays the pay is not up to double time and double time and a half????Please provide a link to your contract that you claim is on the city hall website to prove your point...No link then its just talk on your part...But once again please address "Why are the firefighter that are writing in do not answering the question about paying others to work their shifts????

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Where do you get your info? By no means does the City of Norwalk CT. Fire Dept. get ANY shift differentials. They get 1.25 on overtimes. That's it. I'm sure someone will post a copy of it or provide you a link. You seem to have a lot time to waste arguing your inaccurate information. So tell us. What do you do? Who's money are you wasting? I have a feeling you wont tell us....

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

I have answered to your claims about firefighters paying others to work their shifts twice.

Also, there is no shift differential. There is no additional pay for working on a holiday. I have stated previously that firefighters get time-and-a-quarter for overtime, regardless of whether it is a holiday or not. That is fact and it is writing.

I have also stated that you can go to City Hall and read the contract for yourself. I also stated that if you choose not to go to City Hall, I am willing to sit down with you over a friendly cup of coffee and show it to you in person.

Your questions have been answered. You have been given different options so you can see it for yourself. Yet, you still have not answered the question "Where do you get your false information from?"

Perhaps instead of continually attempting to spread rumors, you can use your energy to help the family who was displaced by the fire.

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

It sounds like you are a bitter person. Could you be someone that has been let go or maybe knows one of the few people that have? Maybe you are one of a hand full of current firefighters that has an axe to grind with the front office and or union. Maybe you are a part of the city government looking for ammo to use. You think you know so much yet it is only half truths and hearsay. I have given in again and responded to you against my better judgement. As for the equipment that we have it is good shape we are better than most departments in Ct. The ambulance will never happen seeing the Norwalk Hospital make big bucks off it. We as a union wanted the medics in and most of them wanted in also... and the hospital well lets just say wanted no part it. The ladder truck you keep referring to, is needed! Yes we already have a bucket and a "stick" is also needed different tools for different situations. Either you are on the inside of our "job" or is close to someone that is. You know too much to have just read about it in this paper or any other. So my advise to you is get over Our department is proud and we bust our butt for this city.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Pictures tell a lot so doesn't reports,if you have a chance look at this one,maybe its time for another but in large print for those who have trouble reading the fine print.

Comprehensive Assessment of the
Fire Department
CITY OF NORWALK, CONNECTICUT
2470 El Camino Real, Suite 210
Palo Alto, CA 94306
v.650.858.0507 f.650.858.0509
December 30,2004

Someone out here needs to grow up,taxpayers are paying enough for results.Take the job seriously or find another profession.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

The study, not to be confused with the previous study 2 years prior said the same thing: The dept responds with in the national norm with the proper amount of staffing per apparatus. Also, there should be an additional station. Whats your point?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

2003 they said we needed the eight men,the city has grown and the department hasn't maybe thats 1 point.

The project team’s analysis of staffing
requirements for meeting current
minimum staffing levels shows the Fire
Department to be understaffed.
However, the cost of benefits for
additional employees exceeds the
overtime cost of using existing staff by
$370,000 for the current deployment.
Maintain the current approach to
staffing using 1:1. Do not add
additional personnel under the
current benefit cost structure. The
City should fill all eight vacancies in
the Department to reduce the reliance
on overtime hours by staff.

The need to take over the first responder is long overdue.that back in 2003 said it would only add about 2 extra runs a day point number 2 besides th fire dept would make money owning and running thier own rig.

But only at c0ntract time could you talk about this,wonder when contract time is in Norwalk?

The station at the Merritt was suggested almost ten years ago so maybe another study why chance inacurate information?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

You realize that there is an ambulance staffed from the hospital? How much does it cost to hire a paramedic? How many would we need? Who's going to pay for it? How long would it take to get the money back? Where would they park them? Is their room? Sounds like a lot of questions. I bet you don't have any answers. Why not start by building the station that every study says the city needs? Aren't those residents in Cranbury tax payers? Why should they get a longer response? Go ahead, follow what the report says and add 16 more men. Wait, you dont want to spend the money? Stop complaining. Maybe some of you need to check your facts...

Posted by: Fact Checker, checking YOUR facts and proving YOU WRONG!!!!! | Feb 01, 2010

We were promised every 6 months an update this report below was a year ago still nothing new from the Hospital.Its costing more for outside help than if we had our own fire department rig,owning your own makes money for the city so its been shown in other local fire departments.

We still rely on outside help more now than when this study was done.Showing a real need for the fire fept to take over the first response as suggested in 2003.

Previously, Norwalk Hospital had two ambulances on from 7 a.m. to 11
p.m. and one ambulance from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Now, based on the demand
for ambulances during certain times, there is a second ambulance on duty
from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. and a third ambulance on duty from 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. A third ambulance was also removed from Sundays and added to the 6
a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday to deal with high call volume on that day.

That report was done for fire stations by a company that was recently used for yet another big purchase by Norwalk,why not listen to them on a 2003 report when they were just used this last month?I find no logic in ignoring someone we use all the time and pay for services.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

I like candy.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

NFD_Lieutenant: I am not sure if you truly are a NFD_Lieutenant or not, but for thee sake of this post I will assume that you are..I read with great interest the post about firefighters paying othes to work for them...Your response was to the effect that you know noting about this...I find this as an unacceptable response for a NFD_Lieutenant . The correct response from a member of management which as a NFD_Lieutenant you are, would be that you would look into the matter. So I ask that you post your name and a commitment that you will take ownership of this issue..This would be the correct was to gain credibility with the taxpayers.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

You making some hear say remark on a blog means nothing. Any complaint without a name is nothing more than coffee table gossip. If you have facts which I doubt bring them to 121 Conn. Ave and ask for Chief officer(Get his name if you think it won't be looked into). Than and only than will anything be looked into. You seem to know so much so you should know this already till that time this matter isn't happen without proof.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Who is kidding who the Mayor has read it all and knows there is no love hear.Now get it in gear and do something for the city thats what we are paying you for.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

NFD_Lieutenant is this your response?

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

Look at the typing. It's the same clown who can't put a sentence together.Know what I mean?Need anymore hints?Doesn't realize there is a space after a period. When should the FD expect you at Central? While your there, ask for a copy of the contract. After, I'm sure they would be happy to have all the firefighters gather as you apologize for spreading your false information about them. Wait, I'm sure your not man (or woman) enough to admit you were wrong. 121 Conn. Ave.

Posted by: | Feb 01, 2010

Crazy rose strikes again

Posted by: anonymous | 17 hours, 53 minutes ago

So this means you are not going to go to 121 Conn. Ave?

Posted by: anonymous | 16 hours, 4 minutes ago

That response was not posted by me. My response to your allegations of firefighters paying others to work their shifts is: Investigations into such matters do not fall under my authority. However, I will pass along your concerns to the proper people

Posted by: NFD_Lieutenant | Feb 01, 2010

Most of these posts show Norwalk is going to need a larger department with all the buildings they are building.When is the new fire station going to be ready?

Posted by: Chris M | Feb 01, 2010

Some are missing the point,how can the dept respond within five minutes when they are 15 minutes across town?We all saw what could happen in less than ten minutes on Orange street.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 01, 2010

After all these comments only one made any sense that needs to be acted upon.Until then fire protection in Norwalk can only be a crap shoot.How can a city be so stupid?

On March 17th and 19th, 2009, the membership of Local 830
overwhelmingly voted no confidence in Chief Denis McCarthy and with complete merit.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 02, 2010

The family is in our prayers. Our family lost everything to a fire three years ago and it was a difficult time. It's very traumatic takes time to recover and we wish you the best.

Posted by: anonymous | Feb 02, 2010

you have to wonder if the fire could have been put out sooner.

Posted by: anonymous | 22 hours, 57 minutes ago

You also have to wonder if Elvis is still alive? Stop Bashing the fire department and the guys who give 110%

Posted by: anonymous | 22 hours, 10 minutes ago

110% of what?They are on record saying there is a problem who is listening to them?They can't give anymore so back them don't defend them.

Posted by: anonymous | 21 hours, 11 minutes ago