Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

08/10/2026

07/09/2026

Wednesday Night Training

Tonight’s training focused on dive operations. Members reviewed dive communications, tending procedures, and the responsibilities of the tender during dive operations. Divers also took the opportunity to dial in and familiarize themselves with their equipment before conducting multiple search patterns to reinforce underwater search techniques and team coordination.

Another productive night sharpening perishable skills and ensuring our dive team remains ready for the next call.

06/11/2026

Tonight’s Wednesday night drill focused on near-shore boat operations.

Boat 5 launched from Greenwich Point with a crew of three and navigated through tidal estuaries across the district, working to locate a moving land crew using a combination of latitude/longitude coordinates and physical addresses. At the same time, crews at Greenwich Point reviewed various water-related emergency scenarios, discussing incident priorities, response considerations, and the equipment required for each situation.

As the land crew relocated, personnel rotated through the boat to gain valuable hands-on experience. Operating in these areas presents unique challenges, including narrow waterways, changing conditions, and significant tidal fluctuations. Training in these environments is critical to maintaining the skills necessary to safely and effectively respond to emergencies along Greenwich’s 27 miles of beautiful coastline.

Whether assisting distressed boaters, searching for missing persons, or responding to water rescues, our members continue to train to ensure they are prepared when our residents and visitors need us most.

04/21/2026

Although we missed posting during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we still wanted to take a moment to recognize and share this GFP article highlighting the outstanding work of our dispatch center. Their professionalism, dedication, and calm under pressure play a critical role in everything we do.

James Bonney takes us "Behind the Headset" in his interview with Nicholas Didelot, manager of Greenwich's public safety dispatch. Advances in technology have transformed the role, allowing dispatchers to coordinate in real time with neighboring agencies, track vehicles across jurisdictions, and support investigations far beyond town lines. https://bit.ly/4u0GRzt