The Hamden Professional Firefighters recently sent a fundraising letter to every Hamden town resident.  Our letter [shown left] is the only fundraising request for our union that residents will receive, as we no longer use phone solicitation of any type.

Last year, because of the dramatic down-turn in the national economy, our membership voted to cancel any fundraising effort until the fall of 2009.  During the past year, although it has been difficult, we have continued to support local community events and groups through financial donations and membership involvement.

Thank you for your consideration of our fundraising letter, and for the tremendous support of the Hamden Community during our MDA "FillThe Boot" Campaign over Labor Day.

The Hamden Professional Firefighters

Station 2, located at 71 Circular Avenue, is Hamden's busiest fire station.  It serves the most densly populated district in Hamden; with Engine 2, and Rescue 2, an advanced life support paramedic unit.  Five firefighters staff this building at all times to respond to all emergencies.

It has been widely known for many years that this aging building has been in need of replacement.  In fact, in past years, various administrations have had plans for extensive renovation or replacement of this Station.

To the credit of the Hamden Public Works, patchwork repairs have held back the forces of nature for years.  Without a budget to make large improvements however, the tradesmen held the line for as long as they were able.  At this point, the age and condition of the building has simply overtaken the ability to repair the existing structure.  Years of water damage have rotted roof and ceiling areas, and mold has taken hold of interior walls.

Station 2 has been the subject of recent news articles, such as the New Haven Register in the September 1st edition, and the September 8th edition, as well as an on-air news story with NBC 30.

The firefighters working at Station 2 are proud of their Company and record of service to their community.  Replacement of this community resource should no longer be an option.  It should be a mandate.  For a gallery of photos of Station 2 conditions, click here.

[Top Photo Station 2 September 2009, Bottom photo Station 2 circa 1940]

click photo for historical information, courtesy of the HFDRA

For more photos and video from the past, visit the HFD Retiree site by clicking here!

On Monday June 22nd, Local 2687 Members from Engine Company 2 make entry to perform a search at a working fire on 1199 Whitney Avenue.  The fire was contained to the apartment of origin, and is being routinely investigated by the Fire Marshal's office.

For other photos of aparatus at the scene, go to the photo gallery section.

On Friday May 1, 2009, the firefighters on the Fourth Platoon at Station 3 on Ridge Rd have taken time away from their busy day show off the department's new policy. "Red Shirt Friday" has been implemented to show the Armed Forces that the Hamden Professional Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 2687 supports them during this time of war. These red shirts will be worn as part of the uniform until the men and women fighting overseas come home.
 
In the photo from left to right is Lt Greg Bannon, FF Brian Dolan, FF Dave Beaton, Lt Julio Lopes, FF Dan Such, and FF Daryl Osiecki